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Inspirational Women: Seven Questions with Singer-SongWriter Shannon Hope

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to WHO you are and WHAT it is that you do for a “living”. And how should we “know” you?
My name is Shannon Hope. I am a South African born singer-songwriter, pianist, voice artist, and professional dreamer. My music is lyrically-based and intensely honest. Music isn’t something you […]

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Book Review: Fierce Style, by Christian Siriano

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“The state of being when something is totally fabulous, but not necessarily fierce,” as defined in The Official Christian Siriano Glossary
I must admit; I have never seen an episode of Project Runway. It is one of the few reality shows that I don’t watch. And really, my DVR is getting a little […]

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Book Talk: Holiday Grind by Cleo Coyle

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If you, like me, count the days until Starbucks rolls out the red cups every year, you will love Holiday Grind the latest in the Coffeehouse Mysteries by Cleo Coyle.
Published on November 9th, the newest installment in the chronicles of Clare Cosi and the Village Blend cafe is set at Christmas time - and […]

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Inspirational Women: Seven Questions with Artist Leah Piken Kolidas

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to WHO you are and WHAT it is that you do for a “living”. And how should we “know” you?
My name is Leah Piken Kolidas and I’m a mixed-media artist living just outside of Boston, MA with my husband and our four fuzzy cats. I sell my art […]

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Theater Review - Sleep No More (Brookline, MA)

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Saturday night, the Second Mrs. de Winter pushed everyone but me out of her bedroom, and then sank onto her sofa as she gestured for me to sit on her ottoman. She pulled off my Venetian mask and, tears shining in her eyes, softly told me a story about a girl’s lonely journey to the […]

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Inspiring Women: Seven Questions with Author Susan Shapiro Barash

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to WHO you are and WHAT it is that you do for a “living”. And how should we “know” you?
I write nonfiction women’s issue books, and teach writing and gender studies at Marymount Manhattan College in NYC. You might know some of my more recent books, Tripping the […]

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Book Review: Believe It, Be It

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In anticipation of all my New Year’s resolutions that will undoubtedly revolve around losing weight, getting healthy, yada, yada, yada, I decided to read Ali Vincent’s book, Believe It, Be It, for motivation. Ali Vincent is the Biggest Loser from Season 5 of the popular NBC weight loss competition show, The Biggest Loser. […]

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Inspiring Women: Seven Questions with Author/Actress Isabel Gillies

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to WHO you are and WHAT it is that you do for a “living”. And how should we “know” you?
My name is Isabel Gillies. I am an actress, writer, mother and wife living in New York City. I have played Kathy Stabler on Law and Order SVU for […]

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With New Moon out this week we revisit our interview with covergirl, Stephenie Meyer

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I’m 30 and hooked on Twilight. I admit it. My husband is remarkably understanding of this and will accompany me next week to see New Moon. I’d rather not brave the first week and I want to actually hear what the characters are saying instead of girlish screams every time Edward or Jacob make an […]

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Guest Post - Author Susan Shapiro Barash: Why Women Aren’t Always in Harmony

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The theme of harmony is enticing, and filled with hope. When asked to write this blog, I thought about how so often women aren’t in harmony. This applies to women of all ages; they describe themselves as being pressured- both by the culture and internally, to appear a certain way. […]

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Book Review: The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder

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This one is for all the Ya-Ya’s! The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder, the latest from Rebecca Wells released on July 7, 2009, is true to form. Ya Ya’s everywhere will not be disappointed and newcomers to Rebecca Wells’ slow, southern style will delight in the simple charm of Calla Lily Ponder, […]

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Peter Yarrow: Live in Dallas

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If you live in or near Dallas, TX, and are free on Tuesday, November 3rd or Wednesday, November 4th, you might be interested in one of two evenings with Peter Yarrow - the “Peter” in “Peter, Paul & Mary” - because he’ll be signing his new children’s book, Day is Done and performing songs and […]

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Book Review: The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho

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“To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only obligation.”  “And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”  These two quotes are two of the central themes in the book, The Alchemist, written by Paulo Coelho.  The Alchemist is the story of a shepherd boy named Santiago.  It was […]

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Inspiring Women: 6 Questions with Elizabeth Razin

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to who you are and what it is that you do for a living.  And how should we “know” you?
I am the eternal bridesmaid who decided to stop sulking “behind the seams” and write about it!
Having been a bridesmaid eight times and a maid of honor four, I’ve truly […]

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Blog Book Tour: A Chat with Libba Bray with Melissa A. Bartell

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Libba Bray is funny, sassy, and amazingly talented. She’s also a phenomenal writer of vastly entertaining YA novels, the most recent of which is Going Bovine. She recently sat down with us to answer a few questions. We hope you enjoy her responses as much as we did.
We all know you as the author of […]

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Inspirational Women: Seven Questions with Journalist Maryann Haggerty

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Give us your “Elevator” Speech as to WHO you are and WHAT it is that you do for a “living”. And how should we “know” you?
I have thought of myself as a journalist ever since I had my first byline in my high school newspaper. For the last two decades, I have been a […]

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