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Aug 28th Books I Had to Read In School & Liked -#L&SR #WednesdayBlogChallenge 8-28-19

Books I Had to Read In School & Liked -#L&SR #WednesdayBlogChallenge 8-28-19

Welcome to #L&SR’s #Wednesday’s Blog Challenge, Books I Had to Read In School & Liked listed in no particular order.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee – The unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it, To Kill A Mockingbird became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and was later made into an Academy Award-winning film, also a classic.

The Crucible by Authur Miller – Based on historical people and real events, Miller’s drama is a searing portrait of a community engulfed by hysteria. In the rigid theocracy of Salem, rumors that women are practicing witchcraft galvanize the town’s most basic fears and suspicions; and when a young girl accuses Elizabeth Proctor of being a witch, self-righteous church leaders and townspeople insist that Elizabeth be brought to trial. The ruthlessness of the prosecutors and the eagerness of neighbor to testify against neighbor brilliantly illuminates the destructive power of socially sanctioned violence.

Frankenstein by Mary Wollistonecraft Shelley – At once a Gothic thriller, a passionate romance, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of science, Frankenstein tells the story of committed science student Victor Frankenstein. Obsessed with discovering the cause of generation and life and bestowing animation upon lifeless matter, Frankenstein assembles a human being from stolen body parts. Frankenstein not only tells a terrifying story, but also raises profound, disturbing questions about the very nature of life and the place of humankind within the cosmos: What does it mean to be human? What responsibilities do we have to each other? How far can we go in tampering with Nature? In our age, filled with news of organ donation, genetic engineering, and bio-terrorism, these questions are more relevant than ever.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen – The author called this brilliant work “her own darling child” and its vivacious heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, “as delightful a creature as ever appeared in print.” The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilized sparring. And Jane Austen’s radiant wit sparkles as her characters dance a delicate quadrille of flirtation and intrigue,

There you have it Books I Had to Read in School and Liked. Any books you had to read when you were in school and liked? I’d love to hear them. Please list them in the comments. Alas, I need to get back to my writing cave and the WIP, so let’s see what the other authors in this blog challenge claim as their Books I Had to Read in School and Liked: L&SR

Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click here. Don’t miss my Summer Sale! One of my award winning, best-selling books is on sale for 99¢ A DEMON’S WITCH the book that started it all in the award winning series A DEMON’S WITCH. Be swept away in a magical, romantic, fantasy adventure that you’ll never want to leave! Download your copy today!

And don’t forget:

Posted in My Say What Blog and tagged #L&SR's #Wednesday's Blog Challenge, Authur Miller, Books I Had to Read In School & Liked, Frankenstein, Harper Lee, Jane Austin, Mary Shelley, Pride and Prejudice, Tena Stetler, The Crucible, To Kill a Mockingbird by Tena Stetler with 8 comments.

Aug 21st What Books I Read When I’m Not Feeling Well. #L&SR #WednesdayBlogChallenge 8-21-19

Welcome to L&SR’s #Wednesday’s Blog Challenge, What Books I Read When I’m Not Feeling Well.

What I Read When I’m Not Feeling Well. #L&SR #WednesdayBlogChallenge 8-21-19

I must say the question, Books I Read When I’m Not Feeling Well has never entered my mind. First of all I take not feeling well to be either physically or mentally. We all have down days so I’m counting that situation that too.

Having racked my brain to figure out just what was meant by the topic and finally coming to the decision above, here is what I read when I’m feeling blue or have a cold or the flu.

First book- it would have to be Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. It’s my go to book or movie because good triumphs over evil in a really entertaining way. Love to hate the Dursleys. Don’t you?

Next it would be Nancy Atherton’s Aunt Dimity Series. I love those books and re-read them or listen to the audio books every chance I get. They transport you into a wonderful cozy mystery that leaves you with that warm fuzzy good feeling. In fact I had a chance to talk with Nancy at a recent signing in Covered Treasures Book Store in Monument, CO, about all her books. What a great time we had!

Then my old stand by the werewolf series by Molly Harper. I know I’ve mentioned her here before, but for me she is the queen of snark and laugh out loud situations. You can tell by her titles, The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf, How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf, and How to Run with a Hake Werewolf. Her vampire series and Half Moon Hollow series touts the same snark, and snark makes me feel better regardless the reason I’m under the weather.

I could go on and on, but there you have it What I Read When I’m Not Feeling Well. Do you have a book you read when you are under the weather? I’d love to hear them. Please list them in the comments. Alas, I need to get back to my writing cave and the WIP, so let’s see what the other authors in this blog challenge claim as their Favorite food and what recipes they have shared: L&SR

Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click here. Don’t miss my Summer Sale! One of my award winning, best-selling books is on sale for 99¢ A DEMON’S WITCH the book that started it all in the award winning series A DEMON’S WITCH. Be swept away in a magical, romantic, fantasy adventure that you’ll never want to leave! Download your copy today!

And don’t forget:

See you next week when I talk about the Books I Had to Read in School and Liked. Do you have any? Tell me about them. See you then!

Posted in My Say What Blog and tagged #L&SR #WednesdayBlogChallenge 8-21-19, A Demon's Witch, Harry Potter, Molly Harper, Nancy Atherton, Tena Stetler, What I Read When I’m Not Feeling Well. by Tena Stetler with 10 comments.

Aug 7th Books I Loved but Never Wrote a Review For #L&SR #WednesdayBlogChallenge 8-7-19

Welcome to L&SR’s #Wednesday’s Blog Challenge, Books I Loved but Never Wrote a Review For. Shame on me!

This may be cheating but I read every single one of the Nancy Drew and Trixie Beldon books (several times) without a thought of review. We were required to do book reports on at least ten books that we read over the summer. Thought I read probably hundreds of books over the summer. I was a voracious reader as a child. Naw that hasn’t changed.

Back then I hated doing book reports with a passion. A review falls in the same category. Wait a minute, that hasn’t changed either. Only now I’m happy to review the books that I enjoyed, because I know how important it is. It’s all part of being a grown-up. Not that I claim to be one, just that‘s it part of being one. LOL

Anyway, as an adult, I read Nora Roberts, The Witness, and thoroughly enjoyed it, but nope, didn’t review it. Shame on me. In my defense, I doubt she missed it.

As much as I enjoy all of Molly Harper’s books, I didn’t review those either. Again, figured she wouldn’t miss my reviews. My story and I’m sticking to it.

I could go on and on, but there you have it Books I Loved but Never Wrote a Review For Do you have a book you loved you didn’t write a review for? List them in the comments. Alas, I need to get back to my writing cave and the WIP, so let’s see what the other authors in this blog challenge claim as their Favorite food and what recipes they have shared: L&SR

Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click here. Don’t miss my Summer Sale! One of my best selling books on sale for 99¢ A WARLOCK’S SECRETS, from the award winning series A DEMON’S WITCH. Be swept away in a romantic fantasy adventure that you’ll never want to leave!

See you next week when I admit to the Books I Had to Read in School and Didn’t Like. Do you have any? Tell me about them. See you then!

Posted in My Say What Blog and tagged #L&SR #WednesdayBlogChallenge 8-7-19, Tena Stetler by Tena Stetler with 14 comments.

Jul 31st Pizza -Favorite Food and How I Use It -#L&SR #WednesdayBlogChallenge 7-31-19

Welcome to L&SR’s #Wednesday’s Blog Challenge Favorite Food and How I use it. First let me say that Pizza is my very favorite food group. LOL Due to health issues, Pizza was scratched from my allowed diet. No way I could live with that. Sooo… One of my author friends, Peggy Jaeger, came to the rescue with a yummy Whole Wheat Pizza Crust recipe. Thought I’d share it with you.

INGREDIENTS:

2 1/4 teaspoons (one 1/4 ounce package) active dry yeast

1 cup warm water (110- 120 degrees)

2 teaspoons sugar, divided

2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting

3/4 teaspoons salt

1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS:

In a small bowl combine yeast, water and 1 teaspoon sugar; Let sit for five minutes.

In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 2 cups flour, salt and remaining teaspoon sugar. Make a well in the center. Add yeast mixture and olive oil.

Stir with a wooden spoon or the paddle attachment until the dough just comes together. Knead, either by hand or in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, for about 5 minutes (2-3 minutes if using a stand mixer). As you knead, add remaining 1/4 cup flour in small increments, just until dough is no longer sticky. (You may not need to add the full 1/4 cup)

Shape dough into a ball. Place in a lightly greased bowl, turn once to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise at room temperature until doubled, about 1 hour (up to 2 hours).

Punch down risen dough and place on a lightly floured surface. Shape dough into a ball. Either wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate/freeze for later use, or bake right away.

To bake, preheat oven to 475 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to desired crust thickness and place on a pizza stone or baking sheet. Add your desired sauce and toppings. Bake 10-12 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted. Let rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.

At least with this crust and a few less toppings, I can have my beloved pizza at least twice a month. Yippee.

Well there you have it My Favorite Food and How I Use It plus the recipe. Do you have a favorite food or recipe? List them in the comments. Alas, I need to get back to my WIP, so let’s see what the other authors in this blog challenge claim as their Favorite food and what recipes they have shared: L&SR

Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click here. Don’t miss my Christmas in July Sale! One of my best selling books on sale for 99¢ A WARLOCK’S SECRETS, from the award winning series A DEMON’S WITCH. Be swept away in a romantic fantasy adventure that you’ll never want to leave!