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About robinofrockridge

I write books for kids.

Silk and Strength

Posted on April 4, 2016 by robinofrockridge

This review is from: Silk for the Feed Dogs (Paperback) While silk implies a soothing image of luxury and ease, Jackie Mallon’s Silk For The Feed Dogs reminds this reader more of raw silk–with its bumpy texture, threads of loopy … Continue reading →

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Grit and Facts

Posted on March 28, 2016 by robinofrockridge

This review is from: Kiss of Salvation: A Joe McGrath and Sam Rucker Detective Novel (Kindle Edition) The voice and feel of the South, set in 1947, captured this reader. I admit I was hooked into the characters and their … Continue reading →

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5 Stars for Reid

Posted on March 21, 2016 by robinofrockridge

Top Customer Reviews H.B. Reid Delivers   With just the title of this poignant novel, The Coming of Charlotta, the idea of mystery began to form in this reader’s head. I was pulled in by the title. It seemed so … Continue reading →

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Saturday’s Open Mic

Posted on March 21, 2016 by robinofrockridge

  This Saturday, March 26th, Redwood Writers Open Mic will be on stage again from 2 to 4 p.m. at Gaia’s Garden, 1899 N. Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa. Held on the 4th Saturday of each month, this month the Featured Readers … Continue reading →

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Digging for Treasure

Posted on March 15, 2016 by robinofrockridge

I’ll get that gopher yet!–Heart, 3/15/2016 Heart is well on her way in her search for Spring. We’ll see what other amusing Springtime photos we can come up with once a week or so. Good luck in your searches!

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By Grace

Posted on March 14, 2016 by robinofrockridge

For one of my book reviews I am honored to present By Grace, part of the Huachuca Trilogy published by author Arletta Dawdy. We are in luck! Dawdy is once again holed up (back on the ranch, so to speak) … Continue reading →

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Digging Up Bones

Posted on March 12, 2016 by robinofrockridge

I recently read a new-to-me novel titled Digging Up Bones by author Aimee Gilchrist. I loved this kooky, often humorous mystery set in West Texas. New Yorker Helen shows up in Birdwell to visit her Aunt Penny…,and from there I … Continue reading →

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How to Read More

Posted on March 11, 2016 by robinofrockridge

Here’s a short list of tips that have helped me form good reading habits over the years. Share it as much as you like. You can also download a printer-friendly Source: How to Read More

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Read Your Work Aloud

Posted on March 9, 2016 by robinofrockridge

Read Your Work Aloud by Robin Moore One of the best ways to really nail your writing or poetry is to read it aloud. Your ear will pick up pacing, awkwardness, or an emotional delivery that will snare readers. An … Continue reading →

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February 27th Open Mic

Posted on February 14, 2016 by robinofrockridge

The February 27th Redwood Writers Open Mic will be from 2 to 4 p.m. at Gaia’s Garden, 1899 N. Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa The two Featured Readers will be Marilyn Campbell and Patsy Ann Taylor Open Mic readings are open … Continue reading →

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