Author Archives: Susan

The Girls and Our Kind of Traitor

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Susan

A deluge of rain hit here this past week. In fact it’s been about three weeks of wet weather, and if I hadn’t had that trip to California earlier in July, I would’ve lost my mind by now. Where has … Continue reading →

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July Preview

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Susan

I had a quick trip to California last week for my father’s retirement party. Congrats Dad, I never thought you’d give up working, but you finally did it. What a brilliant and long career. And now you can enjoy so … Continue reading →

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Summer Days and Mini Reviews

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Susan

I have been a bit AWOL from the Cue Card lately as I’ve had company in town and various gatherings, events, and chores. After all it is summer now, which is the busiest and best time of year here, especially … Continue reading →

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Summer Lists and Mini Reviews

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Susan

June is passing by quickly so I better try to keep up with the blog and reading, or else I will fall by the wayside. I see that various bloggers have posted their summer reading lists, which I think is … Continue reading →

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June Preview

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Susan

Greetings once again. Sorry I have been away. My folks arrived in town for a visit and we took them on a tour of the Canadian Rockies. I can’t believe how lucky we were to enjoy such gorgeous weather on … Continue reading →

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May Cycles and Savage Harvest

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Susan

I’ve long known that the word here in Canada is that you’re supposed to wait — to be on the safe side — till after the May long weekend holiday (which was last weekend) before planting your summer annuals and … Continue reading →

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My Wrap on BookExpo America

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Susan

I’m still coming down from my experience at BookExpo America last week in Chicago. As a newbie to the big publishing event, I was pleasantly overwhelmed by all the books, booths, authors, and book and industry chatter. I attended the … Continue reading →

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On the Road With a Few Reviews

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Susan

Hi, I’m on the road presently so I’ll leave you with a few mini reviews with what I’ve completed recently. Though first I’d like to introduce my trusty book assistant and walking partner — for those who might not have … Continue reading →

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May Preview

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Susan

May is now upon us — can you believe it? Lately I’ve been busy playing in a couple tennis tournaments, trading in an old car, and making plans to attend the memorial service of my friend back East and then … Continue reading →

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The Invention of Wings and Stone Mattress

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Susan

Wow congrats to Viet Thanh Nguyen for winning this year’s Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his debut novel “The Sympathizer” about an undercover communist operative during the Vietnam War and its aftermath. Judy over at the blog Keep the Wisdom … Continue reading →

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