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Where We Belong by Sarah Bennett

Love lift us up where we belong - or so the song goes. And it’s equally fitting for Sarah Bennett’s newest book (and the start of a fab new series), ... Read more

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Spare by Prince Harry

Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, Price Harry has released a book.  According to the book Neurotribes (Silverman, 2015), royal ... Read more

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Newsletter Ninja by Tammi Labrecque

Newsletter Ninja by Tammi Labrecque is an audiobook that’s so good I need to get a print copy, too. Like many authors out there, I’m setting out to ... Read more

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Call Me Maybe by Cara Bastone

What a great concept!  Call Me Maybe had been in my audible queue for a while and, because it was a short listen (5hr 55min), needed a special ... Read more

Categories: Book Review, One Sentence Reviews

One Sentence Review: Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke

It probably comes as no surprise to anyone that I don't read a lot of horror. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't like it; I read a stack of RL ... Read more

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One Sentence Review: Stories To Tell

Hazard is one of the best songs ever written. There, I said it. Fight me. The sound, the storytelling, the music video. Maybe it's just ... the vibe. ... Read more

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One Sentence Review: The Duchess

Royal biographies aren't even a guilty pleasure for me - because I feel no guilt for what I enjoy. I'm big enough and ugly enough to know that, ... Read more

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One Sentence Review: Hourly History

Anyone else around here grow up watching documentaries? Yeah, I still do. Better still, is I've found the bookish equivalent to the hour long ... Read more

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One Sentence Review: Battle of Brothers

Anyone who's spent thirty seconds with me know that I'm a sucker for the British Royal Family. Don't @ me. I know they're virtually useless to ... Read more

Categories: Book Review, One Sentence Reviews

One Sentence Review: No One Listens To Your Dad’s Show

Controversial Topic Time: my favourite breakfast radio team was Ross & John on 3AW. I say 'was' because when Burnso left, I switched off. It just ... Read more

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On #OneLinerDay, I can only think of one classic I On #OneLinerDay, I can only think of one classic I want to share. 

"Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys.” - #RobinWilliams, Dead Poets Society. 

Okay, so it’s two lines, but I loved this movie as a teenager, and still miss Robin Williams dearly.

Hit me with your favourite one liner below - who knows, maybe I’ll whack one of them in a book 😘
Remember I said ‘more news as it comes to hand’? 

@davidhearne and I collaborated on Escape from the #Commodore 64 - an homage to our love of all things 80s. 

Our screenplay WON Best Feature Film at the #NavyInternationalFilmFestival. 

Beyond thrilled for us.
Roll call! Where are you reading this from? And wh Roll call! Where are you reading this from? And what is your town famous for? 

For the next few weeks, I’m still in #Inverleigh, Victoria. After that, we’re heading to #Werribee.

Totally using this for research for the next book, btw. 

#GTKYCD #GetToKnowYourCustomersDay
Why do you write? @zoeleawriter asked this recent Why do you write? @zoeleawriter
 asked this recently, and it got me thinking. 

I love creating new worlds and getting lost in characters. It’s comfort, it’s relaxation, it’s love. 

How about you? Why do you write? 

#QuestionOfTheDay
Ever wondered how to juggle writing with a f/t job Ever wondered how to juggle writing with a f/t job? 🤔

Here’s my process: 

👉 Select your #goals.
👉 Break goals into smaller tasks.
👉 Do the tasks.

Remember, be gentle with yourself - even I’m still learning to get this right. 💡

Let me know if you implement these steps 💬
Yep, I’m going there. Welcome to Monday, friends Yep, I’m going there. Welcome to Monday, friends. Feel free to check out my rambling, written at 2am, review of #Spare by #PrinceHarry.

https://belindamissen.com/2023/01/14/spare-by-prince-harry/

#SpoilerAlert it’s not the wild ride the media are making it out to be.

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