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Book Blast! The Stones by Cate Cullington

duffythewriterOctober 15, 2021No Comment2021-10-08T12:58:53+11:00
Cate Cullington’s The Stones is a modern, intense and compelling crime thriller – embroiling readers in a unique dilemma. A young woman is concerned about the mental state of her…
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Book Blast! Carry On Castle – a memoir on grief and widowhood

duffythewriter October 13, 2021 9 Comments2021-10-08T12:33:41+11:00
CARRY ON CASTLE High school sweethearts Dan and Jenny Stults were living their happily ever after. They had a beautiful daughter and dreams of more children. Their life was ripped…
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Book Blast! The Field Of Wrongdoing

duffythewriter October 12, 2021 No Comment2021-07-10T15:25:00+10:00
USA Today bestselling author Lili St. Germain is one of them, delivering a nail-biting thriller called The Field of Wrongdoing, which examines dark secrets and trauma in a small town of Nevada. …
Biographies, Autobiographies and Memoirs

Buy Now Pay Later – The story of Afterpay

duffythewriter October 5, 2021 No Comment2021-10-06T19:42:00+11:00
The fascinating behind the scenes story of the brash Aussie technology start-up that changed the way a whole generation around the world does their shopping. Millennials love it. Amateur investors…
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Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead

duffythewriter October 3, 2021 No Comment2021-10-02T18:22:43+10:00
“Hilarious, relatable, exasperating, and endearing. For all readers of fiction.” —Library Journal This hilarious and profound debut for fans of Mostly Dead Things and Goodbye, Vitamin, follows a morbidly anxious young woman—“the kindhearted heroine…
Australian Authors

A Good Life – A story about art, love, loss and redemption

duffythewriter October 1, 2021 No Comment2021-10-01T16:03:00+10:00
Another great read from Leanne Lovegrove! A two million dollar mistake. Unemployed and afraid she flees to her eccentric old aunt, a noted artist living in a ramshackle cottage in…
Fiction

Such A Quiet Place – A polished domestic thriller

duffythewriter September 27, 2021 No Comment2021-09-25T15:51:55+10:00
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last House Guest--a Reese Witherspoon Book Club selection--comes a new riveting suspense novel about a mysterious murder in an idyllic and…
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Book Blast! The B+ Diet

duffythewriter September 15, 2021 No Comment2021-09-11T12:21:58+10:00
Judi Finneran is the author of The B+ Diet: How one woman let go of perfection, found her confidence, and lost over 220 pounds. If you're tired of yo-yo dieting,…
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Crime Writer Fiona Sherlock creates interactive ‘office return’ murder mystery

duffythewriter September 13, 2021 No Comment2021-09-11T11:55:49+10:00
Award-winning crime writer Fiona Sherlock has opened bookings for her interactive ‘office return’ game, Murder on the Second Floor, to help companies welcome staff back to the workplace post lockdown.…
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Book Blast! Snake Eyes – 8 SFF stories from up and coming writers

duffythewriter September 12, 2021 No Comment2021-09-11T11:30:53+10:00
Snake Eyes (Planet Scumm #11) features eight SFF stories by both exciting up-and-comers and established authors like Lindsay King-Miller (author of Ask a Queer Chick: A Guide to Sex, Love,…

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Book Blast! Carry On Castle – a memoir on grief and widowhood

duffythewriterOctober 13, 20219 Comments2021-10-08T12:33:41+11:00
CARRY ON CASTLE High school sweethearts Dan and Jenny Stults were living their happily ever after. They had a beautiful daughter and dreams of more children. Their life was ripped…
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Book Blast! 365 Days of Positive Living

duffythewriter September 25, 2021 No Comment2021-09-25T15:08:31+10:00
By Jennifer Walkup What are you waiting for? 365 Days of Positive Living helps readers find joy by starting each day with a dose of inspiration. The daily quotes and…
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Book Blast! The B+ Diet

duffythewriter September 15, 2021 No Comment2021-09-11T12:21:58+10:00
Judi Finneran is the author of The B+ Diet: How one woman let go of perfection, found her confidence, and lost over 220 pounds. If you're tired of yo-yo dieting,…
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Book Blast! America Calling: A Foreign Student in a Country of Possibility

duffythewriter September 14, 2021 No Comment2021-07-19T19:35:42+10:00
Higher education expert underscores the deep impact of international students on American economy and innovation Irvington, NY – Author Rajika Bhandari, a sought-after thought leader on cultural diplomacy, shares her…
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Book Blast: Lasting Happiness in Uncertain Times

duffythewriter September 5, 2021 No Comment2021-09-05T13:16:32+10:00
“Bruce Alexander has responded with deep thought to lingering societal anxiety and his own significant life challenges. Drawing on traditional culture, spirituality and recent medical research, he synthesises the best…
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Book Blast! Thrive: Strategies to turn uncertainty to competitive advantage

duffythewriter July 31, 2021 No Comment2021-07-31T11:45:24+10:00
“We live in a time when uncertainty is the order of the day. THRIVE is a must-read for all who strive to grow intellectually and to succeed through the opportunities…
Author Interviews

Book Blast! Travel Mania – If you can’t travel in real life, do it by escaping in a book

duffythewriter July 13, 2021 No Comment2021-07-19T19:44:32+10:00
"The author's depictions of exotic, international locations and experiences are spot-on! Reading Travel Mania really made me feel like I was right back in these destinations that I too have…
Self Care

The Comfort Book – A book that will stay on my nightstand forever

duffythewriter July 12, 2021 2 Comments2021-07-19T19:38:54+10:00
A hug in book form - the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive rethinks the self-help is stronger than a small hope that doesn't give up. The Comfort Book is…
Author Interviews

Object Lessons – TV-The Hidden Lives Of Ordinary Things

duffythewriter June 9, 2021 Comments Off on Object Lessons – TV-The Hidden Lives Of Ordinary Things2021-06-01T21:09:03+10:00
TV Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary ; Once upon a time, the news was only 15 minutes long and…
Non-Fiction

Content Inc – How to grow a business and monetise your content

duffythewriter May 29, 2021 Comments Off on Content Inc – How to grow a business and monetise your content2021-05-29T11:40:26+10:00
Content ;is the go-to guide to building a business by establishing a loyal audience before you sell any products or services. In this bestseller, Joe Pulizzi provides a lower-risk, better…

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