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From the Poetic to the Factual: Two Book Reviews

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Lovely to find My Maine featured on author Annika Perry’s Writing Blog today along with a great review of A-Z of Dumfries by Mary Smith and Keith Kirk! ~ Bette A. Stevens 4writersandreaders

Annika Perry

After a lifetime of New Year’s resolutions … and often failing to keep them, these last years I’ve steered away from making any.

However, one aspect of blogging weighs heavily upon me, my failure to review as many books as I would like, particularly indie-published ones. If my TBR pile was a real heap of books they would fill a room, I fear; luckily many are kept safe on my Kindle, hidden from immediate sight but never forgotten. I’m determined to share these books with you on my blog, a couple every month and I am happy to start with the two below.

Ironically, these are paperbacks, one a poetry book kindly gifted to me by Bette A. Stevens. The other by Mary Smith caught my interest as an unusual factual book about her local town.

“My Maine: Haiku through the Seasons” by Bette A. Stevens

‘My Maine’ is a…

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on 01/28/2020

Comments on: "From the Poetic to the Factual: Two Book Reviews" (34)

  1. Teagan R. Geneviene said:
    01/28/2020 at 3:26 pm

    Congratulations, Bette. It’s such a lovely book.
    Did I ever tell you that when I was a kid (in Georgia) I begged my parents for a Maine vacation? I wanted to see what the other end of the country was like. I never made it (and now agoraphobia keeps me home). But just think… I could have been Stephen King… LOL.

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  2. Darlene said:
    01/28/2020 at 4:29 pm

    What a great review of your lovely book, Bette. I hope the state of Maine appreciates your contribution to tourism. xo.

    Liked by 4 people

  3. Mary Smith said:
    01/28/2020 at 5:23 pm

    Aren’t we a lucky pair of writers, Bette to receive such fabulous reviews?

    Liked by 4 people

  4. Billy Ray Chitwood said:
    01/28/2020 at 8:45 pm

    Super Review, Bette! ♥♥

    Liked by 4 people

  5. marianbeaman said:
    01/29/2020 at 7:15 am

    How blessed and deserving you are to have Annika (and others) review your books. As a first-time author, I am learning quickly the importance of good reviews. I see you have other admirer too, Bette!

    Liked by 4 people

  6. Mae Clair said:
    01/29/2020 at 11:47 am

    Congratulations, Bette!

    Liked by 3 people

  7. boundlessblessingsblog said:
    01/29/2020 at 12:37 pm

    Hearty congratulations, Bette and the Haiku book sounds lovely.

    Liked by 3 people

  8. balroop2013 said:
    01/29/2020 at 12:37 pm

    Loved Annika’s beautiful review Bette. Congratulations!

    Liked by 3 people

    • Bette A. Stevens said:
      01/29/2020 at 4:28 pm

      I’m so blessed…by Annika, by you and so many awesome friends who take the time to read, review and support me in so many ways every day, dear Balroop. Thank you, dear friend! ❤ Blessings!

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  9. Norah said:
    01/30/2020 at 6:02 am

    That was a wonderful review by Annika, Bette. You are rightfully pleased.

    Liked by 3 people

  10. D. Wallace Peach said:
    01/30/2020 at 8:44 am

    Annika’s reviews are the best! Congrats, Bette. 🙂 Enjoy the glow.

    Liked by 3 people

  11. Jan Sikes said:
    01/31/2020 at 11:45 am

    I’m glad to see your book showcased, Bette!

    Liked by 3 people

  12. cathleentownsend said:
    02/02/2020 at 4:38 pm

    I’m so glad to see your book get some of the critical kudos it’s entitled to. Sharing… : )

    Liked by 3 people

  13. Jennie said:
    02/03/2020 at 8:27 am

    Lovely!

    Liked by 3 people

  14. Bette A. Stevens said:
    02/03/2020 at 4:56 pm

    Thanks so much, Jennie. 🙂 xo

    Liked by 2 people

  15. Toni Pike said:
    02/05/2020 at 1:01 am

    Congratulations, Bette – what a great review. Toni x

    Liked by 3 people

  16. da-AL said:
    02/06/2020 at 3:42 pm

    Many congrats! You deserve it 🙂

    Liked by 2 people

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