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Hi! I'm Margarite.
I am a blogger
and an award-winning author.
Welcome to my site!




The Labor of My Day
I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend! It's a great time to get together with family and friends, have a cookout, take a swim in...
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Sep 4, 20233 min read


My New Novel is Available for Pre-order, Release Date is September 20, 2023
I am ecstatic! My novel, Sally's Secret Legacy, is currently available for pre-order in the ebook format for $1.99...
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Aug 28, 20233 min read


Bookstores are Still the Place to be
I had a great book signing at Barnes & Noble last Saturday. Five other members of Sleuths' Ink Mystery Writers and I had a big, beautiful...
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Aug 21, 20233 min read


After Much Calculation, My Health Insurance Policy is Selected
I tend to agonize over certain decisions because I want to be absolutely sure I'm making the right choice. Such is the case in choosing...
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Aug 13, 20233 min read


My Grandson is 7!
Time flies on swift wings for certain. My oldest grandchild turned 7 years old last weekend. My Rye Guy was surrounded by loved ones as...
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Aug 7, 20232 min read


Baby, It's Hot Outside, and A Good Day for Catching Up Inside
Allow me to state the obvious; it's hot outside. It's sauna, blast oven, fry an egg on the sidewalk hot. I've found myself changing the...
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Jul 31, 20233 min read


Rest in Peace Heather Burch
A few years ago, I met an amazing person. She was the whole package: kind, intelligent, talented, generous, and lovely in all ways. She...
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Jul 24, 20234 min read


A Weekend for the Books
I had a fabulous book signing for Moonbeams and Ashes at ABC Books in Springfield, Missouri last Saturday. I was one of five authors...
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Jul 17, 20233 min read


Book Signing at ABC Books in Springfield, Missouri on July 15, 2023
I'm thrilled to be participating in a multi-author book signing at ABC Books, which is located at 2109 North Glenstone Avenue, Suite J in...
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Jul 10, 20232 min read


Happy Independence Day
Happy Independence Day! I hope you're all celebrating with family and/or friends today. Barbeques, swimming, and fireworks are on the...
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Jul 3, 20232 min read


I am Finally Writing Again
Writing is my passion, but I haven't had time to do much of it lately. I've done a few writing-related things, but the actual writing has...
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Jun 26, 20233 min read


Recovering from Vacation
Does a family vacation tucker you out? Mine sure exhausted me. My husband and I decided to take a side trip on our way home from Crystal...
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Jun 19, 20233 min read


My Beach Vacation in Texas
I've had quite the adventures over the past few days. My family and I have been on a vacation to Crystal Beach in Texas. We haven't taken...
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Jun 12, 20234 min read


Change - Sometimes it's Great
Some people love change. They see it as a new adventure and get excited. I’m not one of those special people. Change is difficult for me....
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Jun 6, 20233 min read


Dad Up on the Rooftop
I shared this Christmas memory a couple of times, but I want to share it again because it’s one that I cherish. I lost Dad unexpectedly...
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Dec 12, 20224 min read
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