Freda's Voice

  Welcome to the March 2023 edition of monthly news! I don't know if it's because you wait on the beautiful weather and solstice to arrive, but this month felt like it dragged on and was slow to get going anywhere. I was reading, but nothing was happening besides work. What a bore! Our family got together for a great St. Paddy's Day meal and some drinks. It was so much fun.  From left: Myself, My nephew Peter, my cousin Beth and my sister Donna. Went to the Spring Tide Bulb Show with my sister and Aunt. We saw a beautiful variety of Tulips, Daffodils and more! Here is a shot of a Tulip I took while there. You can see more on my photoblog, Day One Photography I also decided to get a flash tattoo while waiting for my next 2 appointments. Another artist in the shop posted this sheet of elephants and I just had to have one. If you saw the elephants in my home, you'd know why.... This is my 21st tattoo, and I love it! Next one is in April! My son turned 28 on the 30th. I did

Welcome to week 626! RULES: * Grab a book, any book * Turn to Page 56 or 56% in your Ereader (If you want to improvise, go ahead!) * Find a snippet, but no spoilers! * Post it to your blog or Instagram and add your url to the Linky below. If you do not add your url, we may miss your post! If sharing on social media or joining us on Instagram, please use the hashtags #Friday56 #Instagram56 Now for this week's selection:   Check it out on  Amazon . And read  my review  as well. Read my 56: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Freda Labianca (@fredasvoice) Book Beginnings leave your links in the comments if you didn't join in the Friday 56. What apps/websites do you use to make your social media posts?     A: I use Bookly to make infographics about the books I read. It tells you everything. I will post an example below. This is for a book I have read and reviewed recently on my blog. I love it. It's worth I think it's like $18 a year. Whoopdie

 Please give a warm welcome to Paul Williams. They've brought a book for us today, Omen: The Stained Sea. Just the name alone gave me the feels and I can't wait to learn more! An LGBTQ, Black-Latino young adult, Paul Williams has struggled with his identity, eventually leading to mental illness. However, with support from his siblings, he gained new confidence to express his inner emotions through art and writing. At age seventeen, he published his first book. He is now working endlessly to carve a place for himself among the creative professionals and pave the way for other talented 'students' of art and literature. TWITTER    |    GOODREADS Publication date: March 31st 2023 Genres: Adult, Fantasy, New Adult In the wake of a lost messiah, an oppressed religious sect known as the ‘singers of Oros’ are targeted by those in power. A lone singer calling himself Runo works tirelessly to revive the faith of his people by any means necessary, involving a hunt for a witness wh

ASIN: ‎  B08LDVWM21 Publisher: ‎  Simon & Schuster (April 20, 2021) Kindle: ‎  1964 KB Print: ‎  382 pages AMAZON Jennifer Barnes never expected the shocking news she received at a routine doctor’s appointment: she has a terminal brain tumor—and only six weeks left to live. While stunned by the diagnosis, the forty-eight-year-old mother decides to spend what little time she has left with her family—her adult triplets and twin grandsons—close by her side. But when she realizes she was possibly poisoned a year earlier, she’s determined to discover who might have tried to get rid of her before she’s gone for good. Separated from her husband and with a contentious divorce in progress, Jennifer focuses her suspicions on her soon-to-be ex. Meanwhile, her daughters are each processing the news differently. Calm medical student Emily is there for whatever Jennifer needs. Moody scientist Aline, who keeps her mother at arm’s length, nonetheless agrees to help with the investigation. Even imp

Welcome to week 625! RULES: * Grab a book, any book * Turn to Page 56 or 56% in your Ereader (If you want to improvise, go ahead!) * Find a snippet, but no spoilers! * Post it to your blog or Instagram and add your url to the Linky below. If you do not add your url, we may miss your post! If sharing on social media or joining us on Instagram, please use the hashtags #Friday56 #Instagram56 Now for this week's selection: Check it out on  Amazon . And read  my review  as well. Read my 56: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Freda Labianca (@fredasvoice) Book Beginnings leave your links in the comments if you didn't join in the Friday 56. Are books a must-have in your home?     A: Yes. It's brain food. I need books to survive. Not being dramatic. **This is a weekly meme.