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Tally and the Angel: Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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Tally and the Angel Book Two, CanadaTally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Tally and the Angel is an enchanting children’s fantasy series, and this is the second book which is set primarily in the Yukon. It is appropriate for confident readers in KS2, and KS3. It’s also an enjoyable read for adults, and would be a fun story to read out loud! There is some violence and suspense – as the summary suggests, Tally’s dad is in danger for part of the book. So parents of more sensitive or younger children might want to read the book first and prepare discussions. But Tally is a brave heroine and there are caring characters around her who help her to face her challenges!
I loved the setting of this book. I’ve been to the Yukon, so it brought back loads of happy memories! There are dog sleds and snow and tales of the Gold Rush and lots and lots of warm layers! Tally and her dad are both up for an adventure and so get to explore some stunning scenery.
This book has plenty of mystery and intrigue, to keep readers engaged. We learn more about Jophiel the angel, and encounter more ancient magic.
This book gets five stars from me. I’d recommend it to young readers who enjoy exploring new places in books, and stories with magic and angels.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Barbara Stegall

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a different kind of story for me. I’m not big in historical novels. This book takes you back through a families history and genealogy. After the loss of her husband Liz goes back to SC where her family is from. She is then sucked into the history and decreases of her family. The book talks about the south and slavery. Beware that there is a rape scene in the book. I could see this book being part of a book club as it can spark lots of talking points.

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ConQuest: The Art of Selling at Cons by Megan Mackie – Review by Kerry Baker

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ConQuest: The Art of Selling At ConsConQuest: The Art of Selling At Cons by Megan Mackie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is fantastic for anyone looking to break into selling at con’s. It is a how to guide to get you through and help you make the most of it. I really enjoyed the fact that this is all clearly based off of the authors own experiences. It made the book more relatable and therefore more useful.
I also loved the fact that the author is showing that it doesn’t all have to be about “you” when it comes to selling. You can share your thoughts and experiences to help others. This is an easy to follow and helpful book that us definitely useful for anyone looking to sell this way.

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Tally and the Angel: Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon – Review by Heather Bass

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Tally and the Angel Book Two, CanadaTally and the Angel Book Two, Canada by Eleanor Dixon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a great young adult or children’s book to read this is the story for you. This is the second book in this amazing series. This book started off where the first book ended. I was so excited to see where the next adventure would be and Canada was the perfect place to go. I learned a lot about the culture of Canada that I didn’t know in the beginning. My son read it with me and he can’t wait to see where Tally and her Angel goes next.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Jana Lewis

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I found this to be an interesting story. As a lover of history, and the American Civil War, especially, discussion of Confederates who escaped after the war are very rarely discussed. Situations involving mixed-race offspring are not often discussed, either, but this story brings both situations into focus and exploration. The main struggle I had was just that the story was written fully in present tense, including sections that take place in the past. The majority of what I read is written in past tense so it’s just an adjustment on my part. But I do like how this story gave me a different view of the war that I didn’t know existed.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Kayleigh Allen

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is good. I like learning about history, so that’s what drew me to this book. Lizabeth has a hard time trying to figure out why her husband lied to her and moves back home. Then she takes a job at an international school to live out her dreams. The job she takes is at a school in Brazil. There she learns so much about culture and ancestors. I love strong female leads.

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Apocalypse Thoughts (The Pox Series Book 5) by Kendra Griffin – Review by Ashley Westerman

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Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was such a great book! I couldn’t put it down. Kella and Huck were so relatable. I felt like we were lifelong friends. I loved all the sarcasm throughout the book, a few times I laughed out loud. I really enjoyed all the details that made me feel like I was there with them and seeing everything. The underlying message of you are stronger than you believe is something important for everyone to learn and understand. I definitely recommend this book! You won’t be disappointed!

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ConQuest: The Art of Selling at Cons by Megan Mackie – Review by Carrie Reed

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ConQuest: The Art of Selling At ConsConQuest: The Art of Selling At Cons by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 stars!

The information in this book is great. The amount of tips and tricks is amazing, and what I think would be really helpful if I were to sell at a con. It is nice to see authors helping other authors get off their feet. I didn’t know there were different types of “cons”, I just assumed comic con was the only one. The information in this book is also nice for me as a reader to know, being respectful to the authors is a given, but knowing the amount of work that goes into set up, and getting everything together really makes me want to start watching out for any troublesome con goers and to show the respect and love the authors that they deserve. I also feel like this book shows me how most authors should be, in how friendly and engaging and polite they are to perspective fans and buyers, I don’t want to purchase or support and author that has no interest in giving me the time of day, even just a polite smile. I would highly recommend this book to any new book seller looking to start out at cons, I believe all the tools in this book will set you up for success.

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APOCALYPSE THOUGHTS (THE POX SERIES BOOK 5) BY KENDRA GRIFFIN – REVIEWED BY CARLIE DEL GALLO

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Apocalypse ThoughtsApocalypse Thoughts by Kendra Griffin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

WOW!! This book captured my attention from the moment that I started reading it until the moment that I finished it. I could not put it down, I had to know what was happening! My favorite part of this book was getting to know the characters throughout their journey from the first moment that we met them, from the final page. If you enjoy reading books that depict what people go through when there is an apocalypse, then this is the book for you!! I cannot wait to read more books written by this author!

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Shelly Kittell

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a truly intriguing book that caught my attention with the conversation between Liz and Dan. It built from there. The story was well-written. The topic was interesting and well-researched. The characters felt like they could have been pulled right out of the community, very relatable. Intense, intriguing and a very goood read. I enjoyed this book.

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Unlikely to Stay (Parker Lake) by Olivia Sherwood – Review by Rayne East

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Unlikely to Stay (A Parker Lake Novel Book 3)Unlikely to Stay by Ashlie Knapp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Brilliant as always
This is the third book in the series but can be read as a stand-alone. This is Brant and CC’s story and what a story it was! I am in love with Parker and I want to move there. Seriously, the author has created a place that is truly amazing. The characters are all unique and quirky and just down-right loveable. Brant and CC’s story is full of all the feels and I loved catching up with Brekin and Annie and all the crew. I didn’t want the book to end. Thankfully there is a book 4 and I can’t wait.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Exiled South by Harriet Cannon

Exiled South is a wonderfully written story about family and exploring the past uncovering secrets. This is a fairly new author to me and I look forward to reading more from her. I had a hard time putting it down once I started reading. What an emotional rollercoaster ride at times There are a few twists and turns I didn’t expect but wow what a ride.. Lizabeth finds herself going back home to her hometown in South Carolina following the death of her husband. She finds herself very restless while doing some family research so she goes to Rio De Janeiro on a little short term job. She didn’t expect to meet someone with some ancestors with the same surname as her. Will she find the answers she’s looking for? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I do want to warn there may be a scene that may be a trigger for some.i can’t wait to read more from this Author.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Rayne East

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Captivating
A journey down well worn paths of history that spanned across continents. I found this book fascinating even though I am not very familiar with American history. The story follows Lisbeth as she works through her grief and uncovers family secrets buried long ago. I enjoyed the author’s writing and the way historical facts were interwoven with the character’s story. A wonderful read that history lovers would enjoy.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Piper Foster

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was surprised at some of the language used in this book bjut it shows what those times were like. I enjoyed the correspondence letter between the characters it was nice to read them and see what was been passed between the two. Lizbeth Gordon divide into her family history after losing a lover. Whislt reconnection to the past and family members she discovers some truths that shock her. A great read.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Kayla Kearney

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a great book to start out the new year! This book sucked me in from the very beginning, the prominent theme of shame due to families past actions. I quickly read Lizbeth’s story of returning to the deep south after losing her husband, caught up in all the history and drama that her family’s past held. The entire book was an emotional roller coaster that made me yearning for more at the end of every chapter. I am very excited to read more from this author in the future!

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Rachel Moss

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really interesting read! This is a  deeply interwoven novel of family, history,  betrayal, secrets, conflict and coming together again. There were several twists and turns I didn’t expect (not in a thriller or horror way, just a historical and kismet way I wasn’t expecting from the blurb) that kept me reading didn’t let me stop. This was a deeply engrossing and engaging novel that had me thinking throughout about several different things and factors. Racism, slavery, how things look on the surface may not be what they seem on the inside. This was a deep, thought provoking novel. Trigger warning: there is a rape scene in the novel that may be triggering for some. I highly recommend reading this novel and hope to read more from this author in the future.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Erica Shoebridge

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Exiled South is one woman’s journey to overcome unimaginable grief and reconnect to the parts of her family’s past that she has tried to ignore for over two decades. After the death of her husband, Lizbeth leaves town and heads for her family’s vacation cabin down South to rest and recuperate, with the help of her cousin Charlotte. With Charlotte’s tender care and gentle prodding, she starts to reconnect with her roots in North Carolina. Throughout her emotional and physical journeys, she learns to reclaim her ancestry, the good the bad and the ugly. The themes in this novel were handled very well, and I appreciated the frank and vulnerable way that Cannon drew Lizbeth for her readers. The story was very relatable and Lizbeth is an interesting, intelligent, complicated human. Charlotte was a fun character as well, and I appreciated both her loving gestures for Charlotte mixed with a no-nonsense ‘tell it like it is’ attitude. Very realistic of a big sister – one minute gracious and caretaking, the next minute calling out her sister on her bullsh!t. A lovely read written with a gentle touch and a reflective vibe.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Jenni Bishop

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As her debut novel this author has put her heart and soul into this story. It is an emotional read but an interesting one with all the historical information throughout this tale.
For generations Lizbeth family have been in turmoil. With stories from the past of ancestors that disappeared and a traitor on the run Lizbeth yearns for a quiet life, but her curiosity wins out to see if the stories are just that stories. When she least expects it, she comes across something that might just help the family finally heal.
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The Traveler (The Traveler, Book 1) by Deborah Dugan – Review by Jo Frizzell

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The TravelerThe Traveler by Deborah Dugan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book drew me in and kept me wondering! I just wanted to keep reading to understand. Honestly, Tristan’s immediate reaction to Harry was much more mild than mine would have been. My roommate would have been dying laughing at me while I cried in a mixture of fear and confusion. I have to give this author kudos for just having such a knack for showing the world she’s designed with words in a way that makes me want to know if Harry has tried to talk to me and I had the aforementioned freakout and made him leave, or if she has just created this world that is like ours, but not.

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Anastasia Dodson

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have read a few books by this author and i have liked all of them. I couldn’t put this one down! It was funny paranormal romance that had a little bit of spice. This author never disappoints and i am looking forward to reading more in the future!
Happy Reading!

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes Book 6) by Carrie Pulkinen – Review by Whitney Morrison

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Swipe Right to Bite (New Orleans Nocturnes, #6)Swipe Right to Bite by Carrie Pulkinen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved it!

This was the first book in the series I read, and it was so good. I will definitely be going back to read the others. If you love fantasy/romantic comedy this is definitely for you! It took me half a day to read this because I just couldn’t put it down! Can’t wait to read the others.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Audrie Harrington

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The author did an amazing job of describing every setting in this book, which made me want to hop on a plane and go visit! I was instantly connected since it starts in Washington State close to my hometown. Lizbeth Gordon is a school counselor in a small town that she moved to after marrying her husband Dan. She has twin boys that attend Western Washington University a few hours away. After the tragic death of her husband, she decides to move back to South Carolina. The descriptions of South Carolina and the coasts sound breathtaking. With the help of her cousin Charlotte, she is able to enjoy the family home and the beach it sits on. I had not heard of the term “roots research” until this book and it intrigued me. Lizbeth is doing her own roots research and trying to learn more about the Gordon family going back for generations. She has Charlotte, her aunt, and some headstones and photographs to start. There are many dead ends but I couldn’t stop reading to find out about her family!

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Ember Daley

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Again, I am probably the least interested ever in reading history based fiction, but I couldn’t stop reading this. The civil war was definitely one of my favorite history lessons if I had to choose one, and this book was so good. Our main character was recently widowed, her boys off at school, and she just needed to find herself again. I really enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Beautiful story but yet parts were heartbreaking. Losing a spouse is unimaginable, and that is what happens with Lizbeth. When she picks up the broken pieces to what she thought she knew, she in turn goes back to roots. Lizbeth’s story of her past and wanting to know more of her own family, history and heritage really grabbed my attention to keep reading. This story is very well written and full of about family, history and secrets. The author did a great job in details where the story takes place. Looking forward to reading more books from this author!

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Karen Pearman

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a new author to me, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I picked it up. What I found is a book that I thoroughly enjoyed especially considering that some of the story takes place on one of the beaches in South Carolina. Having lived in NC all my life I am quite familiar with the Carolina beaches, so this felt a lot like home to me. I am a history buff, so I enjoyed the civil war details that were included in the story. I think this author did a fantastic job describing the choices that not only we, but our family ancestors before us make. And I loved it. As someone that loves to research my own family genealogy it made me sit back and think about how some of the choices my family tree made that had affected me and my life. It makes me want to sit down and possibly retrace some of that as well. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is looking to go back in time to see how family choices made many years ago relate to us now and the choices we make.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Kerry Carr

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story was a beautiful read. It is heartwarming but at times heartbreaking. I love Lizbeth character. She is a strong women who has had her world turned upside down.
This is a story about love, loss and family and finding out who you really are and where you come from.
The reader is taken on a journey with Lizbeth as she tries to find out her family history. What she doesn’t expect is that the Gordon family reached more areas that she originally thought and as she starts to find this out it gives her chance to face her familys history and also heal herself.
The author does am amazing job with descriptions and building the stories and characters. You feel like finding Lizbeth’s family is like retracing your own family history. This story also covers subject such as slavery and racism but it is done so in a respectful and informative way educating the reader as well as providing the reader an escape from everyday life.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Kerry Baker

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a well written story about family and exploring the past. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I enjoyed how relaxed the book felt, while still providing a depth to it. It was quite a quick story and it felt complete, like a story well told. I found that I really became invested in the main character and her journey – from the death of her husband to everything she goes through. The book was well thought and a really enjoyable story. This was a great way to kick start 2022 and I am looking forward to discovering more this authors work.

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Blindsided by T. Christensen – Review by Kayleigh Allen

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Blindsided: A Contemporary Sports RomanceBlindsided: A Contemporary Sports Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book has the enemy to lovers troup I absolutely love in books. I like how it goes to past and present, but isn’t confusing between the two. The characters are amazing. I can relate most to Kirsa and not having much friends and being bullied. There is definitely some heartbreak in this story and I teared up a lot. I couldn’t put this book down and wish I could give it more stars.

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Lizbeth Gordon is a school counselor who seems to be able to resolve conflict in the lives of others but is unable to do so in her own life. After she unexpectedly loses her husband, she feels alone and is in need for time to herself. Lizbeth decides to return to South Carolina to stay at her family’s cottage on the beach. While there visiting with her family her aunt tells Lizbeth stories of family ancestors who disappeared during the Civil War Reconstruction. This leads Lizbeth to research her family roots to find out what happened to her family and where they may have ended up. In her quest to solve the mystery surrounding the mysterious disappearance of her ancestors Lizbeth hits a brick wall and is unable to find any farther information about this part of her family. Lizbeth becomes frustrated and feels as though she needs to give up, so she accepts a job that she is offered in Rio de Janeiro.

It is in Rio de Janeiro where she meets someone with the same surname as the ancestor that she was researching. This person has old paperwork and an old diary written by someone with the same surname. Could this person be a long lost relative of Lizbeth’s? Could this person be the key to unlocking the secrets of her past?

This book resonated with me because I am currently researching my family tree. This is something that I have been trying to unravel over the years and have stopped and started on numerous occasions. I, too, have stumbled onto roadblocks and dead ends in some of my research with my ancestors. I could identify with the character of Lizbeth Gordon because she was much like me. Despite hitting numerous dead ends she was determined to solve the mystery and fill in the missing pieces from her past. I had to keep reading because I was anxious to see if she would solve the mystery and what length she would go to. I think my favorite part of the entire book was the journal entries that she found that had been written over 100 years ago. I love that kind of stuff!

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ConQuest: The Art of Selling at Cons by Megan Mackie – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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ConQuest: The Art of Selling At ConsConQuest: The Art of Selling At Cons by Megan Mackie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this book, loved how the author kept you interested and wanting more information as you read on! Cons are a big world event, and a lot of vendors do sell books, but something I always wondered how do they do it with out being a flop? This wonderful author gives not just strategy, but also methods that can and do work! I was very much impressed and enlightened with the author’s words of wisdom. I was very happy to read this, and learn as well! The information was not light, but not overwhelming. Wonderful read. If your looking to promote at a con, this is the book for you!

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