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Tag: Lies

October 24, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

The Half-Truths and Lies in JUNKYARD DOGS, a cover reveal and guest post by Katherine Higgs-Coulthard

Write what you know does not mean writing about the surface stuff of our lives; it means writing what your heart knows. And sometimes our hearts lie to us. 

September 6, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor

The Tickle of Truth: Why I Wrote BIG LIES, a guest post by Mark Kurlansky

It is hard work to question everything, but our survival and the survival of democracy depend on moral courage, independent thinking, and fair-mindedness. Is there anything more important?

May 5, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor

Book Review: Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney

I totally and completely loved this book about identity, lies, exploration, and truth. This is one of my top reads of the year so far!

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Publisher’s description Pretty in Pink comes to the South Bronx in this bold and romantic coming-of-age novel about dysfunctional families, good and bad choices, and finding the courage to question everything you ever thought you wanted—from debut author Lilliam Rivera. Things/People Margot Hates: Mami, for destroying her social life Papi, for allowing Junior to become […]

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