tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17345478679975534692024-02-06T20:42:06.589-06:00Annie Rachel ColeYA Science Fiction and FantasyAnnie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comBlogger339125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-16004561833570294812022-11-23T21:02:00.004-06:002022-11-23T21:02:47.512-06:00Happy Thanksgiving<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLcOdwQDefs3_EOWhQqEX9WqflLac1KWp7e9bCKTnt0dPipavF0QCYj6MvGZeW_Sxwnxv-20pgAK_jCjtxmfSEsYV7HAKVLNgAgszUeDY4u8-oHyXi07t_F8IpNv7XjOLvJ8F9W7iYGjR6-V5a5p70IPwfwJY7wdBWtfg6jeYTngyzzfgAJT8DK15/s1200/stencil.default.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLcOdwQDefs3_EOWhQqEX9WqflLac1KWp7e9bCKTnt0dPipavF0QCYj6MvGZeW_Sxwnxv-20pgAK_jCjtxmfSEsYV7HAKVLNgAgszUeDY4u8-oHyXi07t_F8IpNv7XjOLvJ8F9W7iYGjR6-V5a5p70IPwfwJY7wdBWtfg6jeYTngyzzfgAJT8DK15/w640-h426/stencil.default.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-46236012749638750452020-07-19T22:47:00.001-05:002020-07-19T22:47:41.356-05:00Preparing for the New School Year and Writing Book Five<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I'm starting the steps to get ready for the new school year. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have no clue what the 20-21 year will look like. 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Either way, I've started working to rewrite all my lessons so that they are completely in digital format. it is not an easy process, but I'm slowly learning how to do this and what programs work for me.</div><div><br /></div><div>I really think our new normal is to hope for the best, but plan for facing a lot of unknowns. </div><div>I never thought I would have to purchase face masks to wear in the classroom. </div><div><br /></div><div>In the midst of all this, I'm working on the fifth book in the Children of Atlantis series. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm also revising the first four books, reformatting them, creating new covers, and writing new blurbs. </div><div>The series is also getting a new name.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's fitting for the change to happen now, because Raven is changing. Book five will answer a big question from the first book. What happened to Suzanne Weir, Raven's mother?</div><div><br /></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNwKgpCUucdlEoAnKjfBD8mDowjpiuKKLZOATnVVyuMXMWlqiLNHEiD_4BoGTg2wHDdM-35v_2fPvPAThyphenhyphens2-Ykwj78g5OqSp3WqAMT5vM_AbfHRos-pm0kHPl5tiOLKpj7Kxcg-nocU/s2048/IMG_2247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKNwKgpCUucdlEoAnKjfBD8mDowjpiuKKLZOATnVVyuMXMWlqiLNHEiD_4BoGTg2wHDdM-35v_2fPvPAThyphenhyphens2-Ykwj78g5OqSp3WqAMT5vM_AbfHRos-pm0kHPl5tiOLKpj7Kxcg-nocU/w250-h250/IMG_2247.JPG" title="Current book covers" width="250" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Current Covers<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>This book is also the beginning of a turning point for Raven. Will she survive mentally and physically? If she does survive, how will the events change her? Will the changes be for the better or for the worse?</div><div><br /></div><div>Book five is the transition to a new path for Raven.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you hang around for the journey.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-45194203479603260252020-07-04T20:26:00.001-05:002020-07-04T20:26:08.988-05:00Happy 4th of July, a New Quarter, and Changes Coming<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfCId6qy2gt3sCiN15Ff8phkz4osTfAriHjzmSGr3wyBdALzCE0ns_fbzP_USFkIIDu6gOPgI5gWtZQgTixIdsmKCHTgH3eurGWL0QLMqCawXbjyaWPgVNXgp04DSCv_jBdIXS1-CHqQ/s1080/048DB7DD-86D1-4048-8052-9A98342017FC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfCId6qy2gt3sCiN15Ff8phkz4osTfAriHjzmSGr3wyBdALzCE0ns_fbzP_USFkIIDu6gOPgI5gWtZQgTixIdsmKCHTgH3eurGWL0QLMqCawXbjyaWPgVNXgp04DSCv_jBdIXS1-CHqQ/s320/048DB7DD-86D1-4048-8052-9A98342017FC.jpg" /></a></div>I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July. Unfortunately, no fireworks this year. Thank you, COVID.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Like many of you, Mr. C and I stayed home. He grilled some shrimp and beef bites. I made a new rub too. It's a little spicy and a little sweet. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">One of the things I've learned from making rubs, is to blend together the flavors you like. If you don't like the flavors, you're not going to like the rub. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Here is the base recipe for my new rub (Yes, I'm sharing!)</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">1/4 cup of your favorite Cajun spice mix</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">1/8 cup granulated garlic</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">1/4 cup of paprika</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">1/2 cup brown sugar</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Mix all together and put into an empty shaker.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">After you mix these ingredients, taste it. If it's not exactly the way you want it, add a little more of one of the mixes. I didn't add salt to this mix because the Cajun mix I used already had salt in it. We sprinkled this on half of the shrimp and half of the beef bites. And yes, everything was eaten.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font face="inherit"><br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">This week is the first week of the 3rd quarter. Honestly, I'm glad 2nd quarter is over with, because it was not fun. First, I and all the other teachers in Texas, as well as around the country, moved to on-line teaching and finished out the school year this way. I was in an auto accident. I'm good. The safety features in the car kept me safe, but the car was declared a total loss. Mr. C had a had some heart issues. Twice we were in the hospital overnight. Yes, I stayed with him. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">It's kind of funny, but I bought my teacher planner back in June, and it's sitting on the shelf. Usually, I </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Yw4NJgzVHxe3dgS68HrZvQUI4pEGnaHwP6cgNIFzNuYkzsFrraCi0-L1UxGARzbvQ5wjwwl4u0xyFQI2EWAGcA_QICvHhF8BTHhMaLBgcXcf6OfhGbhy57dFzxMP4MS5LUylb2RnYbA/s2447/07815644-32FF-41D2-9D3C-4925616E87CB.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2447" data-original-width="2447" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Yw4NJgzVHxe3dgS68HrZvQUI4pEGnaHwP6cgNIFzNuYkzsFrraCi0-L1UxGARzbvQ5wjwwl4u0xyFQI2EWAGcA_QICvHhF8BTHhMaLBgcXcf6OfhGbhy57dFzxMP4MS5LUylb2RnYbA/s320/07815644-32FF-41D2-9D3C-4925616E87CB.jpg" /></a></div>would have already taken the new school calendar and written in the dates. This year I haven't done it. I haven't even opened my planner. I'm waiting. COVID has everything in a mess. I don't want to writing in dates and then have to cover them with correction tape.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">This quarter, I'm focusing on my Children of Atlantis series. I'm giving the first four books some attention they need, so there are going to be some changes to the series.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Some of the changes include new covers, new blurbs, and a new series title, as well as revisions and updates. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lots of changes, but for the good of the stories. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font face="inherit"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font face="inherit">Book 5 is currently in the draft process. I will be releasing it in the next few months, and as I get closer to that time, I will let you know the exact release date. I will start giving regular updates, including title reveal, a cover reveal, etc. </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">I plan to spend the rest of July drafting the manuscript. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font face="inherit">You can follow me here, or at</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/AnnieRachelCole" style="color: #954f72; font-family: inherit;">www.facebook.com/AnnieRachelCole</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">and/or</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/annierachelcole" style="color: #954f72; font-family: inherit;">www.instagram.com/annierachelcole</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font face="inherit"> </font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font face="inherit">I’m excited about Book 5. There were several unanswered questions in book 1. Book 5 will answer one of those questions…the question about what happened to a specific missing person. Hint. Hint. </font><font face="Georgia"><o:p></o:p></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font face="inherit"><br /></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Have a great week and a great Summer, or at least the best summer possible.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><font face="inherit"><br /></font></p>Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-60938940282680971692019-06-12T10:01:00.000-05:002019-07-31T09:49:24.099-05:00Currently Doing: Packing, Outlines, Ideas, and PaperbacksLife constantly makes twists and turns. 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My first week of summer break has been spent packing. I'm moving this week. Mr. C has a new job, so that means we are moving out of the staff housing that we had due to his old job. So in a couple of days, it will be goodbye to San Marcos and hello to New Braunfels. I'm looking at this move as a new beginning. New home. New neighborhood. New office for me to set up. </div>
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A few weeks ago, I started writing the first chapter of <b><i>Oracle of Atlantis</i></b>, book 5 in the Children of Atlantis series. I wasn't quite happy with the outline, so I stopped writing and re-outlined the entire book. I love the way the story has turned out! As soon as the move is over, I will dive into writing the story.<br />
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Several of my students have asked me about how many books I plan to write in this series. (For those of you who don't know, I teach history and speech at a local junior high school.) I have ideas for about five more books, counting <b><i>Oracle of Atlantis</i></b>. I've started working on the outline for book 6, <b><i>Deceptions of Atlantis</i></b>. As I write <i><b>Oracle</b></i>, I'll jot down notes for the other stories.</div>
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Last September, I released <i><b>Plague of Ares</b></i> in ebook only. After the move, I will format a paperback version and release it. </div>
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Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-56651667594392336482019-01-01T10:53:00.004-06:002019-01-01T10:53:55.866-06:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-61058319563049032962018-06-01T17:26:00.000-05:002018-06-01T17:26:17.776-05:00New Covers for Children of Atlantis series eBooksThe ebooks for the Children of Atlantis series have been updates, and are going live at various retail outlets including Amazon and Kobo.<br />
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<br />Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-46832760471588197572018-05-21T00:00:00.000-05:002018-05-21T00:00:06.737-05:00Weekly Quote<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Love yourself.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>because beauty comes from the inside out.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">The monster stepped into the soft twinkling light of the pavilion. Its face was little more than a skull with patches of rotting flesh clinging to it. The eyes—the eyes were not there. Two large dark holes marked the spot, but deep in their depths, small, blood red embers glowed.</span></div>
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Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-24664658310620042712018-05-07T00:00:00.000-05:002018-05-07T00:00:08.326-05:00Weekly Quote<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-45376422167218774122018-05-06T17:19:00.001-05:002018-05-06T17:19:37.216-05:00New Covers<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">The new covers for the Children of Atlantis series are coming very soon!</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">--Robin Williams</span></b></div>
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<br />Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-89739558979081656922018-04-22T20:21:00.002-05:002018-04-22T20:21:57.504-05:00Just a Quick UpdateI finished the base outline for book 4 in the Children of Atlantis series. Now, I'm going back through it to add the details and fix any plot holes. I want to have all the problems fixed before I start writing. This makes the writing process easier and a lot more fun.<br />
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I've also come up with some base ideas for books 5 -7. I'm excited and can't get the ideas down on paper fast enough. Sometimes I wish I could plug my brain to the computer and upload the whole story. Yes, the story is in my head. I can hear it. I can see it. I just have to write it. LOL.<br />
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If you follow me on Instagram, you've already seen this. This is the cover page for May in my bullet journal. The month is already filling up with things I have to do and things I want to accomplish.<br />
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Have a great week!Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-80035162689088226652018-04-16T00:00:00.000-05:002018-04-16T00:00:17.027-05:00Weekly Quote<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-82845462575181858062018-04-15T18:57:00.002-05:002018-04-15T18:57:19.829-05:00Update on the ChangesChanges are coming.<br />
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I've been working on the new cover designs. So far, I'm very pleased with them, and I think you will like them. I still need to reformat the interiors for both the ebooks and the paperbacks. In the next few weeks, I will start planning and then executing the relaunch of the Children of Atlantis series.<br />
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I'm also finishing the outline for book four in the series. Which means, I'm actually ahead of schedule and will start writing the story very soon. I've already changed the title for a second time, so that's why I haven't released it yet.<br />
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I've also started the outline for book five.<br />
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Good things are coming.<br />
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<br />Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-63006842751499015942018-04-09T00:00:00.000-05:002018-04-09T00:00:13.315-05:00Weekly Quote<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">There is nothing like a dream </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">--Victor Hugo</span></b></div>
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<br />Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-37695483095965115722018-04-07T10:17:00.001-05:002018-04-07T10:17:54.293-05:00Making Iced LattesI really love coffee.<br />
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You could probably say that I have a slight addiction problem. In winter I drink a lot of hot coffee, but when it comes to hot Texas summer days, I love iced coffee. The only problem is that the iced coffee habit can get expensive.<br />
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Last summer, I learned how to make my own iced coffees.<br />
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First, I bought a simple, cheap cold brew pot. A cold brew pot is designed to brew coffee in the refrigerator. The pot I bought was a simple clear, heavy-duty plastic pitcher with a lid that fits tightly on it. The center of the lid has a place to insert the filter basket that came with it. All you do is fill the filter basket with your favorite ground coffee and then fill the pitcher with water (I use the filtered water from the refrigerator) and put the pot into the refrigerator to cold-brew for about 24 hours.<br />
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The next day I pour some of the cold-brewed coffee into a large cup (about 8 ounces or 1 cup). I add a little sweetener. It's up to you what kind of sweetener you want to use and how much--basically who sweet do you want your drink or how many calories.<br />
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Now you are to the point where you decide what flavorings you want to add. I'm currently on a mocha kick. So at this point I add a little chocolate syrup and mix. I then add about 8 ounces or 1 cup of milk, stir, add some ice, and enjoy.<br />
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And in my case, I have an iced mocha latte.<br />
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The cool thing is you can add any flavor you want to the cold coffee. Sometimes I add vanilla flavoring (vanilla extract is what I use) or a salted caramel flavoring instead of chocolate syrup.<br />
The kinds of flavors you can try is endless or you can make the iced coffee without added flavors. The grocery stores now carry a lot of bottles of different flavorings on the coffee aisle.<br />
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For me, the best part of this is that I can control the sweetness of the drink and it costs a lot less in the long run.<br />
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What kind of coffee drinks or other drinks do you like to indulge in?<br />
<br />Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-24980439064521544182018-04-02T20:36:00.000-05:002018-04-02T20:36:35.913-05:00New Way to Follow Me!<h2>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Don't cry because it's over.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">--Dr. Seuss</span></b></div>
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<br />Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-53638558541079166672018-04-01T09:40:00.001-05:002018-04-01T09:40:49.868-05:00Happy Easter!<br />
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<b><span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">May the Easter Bunny have brought you all sorts of chocolates and special treats. Have a wonderful day!</span></b></div>
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<br />Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-74054636722004158752018-03-31T12:53:00.000-05:002018-03-31T12:53:47.179-05:00New Looks and New BooksIn case you haven't noticed, I've started making changes to my blog. I've given it a new look and have started updating pages. <div>
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This is just the beginning of several changes I'm making.<div>
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Over the next few months, the <b>Children of Atlantis</b> series will get a new look. I'm working on new covers for both the ebooks and the paperbacks. I'm also looking at expanding where you can buy them. </div>
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During April, I will be working on outlining books 4 and 5. I also have ideas for books 6 and 7. </div>
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Yes, there will be a new book out this year, and yes there will be several more books in the series. I will be focusing my writing on my Atlantis series and over the next year there will be new books added to this series.</div>
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I'm also putting together a list of ideas for blogs. If there is something you're interested in hearing about, leave a suggestion in the comments below.</div>
Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-27793906675200546572018-01-29T00:00:00.000-06:002018-01-29T00:00:25.087-06:00Quote of the Week<br />
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When angry count to ten before you speak.</div>
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If very angry, count to one hundred.</div>
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--Thomas Jefferson</div>
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<br />Annie Rachel Colehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11651453938704522177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1734547867997553469.post-4464426016476407242018-01-22T00:00:00.000-06:002018-01-22T00:00:56.570-06:00Quote of the Week<div style="text-align: center;">
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Happiness doesn't depend on any external conditions,</div>
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it is governed by our mental attitude.</div>
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--Dale Carnegie</div>
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