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Thursday, December 28, 2017

#CatThursday - Looking ahead to the #NewYear ...and wishing you a happy one! #cats


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As we approach 2018, and another year of Cat Thursdays, the girls and I would like to wish you a very Happy New Year ahead. Please stay safe in whatever you do. See you next year. 😸








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Thursday, December 21, 2017

#CatThursday - #Christmas Final Week #cats


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Our final week of Christmas antics. Next week...new year's antics. Stay tuned.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. Stay safe and enjoy!











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Monday, December 18, 2017

Erika Mailman's The Murderer's Maid: A Lizzie Borden Novel - #Review #LizzieBorden


My thoughts
Anyone who knows me knows I'm obsessed with Lizzie Borden. Ever since I was a girl and watched The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975), I've been fascinated. I've read a few novels and watched other shows/movies with differing points of view. However, in The Murderer's Maid, it's the first time I've encountered the story told in such a unique way...with a tie to the future.

The author moves seamlessly from 19th century Massachusetts to the present day. She also adds quite a thrilling element to the story, above and beyond an already thrilling (true to life) tale. I found myself lost in the story. Lizzie's story was handled so deftly that the feelings toward Lizzie ran the gamut from complete distrust and fear to utter sympathy and compassion. Feelings which were richly showcased from the maid, Bridget's point of view.

The present day story, Brooke's story, was a twisting and gradually unfolding mystery. Her story is tied to the legend of Lizzie and I found it a satisfying addition to the story. I applaud the author for adding it. The best part...it kept me guessing until the end. I love that!

I can't recommend this book highly enough. Whether the reader is intrigued by Lizzie's legend or not, they will find the story intriguing. Those who do not know much about Lizzie Borden will learn a lot from this book. The author changes some facts, which she explains in her author's note at the end, but the majority of the story is historically accurate. She also recommends a further reading list which I will be exploring in the future.

About the book
Publication Date: October 30, 2017
Bonhomie Press
Hardcover; ISBN-13: 978-0997066449

Genre: Fiction/Historical/Mystery



Bram Stoker Award finalist Erika Mailman brings the true story of the brutal murder of Lizzie Borden’s father and stepmother into new focus by adding a riveting contemporary narrative.

The Murderer’s Maid interweaves the stories of two women: one, the servant of infamous Lizzie Borden, and the other a modern-day barista fleeing from an attempt on her life.

Trapped by servitude and afraid for her own safety, Irish maid Bridget finds herself an unwilling witness to the tensions in the volatile Borden household. As Lizzie seethes with resentment, Bridget tries to perform her duties and keep her mouth shut.

Unknowingly connected to the legendary crime of a century ago, Brooke, the illegitimate daughter of an immigrant maid, struggles to conceal her identity and stay a jump ahead of the men who want to kill her. When she unexpectedly falls in love with Anthony, a local attorney, she has to decide whether to stop running and begin her life anew.

With historical detail and taut, modern storytelling, Erika Mailman writes a captivating novel about identity, choices, freedom, and murder. She offers readers a fresh perspective on the notorious crime and explores the trials of immigrants seeking a better life while facing down fear and oppression, today and throughout history. Intelligent and detailed, The Murderer’s Maid is a gripping read from beginning to bloody conclusion.

“A complex and riveting parallax view of domestic crimes, decades apart.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Erika Mailman writes a page turner of a thriller that will fascinate as well as terrify.” — Margaret Lane, New York Journal of Books

“Fascinating, mesmerizing, and so darkly atmospheric that you keep looking over your shoulder as you read.” ―Diana Gabaldon, internationally-bestselling author of the Outlander series

“The Murderer’s Maid is a fascinating and deeply chilling tale. Erika Mailman weaves a story that is by turns poignant, compelling, and murderously suspenseful.” ―Kathleen Kent, author of The Heretic’s Daughter



About the Author
Erika Mailman is the author of The Witch’s Trinity, a San Francisco Chronicle Notable Book and Bram Stoker Award finalist, and Woman of Ill Fame, a Pushcart Press Editor’s Book Award nominee. She’s a Yaddo fellow and lives in Northern California with her family.

For more information, please visit Erika Mailman’s website. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.

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This post/review was supposed to be a part of a tour with Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours. Unfortunately, my busy life got in the way and I was unable to finish the book in time for the tour. My sincere apologies to Amy Bruno and Ms. Mailman.


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Thursday, December 14, 2017

#CatThursday - #Christmas Week Two #cats


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Thursday, December 7, 2017

#CatThursday - #Christmas Week One #cats


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I looked at the clock and it was 3:00 am (yeah, I'm a night owl) and I was like "Crap! I forgot about Cat Thursday!" Tis the season of being too busy to think straight. 






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Thursday, November 30, 2017

#CatThursday - #Cats bullying dogs


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Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving. Thank you for your kind comments about my mom's dog. Much appreciated. 💕 Next week starts Cat Thursday Christmas. Yay!






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Thursday, November 23, 2017

#CatThursday - Happy Thanksgiving...and a tribute to Mom's beloved dog #cats



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My mom's dog, Flencie got real sick over the past couple of weeks. She wouldn't eat, no matter what mom tried, and every time she drank water, she would vomit. We thought it might be her teeth. She was older (almost 15) and her breath was getting bad. Mom took her to the vet on Monday and the vet said she suspected kidney failure. They ran tests, gave her fluids and then sent mom home with promise of test results on Tuesday. They called Mom late Tuesday and told her Flencie's levels were the highest they had ever seen and they couldn't believe she hadn't died already. The vet had already talked with Mom about the need to put her to sleep if it was indeed kidney failure so Mom was prepared. She took her in yesterday morning and she passed away in Mom's arms at 8:45 am. She was a sweet little dog. She came to my mom quite by accident. My grandmother was very elderly and she couldn't keep Flencie so mom took her. Mom is not really a dog person. She largely prefers cats. But she came to love Flencie more and more over the years. This was very hard for her, especially considering she had to do the same with her sweet Emma last year around this time. 💔 We all loved Flencie and she will be missed so much. May she find health and happiness, and perhaps Emma, across the Rainbow Bridge. 💜


Now on to happier topics. Even though we lost one of our own, we still have so much to be thankful for, as I'm sure (and I hope) you do too. Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. Stay safe and don't eat too much. 





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Thursday, November 16, 2017

#CatThursday - Front Page Cred! #cats


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Received this email from The Cheezburger Network (lolcats) yesterday...

Hi ,

Congrats! Your submission was featured on the home page of Lolcats. Other members of the Cheezburger Network voted for your submission to make this awesome day come true. Check it out at http://cheezburger.com/9095333632?utm_source=trans&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=frontpage, leave a comment, and celebrate with your friends!

Cheers,

The Cheezburger Network

It was for this little gem I captioned...


I'm a star! lol

More cats up to their shenanigans...




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