Author Archives: thewispyreader2020

Welcome to the first installment of my limited series – Review Redo – in which I will post older book reviews, primarily from earlier blogs I’ve curated and those on Goodreads. I’m also looking to revamp some – if not all – of these reviews if necessary, especially if I have formed new thoughts regardingContinue reading “The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple”

Have y’all ever been curious about what exactly a person is hauling around in his or her purse or another bag? Have y’all seen those features in so many magazines that showcase the contents of the bags of celebrities? I certainly say yes to both questions! So, I decided to empty out my own pocketbookContinue reading “Bagged, Vol. One”

Welcome to the initial installment of The Weekend Review! I’m thrilled to restart this feature and look forward to ‘meeting’ more community members and discovering their blogs and social media accounts! Following are the loose guidelines for sharing: The Purpose of The Weekend Review: To connect bloggers through shared posts, social media profiles and content,Continue reading “The Weekend Review, Vol. 1”

First and foremost, ARCs are amazing – for readers, publishers, authors, bloggers/readers, and probably even more entities; however, I have made the ultimate decision to quit requesting, reading, and reviewing ARCs. While I had the opportunity to read some amazing books, such as Ashley Poston’s Geekerella – a five-star read – and The Star-Touched QueenContinue reading “See ya, ARCs!”

How lucky I feel to still be awake in the wee hours of September 11, 2019. I’m still here, unlike hundreds of people who suffered horrific deaths soon to be exactly 18 years ago on that fateful day, September 11, 2001. I remember that day as though it happened yesterday – maybe even hours ago.Continue reading “I Shall Never Forget”

Well, hello yet again! Since my initial re-introduction post way back in the spring, I’m seriously hopeful that blogging will officially become part of my life once again. Looking back, I took a huge blogging hiatus primarily due to finances; I had deluded myself into thinking that in order to have an amazing blog itContinue reading “Return of the Mag”

Well, here I am – again! Once more, I had chosen to take a break from – and possibly end – my blogging ‘career.’ However, I’ve missed writing so very much – I can’t seem to get into the habit of journaling and seriously need some sort of creative outlet. Therefore, here I am, Maggie,Continue reading “Cheerio!”