Category Archives: LaDonna’s Posts

The moment I heard about Marisol Valles Garcia, I knew she carried the stuff of great stories and legends. She’s Mexico’s youngest Police Chief, in a town that everyone in law enforcement had to flee from. No one wanted the … Continue reading →

I watched The Perfect Getaway this week with my daughter, and frankly I was blown away. Not sure how I missed this thriller, it was a 2009 release, but so glad that I didn’t miss the boat. Simplicity is the … Continue reading →

I had an epiphany this week…and boy, do I love them! It’s like being in a dark theater and having the projector click on; the spotlight revealing a new little pearl to hold to the light. I think my epiphany … Continue reading →

(CONGRATS TO OUR WINNER, Mariska! I’ll be contacting you for address information.) I’ll be giving a copy of Karen White’s, THE LOST HOURS, to a lucky commentor and announce the winner Saturday morn. Karen is a Magical guest we always … Continue reading →

One of the wonderful things about the fall, besides the crisp air and beautiful colors, is the reading time I look forward to. Like most writers and voracious readers out there, I read every day. Sometimes if my day permits, … Continue reading →

I love when a book surprises the reader. Sometimes the beauty you find is in the writing, maybe an original idea that shouts from the rooftops, or some unexplainable force that compels one to follow. I found myself utterly surprised … Continue reading →

The older I get, the more deeply I navigate from the heart. Children experience life through this lens and I love that. Want to know true authenticity, talk to a child. I believe the stories we create and those we … Continue reading →

I’ve noticed that several novels I’ve enjoyed recently have a Reader’s Guide included in the back. When you hit the end of the road in a great book, that something extra always brings a smile. And too, I find so … Continue reading →

“Living and dreaming are two different things — but you can’t do one without the other.” ~Malcolm S. Forbes~ I love this quote, probably because to me it says everything. I’m one of those gals that believe dreaming is not … Continue reading →

I love the term, Cinema Therapy. At Magical, we chat about books and movies frequently, and since so many books are made into movies an article I recently read applies to both. The article spoke of movies in the Cinema … Continue reading →