Patricia Volonakis Davis's Blog

The Angel and The Ladder (for Kzinti and Baria)

2009-09-23T20:46:22Z

Once upon a time, a man died and went up to Heaven, where Saint Peter was waiting for him at the Holy Gates. “I’m very sorry,” said Saint Pete, “but I can’t let you in.” The man was shocked and very disappointed. “Why not, Saint P...

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A Quick Note on Reviews Contest Drawing Video (in case you entered)

2009-09-15T15:50:54Z

Hello Vox Neighbours! Remember me? I sort of live here still... when VOX gives me permission to post, and when I'm not working endless hours on Lord-only-knows-what. (In fact, right now, VOX is not letting me change font sizes. I have come to loa...

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Just to Clarify - I AM an Expert

2009-07-30T19:59:51Z

I have been receiving a lot of emails from readers ever since my book, Harlot's Sauce, was published. The emails have ranged from "good book, but change the cover" (more than one person has said that, and finally the publisher has listened, but ...

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Let a Harlot Buy You Dinner

2009-07-14T22:53:20Z

Note: I don't know how many VOXERS might be interested in this promo, but I thought I'd post it because some of you are already in this new contest and don't even know it yet, and also because it's just plain FUN and I am blessed to have a publici...

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Why Can't They Just Ignore Each Other?

2009-07-07T16:42:11Z

For those who don’t know him, please let me introduce my VOX neighbor, Tommy Hames. Tom and I disagree on almost every current issue, I’ve noticed. And when we disagree politically, socially, economically and spiritually, well…I won’t sugarcoat...

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Twenty-Five Clues....

2009-06-27T07:34:40Z

25 Clues the Man of Your Dreams Will Become the Man Your Children Only See on Weekends Are you engaged to be married, but none of your friends or family seem as rapturous about it as you are? Perhaps they see something to which love has made y...

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Scratching That Tickle

2009-06-01T17:37:24Z

Summer is upon us, and though many of us see this season as our opportunity to get frisky in the sun, it’s also the season for bug bites and… other nature-induced itches. The handy guide below will help you decide when, or even if you should “s...

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Today, I Will Let Someone Else's Words Speak for Me

2009-05-25T17:25:05Z

Lt. Daniel Choi, is a West Point graduate with a degree in ARABIC, yet he was tossed out of the military for being gay. Please read his open letter to the President posted below (or watch his interview via the link provided.) And if you feel thi...

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Part II - I am No Longer a Person; Now I am Officially a Writer: Getting the Literary Agent

2009-05-21T19:15:20Z

Now that you have your newly-edited manuscript down to 143,122 words, (not including the 36,310 words of the ‘Back Section’ which includes recipes, a guide to additional reading, a history lesson, a wine list, and other information you deemed p...

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New Book Trailer for Harlot's Sauce: A Memoir of Food, Family, Love, Loss, and Greece

2009-05-13T16:21:49Z

Hello VOX neighbours: Today, I'm looking for your creative opinions. A friend of mine produced a short 'book trailer' for my book, including the music. I was very pleased with the gift. For those who don't know, a 'book trailer' is like a movie...

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