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writer, poet/artist, editor, reader, reviewer
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Location, location, location

June 3, 2022 christinesteevesspeakman

That little repetition conquers many thoughts. I ask you why is it romantic to “christen” a new home by enjoying…

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Posted in: General - Heat With Humour Filed under: chrischat, Christine Steeves Speakman, Confidential Confessions, Heat with Humour, Theadora Mitchell

Longevity of romance

June 2, 2022 christinesteevesspeakman

I’m writing this draft the week of my 32nd wedding anniversary. We’ve been together 34 years. We’ve lived together longer…

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Posted in: General - Romantic Heart Filed under: chrischat, Christine Steeves Speakman, Melody Hew, romance, writer, writing

Am I ever tired of reading?

June 1, 2022 christinesteevesspeakman

Somedays it feels like it. Maybe I have too many books; too many started that aren’t what I hoped, aren’t…

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Review: A Worthy Legacy

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By Tomi Akinyanmi Product details: Publisher ‏: ‎ Outskirts Pr (Oct. 15 2008) Language ‏: ‎ English Paperback ‏: ‎ 112 pages ISBN-10…

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Posted in: General - ChrisChat Reviews, Reviewing - Non-Fiction Filed under: chrischat, ChrisChatReviews, Christine Steeves Speakman, Non-Fiction, Reviewer, Tomi Akinyanmi

Quiet or Silent

May 31, 2022 christinesteevesspeakman

A couple of my journals ask about my meditation time. What type, how long, my reactions. Most times I don’t…

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Posted in: Current Life Filed under: chrischat, Christine Steeves Speakman, current life, LifeBecomesUnderstanding

The blank page…

May 30, 2022 christinesteevesspeakman

…it will always be there. It never goes away, which is why you need to make friends with it now.…

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Posted in: General - Chris Writer Filed under: chrischat, Christine Steeves Speakman, writer, writing

It’s been repeated…

May 27, 2022 christinesteevesspeakman

…your porn name is first pet’s name and street name. Maybe it’s true and maybe it’s bologna, but if your…

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Posted in: General - Heat With Humour Filed under: chrischat, Christine Steeves Speakman, Heat with Humour, Theadora Mitchell, writing

Listen…

May 26, 2022 christinesteevesspeakman

…your story is talking. There’s the quote about listening to hear is better than listening to talk your turn. One…

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Posted in: General - Romantic Heart Filed under: chrischat, Christine Steeves Speakman, Melody Hew, romance, writer, writing

Review: The Black Stiletto: Secrets and Lies, Book 4

May 25, 2022 christinesteevesspeakman

By Raymond Benson About, From the Black Stiletto Website The Black Stiletto is back in the fourth book of the…

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Posted in: General - ChrisChat Reviews, Reviewing - Mystery Filed under: Black Stiletto, chrischat, ChrisChatReviews, Christine Steeves Speakman, mystery, Raymond Benson, Reviewer

Paying for a review – revisited

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Who makes money reviewing? I guess influencers could be called reviewers? Or are they a non-opinion reviewer? I’ve never been…

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May 2, 2026

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April 30, 2026

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April 29, 2026

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April 28, 2026

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April 26, 2026

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