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Amy Harmon is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and New York Times Bestselling author. Amy knew at an early age that writing was something she wanted to do, and she divided her time between writing songs and stories as she grew. Having grown up in the middle of wheat fields without a television, with only her books and her siblings to entertain her, she developed a strong sense of what made a good Amy Harmon is a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and New York Times Bestselling author. Amy knew at an early age that writing was something she wanted to do, and she divided her time between writing songs and stories as she grew. Having grown up in the middle of wheat fields without a television, with only her books and her siblings to entertain her, she developed a strong sense of what made a good story. Her books are now being published in two dozen languages, truly a dream come true for a littl
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John Steinbeck is one of the most popular authors of the 20th century, known for his deft social commentary and grasp on the lives of the everyday person. Born on February 27, 1902, this literary figure is remembered for novels like 1937 s
Of Mice and Men and 1939 s
The Grapes of Wrath, along with select nonfiction work and screenplays. Here are 11 facts about Steinbeck s life and career.
1. John Steinbeck s dog ate his original manuscript for
Of Mice and Men. My dog ate my work is probably the oldest excuse in the book but for Steinbeck, it was true. One evening, after being left alone for a bit too long, his beloved Irish setter, Toby, decided to devour the first half of Steinbeck s manuscript for
Savannah activist and organizer: An essay to the Newly Woke
Asli Shebe-Tindi, For Beacon Magazine
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Asli Shebe is a writer and community organizer living in Savannah, and originally from Dar es salaam, Tanzania. She graduated in 2017 with a bachelor s degree in writing from SCAD, and spends her time working with local communities particularly youth groups at Deep Center.
An unpopular opinion is that well-meaning, black-square-posting smile-at-you-in-the-street to let you know you re safe here, “I voted for Obama!” “YAS QUEEN” white folk can be more dangerous to BIPOC people than red-in-the-face, Blue Lives Matter, will definitely call the cops on your in your own neighborhood, MAGA-hat-wearing, “if-you-don t-like-this-country-than-leave white folk.
Firefly Lane charts a friendship over 40 years (Image: NETFLIX)
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A flashback to the past in the 1970s revealed Bud and his wife Margie (Chelah Horsdal) had an argument stoked by Tully’s mother Cloud (Beau Garrett).
Bud warned Margie he knew about her affair and told her she had to choose between him and the other man.
Young Tully (Ali Skovbye) and Young Kate (Roan Curtis) also knew about the extramarital relations but hadn’t said anything.
Judging by Margie and Bud still being married later on, it appeared she made her decision.
Firefly Lane: Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke star (Image: NETFLIX)
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accessiBe is the world s first and leading web accessibility solution that uses AI and automation to convert websites to full accessibility and ADA compliance.
Michael Hingson
Michael Hingson
The company has announced that internationally acclaimed lecturer and New York Times bestselling author Michael Hingson has agreed to join the company as Chief Vision Officer (CVO).
As CVO, Hingson will play a key role in helping accessiBe spread awareness about the immense impact that non-accessible websites have on people with any kind of disability. It s a task that meshes perfectly with Hingson s decades as a living stereotype-breaker, demonstrating every day that people with disabilities can live a full life once artificial barriers have been removed from their path.