This treasure comes to us courtesy of Jessi from the comments on the previous post. When you are a football fan but also a vampire. Additional pictures available on Redfin. I have to say, the dedication to the theme is truly impressive. The backyard is so on point. The description of the house is equally
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S-Corp and Other Corps
I’m thinking of incorporating. What kind of corporation are you? I am going to give you a super valuable and totally awesome advice: talk to an accountant. I am not qualified to advise you on the type of corporation that’s best for you. Here is some background information for information purposes only. No matter what
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How I Got Scammed on Kickstarter
Behold the great huntress. As you all know, this is Tuna. In addition to Tuna we have Oliver and Salem, who are both senior cats. We are a multiple litter box household. So when I saw Catson on Kickstarter, I decided to back it. I considered pledging money for 2 Catsons, but I am naturally
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Texas Castles
Are homes really that big in Texas? A reader of Hidden Legacy Here are three Texas castles for you. 🙂 These are the “entry level” Texas mansions. Texas Castle 1 – 8627 Terra Dl, San Antonio, TX 78255 Lot: 1.08 acres. Size: 6,104 sq. ft. Price: $1,475,000. I can hear Californians screaming from here. 🙂
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Advances: How they Work
Advances “So if a writer gets an advance and the book does not sell well do they have to repay part of the advance? Or does it affect future contracts – no contract / no advance etc.? Or it varies per the contract in place?” Short answer is no, advance doesn’t need to be paid
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Squatters
When we considered buying this house, one of the biggest plusses for it was a second garage and a little apartment above it. Those with adult children know that being able to offer them their own private space, even a small one, is worth its weight in gold. Literally, if you are buying a house
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Favorite Kid Reads
What were your formative reads? Which books did you love as a child/teen? How did your reading habits and choices change (if at all) once you moved to the US? My father considered himself to be in charge of my education, which meant that I was handed books like 2001 Space Odyssey, Collected Works of
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Monday: the Food Edition
Has the pandemic made you adventurous with food out of necessity? No, I always liked trying new foods. When I was growing up in Russia, the menu was relatively simple. In winter, there is typically a soup, followed by very traditional starch- protein-vegetable plate. In summer, instead of the soup, that same plate is accompanied
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Women’s Life Skills
When I was a pre-teen and later a teenager, it was determined that I was deeply lacking in vital life skills. These skills were specifically female and constituted an essential part of becoming a successful Southern Russian wife and mother. Many decades before, my Don Cossack great-grandmother had to sew several elaborate dresses for herself
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Routine, Roles, and Friendship
How important is having a routine in writing? You seem very distraught whenever your routine is interrupted and I don’t know if it’s just because the deadlines or because it throws you off. Do you think you will ever retire from writing (not just publishing) or is it something your brain will always want to
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Facebook and Instagram Author Scammers
Scammers on Facebook and Instagram have targeted authors. They are creating profiles with author names and pictures and then solicit money from fans. This special snowflake even attempted to join the official fan group to troll for victims. How to spot a scammer Most successful authors do not friend fans first. This is a tactic
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I Have the Power!
How much do you get to control when you’re self-publishing? And how much do you stick to in terms of “industry standards” because they are good/established marketing even if you don’t agree with? Book length, fonts, cover type,”purity” of tropes, PG rating etc? Do you always listen to your agent or pub team if they
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