My First Blog Anniversary!

Today is the first year anniversary of my blog. I am really excited! I can't believe one year has gone by so fast! Thanks to you, my readers, this blog has far exceeded my hopes. I have read and reviewed many great books on women in various periods of history, and I hope I have provided enjoyable reviews to you so that you may have been exposed to some of these and read a few yourself. I have also got to interview a few wonderful authors and gained insight from them about their writing and publishing. This is the first year, and I am still learning and growing, and I encourage you to keep coming here to hear about more great books and share my love for women throughout history who are models of strength and resourcefulness. Their inspirational stories teaches us life lessons we can apply in our everyday lives and that anyone can make a difference in our world.

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  1. DianeAugust 13, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    Congratulations, Lauralee! That's wonderful. I know just how you feel...
    You have a great blog and I wish you all the best with it.

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  2. Lauralee JacksAugust 13, 2014 at 9:51 AM

    Thanks. I greatly appreciate it!

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