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What to Do If You Think You’ve Been Plagiarised

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672. Part III of A Soul to Keep with Heaving Bosoms

Every now and again, I get to do a crossover episode with the Heaving Bosoms podcast. We pick a truly bonkers sexy book, and recap it across two shows. In this case – it’s three shows. Hi Heaving Bosoms listeners! I’m so happy you’re here! This time, Melody asked if I had any suggestions for a title. YES I DID. A Soul to Keep: Duskwalker Brides: Book One by Opal Reyne was taking up a … Continue reading 672. Part III of A Soul to Keep with Heaving Bosoms

Thank you for Coming to the Crafty Zoom!

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This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading Thank you for Coming to the Crafty Zoom!

What is Your Current Crafty Focus?

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I’m curious about your crafting and hobbies and what you’re up to! What are you doing lately to support and recharge yourself? (I’m very nosy this week. )   Tara: I’m playing Hades again and have also been playing Balatro on my Nintendo Switch for months. Sarah: Hades! There is a lot of Balatro happening in Casa Wendell amongst my offspring. Tara: I think I’ve played almost 400 hours of Balatro since December . It’s a perfect … Continue reading What is Your Current Crafty Focus?

Links: Video Games, Museums, & More

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Welcome back to Wednesday Links! How are we all doing? Did anyone take part in the No Kings protest or any Pride festivities this past weekend? Boston had both on the same day. I loved seeing cities and towns, big and small, congregate in support of protecting their communities. I’m not a big fan of the summer and it usually flies by in a bit of a haze, but I’m even more eager to get … Continue reading Links: Video Games, Museums, & More

Tonight! 8pm ET! Join us for a Crafty Zoom, or a Zoomy Craft!

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This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading Tonight! 8pm ET! Join us for a Crafty Zoom, or a Zoomy Craft!

The Why and How of Reading Slumps

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This piece of literary mayhem is exclusive to Smart Bitches After Dark, but fret not. If you’d like to join, we’d love to have you! Have a look at our membership options, and come join the fun! If you want to have a little extra fun, be a little more yourself, and be part of keeping the site open for everyone in the future, we can’t wait to see you in our new subscription-based section … Continue reading The Why and How of Reading Slumps

Book Review

All the Jingle Ladies by Beth Garrod

All the Jingle Ladies

This guest review comes from Lisa! A longtime romance aficionado and frequent commenter to SBTB, Lisa is a queer Latine critic with a sharp tongue and lots of opinions. She frequently reviews at All About Romance and Women Write About Comics, where she’s on staff, and you can catch her at @‌thatbouviergirl on Twitter. There, she shares good reviews, bracing industry opinions and thoughtful commentary when she’s not on her grind looking for the next good … Continue reading All the Jingle Ladies by Beth Garrod

Hide Your Wallet

Hide Your Wallet: June 17th Release Week

Happy Tuesday, everyone! We’re halfway through June, but only have one more release this month. June through September is always a blur. Sometimes I forget August even exists. How are your new release lists looking today? Anything you’re excited for?

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