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Our first March 2014 Book Winner!!
Congratulations to Stephanie Kennerly the winner of Janie Chang’s novel THREE SOULS!! Stephanie, I’ll get the book to you soon! Meanwhile, I hope you’ll all “tune in” next Wednesday, March 19 for information on our next free book! Blessings! Sue Harrison
Sue please tell Neil his latest My Sky is just beautiful the colours in sky are amazing. It’s looks so peaceful. Nature is just awesome!
I’ll be sure to tell him, Trish! Thank you!