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anemulligan

anemulligan

My CV reads like the yellowpages of jobs. I've been everything from a hairdresser to a lobbyist to published playwright to a business manager to aspiring novelist. I was creative arts director for my church for 11 years, but now I'm a full time writer. I serve on the Operating Board of ACFW as Zone Officer. Any Christian who writes fiction... more »
  • Atlanta, Ge, USA
  • member since August 1 2007

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  • A Mile in My Flip-Flops: A Novel
    • Rated 4 stars

    “I loved A Mile in My Flip-Flops. Gretchen is a bumbling house flipper whose efforts are hilarious, but somehow in the end, she manages to pull it off, and renovates not only her house but her life. Delicious characters and an unforgettable story make a great read. If you enjoy watching HGTV, you'll love A Mile in My Flip-Flops. I give it a high recommendation.”

    anemulligan wrote this review Thursday, July 31 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Whispers of the Bayou
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Whispers of the Bayou has more twists and turns than a rollercoaster. Filled with murder, buried secrets, hidden rooms, and obscure messages, it's one of the best mysteries I've read. From Manhattan to a mist-shrouded bayou with Spanish moss hanging from the trees, the setting couldn't be more diametrical. I love a book when the setting becomes a character in itself.

    Miranda's catapulted into her journey by an attack. When she tells her aunt, who raised her, about it, she reveals some of Miranda's past and shaves a portion of her hair off, uncovering a strange tattoo on her scalp. What kind of parent would tattoo her child's scalp?

    That's what Miranda wants to know. Her aunt reluctantly reveals Willy's request for her to come to Louisiana. Determined to know more about her past, Miranda goes, but when she gets there, Willy confuses her more with tales of her being the keeper of the secret. Then he dies before she knows what it's all about. Left to uncover the mystery without even knowing what it's about is daunting enough, but what she discovers about her own past is chilling.

    And there I'll leave it. No spoilers here but forget what I said about more twists than a rollercoaster. This has more twists than rigatoni. Suffice it to say, I thoroughly enjoyed Whispers of the Bayou. I give it a high recommendation.”

    anemulligan wrote this review Thursday, July 31 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Splitting Harriet (Tamara Leigh Series)
    • Rated 4 stars

    “If you like humor mixed with dead-on characterization, you'll love Splitting Harriet. Her self-imposed role of tradition-savior is hilarious and almost oxymoronic, except Leigh makes you believe it. Well written, these characters leap off the page and into your life. Highly recommended, Splitting Harriet would make a great Christmas gift. Don't forget a copy for yourself, though, or you'll miss out on the fun.

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    anemulligan wrote this review Thursday, July 31 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • I Heart Bloomberg
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Hijinks abound in this hilarious yet touching look at friendship and coming of age. From Kendall's misleading ad to the eclectic mix of personalities, Carlson dishes out a memorable tale of real life situations and clever solutions. So grab a tall icy glass of lemonade and head for the nearest hammock with i heart bloomberg and get ready for an afternoon of fun. I give i heart bloomberg a very high recommendation.”

    anemulligan wrote this review Thursday, July 31 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • When Zeffie Got a Clue (A Cozy Mystery, Book 3)
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Once again Peggy Darty teases her reader to those delightful offshore breezes on the Florida coast. The town of Summer Breeze is almost another character in this third of the Murder and Mayhem on the Florida Coast series. It's filled with mystery, romance and more twists and turns than a rollercoaster.

    When Zeffie Got a Clue is heartwarming and fun, a page turner to be sure. Darty has done it again, and I can't wait to see where she takes us next. If you're a lover of cozy mysteries, you need to get When Zeffie Got a Clue. I give it a high recommendation.”

    anemulligan wrote this review Thursday, July 31 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Beach Dreams (The Beach House Series)
    • Rated 4 stars

    “Tiffany LeBouef recently lost her mother to cancer. Still grieving, Tiffany seeks rest for her body and soul at a cozy beach house in San Diego. A scheduling mix-up causes a double booking, and Tiffany ends up sharing the house with a woman named Eve. When Eve's boyfriend, Jeremy, arrives to surprise Eve, he's surprised to see Tiffany as well. He settles in at the beach house next door, and what happens after that surprises them all.

    Review:
    With Beach Dreams, Trish Perry has written the perfect follow-up book to Sally John's bestselling Beach House series, The Beach House and Castles in the Sand, two of my favorite books. While different in voice and style, Perry's characters continue the tradition in that they have life-changing occurrences at the beach house.

    Tiffany, a fairly new Christian, is struggling in her metamorphosis, trying to adjust her thoughts and reactions to be more Christ-like. She made me laugh out loud more than once at her mishaps, but don't think this is merely a piece of fluff. There are some powerful truths behind the humorous delivery, and while I laughed, I also shed a tear or two over the tender moments of revelation. I give Beach Dreams a high recommendation.”

    anemulligan wrote this review Thursday, July 31 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Dark Horse: A Political Thriller
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Dark Horse is the most powerful novel I've read in the last few years. Gripping doesn't come close to describing it. It reads like a commentary on the news events of 2008. A top advisor to Presidential campaigns, Ralph Reed's insider knowledge of and experience in the political arena is reflected in characters that not only leap off the pages but make you wonder if it's fiction. It is and I want to vote for Bob Long! I recommend you go to Reed's website and look at the photos and his bio.

    Amazingly, Dark Horse was outlined 30 years ago for a time such as this: when both political parties have lost the respect they once merited. What we witnessed in the 2008 Democratic primary plays out in Dark Horse: mud-slinging infomercials, delegate controversies, a spy within Long's campaign, and more. I don't want to give away much about the story; you need to read it for yourself.

    A potent political thriller, Dark Horse is an eye-opening revelation into the most flagrant problems of the American two-party system. It's a page-turning rollercoaster-ride of a novel—a five star read!”

    anemulligan wrote this review Thursday, July 31 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • When the Soul Mends: A Novel (Sisters of the Quilt)
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Rarely is the third book in a series better than the two previous ones, especially when the others are bestsellers. But Cindy Woodsmall has outdone herself.

    When the Soul Mends is an amazing finale to this series. Woodsmall does more than weave a great story; she can change your mind without you realizing she's done it. I had firmly sworn my allegiance to certain characters, and I don't change my mind easily. I've been known to throw a book across the room halfway through if it doesn't go the way I want it to. With the finesse of a master word weaver, Woodsmall makes the characters' changes subtle and incremental. In other words—real life.

    When the Soul Mends is filled with conflict from beginning to end as Hannah battles not only obstinate family members, but the desires of her own heart. I couldn't put it down and finished it in one spell-binding sitting.

    Not often does a series settle into my soul like the Sisters of the Quilt series has, and
    When the Soul Mends gets my highest recommendation. It's a 5-star read.”

    anemulligan wrote this review Thursday, July 31 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Murder on the Ol' Bunions

    Murder on the Ol' Bunions

    by S. Dionne Moore
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Murder on the Ol' Bunions opens sassy and never quits. I fell in love with LaTisha's indomitable spirit and impudence. We talk about characters leaping off the pages of a book, and LaTisha does. Well ... maybe not leap. LaTisha limps. Bunions, you know.

    Moore didn’t give us a generic lovely, young sleuth. LaTisha Barnhart is an overweight grandmother and bossy. While the supporting cast have equally distinct personalities, Moore maintains a good balance of characters throughout. By the time I turned the last page, I truly didn't want this to end. I laughed all the way through it, and never guess whodunit.

    This is Moore's debut book, and I'm anxiously awaiting the next one: Poly Dent Loses Grip. Novel Reviews gives Murder on the Ol' Bunions a high recommendation. A perfect read for a spring afternoon.”

    anemulligan wrote this review Thursday, July 31 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • That's (Not Exactly) Amore: A Novel (Drama Queens)
    • Rated 5 stars

    “Grab a white chocolate latte and send the kids to the neighbors, 'cause you're in for a fab fun read! That's (not quite) Amore is perhaps the most hilarious romance I've read, bar none. Set in Manhattan and Long Island, you can feel the vibes so indigenous to New York. Laini is self-deprecating (can we all say "been there"?) as she finds herself alone in the apartment she once shared with her friends. They've all gotten engaged and married, leaving Laini alone with a ticking biological clock. The third in the Drama Queen series, That's (not quite) Amore gets my highest recommendation.”

    anemulligan wrote this review Thursday, July 31 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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