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Statue of St. Michael the Archangel holding a sword, representing spiritual warfare and protection.

Did You Know? St. Michael’s Lent began as a personal devotion of St. Francis of Assisi. Starting on August 15 and ending on September 29, St. Francis kept this 40-day season of prayer and fasting in honor of both the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Michael the Archangel. His example inspired early Franciscans to adopt the tradition, though it’s less common today.

Laptop and coffee mug on a desk with the text “How to Write a Guest Post” — author blog graphic

Learn how to write a guest post that connects with readers, builds your author brand, and gets results, even if it’s your first time guest posting.

Overhead shot of a bowl of apple barley porridge topped with cinnamon, apple slices, and maple drizzle on a rustic table.

There’s something deeply comforting about waking up to a warm, gently spiced breakfast that practically made itself while you slept. This Apple Barley Porridge is my favorite kind of fall magic.

A tall glass of pumpkin pie protein shake with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon

If smoothies and protein shakes are your thing, you will love our pumpkin pie protein shake. No added sugars, no artificial ingredients, No so-called natural flavors. Just simple real food ingredients, with real food healing properties.

Example of Amazon A+ Content layout for indie authors featuring book covers, comparison charts, and branded visuals

How to Create A+ Content for Your Novel on Amazon (Even If You’re Not Techy) Your book is out in the world.

Maria's Bookshop Signing with Michelle L. Clifton

Michelle L. Clifton celebrates a sold-out book signing at Maria’s Bookshop in Durango, with a surprise serenade from the Durango Barbershoppers. On

Author Michelle L. Clifton event banner featuring upcoming book signing, live Q&A, and cozy mystery book release dates from the Taryn O’Kelly Mystery Series.

Join Me for a Book Signing at Maria’s Bookshop in Durango! Mark your calendars, mystery lovers! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll

A glass of Maple Cherry Old Fashioned with an Amarena cherry garnish, rich amber whiskey, and ice, set against a warm, cozy backdrop.

A Maple Cherry Old Fashioned: The Perfect Cocktail for Taryn O’Kelly’s Cruise Adventure – originally featured on Angel’s Book Nook There’s nothing

A tall glass of Spicy Bloody Mary with celery, lime, and a chili-salt rim, garnished to perfection and ready for a bold brunch.

Solve a Mystery and Sip a Spicy Bloody Mary! Originally posted on FUONLYKNEW for my virtual book tour. When you board a

Two vibrant cocktails on a sunlit table: a creamy Amaretto Sour garnished with a lemon twist, and a classic Margarita rimmed with salt and adorned with a lime wedge.

Sip Into Vacation Mode with An Amaretto Sour (and a Margarita!) Inspired by Cruises, Cocktails, and Corpses originally featured on Deal Sharing