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I’m now an Award-Winning author. Other than a few school sports ribbons, and plenty of "second prize beauty contest wins" in Monopoly, this is a big deal for me. And to do it with my first adult fiction novel is something I never expected. After being shortlisted for the Page Turner Awards 2023, with my debut adult fiction novel, The Journey, back in October, this week the winners were announced. And I won! In two categories…
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Last night a baby girl died. Last night, on Mother’s Day, a new mother grieved. Last night, in less than 24 hours of being born, her newborn was laid to rest. Last night, a community came together to carry her grief and share the burden. Last night, silence swept through this lively tiny Mexican village. Last night a little soul was taken too soon. Last night… last night we said goodbye to Amaya
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If everyone knew to what extent we were all being digitally tracked, spied on, had our personal data sold, and privacy invaded – all without our knowledge or permission in most instances – we would all be in for a rude awakening. Personal data is now the most valuable resource on the planet! Yet we gladly give up our privacy, protection, safety, security, even basic rights, freedoms & liberties, all for convenience. But at what cost does convenience really come?
