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  MURDER IS PAR FOR THE COURSE IN NEW NOVEL BLENDING MYSTERY AND POLITICAL SATIRE   March  2 3 , 2025, New York, NY –  Fayetteville Mafia Press/Tucker DS Press is proud to release  PUBLIC COMMENT: A DEBRA WOLFSON MYSTERY,  the debut novel from S.L. Jacobs and the first in a series of featuring Debra Wolfson, a middle-aged family-law mediator and dedicated selectwoman with a fondness for oatmeal raisin cookies and a nose for solving mysteries. Public Comment,  a finalist for Killer Nashville’s Claymore Award, holds up a satiric small-town mirror to governance as a really good place to hide murderous secrets. Wendell Williams, a stunted and narcissistic groundskeeper at a local golf course, contemplates and commits a couple of murders. He has his reasons (tremendous reasons), and the golf course proves convenient for his purposes. To keep his secrets buried, he convinces half the townspeople that he is a visionary leader and that any development of ...

    From Boatyard to Backyard: How One Founder Turned Loss  into  a Mission for Pet Safety Marine-grade engineering meets purpose-driven design in  Dog h ook’s  built-to-last tethering system   For many American entrepreneurs, the spark behind a new company is not a spreadsheet or pitch deck, but a deeply personal moment that exposes a real-world problem. That is especially true in the pet industry, where founders are often motivated by love, responsibility, and the desire to protect a member of the family. With nearly 70% of U.S. households owning a pet and dogs remaining the most popular companion animal, the stakes around pet safety have never been higher. 1   Dog h ook  was born from that reality, and from the life experience of its founder, Brian Hoffman.   Hoffman did not come from the pet products world. His background was forged in boatyards, marinas, and   offshore sailing  where  safety, durability, and precision...

  Check out the latest lineup of upcoming popular shows premiering this April.  FOX’s The Masked Singer  (Season 14 Two-Hour Finale April 1) ABOUT:  It is time for the epic and supersized season finale of The Masked Singer with two hours of marvelous performances, four unmaskings and just one winner that will take home Hollywood's most coveted prize, The Golden Mask Trophy! in the all-new "Finale" episode of The Masked Singer airing Wednesday, Apr 1 (8:00-10:04 PM ET/PT) on FOX. ABC’s Home For Good  (Premieres April 4) ABOUT:   Home For Good  is a home renovation series dedicated to honoring America’s everyday heroes – from first responders and military veterans to community champions. Hosted by Art Edmonds, each 30-minute weekly episode goes beyond aesthetics to deliver life-changing home transformations for deserving recipients who have overcome extraordinary challenges.  More than just a home makeover show, th...

  Easter isn’t just about candy. Here are some fun toys and collectibles that will make your Easter basket even more exciting. MAGNA-TILES® microMAGS Spring Garden 24-Piece Travel Set $19.99 | Ages 3+ | Target , Walmart, Amazon A spring-ready spin on the #1 magnetic building sets brand, this pastel garden-themed microMAGS set features decorated flower and tulip tiles plus an adorable bunny figure. Compact and travel-friendly, it’s perfect for Easter weekend outings and fully compatible with all MAGNA-TILES sets for frustration-free expansion. Pour   Palz  Mini Bear Keyring $3.99 | Ages 3+ | Target A creative Easter basket win under $5! Kids can swirl and  pour  paint to create mesmerizing marbled designs on their own mini bear keychain. Craft + collectible = a fun alternative to candy. I Love Aromie™ Blooms $12.97 | Ages 4+ | Walmart A sensory standout for spring. These plush fragrant friends release a  visible mist  when kids gently squeeze the leaf,...

Easter is a time of reflection, and while young children may not understand that, we as parents can gently guide them through stories and music and family discussions. The following books are wonderful ways to interact with your children and teach them all the different ways that God plays an important role in their lives. You can also teach them different ways to pray, show them different stories of the Bible and encourage them how to be creative. Book Information  Jesus, Our True Friend : Jesus, Our True Friend is a beautiful collection of seven stories from Jesus’ life that share the good news—that our Rescuer has come to mend God’s broken world, bring us back to God, and show us what Love is really like. From Sally Lloyd-Jones and Jago, the creators of the beloved and bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, these stories will fill your heart with joy as you come to understand just how deep God’s love is for you. Hey-O! Coloring Book : With over 90 pages of coloring fun and tear-...

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for FOX Entertainment Studios. The Faithful: Women of the Bible premieres this Sunday on Fox. I’m so excited about this series. It’s so wonderful to see a series based on some of the women who shaped the Bible and history, so tremendously. This will be a wonderful way for my husband and I to spend our Sunday nights.  ABOUT The highly anticipated Biblical Event Series,  The Faithful: Women of the Bible , starring Minnie Driver, Natacha Karam, and Jeffrey Donovan, premieres Sunday, March 22 (8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX and unfolds as a three-week television event culminating on Easter Sunday, April 5 . Episodes will also stream the next day on Hulu. Filmed on location in Rome and Matera, Italy, this landmark drama thoughtfully brings to life stories from the Book of Genesis through the women whose lives were woven into God’s unfolding plan. Through moments of waiting, trust, brokenness, forgiveness, and redemption, the seri...

  As Spring Break Approaches, 25-Year Media Literacy Expert Jennifer Barger Shares   5 Social Media Tips for Parents     Spring Break is around the corner and millions of young people with first-time cell phones and tablets are likely to be glued to their smart devices.  Fortunately, a  longtime teen advocate and 25-year Media Literacy Expert - Jennifer Berger – is available to share  5 Social Media Tips for Parents .      Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit Ready Set Screen,  Jennifer  also has introduced a timely and important new resource called "The Social Media Driver's License," a first-of-its-kind program to prepare kids 10-14 for the  a doption of smartphones and the use of social media in their lives.  www. socialmediadriverslicense.org .     Tip #1: Adjust your mirror to see things through their eyes Showing interest instead of judgment not only strengthens your connection, but can als...