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Words by Webb is a blog about writing, reading, baking and plants - with a little bit of who knows what thrown in for fun.
You can contact me at jodiwebb9@gmail.com


Writing Contest Sale
Today's the last day to get 50% off an entry in a WOW Women on Writing contest - flash fiction or creative nonfiction. Have some fun with your writing and possibly win a prize! Learn more about the contests HERE . Enter the flash fiction contest for just $5 HERE or the creative nonfiction contest HERE . Deadline for 50% off is midnight December 1.
jodiwebb9
Nov 301 min read


Review of Captive Heart at Brantmar Castle
Captive Heart at Brantmar Castle is the second book in the Mysteries of the Heart series. you can check out my review of the first book, Lost Heart in King Manor HERE . I don't think there's any problem reading book 2 first and it's a great getaway (to Scotland) for a cold wintery day. More About Captive Heart at Brantmar Castle Two mysteries. One fight for survival. And danger closing in from both sides of the sea. Gabby Heart travels to a remote Scottish castle with her be
jodiwebb9
Nov 222 min read


Review of Book and Dagger
Looks like Nonfiction November should be renamed Nonfiction November: The World War II Years - at least here at Words by Webb. What can I say, I'm captivated by the many facets of this time period. Check out this book and then go bake apple pies! thanksgiving is only two days away. More About Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II At the start of WWII, the U.S. found itself in desperate need of an intelligence agency. The Office
jodiwebb9
Nov 223 min read


Review of Courage and a Castle
More about Courage and a Castle Courage and a Castle offers a unique and compassionate look at the human condition. The book opens with a poignant story about the author’s mother, Mary, near the end of her life and then reaches back to where Mary's memory no longer can. The book explores Mary's strength of character and strong work ethic that served as cornerstones for her future. Early in her marriage to the love of her life, Mary became the sole breadwinner for their famil
jodiwebb9
Nov 182 min read


Review of Code Girls
When my cousin Joann called from Syracuse to tell me I had to read Code Girls , I was under the impression that it was historical...
jodiwebb9
Nov 135 min read


Chicken Soup for Christmas
If you missed it, a few months ago I made my cats famous in Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from my Cat. You can check out the post HERE . I'm back with Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Spirit of Christmas. It actually went on sale October 14(my birthday!) but I decided to wait until a little closer to Christmas to announce it. And since it's flurrying outside, it seemed like the perfect day. This time I'm making some of the folks I used to work with at the Republican
jodiwebb9
Nov 111 min read


Holiday Giveaway from Sherri Dodd
Before you tell me to stop jumping into the holidays too early, I couldn't wait with this one because the third book in the trilogy ends on Christmas Day (or Yule if you're a witch). So this is the perfect trilogy for November and December. You can read my review and enter to win the trilogy PLUS lots of fun extras. You have until Black Friday to enter HERE. Tell all your paranormal, witch, fantasy, holiday, mystery, or romance loving friends.
jodiwebb9
Nov 81 min read


Review of The War Correspondents
November is National Nonfiction Month so I'm shooting for one nonfiction book each month. I'll try to mix it up with some history(my...
jodiwebb9
Nov 62 min read


Review of Zachary: The Seagoing Cowboy
Yes, I know I just announced days ago that I would be dedicating my blog to nonfiction reads to celebrate Nonfiction November. This is a fiction book but it is based on a historical event and I just couldn't resist sharing it with you. Thanks to Shirley and WOW Women on Writing who is organizing the tour. More About Zachary: The Seagoing Cowboy Zachary Whitlock knows sheep. He knows farming and knows what it’s like to have his best friend forced into an internment camp for Ja
jodiwebb9
Nov 52 min read


Review of You Never Know
Welcome to Nonfiction November at Words by Webb. I wrote more about this eye-opening month on WOW-Women on Writing. Check it out HERE . Although I'll be featuring some fiction, most of this month I'll be sticking to nonfiction. You can read whatever you like but if you need inspiration, this year's theme is Past Puzzles and Timeless Treasures. Hmmm...not sure what that includes but I do love history so that might fit into Past Puzzles. Oddly, I'm starting out with a type of n
jodiwebb9
Nov 15 min read
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