Times of Our Lives: The Newsletter

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Apologies for the delayed release of our February Newsletter! 😊.

Happy February!

Happy Valentine's Day!

It's time for love and tenderness! It's wonderful to connect with you again! I hope you're doing well and staying healthy. As always, thank you for your incredible support and for joining me on these reading adventures. Please share this newsletter with fellow readers to help spread the word!

I've been working hard getting copyrights and making my brand new website! This edition of T.O.O.L.: The Newsletter is packed with updates! We'll dive into highlights from Times of Our Lives, some Behind the Curtain insights, a few prize-winning games, and more.

Please be advised: This newsletter contains spoilers for the Times of Our Lives series.

Keep reading for all the details and more!

Discover highlights from Into the Void, Part Three of Times of Our Lives!

But beware, spoilers lurk within! If you're waiting to begin the series, come back to this section after you've finished.

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⚫ Chapter 6

Violette talks to The Resistance.

🟪 Chapter 7

Elias learns a new trick and dreams of his past.

🔷Chapter 8

Charolette deals with her grief and is surprised by a friend.

Purchase The Lies Told in the Dark and Journey to the Past NOW! Into the Void coming soon!!!

By the description of Into the Void, we all know that love is being ignited.

Do we know who will be the lucky duck that falls in love? Will more than one person be falling? Cast your answers below!

STAY TUNED: Discover more in upcoming editions of Times of Our Lives: The Newsletter.

Welcome to GUESS THE QUOTE!!!

The Rules:

1. I will write a quote below...
2. You fill out the Google Form (The Button Below) with who you think said it...
3. Wait until the next edition of Times of Our Lives: The Newsletter for the answer...
4. If you answered correctly, you will be mailed specialized The Lies Told in the Dark OR Journey to the Past bookmarks for you and your friends!

"It didn't even hurt."

I'm taking it easy on you for this "Guess the Quote"

-Dina

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Did you expect that one? I didn't... Alright, I did, but I was the one asking. 🙃.

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We always say that there is inspiration in everything! Through a conversation, a certain smell in the air, a small moment, anything! Here is a little inspiration to get you through the month.

In our last edition, you unjumbled the January new chapter jumble! You lucky ducks!

Enjoy this February Word Jumble!

Unjumble the words below to reveal our message!

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Yhpap

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📚Here are the answers to our January Jumble!

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Tune in next time for Word Jumble in the next edition of TOOL: The Newsletter.

This section is dedicated to congratulating and showcasing interesting individuals and groups who run their own businesses. I love showcasing small business owners! If you are interested in getting a shout-out, please email me anytime or CLICK HERE!

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• S & J Produce gets the singular focus for this newsletter. In a community's time of need, they offered two free packs of water bottles. The South had a deep freeze, and then the water in multiple counties went completely out. Thank you so much for all you do for the community!

Keep up the fabulous work!

Love, Dina

P.S. I wouldn't have been able to start this newsletter journey without the help of Malerie Baker, Career Coach.

I would not have been able to edit Times of Our Lives: Journey to the Past without the help of Victoria Sheeley, Author.

Check out our three previous editions below!

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Edition #13

Edition #14

Edition #15

Don't forget to get your copy of The Lies Told in the Dark and Journey to the Past.

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Thank you for catching up with me through Times of Our Lives: The Newsletter. I love to share updates with you and hope they bring a smile to your face.

If you have any news to share or want to chat, please reach out—I’d love to hear from you! Stay well and take care, everyone. I can’t wait for the next edition of Times of Our Lives: The Newsletter!

With love,

Dina Galarza Mapes, Author

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