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Taking a Break!

Taking a Break!

by Lorie Lewis Ham


KRL is taking a vacation this weekend! While October was a lot of fun, I also had a LOT of book events and I am in much need of a break. We will have midweek guest posts next week and be back with a full issue on November 9! There may be a few smaller issues over the next couple of months due to the holidays. Hope everyone had a great Halloween!

The Role of Graduate Education in Preparing Future Social Work Leaders

The Role of Graduate Education in Preparing Future Social Work Leaders

by Staff


As social challenges grow more complex, the need for skilled social work leaders who can navigate these challenges has never been greater. With rising mental health concerns, family support issues, and community welfare needs, social workers are essential in bridging critical gaps. Yet, stepping into impactful leadership roles requires more than a passion for service; it demands a foundation of specialized knowledge, leadership skills, and hands-on experience that only a graduate-level program can offer.

<em>The Education of Angels</em> Presented By Kings Players

The Education of Angels Presented By Kings Players

by Cyndi Maxwell


The Kings Players’ final production for the 2024 Season will be The Education of Angels, by Matthew Carlin. Two angels-in-training are sent to earth to help Dave who has cold feet on his wedding day. This is their final exam to earn their wings. Toss in a New York cabbie, a bossy and interfering ex-wife, a kindly pastor, and a best man who takes his job very seriously! A witty and touching show all ages will enjoy!

Read With Care – Along with a Cold Beverage & Hot Partner: <em>Sex & Violins</em>: An Erotic Crime Anthology

Read With Care – Along with a Cold Beverage & Hot Partner: Sex & Violins: An Erotic Crime Anthology

by Linda Kay Hardie



I’ve been a writer ever since I made them teach me the alphabet when I was four years old. I’ve been told all my life to “write what you know” by schoolteachers, writing instructors, editors, agents, and college professors. I also trained to be a journalist and report “just the facts, ma’am.” I know how this all works. So, yikes! After reading these stories, I’m kind of afraid to meet some of the authors I share space with in Sex & Violins: An Erotic Crime Anthology edited by Sandra Murphy.

How Owners Corporations Support Community Living in Melbourne?

How Owners Corporations Support Community Living in Melbourne?

by Staff


Living in Melbourne’s shared apartment communities brings the benefits of convenience and a sense of community but also involves responsibilities in shared spaces. Here’s where Owners Corporations (OC) come into play. An OC, also known as a corporate body, is central to maintaining the harmony and upkeep of these residential communities.

Practical Ways to Add Comfort to Your Daily Routine

Practical Ways to Add Comfort to Your Daily Routine

by Staff


In our fast-paced lives, finding moments of comfort is crucial for maintaining mental and physical well-being. Making small, practical changes to your daily routine can greatly enhance your comfort and, consequently, improve your productivity and health. This article offers straightforward ways to integrate comfort into your everyday activities, ensuring your day begins and ends with a sense of tranquility and contentment.

<em>The Dark Wives</em> By Ann Cleeves: Review/Giveaway

The Dark Wives By Ann Cleeves: Review/Giveaway

by Lorie Lewis Ham


I am a huge fan of the Vera TV show, as well as Shetland, and I love Ann’s Matthew Venn books, but I had never read any of her other books until this one. Because I have seen the TV series twice I didn’t feel lost at all jumping into her new Vera Stanhope book, The Dark Wives, and honestly now I can’t wait to read more Vera books.

Taking a Break!

by Lorie Lewis Ham


KRL is taking a vacation this weekend! While October was a lot of fun, I also had a LOT of book events and I am in much need of a break. We will have midweek guest posts next week and be back with a full issue on November 9! There may be a few smaller issues over the next couple of months due to the holidays. Hope everyone had a great Halloween!

The Role of Graduate Education in Preparing Future Social Work Leaders

by Staff


As social challenges grow more complex, the need for skilled social work leaders who can navigate these challenges has never been greater. With rising mental health concerns, family support issues, and community welfare needs, social workers are essential in bridging critical gaps. Yet, stepping into impactful leadership roles requires more than a passion for service; it demands a foundation of specialized knowledge, leadership skills, and hands-on experience that only a graduate-level program can offer.

Key Skills for Success in the Field of Social Work

by Staff


Social work isn't just a job; it's a calling. It requires a special kind of person – someone who is compassionate, patient, and determined. But beyond these personal qualities, there are specific skills that can make a social worker truly effective.

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The Boyfriend By Frieda McFadden

by K.G. Whitehurst

Frieda McFadden, now a part-time physician specializing in brain injury, is a multiple award-winning author of psychological thrillers. She considers her training gives her an advantage in writing such works. Most, like The Boyfriend, are standalones, so no worries about coming into the middle of a series.

The Boyfriend By Frieda McFadden

by K.G. Whitehurst

Frieda McFadden, now a part-time physician specializing in brain injury, is a multiple award-winning author of psychological thrillers. She considers her training gives her an advantage in writing such works. Most, like The Boyfriend, are standalones, so no worries about coming into the middle of a series.

Mystery Coming Attractions: November 2024

by Victoria Fair

As I stare out my window, transfixed by the bejeweled leaves tumbling to the ground, I can't help but wonder where October went. Of course, the fall décor slowly being pushed to the clearance racks at stores, as Christmas decorations infiltrate every aisle and endcap doesn't help.

How I Failed My Way into Writing Books

by David Aljuni

March 24, 2021. My family and I were enjoying dinner after a show. I was working two jobs at the time, plus making my first feature film. After years of planning, I had shot most of it with the best cast anyone could have asked for, and magic had been made. I had brought my laptop and hard drive with me, hoping I could get some more editing done in the three-and-a-half-hour drive both to and from the show, but we were all in the moment and enjoying each other's company, so no editing had been done thus far on the trip.

DNA-Based Beauty: Modern Skin Rejuvenation Guide

by Staff

Advancements in skincare have led to remarkable treatments that offer deep, cellular-level rejuvenation. DNA-based treatments are among these innovative options, bringing a unique approach to skincare that promotes healing and renewal from within.

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The Education of Angels Presented By Kings Players

by Cyndi Maxwell

The Kings Players’ final production for the 2024 Season will be The Education of Angels, by Matthew Carlin. Two angels-in-training are sent to earth to help Dave who has cold feet on his wedding day. This is their final exam to earn their wings. Toss in a New York cabbie, a bossy and interfering ex-wife, a kindly pastor, and a best man who takes his job very seriously! A witty and touching show all ages will enjoy!

The Education of Angels Presented By Kings Players

by Cyndi Maxwell

The Kings Players’ final production for the 2024 Season will be The Education of Angels, by Matthew Carlin. Two angels-in-training are sent to earth to help Dave who has cold feet on his wedding day. This is their final exam to earn their wings. Toss in a New York cabbie, a bossy and interfering ex-wife, a kindly pastor, and a best man who takes his job very seriously! A witty and touching show all ages will enjoy!

It’s Scary On The Surface Promises a Spooktacular Evening For the Whole Family

by Chelsea Jones

Mark your calendars for October 11 and prepare for a night filled with music, community, and Halloween spirit. It’s Scary On The Surface Part 3 is entering its third year, featuring live local music, food and drink, trick-or-treat bags for kids, face painting, and more. This Halloween-themed event will be hosted at the Selma Arts Center in downtown Selma on Friday, October 11. With tickets priced between $12 and $15 (children 10 and under get in free), this night promises fall fun the whole family can enjoy.

Blake Jones & the Trike Shop Record Release Show

by Chelsea Jones

I sat my father down recently to get the scoop on his upcoming free show slash record release show party. My dad is Blake Jones, that one local musician who won’t quit, leader of Blake Jones & The Trike Shop, thereminist extraordinaire, Beatles fanatic, chocolate enjoyer, and all-round good guy.

Missing Persons: A Ghost Short Story

by Ellyn Siegel

I handed my friend Graham a print out of the portrait I’d just taken of him and he burst into tears. He was sitting in the tapestry chair with his elbows resting on the wooden, carved lions head armrests, gazing into the near distance, exactly as I’d asked him to pose.

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Halloween Trunk-or-Treat: The Spookiest Car Show Returns/Salem’s Story

by Juan Guitron

Mark your calendars for October 26 at 1 p.m. as Valley Animal Center is thrilled to invite you to its Fourth Annual Trunk-or-Treat Car Show, a frightfully fun celebration perfect for the whole family! This annual event, taking place at 3934 N. Hayston Avenue, seeks to bring community members together to raise both in-kind and monetary donations for the nonprofit no-kill shelter for dogs and cats.

Halloween Trunk-or-Treat: The Spookiest Car Show Returns/Salem’s Story

by Juan Guitron

Mark your calendars for October 26 at 1 p.m. as Valley Animal Center is thrilled to invite you to its Fourth Annual Trunk-or-Treat Car Show, a frightfully fun celebration perfect for the whole family! This annual event, taking place at 3934 N. Hayston Avenue, seeks to bring community members together to raise both in-kind and monetary donations for the nonprofit no-kill shelter for dogs and cats.

Feral Paws Rescue: To Their Rescue!!

by Paula Hunsacker

Orange County hoarder case of 83 cats––all lived inside a house since they were kittens. We were asked to help save a few of these kitties who are scared and shelter-labeled Semi-Feral. We are so happy to say, with the help of two other rescues in Los Angeles, we were able to save five that were remaining at the shelter and set to be euthanized at the end of the day.

Rats through the Years, and the Artistic Styles of Five Sisters

by Stephanie Cameron

Linda and her husband first became interested in rats when her husband (who had kept a pet mouse years ago) thought about getting another mouse. He did some research and found that rats would actually be a better fit. They contemplated getting rats for months when Linda describes how her husband, who did radio and TV work, produced “a TV program for an independent TV station, and found Rattie Ratz and decided to do a segment on rats. Well, we came home with three rats that were eight weeks old! …Even back then we had no idea how involved we would get with rats over the years.” That was in January of 2006.

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New Theatre Opportunities For KCUSD Middle & Elementary Schools

by Lorie Lewis Ham

While Reedley High School has been well known for its theatre productions for quite some time, I recently became aware that theatre was happening at some Kings Canyon Unified School District (KCUSD) K-8 schools in Reedley, so I set out to learn more. Little did I realize that this actually began last year and somehow slipped under KRL’s radar, with the first show, a production of High School Musical Jr., performed by TL Reed students at Silas Bartsch.

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How to Calculate Your Carbon Footprint: Tools and Techniques

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As concerns about climate change intensify, understanding our personal and organizational carbon footprints has never been more crucial. A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly and indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product. By calculating this footprint, we can identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions to reduce our impact on the environment.

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Jackie Dale-TheCatMother/Cat Trapper: Brimming With Kittens

by Jackie Dale


Due to the fact that I’m filled to the brim with kittens, it has been a somewhat slow month. I have been helping people get cats fixed and doing TNR as well. I will set traps at various locations and hope for the best. Some locations make trapping difficult, and it is often slow going. I trapped for one family that I had previously helped with several cats.

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