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R. Jean Bell grew up in the United States but has spent the last twenty years in Denmark. A voracious reader since age three, she averages a book a day. She spends her time writing fiction and poetry, doing hobby photography, and being with her husband, horses, and dogs.
Havregryns Kugler (Oatmeal Balls): A Simple Danish “Candy”
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Havregryns Kugler (Oatmeal Balls): A Simple Danish “Candy”

Posted on December 22, 2018 by R. Jean Bell

One of my writer friends asked for the recipe for this after seeing me discuss it in our off topic chat on our writing server.…

Holiday Hopes: Microfiction
Fiction

Holiday Hopes: Microfiction

Posted on December 21, 2018 by R. Jean Bell

“Merry Christmas.” Her grandson kissed her cheek and handed her a bottle. “You had something for us?” Minerva rose. “I’ll make coffee.” “No time.” He…

Just a Child: A Fifty Word Story
Fiction

Just a Child: A Fifty Word Story

Posted on December 14, 2018 by R. Jean Bell

Mitch dismantled the weapon to clean it. “Is your sister gonna rat us out?” “Nah, I scared her good.” Grinning, Jake bagged the drugs. “Besides,…

Book Review: In Between the Stars by A. A. Ripley
Book Reviews

Book Review: In Between the Stars by A. A. Ripley

Posted on December 12, 2018 by R. Jean Bell

I have very mixed feelings this book. That makes reviewing it somewhat uncomfortable. Inan is a fun character. She’s not human and her society is…

Book Review: Batter Off Dead by Maymee Bell
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Book Review: Batter Off Dead by Maymee Bell

Posted on December 10, 2018 by R. Jean Bell

Sadly I wasn’t able to enjoy this book as much as some of my previous NetGalley selections. I read mysteries because I enjoy a mental…

Book Review: The Bark of the Town by Stella St. Claire
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Book Review: The Bark of the Town by Stella St. Claire

Posted on December 7, 2018 by R. Jean Bell

The Bark of the Town is a cozy mystery by Stella St. Claire that was released in early November. I read an ARC from NetGalley…

Paternal Peace: A Fifty Word Story
Fiction

Paternal Peace: A Fifty Word Story

Posted on December 6, 2018 by R. Jean Bell

Frozen grass crunched beneath Matt’s soles. His coat pulled tight, he waited opposite the open grave. The bells tolled. His brother, head bowed, supported Mother.…

Book Review: The Young Adult Writer’s Journey by Janet Schrader-Post & Elizabeth Fortin-Hinds
Book Reviews

Book Review: The Young Adult Writer’s Journey by Janet Schrader-Post & Elizabeth Fortin-Hinds

Posted on December 3, 2018 by R. Jean Bell

I am definitely in the target audience of The Young Adult Writer’s Journey. One of the already brewing works of mine is intended as a…

Book Review: No Man of Woman Born by Ada Mardoll
Book Reviews

Book Review: No Man of Woman Born by Ada Mardoll

Posted on November 17, 2018 by R. Jean Bell

First a small note. Please educate me if I misuse any terminology or say anything that doesn’t use preferred wordings. I’m new to this and…

Book Review: Irregardless of Murder by E.E. Kennedy
Book Reviews

Book Review: Irregardless of Murder by E.E. Kennedy

Posted on November 12, 2018 by R. Jean Bell

I should have loved Irregardless of Murder. I read huge volumes of cozy mysteries. Like the MC, I’m a grammar nerd who is annoyed by…

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R. Jean Bell grew up in the United States but has spent the last twenty years in Denmark. A voracious reader since age three, she averages a book a day. She spends her time writing fiction and poetry, doing hobby photography, and being with her husband, horses, and dogs.

Her work appears in Cast of Wonders, ParABnormal Magazine, and more. She additionally took second place in the 2019 BSFS poetry competiton.

She recently joined the first reader team at Apex Magazine.

The bex bee image and the bex-with-book image used with book reviews were both created by the extremely talented Matytan.

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