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Here’s Chapter One of First Novel!

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All New Fiction Novel: Books2Read; https://lnkd.in/dzrZFDdF & Amazon Books;  http://bit.ly/42Pe1HD At long last, it’s done. After countless late nights, rewrites, and moments of self-doubt, I’ve finally finished my novel—a historical dark romance with a thread of adventure woven through its pages. English is my second language (Afrikaans is my first), and I’m not a seasoned writer, but this story comes straight from the heart. As promised, I’m excited to share the  first chapter  with you all. I want to thank my friends, especially all my social media friends, for your incredible patience, encouragement, support, and honest feedback along the way. Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. I’d love to hear what you think. Chapter 1. A whirlwind of awe and confusion swirled within Maybeth as her fingers brushed over the gown’s exquisite fabric. The embroidery’s richness and the material’s delicate shimmer — never had she worn anything so breathtaking. Lay...

Time for a change....

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  Maximize Your Earning Potential: How to Profit from Temu and Its Affiliate and Influencer Program   First off, I apologize for my absence! I've been hard at work on my fantasy-historical-romance fiction book, which has been both time-consuming and challenging. I admit I've given my Medium blog a bit more attention than my Blogger, but things will return to normal once my book is finished. I promise to share more about my book once it's complete—maybe even the first chapter to hear your thoughts! Additionally, I'll be shifting my blog’s focus to topics I find interesting, whether that’s useful gadgets, some chromo-advice, or any other random thoughts that come to mind. However, if you're looking for more information on interior décor, feel free to email me at coetzee.ietsanders@gmail.com . I can either post my response here or reply privately—whichever you prefer. The blog post below is a copy from my Medium account. So, I know this isn’t what I usually write ab...

The wonder of Illuminated doorknobs!

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  The wonder of Illuminated doorknobs! Today, I'm excited to share something that I just can't keep to myself. I ran errands when something unexpected caught my eye in a waiting room. It was an illuminated doorknob, gleaming like a jewel in an Indiana Jones movie. What excited me even more was the yellow light emanating from within, as if it held the secret to another world. As I sat there, transfixed, it dawned on me – doorknobs are the unsung heroes of interior decor. This wasn’t just a way to open a door; it was a statement piece, a conversation starter, and a mood lifter! It was so vibrant that it could give a color therapist a run for their money. Who knew the key to happiness might be a beautifully colored doorknob? As soon as I got home, I started researching different types of doorknobs. There is a wide variety of knobs available, but the ones with colored lights have sparked a lot of creative ideas in my mind. Illuminated or LED doorknobs are doorknobs with lights insi...

A Guide to Chromotherapy and Interior Lighting.

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  A Guide to Chromotherapy and Interior Lighting. DIY Bonus: Create your own... Off-grid LED lamp. Old coffee tin with LED lights. Wooden side table lamp.   What is Chromotherapy? A lot of people ask me what exactly is chromotherapy. I tell them that Chromotherapy, also known as color therapy, is an alternative healing method that utilizes color and light to balance the energy in our bodies. The power of color is as old as the mountains. The concept dates back to ancient Egypt but has gained popularity in recent years due to its non-invasive nature and potential health benefits. All colors are light waves, each with a different wavelength, measured in nanometers (nm). These wavelengths are what our eyes perceive as different colors. Violet:  380-450 nm Blue:  450-495 nm Green:  495-570 nm Yellow:  570-590 nm Orange:  590-620 nm Red:  620-750 nm Now, you see these light waves do more than just help us see colors. They can als...