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Curious what the Blink authors enjoy doing in the summer other than reading and writing?? Keep reading for the full scoop!<\/p>\n

Besides writing and reading, what are some of your favorite summer activities?<\/b><\/p>\n

Lorie Langdon:<\/strong> Hiking, Going to Festivals, cook-outs with friends.<\/p>\n

Evangeline Denmark: <\/strong>taking my foodie son to farmer’s markets<\/span><\/p>\n

Jonathan Friesen: <\/strong>Car washes. I absolutely love car washes. No touch, of course. I could sit in my car in a car wash for an hour, watching the sudsy, foamy soap and the fierce sheets of warm water race up my windshield. And the power driers? Almost a religious experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Luke Reynolds:<\/strong> Running, bike riding, pancakes, and dancing.<\/p>\n

Carol Lynch Williams:<\/strong> I love to work in the yard as long as it’s not too hot. I love to visit with my friends. I love to sing karaoke with my daughters and dance with them, too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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