Tuesday Tales: Writing Door

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, a weekly blog where diverse authors post excerpts from their works in progress based on word and picture prompts. Today our writing prompt is a picture of a marvelously intriguing door. The snippet is from a new historical romance set in the early Georgian period. Please enjoy it and then visit… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Writing Door

Mythic Monday: Rune of the Day – Algiz

Algiz Divination is a way to focus on what matters. It allows us to gain insight into the ripe possibilities of the moment and is best used as a type of meditative effort. With their symbolism and kinship with long ago Germanic cultures, runes are a fascinating method. From the bag of runes, we close… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Rune of the Day – Algiz

Vintage Friday: Why April Fool?

Do you anticipate April 1st each year and look forward to creating the perfect prank? Not being a practical jokester, today is not my kind of holiday. That is not to say I haven’t pulled some jokes over the years. Families tend to do that. The meanest one was years ago as a child when… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Why April Fool?

Tuesday Tales: Writing Swallow

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, a weekly blog where diverse authors post excerpts from their WIPs based on word and picture prompts. Today our writing prompt is swallow. Today’s snippet is from a new historical romance set in the early Georgian period. Enjoy it and then please visit my talented colleagues at Tuesday Tales. She halted… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Writing Swallow

Mythic Monday: Happy Easter

Spring Equinox with its many celebrations, including Easter, is a sacred time in many faiths and mythologies. The word Easter comes from the Germanic fertility goddess Eostre, whose celebrants gave praise for the first green shoots of springtime and the never ending cycle of life. The rabbit and colorfully painted eggs are also iconic images… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Happy Easter

Book Tour: Mother’s Day Magic

NOW A TOP 10 BESTSELLER ! I am pleased to highlight this boxed set featuring multiple authors. 10% of each book sold goes to help stop MS. .   My thanks to Flossie Benton Rogers for showcasing the Mother’s Day Magic Boxed Set collection.  Best wishes, Daisy Banks A message from Allyson R. Abbott: READING TO… Continue reading Book Tour: Mother’s Day Magic

Tuesday Tales: Writing Mirror

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, a weekly blog where diverse authors post excerpts from their WIPs based on word and picture prompts. Today our word prompt is mirror. Today’s snippet is from a new historical romance. Please visit my talented colleagues at Tuesday Tales. “Ouch!” “Please hold still, little one. Madam expects you tout de suite.”… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Writing Mirror

Mythic Monday: 9 Little Known Spring Goddesses

Spring is here! Although the last forays of winter snow are occurring in some places, the majestic event of spring equinox has occurred. The first green shoots and even the first blossoms have appeared in many places. Aren’t you feeling a restlessness of body and spirit? An awakening and quickening of energy and interests? I… Continue reading Mythic Monday: 9 Little Known Spring Goddesses

Vintage Friday: 11 Kisses for St. Elmo

ST. ELMO Author – Augusta J. Evans Wilson First Published – 1866, just after the War Between the States. Genre – Victorian Age Romance, can also be termed a melodrama. Setting – A southern estate originally called El Dorado served as the inspiration for St. Elmo’s splendid mansion. Belonging to an aunt of the author,… Continue reading Vintage Friday: 11 Kisses for St. Elmo

Vintage Friday: Green Is the Color

  In honor of my mother’s birthday this week, the highlight is on one of her top favorite Hollywood stars, Johnny Mack Brown. He appeared in over 160 movies, including 127 westerns, and embodied the ultimate ruggedly handsome cowboy. Prior to his stardom in B grade cowboy westerns, Brown appeared in numerous films with stars… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Green Is the Color