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

Tuesday Tales: Writing Grab

Tuesday Tales is a weekly blog featuring diverse authors who post excerpts from their WIPs based on word and picture prompts. Our prompt today is grab. The snippet is from a paranormal romance being reworked for submission. Please visit the other talented authors at Tuesday Tales. His heated gaze flowed around her, tamping down her… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Writing Grab

Mythic Monday: 17 St. Patrick Quirks

Later this week we don our green in honor of St. Patrick, the patron saint of the Emerald Isle. As a girl, my mother and I always got new green dresses for the occasion. At her restaurant, as many items as possible were dyed green, including the draft beer. At school, anyone not wearing green… Continue reading Mythic Monday: 17 St. Patrick Quirks

Vintage Friday: It’s Your Music 1966

As a girl I waited tables in my mother’s restaurant situated near a crossing of the Withlacoochee River. Besides tips and people watching, one of my favorite pastimes was playing the juke box. The Irish Rovers’ music made my Celtic heart sing. Do you remember their song, The Unicorn? Shel Silverstein wrote the lyrics a… Continue reading Vintage Friday: It’s Your Music 1966

Mythic Monday: 5 Incense That Will Make You Soar

INCENSE Do you enjoy using aromatherapy in any of its forms—such as incense, candles, or room fresheners? I like all of them and have loved burning incense since the heyday of Nehru jackets and sitars. My husband always kept us well stocked with quality incense, and some of the temple blends, such as Song of… Continue reading Mythic Monday: 5 Incense That Will Make You Soar

Vintage Friday: It’s Your Music 1963

Just last week I found out the world lost 1960s singer Lesley Gore on February 16, 2015.  I don’t know how I missed her passing, but February is usually a tough month for me from the standpoint of sinus / throat health. I may have been “out of it.” Her songs were an important part… Continue reading Vintage Friday: It’s Your Music 1963