When my son was little and I drove him to school, we always commented on the “foggy mist” appearing out in the meadow on damp autumn mornings. We knew that’s where fairies had been dancing all night. How wonderful to contemplate the little people and their musical merriment. Evidence of dancing sprites also appears in… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Dancing Fairies
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Vintage Friday: You Can Speak Old English
One of my favorite college linguistics classes included the study of Old English and Middle English. We all know that many influences went into creating the modern English language we speak in the United States, including Anglo-Saxon, Norman French, Latin, Scandinavian, Native American, etc. Words originating in Old English, though, are just too wonderful to… Continue reading Vintage Friday: You Can Speak Old English
Author on Board: Jennifer Taylor
Excitement is in the air! Fellow Sunshine State Romance Author Jennifer Taylor is visiting today to showcase her second historical romance, Heartbeat of the Moon. Her writing style is lyrical and her characters off the beaten path and compelling. Trust me– you will love her stories. Heartbeat of the Moon, Book Two of the Rhythm… Continue reading Author on Board: Jennifer Taylor
Writer Wednesday: Reviewers Welcome
Time to focus on reviews! #AugustReviews I am reblogging this from Rosie Amber via my cyber friend Carmen Stefanescu. Point is, authors need and appreciate reviews and love reviewers. Readers from all over the world are being inspired to post reviews for books they’ve read on Amazon. In a Bold attempt to increase reader awareness of the… Continue reading Writer Wednesday: Reviewers Welcome
Tuesday Tales: Writing Gray
Tuesday Tales is a weekly blog featuring diverse authors who post excerpts from their works in progress based on word and picture prompts. We’re a dedicated group that enjoys reading as much as you do. Today our key word is gray. My snippet is from a vintage paranormal romance set in the 1950s. Please visit… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Writing Gray
Mythic Monday: The Dreamer
Hesiod speaks of dreams as the children of the goddess Nyx (Night), and siblings to Hypnos (Sleep) and Thanatos (Death). Morpheus is the leader of the gods of dreams. This dark, resplendent family dwells in the western seas near the setting sun and realm of the dead. Traveling toward a dreaming person, true dreams… Continue reading Mythic Monday: The Dreamer
Vintage Friday: Peanut Butter Cookies with Pizzazz
These are from a time of “hurry up” but inventive and delicious sweets. In the 1980s microwaves became common and helped save time and keep the kidlings content. The recipes have a certain amount of whimsy, which I love. KISS ME KATE Ingredients: 1 large egg, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup crunchy peanut butter, about… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Peanut Butter Cookies with Pizzazz
Author on Board: V.L. Locey
Author V.L. Locey amazes me with her prolific production and ability to write in many different genres. Please welcome her front and center with a new release, Tape to Tape, a hot hockey romance that will knock your socks off! BLURB: Venom defensive coach Dot “The Shadow” West has made a nice life for herself.… Continue reading Author on Board: V.L. Locey
Author on Board: Carmen Stefanescu
Author and cyber friend Carmen Stefanescu has a fabulous character interview on Lisa Burton radio! It is not to be missed. Till Life do us Part, on Lisa Burton Radio The book Till Life Do Us Part is not to be missed either. What a compelling story! You can find it wherever fine eBooks are sold,… Continue reading Author on Board: Carmen Stefanescu
Tuesday Tales: Writing Fly
Tuesday Tales is a weekly blog featuring diverse authors who post excerpts from their works in progress based on word and picture prompts. We’re a dedicated group that enjoys reading as much as you do. Today our word prompt is fly. My snippet is from a vintage paranormal romance set in the 1950s. Please visit… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Writing Fly