Wassail- Delicious hot mulled cider from Old England. Toast by saying “wassail!” – meaning “be you healthy!” Cognac- A sip of this special brandy makes gift wrapping zip right along. Snickerdoodles- No not the cookies. This is my term for my delightfully rambunctious grandsons ages 5 and 3. They and other family members make for… Continue reading Thirteen Holiday Treats
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Hump Day Hook
My Hump Day Hook snippet is from WYTCHFAE RUNES: She gulped the tea, hoping the herbal concoction would provide a calming effect. Too late she noted the word zinger on the label. Damn. How had she chosen a stimulating tea instead of one composed of valerian or at least lavender? Thoughts of Ingvar in the… Continue reading Hump Day Hook
Guest Appearance at Dawn’s Reading Nook
Today I have the pleasure of appearing at Dawn’s Reading Nook to share my new paranormal romance Wytchfae Runes from Secret Cravings Publishing. Please stop by and wave or say howdy.
Hump Day Hook
For Hump Day Hook I am sharing a snippet from my new release, Wytchfae Runes. The Viking Ingvar is battle weary after a confrontation with the evil sorceress Skada and some of the netherworld’s less pleasant inhabitants. He perks up when faery witch Kelly enters the room. In one of the bedchambers of the Guardian… Continue reading Hump Day Hook
Elizabeth Bacon Custer: Spin Doctress
Tomorrow marks the birthday of George Armstrong Custer, 1839-1876. After meteoric glory in the War Between the States, his life catapulted to an early halt with the 7th Cav at Little Big Horn. Blundering? Betrayal? Tactical errors? He acquired both historical supporters and detractors. The greatest of the former, his posthumous publicist, was wife Libby,… Continue reading Elizabeth Bacon Custer: Spin Doctress
Strong is Sexy Heroine of the Week: Kelly O’Day
What makes Kelly strong & sexy? In Wytchfae Runes she can poke the eye out of a cypress gnome with her bare fingers– but that’s not why she’s strong and sexy! Get the scoop today over at Book Babe http://wwwbookbabe.blogspot.com/2012/11/strong-is-sexy-heroine-of-week-kelly.html#.ULcbsqxZUg4
Why I Love Basset Hounds
1.They are superb stress busters. Basset fur is soft and soothing to the touch, not coarse or wiry. As opposed to sinewy, they have a chunky, fluffy body. On this medium size dog, there is plenty of room to make long sweeping strokes, calming for both dog and human. Feeling cranky or blue? Pet a Basset. 2.They make good couch… Continue reading Why I Love Basset Hounds
SCP Blog: What Makes a Great Book Cover?
Do you have an eye for book cover design? Today I am at the Secret Cravings Publishing Blog talking about what makes a great book cover. Drop by and let me know what you think. http://bit.ly/TXW5PC
Breakfast at Kellie’s Gym
Did you know Kellie’s Gym serves breakfast? Come on over and join me for coffee and gymnastics as I tell her about all about Wytchfae Runes— it’s time to tumble! http://kelliekamryn.blogspot.ca/2012/11/time-to-tumble-with-flossie-benton.html
Birthday Party Book Bash
Join me in wishing Happy Birthday to fellow author Paloma Beck and get in on all the free prizes: http://romancebeckons.blogspot.com/2012/11/a-birthday-party-book-bash.html