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Georgette Heyer’s THE GRAND SOPHY – A Brilliant Classic from the Queen of Regency Romance!

Set in the Regency period (no date is given but it’s sometime after May 1816 when…

Looking for a bit of excitement …

For those lazy September afternoons and balmy evenings? Then, this collection of free thrillers, including my…

IT’S GUEST AUTHOR SATURDAY!! Please welcome contemporary romance author Suzanne Snow…

Hi, Suzanne! It is such a pleasure to welcome you to my blog and I am…

Book Review: Hearts Unbroken by Kathleen Friesen

To Logan Rockwell, Paige Donnelly is his younger sister’s flirty friend—nothing more—until he rescues her from…

This week in The Loft: Author D. V. Stone!

Joining me this week in The Loft is award-winning author D. V. Stone. D. V. writes fantasy,…

A quest

After Matthew 7:7-12  The quest, the search begins with an act of embarkation, an act of…

Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman: review

5/5 stars on Goodreads Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman Tess of the Road is…

“The President’s Son” is available now!

Available now! Hey! The President’s Son is available today on Amazon. You can buy a Kindle…

Book Spotlight: Later by Colette R. Harrell

    In 1859, Junie Benson was a twelve-year-old genius and enslaved. His older sister, Sari,…

The Elusive Magic That Speaks to the Soul

The Book Dispensary is our local secondhand bookstore, and I’ve discovered some favorites over the years.…

Electric Cars Can Be Practical

Nissan Leaf When I said “no” to electric cars, I did so because they can’t meet…

More Trees In West Lothian – For Free (An Open Letter To West Lothian Council)

Dear West Lothian Council, All around West Lothian we see houses sprouting up like pop up…

Be My Guest – Karina Bartow – Wrong Line, Right Connection

Today, I’d like to welcome my special author guest, Karina Bartow.  Karina is sharing a peek…

Grave Tales #29: Philip Friedel

I am an avid genealogist. The past is very important to me. I spend a lot…

My Coffee Pot Guest – Helen Steadman: GOD OF FIRE

Welcome to my Blog!Wander through wonderful worldsreal and fictional,meet interesting people,visit exciting placesand find a few…

“The SARCOPHAGUS”. An arrrowflight adventure… back to a realm of Egypt’s mummy king. *****5 stars Amazon

Adventure, mystery, across the boundaries of time. An archaeologist with a bow shoots an arrow into…

IWSG & Nightmares & Built Of Strength

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group is the brainchild of Alex J. Cavanaugh. He, his clones, minions, friends, and fellow authors…

The Edge of the World

Bennachie in Aberdeenshire The Romans had a point. Parts of Scotland really do feel like the…

#COOKING WITH CLORIS–MYSTERY AUTHOR ELLEN BYRON TURNS HER PASSION FOR COLLECTING VINTAGE COOKBOOKS INTO A NEW SERIES

Ellen Byron, author of the award-winning Cajun Country Mysteries, Vintage Cookbook Mysteries, and Catering Hall Mysteries…

Canadian Mystery Writer Joyce Woollcott Visits the Coffee Chat

​Good Morning, Booklovers! It’s felt like fall the last few days. The deck is still nice and…

#IWSG: & Book Tour – First Love: The Art of Making Doughnuts

Happy Insecure Writer’s Support Group Day. IWSG is the brainchild of Ninja Captain Alex J. Cavanaugh.Purpose: To…

Audiobook Sale on Chirp

The By the Bay romcom audiobooks are now on sale at Chirp. They range from $1.99-$4.99.…

History, Books and Wine podcast is back for Season 2!

I’m SO excited to announce that History, Books and Wine podcast is back for Season 2!…

New kindle release – Curious Governess, Dangerous Lord!

  Now available on Amazon is my Regency romance mystery, Curious Governess, Dangerous Lord! Free Preview…