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Month: August 2010

Fancy a Chat?

I took this photo at the Sydney Easter Show earlier this year. This alpaca had a long conversation with me. I'm not sure what he was saying, but he was certainly cute with his tufty ears. To visit more animal photos go to Camera Critters.

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Nineteenth Century Words

I’ve been in a real historical mood lately, both in my reading and my research. It’s good to be writing another historical romance. My favored time period is the Eighteenth century—pre-Regency in the 1700s, and if it has a gothic tone that’s even better. For my TT...

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Sweet Tooth

I have a terrible sweet tooth. I blame my father. He's always liked anything sweet ranging from dessert to cakes and sweets. It would be much easier if I hadn't inherited this gene, but I try to control myself as much as possible. My father is a farmer. He's worked...

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Snorkeling with Sharks and Stingrays in Moorea

I interviewed Mr. Munro this week about his recent experience snorkeling with sharks and stingrays. What made you decide to snorkel with stingrays and sharks? Moorea is a small but beautiful island. We could either explore the island or do some sort of water activity....

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Shopping and Separation Anxiety with Jenyfer Matthews

My special guest today is author Jenyfer Matthews. She's talking about a very special challenge she's facing this week as well as her new release, Separation Anxiety. You know how it is, you go on vacation and you buy things. Maybe you’re even going to a place where...

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A Taste of Honey

Honey has been a big topic around our house recently. It’s winter here In New Zealand and with the cold weather comes cold and flu. My husband has been sick, as have my father, sister and mother-in-law. So far, I've avoided getting sick. I’ve told everyone it’s all...

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Five Plus a Day!

In New Zealand we have a five plus promotion that encourages us all to eat at least five servings of fruit or vegetables per day. It's surprising how many people don't eat much in the way of fruit or vegetables. I know at times cost can be a factor. At other times...

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Can Murder Be Cozy?

I have a special guest today--author Amanda Lee who writes cozy mysteries. Amanda is the lady next to you in the grocery line or car pool. She has twins: one boy and one girl, she’s a baseball fan, she likes to decorate cakes, she rocks at Guitar Hero…oh, and she...

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Baby Animals…Aw, aren’t they cute?

There's nothing cuter than baby animals. I've posted these before, but I thought I'd repost them together as a set. This is Patch Adams, the puppy we fostered for the SPCA. He's now adopted out and is hanging out with his new owners. This is Bugs. He was weaned about...

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