Still in Athens, Greece. This is the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic games took place in 1896. This is the only stadium in the world that is made entirely of marble. This stadium is still used. During the 2004 Olympic games, it was used for archery...
Month: October 2015
Fun at the Frost Fair
Let’s travel back in time… Imagine yourself in England—London, to be precise. It’s almost Christmas or Yule, and it’s cold. There’s an air of excitement because the Thames has frozen over. Traders are rubbing their hands together. Local residents are anxiously...
13 Facts About Dragons
I’ve been in a dragon frame of mind recently, and I’m excited to be part of the Flight of Dragons box set, which came out this week. In honor of the release, my TT this week is about dragons. Thirteen Facts About Dragons 1. Dragons can be grouped into three groups:...
Home of the Cult of Zeus
Hubby took this photo of the Temple of Zeus from the Acropolis, and as I mentioned in my photo post of the Parthenon, the day although fine was hazy. These stone columns—the ruins of the temple—are immense. You can just make out the people dots to get a prospective of...
Dragons and More Dragons!
It’s release day for Flight of Dragons. Nine scorching tales with sexy as sin fire-breathing dragon shifters. Nine scorching tales with alpha males. Nine lucky heroines! Grab your copy today: Amazon| Kobo| Nook| iBooks|
Artist Trading Cards: Tiny Masterpieces
Charlotte Dixon, the heroine of One Night of Misbehavior is interested in design, and before her grandmother became sick, Charlotte was studying to become a graphic designer. Charlotte and her grandmother try all sorts of crafts and Charlotte enjoys making artist...
Scrivener: A Writer’s Friend
For years, I’ve been hearing good things about Scrivener, the software for writers. And, for the same length of time, I’ve resisted even considering taking advantage of the trial period of the software because I’m not a plotter. I felt that Scrivener would make my...
A Trip to Alaska
Last month hubby and I spent a fortnight in Alaska. Alaska is one place in the world, which is still a real wilderness. It is beautiful. Thirteen Things About Alaska and Our Holiday 1. Alaska is the largest state of the USA, but is sparsely populated. 2. We visited...
A Black Cat Crossed the Road
What do you think when you see a black cat? Do you mutter about superstitions and run screaming in the opposite direction or do you rub your hands together and watch approvingly while the black cat prowls past? Is a black cat good luck or bad luck? I decided to...