Missed a previous chapter? Read Chapter 1 here. Read Chapter 2 here. Read Chapter 3 here. Read Chapter 4 here. Read Chapter 5 here. Chapter 6 The raucous crowing of Miss Mapleton’s rooster woke Aislyn from a deep slumber. She didn’t remember getting in bed. Seamus—depression grabbed hold. After the previous day’s excitement, her bleak future loomed. Women’s work. Perhaps she’d stay in bed since...
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Stepping Back in Time
I’m stepping back in time today with a photo of me taken in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic. Several local ladies visited our camp and offered to braid hair. I kept mine in for about three weeks. When I’d had enough of braids and unfastened them, I...
Recipe: Cider Crumble Slice
This recipe comes from High Tea, recipes with a sense of occasion. Ingredients: 20 grams butter (3/4 oz) 1 1/2 tablespoons of golden syrup or light treacle 150 ml apple cider (alcoholic) (5 fl oz) 250 grams (2 cups) self-raising flour pinch of ground ginger 45...
The King of Threadneedle Street
I bring you a historical with a very interesting title today—The King of Threadneedle Street. It was the title that grabbed my attention and made me look closer. Please welcome, Moriah Densley, and make sure you leave a comment to go into the draw to win some...
A Writer’s Life – The Bottom Line
The Bottom Line, the first book in my Love and Friendship series is out a blog tour this week, and Past Regrets, the second book in the series is due out on 10 September. Today I'm visiting: Sky Purington at A Writer's Mind - interview Fierce Romance Author Group -...
Earthquakes and Art Deco!
I'm visiting Heart-Shaped Glasses where I'm talking about earthquakes among other things. Heart-Shaped Glasses has a travel theme this month and there are lots of excellent posts to check out.
All The Better To Eat You With!
I'm visiting Mychael Black today and talking about sharp teeth - all the better to eat you with!