Missed the previous chapters? Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Tonight was the night. In three hours and—Aislyn checked her watch—seven minutes, the names of the successful recruits were due to be announced, the thirty candidates whittled to ten. “Where are you going, miss?” Her father’s stern voice jerked her to a halt. Aislyn’s hand slid off the brass handle of the front door. She plastered an...
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Recipe: Moroccan Chickpea Soup
This is a new recipe I made to use up some chickpeas. It’s simple and easy to make and tasty too. I’ll definitely make this again. Note the cute bread roll, shaped like a small loaf of bread. We purchased a new tin in the weekend. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1...
Vivid Festival 2013 Sydney
Sydney harbor is an impressive sight most days, but during our recent visit we saw things in a new light. Our visit coincided with the Vivid Festival where lights and patterns are projected onto the buildings around the CBD. There are also lots of hands on displays...
13 Facts About Shipboard Food on the Pacific Pearl
I’m home again after our cruise aboard the Pacific Pearl. Those who have been on a cruise before will know about the sheer amount of food available. It’s very tempting to have a little of this and a little of that and before you know it, clothes strain at the seams....
Enticing The Spymaster by Julie Rowe
Today I’m thrilled to host Julie Rowe with her new release Enticing the Spymaster. A blend of historical and medical romance, Enticing the Spymaster is book two in Ms. Rowe’s War Girls series. The perfect read for historical romance lovers who want a change from...
Interesting Ghostly Facts by Tracy Lane
The Sinful Sirens post is below, but please do check out Tracy's post first and enter her contest! I’d like to welcome Tracy Lane today, author of Paranormal Properties. She’s speaking of ghostly things and happenings, and of course, a little about her latest release....
Bread and Sugar Paste
I’m visiting Maria Zannini today where my post is about Cinderella Breaking Bread. My cupcake course was a bit different from what I’d thought it would be. I don’t know why I thought I’d be piping icing. The lesson was with sugar paste and was lots of fun—sort of like...