Today, I’m excited to welcome L. Danvers to my blog. Hi, Ms. Danvers. I’ve been checking out your website and you say, “My goal as an author is to offer you an escape from reality—one where you can explore new worlds, go on daring adventures, fight the bad guys and fall in love… all from the comfort of a cozy chair.” This sounds right up my alley! Please tell us a little about yourself and what...
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Twelves Pieces of Advice For First Dates
Going out with someone new can be nerve-racking and stressful. I’m currently researching a new story where first dates are involved, and here are some commonsense suggestions I’ve discovered to get through that date without breaking a sweat. I’ll definitely be using...
Raspberry Surprise Muffins
Raspberry Surprise Muffins This is an Alison Holst recipe, and one that I make frequently because I really like the combination of raspberry and coffee. 2 cups self-raising flour (or 2 cups plain flour & 2 teaspoons baking powder) ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼...
The Connection: Characters and Real Life Experience
This is the final day of my Lone Wolf virtual tour. I'm visiting Sara York's blog and talking about authors, life experience and characters. Is there a connection between an author's life experience and their writing? Don't forget--if you comment on my post at Sara's...
Twelve Facts (?) About Werewolves
1. Legends of werewolves have been with us since Greek times and even earlier. 2. European folk law in particular is full of tales of men shifting to wolves. 3. In one of the legends, Ovid (Metamorphoses) served human flesh to Zeus. In punishment, he was changed to a...
Corey, the Werewolf, Loves Chocolate, and I Do Too!
Lone Wolf, my fourth Samhain Publishing release is due out on 23 August. Corey, one of the heroes has a liking for chocolate, which R.J., the other hero indulges. “Yeah.” R.J. gave him a quick kiss and pulled a small bar of chocolate out of his pocket. He tucked it in...
Want to Grow a Bonsai Tree?
Yesterday Mr. Munro and I were listening to the radio while driving down the motorway. Hubby listens to a fuddy-duddy station with lots of chat, but it turned out to be interesting when the discussion turned to bonsai trees. The lady speaking about them made growing...