We have lots of people of English and Scottish descent in the community where we live, so I’ve been hearing a lot about first-footing and mutters of lumps of coal. I had NO idea what they were talking about, so I decided to find out so as not to appear dim-witted. Here are some Scottish Hogmanay traditions: 1. At midnight, most sing Robbie Burns's poem, Auld Lang Syne. This song refers to old or...
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It is a Paranormal Heat Wave! #sale #99c #paranormal #romance
Grab a paranormal bargain for 99c or less! Today and tomorrow only. Lynx to the Pharaoh is my contribution to the Heat Wave sale, and it is available at all online book stores for 99c. Here’s the blurb: Sethmet Khalil comes from a line of shapeshifters who protect the...
Enemies to Lovers–My Cat Burglar is out! #paranormal #romance
A female cop apprehends a jewel thief… “We caught you trespassing,” she snapped. “What were you doing there? What did you take?” Her gaze slid down his body toward his crotch. Jonno laughed, not even trying to control his unruly body. The steal of color across...
North Cape, Norway #travel
The North Cape on the island of Magerøya in Norway is in the Arctic Circle, and it is the farthest land point before the North Pole (Apart from the Svalbard archipelago). During the summer months, the sun doesn’t set and daylight is constant for two and a half months....
In Dublin Fair City #travel
During our recent cruise we stopped for a day in Dublin. We’ve visited Dublin before, but it was fun reacquainting ourselves with the city. Drummers welcomed us as we disembarked from the cruise ship. Our first stop was to the Georgian House Museum in Fitzwilliam...
Hot Springs, South Dakota – Graveyard for Mammoths #travel
A Smithsonian article turned up in my inbox this week about mammoths that lived on an island in the Bering sea. They became extinct on this island around 5600 years ago and experts have concluded this happened because rising sea waters contaminated the water table and...
Friends to Lovers – My Determined Suitor out today! #paranormal #romance
Acquaintances. Friends. Short term lovers? Complications. My Determined Suitor is out today! Here’s the blurb: Every woman has sexual needs. Lana Sinclair, feline shapeshifter and widow, is more than ready for a fun night with a likeminded male. Hot lovin’ is...