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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Shopping in the Market
This photo was taken back in 1997, I think, and this is my younger self attempting to buy avocadoes in a village market somewhere in Zimbabwe. The avocadoes were really good, and I still remember how tasty they were. I have a determined look on my face as I attempt to...
Beautiful Crater Lake National Park
This is Crater Lake National Park in Oregon and one of my favorite spots. The color of the lake is just gorgeous—a deep blue. The lake is actually an old volcano caldera and you can drive around to view the lake and the crater from different spots. Mr Munro and I...
Twas the Day After Christmas…
Lots of books on sale for 99c on 26 December. One day only. My book My Scarlet Woman is on sale for 99c Books 2 & 3 (My Younger Lover and My Peeping Tom) are both up for pre-order and are on sale too for a limited time. Both pre-order stories will go up to $2.99...
Treat Yourself! The Feel-Good Romance Promo
My book Janaya & other sweetly sexy books are FREE or 99c today The Romance and Chick Lit Holiday Sale is on! 35 feel-good books have been discounted or made free for your reading pleasure. Click here and pick up as many as you like before the sale ends. Enjoy!
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas! I hope you have a lovely day full of friends, family and laughter. Fingers crossed that Santa hides a book or two in your Christmas stocking.
Books and Christmas Treats #Contest
What are our favorite Christmas Treats? Books, of course! Stop by each blog for a chance to win fabulous books & gifties for the Holidays! I love to read, and I’m looking forward to the holidays in order to dive into some of the books currently waiting for me on...