Whenever I’m in editing mode one of the words I cut/prune from my manuscript is “look”. Look isn’t a bad word, but my characters tend to look here and look there. They look all over the place. Thirteen Words To Replace Look 1. Gawk 2. Ogle – I do love this word! 3....
I love pasta. It’s my go-to meal when I’m in a hurry. Guess what we had for dinner tonight? Thirteen Facts and Trivia about Pasta 1. They say Marco Polo introduced pasta to Italy after his visit to China, but pasta in Italy can be traced back to the 4th century BC. A...
During a recent visit to the local library, I came across a copy of Tea With Jane Austen by Kim Wilson. I’m a big fan of tea, so I picked up the book and checked it out. Thirteen Things About Jane Austen and Tea 1. Jane Austen was responsible for making the family...
Regular visitors will know how much I love to travel. In fact on my last travel post several of you commented – “Where haven’t you been?” This TT proves I still have plenty of places on my wish list. Thirteen Places on Shelley’s Wishlist 1. Antarctica 2. Nelson, New...
New Zealand is known for its green lipped mussels, so I decided mussels would make a great topic for a TT. Thirteen Factoids about Green Lipped Mussels 1. Their scientific name is perna canalicula. 2. Mussels are native to New Zealand and are found all around the...
I’d like to welcome my guest today—J.L. Hilton. J.L. Hilton is the author of the Stellarnet Series published by Carina Press, including Stellarnet Rebel (January 2012) and Stellarnet Prince (November 2012). Her artwork is featured in the books Steampunk Style Jewelry...
I’m thrilled to welcome Sky Purington, author of The Victorian Lure, a paranormal/time-travel/historical blend to my blog today. Since the hero of Sky’s book is a ghost hunter, I asked her to tell us a little about ghosts and ghost hunters today. Over to Sky. 13...
My introduction to libraries came at a young age, and I haven’t looked back. I spend hours in the library, so it’s a worthy topic for a TT. Thirteen Benefits of the Public Library 1. It’s free. Anything free is good. 2. A library houses books and gives away...
During the winter my mind often turns to whiskey. It’s my standby fix for winter ailments. Whenever I get a cold—or sometimes when it’s cold and miserable—hubby will make a hot toddy consisting of whiskey, lemon juice, hot water and honey. Delicious! Thirteen Factoids...
