Sandra Cox's Blog, page 44
March 14, 2023
Writerly Wednesday
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Writer and publisher Diane Wolfe is hosting me today. Thanks, Di!
Honorary Cuz, author J.Q. Rose is also hosting me. Thanks, Cuz:)
March 12, 2023
New Release: RETURN TO SILVERHILLS
Tagline: A trail boss with a fast gun. A damaged woman. A cattle drive fraught with danger. And a combustible attraction.
Mini Excerpt :
Boom.
The unexpected sound made her heart crash against her ribs, her hands grow clammy and her breath push in and out in sharp gasps. Her horse sidled in response to her nerves.
Boom.Boom.
More gunfire and whoops sounded in the distance.
She flinched. The bang and flash of gunfire. The sight and scent of sulphur. Always a reminder of the night the Comancheros had captured her and slaughtered her family.
Fighting back the painful memories, Lisa Reiner stared into the valley at the ranch below, the mountains behind it throwing off a blinding glitter wherever the sun touched. Alex talked incessantly about those flashes of silver in the hills. Alex. Who’d cared enough to take her out of the mission and bring her to her own home to start fresh, to live with her like a sister.
Slowly. Tentatively. Fear and nerves crawled into excitement. Silverhills.
Bio:
Sandra, who also writes as S. Cox, is a vegetarian, animal lover and avid gardener. She lives with her husband, their dog and cats in sunny North Carolina.
An award-winning author, her stories consist of all things Western and more.
Foodie Facts:
She spent a number of years in the Midwest chasing down good Southern BBQ. By the time she moved to North Carolina where Southern BBQ is practically a staple, she’d become a vegetarian.
Pineapple is a must-have on pizza, along with black olives and onions.
She loves pumpkin waffles. Pumpkin cream cheese, not so much.
You can find her at:
http://www.sandracoxwriter.com
http://www.cowboytrivia.blogspot.com
http://www.twitter.com/Sandra_Cox.
Buy Link:
https://www.amazon.com/Return-Silverhills-Sandra-Cox-ebook/dp/B0BS77JXFV
Return to Silverhills word search: Can you find the character names: Lisa, Jeff, Cookie, Alex, Brandon, Martha, Maria, Tony, Ralph, Joe, Jose, Charlie.
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The amazing Jacqui Murray, author of prehistory thrillers is giving Return a shoutout today. Thanks,Jacqui.
As is D.K. Deters, western romance author. Thanks, D. K.
And Ninja Captain, sci-fi writer Alex Cavanaugh. Thanks, Alex
Tuesday, the lovely and talented multi-genre author D.L. Finn will be hosting me.
March 9, 2023
March 8, 2023
Did You Know
Did you know, famous gangster Al Capone wrote love songs and played in a prison band while incarcerated at Alcatraz?
March 7, 2023
Writerly Wednesday
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March 6, 2023
Ketch-Up Day
I trust your weekend and Monday were good ones.It's spring-like weather in NC.
I took the dog out yesterday morning and had a tulip ready to bloom. I went back twenty minutes later to get Frank and the tulip was blooming.
AND pictures from other areas of the country.
Newark Airport. Thanks, Allison.
Hotel in Barcelona. Thanks, Allison.
Vermont. Thanks, Meghan and Jacob.
California. Thanks, Denise.
AND an Oops shot.
So, Blogger Buds. Got snow or sunshine?
March 2, 2023
March 1, 2023
Did You Know
Did you know, snails can sleep for up to three years?
Kinda makes me jealous. Grin.
February 28, 2023
Writerly and IWSG Wednesday
The first Wednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. IWSG was formed by Ninja Captain Alex Cavanaugh. Members post about their doubts and fears, discuss struggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling.
Be sure to link to this page and display the badge in your post. And please be sure your avatar links back to your blog! Our Twitter handle is @TheIWSG and hashtag is #IWSG.
February/March Reviews in no particular order.
* Disclaimer. If I run into an occasional typo, I ignore them and don't factor them into my review.
VIRTUALLY GONE A Julie Crenshaw Murder/Mystery by Jacquie Biggar A steamy romantic suspense.
Once again, the author has written a tense romantic thriller that was hard to put down and kept me reading into the wee hours of the night.
Julie Crenshaw is an investigative reporter who is on the trail of a serial killer. The same serial killer that her cop boyfriend and his partner are after. All racing to discover the killer’s identity before he murders again and stepping on each other’s toes in the process.
Reading about the technology available to criminals and police alike both horrified and fascinated me.
As always, the author delivered. If you’re a Jacquie Biggar fan, like I am, or just appreciate an edge-of-your-seat yarn, you’re sure to enjoy this one. Just be sure to put the coffeepot on.
Available at Amazon
THE CLOCK IN MY MOTHER’S HOUSE and other stories by Annalisa Crawford
Exceptionally well-written shorts.
This was the first time I’ve read anything by this author and was amazed by her storytelling and writing abilities. She takes topics not frequently touched on and delves deep into the psyche of the characters. Several made me realize just how lucky I am to be alive and in decent health. For instance, Adventures in my Own Backyard: A story told from the perspective of a paraplegic who can’t speak.
Many of the tales are paranormal and take a dip in the dark side. Her well-crafted use of words creates fully developed characters and worlds a reader can easily step into. The stories flow seamlessly. All in all, a great read that I highly recommend.
Available at Amazon
ONE SOUL’S JOURNEY by Barbara Daniels Dena
As with the first book in the series, these offerings are drawn from the author’s life experiences and woven into fun fiction. They run the gambit from animal stories, to florist experiences, to shopping. The adventures ranging geographically from Illinois to Colorado. I particularly enjoyed the brief blurbs at the end of each tale explaining the origins of the story. If you loved Ms. Dena’s first work, you’ll relish this one.
Available at Amazon
MUSIC SHALL UNTUNE THE SKY by Lou Kemp
The author takes an intriguing concept and turns it into an adventure-filled journey centered around an immortal magician, a professor and an automat, where murder and mayhem follow. Both Jules Verne and Captain Nemo figure into the story.
For me the best part of this tale was the rich imagery. The author created an amazing backdrop that plopped the reader directly into the story. Such as: “The sun rose, glinting off the ornate cornices and brass crossbeams of the Prague Opera House.” And “In an alcove near the entrance, an elegant woman played a viola, and the music floated like errant flowers in the wind above the hushed tones and murmurs of the diners.”
For those that love steampunk this is a treasure.
Available at Amazon
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