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December 26, 2022
Got a New Kindle? Submerged Hopes is 99 cents today!
Want some bang for your buck? Submerged Hopes is 99 cents today, and will be discounted for 5 days total as a Kindle Countdown deal! If you like some suspense and danger, as well as a more intricate plot in your romance, this might be right up your alley!
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December 24, 2022
And all through the house…
The Rat King was stirring…wait, that’s not it! I do have holiday viewing on my mind, though, not only the classics like It’s a Wonderful Life, The Nutcracker, and The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, but movies like Die Hard—does that count as a “classic” if it’s 32 years old?
The Nutcracker has always been a love-hate tradition to me: the storyline is disturbing if one examines it closely, and it’s a lot of dancing around, but it was one of my first “grown up” outings as a child, I do enjoy the score, and I’m always struck by the discipline and athleticism of the dancers. Now, I watched it with a more attention, particularly the scenes with the Rat King, because of the appearance of the hero in that role in Submerged Hopes. That was such a fun novel for me, in part because of the exploration of what’s not considered “traditionally masculine.”
Though The Nutcracker’s debut was in 1892, the ballet had a tepid reception, and didn’t become popular until the 1960’s. Nowadays, the major ballet companies derive 40% of their revenue from holiday performances of The Nutcracker. Tchaikovsky’s score was better received and included the first use of the celesta or bell-piano, which gives the music-box sound of the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies,” as well as toy instruments. It’s said that he composed the adagio from the Grand pas de deuce in response to a wager, when a friend bet him he could not pull off a melody based on a sequential, one-octave scale.
Love it or hate it, The Nutcracker score is famous enough to appear everywhere, and it’s made homage appearances in the violent Tom and Jerry cartoons, a Barbie movie, and multiple video games.
Best wishes of the holiday season to all of you!
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December 22, 2022
A New Prize Each Day at the Winter Blogfest!
Check out the Winter Blogfest at Long and Short Book Reviews! I’m doing a guest post on the 29th, but every single day they have a prize!
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December 21, 2022
Want me to read you a story? Catch Helios here!
Catch a bit of
Helios
here, read by yours truly, gaffes and all! The interview also has some fun behind-the-scenes insider knowledge on what it took to get started with the novel.Direct Link on YouTube:https://youtu.be/9jJb07O6oeQ Anchor.fmOn Diana’s blog:Please “like” or comment, and consider subscribing–there will be on on
New Heights
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December 20, 2022
The Right Booze for the Job
The right booze for the job!*
Many of my stories have a signature alcoholic drink attached, whether that’s ouzo for Helios, Krupnic for Submerged Hopes, a Sazerac for Hard Truths, Kalik beer in the upcoming No Easy Match, and Nine-Banded Bourbon and Pomeritas (pomegranate Margueritas) in Fly Boy. You can search my blog posts for info on them, but since Pomeritas are festive holiday drinks, here’s a recipe!
Pomeritas (Pomegranate Margueritas)
For rims:
Coarse salt. Finely ground rosemary and/or orange peel in it is nice, too.
3 T of pomegranate juice
Puddle the juice in a saucer, tip the edge of the glass into it, and spin. Wipe out any that runs inside the glass. Dip the wet rims into 1/4″ of salt spread in a dish; set glasses aside.
Pomeritas (yields 4)
1 1/2 c pomegranate juice, chilled
1 1/2 c silver tequila
1 c triple sec
3/4 c fresh lime juice
1/4 c agave syrup, if desired, to sweeten
Mix ingredients. Pour over ice cubes or put in blender with ice for a few seconds until granular. Pour carefully into rimmed glasses and garnish with lime wedges and pomegranate seeds.
The easiest, least messy way to peel a pomegranate is to carefully score the skin all the way around, vertically and horizontally, then submerge in a bowl of water while you pull it apart. Keeping it beneath the surface, “tickle” the seeds out of the pulp. The water will contain any red juice splashes, the seeds will sink, and the bitter white pulp will float up to be scooped off.
*Please drink responsibly.
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December 19, 2022
My Superpower confession…
Had lots of fun stopping by Deborah Apodaca’s blog today! Check it out to learn my superpower…
https://readingbydeb.blogspot.com/202...
And now, a gratuitous picture of Konstantinos–ho, ho, ho!
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December 9, 2022
Free on Amazon: my “Darkest” Romance Ever!
Get Love is a Drug free on Amazon through the 13th!
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December 7, 2022
Don’t Miss Out! Book Money AND signed author copies!
The raffle ends soon–but it’s not too late to enter!
❄️🎁🎄WINTER WONDERLAND BOOK BOX G!VE@WAY! ❄️🎁🎄
What’s better than sitting by an open fire, sipping spiked hot cocoa and reading a book?
How about WINNING a Book Box full of 16 signed contemporary romance books, swag, PLUS a $80 Amazon gift card!
16 authors have contributed their books to this hot and spicy romance gift away. Books included from the following authors:
Hot Shot’s Mistake – Gina AzziKiss to Belong – Anna B. DoeCampus Hearthrob – Jennifer SucevicGame Changer – Sierra HillRomantically Perfect – S.E. RoseBoy on a Train – Leslie McAdamA Sweet Christmas – Nicole RichardFly Boy – Chloe HolidayBroken Player – R.C. StephensRyker – Samantha LindStolen Desire – Lauren RunowThe Right Cowboy – Megan RyderSomething Good – Evey LyonWishing for Champagne Kisses – Brittanee NicoleBrutal Play – Alison RhymesRustic Hearts – Amber KellySimply enter using the link below between November 18th and December 11th. A random winner will be selected and notified by a valid email provided.
Good luck and Happy Holidays!
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Rules:
All entrants provide email addresses that will be shared with contributing authors for the purposes of email subscriptions. May unsubscribe at any later time.
Open Internationally (if Intl winner selected, ebooks to replace physical books – and 2nd US winner will be selected for book box).
Winner must be able to receive Amazon.com gift cards.
Winner must be 18 years or older.
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December 5, 2022
Woo hoo! Get the Fly Boy Audiobook for less!
Love audio, but not the prices! Now the audiobook for Fly Boy is available direct from the author, in addition to all other sites! Save a few bucks here: https://chloeholidaywriter.gumroad.co...
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December 4, 2022
Don’t Let This Pass You By! Get Grant for less through the 8th…
A Boy and his Dog is on sale with a Kindle Countdown Deal through the 8th of December! (It’s in KU, too)
Get it here: https://tinyurl.com/2zesr8zp
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