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Sunday Sneak Peek – T.M. Franklin

Today, we get a sneak peek at the fun upcoming release from T.M. Franklin! Summary Seventeen-year-old Oliver Wendell Holmes (Yes, his parents are just that peculiar, but his brother’s name is Sherlock, so it could have been worse) knows that he’s different. He’s quirky, awkward, and he’s okay with that. Oliver also likes making lists—meticulous … Continue reading →

Two Historical Fiction Authors Talk VIKINGS – Episode 8

Gotta say, after the !!! moments from last episode, it was a bit of a relief not to be cringing into my chair for this episode! There was action, plot development, and some very nice Viking men to look at, yes, but nothing that made me say, “Oh, no they didn’t!”   Lissa Bryan, author … Continue reading →

Summer’s Music is Kindled!

Many years ago, I had an idea for a romance that eventually became Summer’s Music. I published it a little over five years ago through CreateSpace on Amazon as a paperback. That was quite an adventure! Ebooks were not as prevalent, back then, and I wasn’t sure if a Kindle edition was necessary. I have … Continue reading →

Historical Fiction Authors Talk VIKINGS – Episode 7

After seeing some great images on twitter and hearing things like “Unbelievable episode” and “my favorite episode” from the History Channel and Clive Standen, who plays Rollo in the show, Lissa Bryan and I were primed for a night of amazing Vikings awesomeness. Let me say thank you, here, to Lissa (author of Under These … Continue reading →

VIKINGS with Two Historical Fiction Authors – Episode 6

Well! I did not have a good Thursday night blush so didn’t live-tweet with friend and author Lissa Bryan during this episode, but I caught it first thing Friday morning. (You can do that, too! Just go to their site and check VIDEO!) This week’s episode was titled “Unforgiven” — ominous enough all by itself, … Continue reading →

Autism – The Daily Challenge

April is Autism Awareness Month. I know this. I’m a wife. I’m an author. I’m the mom of sons. I’m the mom of a child with autism. An autistic child, if you will, for he was born on the spectrum as much as he was born with brown hair with a tendency to curl and … Continue reading →

Trailer Reveal – Ainsley Bishop

  How to Get Ainsley Bishop to Fall in Love with You by T.M. Franklin Release Date: 06/12/14 Summary from Goodreads: 1. Join the Drama Club 2. Do Your Research3. Provide Something She Needs4. Make Her Feel Secure and Important 5. Pay Attention! 6. Be a Good Friend 7. Be More Attractive 8. Be Complimentary, But … Continue reading →

Vikings with Two Historical Fiction Authors – Episode 5

Answers in Blood Last night’s episode was, as always, amazing. Battles and bloodshed, balanced with family relationships and the search for faith. Fascinating stuff! Lissa Bryan (Under These Restless Skies) and I live-tweeted (and it was GREAT to hear from different folks during the episode! Thanks for joining us!) along with author Angel Lawson (Odin’s … Continue reading →

Sunday Sneak Peek – Sydney Logan

Sydney Logan is revealing the book trailer for her upcoming military romance, Soldier On.  Be sure to add Soldier On to your Goodreads Shelf!   Sydney Logan is an Amazon bestselling author who may or may not have an unhealthy obsession with music (seriously, she loves everything from Eminem to Johnny Cash). She also has … Continue reading →

Eye for an Eye – Vikings – Episode 4

Welcome back! Lissa Bryan, author of Under These Restless Skies (if you’re a Tudor fan, read this book!), and I are back again with our discussion from last night’s amazing episode of VIKINGS. Her comments are in purple! WOW, what an episode! As you said, there wasn’t much to speak of in the way of … Continue reading →