Beth Trissel's Blog, page 131
October 31, 2009
A Blustery All Hallow's Eve
The Allegheny Mountains are muted in haze. Only the faint silhouette of blue ridges shows through the shroud. Most of the brilliant foliage that I reveled in has fallen from the trees covering the hills up behind our house. The woodland lends a sort of secretiveness to the valley and the mountains. I can well imagine how the tales of 'haints' and wandering spirits grew out of these misty hollows and remote ridges. It's easy to feel secure snugly tucked by the fireside with a steaming bowl of...
October 29, 2009
Super Review for Through the Fire From The Pen and Muse
Through the Fire by Beth Trissel
Genre: Historical Romance
Publisher: Wild Rose Press: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/
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What I liked: Beth...
October 26, 2009
'Tis The Season for Daughter of the Wind
Over the stunning weekend, my husband, art major daughter, and I drove through the valley and mountains on a photography tour. Seeing the breath-taking ridges in their autumn glory reminded me of my historical light paranormal romance, Daughter of the Wind, the season and setting for this story.
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Autumn, 1784: A tragic secret from Karin McNeal's past haunts the young Scots-Irish woman who longs to know more of her mother's death and the mysterious father no one will name...
The Season for Daughter of the Wind
Yesterday, my husband, art major daughter, and I drove through the valley and mountains on a photography tour. Seeing the breath-taking ridges in their autumn glory reminded me of my historical light paranormal romance, Daughter of the Wind, the season and setting for this story.
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Autumn, 1784: A tragic secret from Karin McNeal's past haunts the young Scots-Irish woman who longs to know more of her mother's death and the mysterious father no one will name. The elusive voices she hears in...
October 25, 2009
Spectacular Autumn Day
"Autumn burned brightly, a running flame
through the mountains,a torch flung to the trees." ~ Faith Baldwin
"The morns are meeker than they were,
~ Emily Dickinson
"In the other gardensAnd all up the vale,
From the autumn bonfires
See the smoke trail!
Pleasant summer over
And all...
October 23, 2009
Through the Fire At Lost In A Good Book
The French and Indian War, a Shawnee warrior, an English lady, blood vengeance, deadly pursuit, primal, powerful, passionate…THROUGH THE FIRE.
Hear the primal howl of a wolf, the spill of a mountain stream. Are those distant war whoops? Welcome to the colonial frontier where the men fire muskets and wield tomahawks and the women are wildcats when threatened.
Rebecca Elliot is an English lady, Shoka a half-Shawnee, half-French...
October 21, 2009
Overcomers, Inc.
The following account is an excerpt taken from the inspiring new release entitled Overcomers, Inc: True Stories of Hope, Courage and Inspiration.
Believe in miracles and be willing to receive the gifts that are offered.
By Martha-Lee Bohn
When a volunteer asked me one Sunday night, "What should I do with the hundred pair of shoes I have in the car?" I didn't know what to say. Overwhelmed with a long list of things to do, I said...
October 20, 2009
The Supreme Photographer of Our Family
As many of you know, several members of my family, my mother Pat Churchman and daughter Elise, in particular, are exceptional photographers. However, my brother John Churchman is amazingly gifted. He has made photography his life work as well as his artistic pursuit. Many of his shots are taken in Vermont where he resides with his wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Gabrielle, along with many furry and feathered friends. He is also an avid gardener and nature lover as is abundantly evident in...
October 17, 2009
The Wisdom of Thomas Jefferson, Colonial Williamsburg, and Monticello
A collection of quotes from Thomas Jefferson. His beautiful home of Monticello is on the other side of the Blue Ridge Mountains from us. Call me a fan. I've long been an admirer of Jefferson.~
"I find the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of much praise."
"I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be."
"It is part of the American character to consider nothing as desperate —...
Thomas Jefferson, Colonial Williamsburg, and Monticello
"I find the pain of a little censure, even when it is unfounded, is more acute than the pleasure of much praise." ~ Thomas Jefferson
"I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be." ~
"It is part of the American character to consider nothing as desperate — to surmount every difficulty by resolution and contrivance." ~ Thomas Jefferso
"I cannot live without books." ~ Thomas Jefferson
"No occupation is so delightful...
