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Part 2-Scotland tour

Why do I love Scotland?  Let me count the ways...


Edinburgh Castle
View from the Castle
Our tour started with a visit to Edinburgh Castle.  This is a stock shot you're looking at because it was raining that morning.  It added the necessary atmosphere to really appreciate the magnificence of that stone structure.  Climbing up the hill was a bitch, and the million and one stairs in the castle were brutal BUT  so worth it.  Our guide was named Richard Campbell and he w...

Jet Lagging!

So I've been home from my dream trip for about ten days and I'm still jet lagging.  Maybe that's the wrong choice of words.  I'm still floaty from an incredible experience.  I sleep in spurts and start writing as soon as I open my eyes.  I promised to blog throughout my trip but internet access was sporadic for me because I don't have an Apple product (I'm making that change asap).  Whenever I'd watch my roommate hop onto the web with her trusty iPad I'd be green with...

Coming Soon!

 


Description: Polo: Book Two
Sequel to Fire Horse

Finally reunited, Preston Fawkes and Konrad Schnell put family and obligations aside, preferring to remain in seclusion on Ned’s estate to get reacquainted. Unfortunately, reality can only be held off for so long, and they return to Texas to reclaim the life they put on pause. Trying to strike the right balance between business, family, and romance requires ongoing effort, and the challenges begin shortly after they arrive.

At the top of...

Honorable Mention!

Just back from my trip to the UK and Ireland to find this lovely honor.  Thank you Elisa and the judges who gave Fire Horse an honorable mention.  Being amongst this group of great writers is a gift in and of itself.


Mickie B. Ashling - Fire Horse

Andrea: The plot was engaging and kept me turning the pages. Once the main story started, I didn't want to put the book down. The settings were beautifully rendered. Each of the locations came to life, for a lush and exotic feel. I felt ever...

Baby news!

Beautiful baby Scarlett Alexandra, my first granddaughter, was born September 3 at a hefty 10lbs. 7oz.  She's my oldest son's first child, and the only girl in our immediate family in 36 years.  I won't get to see her until Thanksgiving, since we're several states apart, but I'm sure I'll be getting daily updates from her proud parents.

I'm off on my UK adventure tomorrow.  I'm meeting an online friend in London and then we join the rest of the members of our 3 week tour. ...

Coming soon, personal news,and a winner!

Hi all!  The winner for Catt Ford's contest is Sin Chan.  Please comment on this post so I can get you the GC.  I'll need your email addy and your DSP account if it's different.



So, exciting news for fans of Fire Horse.  The sequel, Ride-Off, is scheduled for release in October.  No firm date yet, but watch for it on the Dreamspinner Coming Soon Page in September.  There's a brand new character in this novel who won the hearts of my entire critique group.  He...

Horizons Review

Got home to find this lovely review I hadn't seen yet.  Nice way to end my birthday:)

http://www.rainbowbookreviews.com/book-reviews/horizons-horizons-1-by-mickie-b-ashling-at-dreamspinner-press

Winner!

The winner of last month's contest is Suze.  Please comment on this post and leave your email address to claim your prize. 

Behind The Cover Art-Catt Ford

How often have you seen this comment by readers? “I was drawn to the book because of the beautiful cover.” Or sometimes, you see this. “The story was great, but I almost didn’t pick it up because of the ugly cover!"
Writers labor over a manuscript for weeks, months, and sometimes, years. Once it’s accepted by a publisher, their “baby” goes through several processes before it finally hits the shelves. One of the most stressful of these steps is choosing a book cover. First, you have to decide w...

Horizons take 2

A couple of lovely reviews for the second edition of Horizons.  I'm so glad that new readers are getting a chance to meet these guys.

http://thenovelapproachreviews.com/2013/07/10/after-some-rr-a-re-write-and-re-edit-that-is-mickie-b-ashling-gives-us-a-reissue-of-horizons/

http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com/2013/07/12/horizons-by-mickie-b-ashling/