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June 26, 2018
Only at the Renaissance Faire…by Sarah Raplee
One of my favorite summer day trips is to the
fantasy land that is the Oregon Renaissance Faire. This year’s Faire was in early
June, with perfect weather at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds.
Under stately Douglas
fir trees stalwart knights, handsome gentlemen and well-dressed ladies mingled
with wise women, monks and even Faerie Folk. Men, women and children dressed as
barefoot,
fantasy land that is the Oregon Renaissance Faire. This year’s Faire was in early
June, with perfect weather at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds.
Under stately Douglas
fir trees stalwart knights, handsome gentlemen and well-dressed ladies mingled
with wise women, monks and even Faerie Folk. Men, women and children dressed as
barefoot,
June 25, 2018
Not-so-fancy R&R
by Courtney Pierce
The cell phone sits disconnected from its charger. The television screen is dark. My
laptop doesn’t chime with spam. I glance at an empty calendar on the bulletin board in the kitchen, void of obligations. Yeah! No
fancy meals on the docket.
We are in our home in Montana, an oasis of forest, lakes,
mountains, and wildlife. Glacier National Park is only twenty
The cell phone sits disconnected from its charger. The television screen is dark. My
laptop doesn’t chime with spam. I glance at an empty calendar on the bulletin board in the kitchen, void of obligations. Yeah! No
fancy meals on the docket.
We are in our home in Montana, an oasis of forest, lakes,
mountains, and wildlife. Glacier National Park is only twenty
June 23, 2018
My Crazy Route to Romantic Suspense Publishing
By Robin Weaver
Not me, but could have been.
In sixth grade, I had a best friend who created a book of short
stories. Well, not an actual book, but a compilation of typed pages,
hole-punched and joined together by pronged fasteners. Even so… That was the
coolest thing ever.
Note, this same
friend later decided he’d sleep in a coffin every night. And did. But that’s a topic for another
Not me, but could have been.
In sixth grade, I had a best friend who created a book of short
stories. Well, not an actual book, but a compilation of typed pages,
hole-punched and joined together by pronged fasteners. Even so… That was the
coolest thing ever.
Note, this same
friend later decided he’d sleep in a coffin every night. And did. But that’s a topic for another
June 22, 2018
Fantasy Vacations Change
By Linda Lovely
My best
vacation ever was the first one I took with my husband. We left Rochester, New
York, when it was still tight in winter’s grip, and flew to Club Med in
Martinique for two glorious weeks.
The setting
was magnificent. Lush green mountains rising out of a clear blue sea.
Temperatures in the eighties with caressing tropical breezes. White sand
beaches dotted with pink
My best
vacation ever was the first one I took with my husband. We left Rochester, New
York, when it was still tight in winter’s grip, and flew to Club Med in
Martinique for two glorious weeks.
The setting
was magnificent. Lush green mountains rising out of a clear blue sea.
Temperatures in the eighties with caressing tropical breezes. White sand
beaches dotted with pink
June 21, 2018
Let's vacation with a killer...
While I’m not a fan
of the snow and endless cold, Michigan has some amazing places to vacation or staycation.
A staycation for me - less than a 1/2 a mile away... the beach….
Miles and miles of forest….(these are from a forest path about 5 miles from my house - another staycation)
And some mountains…
I went on a hiking trip several – okay
of the snow and endless cold, Michigan has some amazing places to vacation or staycation.
A staycation for me - less than a 1/2 a mile away... the beach….
Miles and miles of forest….(these are from a forest path about 5 miles from my house - another staycation)
And some mountains…
I went on a hiking trip several – okay
June 20, 2018
Leaving On A Jet Plane
Is 'traveling' the same as 'a holiday'? For me, travel conjures up images of moving from place to place, being out most days looking at sites and having new experiences. A holiday is going to a destination and staying put. No housework. No responsibilities. Just relaxing. And writing. Yes, a perfect holiday would be going somewhere that has no daily distractions and interruptions, but has a
Leaving On A Jet Plan
Is 'traveling' the same as 'a holiday'? For me, travel conjures up images of moving from place to place, being out most days looking at sites and having new experiences. A holiday is going to a destination and staying put. No housework. No responsibilities. Just relaxing. And writing. Yes, a perfect holiday would be going somewhere that has no daily distractions and interruptions, but has a
June 18, 2018
A Fantasy Vacation to Alaska...by Kristin Wallace
I’ve been off topic for a good bit this year, since I had 3 book releases back to back (to back). This month, I can follow the theme, which is “My Fantasy Vacation”. Next month I’ll be fulfilling one of those fantasies as I go on an Alaskan cruise with my family.
I’ve known many people who have gone, and everyone says it’s amazing. I can’t wait. We fly from Florida to Alaska, so from one
I’ve known many people who have gone, and everyone says it’s amazing. I can’t wait. We fly from Florida to Alaska, so from one
June 16, 2018
WHY PSYCHIC AGENTS? by Sarah Raplee
Hi,
I’m Sarah Raplee, author of the Psychic Agents Series of Romantic Suspense novels.
Why psychic agents?
Because
they are so fun to write!
I love “what ifs”.
For example:
What
if the FBI has a top-secret unit of agents with extraordinary psychic abilities
who are a resource for both U.S. law enforcement agencies and those of our
allies?
What
if an agent who can find anything or
I’m Sarah Raplee, author of the Psychic Agents Series of Romantic Suspense novels.
Why psychic agents?
Because
they are so fun to write!
I love “what ifs”.
For example:
What
if the FBI has a top-secret unit of agents with extraordinary psychic abilities
who are a resource for both U.S. law enforcement agencies and those of our
allies?
What
if an agent who can find anything or
June 15, 2018
Creating Worlds I'd Want To Stay In #amwriting #scifirom
Hi, I'm Pippa Jay, author of scifi and supernatural stories with a romantic soul. A lot of the settings in my books are literally out of this world (though not all). Part of the appeal of writing is creating worlds I 'd actually want to visit, though many are based on locations in my real life. For example, the tropical islands of Metraxi in my scifi romance series Redemption are based on sunny
