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From the blog of Ngaire Elder: Hogmanay Bell-Ringers for Mary Ann Bernal

http://adventuresofceciliaspark.blogspot.com/2013/12/hogmany-bell-ringers-for-mary-ann-bernal.html

Hogmanay Bell-Ringers for Mary Ann Bernal
The Briton and the Dane by MaryAnn Bernal

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Epic Tale - What an incredible story. I loved this first part to the trilogy of The Briton and the Dane. The historical events were wonderfully retold by the author, Mary Ann Bernal, who mixed romance, betrayal, emotion and conspiracy into a masterful plot. And the 'Glossary of Terms' at the end of the book was a magnificent surprise.



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The Briton and the Dane: Concordia by MaryAnn Bernal

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


A must read for all!

What an exceptional story! I absolutely relished Mary Ann Bernal's Concordia; beautifully written and brimming with conspiracy, betrayal, love, hatred. The historical references are light and enjoyable. The ending is memorable and brought a tear to my eye. I appreciated the epilogue and author's notes. I wish Concordia's story had not ended. The Briton and the Dane: Concordia should be on your reading list; tremendous! (It is a stand alone novel in The Briton and the Dane series).

The Phil Naessens Show NBA Division by Division Analysis

http://phillipnaessens.wordpress.com/2013/12/31/the-phil-naessens-show-nba-division-by-division-analysis/

 On this edition of the Phil Naessens Show  On today’s show we’re looking at the NBA division by division and much more NBA talk. Segment 1: Pounding the Rock writer Aaron Stampler joins Phil to discuss the National Basketball Associations Eastern Conference Atlantic, Central and Southeast Divisions and much more      Segment 2: Pounding the Rock writer Aaron Stampler joins Phil to discuss the National Basketball Associations Western Conference Northwest, Southwest and Pacific Divisions plus much more.

History Trivia - Cesare Borgia occupies Urbino

December 31

192 The Roman emperor Commodus, whose brutal reign ended 90 years of peaceful prosperity, was assassinated.

406 Vandals, Alans and Suebians crossed the Rhine, which began an invasion of Gaul.

535 Byzantine General Belisarius completed the conquest of Sicily, defeating the Ostrogothic garrison of Syracuse, and ending his consulship for the year.

870 Skirmish at Englefield: Ethelred of Wessex beat the Danish invasion army.

Pope Alexander VI and Cesare Borgia - The Borgias 1502  Cesare Borgia (son of pope Alexander VI) occupied Urbino (walled city in the Marche region of Italy).

Gladiator's Pen: 2014 Year of the Writer SSLY New Years Blog Hop

Gladiator's Pen: 2014 Year of the Writer SSLY New Years Blog Hop: Welcome to the New Years Eve Blog Hop, sponsored by SmileSomebody Loves You Blog. There are 49 blogs participating in this event to shar...

The Wizard of Notts Recommends: New Year's Eve - FREE event at Nottingham Castle

http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/newyearseve

 Nottingham City Council is proud to announce a brand new FREE event which will take place in the grounds of Nottingham Castle this New Year's Eve.
The event will feature:
Live music and entertainment Bar, hot drinks and food stalls Fireworks display at midnightGates open from 9pm. There will be limited capacity in the grounds - entry will be granted on a first come first served basis only.  Please note that you will not be able to bring your own food and drink into the grounds.  People not able to gain entry to the Castle grounds will still be able to enjoy the fireworks display at midnight - the display should be visible across the city centre.
Nottingham City Council is bringing you this FREE event thanks to sponsorship from Purico.
How to get hereBy car: Follow signs from M1 for Nottingham city centre, then follow brown tourist signs.  The postcode for the Castle for your sat nav is NG1 6EL (but please remember there is no parking on site except for disabled visitors).
Parking: Parking on site for visitors with disabilities only, this must be booked in advance as spaces are limited. Public car parks are nearby, for details of City Council car parks click here.. Nottingham City Council operates the Nottingham Castle pay-and-display car park on Canal Street (NG1 7EH) with all-day parking available for £5. No height restriction applies, so it is suitable for minibuses. The Broadmarsh multi-storey car park on Collin Street (NG1 7EQ) is also within five minutes of Nottingham Castle.
On foot: 10 - 15 minute walk from Nottingham city centre or train station.

Mr. Chuckles stopped by The Wizard's Cauldron to check out rom-coms

The Great Wizard: Tell us about your work. In what genre do you write and why?
Katie Oliver:  Although publishers of necessity put genre labels on books – chick lit, romantic comedy, paranormal, etc. – I think of my writing as women’s fiction (although men like my books, too). But if I had to assign a genre, I’d say they’re rom-coms. I love the give-and-take between two characters who are attracted to each other even when (especially when!) they know they shouldn’t be - or when they initially can’t stand each other.  And I love witty banter.  I think my love of romantic comedy goes back to the screwball comedies of the thirties – Nick and Nora Charles, Topper, Fred and Ginger, etc. 

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http://greenwizard62.blogspot.com/2013/12/romcoms-newest-author-katie.html

Romcom's newest author Katie Oliver...around the Cauldron

The Wizard Says:

I'd like to welcome Katie Oliver around the Cauldron today. 

Living in Washington and something of an Anglophile, I met Katie through a spontaneous retweet on that frenetic pimpmobile, Twitter. She's excellent company and well worth following. 

@katieoliver01

Her first book is out next week and I have a feeling its going to be a success. 

From her sweeping, tree-house enshadowed abode somewhere near Colonial Downs, I interrupted Katie on a shopping trip for big hats and nattered with her over the Wizphone. 

Here's what she had to say.  Well worth reading.
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Romcom's newest author Katie Oliver...around the Cauldron

The Phil Naessens Show: Fantasy Basketball Replacements for Russell Westbrook and Al Horford

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On this edition of the Phil Naessens Show  We’re talking Indiana Pacers, Fantasy Basketball and Author David Frauenfelder drops by on today’s Phil Naessens Show Segment 1: Indy Cornrows Managing Editor Tom Lewis joins Phil to discuss the Indiana Pacers easy week against the Brooklyn Nets, Lance Stephenson for Most Improved, comments Pacers GM Larry Bird made about Danny Granger and preview Tuesdays game with the Cavaliers and much more      Segment 2: Rotowire NBA Editor and Fantasy Basketball expert Kyle McKeown joins Phil to discuss the recent injuries to Russell Westbrook and Al Horford, methods of replacing injured players and much more. Segment 3: Author D.W. Frauenfelder stops by the show to discuss his brand new novel The Skater and the Saint. You can purchase The Skater and the Saint here. Come over to DraftSheet and join me for a free Fantasy Basketball free roll and win cash. It's absolutely free. For Fantasy Basketball please click here . For Fantasy Football please click here and for Fantasy Hockey please click here  

History Trivia - Battle of Wakefield - Richard, Duke of York, is executed

December 30

39 Titus was born. He was Roman emperor from 79-81 and during his reign the Coliseum was completed.

1370 Pope Gregory XI elected pope. Gregory attempted to foster peace between England and France during the Hundred Years' War, defeated Florence in its war against the Papal States, and returned the papacy to Rome from Avignon.

1460 The Lancastrians routed the Yorkists at the Battle of Wakefield, and executed Richard, Duke of York.