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October 21, 2013
The Phil Naessens Show 10-21-2013 2013 MLB Playoffs and Author Steven R. Travers
http://phillipnaessens.wordpress.com/2013/10/21/the-phil-naessens-show-10-21-2013-2013-mlb-playoffs-and-author-steven-r-travers/
Segment 1: Blogging Mets Mark Berman joins Phil to discuss the amazing MLB Championship Series’ between the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals as well as the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox plus much more.
Segment 2: Phil replays an interview with author Steven R. Travers to discuss his book The Last Icon: Tom Seaver and His Times.
Segment 1: Blogging Mets Mark Berman joins Phil to discuss the amazing MLB Championship Series’ between the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals as well as the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox plus much more.
Segment 2: Phil replays an interview with author Steven R. Travers to discuss his book The Last Icon: Tom Seaver and His Times.
History Trivia - England's Henry VIII named Defender of the Faith
October 21
1096 The People's Crusade (part of the First Crusade also known as the Peasants' Crusade or the Paupers' Crusade), led by Peter the Hermit, was slaughtered by Seljuk Turks at the Battle of Civetot.
1422 when Henry VI was eight months old he succeeded to the English throne, and shortly afterwards, by the death in 1422 of his maternal grandfather, Charles VI, he became titular king of France.
1449George, Duke of Clarence, brother of Edward IV and Richard III was born.
1529 The Pope named Henry VIII of England Defender of the Faith after he defended the seven sacraments against Luther.
1096 The People's Crusade (part of the First Crusade also known as the Peasants' Crusade or the Paupers' Crusade), led by Peter the Hermit, was slaughtered by Seljuk Turks at the Battle of Civetot.
1422 when Henry VI was eight months old he succeeded to the English throne, and shortly afterwards, by the death in 1422 of his maternal grandfather, Charles VI, he became titular king of France.
1449George, Duke of Clarence, brother of Edward IV and Richard III was born.
1529 The Pope named Henry VIII of England Defender of the Faith after he defended the seven sacraments against Luther.
October 20, 2013
History Trivia - The Greeks defeat the Persians at Salamis
October 20
480 BC The Greeks defeated the Persians in a naval battle at Salamis, an island in the Saronic Gulf near Athens. It marked the high-point of the second Persian invasion of Greece which had begun in 480 BC.
1097 First Crusaders arrived in Antioch. The first siege, by the crusaders against the Muslim city, lasted from October 21, 1097, to June 2, 1098.
1524 Thomas Linacre, physician and classical scholar, who founded the Royal College of Physicians in London died.
1632 Christopher Wren, East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England, astronomer/great architect (St. Paul's Cathedral), was born.
480 BC The Greeks defeated the Persians in a naval battle at Salamis, an island in the Saronic Gulf near Athens. It marked the high-point of the second Persian invasion of Greece which had begun in 480 BC.
1097 First Crusaders arrived in Antioch. The first siege, by the crusaders against the Muslim city, lasted from October 21, 1097, to June 2, 1098.
1524 Thomas Linacre, physician and classical scholar, who founded the Royal College of Physicians in London died. 
1632 Christopher Wren, East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England, astronomer/great architect (St. Paul's Cathedral), was born.
October 19, 2013
In the Midst: Freed by K. Meador
In the Midst: Freed by K. Meador: K. Meador has participated with distinction in the 37th Annual Cisco Writers Club Summer Writing Contest, receiving Honorable Mention in th...
History Trivia - Gaiseric, King of the Vandals, seizes the Roman city of Carthage, and makes it his capital
October 19
202 BC, the Romans under Scipio Africanus defeated Hannibal's army of Carthaginians and Numidians in the Battle of Sama in the Second Punic War.
439 Gaiseric, King of the Vandals, seized the Roman city of Carthage, and made it his capital.
1216 King John of England died at Newark-on-Trent and was succeeded by his nine-year-old son Henry.
1453 The French recapture of Bordeaux brought the Hundred Years' War to a close, with the English retaining only Calais on French soil.
1469 Ferdinand of Aragon married Isabella of Castile creating the alliance that unified Spain.
1512 Martin Luther became a doctor of theology (Doctor in Biblia).
1649 New Ross town, Co. Wexford, Ireland, surrendered to Oliver Cromwell.
202 BC, the Romans under Scipio Africanus defeated Hannibal's army of Carthaginians and Numidians in the Battle of Sama in the Second Punic War.
439 Gaiseric, King of the Vandals, seized the Roman city of Carthage, and made it his capital.
1216 King John of England died at Newark-on-Trent and was succeeded by his nine-year-old son Henry. 1453 The French recapture of Bordeaux brought the Hundred Years' War to a close, with the English retaining only Calais on French soil.
1469 Ferdinand of Aragon married Isabella of Castile creating the alliance that unified Spain.
1512 Martin Luther became a doctor of theology (Doctor in Biblia).
1649 New Ross town, Co. Wexford, Ireland, surrendered to Oliver Cromwell.
October 18, 2013
The Virtual Ebook Fair! Join Us for the 3 Day BOOKLOVER'S BASH - SHARE AN EXCERPT WEEKEND OCTOBER 18, 19, 20, 2013
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Mary Ann Bernal
Hi Readers. Thanks for stopping by. I'd like to showcase an excerpt from The Briton and the Dane: Concordia - step into my world and enjoy the adventure.
Thayer stopped abruptly when they reached the king’s private quarters, grasped Concordia by the shoulders and kissed her gently upon her lips.
“Forgive my impertinence,” Thayer said softly. “I cannot leave without telling you...if only...you m...ust go before words are spoken that cannot be taken back...go!”
“I do not understand,” Concordia tearfully replied. “Can you not see...”
“Hush,” Thayer interrupted as he placed his finger over her lips. “I know.”
“Will I ever see you again?” Concordia asked, her voice choked with emotion.
“If Allah wills it,” Thayer replied kindly before he disappeared into the night.
For more information about Mary Ann Bernal and her books, kindly visit: www.maryannbernal.com
Elise VanCise
Happy Fair Day! It's starting to get chilly at night so how about something to curl up with under a blanket
Don't Touch
A psychic thriller perfect for the fright season
Dr. Reign can't touch or be touched. She's become a recluse never leaving her home for fear of what she might'see'. Det. Jackson Prince knows he has to help her accept her gift or the murders won't stop. It will take a woman's t...ouch to catch a killer.
Buy now on Smashwords, Amazon and more...
For more info about Author Elise VanCise and her books go to
http://elisevancise.webs.com
Visit the event page and search for your favorite authors: https://www.facebook.com/events/372903539508391/?source=1
Mary Ann Bernal
Hi Readers. Thanks for stopping by. I'd like to showcase an excerpt from The Briton and the Dane: Concordia - step into my world and enjoy the adventure.
Thayer stopped abruptly when they reached the king’s private quarters, grasped Concordia by the shoulders and kissed her gently upon her lips.
“Forgive my impertinence,” Thayer said softly. “I cannot leave without telling you...if only...you m...ust go before words are spoken that cannot be taken back...go!”
“I do not understand,” Concordia tearfully replied. “Can you not see...”
“Hush,” Thayer interrupted as he placed his finger over her lips. “I know.”
“Will I ever see you again?” Concordia asked, her voice choked with emotion.
“If Allah wills it,” Thayer replied kindly before he disappeared into the night.
For more information about Mary Ann Bernal and her books, kindly visit: www.maryannbernal.com
Elise VanCise
Happy Fair Day! It's starting to get chilly at night so how about something to curl up with under a blanket
Don't Touch
A psychic thriller perfect for the fright season
Dr. Reign can't touch or be touched. She's become a recluse never leaving her home for fear of what she might'see'. Det. Jackson Prince knows he has to help her accept her gift or the murders won't stop. It will take a woman's t...ouch to catch a killer.
Buy now on Smashwords, Amazon and more...
For more info about Author Elise VanCise and her books go to
http://elisevancise.webs.com
Visit the event page and search for your favorite authors: https://www.facebook.com/events/372903539508391/?source=1
Fantasy Author Anna del C Dye interviews Mary Ann Bernal
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« Clean, romantic suspense author Cami Checketts’s InterviewA PG13 Dark Author Interview for October… Paul Yoder »Mary Ann Bernal Historical/romance Author’s Interview Mary Ann, welcome to my blog. Tell us where you were born and where do you live now.
Since my dad was active military, I was born on the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, which is located in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of the Patuxent River. After my father’s honorable discharge, we returned to Yonkers, New York, where I resided until relocating to Omaha, Nebraska, several years ago.
Military family? an honor to know you and my thanks to your family and your Dad.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
My manuscript took about six months to write.
Who or What inspired you to write this book?
Concordia is character from The Briton and the Dane trilogy who demanded her own story. Of course, I had to comply with her request, and she comes of age in her story.
Very nice…What is the title of your book?
The Briton and the Dane: Concordia
Could you give us a back cover blurb?
Travel back in time to late Ninth Century Anglo-Saxon Britain where Alfred the Great rules with a benevolent hand while the Danish King rules peacefully within the boundaries of the Danelaw. Trade flourishes, and scholars from throughout the civilized world flock to Britannia’s shores to study at the King’s Court School at Winchester.
Enter Concordia, a beautiful noble woman whose family is favored by the king. Vain, willful, and admired, but ambitious and cunning, Concordia is not willing to accept her fate. She is betrothed to the valiant warrior, Brantson, but sees herself as far too young to lay in the bedchamber of an older suitor. She wants to see the wonders of the world, embracing everything in it; preferably, but dangerously, at the side of Thayer, the exotic Saracen who charms King Alfred’s court and ignites her yearning passions.
Concordia manipulates her besotted husband into taking her to Rome, but her ship is captured by bloodthirsty pirates, and the seafarers protecting her are ruthlessly slain to a man. As she awaits her fate in the Moorish captain’s bed, by sheer chance, she discovers that salvation is at hand in the gilded court of a Saracen nobleman.
While awaiting rescue, Concordia finds herself at the center of intrigue, plots, blackmail, betrayal and the vain desires of two egotistical brothers, each willing to die for her favor. Using only feminine cunning, Concordia must defend her honor while plotting her escape as she awaits deliverance, somewhere inside steamy, unconquered Muslim Hispania.
Wow that is a great plot. What genre does your book fall under?
Historical fiction / romance / action & adventure
Do you have a favorite character, why?
Brantson, the perfect warrior, epitomes all that is noble and just in a world plagued by treachery and deceit. His standards are those that society strives to achieve, placing honor and righteousness at the top of the list. He is also understanding and forgiving, personifying the perfect mate. This is not just my opinion. Many readers have informed me that they wished they had a Brantson in their lives. My incurable romanticism has created the perfect male!
What kind of impact do you expect your works to have in the reader’s lives?
There are multiple themes throughout the series, which brings awareness to the plight of today’s soldier families, people suffering religious persecution, and father/son dysfunctional relationships. Hopefully, this awareness might put situations in proper perspective, resulting in positive change.
We can always hope…What else might pique the reader’s interest in your book?
Today’s reader can relate to Concordia’s plight because emotions have not changed over the centuries. She behaves just like young adults behave today, for better or worse, as she learns life’s lessons the hard way. And don’t forget the love triangle – Brantson / Chad / Thayer – each man loving her, but who really holds her heart?
Where can we find your books?
Webpage:
http://www.maryannbernal.com
Amazon US – author page
http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Ann-Bernal/e/B003D2DPZ4/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1
Amazon UK – author page
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mary-Ann-Bernal/e/B003D2DPZ4/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
It was fun to get to know you better, Mary Ann. Our best to you and your work.
Anna's Blog - Wordpress AnnadelC.com Home Books Anna's Plans Events Free Bio Blog Links Contact Me Please use the links at the bottom of any of the pages above to log in/register.« Clean, romantic suspense author Cami Checketts’s InterviewA PG13 Dark Author Interview for October… Paul Yoder »Mary Ann Bernal Historical/romance Author’s Interview Mary Ann, welcome to my blog. Tell us where you were born and where do you live now.
Since my dad was active military, I was born on the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, which is located in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay near the mouth of the Patuxent River. After my father’s honorable discharge, we returned to Yonkers, New York, where I resided until relocating to Omaha, Nebraska, several years ago.
Military family? an honor to know you and my thanks to your family and your Dad.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
My manuscript took about six months to write.
Who or What inspired you to write this book?
Concordia is character from The Briton and the Dane trilogy who demanded her own story. Of course, I had to comply with her request, and she comes of age in her story.
Very nice…What is the title of your book?
The Briton and the Dane: Concordia
Could you give us a back cover blurb?
Travel back in time to late Ninth Century Anglo-Saxon Britain where Alfred the Great rules with a benevolent hand while the Danish King rules peacefully within the boundaries of the Danelaw. Trade flourishes, and scholars from throughout the civilized world flock to Britannia’s shores to study at the King’s Court School at Winchester.
Enter Concordia, a beautiful noble woman whose family is favored by the king. Vain, willful, and admired, but ambitious and cunning, Concordia is not willing to accept her fate. She is betrothed to the valiant warrior, Brantson, but sees herself as far too young to lay in the bedchamber of an older suitor. She wants to see the wonders of the world, embracing everything in it; preferably, but dangerously, at the side of Thayer, the exotic Saracen who charms King Alfred’s court and ignites her yearning passions.
Concordia manipulates her besotted husband into taking her to Rome, but her ship is captured by bloodthirsty pirates, and the seafarers protecting her are ruthlessly slain to a man. As she awaits her fate in the Moorish captain’s bed, by sheer chance, she discovers that salvation is at hand in the gilded court of a Saracen nobleman.
While awaiting rescue, Concordia finds herself at the center of intrigue, plots, blackmail, betrayal and the vain desires of two egotistical brothers, each willing to die for her favor. Using only feminine cunning, Concordia must defend her honor while plotting her escape as she awaits deliverance, somewhere inside steamy, unconquered Muslim Hispania.
Wow that is a great plot. What genre does your book fall under?
Historical fiction / romance / action & adventure
Do you have a favorite character, why?
Brantson, the perfect warrior, epitomes all that is noble and just in a world plagued by treachery and deceit. His standards are those that society strives to achieve, placing honor and righteousness at the top of the list. He is also understanding and forgiving, personifying the perfect mate. This is not just my opinion. Many readers have informed me that they wished they had a Brantson in their lives. My incurable romanticism has created the perfect male!
What kind of impact do you expect your works to have in the reader’s lives?
There are multiple themes throughout the series, which brings awareness to the plight of today’s soldier families, people suffering religious persecution, and father/son dysfunctional relationships. Hopefully, this awareness might put situations in proper perspective, resulting in positive change.
We can always hope…What else might pique the reader’s interest in your book?
Today’s reader can relate to Concordia’s plight because emotions have not changed over the centuries. She behaves just like young adults behave today, for better or worse, as she learns life’s lessons the hard way. And don’t forget the love triangle – Brantson / Chad / Thayer – each man loving her, but who really holds her heart?
Where can we find your books?
Webpage:
http://www.maryannbernal.com
Amazon US – author page
http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Ann-Bernal/e/B003D2DPZ4/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1
Amazon UK – author page
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mary-Ann-Bernal/e/B003D2DPZ4/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
It was fun to get to know you better, Mary Ann. Our best to you and your work.
The Phil Naessens Show 10-18-2013 Dodgers/Cardinals, Memphis Grizzlies and NCAA Football Recruiting
http://phillipnaessens.wordpress.com/2013/10/18/the-phil-naessens-show-10-18-2013-dodgerscardinals-memphis-grizzlies-and-ncaa-football-recruiting/
Segment 1: True Blue LA Managing Editor Eric Stephen discusses the NLCS between his Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals plus much more
Segment 2: Memphis Flyer reporter Kevin Lipe joins Phil to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies pre-season thus far and much more
Segment 3: High School Football Coach Joe Mullinax joins Phil to give advice to potential NCAA football recruits and their parents plus much more
Segment 1: True Blue LA Managing Editor Eric Stephen discusses the NLCS between his Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals plus much moreSegment 2: Memphis Flyer reporter Kevin Lipe joins Phil to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies pre-season thus far and much more
Segment 3: High School Football Coach Joe Mullinax joins Phil to give advice to potential NCAA football recruits and their parents plus much more
History Trivia - Cardinal Wolsey to hand over the great seal to Henry VIII
October 18
768 Charlemagne and his brother Carloman were crowned co-rulers of the Franks, after the death of their father, Pepin the Short.
1009 The Church of the Holy Sepulcher, a Christian church in Jerusalem, was completely destroyed by the Fatimid caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, who hacked the Church's foundations down to bedrock.
1016 Canute of Denmark became the heir of Edmund Ironside, King of England, with victory at Ashingdon, and Edmund agreed to divide England between himself and Canute. At the end of November, however, Edmund died, and Canute became king of all England.
1081 The Normans defeated the Byzantine Empire in the Battle of Dyrrhachium.
1210 Pope Innocent III excommunicated German leader Otto IV.
1529 Henry VIII ordered Cardinal Wolsey to hand over the great seal.
1541 Princess Margaret Tudor died.
768 Charlemagne and his brother Carloman were crowned co-rulers of the Franks, after the death of their father, Pepin the Short.
1009 The Church of the Holy Sepulcher, a Christian church in Jerusalem, was completely destroyed by the Fatimid caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, who hacked the Church's foundations down to bedrock.
1016 Canute of Denmark became the heir of Edmund Ironside, King of England, with victory at Ashingdon, and Edmund agreed to divide England between himself and Canute. At the end of November, however, Edmund died, and Canute became king of all England.
1081 The Normans defeated the Byzantine Empire in the Battle of Dyrrhachium.
1210 Pope Innocent III excommunicated German leader Otto IV.
1529 Henry VIII ordered Cardinal Wolsey to hand over the great seal.
1541 Princess Margaret Tudor died.
October 17, 2013
The Phil Naessens Show 10-17-2013 OKC Thunder, Oakland Athletics and San Antonio Spurs Reports
http://phillipnaessens.wordpress.com/2013/10/17/the-phil-naessens-show-10-17-2013-okc-thunder-oakland-athletics-and-san-antonio-spurs-reports/
Segment 1: Welcome to Loud City Managing Editor J.A. Sherman joins Phil to discuss whether or not Kevin Durant’s role has changed now that Russell Westbrook is injured plus much more
Segment 2: Athletics Nation Lead Writer Alex Hall joins Phil to discuss Coco Crisp’s 2014 option being picked up, injuries to Sonny Gray and Jarrod Parker, the ALCS between the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox and much more
Segment 3: Pounding the Rock Managing Editor J.R. Wilco joins Phil to discuss the San Antonio Spurs recent roster moves plus much more.
Segment 1: Welcome to Loud City Managing Editor J.A. Sherman joins Phil to discuss whether or not Kevin Durant’s role has changed now that Russell Westbrook is injured plus much moreSegment 2: Athletics Nation Lead Writer Alex Hall joins Phil to discuss Coco Crisp’s 2014 option being picked up, injuries to Sonny Gray and Jarrod Parker, the ALCS between the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox and much more
Segment 3: Pounding the Rock Managing Editor J.R. Wilco joins Phil to discuss the San Antonio Spurs recent roster moves plus much more.
