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June 12, 2013
History Trivia - Peasants' revolt at Blackheath, England
June 12
28 Gaius Carrinas' triumphant procession through Rome.
1381 Peasants' Revolt in England, rebels arrived at Blackheath. Although the revolt did not succeed in its stated aims, it did succeed in showing the nobility what the peasants were capable of, which helped to form a radical tradition in British politics.
1429 Hundred Years' War: Joan of Arc led the French army in their capture of the city and the English commander, William de la Pole, First Duke of Suffolk in the second day of the Battle of Jargeau.
1519 Cosimo de Medici was born.
28 Gaius Carrinas' triumphant procession through Rome.
1381 Peasants' Revolt in England, rebels arrived at Blackheath. Although the revolt did not succeed in its stated aims, it did succeed in showing the nobility what the peasants were capable of, which helped to form a radical tradition in British politics.
1429 Hundred Years' War: Joan of Arc led the French army in their capture of the city and the English commander, William de la Pole, First Duke of Suffolk in the second day of the Battle of Jargeau.
1519 Cosimo de Medici was born.
Amazon Review - Home Wrecker I (Home Wrecker Chronicles) by Brenda Perlin
The Hardest Review I've Ever Written, June 11, 2013 By T. M. Novak "Court Jester Publications"
This review is from: Home Wrecker 1 (Home Wrecker Chronicles) (Kindle Edition) When I finished this book I felt conflicted. For that reason alone I decided not to review it after I read the last word like I usually do. I wanted to give it a three or a four but my finger just couldn't do it. I remember asking myself why would I give it a three or a four? The answer was simple and it pissed me off how selfish it was. I was not basing my score on the book itself, how it was written, whether it had a good story line or believable characters. I was simply basing it on my bias towards, "home wreckers." So I asked myself questions. Was the story good? It was amazing. Was it well written? I didn't see any plot holes or grammar errors. Were the characters believable? Yes, every word/thought/feeling and scene was believable. The only character I wanted to know more about was Bo and I do believe the next book will go into his detail more. Did it keep my attention? I couldn't put it down for longer than it took to sleep. So, in the end I had to set my feelings aside and be fair to the book and the author. She did a damn good job!
http://www.amazon.com/Home-Wrecker-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B00CKBWWIU/ref=cm_rdp_product_img
June 11, 2013
Fantasy Baseball Tuesday: How Will the Biogenesis Scandal Affect Fantasy Baseball Owners?
http://phillipnaessens.wordpress.com/2013/06/11/fantasy-baseball-tuesday-how-will-the-biogenesis-scandal-affect-fantasy-baseball-owners/
How will the Biogenesis Scandal and possible suspensions of at least 20 players affect your Fantasy Baseball team? Rotowire Fantasy Baseball writer Nick Falk joins host Phil Naessens to discuss this plus who’s hot, who’s not and a couple of sleepers to help your Fantasy Baseball team on this edition of Fantasy Baseball Tuesday on todays Phil Naessens Show.
How will the Biogenesis Scandal and possible suspensions of at least 20 players affect your Fantasy Baseball team? Rotowire Fantasy Baseball writer Nick Falk joins host Phil Naessens to discuss this plus who’s hot, who’s not and a couple of sleepers to help your Fantasy Baseball team on this edition of Fantasy Baseball Tuesday on todays Phil Naessens Show.
History Trivia - Troy sacked
June 11
1184 BC Trojan War: Troy was sacked and burned, according to calculations by Eratosthenes.
173 Marcomannic Wars: The Roman army in Moravia was encircled by the Quadi, who had broken the peace treaty.
1183 Henry the Young King, second of five sons of King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine died.
1346 Charles IV of Luxembourg was elected Holy Roman Emperor.
1429 Hundred Years' War: start of the Battle of Jargeau, Joan of Arc's first offensive battle.
1456 Anne Neville, wife of Richard III of England was born.
1488 Rebels defeated and deposed James III of Scotland at the Battle of Sauchieburn, making his son, James, king.
1509 Henry VIII of England married Catherine of Aragon, his brother Arthur's widow.
1184 BC Trojan War: Troy was sacked and burned, according to calculations by Eratosthenes.
173 Marcomannic Wars: The Roman army in Moravia was encircled by the Quadi, who had broken the peace treaty.
1183 Henry the Young King, second of five sons of King Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine died.
1346 Charles IV of Luxembourg was elected Holy Roman Emperor.
1429 Hundred Years' War: start of the Battle of Jargeau, Joan of Arc's first offensive battle.
1456 Anne Neville, wife of Richard III of England was born.
1488 Rebels defeated and deposed James III of Scotland at the Battle of Sauchieburn, making his son, James, king.
1509 Henry VIII of England married Catherine of Aragon, his brother Arthur's widow.
June 10, 2013
Attention UK Fans - The Winchester Writers' Conference, Festival and Bookfair - 21-23 June 2013 - University of Winchester
http://www.writersconference.co.uk/index.htm
Elisabeth Marrion, representing The Writers-Room, will be attending the conference. If you are interested in finding out more about The Writers-Room, feel free to contact Ms. Marrion at: http://www.writers-room.org/contact-us.php
The 2013 Winchester Writers' Conference,
Festival and Bookfair 21 - 23 June, 2013 - University of Winchester
followed by In-Depth Workshops 24-25 June Conference Booking Deadline is 7th June!There are still many one-to-one appointments available! Please help us to save paper!
View the full programme online http://www.writersconference.co.uk/index.htm We hope that you find the online programme and registration easy to use, but if you need a hard copy of the programme, please email your name and address to: sara.gangai@winchester.ac.ukNew This Year!
Group Discount for groups of 8 or more purchasing
Weekend Day Package B!
See page 33 of the programme for details We are pleased to announce that the
17 Winchester Writers' Conference Writing Competitions
are now open!
For details, please click on the COMPETITIONS tab
on the menu bar.
The Best of 2012 anthology of first place competition winners and their adjudications is now available! It's a fascinating read and a valuable tool for aspiring writers and competition entrants.To order your copy online, please click this link:
Order The Best of 2012
or mail a cheque for £8.95, written out to University of Winchester, to:Winchester Writers' Conference
University of Winchester
Sparkford Road
Winchester SO22 4NR
Please don't forget to include your name and mailing address.Directions to the university http://www.writersconference.co.uk/images/Winchester_Map.pdf
Elisabeth Marrion, representing The Writers-Room, will be attending the conference. If you are interested in finding out more about The Writers-Room, feel free to contact Ms. Marrion at: http://www.writers-room.org/contact-us.php
The 2013 Winchester Writers' Conference,
Festival and Bookfair 21 - 23 June, 2013 - University of Winchester
followed by In-Depth Workshops 24-25 June Conference Booking Deadline is 7th June!There are still many one-to-one appointments available! Please help us to save paper!
View the full programme online http://www.writersconference.co.uk/index.htm We hope that you find the online programme and registration easy to use, but if you need a hard copy of the programme, please email your name and address to: sara.gangai@winchester.ac.ukNew This Year!
Group Discount for groups of 8 or more purchasing
Weekend Day Package B!
See page 33 of the programme for details We are pleased to announce that the
17 Winchester Writers' Conference Writing Competitions
are now open!
For details, please click on the COMPETITIONS tab
on the menu bar.
The Best of 2012 anthology of first place competition winners and their adjudications is now available! It's a fascinating read and a valuable tool for aspiring writers and competition entrants.To order your copy online, please click this link:
Order The Best of 2012
or mail a cheque for £8.95, written out to University of Winchester, to:Winchester Writers' ConferenceUniversity of Winchester
Sparkford Road
Winchester SO22 4NR
Please don't forget to include your name and mailing address.Directions to the university http://www.writersconference.co.uk/images/Winchester_Map.pdf
The Briton and the Dane: Concordia featured on Crystal Schall's Monday Splash
Author Crystal Schall http://www.crystalschall.com/tips-and-tricks.html#.UbX5k2oo6M8Monday Splash for 6/10/201306/10/2013 Today's Monday Splash book except comes to courtesy of author Mary Ann Bernal from the fourth book in her Briton and the Dane series, Concordia.
Concordia wrapped her cloak tightly around her as wind gusts chilled the night air. She smiled slightly when Thayer placed a velvet pouch in her hand, yet she was hesitant to accept the gift.“Open it,” Thayer whispered in her ear.
Concordia gasped when she saw the gold bead necklace, but she could not curtain her excitement when she held the striking jewels against her chest. The gold beads were interspersed with turquoise and blue glass of various designs, and each bead was elegantly embellished by exquisitely engraved decorations.
“I have never seen such intricate work,” Concordia said excitedly as Thayer clasped the necklace around her neck. “There are no words...but I cannot accept such a costly gift.”
“You must, lest you offend my mother.”
“I do not understand...how am I known?”
“I had written my mother of our friendship...she sent this token so you may always remember the bond we share...it belonged to her mother...she insisted.”
“Tell her I am most pleased,” Concordia murmured as she held the beads gently between her fingers while averting his gaze. “Tell her I shall never forget her kindness.”
“Come, the hour grows late...you must be in your chambers before you are missed.”
Concordia followed Thayer down the stairs as the clouds once again covered the full moon. She walked silently beside the man who had captured her heart, etching his features into memory, to remember in the days ahead, when she grieved for a love that might have been.
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 must 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.
Purchase Links
Amazon US
http://www.amazon.com/The-Briton-Dane-Mary-Bernal/dp/148188994X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361462155&sr=8-1&keywords=the+Briton+and+the+Dane+Concordia
Amazon UK
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Briton-Dane-Mary-Bernal/dp/148188994X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1361462244&sr=8-2
Barnes and Noble
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About the Author
Mary Ann Bernal, author of The Briton and the Dane novels, is an avid history buff whose area of interest focuses on Ninth Century Anglo-Saxon Britain during the Viking Age. While pursuing a degree in business administration, she managed to fit creative writing classes and workshops into her busy schedule to learn the craft, but it would take decades before her “Erik the Viking” novel was ultimately published.
Mary Ann is also a passionate supporter of the United States military, having been involved with letter writing campaigns and other support programs since Operation Desert Storm. She has appeared on The Morning Blend television show hosted by KMTV, the CBS television affiliate in Omaha, and was interviewed by the Omaha World-Herald for her volunteer work. She has also been a featured author on Triangle Variety Radio, The Phil Naessens Show, and The Writers Showcase, and has been interviewed extensively by American and European bloggers.
Mary Ann is a New York “expat,” and currently resides in Omaha, Nebraska.
Visit Mary Ann’s webpage: www.maryannbernal.com
Amazon Review - Knight of the Dixie Wilds by K. Meador
http://www.amazon.com/The-Knight-Dixie-Wilds-ebook/dp/B00CR73EHK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Classic, A Journey of Life in the Wilds! May 15, 2013
By M-NSmith
Format:Kindle Edition
Walter Taylor may have lived before you and I were born or even thought of but his niece has been kind enough to bring back his wonderful story about life in the Wild Dixie lands. Through struggle and strife this is a classic, timeless tale of how the frontier of Texas was populated and cultivated after the civil war. Set in the lowlands of Mississippi and then into the Piney Woods of East Texas, the story surrounds a young man by the name of Buck Taylor. (Believe it or not, the author makes it clear that a lot of the accounts in the story are true and can be verified by numerous sources, living and dead.)
Buck Taylor is a young man, befriended by most, and loved by many. He is trying to find a way to make it in the new land that his family has brought him to but it is not an easy life. Between the work he is forced to do in the Klu Klux Klan and the Negro soldiers that are on his trail, he weaves a life in and out of the swamps, hills, and rivers of East Texas and Mississippi. Of course, there is always a girl or two around the corner that would like to either snag Buck and treat him right or lie in wait to deceive him.
This is a wonderful story of love, life, friendship, and courage. If you love a good book that keeps you guessing, keeps you turning the page, and keeps you up "ALL" night reading, then this is the book for you! I have to thank K. Meador for bringing this timeless classic to my attention and then sharing the story for everyone to enjoy!
5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Classic, A Journey of Life in the Wilds! May 15, 2013
By M-NSmith
Format:Kindle Edition
Walter Taylor may have lived before you and I were born or even thought of but his niece has been kind enough to bring back his wonderful story about life in the Wild Dixie lands. Through struggle and strife this is a classic, timeless tale of how the frontier of Texas was populated and cultivated after the civil war. Set in the lowlands of Mississippi and then into the Piney Woods of East Texas, the story surrounds a young man by the name of Buck Taylor. (Believe it or not, the author makes it clear that a lot of the accounts in the story are true and can be verified by numerous sources, living and dead.)
Buck Taylor is a young man, befriended by most, and loved by many. He is trying to find a way to make it in the new land that his family has brought him to but it is not an easy life. Between the work he is forced to do in the Klu Klux Klan and the Negro soldiers that are on his trail, he weaves a life in and out of the swamps, hills, and rivers of East Texas and Mississippi. Of course, there is always a girl or two around the corner that would like to either snag Buck and treat him right or lie in wait to deceive him.
This is a wonderful story of love, life, friendship, and courage. If you love a good book that keeps you guessing, keeps you turning the page, and keeps you up "ALL" night reading, then this is the book for you! I have to thank K. Meador for bringing this timeless classic to my attention and then sharing the story for everyone to enjoy!
The Phil Naessens Show 6-10-2013 Is Ryan Braun Baseball’s Lance Armstrong?
http://phillipnaessens.wordpress.com/2013/06/10/the-phil-naessens-show-6-10-2013-is-ryan-braun-baseballs-lance-armstrong/
Is Ryan Braun baseballs Lance Armstrong? SB Nation MLB Editor Steven Goldman joins host Phil Naessens to discuss this, the alleged Biogenesis Scandal and the guys take a closer look at the AL East, AL Central and the NL West on Mondays Phil Naessens Show.
Is Ryan Braun baseballs Lance Armstrong? SB Nation MLB Editor Steven Goldman joins host Phil Naessens to discuss this, the alleged Biogenesis Scandal and the guys take a closer look at the AL East, AL Central and the NL West on Mondays Phil Naessens Show.
History Trivia - Alexander the Great dies at age 32
June 10
323 BC (or June 11) Alexander the Great, Macedonian king, died from either fever or excessive wine at the age of 32.
1190 Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa drowned while crossing a river on a crusade to the Holy Land.
1258 Provisions of Oxford issued, which is considered to be England's first written constitution.
1540 Thomas Cromwell arrested in Westminster after falling out of favor with Henry VIII for having arranged the King's marriage to Anne of Cleves, which was quickly annulled.
323 BC (or June 11) Alexander the Great, Macedonian king, died from either fever or excessive wine at the age of 32.
1190 Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa drowned while crossing a river on a crusade to the Holy Land.
1258 Provisions of Oxford issued, which is considered to be England's first written constitution.
1540 Thomas Cromwell arrested in Westminster after falling out of favor with Henry VIII for having arranged the King's marriage to Anne of Cleves, which was quickly annulled.
Giveaway of Kindle eBooks by Faydra D. Fields (800 winners will be chosen)
http://indaindex.com/giveaway-of-kindle-ebooks-by-faydra-d-fields-800-winners-will-be-chosen/
Giveaway of eBooks by Faydra D. Fields (800 winners will be chosen)by Faydra Deon
Faydra D. Fields
, creator of the Independent Author Index, is giving away 200 free copies of each of her eBooks in Kindle (.mobi) format.This is a no-strings-attached giveaway.You don't have to promise to do a review, even though reviews are welcomed.You don't have to promise to tell others about the book you read, even though word-of-mouth recommendations would be greatly appreciated.You don't have to allow your email to be put on a distribution list. The Index is strongly against having giveaways (or gimmicks) just to harvest email addresses.You don't have to subscribe to the Index, even though you may if you like.You don't have to get people to visit the Index, even though you may if you like.No strings attached means just that. You don't have to do something to be a winner in this giveaway.This giveaway is open to anyone, anywhere who has access to a Kindle device or the free Kindle reading app.This giveaway ends once all 800 eBook copies are gone.
Giveaway of eBooks by Faydra D. Fields (800 winners will be chosen)by Faydra Deon
Faydra D. Fields
, creator of the Independent Author Index, is giving away 200 free copies of each of her eBooks in Kindle (.mobi) format.This is a no-strings-attached giveaway.You don't have to promise to do a review, even though reviews are welcomed.You don't have to promise to tell others about the book you read, even though word-of-mouth recommendations would be greatly appreciated.You don't have to allow your email to be put on a distribution list. The Index is strongly against having giveaways (or gimmicks) just to harvest email addresses.You don't have to subscribe to the Index, even though you may if you like.You don't have to get people to visit the Index, even though you may if you like.No strings attached means just that. You don't have to do something to be a winner in this giveaway.This giveaway is open to anyone, anywhere who has access to a Kindle device or the free Kindle reading app.This giveaway ends once all 800 eBook copies are gone.
