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January 22, 2013
History Trivia
January 22
565 Eutychius was deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus.
871 Battle at Basing: Danish invasion army vanquished Ethelred of Wessex.
1371 King Robert II Stuart of Scotland was crowned.
1506 The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrived at the Vatican.
1521 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, opened the Diet of Worms.
1552 Sir Edward Seymour, uncle to King Edward VI of England, was executed.
565 Eutychius was deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus.
871 Battle at Basing: Danish invasion army vanquished Ethelred of Wessex.
1371 King Robert II Stuart of Scotland was crowned.
1506 The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrived at the Vatican.
1521 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, opened the Diet of Worms.
1552 Sir Edward Seymour, uncle to King Edward VI of England, was executed.
Gladiator's Pen: The 7 Line Challenge and a vampire's kiss
Gladiator's Pen: The 7 Line Challenge and a vampire's kiss: Writers are asked to post 7 lines from either the 7 th line down on either the 7th or 77 th page of their book or work in progres...
January 21, 2013
Carla (and other Green Wizard stories): The Ritual Redux
Carla (and other Green Wizard stories): The Ritual Redux: Amazon Review by Mary Quallo Incredible! Step aside Anne Rice, Mark Barry describes places and events like you only wish you could. A nail...
Carla by Mark Barry - Amazon Book Review
By K. Meador Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Remember the scene in Forrest Gump where he is sitting on a bench waiting for a bus to go see his "Jenny" and he is telling his story as people come and go?
Well, I felt like I was in a pub, on a barstool, as he drank his ale and I, mine, and he spoke quietly as he told me his story about Carla and him. He spoke from his perspective and quite literally I was enamored. Being taken into the depths of his mind, thoughts, actions and reactions to situations real or perceived was an amazing and sometimes scary journey.
Scary....as in....I know that kind of feeling....kind of scary.
Carla is a beautiful person who has been projected to be exactly who she is: an open minded, busy, young, and attractive woman who knows her mind and also deals with her own set of insecurities giving Carla a mixture of attributes that makes an appeal to the reader.
Sharna is the dedicated friend to Carla and it is interesting to watch how she projects herself as Carla's protector when meeting John and then the development of their friendship with Carla being the vine that connects them.
John is an older man who struggles internally with each encounter - perceived or real - that occurs. He has come a full circle in his life and finally has an understanding of who and what he is; both the good and the bad. You will fall in love with John and then you will love to hate his actions or reactions. You will cheer for John but in the next breath you will berate him. You will definitely be able to relate to John at some point in the story!
And by the time you get to the ending....oh my... No spoiler here! You must read to find out; but, I promise you one thing, it won't be what you expect!
History Trivia
January 21
1189 King Philip Augustus of France, King Henry II of England, King Richard I, and Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa initiated the Third Crusade in response to the victory of Saladin in 1187.
1276 Pierre de Tarantaise, the first Dominican pope, was elected, choosing the name Pope Innocence V.
January 20, 2013
Independent Paperback Gift Shop Blog: Concordia by Mary Ann Bernal
Independent Paperback Gift Shop Blog: Concordia by Mary Ann Bernal: The Sunday Review Three years ago, Indie stalwart Mary Ann Bernal, an ex-Pat New Yorker living in Nebraska, sat down in her garret and beg...
M. C. Arvanitis, writer / WORDS TOGETHER MAKE TALES: FORBIDDEN WINGS Now in Ebook.
M. C. Arvanitis, writer / WORDS TOGETHER MAKE TALES: FORBIDDEN WINGS Now in Ebook.: FORBIDDEN WINGS WINGS, A MERMAID'S STORY Now Ready for E-readers. Click on these links. On Amazon, USA On Amazon, UK On Smas...
M. C. Arvanitis, writer / WORDS TOGETHER MAKE TALES: The Legend of ELPanda Pawsis now out in print copy...
M. C. Arvanitis, writer / WORDS TOGETHER MAKE TALES: The Legend of ELPanda Pawsis now out in print copy...: The Legend of ELPanda Paws is now out in print copy. (Paper Back) You can get it at Amazon.com. Or get it as an e-book at Amazo...
History Trivia
January 20
250 Fabian who was created pope in 236, was martyred under the persecution of Decius.
1265 The first English parliament was held by Simon de Montfort in the Palace of Westminister (Houses of Parliament)and was attended by elected burgesses and knights.
1327 Edward II of England was deposed by his eldest son, Edward III.
1356 Edward Balliol abdicated as King of Scotland.
1523 Christian II was forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway.
1649 Charles I of England went on trial for treason and other high crimes.
