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August 15, 2015
The Celtic Knot by Shannon MacLeod @TheMacLeod #Romance #Suspense #bookreview
A wonderful review for The Celtic Knot: Suit of Cups
– check it out here:
The Celtic Knot by Shannon MacLeod @TheMacLeod #Romance #Suspense #bookreview.
August 12, 2015
August 7, 2015
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Join Marie Lavender and a whole bunch of super talented writers (and me) for the 250th Anniversary today…it’s happening right now…find your new favorite author here!
July 30, 2015
March 20, 2015
February 24, 2015
On the Subject of Self-Editing
This is a most excellent article by the Truly Fab Eden Baylee!
Originally posted on I am a writer and a reader. On occasion, I am a reviewer, but one thing I can never be is an editor of my own work. Given that, I���d like to speak about self-editing, the important process I do��before��I hand off my manuscript to a professional editor.
Even if you are an indie writer who does not use a professional editor for whatever reason, I hope the following information will be helpful f...
February 1, 2015
Thinking Magically™ | How to Have Made-to-Order Magic in No Time
Wonderful post – please read:
Originally posted on Scott Grossberg | Thinking Magically:
The crucial discovery was made that,
in order to become painting,
the universe seen by the artist had to
become a private one created by himself.
– Andre Malraux
I’ve always loved the word bespoke. It’s the British term for “made to order.” When you have something that is custom-made it is bespoke. The word literally means “to speak for something.” Another way of saying this might be refl...
Thinking Magically��� | How to Have Made-to-Order Magic in No Time
Wonderful post – please read:
Originally posted on Scott Grossberg | Thinking Magically���:
The crucial discovery was made that,
in order to become painting,
the universe seen by the artist had to
become a private one created by himself.
��� Andre Malraux
I���ve always loved the word bespoke. It���s the British term for ���made to order.��� When you have something that is custom-made it is bespoke. The word literally means ���to speak for something.��� Another way of saying this...
January 30, 2015
Parritch
Good, simple, filling :-)
Originally posted on Outlandish Recipes:
A frequent breakfast for most people in Scotland is porridge (parritch, oatmeal). This dish hasn���t changed much in the years since it���s arrival in human diet. Today, you can add flavours and seasonings to your porridge, but here is the basic recipe as eaten by most of the Scotsmen in the Outlander novels.
Scottish Parritch
Ingredients
One pint (half litre) water or milk
2.5 ounces (2.5 rounded tablespoons) medi...
December 30, 2014
Fire: The Salamander Lord (Dangerous Beasts Book 1)
Fire: The Salamander Lord (Dangerous Beasts Book 1)
by Therése von Willegen
I just finished re-reading Fire: The Salamander Lord (Dangerous Beasts Book 1) by Therése von Willegen for thethird time, savoring it much as I would a box of Godiva Dark Chocolate Truffles– adark, decadent treat filled with silky indulgences and my newest favorite guilty pleasure.
Ms. Von Willegen has created wonderfully compelling characters and a storyline that grabbed me within the first two pages. The setting is dar...
