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Highland Games and a Highland Bull

The New Hampshire Highland Games, presented by NHScot.org, resumed last month and I am glad my husband, son, and I could attend. Taking a year off from driving from Raleigh, NC to Lincoln, NH gave us a breather, but being back was awesome.

We are all long-time volunteers and enjoyed seeing familiar faces as well as 'newbies'...visitors and volunteers that have never attended these games.

The games were smaller with a ton less people because of the state's Covid-19 rules, but the weather was mostly lovely and I had fun.

As I am always on the lookout to promote my profession as a writer of romance novels, I brought print copies of Love, Hamish. Imagine my surprise when my main character (a Highland bull) jumped right of the page!

Never before have Highland cows been a part of these games and I hope they continue in the future. 

Caption: Maggie and June from the Miles Smith Farmlocated in Loudon, New Hampshire

Make a note of the date for the 2022 NH Highland Games:

SEPTEMBER 16, 17, and 18

The Earl's Treasure is a Treasure Tale by Nancy Lee Badger

Look what is available in PRINT!

It has been many months since I released The Earl's Treasure as an ebook on Amazon. Soon, it will be available from many sources but the biggest news is that is is

NOW AVAILABLE IN PRINT!

If you enjoy the feel of a paper book in your hands, check out this buy links (with more to come)

Amazon

and consider the other books 

in the Treasure Tale series

WINNERS of my Autographed Book Giveaway!

 

If you receive my infrequent newsletters, you already heard more details about why I give away books. I love all things Scottish, which is why my latest books Love, Hamish, The Earl's Treasure, and The Duke's Diamond take place in Scotland. 

An author wants to share her work with new readers, so I gave away three autographed print copies of my sweet novella Love, Hamish. 

To see the winners' names, Click HERE )

Enjoy the cooler days of October and watch for spooky nights. My yard has one decoration and a reason I also write other books filled with witches. 

Have a safe and spooky October!

Nancy Lee Badger

An Autographed Book Giveaway from Author Nancy Lee Badger

 

If you receive my infrequent newsletters, you will hear more details about why I am giving away books. I love all things Scottish, which is why my latest books Love, Hamish, The Earl's Treasure, and The Duke's Diamond take place in Scotland. 

An author wants to share her work with new readers, so I am giving away three autographed print copies of my sweet novella Love, Hamish. Click HERE to enter (no purchase necessary)

Enjoy the cooler days of October and watch for spooky nights. My yard has one decoration and a reason I also write other books filled with witches. 

Have a safe and spooky October!

Nancy Lee Badger

Where did the Summer go?

I will miss summer even though a majority of August showed temperatures in the 90s. I never made it to the beach, either. Weekly dips in the indoor pool at the gym were okay, but I miss not living closer to the ocean. 

Saying that, I must remember that a few hurricanes missed us here in Raleigh, North Carolina by inches. I am sorry for the folks that suffered the ravages of storms, floods, and fires and I am thankful every day that my family and relatives are fine. 

Get ready for winter by stocking up on books. My latest book, now available in print, is LOVE, HAMISH. 

Find all Buy Links HERE
Stay safe! Nancy Lee Badger

The Return of Scottish Highland Games

The pandemic has canceled so many events, but a few festivals in America are making abbreviated comebacks. Event listings can change on a dime, so it is best to do your own research before planning to attend.

Here are a few that ARE scheduled:

New Hampshire Highland Games will be held on Sept. 17-19 (canceled last year) My sources claim that tickets are sold out and NO tickets will be available at the gate. Make a note to attend in 2022 when, hopefully, the pandemic will bring everything back to normal.

Swamp Fox Highland Games will be held in Florence, SC September 25, 2021

Prescott Arizona Celtic Festival  will be September 25-26 2021

Celticfest Mississippi on the Rez  will be October 23-24 2021

Celtic Classic Highland Games in Bethlehem, PB will be October 24-26

Charleston SC Highland Games will be held November 6 2021

This is a very short list for something so popular in America, but the pandemic is the biggest reason against bringing thousands of people together. So, if you can attend such an event, wear a mask and keep hugs to yourself.

Stay safe!

Nancy Lee Badger

 

Look what just arrived!I finally found a minute during a...

 

Look what just arrived!

I finally found a minute during a very busy summer to format and upload my sweet historical novel, LOVE, HAMISH so I could have print copies made available to my readers. This novella is set in Scotland and the ebook sells well, but some people (myself included) enjoy the feel of a paperback book. 

Book Blurb for LOVE, HAMISH

What happens when Daisy, a young Scottish seamstress, meets a Highlander visiting Gretna Green? Action, turmoil, murderous intentions, and love. The love for the bull, Hamish, surprises her and intrigues Torin, his owner and protector. In this sweet novella, protecting Torin and Hamish keeps Daisy on her toes while a less than gentlemanly lord gives them all trouble. Leave it to the huge yet gentle Hamish to bring Daisy and Torin together. Forever.

Consider ordering the print version. My copies are headed to family and friends but if you want an autographed copy, send me an email at nancy@nancyleebadger.com with your mailing address and I will quote you a reasonable price.

Stay safe!

Nancy Lee Badger

Lovin' Summer and a Book

 

I am headed to the gym to exercise (with mask) then take a dip in their indoor pool (without a mask). I use a noodle to continue my exercises instead of swimming laps (I like to keep my glasses on). 

I grew up near the water on the north side of Long Island and the summer was also filled with a carload of kids heading to Fire Island. Love me some waves!

Our move to North Carolina has placed us a good 4 hours from the ocean, so the salt water pool is a fine substitute.

Labor Day here in the US is the official end of summer and it falls on September 6th. Besides READING BOOKS ALL SUMMER, what are you doing to keep your self active and healthy?

psst. my novella LOVE, HAMISH is now available IN PRINT. it is a sweet historical romance and can fill those summer evenings. 

Stay safe!

Nancy Lee Badger

My Visit with the Australian Romance Readers Association

I enjoy the Australian Romance Readers Association which operates 'down under' which is half a world away from where I live and write in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They are nice enough to host me whenever I have a new book release. My latest book is The Duke's Diamond and I wrote a piece for them that I will share here:

Once upon a time, while I was reading an article about famous gems, I discovered a treasure associated with The Hope Diamond. The mentioned stone, a blue diamond that flashed red under certain conditions, was originally mined in India and called The Tavernier Blue. It made its way into the possession of King Louis XIV, but disappeared around 1791. Stolen, the rumors say. Le bleu de Franceor The French Blue as I call it in my Treasure Tales series, is famous, or should I say infamous. Supposedly, it had been cut into three chunks.

 

Some say The Hope Diamond is one of those chunks. Since the originally mentioned blue gem disappeared in 1791 and my stories take place in 1816-1817, I took the liberty of hiding all three stones. In The Earl’s Treasure, released last December, the first stone is found hidden by a dead man in a barn. In The Duke’s Diamond, the second stone is hidden… well, you will have to read the book to find out!

 

Placing an earl and now a duke in peril during a treasure hunt came to me quickly, but the books themselves took time to write. A pandemic did not slow me down, but caring for my health and those of my family were tough. With luck, readers will check out the novella Love, Hamish whose characters are mentioned in both of my full-length novels especially a big, red, hairy Highland bull. The Duke’s Diamond is my 40th published book and I hope its plot, characters, and locations in England and Scotland keep readers amused and entertained.

TO READ THIS BOOK'S BLURB AND TO Learn about other fabulous authors from Australia and beyond, visit the ARRA WEBSITE and BLOG

p.s. Remember...you can find all my Buy Links under the BOOKS tab above.

Stay safe and read a book!

Nancy Lee Badger

Stormy Weather and a Book

Wow! Tropical storms and Hurricanes are coming again? Not sure where FRED is going except toward the state to our west, and it looks like GRACE (my grandmother's name!) is headed for the Florida keys on its way to Texas. Please take care and consider reading a book while stuck indoors.

Suggestions...

Find all Buy Links HERE

Stay safe and dry!

Nancy Lee Badger