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July 16, 2014
Day Three: Are You Smarter Than an Elizabethan?
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Mariana (1888) by Valentine Cameron Princep (1838 – 1904). Courtesy WikipediaOn Day Two of the Shakespeare game inspired by Dancing With Raven, the question was “The miserable have no other medicine but only hope: I have hope to live, and am prepared to die” is from which play? The answer is…Measure for Measure.
Shall we play again? “How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child!”
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Come back Thursday to learn the answer! ~ S.G. Rogers
Excerpt from Dancing With Raven:
At lunch, Tori headed toward the cafeteria. Jenny fell into step alongside. “Did you see the new guy? Everyone’s saying he’s hot.”
She shrugged. “He’s in my homeroom and drama class.”
“Well?”
“His name is Raven and he’s English.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. In drama class, his accent during his reading of Romeo and Juliet made him sound like an English…
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July 15, 2014
Day Two: Are you Smarter Than an Elizabethan?
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Miranda – The Tempest by John William Waterhouse (1849 – 1917). Courtesy WikipediaYesterday, the question was “Hell is empty and all the devils are here” is from which Shakespearean play? The answer? The Tempest. Were you smarter than an Elizabethan? Let’s try another one:
“The miserable have no other medicine but only hope: I have hope to live, and am prepared to die.”
Come back tomorrow for the answer!
~ S.G. Rogers
Excerpt from Dancing With Raven:
Shopping bags in hand, Tori emerged from a store on Melrose Avenue, where the lamp posts were decorated with holiday tinsel. She weighed whether to continue shopping, but then she noticed three human-shaped demons heading her way. They seemed to be staring straight at her, but because their eyes were completely red, it was difficult to tell for sure. Paralyzing fear took over for several moments, but then she forced…
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July 14, 2014
Day One: Are You Smarter Than an Elizabethan?
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In my latest release, Dancing With Raven, two of the characters have a running game of “guess the Shakespearean play.” Want to try?
“Hell is empty and all the devils are here” is from which play?
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Come back tomorrow to find out the answer and to try another quote!
Blurb:
Tori has spent the past seventeen years trying to ignore her ability to see unnatural creatures. As she prepares to transition from high school to the world of professional ballet, however, seismic activity in Los Angeles is increasing and the number of demons is multiplying at an alarming rate. After a new student from London transfers to her performing arts school, she soon discovers her life has been a lie and someone wants her dead.
Raven’s father, a renowned British demon hunter, has tasked him with guarding the one person who can inadvertently bring about the end of the…
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July 4, 2014
4th of July Kindle Freebie • Duke of a Gilded Age
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Unveiling the Statue of Liberty 1886 by Edward MoranHappy 4th of July to the USA! To celebrate, I’m offering a free Kindle download of my Victorian romance, Duke of a Gilded Age.
Blurb: When Brooklyn-born Wesley Parker inherits a English dukedom, he must learn to be an aristocrat. Assigned to the task is his attorney’s daughter, prim Belle Oakhurst. As they travel to England together on a luxurious ocean liner, their tempestuous relationship encounters more than rough seas. Although Wesley is increasingly attracted to Belle, she is already engaged. While Belle begins to regret her hasty promise to marry, she is bound by honor and duty to keep her pledge. Furthermore, a thoughtless fabrication on her part threatens to expose her as a liar. Neither Wesley nor Belle can foresee that their voyage across the Atlantic will be fraught with peril, and will cost more than one man…
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June 26, 2014
Kindle Freebie • Jessamine’s Folly
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Love is the wisdom of the fool and the folly of the wise. - Samuel Johnson
After her estate is entailed away, Jessamine Foster has no choice but to live with relatives who detest her.
2014 Readers Crown FinalistWhen her aunt gives her an ultimatum, Jessamine accepts a position as companion to Lord Kirkendale’s sister—even though she’s been warned her predecessors can’t seem to resist the earl’s exceptional good looks. Can Jessamine manage to hold onto her job without losing her heart?
To honor a promise made to his dying father, Lord Kirkendale agrees to an arranged marriage to a woman he cannot love. Although he is resigned to a life without sentiment, the arrival of his sister’s new companion awakens a slumbering passion. Can he find a way to secure his own happiness without sacrificing his family’s honor, or will his broken promise result in the ruination of…
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June 22, 2014
Cover Reveal – Dancing With Raven (The Young Shakespeareans Series)
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Blurb:
Tori lost her parents at an early age and has spent her life trying to ignore her ability to see unnatural creatures. As she prepares to transition from high school to the world of professional ballet, however, seismic activity in Los Angeles is increasing and the number of demons is multiplying at an alarming rate. When a new student from London transfers to her performing arts school, she also discovers someone wants her dead.
Raven’s father, a renowned British demon hunter, has tasked him with guarding the one person who can inadvertently bring about the end of the world. Unfortunately, Raven’s record of success has fallen short of late and his confidence is shaken. Worse, Tori seems determined to freeze him out. Can he win her trust quickly enough to prevent the Apocalypse?
Dancing With Raven — coming July 2014!
This lovely cover was done by Lex Valentine of…
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June 20, 2014
Friday Freebie • Clash of Wills by S.G. Rogers
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It’s time to have a COW—that’s Clash of Wills, of course. It’s Taming of the Shrew meets Wizard of Oz in a fantasy novella that makes a perfect poolside read on a hot summer day. FREE Kindle download HERE on Friday, June 20th. Pick up your copy today, and tell a friend. Oh, and if you enjoy it, a nice review wouldn’t go amiss.
~ S.G. Rogers
Blurb:
Samantha’s magical compass will help her locate her long-lost brother, but only if she manages to escape the watchful eyes of her royal parents. When an unwelcome suitor comes to call, Samantha seizes her chance. She beguiles the prince into taking her north, intending to abandon him at her earliest opportunity. Unfortunately, his captivating good looks and charming manner present an unforeseen complication—especially when she is forced to accept help from the very man she has deceived.
To maintain his bachelorhood…
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June 13, 2014
Friday the 13th Freebie • A Gift for Lara by S.G. Rogers
Free Kindle download on Friday, June 13th only. Enjoy!
~ S.G. Rogers
Blurb: Lara Robinson wrote a love letter four years ago, but received no reply. Now the man to whom she gave her heart will visit Blythe Manor for Christmas. How can she enjoy the holidays knowing Miles Greystoke must despise her for revealing her feelings in such an unguarded fashion?
As an awkward youth, Miles fell in love with a kindred spirit…but his love was unrequited. Against his wishes, he’s now obliged to spend the holidays at Blythe Manor. Time has wrought changes in his physique, but his devotion to Lara Robinson has never wavered. He searches for the perfect present to show her how he feels, but nothing seems quite right…until he realizes the best sort of gift will embrace the true meaning of Christmas.
A sweet Victorian Christmas short story…in June!
June 4, 2014
Secrets of Yden – Excerpt (the pitfalls of young love)
Sometimes the teenage years can seem like the torture of the damned. Enjoy! ~ S.G. Rogers
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Excerpt:
“When I heard about the homecoming dance, I talked Casey into taking me,” Mo said with a wink. “Even though I graduated already.”
“Fred got down on his knees and begged me to go,” Ronny joked. “What could I do?”
The strained expression on Kira’s face lanced Jon’s heart. She feels bad that I haven’t asked her yet! Max seemed to notice the same thing because he caught Jon’s eye and gave him a hard stare.
“How about you, Jon?” he prompted. “You asked anyone yet?”
That’s my opening.
“I was hoping to take Kira,” he blurted out. “If she wants to go.”
His invitation seemed to have the opposite effect from what he’d intended. If anything, Kira looked even more wretched.
“I’m sorry, Jon, but I’ve already asked Davy Thyssen to take me,” she said.
Jon flinched. What? His heart thudded so hard he could hear the blood…
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June 1, 2014
Dancing With Raven (The Young Shakespeareans Series) – Excerpt
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Raven glanced around; most of the girls were smiling and most of the boys were sullen, with their arms folded across their chest. If he was supposed to dance with a girl, he’d picked the wrong day to work out. He took a surreptitious sniff of his armpits. Did I remember to use deodorant this morning? Tori was in the class, to his dismay. Fantastic…perhaps I can do something else stupid to keep her amused. At least she was on the far side of the room at the moment, and couldn’t mock him for his body odor.
After the couple finished the demonstration, the female instructor, Ms. Castor, announced for the rest of the semester the class would be learning several different Latin dances, beginning with the samba. The boy to his right muttered a colorful oath in protest, and Raven chuckled to himself.
“I’m sorry…what’s your name?”
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