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Sneak Peek Sunday!

It’s Sneak Peek Sunday!

A Sneak Peek from a Victorian, polyamorous love story – Loving Leonardo – The Quest 

The story that began in Loving Leonardo continues in Loving Leonardo – The Quest. Both novels were written to be reader-interactive. The main observer in this romantic tale is Nicolas Halstead, a man of means who has only recently come to discover profound truths about himself. It is through his perspective that we see and feel his Victorian world. An art historian by profession, Nicolas regularly compares life to art. Because of this, he leaves many references to artists and artworks scattered throughout the pages. These weren’t artworks randomly chosen off a list when I wrote the tale. They were carefully-considered art references placed to convey Nicolas’ thoughts, feelings, and impressions in a given moment. All art is emotion, and Nicolas wears his heart upon his sleeve. It isn’t necessary for the reader to look up each artist or artwork, though to see what Nicolas sees will certainly add color to the tale. I hope you enjoy.

Up to this point in the story Nicolas, Ellie, and Luca had been on a quest . Guided by clues found in a rare book, they comb da Vinci masterpieces searching for declarations Leonardo da Vinci left for his lover Salai. Just as they’re about to find another in Paris, a telegram comes and Nicolas rushes home to London. Ellie and Luca follow a few days later. In this scene, Nicolas shares some unsettling news — Count Bruno lives.

My Sneak Peek:

Luca sat back in his chair and tipping his head back, covered his face with both hands. His fingers curled into the midnight strands at his forehead. “Why? Why didn’t I kill him? Why didn’t I look to see if the monster was dead?”

“We just wanted to be gone from that place. We were fooled. After what you’d just been through, I’m the one who should have made certain he was dead, not you. And he certainly appeared dead to me.”

Sitting straight, Luca looked at me, sadness deepening the blue of his eyes. “I am so sorry. I am responsible for this tragedy. Bruno would never have come if not for his obsession with me. I wish it had been me instead of your Thomas.”

I shook my head.

Ellie echoed the sentiment. “Don’t, Luca. How could either of you have suspected he’d survive such a fall?”

It wasn’t the reunion any of us wanted. Matters were far too dire. By necessity we spent the next hour or so discussing Bruno in London. Our conversation lingered on the need for caution. My fatigue weighing heavily, there came a point where I simply couldn’t absorb any more. I rose from the settee and held my hands to them. “I’ve experienced such heartache this week, I can’t think anymore. I’m so very tired. I haven’t had a full night’s sleep since before our storm at sea. My soul needs respite. Come to bed. I want nothing more than to hold you both and escape these anxious thoughts.”

Here’s a portion of a great LLtQ review

5-Stars

What a wonderful ending to this two part series of Loving Leonardo. Rose Anderson’s writing palate is amazingly colorful. Every word, phrase, and sentence have specific meanings that embed a picture in your head as you read, and you are in the scene yourself. The growing love between Nicolas Halstead and his wife Ellie is lovely, then add Luca Franco and you have a sensual, explosive, beautiful relationship. The reader is a full partner in their joy with each other. There’s no doubt that their love will stand the test of time. Secondary characters are realistic – people you can imagine knowing in your own life. The scenes of danger and suspense are well written and chilling. This book and it’s predecessor, Loving Leonardo, are so much more than erotic romance. They are learning experiences, art studies, history lessons, and most important of all – they are just darn good stories. ~ Author Jane Leopold Quinn

…and the trailer

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And over on the RB4U blog…

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Monday’s looking so busy.

Time Flies

Ever wonder who said it first? Think about A stitch in time saves nine. Who thought that up? I’ve always assumed it was Benjamin Franklin, but it was old by the time it made its way into Thomas Fuller’s Book of Proverbs (1732). A stitch in time is a cautionary proverb that makes sense — fix a repair when it’s easy and requiring little effort (one stitch) rather than wait and make larger repairs after it’s worse (nine stitches). Thinking about it now, I’ll bet dollars to doughnuts it’s has nautical origins. (lol who made that one up?)

Word nerd that I am, I’ve wondered about stuff like this since childhood. Ok, so someone says too many cooks spoil the broth. So let’s say there’s a kitchen full of people standing around to hear it. They must remember the phrase and repeat it often for it to root itself into language. They all must tell two friends, and the friends tell two friends..and so it goes. That’s huge. Honestly though, was it that memorable a phrase to allow it to linger through centuries?

Maybe it’s like the 100th monkey theory The-Theory-of-the-100th-Monkey    Perhaps many cooks around the world made the same observation at approximately the same time. Perhaps what we see in this proverb today  is a blending of all those observations. Could that be how proverbs catch on like they do? Similar wording for similar observations = common usage across cultures = a place in our society’s daily vernacular? Yes, I think too much.

Please note: I do not own Mr. Burns. He just stopped by. Consider his presence a pitch for the intelligent poke at society known far and wide as The Simpsons.

I wield words daily. As far as I know, none have slipped into the realm of colloquialism. As far as I know…

LOL

If you’re here for the first time, my recent posts on this blog, excluding the Sneak Peek on Sunday, have been all about colloquialisms and proverbs. Scroll back to previous posts to find Americanisms, as well as Nautical, Biblical, and Shakespearean additions to our everyday conversation. When woven together, they make up a tapestry of thoughts, insights, and cultural input. In other words, they’re one of the things that make us, us. Keep on the lookout for Rose Anderson tidbits. When you hear them, you’ll know where you heard them first!

This batch of T’s is the last of them and appears heavy on Shakespeare.

There’s more than one way to skin a cat * There’s no accounting for tastes * There’s no fool like an old fool * There’s no place like home * There’s no smoke without fire * There’s no such thing as a free lunch * There’s no such thing as bad publicity * There’s no time like the present * There’s none so blind as those who will not see * There’s none so deaf as those who will not hear * There’s one born every minute * There’s safety in numbers * They that sow the wind, shall reap the whirlwind * Third time lucky * Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it * Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones * Those who sleep with dogs will rise with fleas * Time and tide wait for no man * Time flies * Time is a great healer * Time is money * Time will tell ’tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all * To err is human; to forgive divine * To every thing there is a season * To the victor go the spoils * To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive * Tomorrow is another day * Tomorrow never comes * Too many cooks spoil the broth * Truth is stranger than fiction * Truth will out * Two heads are better than one * Two is company, but three’s a crowd * Two wrongs don’t make a right.

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I’m participating in The Romance Reviews month-long event. There are prizes to be had!

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Multiple blogs are infinitely useful! 

Tomorrow — The Sneak Peek.

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The Early Bird Catches the Worm

My recent posts on this blog, excluding the Sneak Peek on Sunday, have been all about colloquialisms and proverbs. These perfect words to use in any given moment are occasionally quite profound. Nearly all are so commonplace, it’s easy to forget that someone said them first to convey their particular thought in their moment. And now they convey ours.

If you’re here for the first time, scroll back to previous posts to find Americanisms and proverbs, as well as Nautical, Biblical, and Shakespearean additions to our everyday conversation. When woven together, they make up a tapestry of thoughts, insights, and cultural input. In other words, they’re one of the things that make us, us.

Today, I’m adding more to the T proverbs. I’m nearing the end…really…

The devil gives work to idle hands * The devil looks after his own * The early bird catches the worm * The end justifies the means * The exception which proves the rule * The female of the species is more deadly than the male * The fruit does not fall far from the tree * The good die young * The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence * The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world * The husband is always the last to know * The laborer is worthy of his hire * The law is an ass * The leopard does not change his spots * The longest journey starts with a single step * The more the merrier * The more things change, the more they stay the same *  The opera ain’t over till the fat lady sings * The pen is mightier than sword * The price of liberty is eternal vigilance * The proof is in the pudding * The road to hell is paved with good intentions * The shoemaker’s son always goes barefoot * The squeaking wheel gets the grease * The truth will out * The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach * There are more ways of killing a cat than choking it with cream * There are none so blind as those, that will not see * There are two sides to every question * There but for the grace of God, go I * There’s a time and a place for everything * There’s an exception to every rule * There’s always more fish in the sea * There’s honor among thieves * There’s many a good tune played on an old fiddle * There’s many a slip ‘twixt cup and lip.

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Then, head on over to The Romance Reviews for their month-long event. There are prizes to be had!

Find their link on my satellite blog http://calliopeswritingtablet.blogspot.com/

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“Have your senses titillated with hot writing, tame to sensual to explicit, from authors near and far.” “Post 7 paragraphs or 7 sentences or 7 words. The choice is yours.”

My 7 will be up on my other satellite blog. http://calliopesotherwritingtablet.blogspot.com/

Multiple blogs are infinitely useful! 

See you Sunday for another Sneak Peek.

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Silence is Golden

Still more proverbs to add to the Colloquialism posts. I’m almost at the end…and even now people are thinking up more!

If you’re here for the first time, scroll back to previous posts to find Proverbs and Americanisms, as well as Nautical, Biblical, and Shakespearean colloquialisms. Most should be recognizable.

I couldn’t find any Q’s oddly enough. If you have some please let me know in comments. There are so many T’s that I’m offering them in batches. I see some repeats right off the bat.

And right off the bat happens to be a quip!

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Rain before seven, fine before eleven * Red sky at night shepherd’s delight; red sky in the morning, shepherd’s warning * Revenge is a dish best served cold * Revenge is sweet * Rob Peter to pay Paul * Rome wasn’t built in a day * See a pin and pick it up, all the day you’ll have good luck; see a pin and let it lie, bad luck you’ll have all day * See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil * Seeing is believing * Seek and ye shall find * Set a thief to catch a thief * Share and share alike * Shrouds have no pockets * Silence is golden * Slow but sure * Spare the rod and spoil the child * Speak as you find * Speak softly and carry a big stick * Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me * Still waters run deep * Strike while the iron is hot * Stupid is as stupid does * Success has many fathers, while failure is an orphan * Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves *  Talk is cheap * Talk of the Devil, and he is bound to appear * Tell the truth and shame the Devil * That which does not kill us makes us stronger * The age of miracles is past * The apple never falls far from the tree * The best defense is a good offense * The best-laid schemes of mice and men gang aft agley (Scottish)* The best things in life are free * The bigger they are, the harder they fall * The bottom line is the bottom line * The boy is father to the man * The bread always falls buttered side down *  The cobbler always wears the worst shoes * The course of true love never did run smooth * The customer is always right * The darkest hour is just before the dawn

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Author Tina Donahue is talking about her two new back to back  releases today. Two! Now that takes planning.

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Author Lynn Crane is hosting a regular Saturday tag-along called My Sexy Saturday (there’s still time to sign up) She says: “Have your senses titillated with hot writing, tame to sensual to explicit, from authors near and far.” “Post 7 paragraphs or 7 sentences or 7 words. The choice is yours.”

Well I can whip up something to titillate the senses! Join me. 

Then come back Sunday for another Sneak Peek.  Busy busy.

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Pearls of Wisdom

Today, I’m adding more to the proverbs posts. They’re nearly endless!

If you’re here for the first time, scroll back to previous posts to find Proverbs and Americanisms, as well as Nautical, Biblical, and Shakespearean colloquialisms. You’re sure to find one or two you’re familiar with.

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Nature abhors a vacuum * Necessity is the mother of invention * Needs must when the devil drives * Ne’er cast a clout till May be out * Never give a sucker an even break * Never go to bed on an argument * Never judge a book by its cover * Never let the sun go down on your anger * Never look a gift horse in the mouth * Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today * Never speak ill of the dead * Never tell tales out of school * Nine tailors make a man * No man can serve two masters * No man is an island * No names, no pack-drill * No news is good news * No one can make you feel inferior without your consent * No pain, no gain * No rest for the wicked * Nothing is certain but death and taxes * Nothing succeeds like success * Nothing venture, nothing gain * Oil and water don’t mix * Old soldiers never die, they just fade away * Once a thief, always a thief * Once bitten, twice shy * One good turn deserves another * One half of the world does not know how the other half lives * One hand washes the other * One man’s meat is another man’s poison * One might as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb * One law for the rich and another for the poor * One swallow does not make a summer * One volunteer is worth ten pressed men * One year’s seeding makes seven years weeding * Only fools and horses work * Opportunity never knocks twice at any man’s door * Out of sight, out of mind * Parsley seed goes nine times to the Devil * Patience is a virtue * Pearls of wisdom * Penny wise and pound foolish * People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones * Physician, heal thyself * Possession is nine points of the law * Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely * Practice makes perfect * Practice what you preach * Prevention is better than cure * Pride goes before a fall * Procrastination is the thief of time * Put your best foot forward

A few I just don’t get. One swallow does not make a summer?? What the heck does that mean?

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 Yesterday was fun. I had my first my regular posting day over at the RB4U. It was very nice., lots of warm welcomes. I’m honored. Today author Paris Brandon blogs. Stop by. While you’re there, check out the calendar on the right. Some well-known guests coming. I’m excited.

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Find the link on my satellite blog and head on over to The Romance Reviews.

There are prizes to be had!

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::grumble:: As for this blog that would try the patience of a saint, I’m trying to figure out how to add a tag cloud that’s not so obnoxious. Invisible would be better. Check out those tabs at the top. That’s almost the look and functionality I want. Almost.


Such slow movement on figuring all this out, especially now. I’m juggling writing three books at once again. Welcome to my schizophrenia. I’m waiting on the voices in my head to make up their minds and show me where the stronger storyline is so I can settle on one. So far two are pulling ahead.

Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees

Don’t you just love the Philosoraptor? Do a search for this dinosaur sometime. He makes often hysterical yet oddly true observations.

I’ve mentioned before how I was enchanted by words at a young age. And for good reason. Words magically evoke and convey. They capture imagination and inspire.  As symbols in language, words transform a nebulous idea born in our minds to something that can be shared with the world.

My recent posts, excluding the Sneak Peek on Sunday, have been all about colloquialisms and proverbs. These perfect-in-the-moment and occasionally profound thoughts are so ensconced in our language, we forget that someone said them first to convey their particular thought. Funny how we now use them to convey ours.

If you’re here for the first time, scroll back to previous posts to find Americanisms and proverbs, as well as Nautical, Biblical, and Shakespearean additions to the tapestry of thoughts, insights, and cultural input that make up our speech.

Today, I’m adding more to the proverbs. No doubt you’ll find one or two that you’re familiar with.

L-M

Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone * Laughter is the best medicine * Least said, soonest mended * Less is more * Let bygones be bygones * Let not the sun go down on your wrath * Let sleeping dogs lie * Let the buyer beware * Let the dead bury the dead * Let the punishment fit the crime * Let well alone * Life begins at forty * Life is just a bowl of cherries * Life is what you make it * Life’s not all beer and skittles * Lightning never strikes twice in the same place * Like father, like son * Little pitchers have big ears * Little strokes fell great oaks * Little things please little minds * Live for today for tomorrow never comes * Look before you leap * Love is blind * Love makes the world go round * Love thy neighbor as thyself * Love will find a way * Make hay while the sun shines * Make love not war * Man does not live by bread alone * Manners maketh the man * Many a true word is spoken in jest * Many hands make light work * March comes in like a lion, and goes out like a lamb * March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers * Marriages are made in heaven * Marry in haste, repent at leisure * Might is right * Mighty oaks from little acorns grow * Misery loves company * Moderation in all things * Money doesn’t grow on trees * Money is the root of all evil * Money isn’t everything * Money makes the world go round * Money talks * More haste, less speed * Music has charms to soothe the savage breast

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Today begins my regular posting day. I’m talking about inspiration and a little TV-watching terrier named Maggie. Come on over. I’ll be there throughout the day to answer questions and reply to comments.

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It Takes Two to Tango

All cultures have memorable and often metaphorical sayings and many have been absorbed into the English language. These axioms, idioms, maxims, and proverbs encapsulate our beliefs and values and are used to convey traditionally held truths. My recent posts (with a break for Sneak Peek Sunday) have been all about colloquialisms and proverbs. This week I’m offering the rest. You’re sure to find one or two proverbs you’re familiar with.

If you’re here for the first time, scroll back to previous posts to find Proverbs, Americanisms, Nautical, Biblical, and Shakespearean colloquialisms — all creative additions to the tapestry of thoughts, insights, and cultural input that make up our speech.

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If anything can go wrong, it will * If a job is worth doing it is worth doing well * If at first you don’t succeed try, try and try again * If God had meant us to fly he’d have given us wings * If ifs and ands were pots and pans there’d be no work for tinkers * If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it * If life deals you lemons, make lemonade * If the cap fits, wear it * If the mountain won’t come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain * If the shoe fits, wear it * If wishes were horses, beggars would ride * If you can’t be good, be careful * If you can’t beat em, join em * If you can’t stand the heat get out of the kitchen * If you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas * If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys * If you want a thing done well, do it yourself * Ignorance is bliss * Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery * In for a penny, in for a pound * In the kingdom of the blind the one eyed man is king * In the midst of life we are in death * Into every life a little rain must fall * It ain’t over till the fat lady sings * It goes without saying * It is best to be on the safe side * It is better to give than to receive * It is easy to be wise after the event * It never rains but it pours * It takes a thief to catch a thief * It takes all sorts to make a world * It takes one to know one * It takes two to tango * It’s all grist to the mill * It’s an ill wind that blows no one any good * It’s better to give than to receive * It’s better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all * It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness * It’s better to travel hopefully than to arrive * It’s never too late * It’s no use crying over spilt milk * It’s no use locking the stable door after the horse has bolted * It’s the early bird that catches the worm * It’s the empty can that makes the most noise * It’s the squeaky wheel that gets the grease * Jack of all trades, master of none * Judge not, that ye be not judged * Keep your chin up * Keep your powder dry * You’ll LOVE Reading Rose!

Yeah, I snuck  that last one in.

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As you can see, I’m still tweaking the blog design. I’m really not slow on the uptake, I have blogs of all sorts all over the web. But boy or boy I have a devil of a time working with this blog. Unfortunately, it holds my domain name so I can’t let go of it. Or if I can move on and still keep the name, I haven’t figured out how! One day I’ll figure out how to go about turning this blog into a website. More likely, I’ll find someone who knows how.

WordPress hasn’t been the easiest thing to interpret but I’ve finally figured out how to add pages. It only took a half-dozen templates to find one that fit my vision, however vaguely. Notice the tabs at the very top of the page and my Facebook and Twitter tabs on the sidebar? You wouldn’t believe the pain all that caused me. lol  That little bit of new blog design literally took me hours. One day WordPress, either you or I will bend to the other. Soon WordPress, soon…

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Sneak Peek Sunday!

It’s Sneak Peek Sunday!

Here’s my Sneak Peek from Dreamscape:

Dreamscape is a sensual love story, a haunting, a time travel (of sorts), a murder, a suspense, and a mystery all rolled into one. What’s more, Dreamscape is a reader’s Easter egg hunt. Peppered throughout are clues leading the reader to a story behind the scenes. Things aren’t always what they appear to be. I wrote this story in homage to Agatha Christie. She always hid clues in plain sight. Every chapter has them but they aren’t necessary to the telling of the tale. They’re just a fun addition that hint at a parallel storyline long before it’s revealed.

Up to this point in the story, ghost Jason has remained hidden from Lanie. W hen a man pretending to come for repairs that day, returns later that night intent on rape, Jason is f aced with a point of decision. He saves Lanie by showing himself to her would-be attacker. Here, the police have finished their report and Lanie is alone again. Needless to say, she’s rattled by the whole experience. Jason realizes his feelings for her and a love story between the living and the dead begins.

Lanie saw the tape and blanched realizing he’d put the tape there earlier. He’d planned this from the start. “I will. Thank you, Officer.”

Alone again, Lanie went to make a cup of chamomile tea. She dropped the first cup into the sink where it shattered. The second cup sloshed hot water all over her so she poured half out and, holding the shaking cup with both hands, gave up trying to drink it. She pushed it aside and shakily sat down. Drawing her knees up, she hugged herself and sobbed.

Her sobs were tearing Jason inside. Never did he feel more useless. He’d watched the wretched scene as it was happening and threw himself at Max repeatedly, but his formless body passed right through him. He tried to grab the man and pull him off of her, but without substance his ghostly hands wouldn’t grip. At last he’d done the only thing he could think of, he materialized and scared him away. His meeting his end on the unfinished stairs was a bonus. At least the bastard wouldn’t bother her again. He shuddered inside. Had she been alone, there’s no telling what that animal might have done.

Moving to stand behind her, he silently spoke to her mind, You’re all right now. It’s over. He’ll never hurt you again. With everything he had he wrapped his arms around her tightly and poured his comfort into her. A moment later, her crying ceased. Again he whispered to her mind, Come, come into the study.

Met with an overwhelming urge to go to the study, Lanie left the kitchen light on and headed to the other room. Taking the plaid comforter from the overstuffed chair, she wrapped herself in it and curled up on the sofa. There was no way she could sleep in her bed tonight. Her tears spent, the adrenalin crash hit her hard, and she soon fell asleep.

Waiting until she drifted off, Jason kissed her forehead and whispered, “Sleep, my love, no dreams tonight, just sleep.” It hit him then. He’d called her his love, because she was.

Here’s a portion of a great Dreamscape review 
5-Stars at The Book Binge ~ Dr. Judith’s review:

“There is not a doubt in my mind that this is one heck of a novel, one that had me introspective and thoughtful when I finished, a kind of wonder that someone could have crafted such a wonderful book. That same sense of wonder is with me whenever I come out of the theater after watching one of those movies that seems to grab me by the shirt front and hold me captive throughout. That is the same feeling I had when I finished this tale.”  “there are surprises all the way through, not to mention that the ending absolutely floored me and got me all twisted up . . . in a good way, of course.” “There are twists and turns and surprises galore in this novel, not the least of which is the ending which absolutely flipped me on my head and left me with my mouth hanging open.” “Just an absolutely stunning story, and one that all lovers of romance fiction need to read.” “It is all here and Ms Anderson has woven it all into a novel that is beautifully written, well-edited, and put together so that the parts of the story flow together seamlessly.” “It is a novel I have no difficulty calling a work of art.” “So readers who love erotic romance wrapped in the mists of dream and fantasy and time-travel will find this to be a delightful reading experience, an entertaining way to spend some time, and an exercise of the mind and imagination. This novel is already on my favorites list as well as my “to read again” list.” “This is not a story that should be missed. I feel it has been a true delight and privilege to read this tale.”

…and the trailer

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And I have news! I was invited to be a part of the 20 authors who make up that fabulous long-standing resource — Romance Books ’4′ Us (formerly Romance Books R Us until Toys R Us decided they owned all capital R’s used in titles. Shame on you Toys R Us. The alphabet and the R belong to eveRyone. Especially wRiteRs.)

Anyway…

The site, the corresponding large yahoo group, and its blog are a wonderful collective resource. Not only do they find industry representatives to come talk shop, they showcase authors and get some pretty big-hitter guests to interact with the many members and readers. One author that makes me go absolutely fan girl is Diana Gabaldon, creator of the Outlander stories. She comes to the RB4U in September. I can’t wait to chat with her. Stop by to learn more. http://www.romancebooks4us.com/

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Rose Anderson ~ Love Waits in Unexpected Places



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Give a Man Enough Rope…

My recent posts have been all about colloquialisms and proverbs –  those creative additions to the tapestry of thoughts, insights, and cultural input that make up our speech. Axioms, idioms, and maxims encapsulate our beliefs and values and are used to convey traditionally held truths. Because all cultures have memorable and metaphorical sayings, there are a lot absorbed into the English language. That being the case, I’m offering them up in batches.

Today, I’m adding more to the proverbs post. If you’re here for the first time, scroll back to previous posts to find Proverbs and Americanisms, as well as Nautical, Biblical, and Shakespearean colloquialisms. You’re sure to find one or two you’re familiar with.

Failing to plan is planning to fail * Faint heart never won fair lady * Fair exchange is no robbery * Faith will move mountains * Familiarity breeds contempt * Feed a cold and starve a fever * Fight fire with fire * Finders keepers, losers weepers * Fine words butter no parsnips * First come, first served * First impressions are the most lasting * First things first * Fish always stink from the head down * Fish and guests smell after three days * Flattery will get you nowhere * Fools rush in where angels fear to tread * For want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse was lost; and for want of a horse the man was lost * Forewarned is forearmed * Forgive and forget * Fortune favors the brave * From the sublime to the ridiculous is only one step * Genius is an infinite capacity for taking pains * Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration * Give a dog a bad name and hang him * Give a man a fish and you will feed him for a day… * Give a man enough rope and he will hang himself * Give credit where credit is due * God helps those who help themselves * Good fences make good neighbors * Good talk saves the food * Good things come to those who wait * Great minds think alike * Half a loaf is better than no bread * Handsome is as handsome does * Hard cases make bad law * Hard work never did anyone any harm * Haste makes waste * He that goes a-borrowing, goes a-sorrowing * He who fights and runs away, may live to fight another day * He who hesitates is lost * He who laughs last laughs longest * He who lives by the sword shall die by the sword * He who pays the piper calls the tune * He who sups with the Devil should have a long spoon * Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned * Hindsight is always twenty-twenty * History repeats itself * Home is where the heart is * Honesty is the best policy * Hope springs eternal * Horses for courses

Some of those are just plain weird.  o_O

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~ My part is coming June 4th~

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Devil Take the Hindmost

 

D&E:

Dead men tell no tales * Devil take the hindmost * Discretion is the better part of valor * Distance lends enchantment to the view * Do as I say, not as I do * Do as you would be done by * Do unto others as you would have them do to you * Don’t bite the hand that feeds you * Don’t burn your bridges behind you * Don’t cast your pearls before swine * Don’t change horses in midstream * Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched * Don’t cross the bridge till you come to it * Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face * Don’t keep a dog and bark yourself * Don’t let the bastards grind you down * Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth * Don’t meet troubles half-way * Don’t put all your eggs in one basket * Don’t put the cart before the horse * Don’t put new wine into old bottles * Don’t rock the boat * Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater * Don’t try to walk before you can crawl * Don’t upset the apple-cart * Don’t wash your dirty linen in public * Doubt is the beginning not the end of wisdom * Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise * East is east, and west is west * East, west, home’s best * Easy come, easy go * Eat, drink and be merry * Empty vessels make the most noise * Enough is as good as a feast * Enough is enough * Even a worm will turn * Every cloud has a silver lining * Every dog has its day * Every Jack has his Jill * Every little helps * Every man for himself * Devil take the hindmost * Every man has his price * Every picture tells a story * Every stick has two ends * Everyone wants to go to heaven but nobody wants to die * Everything comes to him who waits

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~ Coming June 4th! ~

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