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#MedievalMonday16 ~ Ashley York on Nature in the Middle Ages

Today, Ashley York returns to take us on a novel nature tour of medieval Ireland. Can you spot all the nature elements? Leave a comment and tell us what you see.

EXCERPT: The day Tisa arrived at her new home it was dark and stormy. They’d been keeping ahead of the impending rain the whole day. From the rise overlooking the sea, dark, angry clouds hugged the coastline, making it impossible to see the ocean. The sound of crashing waves pounding along the rocky shore made her stop. Her mount sh...

US Veteran Kelli Heneghan

Please welcome US veteran Kelli Henegan. She’ll take us on a journey through Army nurses training, then give us a little info about her latest book. Here’s Kelli.

I was in college, studying to be a nurse, when I first considered that I could be in the military. We had ROTC on our campus (Army and Air Force) and I was always a little envious of them. My oldest brother had gone to Annapolis and I had an uncle who’d been a ‘lifer’ in the Air Force, so I knew the ups and downs of being in the mil...

#MedievalMonday16 Lindsey’s Conflict from Lane McFarland

Author Lane McFarland visits the Author Travels blog today. Please welcome her and leave her lots of comments about the terrific excerpt she gives us From her Scottish medieval romance, Lindsey.

Blurb:

Who said life was fair? Certainly not Lindsey MacDougall. She rebels at a world dominated by men. Dressed in lad’s clothing, she manages her father’s stables, caring for, breeding and selling horses. Unwavering on performing her duty to the rebellion, Lindsey throws caution to the wind and secr...

#MedievalMonday16 Conflict Among the Highland Gods from Bambi Lynn

Please welcome visiting author Bambi Lynn with an excerpt from her novelGods of the Highlands

The Comyns stood little chance against the demi-gods they faced. Lucan was a formidable warrior, but both Tanis and Cam could defeat ten or twenty men alone. Sirona’s heart staggered as she watched them. A group of Comyns clustered around Cam, another attacking Tanis. She thought she saw Rhain amongst them but it was hard to see.

She spurred her horse around the edge of the fray, shouting to no avail...

U. S. Veteran Stacy McKitrick

Memorial Day isn’t just yesterday. Every day is a great day to honor our veterans and active duty service members. Visiting today is US Veteran Stacy McKitrick. Please welcome her, read her personal experience of military service, and feel free to ask questions.

When I joined the U.S. Army back in August of 1975, with the delayed entry program (so I actually began my service on January 20, 1976), I guess I was looking for an adventure. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, so going...

#MedievalMonday16 Conflict Essentia — Threat

Where there is no threat, risk, danger, there is no conflict.Today,Ruth A. Casie visits to give us a classic example of thatconflict essential–threat from her thrilling, Knight of Runes. Please leave a comment to let her know what you think.

Excerpt:

England ~ May, 1605

I should not have stayed away from the Manor so long. Something stirs. Lord Arik’s eyes swept the surrounding area as he and his three riders escorted the wagon with the old tinker and the woman. They sped through the forest a...

Venetian no Vegas

We’ve been having a lot of visitors at Author Travels, and I love it (hope you do to). I’ve been able to do a lot of writing and research thanks to my guests. For a change of pace, I thought I’d share some pictures from my current travels.

Are’t those wild? These huge butterfly sculptures hang in a two story atrium of the Grand Canal shops atthe Venetian hotel-casino in Las Vegas Nevada. That’s where I’m having a working vacation (Hubby’s working; I’m sorta on vacation). I’ll confess that I...

#MedievalMonday16 Cathy MacRae Brings Us a Battle from The Highlander’s French Bride

Cathy MacRae – fight/battle scene – The Highlander’s French Bride

Excerpt:

Horses whinnied, sensing danger in the air, but the people about her remained silent, anticipation evident in the lines of their bodies and the expressions on their faces. To her left she glimpsed a man as he eased forward, wearing the Hospitaller colors of white cross on a black tunic. A furtive look on his face, his hand drifted to the sword at his belt.

Slipping her dagger from the pocket in her cloak, Melisende tur...

Las Vegas, A Billionaire Bachelor, and Kristina Knight

Our visitor to day is author Kristina Knight. She’s here to tell us about her travels to Las Vegas (where I am right now) and her book What the Bachelor Gets (on sale at Amazon for $.99 all week). Please welcome Kristina and leave her comments about her book, Vegas or anything you like. Now here’s Kristina.

I have a love affair with Las Vegas. For every person who hates it – and some hate the glittering, neon-ringed, gambling den with a passion – I can come up with a reason to love it. Not al...

#MedievalMonday16 ~ Conflict in the Joust from Jenna Jaxon

In her book, Time Enough to Love,Jenna Jaxon brings us a classic and well researched example of the joust, a stylized but very deadly form of combat. Please leave a comment for Jenna to let her know what you think of her excerpt.

EXCERPT: Both knights had broken two lances on the torso—their scores were even. In order to win, one would need to either break a lance on the helm or unhorse their opponent. Either feat was possible, but highly improbable, given the lateness of the day and the wear...