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November 16, 2016
Quest of the Dreamwalker by Stacy Bennett – Book Review — Just A Girl
Cara leads a lonely existence under the wrath of Sidonius, a dark sorcerer, in the isolated confines of Black Keep. Never have Sidonius’ captives caught her attention before until two men of the Sword, tough mercenaries, peak her interest and make her question her very existence. The captivity they are held in, Cara finds, is[…]
via Quest of the Dreamwalker by Stacy Bennett – Book Review — Just A Girl
November 12, 2016
Saturday Snippet – Merlin’s Weft by Mark Andersen
Today the snippet comes from Merlin’s Weft, book two of Mark Andersen’s, Merlin’s Thread series.
Release date, November 18th. Now available for preorder at Amazon
Merlin’s Weft by Mark Andersen
Book 2 of the Merlin’s Thread series. Book 1 is Merlin’s Knot, also available on Amazon
This snippet from Merlin’s Weft starts partway through a magic ritual wherein the disparate parts of a thirty-four-year-old woman with multiple personalities will be joined together. Merlin the druid has followed...
November 5, 2016
Saturday Snippet
My newest creation just went out to my editor! It’s primary genre will be Fantasy Romance, with Young Adult as its second genre. This is the first time I’ve written a book in first person and quite frankly, it’s been a lot of fun. It’s been quite a different journey to tell a story from the point of view of a single character. Book two of this series is already halfway written. Book three already has its title. And all three books already have release dates for next year.
(for the Dragon’s Ca...
October 31, 2016
Halloween Traditions
While most people are gearing up for the Halloween holiday by creating or buying costumes, getting things ready to either trick or treat or receive trick or treaters, we are doing something different.
It started years ago when my oldest two boys decided they didn’t want to trick or treat anymore. They were around the ages of seven and nine and just didn’t want to anymore. They’ve never been big candy eaters and after eating a few pieces that night, a few the next day, the bags of candy would...
October 13, 2016
Potato Soup
I posted about making potato soup the other day on social media and had several requests for the recipe. The first time I ever had potato soup it was at a little coffee shop and where it was just okay, I knew it could be so much better. So I set about making my own. I’ve tweaked, added, and adjusted it until I have a potato soup I love. Now, the measurements on seasonings aren’t all exact, but I will do my best to give an idea of how much. Also, keep in mind that I cook for seven people, so t...
October 11, 2016
A Debut Horror Novelette Just In Time For Halloween
The debut horror novelette from Jay Michael Wright II is available now for preorder and only costs $1.99.
When two friends decide to throw an impromptu New Year’s Eve celebration in the abandoned Bryce Asylum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Mike stumbles upon a dark family secret that descends him into the darkness of a Hellish living nightmare. The “abandoned” asylum isn’t near as empty as it first appeared. The spirits of the forgotten have awakened, and they cry out for the injustices they faced...
September 26, 2016
Art is easy! Right?
A lot of people think that writing is sitting down at the computer (or maybe type writer, or maybe with a notebook and pen) and just putting down words. It has to be easy. I mean, how hard could it be to just put words down, right?
Oh if only…
When people read a book, they take in the scenery described, the scents, the sounds, the conversations, it’s often like a movie in their head. But when you are on the other side, you have to think of every single word, every conversation (yay, you get t...
September 13, 2016
Tuesday Teaser – Quest of the Dreamwalker by Stacy Bennet
I had the good fortune of getting read Ms Bennet’s new book, Quest of the Dreamwalker. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The e-book is now available for preorder on Amazon.
To give you a little taste of what’s between the pages, she wanted to share this excerpt.
When she opened her eyes, Father stood before her. Reith Carter’s death had restored the old man’s power. His face was fleshed out, his hands smooth, his height restored. And there was a dangerous gleam in his eye.
“What mischief have you d...
September 10, 2016
Homemade Bread Recipe
Okay, things finally settled down long enough (and I finally quit working on my next book long enough) to post the bread recipe numerous people asked for. It’s quite simple and easy to make.
Yes, I know, there is a small air bubble at the top, still better than store bought bread.
Bread
1/3 cup warm water
1 package yeast (I preferFleischmann’sbut use which ever floats your boat)
2 tablespoons sugar (I use the raw sugar)
2 teaspoons salt ( I use Himalayan pink)
2 tablespoons oil (I use s...
September 9, 2016
Cover Reveal: Quest of the Dreamwalker by Stacy Bennett
I beta read this and loved it!
Magic splintered her soul. But even if she reclaims what was lost, will the cure be worth the price?
Cara lives cloistered in the Black Keep with only her father for company. Forbidden to wander beyond the walls or have any human contact besides him, her days are empty save the single task of restoring his deteriorating power. Cara’s curiosity leads her to the dungeon where she befriends...
