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March 7, 2022
Mae Clair’s Cabinet of Curiosities: The Banshee
Weeds and thistles are woven into portents,a funeral of the fallen is a soul to collect,bound to the river by a fragile, pale vision,are the shards of a life fate failed to protect.* The keening wail of a banshee is … Continue reading →
March 1, 2022
Book Reviews by Mae Clair: The Prince and the Prodigal by Jill Eileen Smith @JillEileenSmith #Biblicalfiction #OldTestamentFiction #HistoricalFiction
I have a number of book reviews to catch up on, but I so enjoyed my most recent read, I couldn’t resist bumping it to the top of the list. The Biblical account of Joseph’s life has always ranked among … Continue reading →
February 25, 2022
Murder They Wrote #FreeEbook #ShortStories #Anthology #Mysteries #WritingCommunity
Murder They Wrote is FREE through Saturday, 2/26 I’m pleased to have my short story, Winter Reckoning, among the tales in this anthology. A straight mystery set in Medieval England (no supernatural elements or the cryptids I favor), the story … Continue reading →
February 23, 2022
New Release: Jagged Feathers by Jan Sikes @jansikes3 #RomanticSuspense #MilitaryRomance #WhiteRuneSeries
Happy Guest Author Thursday! It’s my pleasure to welcome friend and Story Empire colleague, Jan Sikes with her newest release Jagged Feathers. Jan has been burning up the blogosphere with the launch of book 2 in her White Rune Series, … Continue reading →
February 21, 2022
Mae Clair’s Cabinet of Curiosities: From Wonder Room to Cabinets
Today’s Cabinet of Curiosities is a look at… well, cabinet of curiosities! I have a curio cabinet in my home that’s filled with all manner of odd collectibles—an antique teacup, a crystal lion, a hand-painted wine glass, a beautiful carousel … Continue reading →
February 16, 2022
New Release: Brother of Interest by Karina Bartow @KarinaBartow @WildRosePress #mystery #familylifefiction #detectivefiction
Hello and thanks for joining me today as I welcome Karina Bartow to my blog. Karina is a first time guest who reached out to ask if I would be interested in taking part in her blog tour. Of course, … Continue reading →
February 15, 2022
Book Reviews by Mae Clair: The Perfect House by R.P. Bolton, Kittens and Kisses at the Cat Cafe by Kris Bock @RachintheFax @Kris_Bock #fictionreviews #bookish
Today I’m sharing two books I read toward the end of 2021 (yes, I’m still catching up). These are on opposite ends of the fiction spectrum, but both deserver a splash in the spotlight for keeping me entertained and flipping … Continue reading →
February 14, 2022
Mae Clair’s Cabinet of Curiosities: Myths of the Ebb Tide
Happy Tuesday! Today’s Cabinet of Curiosities post is short, but one that speaks to my heart for many years of acquaintance with the subject. If you’re like most people, the thought of an ebb tide brings a feeling of tranquility. … Continue reading →
February 9, 2022
Book Reviews by Mae Clair: Pour it On by Staci Troilo, Jagged Feathers by Jan Sikes @stacitroilo @jansikes3 #romance
Happy Hump Day! To off set your mid-week winter blahs (for those of you in the northern hemisphere), I have two romantic reads sure to perk you right up. If you’re in the southern hemisphere, enjoying sunshine and warmth, these … Continue reading →
February 7, 2022
My Shameful Addiction
I’m skipping my Cabinet of Curiosities post today in favor of one of the earliest blog posts. I stumbled over this recently, realized every word of it still holds true, and just had to re-share. I hope you get a … Continue reading →
