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Welcome Historical and Paranormal Romance Author, Daisy Banks

It’s always nice when I have a Pen Pal visit. Today’s guest is Daisy Banks, one of the most supportive authors I’ve met in my short time online in the writing world. Daisy has several current releases available which you can check out on her Amazon page,plusanother release on the horizon.

Today, she dropped by to share some insight on her writing techniques.

Welcome, Daisy. First question: Do you have a favorite place and/or time of day to write?

I can and do write anywhere. I prefer using the c...

Mythical Monday: Folklore of the Sycamore Tree by Mae Clair

Sycamore trees have a long history in folklore dating back to Egyptian times where the Holy Sycamore is said to connect the worlds between the dead and the living. This great tree stands at the eastern gate of heaven which releases the sun to rise each morning.

Sycamores in general are known for their longevity. The North American sycamore is one of our largest hardwood trees and can grow to mammoth proportions. Perhaps it is their strangely colored trunks—which become mottled with stark patch...

From Nut to S’More by Mae Clair

Once, I was a nut, but like a squire who has achieved knighthood, I have been elevated to the illustrious rank of s’more :)

The truth is, my friend and fellow author Cd Brennan, has started a new feature on her blog called S’mores. For any guest author who has previously been the subject of her Sundae with Nuts (a fun, flirty interview), she isoffering us the opportunity to become a gooey, chocolaty treat.

Today is my turn, wherein I share five facts on her blog. Four are true but one is someth...

Book Promo: An Ecstatic Rendezvous by David Russell

Well, this is a first for me. I think it’s pretty cool that a guy would write a romance novel, so when David Russell approached me about doing a promo for his new release, I had to take him up on it. So, ladies (and any gents out there), here’s your chance to scoop up a romance novel from a male author. Unique to say the least!

Blurb/Review:

This is a short story, told in first person, about a shy man who is inexperienced with women, yet a self-proclaimed narcissist, and he is seeking a sexual...

AN UNEXPECTED SIN: Limited time 99 cent introductory price & $50 Giveaway

Welcome to Sarah Ballance, a wonderfully supportive friend and prolific author. I’m pleased to have her back on my blog with her latest release, AN UNEXPECTED SIN, a historical romance that plays off the Salem Witch Trials. She’s even got fab giveaway taking place to celebrate the second book in her Sins of Salem series.

I think you’ll be even more intrigued when you see what Sarah has to say . . .

Sarah Ballance: Why Salem?

I’ll be the first to admit a book set during the Salem witch trials doe...

Mythical Monday: Dwarves, Dragons and Danes by Mae Clair

I finally had a chance to catch up with the second part of The Hobbit last night, The Desolation ofSmaug. I’ve been a fan of Tolkien ever since my tenth grade English teacher gave me his copy of TheFellowship of the Ring. That’s when my love of fantasy really took off. Tolkien’s books are loaded with all things mythical and marvelous—elves, dwarves, enchanted forests and lakes, wizards, and walking trees—just to name a few. After watching The Desolation of Smaug, I thought it was an appropria...

Fridays and Good Friday Memories by Mae Clair

What do you love best about Fridays? For me it’s the adrenalin rush of knowing the week is coming to a close, that the weekend is right around the corner. Friday is the equivalent of the day before you leave on a vacation. A perpetual high.

Good Friday is a bit different, somber. When my mother was living, we often attended services together for Stations of the Cross. It’s one of my wonderful memories of her, just the two of us together on Good Friday afternoons.

To kick off this particular Fri...

Debbie Peterson Visits the Ghosts of Berry Pomeroy Castle

I’ve got a special Pen Pal on my blog today–Debbie Peterson, whose novels I love. I’ve read them all, and each time I think she can’t out do herself, she does. I’m currently deeply engrossed in her latest release, SPIRIT OF THE KNIGHT, and think it’s my favorite to date. AScottish Castle, romance, ghosts, mystery . . . what’s not to love?

Today, Debbie has dropped by to sharea few eerielegends about Berry Pomeroy Castle, rumored to be one of the most haunted sites in the British Isles. What be...

Hump Day Visits by Mae Clair

I’m visiting today, hopping over to my friend’s blog. Daisy Banks, a lovely sister author from across the pond was kind enough to invite me to her blog to gush er, talk, about SOLSTICE ISLAND. Before I hop over there (and invite you to do the same), I wanted to wish everyone a happy hump day.

We’re on the downside of the week now, rolling toward the weekend (my favorite time).

We’re also halfway through April. Have you noticed how green everything is getting? In my neck of the woods, trees are...

North Parish Book Tour with Rohn Federbush #Giveaway

Today, as a Buy the Book Tour participating host, I’m welcoming Rohn Federbush as she tours with her new release, North Parish. I was initially drawn to this book by it’s gorgeous cover and title, then after reading the blurb, knew I had to showcase it. Please welcome Rohn as she shares her background, writing process, and what inspires her creativity. There’s also a Rafflecopter giveaway link at the bottom, so be sure toenter!

~ooOOoo~

I lived on farms in Illinois until I was fourteen. Those w...