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In Honor of Gloria Mae, by Mae Clair

Although spring officially begins in March, I’ve always considered May 1st as the true date of the season’s arrival. Perhaps it has to do with treasured memories of May Day from childhood or, perhaps, that everything is green and blooming, no longer mired in the muddy browns and bleak charcoals of a fading winter. May 1st holds a special place in my heart – - not only for the renewal it brings, but because it’s my mother’s birthday.

Me and my mom, several years ago during a beach vacation. She...

Book Spotlight: Rendezvous with Danger by Sharon C. Cooper

I love romantic suspense novels! It’s a delight to share Rendezvous with Danger, book 2 of the Reunited Series (a romantic suspense) by Sharon C. Cooper

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Alandra Pargas, ex-CIA counter-intelligence officer, plans to wreak vengeance on the people who tried to kill her. A little rendezvous with danger is not what scares her, though. It’s seeing the tall, dark, and dangerously sexy man she vowed to love forever that has her running for cover.

Former U.S. Special Operative, Quinn Hamilton, left...

Mythical Monday: The HMS Friday, by Mae Clair

Hello, everyone, and welcome to another Mythical Monday. I’m still in a nautical frame of mind.:)

Last week, I shared a number of seafaring superstitions. Today, I want to focus on a single belief that spurned an entire urban legend.

Anyone remotely familiar with maritime folklore will tell you it’s considered bad luck to begin a voyage on a Friday. Why? Because bad things happen on a Friday.

Jesus was crucified onFriday, and biblical disasters such as the Great Flood and Adam biting the apple i...

How Many Words Does it Take to Replace a Light Bulb? by Mae Clair

I’m a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania, Central PA, to be precise.

We don’t have accents (well, unless you venture into Dutch Country), but I’ve come to realize we do use terms and phrases that sometimes leave others scratching their heads.

That was an eye-opener for me. Oh sure, I was familiar with regional accents from different parts of the country and realized that every area has colloquialisms, but I never realized I occasionally spoke in a manner that other people thought unusual. Given...

A Sunny Day Sunshine Award, Mae Clair

It’s a sunny day when my friend, Calisa Rhose, nominates me for the Sunshine Award! This is a fun award that bloggers give to other bloggers “who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogosphere.” What a great thought, and how lovely to be included among the ranks. Thank you, Calisa, for thinking of me!

If you haven’t moseyed over to Calisa’s ranch, you’ll find it filled with sunshine and friendly chatter! Calisa is one of my sister authors at Lyrical Press and a wonderful writer. T...

Cover Reveal: Spirit of the Revoluiton by Debbie Peterson

If you have a fondness for paranormal romances, ghosts and/or history, you have to check out this book! I’m highly delighted to splash my friend, Debbie Peterson’s, latest release all over my blog

Title: SPIRIT OF THE REVOLUTION

Author: Debbie Peterson

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Publisher: The Wild Rose Press

Publication Date: May 31, 2013

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Only divine intervention could have guided Jolena Leigh Michaelsson to the doorstep of a ramshackle manor in Pennsylvania, bringing her face-to-face with t...

Mythical Monday: Nautical Superstitions, by Mae Clair

Whether it’s ghost ships, sea lore, or whispered tales of phantom winds and water sprites, I’ve always been intrigued by the murky depths of the sea. From ancient times to present, the underwater world has harbored creatures both serene and foul. And, oh, so interesting!

The Old Testament references the leviathan, a mighty seabeast, while legends passed through generations speak of floating islands, vanished cities, and merpeople who live beneath the waves.

But what of the brave men and women w...

The Wonderful Team Member Readership Award, by Mae Clair

It’s blog award time, thanks to my wonderful friend and fellow blogger, Sheri de Grom!

Sheri recently honored me with the Wonderful Team Membership Reader Award. If you’re a regular follower of my blog, you’ve no doubt heard me mention Sheri before. We ventured into the blogosphere about the same time and quickly became friends and supporters of each other.

Sheri blogs about women’s fiction and government and medical issues, in addition to working on what is certain to be a compelling novel, NO...

Did You Know? 40 Quick Facts about Mae Clair

My friend, Jane Wakely, invited me to her blog today to share 40 quick facts about myself. I’ve got to say it was a heck of a lot of fun, like arapid-fire personality quiz.

So if you’re intrigued by suchrevelationslikemy favorite song, TV show, word, and whether I prefer dressy over casual,or pencilover pen (among a cornucopia of other riveting facts), please drop by and tell me what you think of my choices.

You can find me at http://janewakely.blogspot.com/2013/04/fantastic-forty-mae-clair.h...

Welcome Guest Blogger Alana Lorens

Today, I’m turning my pen over to Alana Lorens who has a fun guest post to share and an excerpt from her contemporary romance, BY ANY OTHER NAME. Welcome, Alana!

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We’re not in high school any more—thank heaven!

It’s that time of the high school year when it’s winding down, and people wax nostalgic about “the good old days,” awards banquets, prom, graduation, all those milestones in the passage into adulthood. Summer comes along, home to so many high school reunions. Have you attended an...