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April 15, 2013
Mythical Monday: The Mysterious Statues of Easter Island by Mae Clair
Photo courtesy of Aurbina, Wikipedia Commons
What do you think of when someone mentions Easter Island?
If you’re like me, you probably think of the large stone statues that have long been a subject of speculation and mystery.
Called moai, these monolithic representations were originally carved from solidified volcanic ash known as tuff. From the year 1000 through 1600, the Rapa Nui islanders engaged in carving and erecting 887 statues, the largest nearly 72 feet long. It wasn’t merely enough to...
April 14, 2013
Book Blitz: Painted Memories by Loni Flowers
I’m doing a rare Sunday post today because I’m happy to participate in the book blast tour for my friend, Loni Flowers. Check out this heart-warming read that should be on your TBR list! I adored this story!
Title: Painted Memories
Author: Loni Flowers
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
Date of Publication: January 21st, 2013
Format: E-book & Paperback
Page Length: 334
Word Count: 95,000
Blurb/Book Description:
I’ve come to realize how much life can change with circumstance. One moment I was a happy s...
April 10, 2013
Book Spotlight: JENN’s WOLF by Jane Wakely
I’ve got a treat today, spotlighting Jane Wakely’s new paranormal,/shifter romance, JENN’S WOLF. And you know how much I love shifters, right? 
Jane and I originally met through a class we took together on Savvy Authors. I’m delighted to have her on my blog with her hot new release. I love this cover!
Title: JENN’S WOLF
Author: Jane Wakely
Genre: Paranormal/Shifter Romance
Publisher: Rebel Ink Press
Release Date: March 17, 2013
BLURB:
Jenn is used to being overlooked by men. She’s short, slim, shy a...
April 9, 2013
Blog Tour: Christine Warner and Some Like it in Handcuffs
I’m delighted to have Christine Warner on my blog today as she tours with her contemporary romance, SOME LIKE IT IN HANDCUFFS.
Christine and I originally connected back in the days of Six Sentence Sundays, and have become blogging and social media buddies. She’s always friendly, helpful and supportive of other authors and–hey–she knows how to create a swoon-worthy hero as you’re about to find out.
So, grab a cup of your favorite beverage (I’ll make mine Green Mountain Vermont Country decaf) and...
April 8, 2013
Mythical Monday: The Ghosts of Time by Mae Clair
We’ve often heard the expression “time stopped.” But can it really? As much as I love time travel novels and speculating about traversing centuries, time flows in a single direction–forward. Despite cold facts and scientific data, generations of writers, philosophers, artists and musicians remain bewitched by the abstract elements of time.
Consider me one. In the past, I’ve done several blog posts about what I call “betwixt moments,” but I’ve never shared where my fascination with time origina...
April 5, 2013
Fishing for Plots by Mae Clair
Early in our marriage, my husband introduced me to flounder fishing. That attachment eventually evolved into crabbing, clamming, and a long stretch of boat ownership, but in the beginning, it was all about catching the coveted flounder.
Here’s my hubby, filleting the day’s catch at a bay front apartment we rented with his family in Maryland;
I’d never been fishing in my life the first time he took me out. I learned early on there were several types of fish and sea critters apt to go after the b...
April 3, 2013
A Writer’s Fiefdom by Mae Clair
What do you do when your work space is usurped? When chaos, clutter and disorder intrude upon your writer’s fiefdom?
Although I can plot, visualize, and jot story notes just about anywhere–and don’t mind working on my laptop now and again–like most authors, I have a preferred spot for writing. When I want to buckle down, concentrate, and knock out a decent word count, I need my den and desktop computer. I want the big screen PC and the mojo that comes from a long established domain. My territo...
April 1, 2013
Mythical Monday: Easter Customs and Traditions by Mae Clair
I’m a day late with my well wishes, but I hope everyone had a happy Easter.
I’m especially fond of this holiday. After Christmas, it’s my favorite. Naturally, it makes me think of the Resurrection, eternal lifeand forgiveness, but it also resonates with shiny newness and fresh beginnings.
After a long winter, Easter is the gateway to spring. In many countries, bells are rung on Easter Sunday to herald the arrival ofthe new season,anddrive away evil spirits. Given these same bothersome ghosts we...
March 27, 2013
Wizards with Words: Calisa Rhose and Risk Factors
Welcome Word Wizard fans!
Today, I have my friend and Lyrical Press sister, Calisa Rhose dropping by. It’s always a pleasure to feature her on my blog, and I’m happy to have her back with her new release, RISK FACTORS.
She’s on tour through April 11th, so be sure to grab the complete list of stops by clicking the banner below, or the tour schedule link Calisa provides at the end of our interview. For extra fun, she’s doing a giveaway too!
You can check out my5-star review for RISK FACTORS on Ama...
March 26, 2013
A Pen Pal Welcome to Author Donna Cummings, by Mae Clair
It’s always a fun day when I have Donna Cummings on my blog! I met Donna last year when I read her novel LORD MIDNIGHT and immediately became a fan for life. If you enjoy “humorously ever-after” romances,you need to check out Donna’s collection ofdelightful novels which include, LORD MIDNIGHT, SUMMER LOVIN’, andI DO…OR DIE.
I invited Donna today to talk about hernewest release, BACK ON TRACK,available for purchase on April 2nd. She graciously came up with a yummy post to share, so sit back and...
