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September 3, 2016
We Have Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Historical Heartbeats giveaway. Winners of the Historical Hearbeats RRBC Blog Tour are: $10 Amazon Gift Card: SUSAN JOYCE An ebook copy of a “HIGHLAND PEARL”: JIM CRONIN An ebook copy of a “HIGHLAND RUBY”: LIZZIE CHANTREE *** A Highland Pearl (Book One, Highland Treasures […]
August 28, 2016
Rave Reviews Blog Party
Welcome to the Rave Reviews Back to School Blog Party with Brenda B. Taylor in beautiful East Texas (CDT) Leave a comment to be entered in a giveaway for: $10 Amazon gift card An ebook copy in the format of your choice of A Highland Pearl. An ebook copy in the format […]
August 20, 2016
Beauly Priory, Scotland
By Brenda B Taylor The ruins of many churches are located in Scotland. Congregations moved on to other locations, and some like the Beauly Priory, were dismantled during the Reformation of the 16th century. The ruins tell a story of the people who served and worshiped there. Memories are preserved on the grounds, in the […]
August 3, 2016
Inside Crathes Castle
Several weeks ago, you toured the exterior and grounds of Crathes Castle. The castle is located in the Scottish Highlands in the present day district of Aberdeenshire. Today, you will take a look at some of the inside rooms. Since photography is not allowed inside the castle, some of the photos used in this blog […]
July 2, 2016
Celebrating the Fourth of July
I’m celebrating the Fourth of July with a special announcement for your summer reading enjoyment. All of my books—those listed on the sidebar—are on sale for 75% off at Smashwords until July 31. A coupon is provided for checkout on the books’s Smashwords page. Heaven Must Wait, Part II is available only at Amazon, but is priced […]
May 28, 2016
A Highland Ruby Spotlight
A Highland Ruby is the second book in the Highland Treasures series. The novel tells the love story of Gavin Munro and Flora Vass. Flora is an independent, free-spirited lady who is capable of taking care of herself and her family. Gavin may be unable to win her heart and erase the pain he caused […]
May 20, 2016
Crathes Castle
The sun shines bright upon bonnie Dee. And bright on its birken bowers And steals thro’ the shade of the chestnut tree, On the Baron’s old grey towers. Excerpt from ‘The Covenanter’s Bride’ in Legends of Leys 1856 The ancient castles of Scotland hold a fascination for many people. Two of The Highland Treasures […]
May 9, 2016
Recipes of Scotland
Better wait on the cook than on the doctor. ~ Scottish Proverb While writing about 15th century Scotland, I researched the types of food they ate. My findings revealed the ancient Scots had little meat. Their diet consisted mostly of dishes made from oats, barley, and vegetables. Scottish country cooking traditionally used the abundance of […]
April 22, 2016
The Celebration of Beltane
A Love for All Seasons, the prequel to A Highland Pearl, begins the first of May at the celebration of Beltane or May Day. The book tells the love story of William Munro and Aine MacLean. Theirs is an arranged marriage, and Aine’s heart belongs to a brave warrior in her father’s slaugh (army). […]
April 15, 2016
Guest Author Cynthia Owens
Historical Heartbeats is pleased to host author Cynthia Owens and spotlight her new release, Yesterday’s Promise, book four of the Wild Geese Series. Cynthia is a fellow Celtophile whose stories “include an Irish setting, hero or heroine, and sometimes all three.” You will enjoy reading about Cynthia’s destiny. *** I believe I was destined to be […]
