Adele Downs's Blog, page 10

Early Morning Walk by Adele Downs #photography

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Early morning walk along the beach in Delaware.

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Photo copyright Adele Downs 2018.

Beach Chairs On The Bay by Adele Downs #photography

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Honoring Independence Day 2018

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Thinking of our brave men and women on active duty military service, and our honorable veterans this Independence Day; especially my son serving in the Pacific. We salute you. Semper Paratus.

Alone At The Beach by Adele Downs #photography

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Little Library At The Beach

Greetings from the beach! I moved from my family home in Pennsylvania to my vacation home in Delaware full-time and dove straight into summer. As part of my new routine, I’m taking early morning walks on the boardwalk along the ocean. The air at dawn is cool and refreshing, and I’m learning to appreciate rising early to work out. By 8 AM, the sun starts to get hot, and my enthusiasm for exercise declines with every uptick of the thermometer.

Near the end of my route, a sign for a Book Box takes me a few yards off the boardwalk to an adorable little free library. Book Boxes are popping up all over the country, and book lovers and authors like me are thrilled by the trend. The process is easy–take a book, give a book. No library card or membership of any kind is needed and you can borrow or donate at any time.

There might be a little Book Box or two in your community. If not, maybe you and an organization close to your heart can start one in your neighborhood. Reading is fun!

Happy summer!

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How could I resist taking a look?

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Following Ms. Bunny to the Book Box.

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Built by the Village Improvement Association.

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Take a book. Donate a book. Easy.

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I’ll be glad to donate signed copies of my books.

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Photos copyright Adele Downs 2018.

Goodbye, My Love #Grief #Bereavement #LoveandLoss

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Please excuse my silence. I haven’t posted much to social media the past few months, talked to my readers about my books, or started a new novel. How could I? My loving, sweet and kind husband of thirty years passed away suddenly in March and I’m devastated. My career has been put on hold while I grieve. At the same time, I’m packing boxes for the move from my family home in Pennsylvania to a little house for one in Delaware.

I hope you will be here when I return.

Best–Adele

Hurry! Enter The Sheila Contest Before Deadline! @VFRomanceWriter #romance

Are you an aspiring romance author or a published romance author who’d like feedback on your manuscript from trained, experienced judges? The Sheila Contest, hosted by Valley Forge Romance Writers, is one of the most respected writing competitions in the industry. Low entry free, helpful feedback, the opportunity to have your book read by editors and agents, and a generous cash prize for the best of the best. The deadline looms, so hurry to enter!

Deadline is April 7, 2018.

Here’s the link for details. Good luck!

https://valleyforgeromancewriters.blogspot.com/p/2018-sheila-contest.html

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March Issue of InD’Tale Magazine, Available Now! @InDTaleMagazine #books #romance

InD’Tale is a digital monthly magazine covering our favorite subject–books–and specializes in titles written by indie authors and those who write for small presses. I’m pleased to share that my article “Pen Names–Your Personal Brand” is featured in the March 2018 issue. I hope you enjoy the magazine, subscribe (it’s free!), and will check out my article.

http://magazine.indtale.com/magazine/2018/march/

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Valentine’s Day Romance Author Love-In! 35 Author Giveaways! @tinadonahue @Adele_Downs #Contest

Celebrating Romance!

I’m joining author pal Tina Donahue and dozens of other romance authors for a Rafflecopter giveaway of 35 prizes–just because we love books and our readers.

Contest ends February 26, 2018.

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Enter for a chance to win prizes from all the participating authors!

To be automatically entered to win a signed copy of your choice of my romance novels Luxury Model Wife or Lip Service with swag, follow the directions on the Rafflecopter and sign up for my newsletter. Easy!

Enter Here:  https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/ec8aae6726/

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Proud Mom of a US Coast Guard Recruit @USCG

I don’t often publish personal posts, since I try to keep my blog primarily about my books, but it’s an emotional time at my house, and I want to share this moment. My husband and I said farewell to our son James at Fort Dix, NJ, and watched him swear the oath of service as a US Coast Guard recruit before heading to boot camp. Every parent and spouse in the room became teary-eyed as we watched our loved one lift a hand to take the vow. It’s an experience and an honor I’ll never forget.

I’m excited for my son, and proud, and wish him all the best as he embarks on an adventurous life of service to our country and its citizens. I hope you’ll join me in wishing him well.

Semper Paratus.

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The road to Fort Dix as dawn breaks.

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The visitor center for vehicle registration, I.D. photo, and entrance pass.

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The base entrance.