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March 15, 2015
Rory's Blog Tour Begins Tomorrow!
And there will be prizes!A $50 Amazon gift card. Free paperbacks (sighed by the author).Free ebooks, too.Do not miss it!
Link to Blog Website: http://www.ladyreader.net/2015/03/official-book-tour-rory-in-company-of.html
Link to Blog Website: http://www.ladyreader.net/2015/03/official-book-tour-rory-in-company-of.html
Save the date!
Mark your calendars!It's happening!
The first Annual Utah RWA Readers Luncheon!Keynote Speaker: Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorWHEN: November 7th, 2015WHERE: South Towne Expo Center, Sandy, UTREGISTRATION: www.SLCReadersLuncheon.com(Sorry - registration isn't open yet, but please save the date)Don't miss the chance to sit, chat, and eat with your favorite local author - including me!There will be free books, drawings, and fantastic giveaways.I'm already filling up bags of fun, patriotism, and just plain cool for everyone at my table.I can hardly wait!
http://slcreadersluncheon.com
The first Annual Utah RWA Readers Luncheon!Keynote Speaker: Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorWHEN: November 7th, 2015WHERE: South Towne Expo Center, Sandy, UTREGISTRATION: www.SLCReadersLuncheon.com(Sorry - registration isn't open yet, but please save the date)Don't miss the chance to sit, chat, and eat with your favorite local author - including me!There will be free books, drawings, and fantastic giveaways.I'm already filling up bags of fun, patriotism, and just plain cool for everyone at my table.I can hardly wait!
http://slcreadersluncheon.com
March 13, 2015
Please excuse the dust, Part 4
The New Cover for MARKIn the Company of SnipersBook 2
Click on the picture above to see more.Available at Amazonor click this link:http://www.amazon.com/Mark-Company-Snipers-Book-2-ebook/dp/B00HSS9YMC
Click on the picture above to see more.Available at Amazonor click this link:http://www.amazon.com/Mark-Company-Snipers-Book-2-ebook/dp/B00HSS9YMC
March 11, 2015
Please excuse the dust, step 3
The new cover for ZackBook 3In the Company of Snipers Series
Now available on Amazon and kindleJust click on that guy in the picture aboveAnd he's all yours.
Now available on Amazon and kindleJust click on that guy in the picture aboveAnd he's all yours.
February 28, 2015
Please excuse the dust, step 2
The TEAM is undergoing a little rebranding while the series,In the Company of Snipers transforms from RomancetoMilitary Romance
The is the new HARLEY, the tormented hero of Book 4,
who's struggling to remember as much as he'd like to forget.
Love this guy?Click on this picture to see more!
The is the new HARLEY, the tormented hero of Book 4,
who's struggling to remember as much as he'd like to forget.
Love this guy?Click on this picture to see more!
February 26, 2015
Please excuse the dust!
The TEAM is under construction!In the Company of Snipers is under going a little bit of rebranding.
If you've noticed on my website, IrishWinters.com,one by one the covers are changing from simply Romance to Military Romance.Check 'em out!
This is the new CONNOR, changed January 2015.
How do you like him now?
If you've noticed on my website, IrishWinters.com,one by one the covers are changing from simply Romance to Military Romance.Check 'em out!
This is the new CONNOR, changed January 2015.
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How do you like him now?
February 22, 2015
In the Company of Snipers
AlexMarkZackHarleyConnorAre now at Hastings Bookstoresin Harrisville and Logan
February 14, 2015
Taya Kyles remembers....
It's Valentines Day....
I've taken the words below directly from Taya Kyle's Facebook page, posted Feb 2, 2015.
I have so much respect for her as she deals every day without the hero in her life, Navy SEAL, Chris Kyle.
Look at these smiling faces. Here is a real, true-love story.
She has become my hero.And I am honored to stand with her....
I didn't have the words yesterday, the second anniversary of Chris and Chad's death.
Two years. What does it mean? I don't know. It means that the world keeps spinning and life goes on. We all have pain and suffering and the world doesn't wait on us to figure out what to do with it. I know I have grieving left to do. I know it still hurts like crazy and I know it doesn't feel anywhere close to two years since Chris and Chad's physical presence was taken from us.
I also know I can't live without looking at the blessings even in the midst of pain. I know that I am blessed beyond measure with the support of friends, family and all of you. I read all of your comments on my phone sometimes as I fall asleep at night. You all inspire me with bible verses, words of encouragement and support of our military and first responders, including Chris.
As I reflect on the past two years I don't think I have processed everything fully. The battles I have fought, the tears shed, the beautiful moments with amazing people and the deeper understanding I have of Chris have all been such a blessing. As long as I live, I hope I continue to grow and be better.
When everything in our society seems to be so volatile with respect to "political correctness", I still believe in standing strong for honestly representing who we are as individuals, regardless of the public acceptance. In that vein, I want to share with you something I don't know if all of you will agree with. I hope you will be open-minded as you watch the video and read the rest of the post.
One of the more powerful experiences I had in the last two years was on a hunt in Wyoming. My father was a hunter and I always had the opportunity to go, but it didn't interest me. While I have no issue with other people hunting responsibly, I am a soft hearted person and didn't know if I could take the life of an animal. The organic meat Chris provided our family in a very humane way was something I encouraged him to do. I knew he enjoyed being in nature. After Chris was killed, our freezer emptied of lean meat. The stress mounted and I decided to take an opportunity presented to me by Weatherby. They invited me to go on a hunt under the big Wyoming sky.
They documented the experience with the attached short video including intermittent clips from a tearful interview we did at the end of the trip. One thing I don't mention in the video is this: Our guide from Tillard Ranch told me the meat donated to a homeless shelter in town provided the only red meat some folks in town would get all week. I think our freezer can wait, and I had such a happy heart to be able to donate the meat to the shelter. For me, it made this antelope's life matter even more. He was beautiful and strong. The Weatherby team taught me a lot about conservation, ethical hunting, care and caution to not injure animals other than the one you intend to kill quickly and humanely by placing an accurate shot. I found a great deal of peace in the experience and learned even more about my husband and the care good hunters put into preservation and care of the land and the herds who roam the land. They are all things Chris cared about and I was blessed to be a part of it for a short time.
God Bless you all as we each go forward, the world keeps spinning and we do the best we can with whatever life brings each of us.
Honored to stand united with you,Taya,
Micah 6:8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk9JgGSt4to
I've taken the words below directly from Taya Kyle's Facebook page, posted Feb 2, 2015.
I have so much respect for her as she deals every day without the hero in her life, Navy SEAL, Chris Kyle.
Look at these smiling faces. Here is a real, true-love story.
She has become my hero.And I am honored to stand with her....
I didn't have the words yesterday, the second anniversary of Chris and Chad's death.
Two years. What does it mean? I don't know. It means that the world keeps spinning and life goes on. We all have pain and suffering and the world doesn't wait on us to figure out what to do with it. I know I have grieving left to do. I know it still hurts like crazy and I know it doesn't feel anywhere close to two years since Chris and Chad's physical presence was taken from us.
I also know I can't live without looking at the blessings even in the midst of pain. I know that I am blessed beyond measure with the support of friends, family and all of you. I read all of your comments on my phone sometimes as I fall asleep at night. You all inspire me with bible verses, words of encouragement and support of our military and first responders, including Chris.
As I reflect on the past two years I don't think I have processed everything fully. The battles I have fought, the tears shed, the beautiful moments with amazing people and the deeper understanding I have of Chris have all been such a blessing. As long as I live, I hope I continue to grow and be better.
When everything in our society seems to be so volatile with respect to "political correctness", I still believe in standing strong for honestly representing who we are as individuals, regardless of the public acceptance. In that vein, I want to share with you something I don't know if all of you will agree with. I hope you will be open-minded as you watch the video and read the rest of the post.
One of the more powerful experiences I had in the last two years was on a hunt in Wyoming. My father was a hunter and I always had the opportunity to go, but it didn't interest me. While I have no issue with other people hunting responsibly, I am a soft hearted person and didn't know if I could take the life of an animal. The organic meat Chris provided our family in a very humane way was something I encouraged him to do. I knew he enjoyed being in nature. After Chris was killed, our freezer emptied of lean meat. The stress mounted and I decided to take an opportunity presented to me by Weatherby. They invited me to go on a hunt under the big Wyoming sky.
They documented the experience with the attached short video including intermittent clips from a tearful interview we did at the end of the trip. One thing I don't mention in the video is this: Our guide from Tillard Ranch told me the meat donated to a homeless shelter in town provided the only red meat some folks in town would get all week. I think our freezer can wait, and I had such a happy heart to be able to donate the meat to the shelter. For me, it made this antelope's life matter even more. He was beautiful and strong. The Weatherby team taught me a lot about conservation, ethical hunting, care and caution to not injure animals other than the one you intend to kill quickly and humanely by placing an accurate shot. I found a great deal of peace in the experience and learned even more about my husband and the care good hunters put into preservation and care of the land and the herds who roam the land. They are all things Chris cared about and I was blessed to be a part of it for a short time.
God Bless you all as we each go forward, the world keeps spinning and we do the best we can with whatever life brings each of us.
Honored to stand united with you,Taya,
Micah 6:8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk9JgGSt4to
February 8, 2015
RORY, In the Company of Snipers, Book #6
COVER REVEAL
Coming Feb 9th, 2015RORY will be live on Amazon!
Agent Rory Dennison is every woman’s dream. Tall, dark and Hollywood handsome, the ex-Marine scout sniper maintains a private life none of his teammates suspect. The TEAM is just a job. He intends to keep it that way—until assassins murder the father of the tiny Tibetan girl in his charge.
Rory finds himself pulled into a world of mystery and intrigue when he and his companion agent, Ember Davis, are forced to flee with Nima Dawa. Too late he discovers Nima is not only destined to become the next Dalai Lama, but she has an unearthly gift of sight. She can see right through him. And she does.
His carefully guarded private life is suddenly at risk. He doesn’t know what to trust or who to believe. The world is too full of shadows.
He isn't the only one with secrets....
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Agent Rory Dennison is every woman’s dream. Tall, dark and Hollywood handsome, the ex-Marine scout sniper maintains a private life none of his teammates suspect. The TEAM is just a job. He intends to keep it that way—until assassins murder the father of the tiny Tibetan girl in his charge.
Rory finds himself pulled into a world of mystery and intrigue when he and his companion agent, Ember Davis, are forced to flee with Nima Dawa. Too late he discovers Nima is not only destined to become the next Dalai Lama, but she has an unearthly gift of sight. She can see right through him. And she does.
His carefully guarded private life is suddenly at risk. He doesn’t know what to trust or who to believe. The world is too full of shadows.
He isn't the only one with secrets....
January 19, 2015
Why do I write about snipers?
One Reason. Respect.
They do the hard and dirty jobs so we don't have to.
They risk their lives to do the impossible.
They serve.
Their training alone would make most of us whine for our
mommies.
I fly my flag everyday, but wish there was some way I could tell my heroes how highly I value their sacrifice.
Heroes like:
U.S. Navy SEAL Adam Brown,
U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle,
U.S. Army Major Rusty Bradley,
U.S. Special Forces Captain Jason Amerine and the Green Berets who fought with him in Afghanistan,
and my favorite, my husband, Bill,
U.S. Army Sergeant in Vietnam.
Heroes like all the men and women who've died for their
country.
They were just regular people like you and me.
Just stronger than most.
So, yeah, how could I not choose these kinds of men
for my heroes?
Who would you want coming to your rescue?
A reporter?
A Congressman?
An actor?
Oh, hell no. You'd want a man tough enough
to take on the world all by himself.
(Originally posted April 2014)
They do the hard and dirty jobs so we don't have to.
They risk their lives to do the impossible.
They serve.
Their training alone would make most of us whine for our
mommies.
I fly my flag everyday, but wish there was some way I could tell my heroes how highly I value their sacrifice.
Heroes like:
U.S. Navy SEAL Adam Brown,
U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle,
U.S. Army Major Rusty Bradley,
U.S. Special Forces Captain Jason Amerine and the Green Berets who fought with him in Afghanistan,
and my favorite, my husband, Bill,
U.S. Army Sergeant in Vietnam.
Heroes like all the men and women who've died for their
country.
They were just regular people like you and me.
Just stronger than most.
So, yeah, how could I not choose these kinds of men
for my heroes?
Who would you want coming to your rescue?
A reporter?
A Congressman?
An actor?
Oh, hell no. You'd want a man tough enough
to take on the world all by himself.
(Originally posted April 2014)
