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April 1, 2015
Cover Reveal ~ Dragon Knight’s Axe and Giveaway!
Doing a dance for my latest cover in the Order of the Dragon Knights Series ~ Dragon Knight’s Axe!
The artist has truly captured Alastair MacKay’s elemental power of the land in this cover, and I’m thrilled to finally share it with everyone.
Blurb:
Alastair MacKay, a battled-scarred Dragon Knight flees to the sea to separate himself from his fae-given power connecting him to the land. But it is on land that he rescues a woman from a slave trader in Ireland. It is through Fiona he steps back...
March 30, 2015
Celebrating The Romance Reviews Anniversary with a Giveaway!
I’m celebrating The Romance Reviews 4th Anniversary by participating in a giveaway. All you have to do is answer my question for a chance to win a digital copy of DRAGON KNIGHT’S MEDALLION. Today is my day, but a chance to win many more prizes ends on the 31st. Click on the poster for The Romance Reviews to enter the event. Once there, scroll down to find my question–mine is #12.Also, you need to log in to The Romance Reviews before you can play the games. Registration is free and easy. And I...
March 27, 2015
Friday Feast ~ Guinness Float
I’m deep into my second round of edits, but I wanted to end the month of all things Irish with a simple, tasty treat. ‘Tis verra simple, and since we’re breaking records here with our heatwave this early in the year, I instantly thought of this quick recipe. It’s so delicious!
Grab a container of your favorite vanilla ice cream and a bottle of Guinness. Pull out a tall glass and place ice cream inside. Open bottle of Guinness–take a sip, and pour over the ice cream.
There’s your Guinness Floa...
March 25, 2015
Spotlight New Release ~ The Gentle Knight by Ashley York
I’m thrilled to share with you a new release, The Gentle Knight, by my friend and wonderful author, Ashley York. This is the second book in The Norman Conquest Series. If you may recall, she is part of our Medieval Monday Authors. In truth, she is the one who founded this group.
When she is not writing, talking about writing, or thinking about writing, she enjoys going to sessions for live Celtic Music. She lives in southern New England with her husband and 3 very spoiled animals.
Blurb:
A m...
March 23, 2015
Medieval Monday ~ The Bruised Thistle by Ashley York
Please welcome my friend and talentedauthor, Ashley York to Medieval Monday. She’s sharing her medieval romance, The Bruised Thistle, the first in The Order of the Scottish Thistle series. Take me home to Scotland, Ashley!
Blurb:
Iseabail MacNaughton, the orphaned daughter of a Scottish laird, is forced to flee her home and seek assistance against her lecherous uncle who has usurped her family’s land. When she meets Seumas, a strong and valiant mercenary, she cannot help wondering if he...
March 22, 2015
Quote for the Week of March 22, 2015
“A tune is more lasting than the song of birds. And a word is more lasting than the wealth of the world.”
–Old Irish Proverb
March 20, 2015
Friday Feast ~ Irish Rarebit
In my humble opinion, nothing tastes better than cheese on toast. This screams comfort food anytime of the day.
Yet, this is a quick and easy dinner meal–just add a side of salad and you’re all set.
An Irish Toast ~
“As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never face the wrong way.”
Slainte!
IRISH RAREBIT
3 tablespoons Guinness draught
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground mustard (powdered)
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 egg, beaten
2 cups K...
March 16, 2015
Medieval Monday ~ The Heart of the Phoenix by Barbara Bettis
Please welcome my friend and fellow Wild Rose Press author, Barbara Bettis to Medieval Monday. You are in for a treat with her medieval romance, The Heart of the Phoenix. She will pull you into another time with this beautiful story.
Blurb:
Some call him a ruthless mercenary; she calls him the knight of her heart.
Memories
Lady Evelynn’s childhood hero is home—bitter, hard, tempting as sin. And haunted by secrets. A now-grown Evie offers friendship, but Sir Stephen’s cruel rejection crush...
March 15, 2015
Quote for the Week of March 15, 2015
“May you have warm words on a cold evening, a full moon on a dark night, and a smooth road all the way to your door.”
–Irish Blessing
March 13, 2015
Friday Feast ~ Colcannon
“Did you ever eat Colcannon, made from lovely pickled cream?
With the greens and scallions mingled like a picture in a dream.
Did you ever make a hole on top to hold the melting flake, of the creamy, flavoured butter that your mother used to make?”
This is from a tradional Irish song called, “The Skillet Pot.” Love Colcannon, especially on a chilly evening. Currently, our weather is unusually warm, but that won’t stop me from making one of my favorite dishes on St. Patrick’s Day.
Do you have a...
