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Friday Feast | A Twist on Shortbread

Welcome to Friday Feast in the Tavern! Whew! What a busy week here in my part of the world. I'm a bit late in posting this recipe. In truth, I've twisted my back and neck muscles a few days ago, so I totally got behind in everything (Though something wonderful did happen to make up for the pain I'm enduring. Take a peek after the recipe).

I've been a fan of this scrumptious, buttery treat for decades. If I'm not in the mood to make a batch of plain, lemon, or chocolate shortbread, I will reach...

Spotlight Cover Reveal "Baked with Love" by Peggy Jaeger

I'm thrilled to have the lovely Peggy Jaeger here in the Tavern today! As most will recall, Peggy is a sister rose from my publishing house, The Wild Rose Press. She's revealing her gorgeous cover for her upcoming new release, Baked with Love, A Match Made in Heaven, Book 3. I'm definitely adding this book to my to-read list today!

Innkeeper Maureen O'Dowd lives to cook and bake, spoils her family and friends, and is an expert at keeping secrets, especially about the man who's held her heart fo...

Medieval Monday | Muddy Circumstances in MAGNAR

Welcome back to Medieval Monday! We're on week eight of our theme of nature. Have you found any new authors on the Medieval Romance Lovers ,,here? There you can find other links to medieval authors and giveaways!

If you missed any of my previous snippets, take a peek here:

Week 1 ,,here.

Week 2 ,,here.

Week 3 ,,here.

Week 4 ,,here.

Week 5 ,,here.

Week 6 ,,here.

Week 7 ,here.

Enjoy!

Snippet from Magnar

Scene set-up: Magnar and Elspeth are in the forest discussing where their enemy and his...

Friday Feast | Love those Cranberries

It's been a crazy week for many, so my recipe today is inspired by the holidays and good memories. This fruit has been a staple in our family--from relishes to breads. When I can't find fresh or frozen cranberries during the rest of the year, I'll use the dried fruit in breads, scones, and yogurt. Love, love, love cranberries!

I've already felt the tug of the holidays, and this classic treat is one I'll be making soon. If I recall, the recipe came from my sister-in-law. Definitely a family fav...

Long and Short Reviews Weekly Blog Challenge | Favorite Songs or Musicians

Welcome to Wednesday's Weekly Blog Challenge hosted by the lovely people at Long and Short Reviews. The topic this week: Favorite songs or musicians.

I did not have to think twice. I have worn out cd's listening to all of their songs. These musicians have touched my soul with their haunting melodic voices and words. Their songs have inspired my own stories and often times, I've been able to sort out a complex plot within my work after listening to their music.

Here are my top three artists:...

Medieval Monday | Elspeth's Observations in MAGNAR

Welcome to the first week of November on Medieval Monday! We're on week seven of our ongoing theme of nature. Are you ready for more snippets from Magnar? In addition, don't forget to hop on over to the Medieval Romance Lovers facebook page ,,here! There you can find other links to medieval authors and giveaways!

If you missed any of my previous snippets, take a peek here:

Week 1 ,,here.

Week 2 ,,here.

Week 3 ,,here.

Week 4 ,,here.

Week 5 ,,here.

Week 6 ,here.

Enjoy!

Snippet from Magnar

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The Coffee Pot Book Club Presents "Lady Estrid: A Novel of Eleventh Century Denmark" by MJ Porter

Please make welcome the lovely MJ Porter to the Tavern! We're celebrating her new book release, Lady Estrid: A Novel of Eleventh Century Denmark! I'm looking forward to reading this historical novel. The ale and mead are flowing, so grab a mug and let's take a look at MJ's book...

Daughter, Sister, Duchess, Aunt. Queen.

United by blood and marriage. Divided by seas. Torn apart by ambition.

Lady Estrid Sweinsdottir has returned from Kiev, her first husband dead after only a few months of marr...

Friday Feast | Colcannon for a Samhain Dinner

I love this time of year—one of my all time favorites. Several batches of pumpkin pecan bread have already been baked, so I’m settling into the start of the season. And it all begins the day before Halloween, or what I call Samhain Eve. I blame it on my Irish heritage and the love of this culture.

At the end of October, the dark half of the Celtic year swings open. This is Samhain, which comes from two Gaelic words meaning “summer’s end.” It is a time to reflect on the past year—for honoring o...

Long and Short Reviews Weekly Blog Challenge | Making a Reading Decision

Welcome to Wednesday's Weekly Blog Challenge hosted by the lovely people at Long and Short Reviews. The topic this week: How I decide what to read next.

An easy peasy one for me. Even though I'm a linear writer (write one book at a time), I can read multiple books at once. Crazy, right? How do I choose from those few that I've started? Simple. My mood and the season of the year. It all depends on how I'm feeling and what's happening seasonally around me. Do I want a huge historical tome? Or pe...

Medieval Monday | Confessions Revealed in MAGNAR

Welcome to week six of Medieval Monday and our ongoing theme of nature. Can you believe it's the last week of October? Whew! I hope you've been enjoying these snippets from Magnar. Don't forget to hop on over to the Medieval Romance Lovers facebook page ,,here! There you can find other links to medieval authors and giveaways!

If you missed any of my previous snippets, take a peek here:

Week 1 ,,here.

Week 2 ,,here.

Week 3 ,,here.

Week 4 ,,here.

Week 5 ,here.

Enjoy!

Snippet from Magnar

Scen...