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Spotlight New Release Interview | THAT APRIL IN SANTA MONICA by Melody DeBlois

Please make welcome a sister Rose from The Wild Rose Press, and a dear friend, Melody DeBlois! We're celebrating her debut new release, That April in Santa Monica! The Tavern is serving champagne and cheese tarts, so grab a glass and let's hear what Melody has to say about her new book... Congratulations on your new release, Melody! Delighted you could be here today. I'll start by asking one of my favorite questions: Describe a typical writing day. Are you a morning, afternoon, or night-owl w...

Celebrating the Celtic Season of Samhain

At the end of October, the doorway to the dark half of the Celtic year swings open. This is the festival of Samhain, meaning “Summer’s end.” For me, it’s a time to reflect on the past year and settle in for the season. What have I accomplished? What do I need to let go? This is a time to go forth with positive thoughts and new possibilities. I usually prepare a feast and leave out an extra plate for anyone passing through—be it spirit or flesh and blood. A time when the veils between the worl...

New Release Spotlight | NIGHT OF THE OWL by Judith Sterling

Please make welcome my dear friend and sister Rose (from The Wild Rose Press), Judith Sterling! The Tavern is celebrating her new book release, Night of the Owl, The Novels of Ravenwood, Book Four. I'm so excited to share another fabulous story by this talented author. I'm serving mead and apple tarts, so get comfy and let's hear what Judith has to say about her new book... A little extra from Judith... The hero and heroine’s mutual love of history reflects my husband’s and mine. You might sa...

Cover Reveal and Release Date | TO WEAVE A HIGHLAND TAPESTRY

I'm beyond excited about my new release! I haven't had a Highland holiday romance out in two years, so perhaps that's why I'm overjoyed to present to you... Backcover blurb from TO WEAVE A HIGHLAND TAPESTRY Patrick MacFhearguis, hardened by battles won and lost, desires what he can never have—peace within his heart and soul. Yet, the ever-meddling Fae weave a new journey for him to conquer. A task this highlander is determined to resist. When skilled weaver, Gwen Hywel, is commissioned to cre...

Spotlight New Release Interview | SINNERS' OPERA by Linda Nightingale

Please make welcome a sister Rose (The Wild Rose Press), Linda Nightingale and a special guest she has brought with her today. The Tavern is celebrating her new release titled Sinners' Opera! And I'm in love with the cover and story! We're serving champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries. Get comfy and be prepared to be captivated by our first guest... Welcome to The Tavern. Can you share your full name, please? Good morning, Mary. Thank you for having me as your guest. My name is Morgan....

The Tavern Has a New Look

As you can see, The Tavern has a new brand new design! The old blog required updating and with this change, there will be a new way of leaving a comment. You can Login/Sign up with three choices: facebook, google, or your email. Easy peasy! I hope you'll continue to follow me on my journey. As always, I love hearing from readers. Any thoughts on the new format? Creative ideas for The Tavern? More ale? Less ale? Let me hear your thoughts my friends! #TavernNews

Medieval Monday | Would You Dare to Make the Journey?

If you’ve read my guest author interviews, one of the questions I ask is, “You’ve been given a golden ticket to time travel into the past. Whom would you meet and why?” Sounds exciting, right? In truth, the thought of hurling through time and space is exhilarating and frightening. And what if I didn’t land in the place I wished for? Yet what happens if all goes well and I’ve arrived at Urquhart Castle, Scotland in the 13th century? And it’s raining? No. Let’s say it’s snowing and there’s no o...

Medieval Monday | Enchanting Music

With a few of my medieval stories, there is usually a feast. And with any great celebration I’ve incorporated music into the scene. Not only was medieval music popular during times of celebrations or great events, but it was an essential part of life for that time period. The people ate their meals to the sound of traditional music, since it was believed that it helped in the digestion of their food. Musicians would play cheerful tunes, which may have included horns, recorders, drums, whistle...

Medieval Monday | Would You Dare to Make the Journey?

If you’ve read my guest author interviews, one of the questions I ask is, “You’ve been given a golden ticket to time travel into the past. Whom would you meet and why?”Sounds exciting, right? In truth, the thought of hurling through time and space is exhilarating and frightening. And what if I didn’t land in the place I wished for? Yet what happens if all goes well and I’ve arrived at Urquhart Castle, Scotland in the 13th century? And it’s raining? No. Let’s say it’s snowing and there’s no on...

Medieval Monday | Enchanting Music

With a few of my medieval stories, there is usually a feast. And with any great celebration I’ve incorporated music into the scene. Not only was medieval music popular during times of celebrations or great events, but it was an essential part of life for that time period. The people ate their meals to the sound of traditional music, since it was believed that it helped in the digestion of their food. Musicians would play cheerful tunes, which may have included horns, recorders, drums, whistle...