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Medieval Monday | Ancient Word for November 2023

Welcome to Medieval Monday in the tavern!

I'm a busy tavern mistress, so my apologies for keeping this post short. November has arrived, bringing along the holidays and a new book release only two months out! You'd think I'd be used to prepping and preparing for another book, right? Hahaha! Nope. Of course, I'm also writing a new story, too.

Since I'm studying more ancient herbal remedies for my current work-in-progress, I thought this word suited well for this month. Enjoy the knowledge, my ...

Medieval Monday | Nordic Music to Feed this Author's Muse

Welcome to Medieval Monday in the tavern!

I've shared numerous times how listening to music serves as inspiration for my stories. In truth, I've confessed, "Music is my muse!" Currently, I'm working on the fourth book in The Wolves of Clan Sutherland series. Viking wolf shifters in the 13th century who travel between the Orkney Islands, Northern Scotland, and the Western Isles. They’re fierce, demanding, and definitely possess that “Alpha” personality. There are times when I require an intense...

Friday Feast | Celebrating National Apple Month

Welcome to Friday Feast in the tavern!

It’s a crisp, blustery day here in my town today. Fallen leaves are swirling in a dance along the road, paths, and parks. You can feel the shift in the veil as Halloween, or as I like to refer to the day as Samhain, approaches.

I’m sharing a recipe I haven’t baked in years. Found the paper tucked in one of my recipe boxes. I’d forgotten how good these cookies were, especially with molasses, ginger, and cinnamon. Though the recipe below doesn’t include n...

The Coffee Pot Book Club Presents "The Merchant's Dilemma" by Carolyn Hughes

Please make welcome to the tavern the lovely Carolyn Hughes! We're celebrating her new book release and blog tour for The Merchant's Dilemma, a Meonbridge Chronicles Companion Novel. Grab a cup of mead and let's take a peek into Carolyn's intriguing story...

1362. Winchester. Seven months ago, accused of bringing plague and death from Winchester, Bea Ward was hounded out of Meonbridge by her former friends and neighbours. Finding food and shelter where she could, she struggled to make her way ba...

Medieval Monday | To Trade with a Viking

In this week’s Medieval Monday topic, I thought I’d continue with the theme of ancient coins, specifically, the Vikings.

If you look at history, most of the civilizations economy was based on a bartering system, including the Vikings. Two men or women might meet and say, "You have goats, I have some grain. I need a few goats and you need grain. So, why not swap?"

Eventually, the Vikings developed a coinage system, using precious metals instead of bartering for goods. Silver and gold were use...

Friday Feast | Pumpkin Scones for the Season

Welcome to a quiet Friday Feast in the tavern. It's been a long week, so I didn't have time to really prep anything. Though I'll be working this weekend, I am plan on making some scones. With my world and thoughts on everything "pumpkin," I'm thinking of these delicious treats. They're great with yogurt or a spoonful of whipped cream, served with tea or coffee. Or do what my knight does, he eats them all by themselves.

I'm keeping this short, my dear friends. Until next Friday, may you have a m...

Medieval Monday | Ancient Word for the Month of October

Huzzah! Medieval Monday has returned to the tavern! It's my favorite time-period, so I'm delighted to bring new medieval words, phrases, recipes, trivia, books, and songs to hopefully entertain and enlighten you. In addition, I'll keep you posted on the return of the other ladies of Medieval Monday. We're all slowly bringing out our quills and parchment to share interesting and unique medieval stories with you.

For now, let me share the medieval word for October:

Groat: A coin first issued a...

Friday Feast Welcomes a Special Guest and Cookie Recipe

Welcome to a special Friday Feast in the tavern!

I’m delighted to share this gooey, tasty cookie recipe, courtesy of Mrs. N. Most know this lovely lady as the co-founder of N. N. Light’s Book Heaven. Yet did you know that she also loves to bake? If you follow her on social media, you’ve seen her sharing her love for tempting treats. Recently, Mrs. N. gave me this cookie recipe. I enjoy using coconut in a lot of my baked goods and these cookies hit it out of the park!

She’s graciously given me...

The Coffee Pot Book Club Presents "The Ghost of Greyson Hall" by MK McClintock

Please make welcome the lovely and talented author MK McClintock! We're celebrating her new book release, The Ghost of Greyson Hall. The cover is stunning, and I'm looking forward to reading this intriguing story. The tavern is serving Mulled Cider and Apple Scones, so get comfy and let's take a peek into MK's story...

Once a year, an ancient secret walks the corridors of Greyson Hall, a place shrouded in mystery and whispered legend.When Devon Clayton inherited the stately mansion in England’...

Autumn Newsletter 2023

Hello, dear friends!

Welcome to the glorious season of autumn! Leaves on the trees are beginning to turn to those vibrant colors, and I’m constantly taking pictures in our nearby park. The summer is officially behind us. Are the temps cooler where you live? They spiraled down in our city, and I’m thrilled to bits! I’m looking forward to celebrating the season—embracing each day. It was a crazy year for me. As always, I search for the positive, even in the darkest times. I discovered extra pati...