Mary Morgan's Blog, page 68
May 8, 2017
#Medieval Monday Author Exchange: Ashley York
Welcome to Medieval Monday and a summer filled with getting to know these wonderful, talented Medieval authors! For the next ten weeks, I'm going to introduce you to a Medieval author and they are going to share why they love Medieval writing.I'm delighted to have as my first guest, Ashley York!Why I Love Writing Medieval:Where History takes a passionate turn says it all! My medieval stories take place in the 11th and 12th century, the High Middle Ages. I love the fact that survival was not g...
May 7, 2017
Quote For The Week of 5.7.17
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."--Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss)
May 5, 2017
Winner ~ Guess the Release Date for QUEST OF A WARRIOR
Thank you all for sending in your answers as to what the release date would be forQuest of a Warrior. A few of you came close, but there was only one person who nailed the correct date.June 30, 2017!Congratulations Patricia Wheeler!Pre-order links should be forthcoming soon.I'm eagerly awaiting the date, but don't want to rush it too much. As many of you heard, I announced on facebook that I'm taking a trip to Scotland and England this summer. Overjoyed to return to both countries. I'll be vi...
May 1, 2017
#Medieval Monday ~ A Villain's Twist in DRAGON KNIGHT'S SHIELD
Welcome to Medieval Monday and the final week of our "Villain" snippets. I hope you've enjoyed these past thirteen weeks with all these fabulous medieval authors and their stories.And now to wrap up our theme, here is the last snippet from my book,Dragon Knight's Shield!Enjoy!Excerpt ~The dragon hissed turning its head back and forth, as its wings threw off sparks of fire. Higher and higher, the beast soared, unsure of what to do.Angus raised his shield higher. “Ye are of my blood! Do not fea...
April 30, 2017
Quote For The Week of 4.30.17
"I cannot sleep unless I am surrounded by books"--Jorge Luis Borges
April 28, 2017
Cover Reveal and #Giveaway ~ QUEST OF A WARRIOR
Absolutely thrilled to present the cover forQuest of a Warrior, Book 1 in the Legends of the Fenian Warriors! Debbie Taylor did a phenomenal job of capturing the spirit of the Fae realm and Conn MacRoich.Conn and Ivy's story was an epic adventure. It's one filled with many secrets, and I can hardly wait to put their story into your hands.Back cover blurb ~You met them in the Order of the Dragon Knights. Now, journey to the realm of the Fae and witness their legends!Fenian Warrior, Conn MacRo...
April 27, 2017
Spotlight Author Interview and #NewRelease: A DRAGON'S DESIRE by Tina Glasneck
Please welcome Tina Glasneck to the Tavern today! We're celebrating her new release,A Dragon's Desire!Champagne and strawberry tarts are on the menu, so get comfy and let's meet Tina...MM: Welcome, Tina! Congratulations on your new release. As many know, I'm a big fan of dragons! So happy you could be here today! Describe a typical writing day. Are you a morning, afternoon, or night-owl writer?TG: Thank you Mary for having me here on your blog! I’m so happy to be here and have the opportunity...
April 24, 2017
#Medieval Monday ~ Tension in THE GENTLE KNIGHT
Welcome to Medieval Monday and week twelve of our "Villain" theme. This week my guest is Ashley York. She's sharing a snippet from her story,The Gentle Knight. Enjoy!Excerpt from THE GENTLE KNIGHT ~"Is there no one else here? Are there no wenches about?" Peter asked.The gray-haired woman paused beside him and searched his face before responding. "A young woman helps sometimes."He waved his hand to decline the mead, opting to continue with his own filched libations. He took a long sip. The sud...
April 23, 2017
Quote For The Week of 4.23.17
"And the song, from beginning to end, I found in the heart of a friend."--Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
April 21, 2017
The Whirlwind of #SocialMedia
As an author, social media is key to reaching out to readers. Years ago, you could only contact an author through email or via their publisher. Now, the world is at our fingertips. In addition to email we now have Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Messenger, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Goodreads, and some I'm not even familiar, lurking out there in the cosmos.Do I feel overwhelmed? Is the social media world filled with chaos? At times, yes. This picture is an exaggeration, but there are moment...
