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Medieval Monday ~ Intrigue At A Celebration Feast in KNIGHT DEFENDER

Welcome to Medieval Monday! My guest today is the wonderful Rue Allyn. She's sharing a fabulous celebration excerpt from her story,KNIGHT DEFENDER. Enjoy!

Excerpt from KNIGHT DEFENDERDeep in thought, Raeb wasn’t certain what Dougal had been saying, but the man didn’t normally stop speaking in mid-sentence.Evidently Raeb’s failure to reply went unnoticed, for Dougal stood, took a step back from the table, and stared—openmouthed—at something on the other side of the room. Then the silence fillin...

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Published on January 09, 2017 01:00

Quote For The Week of 1.8.16

"If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins."~Benjamin Franklin

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Published on January 08, 2017 01:00

Twelfth Night and Dismantling My Home

As I looked around my neighborhood the day after Christmas, I spotted a few trees by the curb and decorations removed from the front of several houses. Their holidays were over, yet mine was still ongoing. There were more parties, New Year’s Eve, and Twelfth Night. I can’t remove the greenery, festive candles, colorful decorations untilafterthis day. I don’t object to others dismantling their homes, but I simply can’t bring myself to take apart the holiday season.This night, Twelfth Night her...

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Published on January 05, 2017 01:00

Medieval Monday ~ A Beautiful Yuletide Celebration in MISTLETOE MAGIC

Welcome to Medieval Monday and the start of a New Year! We're continuing with our celebration theme and I'm delighted to have Laurel O'Donnell here today. She's sharing a Yuletide excerpt from herbook,MISTLETOE MAGIC. Enjoy!

Excerpt from MISTLETOE MAGICYuletide. It had always made Jaclyn Fainwick excited and happy with the potential of what the future held. This one day, amongst all the rest, was when every hope, every dream could come true. She loved this day above all the rest in the year.Sh...

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Published on January 02, 2017 01:00

Happy New Year!

Wishing everyone a fabulous New Year! May 2017 be filled with love, happiness, and peace! Also, I'm sharing one of my favorite quotes to start out this week. I hope it will become one of your favorites, too."Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties." ~Helen Keller

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Published on January 01, 2017 01:00

Medieval Monday ~ A Unique Celebration in MAREK

Welcome to Medieval Monday! I'm delighted to have my good friend, Bambi Lynn here today. She's sharing a special celebration excerpt from her book, MAREK. Enjoy!

Excerpt from MAREKMarek’s family sat with them, although Bryn sat at one of the trestle tables, a better vantage point for grabbing the backside of every passing serving girl. As she looked around the great hall, Kitty thought every villager in Stonebridge must be in attendance. Many had never been to a feast as grand as this.There wa...

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Published on December 26, 2016 01:00

Celebrating Christmas in the Tavern

However you celebrate the season, I'm wishing everyone a holiday filled with joy, peace, and love!As a special treat, I'm sharing a Christmas morning favorite ~ Mincemeat Bread. It hasbeen in my family since I was a young girl.Enjoy!Mincemeat Bread2 cups sifted flour3 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 eggs cup firmly packed brown sugar2/3 cup evaporated milk4 tablespoons melted butter1 cup mincemeatPreheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set...

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Published on December 25, 2016 01:00

Spotlight New Release: THE DU LAC DEVIL by Mary Anne Yarde

I'm delighted to welcome back Mary Anne Yarde to the tavern today. We're celebrating her new release, THE DU LAC DEVIL(Book 2 of The Du Lac Chronicles). Grab a glass of champagne or sparkling apple cider and take a peek at this fascinating story. I've already got my copy and eager to curl up by the fire and start reading.

“The Du Lac Chronicles has rivalry and treasure enough for any ‘Game of Thrones’ aficionado.” Tony Riches, author of The Tudor TrilogyThe best-selling Du Lac Chronicles conti...

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Published on December 21, 2016 01:00

Medieval Monday ~ An Ancient Celebration in THE DRUID KNIGHT TALES

Welcome to Medieval Monday! The lovely Ruth A. Casie is here today and sharing aDruid celebration from her book,The Druid Knight Tales. In addition, she hascreated a beautiful holiday video with all the Medieval Monday authors. Enjoy!

Excerpt from THE DRUID KNIGHT TALESShe woke before sunrise refreshed by a good night’s sleep. After her morning routine she picked up her staff and joined the others at the standing stones. Today, the shortest day of the year, they would welcome the day and celeb...