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May 9, 2016
Medieval Monday ~ Conflict: The Highlander’s French Bride by Cathy MacRae
Welcome to Medieval Monday and our continuing theme of conflict. My guest today is the lovely Cathy MacRae. She’s sharing a powerful scene from her story, The Highlander’s French Bride. I was holding my breath while reading the excerpt. Enjoy!
Excerpt:
Horses whinnied, sensing danger in the air, but the people about her remained silent, anticipation evident in the lines of their bodies and the expressions on their faces. To her left she glimpsed a man as he eased forward, wearing the Hospita...
May 8, 2016
Quote for the Week of May 8, 2016
“Be willing to take the first step, no matter how small it is. Concentrate on the fact that you are willing to learn. Absolute miracles will happen.”
–Louise L. Hay
May 6, 2016
Mary’s Tavern Recipes ~ Rocky Road Popcorn Bars
Welcome to my Tavern! Since it’s the month of May, my first thought was the start of all the summer movies. Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War kicks off the summer movie season today.
Now when I go to the movies, I have to bring snacks and water. Yes, I know the theaters frown on you bringing in your own food and drink, but it’s bloody expensive! Although, I must confess to a weakness for buttered popcorn. Absolutely delicious! And on occasion, I will purchase the decadent snack.
However, t...
May 2, 2016
Medieval Monday ~ Conflict: Time Enough To Love by Jenna Jaxon
Welcome to Medieval Monday! We’re exploring a new theme–one of conflict. Remember, it isn’t always about the battle. It can be emotional, physical, or sexual. I’ll let you decide when you’ve read Jenna Jaxon’s excerpt from Time Enough To Love. I was holding my breath the entire time I read this scene. Enjoy!
Excerpt:
Both knights had broken two lances on the torso—their scores were even. In order to win, one would need to either break a lance on the helm or unhorse their opponent. Either fea...
May 1, 2016
April 28, 2016
Spotlight New Release ~ Watchmaker’s Heart by Juli D. Revezzo
Please welcome back my friend, Juli D. Revezzo! She’s sharing her new release, a Victorian Steampunk romance and sharing some insight on why she chose this genre.
I’ve already started this story and it’s a page-turner!
Why Write Victorian Steampunk? By Juli D. Revezzo
Anyone who has read my work before knows I like to write a little bit of history now and then. My romances Celtic Stewards Chronicles takes the reader into the 16th century and beyond. My fantasy series, Antique Magic, however...
April 27, 2016
Mary’s Monthly Travel Blog ~ A Magical Journey to Ireland!
Killarney National Park, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Ireland…a place filled with many different shades of green. A land filled with friendship whose people have a fierce pride for their culture and language.
And an island I call my home.
My first visit to Ireland was in the summer of 2000. Nothing could have prepared me for the first glimpse of a land that called out to me. Have I mentioned that Ireland, specifically the Hill of Tara, is the birth place of the Order of the Dragon Knights in my stories...
April 25, 2016
Medieval Monday ~ Conflict: Silverhawk by Barbara Bettis
Welcome to Medieval Monday and a brand new theme! For the next eight weeks, you will get a glimpse into Medieval romances with conflict. My guest today is my wonderful friend, Barbara Bettis. She’s sharing a conflict excerpt from her book, Silverhawk.It’s currently on sale for only .99! Enjoy!
Here is Lady Emelin’s first meeting with her brother since he confined her to a convent five years earlier. Now he’s betrothed her to someone without her knowledge.
EXCERPT: Ortha had just finished bra...
April 24, 2016
Quote for the Week of April 24, 2016
Mary’s roses
“Friendship with oneself is all-important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.”
–Eleanor Roosevelt
April 22, 2016
Mary’s Tavern Recipes ~ Chinese Chicken Salad
Spring in St. Jame’s Park, England.
Photo by John Morgan
Welcome to Mary’s Tavern! Isn’t this the month of April? Spring? Yeah, right…
Something went totally wrong with the Weather Gods and Goddesses. 
I live in sunny California and we jumped from winter to summer in a matter of a week! I’m talking 90 degrees!
Instead of soups, I’m thinking salads that I enjoy in summer. Now if I was in England like the picture above, I would enjoy a warm bowl of soup. I can only reminisce until the temps retu...
