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January 24, 2016
Quote for the Week of January 24, 2016
Ben Nevis, Scotland. Photo by John Morgan
“It still holds true that man is most uniquely human when he turns obstacles into opportunities.”
–Eric Hoffer
January 19, 2016
Winner ~ Secret Realm’s New Year Blog Hop!
Congratulations to Starr Shamek! You’re the winner of a $10 Amazon gift card. Please send me an email to: moirarose415@yahoo.com with your email to amazon. Thanks everyone for participating in the blog hop. I loved hearing everyone’s comments.
I’m visiting these blogs today:
January 19 Interview Juli D Revezzo http://julidrevezzo.com/blog January 19 Spotlight The Creatively Green Write at Home Mom www.creativelygreen.blogspot.comJanuary 18, 2016
Medieval Monday ~ First Kiss: Time Enough To Love by Jenna Jaxon
Welcome to Medieval Monday! It’s all about the first kiss between the hero and heroine for the next few weeks. I have the wonderful Jenna Jaxon teasing us with an excerpt from her collection, Time Enough To Love. Enjoy!
Excerpt:
“It has been decreed by His Majesty that on the first day the festivities will begin with a procession of ladies and knights of King Arthur’s court, starting at the Tower of London and winding through the town out to the lists. There are to be twenty-five knights on...
January 17, 2016
Quote for the Week of January 17, 2016 and Blog Tour Schedule!
Urquhart Castle – Photo by John Morgan
“Fortune, destiny, chance, providence, luck–threads of fate woven on the loom of life.”
–Dragon Knight’s Shield
Starting tomorrow, I will be doing a blog tour with Bewitching Book Blog Tours. I have interviews, spotlights, and a review.
If you get a chance, please hop on over and leave a comment. Did I mention there’s a grand prize giveaway? 
Don’t forget to enter! Here’s the list of dates and places I’m visiting:
January 15, 2016
Mary’s Tavern Recipes ~ Turkey Vegetable Tortelleni Soup
It was a cold, rainy day in Edinburgh when this picture was taken. Thankfully, I was snug upstairs in a pub. I had my pint and was getting ready to order some homemade soup.
Since most of the country is buried in winter, I can only think of starting my new themed blog posts with a hearty recipe of soup. This particular one was created recently. I pulled from the freezer the Turkey carcass from Thanksgiving and made a batch of soup with what I had on hand in my pantry. Homemade soup is one of...
January 12, 2016
Secret Realm’s New Year Blog Hop ~ Dragon Knight’s Shield!
Happy New Year! I love parties and thrilled to be a part of the Secret Realm’s New Year Blog Hop! I’m giving away a $10 Amazon gift card.
As most of you know, my latest release is Dragon Knight’s Shield, Angus MacKay’s story! I have teased you for weeks with excerpts–long and short. He is the oldest Dragon Knight–the leader of his clan. His power is the fire dragon. When he encounters Deirdre Flanagan, sparks and tempers will fly!
Blurb:
Angus MacKay, leader of the Dragon Knights, failed hi...
January 11, 2016
Medieval Monday ~ First Kiss: Silverhawk by Barbara Bettis
Welcome to Medieval Monday! Our new theme for the next six weeks is “First Kiss.” Today, I have my wonderful friend, Barbara Bettis. She is sharing an excerpt from Silverhawk. Enjoy!
Excerpt:
Lady Emelin tucked her heavy brown wimple beneath her chin and watched the wounded knight.
Swollen eyelids, a puffy cheek, and bloody scrapes couldn’t hide his handsome features. Waves of midnight hair fell across his wide forehead to brush one side of his square, stubble-darkened jaw. Grit clustered on...
January 8, 2016
Release Day for Dragon Knight’s Shield!
Time to celebrate! Dragon Knight’s Shield is here! I’m thrilled by the early reviews:
“A real page turner! Mary Morgan has done it again!” –Nicole Laverdure, Reviewer
“The book is awesome from beginning to end. I am reading it for a second time.” –Kimi’s Medieval Author Blog
“The plot of the story is engaging and will have readers eagerly turning the pages for more.” –Readers’ Favorite Books Reviews and Awards
“If you enjoy historical romance, time travel, dragons, and magic this book will n...
January 4, 2016
Medieval Monday ~ Celebration: The Saxon Bride by Ashley York
Welcome to Medieval Monday! We wrap up our month long theme of “Celebration” with the lovely Ashley York! She’s sharing an excerpt from her wonderful story, The Saxon Bride. Enjoy!
Blurb:
In war torn England the battle lines between Saxon and Norman are clearly drawn. The Saxons must fight for everything they have in the hopes of winning their country back from the Normans who are determined to break their resistance.
Rowena Godwinson, the sole remaining member of the defeated royal family,...
January 3, 2016
Quote for the Week of January 3, 2016
“In the dark, quiet corner of his mind, the
Knight sought refuge on the wings of a dragon.”
–Dragon Knight’s Shield
