Kim Iverson Headlee's Blog: Book Musings from the Maze of Twisty Passages, page 38
April 30, 2015
What I did for Spring Break and other news (The Dawnflier, May 2015) #MFRWauthor #amwriting
April was a very busy, fun, and productive month for me!
Week 1: Spring Break at Surfside Beach (just south of Myrtle Beach).
Highlights: Sushi and other great restaurant experiences, helping a stranger recover her mischievous dogs, a girls' night out to drool over the horses and hunks at Medieval Times, learning that there's an urgent-care clinic very close to my timeshare (and thank heaven I didn't need to visit them on Easter Sunday), and finishing a chapter of my current work-in-progress, Raging Sea .
(This video isn't mine but has been endorsed by Medieval Times. It was shot at the Myrtle Beach, SC location and posted more than a year ago. Some folks might call this show a "guilty pleasure," but the family joke is that I don't have a "guilt gene!" And proud of it. :D)
Week 2: Being interviewed for a feature article in our local newspaper, speaking with students of creative writing at Bluefield College, VA, and signing & selling books at the college's Celebrate Appalachia event.
Week 3: Scrambling to get more promotional materials made, then spending a lovely day at a brand-new comicon, Con of the Mountain, Clifton Forge, VA.
Week 4: My most productive writing session in a long time (again on Raging Sea), followed by a wonderful sales experience at the second annual Experiencing Art in Wytheville event.
Upcoming events:
Liberty blog tour, May 1-30. Signups are still being taken here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18uXKWk0gTRFUipNlEofd9EXPl2vsZMHNLV3srMHcgJ0/viewform?c=0&w=1 and thanks!#KASIWC (King Arthur's Sister in Washington's Court) blog tour, May 5-15. Please sign up here: http://www.iamareader.com/2015/04/blog-tour-sign-ups-king-arthurs-sister-in-washingtons-court.html and thank you!Selling and signing books Saturday, June 6 10:00-4:30 at Wolf Creek Indian Village, Bastian, VA.I hope you enjoy your springtime!***
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Week 1: Spring Break at Surfside Beach (just south of Myrtle Beach).
Highlights: Sushi and other great restaurant experiences, helping a stranger recover her mischievous dogs, a girls' night out to drool over the horses and hunks at Medieval Times, learning that there's an urgent-care clinic very close to my timeshare (and thank heaven I didn't need to visit them on Easter Sunday), and finishing a chapter of my current work-in-progress, Raging Sea .
(This video isn't mine but has been endorsed by Medieval Times. It was shot at the Myrtle Beach, SC location and posted more than a year ago. Some folks might call this show a "guilty pleasure," but the family joke is that I don't have a "guilt gene!" And proud of it. :D)
Week 2: Being interviewed for a feature article in our local newspaper, speaking with students of creative writing at Bluefield College, VA, and signing & selling books at the college's Celebrate Appalachia event.
Week 3: Scrambling to get more promotional materials made, then spending a lovely day at a brand-new comicon, Con of the Mountain, Clifton Forge, VA.
Week 4: My most productive writing session in a long time (again on Raging Sea), followed by a wonderful sales experience at the second annual Experiencing Art in Wytheville event.
Upcoming events:
Liberty blog tour, May 1-30. Signups are still being taken here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18uXKWk0gTRFUipNlEofd9EXPl2vsZMHNLV3srMHcgJ0/viewform?c=0&w=1 and thanks!#KASIWC (King Arthur's Sister in Washington's Court) blog tour, May 5-15. Please sign up here: http://www.iamareader.com/2015/04/blog-tour-sign-ups-king-arthurs-sister-in-washingtons-court.html and thank you!Selling and signing books Saturday, June 6 10:00-4:30 at Wolf Creek Indian Village, Bastian, VA.I hope you enjoy your springtime!***
It's not too late to enter this great giveaway for e-books, note cards,
and an autographed print copy of Morning's Journey!
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April 28, 2015
Please sign up for #KASIWC by Kim Headlee blog tour! #MFRWAuthor #RLFblog #Arthurverse
"You need his love... and he needs yours."KASIWC Chapter XIV
Art (c)2015 by Jennifer DoneskeI've been so busy with personal appearances and writing lately that I almost forgot to mention that my Twain sequel, King Arthur's Sister in Washington's Court , is gearing up for a tour May 5-15, hosted by I Am a Reader blog.
TITLE – King Arthur’s Sister in Washington’s Court (#KASIWC)
AUTHOR – Kim Iverson Headlee
GENRE – Science Fiction/Fantasy Time-Travel RomancePUBLICATION DATE– 1 November 2014 (e-book); 30 November 2015 (audiobook); 30 November 2015 (hardcover)LENGTH (Pages/# Words) – 350 pages/70K wordsPUBLISHER – Lucky Bat BooksCOVER ARTIST – Jennifer DoneskeINTERIOR ARTISTS – Jennifer Doneske and Tom Doneske
What others are saying about #KASIWC:“Packed with politics, pop culture, sports, business, time travel, magic, deceit, humor and love, this story will keep you enthralled right up to the end. Whether you have ever read an Arthurian romance before or not, give this one a try. I am sure you will love it as much as I did.” ~ Dottie of Romance Junkies
“KASIWC is irresistible, passionate, and intriguing. Definitely check out this amazing new Arthurian Romance!” ~ Jill of Arthurian Romances
“It’s like Ms. Headlee has the touch of Twain in her.” ~ Darlene of Mousiey Books
Please click on http://www.iamareader.com/2015/04/blog-tour-sign-ups-king-arthurs-sister-in-washingtons-court.html and scroll down toward the bottom to get to the signup form. I appreciate it very much!
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April 27, 2015
#SpringFling spotlight on The End of Camelot by @DianaLRubino #JFK romance
I was too young to remember where I was or what I was doing the day JFK was shot, although I harbor vivid memories of watching Sir Winston Churchill's funeral coverage on TV just a few months later. Author Diana Rubino, however, has been long fascinated with the mystery surrounding JFK's death, and her latest historical fiction release, The End of Camelot, pays homage to this American tragedy.
This book spotlight is offered to you as part of the #SpringFling author exchange, but to change things up a bit I have decided to spotlight The End of Camelot first and Diana's thoughts about spring afterward.
Synopsis
November 22, 1963: The assassination of a president devastates America. But a phone call brings even more tragic news to Vikki Ward—her TV reporter husband was found dead in his Dallas hotel room that morning.
Finding his notes, Vikki realizes her husband was embroiled in the plot to kill JFK—but his mission was to prevent it. When the Dallas police rule his death accidental, Vikki vows to find out who was behind the murders of JFK and her husband. With the help of her father and godfather, she sets out to uncover the truth.
Aldobrandi Po, the bodyguard hired to protect Vikki, falls in love with her almost as soon as he sets eyes on her. But he's engaged to be married, and she’s still mourning her husband. Can they ever hope to find happiness in the wake of all this tragedy?
Buy The End of Camelot:Kindle | Paperback |
First Lines of The End of Camelot:
Washington, D.C., September, 1959
Vikki McGlory aimed her Smith & Wesson .38 and fired at the metal target.
“Bull’s eye.” She kissed the gun’s warm barrel. A smudged red lip print bloomed against the steel gray metal.
Diana's Favorite Passage from The End of Camelot:
Billy came down the stairs for a nightcap and glanced into the living room. He noticed the glow in the fireplace, Vikki’s eyeglasses and the anisette bottle on the table. The couch faced the other way, but nobody was sitting on it. “Where’d they go?” Then he realized they hadn’t gone anywhere—and they were on the couch, but not sitting. Before he got out of their way, he placed a long-playing record on the phonograph. Jackie Gleason’s “For Lovers Only.”
Why I Like Springby Diana Rubino
I live in New England—need I say more? :)
It takes longer for spring to arrive here than to most places. Right now, April 1, already over a week into spring, the ground is still half covered with snow and it’s barely in the 40s. But I heard a mourning dove the other day, which is a sure sign that spring is on the way.
In this area, we get a lot of spring days that are downright dreary, with overcast leaden skies, a fine mist falling, and that raw chill that goes right through you. But a day like that brings promise. It’s no longer the bitter cold with the arctic blasts. The wind carries a promising fragrance, and you can almost smell the grass struggling to peek through the patches of snow. Hearty New Englanders are out wearing shorts and T-shirts, even though it’s still in the high 40s or low 50s. We wear our Red Sox caps. All those signs point to that magical day when we can wear those T-shirts without shivering, sit in the ballpark munching peanuts, and inhale a lungful of lilac-scented breeze on a jog.
It takes a while to get here, but when it does, we appreciate it all the more.
About Diana Rubino:
Spring in New England means only a few more freak snowstorms and that odd day when you can throw on a T-shirt and shorts and jump on your bike for that first delightful Dairy Queen. Diana and her husband Chris are golfers, and that means any golf days in April are practice rounds for the ‘real thing’—the leagues.
Diana’s latest title, Book Three of her NYC Saga, THE END OF CAMELOT, is set around the assassination of President Kennedy. You can read about it on her blog, and join in the lively chat at the end of the post. Share your memories of that day, your conspiracy theories, and reminisce about the days before we ‘lost our innocence.’ Visit www.dianarubinoauthor.blogspot.com. THE END OF CAMELOT had its worldwide release on April 10, published with The Wild Rose Press.
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...and each action this month is good for one chance to win an e-book copy of Morning's Journey . Please enter often, and good luck!
This book spotlight is offered to you as part of the #SpringFling author exchange, but to change things up a bit I have decided to spotlight The End of Camelot first and Diana's thoughts about spring afterward.
Synopsis
November 22, 1963: The assassination of a president devastates America. But a phone call brings even more tragic news to Vikki Ward—her TV reporter husband was found dead in his Dallas hotel room that morning.
Finding his notes, Vikki realizes her husband was embroiled in the plot to kill JFK—but his mission was to prevent it. When the Dallas police rule his death accidental, Vikki vows to find out who was behind the murders of JFK and her husband. With the help of her father and godfather, she sets out to uncover the truth.
Aldobrandi Po, the bodyguard hired to protect Vikki, falls in love with her almost as soon as he sets eyes on her. But he's engaged to be married, and she’s still mourning her husband. Can they ever hope to find happiness in the wake of all this tragedy?
Buy The End of Camelot:Kindle | Paperback |
First Lines of The End of Camelot:
Washington, D.C., September, 1959
Vikki McGlory aimed her Smith & Wesson .38 and fired at the metal target.
“Bull’s eye.” She kissed the gun’s warm barrel. A smudged red lip print bloomed against the steel gray metal.
Diana's Favorite Passage from The End of Camelot:
Billy came down the stairs for a nightcap and glanced into the living room. He noticed the glow in the fireplace, Vikki’s eyeglasses and the anisette bottle on the table. The couch faced the other way, but nobody was sitting on it. “Where’d they go?” Then he realized they hadn’t gone anywhere—and they were on the couch, but not sitting. Before he got out of their way, he placed a long-playing record on the phonograph. Jackie Gleason’s “For Lovers Only.”
Why I Like Springby Diana Rubino
I live in New England—need I say more? :)
It takes longer for spring to arrive here than to most places. Right now, April 1, already over a week into spring, the ground is still half covered with snow and it’s barely in the 40s. But I heard a mourning dove the other day, which is a sure sign that spring is on the way.
In this area, we get a lot of spring days that are downright dreary, with overcast leaden skies, a fine mist falling, and that raw chill that goes right through you. But a day like that brings promise. It’s no longer the bitter cold with the arctic blasts. The wind carries a promising fragrance, and you can almost smell the grass struggling to peek through the patches of snow. Hearty New Englanders are out wearing shorts and T-shirts, even though it’s still in the high 40s or low 50s. We wear our Red Sox caps. All those signs point to that magical day when we can wear those T-shirts without shivering, sit in the ballpark munching peanuts, and inhale a lungful of lilac-scented breeze on a jog.
It takes a while to get here, but when it does, we appreciate it all the more.
About Diana Rubino:
Spring in New England means only a few more freak snowstorms and that odd day when you can throw on a T-shirt and shorts and jump on your bike for that first delightful Dairy Queen. Diana and her husband Chris are golfers, and that means any golf days in April are practice rounds for the ‘real thing’—the leagues.
Diana’s latest title, Book Three of her NYC Saga, THE END OF CAMELOT, is set around the assassination of President Kennedy. You can read about it on her blog, and join in the lively chat at the end of the post. Share your memories of that day, your conspiracy theories, and reminisce about the days before we ‘lost our innocence.’ Visit www.dianarubinoauthor.blogspot.com. THE END OF CAMELOT had its worldwide release on April 10, published with The Wild Rose Press.
***
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April 26, 2015
#MedMonSpring Dragon Knight's Medallion by Mary Morgan @m_morganauthor #Arthurverse
For Medieval Monday on The Maze today, I am pleased to introduce fellow #Arthurverse member
Mary Morgan and her novel
Dragon Knight's Medallion!
Synopsis:
To right a wrong, two souls are brought together only to shatter when they are torn apart by the deeds of an evil druid.
Dragon Knight, Stephen MacKay’s powers are altered after the death of his sister. Now he is plagued with visions that threaten to destroy his soul. When Aileen Kerrigan falls through a time tunnel, he vows to keep her safe, despite the fact the beautiful but head-strong half-blooded fae could be the death of him.
When Aileen finds out her dad is a Fenian Warrior, she flees to a nearby ruin. Armed with the medallion her mother gave her, and a matching one belonging to a long dead knight, she is flung into the past and finds a handsome but surly warrior who is on a quest. Now it seems her future could be entwined with his, if she doesn’t kill him first.
Excerpt:
Stephen was gathering some food, which Betha had prepared for him understanding he would be away all night. She and Donal had pleaded with him to join in the feasting, but he waved them off rather rudely. He wanted no part of the festivities.
Almost colliding with a couple, he swore softly. Placing the food across Grian, he shifted hesitantly. It was then he spotted...her.
His hand froze on the leather sack. Sweet Mother! What was she doing? And dressed like that? She was a Goddess of the flame. He watched as she was swung up into the air by none other than Brian. Then he dared to slide her down against him.
Dark fury burst somewhere deep inside Stephen. “I’m going to kill him,” he rasped out.
The blood roared in his head, as he stormed across the open field, never hearing those who greeted him in passing—one hand held firm against his sword.
Stephen waited as any warrior would. Let the enemy show himself, he thought.
When their dancing brought them nearer to him, he darted in front blocking their path.
They never saw him coming.
Aileen’s back slammed into his chest, and his arms grasped her instantly in a firm grip. “Hey, ouch!” She tried to move, but he held her solid against his body.
Brian skidded to a halt. “Greetings, Sir Stephen.”
He went to grab for Aileen’s hand, when Stephen let out a growl of warning.
“What is your problem? Did you just growl?” demanded Aileen. She tried to pry herself loose, but he continued to hold her firm.
“Mine,” he snarled.
Instantly, Brian’s face went white.
“Thank ye for the dance, Lady Aileen,” Brian clipped out. Giving Stephen a curt nod, he stormed away.
“Bloody. God. Damn. Hell,” Aileen snapped.
Stephen released her, only spinning her around to face him. Something primal within him tore loose. He tried to reason with himself that this was insanity, though his mind and body would not yield. His gaze dropped to those lips—lips he had fantasized about for weeks.
“Aileen,” he choked out before his mouth took hers in a plundering kiss. His lips moved over hers devouring their softness. The kiss became urgent, pleading in its need. His tongue sought hers, and the dance of desire seared their bodies. Raw passion took over his anger, and she opened fully, drawing him against her body. She took her hands and wrapped them around his head, threading her fingers in his locks and pulling him in deeper. Never in all of his life had he felt so right in someone’s arms.
When he broke from the kiss, his breathing was labored. Her eyes were dark with desire for him, and he shook with such need, it frightened him.
“By the hounds,” he uttered hoarsely. In one swift move, he picked her up. Carrying her to his horse, he ignored the hoots, and remarks coming from the crowd. Placing her on Grian, he swung around in back, taking off through a large group of oak trees with only one clear thought in mind.
Buy Links:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Apple | Kobo |
If you are a blogger, enjoy Arthurian and other medieval tales, and would like to join Mary and I and several other author-bloggers in expressing our love of all things medieval, you are welcome to check out the #Arthurverse tribe on Triberr.com today!
***
Last week: Shadows of the Past by Carmen StefanescuNext week: Camulus by Bambi Lynn
Enter this great giveaway for e-books, note cards,
and an autographed print copy of Morning's Journey !
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For more chances to win, you are invited to...
— Follow Kim Headlee on Twitter
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— Leave a comment on this blog, especially if you have done the Twitter and/or YouTube follow
...and each action this month is good for one chance to win an e-book copy of Morning's Journey . Please enter often, and good luck!
Mary Morgan and her novel
Dragon Knight's Medallion!
Synopsis:To right a wrong, two souls are brought together only to shatter when they are torn apart by the deeds of an evil druid.
Dragon Knight, Stephen MacKay’s powers are altered after the death of his sister. Now he is plagued with visions that threaten to destroy his soul. When Aileen Kerrigan falls through a time tunnel, he vows to keep her safe, despite the fact the beautiful but head-strong half-blooded fae could be the death of him.
When Aileen finds out her dad is a Fenian Warrior, she flees to a nearby ruin. Armed with the medallion her mother gave her, and a matching one belonging to a long dead knight, she is flung into the past and finds a handsome but surly warrior who is on a quest. Now it seems her future could be entwined with his, if she doesn’t kill him first.
Excerpt:
Stephen was gathering some food, which Betha had prepared for him understanding he would be away all night. She and Donal had pleaded with him to join in the feasting, but he waved them off rather rudely. He wanted no part of the festivities.
Almost colliding with a couple, he swore softly. Placing the food across Grian, he shifted hesitantly. It was then he spotted...her.
His hand froze on the leather sack. Sweet Mother! What was she doing? And dressed like that? She was a Goddess of the flame. He watched as she was swung up into the air by none other than Brian. Then he dared to slide her down against him.
Dark fury burst somewhere deep inside Stephen. “I’m going to kill him,” he rasped out.
The blood roared in his head, as he stormed across the open field, never hearing those who greeted him in passing—one hand held firm against his sword.
Stephen waited as any warrior would. Let the enemy show himself, he thought.
When their dancing brought them nearer to him, he darted in front blocking their path.
They never saw him coming.
Aileen’s back slammed into his chest, and his arms grasped her instantly in a firm grip. “Hey, ouch!” She tried to move, but he held her solid against his body.
Brian skidded to a halt. “Greetings, Sir Stephen.”
He went to grab for Aileen’s hand, when Stephen let out a growl of warning.
“What is your problem? Did you just growl?” demanded Aileen. She tried to pry herself loose, but he continued to hold her firm.
“Mine,” he snarled.
Instantly, Brian’s face went white.
“Thank ye for the dance, Lady Aileen,” Brian clipped out. Giving Stephen a curt nod, he stormed away.
“Bloody. God. Damn. Hell,” Aileen snapped.
Stephen released her, only spinning her around to face him. Something primal within him tore loose. He tried to reason with himself that this was insanity, though his mind and body would not yield. His gaze dropped to those lips—lips he had fantasized about for weeks.
“Aileen,” he choked out before his mouth took hers in a plundering kiss. His lips moved over hers devouring their softness. The kiss became urgent, pleading in its need. His tongue sought hers, and the dance of desire seared their bodies. Raw passion took over his anger, and she opened fully, drawing him against her body. She took her hands and wrapped them around his head, threading her fingers in his locks and pulling him in deeper. Never in all of his life had he felt so right in someone’s arms.
When he broke from the kiss, his breathing was labored. Her eyes were dark with desire for him, and he shook with such need, it frightened him.
“By the hounds,” he uttered hoarsely. In one swift move, he picked her up. Carrying her to his horse, he ignored the hoots, and remarks coming from the crowd. Placing her on Grian, he swung around in back, taking off through a large group of oak trees with only one clear thought in mind.
Buy Links:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Apple | Kobo |
If you are a blogger, enjoy Arthurian and other medieval tales, and would like to join Mary and I and several other author-bloggers in expressing our love of all things medieval, you are welcome to check out the #Arthurverse tribe on Triberr.com today!
***
Last week: Shadows of the Past by Carmen StefanescuNext week: Camulus by Bambi Lynn
Enter this great giveaway for e-books, note cards,
and an autographed print copy of Morning's Journey !
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For more chances to win, you are invited to...— Follow Kim Headlee on Twitter
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— Leave a comment on this blog, especially if you have done the Twitter and/or YouTube follow
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April 24, 2015
Gull reveals a life-changing secret to Angusel in RAGING SEA Ch3/Sc3-B #Arthurverse #amwriting
Falcon graphic overlay(c)2015 by Kim HeadleeThe late mythologist Joseph Campbell (Hero with a Thousand Faces, A Hero's Journey, etc.) identified conflict with the father as being the central driving force in any hero's life. The father represents authority, stability, and identity—issues with which we all struggle our entire lives, to varying degrees.
In traditional Arthurian legend, Lancelot never knew his father; indeed, he never even knew the man's name until one day during a quest he was shown a grave that bore the name "Galahad." At that moment, Lancelot knew deep within his soul that the grave did indeed belong to his father, and he wept long and hard over it. And then eventually he named his only son to honor the father he had never known.
For the first two books of The Dragon's Dove Chronicles, Dawnflight and Morning's Journey , Angusel's father Gwalchafed is described as having died when Angusel was a toddler. I have yet to decide how Gull's role in Raging Sea is going to play out—mainly, do I let him live or not? But in this excerpt he reveals himself to his son.
Previous excerpts of Raging Sea Chapter 1: Scene 1 | Scene 2 | Scene 3 | Scene 4 | Scene 5 |Chapter 2: Scene 1-A | Scene 1-B | Scene 2 |Chapter 3: Scene 1-A | Scene 1-B | Scene 2 | Scene 3-A |
Raging Sea Chapter 3, Scene 3-B©2015 by Kim HeadleeAll rights reserved.
When it became clear that Angusel wasn’t going to stop, Elian bade Gull to follow him. Gull wasn’t altogether sure how much good he could accomplish, but he strode after him anyway.
He caught up after Angusel had scrambled atop a tall rock that became a wee island at high tide, dislodging a few seagulls. They flapped off, squawking, to seek another perch. Gull splashed through the wavelets to make the climb.
“Leave me alone,” Angusel muttered in Caledonaiche.
“I don’t see your name carved here,” Gull retorted, also in Caledonaiche. “I like to brood in this spot too.”
“You?” His laugh was short and harsh. “What could you possibly brood about, old man? You haven’t lost kin and clan and country.”
Gull glared, but Angusel was too busy gazing seaward to notice. More seagulls were bobbing atop the waves.
“Do not presume to know what I have and have not lost, Angusel a Dubh Loch. Add a wife and son, and your list will be as long as mine.”
Angusel’s expression humbled. “I’m sorry, sir. Truly. It’s just that I—” A growl rumbled deep in his throat, and he pounded the rock with the heel of his fist. “I want to reclaim my honor! My place!” The fist unclenched. He rubbed it on his thigh, brushing off bits of crumbled rock and dried bird droppings, and sighed. “My life.”
Gull had not wrestled with such issues for a long time. Seeing those same struggles reflected on a face that was so full of youthful manhood and promise goaded him with guilt. And it infused him with purpose. The journey to recovering what had been lost might be long and steep and fraught with obstacles, but it had to begin with the first step. In ten years Gull had never taken that step. Today, for Angusel’s sake, he was willing to try.
He began loosening the thongs of his left bracer.
“What are you doing?” Angusel asked.
“Preparing to answer your questions about my past.”
“By showing me, what? A scar?”
“Aye.”
Gull tugged off the sheath. The sea breeze felt wonderful on his sweaty skin, cool and liberating.
Beside him, Angusel gasped. His gaze shifted from Gull’s arm to his face and back to his arm. He reached toward the skin that had become so pale, the design it bore stood out in stark contrast in spite of its age. But before Angusel’s fingertips could make contact, they contracted into a fist, and he withdrew his hand. Angusel’s chin trembled, and he gritted his teeth.
Gull flexed his forearm, making the woad lion appear to prowl… for the first time in far too long. “‘Gull’ is short for Guilbach, my birth name,” he murmured. “For my deeds in battle, Uther the Pendragon and his men called me—”
“Gwalchafed. ‘Falcon of Summer.’ A Breatanach name bestowed by the enemy upon an honored adversary. The only name I ever knew for you.” As Angusel spoke, rage built upon his face like a thunderstorm. His eyes glittered as if they might start shooting lightning bolts at any moment. “Father.” He spat the word like an epithet.
Angusel jumped into the swelling surf, waded onto the beach without a backward glance, and strode toward their camp. The ache wrought by his son’s departure smote Gull harder than any battle-wound he had ever suffered.
*** The end of Chapter 3 ***
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April 21, 2015
Free book promotion sites! #ampromoting #MFRWOrg #IARTG #ASMSG
Who doesn't love free stuff?
And when you're an author on a limited budget,
"free" is music to the ears!
Image courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsCheck out these great opportunities to snag some free promo if your e-book qualifies:
Post a comment on http://www.addictedtoebooks.com/content/todays-free-kindle-books if your e-book is free or permafree (must apply for an account on the site first; scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page). Permafree posts stay active for 5 days. Restrictions: No erotica; all cover images must be family-friendly. Warning: if your book is not free at the time you post your comment, it will be deleted from the list.
If your e-book is $5.99 or less and has at least 5 reviews on Amazon, you can promote your book at http://www.addictedtoebooks.com/content/free-advertising (must apply for an account on the site first). Restrictions: No erotica; all cover images must be family-friendly.This isn't a "promotional" site per se, but if you add your Kindle titles to https://www.authorgraph.com, readers can find them in that catalog and request a free personalized autograph from you for their digital collection. Requires a Twitter account prior to setting up a Authorgraph author account, and there is no charge to authors for this service. (Readers may have to pay a nominal delivery charge depending on their e-reader type.)If your e-book is $5.00 or less, you can submit your book for consideration for a free listing at http://www.bargainbooksy.com/for-authors/.FREE PROMO UNTIL JUNE 1ST: http://bettybookfreak.com/authors/ mailing list promotion, with several different options depending on how many reviews your e-book has, whether it's a new release, etc. Restrictions: authors of multiple titles may only submit one title every 30 days. For all categories except New Release, a title must not have been published within the last 90 days; i.e., pick the New Release category if it's that recent, but no pre-orders are allowed under any circumstances. "Betty reserves the right to decline any submission for any reason she sees fit." After June 1st, authors will be charged a nominal fee for this service.If your e-book is $3.00 or less or is going to be on sale for $3.00 or less, you can submit your book at http://bookpraiser.com/submit-your-bargain-book-to-bookpraiser/. If it's free for a limited time, submit at http://bookpraiser.com/submit-your-free-book-to-bookpraiser/, and if it's permafree, submit at http://bookpraiser.com/submit-your-permafree-book-to-bookpraiser/. (Unfortunately, their link to more free-promo sites no longer exists.)If your Kindle e-book is $2.99 or less and has at least 5 reviews with a 3.5 or higher rating, you can submit your book for consideration at: http://www.ebooklister.net/submit.php. Restrictions: No erotica. Requires email validation as part of the submission process.If your e-book is scheduled for a free promo or is permafree, you can submit it for consideration to http://www.freebooksy.com/editorial-submissions/?utm_campaign=editorial-submissions. Free listings for a "limited time" are available via http://readcheaply.com/partners/, a juried subscriber email service. There are several caveats, including the fact that they might not select your submission, they don't list more than one book per month by the same author, and the same book cannot be featured more frequently than once every four months, but if you have high-quality content inside and out, it's worth a shot!Good luck!
Speaking of free...
Enter this great giveaway for e-books, note cards,
and an autographed print copy of Morning's Journey !
a Rafflecopter giveaway
For more chances to win, you are invited to...
— Follow Kim Headlee on Twitter
— Add Kim to Google+
— Subscribe to Kim's YouTube channel
— Leave a comment on this blog, especially if you have done the Twitter and/or YouTube follow
...and each action this month is good for one chance to win an e-book copy of Morning's Journey . Please enter often, and good luck!
And when you're an author on a limited budget,
"free" is music to the ears!
Image courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsCheck out these great opportunities to snag some free promo if your e-book qualifies:Post a comment on http://www.addictedtoebooks.com/content/todays-free-kindle-books if your e-book is free or permafree (must apply for an account on the site first; scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page). Permafree posts stay active for 5 days. Restrictions: No erotica; all cover images must be family-friendly. Warning: if your book is not free at the time you post your comment, it will be deleted from the list.
If your e-book is $5.99 or less and has at least 5 reviews on Amazon, you can promote your book at http://www.addictedtoebooks.com/content/free-advertising (must apply for an account on the site first). Restrictions: No erotica; all cover images must be family-friendly.This isn't a "promotional" site per se, but if you add your Kindle titles to https://www.authorgraph.com, readers can find them in that catalog and request a free personalized autograph from you for their digital collection. Requires a Twitter account prior to setting up a Authorgraph author account, and there is no charge to authors for this service. (Readers may have to pay a nominal delivery charge depending on their e-reader type.)If your e-book is $5.00 or less, you can submit your book for consideration for a free listing at http://www.bargainbooksy.com/for-authors/.FREE PROMO UNTIL JUNE 1ST: http://bettybookfreak.com/authors/ mailing list promotion, with several different options depending on how many reviews your e-book has, whether it's a new release, etc. Restrictions: authors of multiple titles may only submit one title every 30 days. For all categories except New Release, a title must not have been published within the last 90 days; i.e., pick the New Release category if it's that recent, but no pre-orders are allowed under any circumstances. "Betty reserves the right to decline any submission for any reason she sees fit." After June 1st, authors will be charged a nominal fee for this service.If your e-book is $3.00 or less or is going to be on sale for $3.00 or less, you can submit your book at http://bookpraiser.com/submit-your-bargain-book-to-bookpraiser/. If it's free for a limited time, submit at http://bookpraiser.com/submit-your-free-book-to-bookpraiser/, and if it's permafree, submit at http://bookpraiser.com/submit-your-permafree-book-to-bookpraiser/. (Unfortunately, their link to more free-promo sites no longer exists.)If your Kindle e-book is $2.99 or less and has at least 5 reviews with a 3.5 or higher rating, you can submit your book for consideration at: http://www.ebooklister.net/submit.php. Restrictions: No erotica. Requires email validation as part of the submission process.If your e-book is scheduled for a free promo or is permafree, you can submit it for consideration to http://www.freebooksy.com/editorial-submissions/?utm_campaign=editorial-submissions. Free listings for a "limited time" are available via http://readcheaply.com/partners/, a juried subscriber email service. There are several caveats, including the fact that they might not select your submission, they don't list more than one book per month by the same author, and the same book cannot be featured more frequently than once every four months, but if you have high-quality content inside and out, it's worth a shot!Good luck!
Speaking of free...
Enter this great giveaway for e-books, note cards,
and an autographed print copy of Morning's Journey !
a Rafflecopter giveaway
For more chances to win, you are invited to...— Follow Kim Headlee on Twitter
— Add Kim to Google+
— Subscribe to Kim's YouTube channel
— Leave a comment on this blog, especially if you have done the Twitter and/or YouTube follow
...and each action this month is good for one chance to win an e-book copy of Morning's Journey . Please enter often, and good luck!
April 19, 2015
#MedMonSpring Shadows of the Past by Carmen Stefanescu @Carmen_Books
Medieval Monday on The Maze: Shadows of the Past by Carmen Stefanescu
Publisher: Wild Child Publishing
Genre: paranormal/light romance/light historical/light horror.
Synopsis:
Anne's relationship with her boyfriend Neil has disintegrated. After a two-year separation, they pack for a week vacation in hopes of reconciling. But fate has other plans for them.
The discovery of a bejeweled cross and ancient human bones opens a door to a new and frightening world--one where the ghost of a medieval nun named Genevieve will not let Anne rest. This new world threatens not only to ruin Anne and Neil's vacation but to end all hopes of reconciliation as Anne feels compelled to help free Genevieve's soul from its torment.
Can Anne save her relationship and help Genevieve find her eternal rest?
A touching, compelling story of tragedy, loss and the power of endless love and good magic.
The twists and turns in this paranormal tale keep the reader guessing up to the end and weave themselves together into a quest to rekindle love.
Buy Links: Wild Child Publishing | Amazon | Barnes & Noble |
Excerpt:
Andrew pulled her to his chest. "Do you regret you've come with me?"
Passion smothered Genevieve's doubt and guilt. "Never," she answered, aware of her body's response to his touch, and she succumbed to his embrace.
The moonlight bathed his face in silver light. Andrew lowered her wimple, and his fingers threaded into her curls. She swayed, enveloped by the dizzy sensation of drowning in the tumultuous ocean of his gaze. The tenderness of his touch raised in her the wish they had lived in another time and been simple, ordinary people. She longed to feel the warmth of his lips on hers. How much she'd have liked to live the rest of her life beside him and bear his children. A dream not likely to ever come true for her. Why not let the feeling lurking in the pit of her stomach take over and consume her whole being?
Aware of the track of her thoughts, she shifted uneasily, a hot flush warmed her cheeks. Drawing in a deep breath in spite of herself, calming the gnawing unease in her mind and the thought of Sister Dominica guessing she was the dough of a sinner, Genevieve repeated, "Never."
With her eyes closed and their bodies touching she became, for the very first time, simply a woman. She melted in his embrace in spite of the invisible vicious threat breathing around them. Aware they might never be alone again, she fought hard to silence the voice of conscience berating her.
"Oh, God. Please forgive me," Andrew muttered under his breath when he bowed his head to kiss her. Their lips met in a passionate first kiss.
. . .
Far in the forest, the sprightly stream’s clear waters sang their ancient song down the moss-covered banks. Reaching an old, crooked oak tree, bearing the seal of recent lightning damage, the waters trembled, turned muddy and the pale, distorted face of a woman emerged. Her raven black hair floated around her head, the long black tresses writhing and coiling on the waves, like snakes trying to pry free and attack. Her eyes flew open and a hideous grin stretched her lips. She blinked several times and gurgled a hoarse threat to someone known only to her, “You imagine you thwarted my plans even from beyond the grave, but you’re wrong. You shall hear from me. You shall all hear from me! Soon.”
Little by little, the waters of the river became an ugly shade of green, covered the ghastly face, and continued down to the green pastures in the valley while an ominous silence, harbinger of the woman’s spiteful threat, settled over the rugged mountain and its mysterious forest.
***
Last week: The Highlander's Outlaw Bride by Cathy MacRaeNext week: Dragon Knight's Medallion by Mary Morgan
Enter this great giveaway for e-books, note cards,
and an autographed print copy of Morning's Journey !
a Rafflecopter giveaway
For more chances to win, you are invited to...
— Follow Kim Headlee on Twitter
— Add Kim to Google+
— Subscribe to Kim's YouTube channel
— Leave a comment on this blog, especially if you have done the Twitter and/or YouTube follow
...and each action this month is good for one chance to win an e-book copy of Morning's Journey . Please enter often, and good luck!
Publisher: Wild Child PublishingGenre: paranormal/light romance/light historical/light horror.
Synopsis:
Anne's relationship with her boyfriend Neil has disintegrated. After a two-year separation, they pack for a week vacation in hopes of reconciling. But fate has other plans for them.
The discovery of a bejeweled cross and ancient human bones opens a door to a new and frightening world--one where the ghost of a medieval nun named Genevieve will not let Anne rest. This new world threatens not only to ruin Anne and Neil's vacation but to end all hopes of reconciliation as Anne feels compelled to help free Genevieve's soul from its torment.
Can Anne save her relationship and help Genevieve find her eternal rest?
A touching, compelling story of tragedy, loss and the power of endless love and good magic.
The twists and turns in this paranormal tale keep the reader guessing up to the end and weave themselves together into a quest to rekindle love.
Buy Links: Wild Child Publishing | Amazon | Barnes & Noble |
Excerpt:
Andrew pulled her to his chest. "Do you regret you've come with me?"
Passion smothered Genevieve's doubt and guilt. "Never," she answered, aware of her body's response to his touch, and she succumbed to his embrace.
The moonlight bathed his face in silver light. Andrew lowered her wimple, and his fingers threaded into her curls. She swayed, enveloped by the dizzy sensation of drowning in the tumultuous ocean of his gaze. The tenderness of his touch raised in her the wish they had lived in another time and been simple, ordinary people. She longed to feel the warmth of his lips on hers. How much she'd have liked to live the rest of her life beside him and bear his children. A dream not likely to ever come true for her. Why not let the feeling lurking in the pit of her stomach take over and consume her whole being?
Aware of the track of her thoughts, she shifted uneasily, a hot flush warmed her cheeks. Drawing in a deep breath in spite of herself, calming the gnawing unease in her mind and the thought of Sister Dominica guessing she was the dough of a sinner, Genevieve repeated, "Never."
With her eyes closed and their bodies touching she became, for the very first time, simply a woman. She melted in his embrace in spite of the invisible vicious threat breathing around them. Aware they might never be alone again, she fought hard to silence the voice of conscience berating her.
"Oh, God. Please forgive me," Andrew muttered under his breath when he bowed his head to kiss her. Their lips met in a passionate first kiss.
. . .
Far in the forest, the sprightly stream’s clear waters sang their ancient song down the moss-covered banks. Reaching an old, crooked oak tree, bearing the seal of recent lightning damage, the waters trembled, turned muddy and the pale, distorted face of a woman emerged. Her raven black hair floated around her head, the long black tresses writhing and coiling on the waves, like snakes trying to pry free and attack. Her eyes flew open and a hideous grin stretched her lips. She blinked several times and gurgled a hoarse threat to someone known only to her, “You imagine you thwarted my plans even from beyond the grave, but you’re wrong. You shall hear from me. You shall all hear from me! Soon.”
Little by little, the waters of the river became an ugly shade of green, covered the ghastly face, and continued down to the green pastures in the valley while an ominous silence, harbinger of the woman’s spiteful threat, settled over the rugged mountain and its mysterious forest.
***
Last week: The Highlander's Outlaw Bride by Cathy MacRaeNext week: Dragon Knight's Medallion by Mary Morgan
Enter this great giveaway for e-books, note cards,
and an autographed print copy of Morning's Journey !
a Rafflecopter giveaway
For more chances to win, you are invited to...— Follow Kim Headlee on Twitter
— Add Kim to Google+
— Subscribe to Kim's YouTube channel
— Leave a comment on this blog, especially if you have done the Twitter and/or YouTube follow
...and each action this month is good for one chance to win an e-book copy of Morning's Journey . Please enter often, and good luck!
Contest Kickoff: the massive #Fae20KGiveaway from @FaeBooks is live! #giveaway
Join FaeBooks.co.uk and The Maze to celebrate FaeBooks' massive giveaway,
running now until June 22nd!
Hey there! It's Sarah Fae here from FaeBooks.co.uk. Today I'm celebrating! I am celebrating not only reaching 20,000 followers, but now over 25,000 followers !
I've teamed up with a bunch of authors, crafters, bloggers and more and together we're bringing you this awesome event! Squeeee!!!!
I just want to point out that this is another INTERNATIONAL giveaway of mine. So nobody gets
excluded! Always awesome, right?
Anyway...
Welcome to the
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I'm super excited right now, so let's
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PRIZE PACK DETAILS:
Okay so I have NINE top prize packs , all details are listed below.
In addition to those nine top prize packs, there are an additional 43 ebooks which I need to give away to runners up. The ebooks will be ONE PER PERSON .
So... 9 x Top Prize Packs & 43 x Runners Up ebooks
That's 52 WINNERS!
Take a look at all of the awesome prizes we have in store for you...
PRIZE PACK ONE To one winner.
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 set of the first four ebooks in The Reaper Series by JP BERNETT (mobi or epub)
3. 1 set of the first four signed paperbacks of The Reaper Series.
4. 1 $5 Amazon Gift Card from ROMANCE NOVEL GIVEAWAYS
5. 1 Handmade Blue Gem & also Pink Skull Necklace & Earrings Set from SCRUMMIE CRAFTS (pictured right)
6. 1 Choice of BLEEDING HEARTS: Demimonde #1 (KIndle-gifted or epub) or WORDS THAT BIND (Kindle-gifted or PDF) by ASH KRAFTON
7. 1 Limited edition PRINT proof copy of THE HEARTBEAT THIEF, signed by author (2015 release) from AJ KRAFTON
8. 1 Smashwords coupon for ebook copy (mobi, epub, pdf) of Firebound and Unbound from TRICIA DRAMMEH at AUTHORSTOWATCH.COM
9. 1 set of two bookmarks from WENDI STRUSNAK
10. 1 ebook of JAX (Breaking the Declan Brothers) by KELLY GENDRON
11. 1 ebook of Ghosts of Tsavo (ePub or mobi) by VERED EHSANI
12. 1 Kindle copy of The first Progeny Trilogy (The Progeny, Blood Bonds, Blood Promise) by ASHLYNNE LAYNNE
13. 1 HB copy of #1 The Silver Flute Trilogy, Land of Midnight Days by KATRINA JACK
14. 1 eBook No Reins (pdf or mobi) by ANGIESKELHORN.COM
15. 1 signed postcard (Tibetan silver and semi-precious stone charm bookmark attached) from KATIE M JOHN
16. 1 ebook of NATURE'S FIFTH SEASON (kindle or epub) by MICHELLEMUTO.WORDPRESS.COM
17. 1 K.A. Young Stylus pen
18. 1 ebook from The Adventures of Ichabod Temperance (winner's choice)
PRIZE PACK TWO To one winner.
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 set of the first four ebooks in The Reaper Series by JP BERNETT (mobi or epub)
3. 1 set of two bookmarks from WENDI STRUSNAK
4. 1 ebook of JAX (Breaking the Declan Brothers) by KELLY GENDRON
5. 1 ebook copy of Cursed by Fire (ePub or mobi) by AUTHOR DANIELLE ANNETT
6. 1 eBook of In Too Deep (ePub or mobi) by BRANDY L RIVERS
7. 1 eBook of Calastan (The Jein's Journey #1) (Smashwords) by CHERYLLYNN DYESS
8. 1 $10 Amazon Gift Card from AUTHOR T HAMMOND
9. 1 eBook of Marcellus: The Mantle by ALEX JAMES
10. 1 key chain with horse theme charms each with an e-book copy of No Reins (pdf or mobi) from ANGIESKELHORN.COM
11. 1 signed postcard (Tibetan silver and semi-precious stone charm bookmark attached) from KATIE M JOHN
12. 1 ebook of NATURE'S FIFTH SEASON (kindle or epub) by MICHELLEMUTO.WORDPRESS.COM
13. 1 ebook of Pleasure in the Tales: A Short Story Collection by S. CU'ANAM POLICAR
14. 1 PDF Ebook Irish Eyes by LEE RYDER
15. 1 $5 Amazon or B&N GC from NOT EVERYONE'S MAMA
16. 1 signed Escaping Rapture bookmark and postcard from JESS WATKINS
17. 1 K.A. Young Stylus pen
18. 1 ebook from The Adventures of Ichabod Temperance (winner's choice)
PRIZE PACK THREE To one winner.
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 set of the first four ebooks in The Reaper Series by JP BERNETT (mobi or epub)
3. 1 set of two bookmarks from WENDI STRUSNAK
4. 1 ebook of JAX (Breaking the Declan Brothers) by KELLY GENDRON
5. 1 signed paperback copy of Echoes of Immortality by KC MCDONALD
6. 1 ebook of Genesis (mobi or ePub) by LISA BETH DARLING
7. 1 eBook of Storm Mistress (ePub or mobi) by BRANDY L RIVERS
8. 1 eBook of Team Red Omnibus by T HAMMOND
9. 1 $5 PayPal cash from JASMINE FLOWER EDITING & PROOFREADING
10. 1 key chain with horse theme charms each with an e-book copy of No Reins (pdf or mobi) from ANGIESKELHORN.COM
11. 1 ebook of NATURE'S FIFTH SEASON (kindle or epub) by MICHELLEMUTO.WORDPRESS.COM
12. 1 ebook of Abomination by S. CU'ANAM POLICAR
13. 1 PDF Ebook Broken Earth by LEE RYDER
14. 1 signed Escaping Rapture bookmark and postcard from JESS WATKINS
15. 1 K.A. Young Stylus pen
16. 1 ebook from The Adventures of Ichabod Temperance (winner's choice)
PRIZE PACK FOUR To one winner.
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 set of the first four ebooks in The Reaper Series by JP BERNETT (mobi or epub)
3. 1 ebook (Kindle) of Taken By The Huntsman OR Bound By The Summer Prince by MISTRAL DAWN
4. 1 ebook of OF WAR 1 & 2 (mobi or ePub) by LISA BETH DARLING
5. 1 $5 Amazon GC & 1 Set of three Kindle books (Ellie Stanton, Terminal Romantic, The Island And The Kite) from AURORA ZAHNI
6. 1 key chain with horse theme charms each with an e-book copy of No Reins (pdf or mobi) from ANGIESKELHORN.COM
7. 1 ebook Broken Dreams (mobi or pdf) by NANCY PENNICK
8. 1 ebook of NATURE'S FIFTH SEASON (kindle or epub) by MICHELLEMUTO.WORDPRESS.COM
9. 1 x paperback of any of the author's books - AUTHOR RACHEL MORGAN
10. 1 signed Escaping Rapture bookmark and postcard from JESS WATKINS
11. 1 e-copy of Indigo (Kindle or PDF) by KATE MARIE ROBBINS
12. 1 K.A. Young Stylus pen
13. 1 ebook copy of The Dragon's Portal by AUTHOR SALLY SLAYER
14. 1 ebook from The Adventures of Ichabod Temperance (winner's choice)
PRIZE PACK FIVE To one winner.
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 Ebook copy (Kindle or Nook) of Wystan and Eban (The Heckmasters, Book 1 & 2) by ALLISON MERRITT
3. 1 ebook copies of Blood Oath and Blood Island (mobi, epub, or PDF) and a CHAT with the author SAMANTHA COVILLE
4. 1 $10 Amazon gift card from NANCY PENNICK
5. 1 eBooks: Old Souls & The Ties that Bind the Soul (Old Souls Book 2) (mobi or ePub) by C.G. GARCIA
6. 1 signed Escaping Rapture bookmark and postcard from JESS WATKINS
7. 1 signed hardcover of Renhala, book #1 of the Renhala series from AMYJOYLUTCHEN.COM
8. 1 e-copy of Saving Rosalind (Kindle or PDF) by KATE MARIE ROBBINS
9. 1 Amazon gifted ecopy of Jailhouse Rock (contemporary romance 18 +) from AUTHOR A.R. VON
10. 1 ebook of NATURE'S FIFTH SEASON (kindle or epub) by MICHELLEMUTO.WORDPRESS.COM
11. 1 set of the first four ebooks in The Reaper Series by JP BERNETT (mobi or epub)
12. 1 K.A. Young Stylus pen
13. 1 ebook Duane Dexter's Bigfoot Adventures Part 3 by SIMON ONEILL
14. 1 ebook from The Adventures of Ichabod Temperance (winner's choice)
PRIZE PACK SIX To one winner.
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 Amazon gifted ecopy of Lady's Destiny (fantasy romance 18 +) from AUTHOR A.R. VON
3. 1 signed Escaping Rapture bookmark and postcard from JESS WATKINS
4. 1 PDF Ebook Shattered Hearts by LEE RYDER
5. 1 ebook of NATURE'S FIFTH SEASON (kindle or epub) by MICHELLEMUTO.WORDPRESS.COM
6. 1 set of the first four ebooks in The Reaper Series by JP BERNETT (mobi or epub)
7. 2 signed bookmarks from AUTHOR A.R. VON
8. 1 ebook copy of The Seer's Lover by KAT DE FALLA
9. 1 ebook copy of First Contact by KAT DE FALLA
10. 1 ebook copy of YA Fantasy novella "Sunbolt" in (Kindle/mobi/epub) by INTISAR KHANANI
11. 1 ebooks of Whispering Wind The Legend by C.J. MEDLEY
12. 1 K.A. Young Koozie
13. 1 Nephilim Warrior Series ebook Box sets by AUTHOR K.A. YOUNG
14. 1 ebook Duane Dexter's Bigfoot Adventures Part 2 by SIMON ONEILL
PRIZE PACK SEVEN To one winner.
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. A signed paperback, tote and swag from JULIA MILLS
3. 1 eBook copy of The Unseen Promise (Tarkeenia #1) by AUTHOR ELLEN MAE FRANKLIN
4. Ebook copy of Undeniable (Bound Together, book 1) (kindle format) by LJ BAKER
5. 1 ebooks of Whispering Wind The Legend by C.J. MEDLEY
6. 1 ebook copy of Wings of Vengeance by KYLIE PRICE
7. 1 ebook copy of Trinity - The Prophecy by KYLIE PRICE
8. 1 ebook Into the Realm (The Chronicles of Carter Blake #1) by R.W. FOSTER
9. 1 PINK GLITTERY plaster vampire skull painted, sealed and varnished from ELL JAY (crafts)
10. 1 ebook of Trust by AUTHOR L CHAPMAN
11. 1 paperback copy of No Limits by Lori Foster donated by RAMBLINGS FROM SEKS
12. 1 K.A. Young Koozie
13. 1 Blood Moon ebooks by AUTHOR K.A. YOUNG
14. 1 ebook Duane Dexter's Bigfoot Adventures Part 1 by SIMON ONEILL
PRIZE PACK EIGHT To one winner
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 eBook copy of The Unseen Promise (Tarkeenia #1) by AUTHOR ELLEN MAE FRANKLIN
3. 1 ebooks of Whispering Wind The Legend by C.J. MEDLEY
4. 1 ebook copy of Wings of Vengeance by KYLIE PRICE
5. 1 ebook copy of Trinity - The Prophecy by KYLIE PRICE
6. 1 set of signed bookmarks and surprise swag gift from KYLIE PRICE
7. 1 ebook of Veiled by AUTHOR L CHAPMAN
8. 1 K.A. Young Books coffee mug from AUTHOR K.A. YOUNG
9. 1 K.A. Young Koozies
10. 1 ecopy of Forever on Kindle by AUTHOR SA SMITH
11. 1 e-book copy of SNOW IN JULY by Kim Headlee from THE MAZE OF TWISTY PASSAGES
12. 1 Ecopy of Angel Dreams by JODY A KESSLER
13. 1 ebook Blood of the Eternal Moon by SIMON ONEILL
14. 1 ebook copy of Deviate by AUTHOR SALLY SLAYER
15. 1 $5 book from Amazon from INDY BOOK FAIRY
PRIZE PACK NINE To one winner
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 Blood Moon ebooks by AUTHOR K.A. YOUNG
3. 1 Nephilim Warrior Series ebook Box sets by AUTHOR K.A. YOUNG
4. 1 paperback copy of Forever by AUTHOR SA SMITH
5. 1 set Ebooks of the Cavaliers Trilogy by AUTHOR GEORGIANA DERWENT
6. 1 ebook of Beauty and the Beast by ANGELA FATTIG
7. 1 ebook of Sam: Claiming My Cowboy Collection Vol. 3 by ANGELA FATTIG
8. 1 set of signed paperback of Night Aberrations and The Fire within The Night, plus swag from AUTHOR JD NELSON
9. 1 set of eBook copies of the first 2 books in The Between Worlds Series by TALIA JAGER
10. 1 ebook copy of Tangled Roots by REBEKKAH FORD from WANDERING THOUGHTS OF A WRITER
11. 1 $10 Amazon Gift Card from AUTHOR EMERY LEE
12. 1 ebook Magic Is Murder by SIMON ONEILL
13. 1 ebook set of My Heart Series by AUTHOR ALEYA MICHELLE
14. 1 ebook copy of Time Shifters by AUTHOR LAURA N. ANILE
EBOOK PRIZES One ebook per winner - 43 WINNERS! List of all prizes at: http://www.faebooks.co.uk/2015/04/20kGiveaway.html
1. 4 sets of the first four ebooks in The Reaper Series by JP BERNETT (mobi or epub)
2. 2 Kindle ebook of Detached (#1 the Fleischer Series) by WENDI STARUSNAK
3. 2 eBook No Reins (pdf or mobi) by ANGIESKELHORN.COM
4. 14 ebook of NATURE'S FIFTH SEASON (kindle or epub) by MICHELLEMUTO.WORDPRESS.COM
5. 1 PDF Ebook Shattered Hearts by LEE RYDER
6. 1 PDF Ebook Irish Eyes by LEE RYDER
7. 1 PDF Ebook Broken Earth by LEE RYDER
8. 2 ebook copy of YA Fantasy novella "Sunbolt" in (Kindle/mobi/epub) by INTISAR KHANANI
9. 1 eBook copy of The Unseen Promise (Tarkeenia #1) by AUTHOR ELLEN MAE FRANKLIN
10. 2 ebooks of Whispering Wind The Legend by C.J. MEDLEY
11. 2 ebook2 of Trinity - Defying Destiny by KYLIE PRICE
12. 1 ebook of Redeemed by AUTHOR L CHAPMAN
13. 1 ebook of Do you Believe by AUTHOR L CHAPMAN
14. 4 sets of eBook copies of the first 2 books in The Between Worlds Series by TALIA JAGER
15. 5 ebook copies of Scorpio Moon by Kayla Purtizo (Smashwords)
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Okay so I have NINE top prize packs , all details are listed below.
In addition to those nine top prize packs, there are an additional 43 ebooks which I need to give away to runners up. The ebooks will be ONE PER PERSON .
So... 9 x Top Prize Packs & 43 x Runners Up ebooks
That's 52 WINNERS!
Take a look at all of the awesome prizes we have in store for you...
PRIZE PACK ONE To one winner.
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 set of the first four ebooks in The Reaper Series by JP BERNETT (mobi or epub)
3. 1 set of the first four signed paperbacks of The Reaper Series.
4. 1 $5 Amazon Gift Card from ROMANCE NOVEL GIVEAWAYS
5. 1 Handmade Blue Gem & also Pink Skull Necklace & Earrings Set from SCRUMMIE CRAFTS (pictured right)6. 1 Choice of BLEEDING HEARTS: Demimonde #1 (KIndle-gifted or epub) or WORDS THAT BIND (Kindle-gifted or PDF) by ASH KRAFTON
7. 1 Limited edition PRINT proof copy of THE HEARTBEAT THIEF, signed by author (2015 release) from AJ KRAFTON
8. 1 Smashwords coupon for ebook copy (mobi, epub, pdf) of Firebound and Unbound from TRICIA DRAMMEH at AUTHORSTOWATCH.COM9. 1 set of two bookmarks from WENDI STRUSNAK
10. 1 ebook of JAX (Breaking the Declan Brothers) by KELLY GENDRON
11. 1 ebook of Ghosts of Tsavo (ePub or mobi) by VERED EHSANI
12. 1 Kindle copy of The first Progeny Trilogy (The Progeny, Blood Bonds, Blood Promise) by ASHLYNNE LAYNNE
13. 1 HB copy of #1 The Silver Flute Trilogy, Land of Midnight Days by KATRINA JACK
14. 1 eBook No Reins (pdf or mobi) by ANGIESKELHORN.COM
15. 1 signed postcard (Tibetan silver and semi-precious stone charm bookmark attached) from KATIE M JOHN
16. 1 ebook of NATURE'S FIFTH SEASON (kindle or epub) by MICHELLEMUTO.WORDPRESS.COM
17. 1 K.A. Young Stylus pen
18. 1 ebook from The Adventures of Ichabod Temperance (winner's choice)
PRIZE PACK TWO To one winner.
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 set of the first four ebooks in The Reaper Series by JP BERNETT (mobi or epub)
3. 1 set of two bookmarks from WENDI STRUSNAK
4. 1 ebook of JAX (Breaking the Declan Brothers) by KELLY GENDRON
5. 1 ebook copy of Cursed by Fire (ePub or mobi) by AUTHOR DANIELLE ANNETT
6. 1 eBook of In Too Deep (ePub or mobi) by BRANDY L RIVERS
7. 1 eBook of Calastan (The Jein's Journey #1) (Smashwords) by CHERYLLYNN DYESS
8. 1 $10 Amazon Gift Card from AUTHOR T HAMMOND
9. 1 eBook of Marcellus: The Mantle by ALEX JAMES
10. 1 key chain with horse theme charms each with an e-book copy of No Reins (pdf or mobi) from ANGIESKELHORN.COM
11. 1 signed postcard (Tibetan silver and semi-precious stone charm bookmark attached) from KATIE M JOHN
12. 1 ebook of NATURE'S FIFTH SEASON (kindle or epub) by MICHELLEMUTO.WORDPRESS.COM
13. 1 ebook of Pleasure in the Tales: A Short Story Collection by S. CU'ANAM POLICAR
14. 1 PDF Ebook Irish Eyes by LEE RYDER
15. 1 $5 Amazon or B&N GC from NOT EVERYONE'S MAMA
16. 1 signed Escaping Rapture bookmark and postcard from JESS WATKINS
17. 1 K.A. Young Stylus pen
18. 1 ebook from The Adventures of Ichabod Temperance (winner's choice)
PRIZE PACK THREE To one winner.
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 set of the first four ebooks in The Reaper Series by JP BERNETT (mobi or epub)
3. 1 set of two bookmarks from WENDI STRUSNAK
4. 1 ebook of JAX (Breaking the Declan Brothers) by KELLY GENDRON
5. 1 signed paperback copy of Echoes of Immortality by KC MCDONALD
6. 1 ebook of Genesis (mobi or ePub) by LISA BETH DARLING
7. 1 eBook of Storm Mistress (ePub or mobi) by BRANDY L RIVERS
8. 1 eBook of Team Red Omnibus by T HAMMOND
9. 1 $5 PayPal cash from JASMINE FLOWER EDITING & PROOFREADING
10. 1 key chain with horse theme charms each with an e-book copy of No Reins (pdf or mobi) from ANGIESKELHORN.COM
11. 1 ebook of NATURE'S FIFTH SEASON (kindle or epub) by MICHELLEMUTO.WORDPRESS.COM
12. 1 ebook of Abomination by S. CU'ANAM POLICAR
13. 1 PDF Ebook Broken Earth by LEE RYDER
14. 1 signed Escaping Rapture bookmark and postcard from JESS WATKINS
15. 1 K.A. Young Stylus pen
16. 1 ebook from The Adventures of Ichabod Temperance (winner's choice)
PRIZE PACK FOUR To one winner.
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 set of the first four ebooks in The Reaper Series by JP BERNETT (mobi or epub)
3. 1 ebook (Kindle) of Taken By The Huntsman OR Bound By The Summer Prince by MISTRAL DAWN
4. 1 ebook of OF WAR 1 & 2 (mobi or ePub) by LISA BETH DARLING
5. 1 $5 Amazon GC & 1 Set of three Kindle books (Ellie Stanton, Terminal Romantic, The Island And The Kite) from AURORA ZAHNI
6. 1 key chain with horse theme charms each with an e-book copy of No Reins (pdf or mobi) from ANGIESKELHORN.COM
7. 1 ebook Broken Dreams (mobi or pdf) by NANCY PENNICK
8. 1 ebook of NATURE'S FIFTH SEASON (kindle or epub) by MICHELLEMUTO.WORDPRESS.COM
9. 1 x paperback of any of the author's books - AUTHOR RACHEL MORGAN
10. 1 signed Escaping Rapture bookmark and postcard from JESS WATKINS
11. 1 e-copy of Indigo (Kindle or PDF) by KATE MARIE ROBBINS
12. 1 K.A. Young Stylus pen
13. 1 ebook copy of The Dragon's Portal by AUTHOR SALLY SLAYER
14. 1 ebook from The Adventures of Ichabod Temperance (winner's choice)
PRIZE PACK FIVE To one winner.
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 Ebook copy (Kindle or Nook) of Wystan and Eban (The Heckmasters, Book 1 & 2) by ALLISON MERRITT
3. 1 ebook copies of Blood Oath and Blood Island (mobi, epub, or PDF) and a CHAT with the author SAMANTHA COVILLE
4. 1 $10 Amazon gift card from NANCY PENNICK
5. 1 eBooks: Old Souls & The Ties that Bind the Soul (Old Souls Book 2) (mobi or ePub) by C.G. GARCIA
6. 1 signed Escaping Rapture bookmark and postcard from JESS WATKINS
7. 1 signed hardcover of Renhala, book #1 of the Renhala series from AMYJOYLUTCHEN.COM
8. 1 e-copy of Saving Rosalind (Kindle or PDF) by KATE MARIE ROBBINS
9. 1 Amazon gifted ecopy of Jailhouse Rock (contemporary romance 18 +) from AUTHOR A.R. VON
10. 1 ebook of NATURE'S FIFTH SEASON (kindle or epub) by MICHELLEMUTO.WORDPRESS.COM
11. 1 set of the first four ebooks in The Reaper Series by JP BERNETT (mobi or epub)
12. 1 K.A. Young Stylus pen
13. 1 ebook Duane Dexter's Bigfoot Adventures Part 3 by SIMON ONEILL
14. 1 ebook from The Adventures of Ichabod Temperance (winner's choice)
PRIZE PACK SIX To one winner.
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 Amazon gifted ecopy of Lady's Destiny (fantasy romance 18 +) from AUTHOR A.R. VON
3. 1 signed Escaping Rapture bookmark and postcard from JESS WATKINS
4. 1 PDF Ebook Shattered Hearts by LEE RYDER
5. 1 ebook of NATURE'S FIFTH SEASON (kindle or epub) by MICHELLEMUTO.WORDPRESS.COM
6. 1 set of the first four ebooks in The Reaper Series by JP BERNETT (mobi or epub)
7. 2 signed bookmarks from AUTHOR A.R. VON
8. 1 ebook copy of The Seer's Lover by KAT DE FALLA
9. 1 ebook copy of First Contact by KAT DE FALLA
10. 1 ebook copy of YA Fantasy novella "Sunbolt" in (Kindle/mobi/epub) by INTISAR KHANANI
11. 1 ebooks of Whispering Wind The Legend by C.J. MEDLEY
12. 1 K.A. Young Koozie
13. 1 Nephilim Warrior Series ebook Box sets by AUTHOR K.A. YOUNG
14. 1 ebook Duane Dexter's Bigfoot Adventures Part 2 by SIMON ONEILL
PRIZE PACK SEVEN To one winner.
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. A signed paperback, tote and swag from JULIA MILLS
3. 1 eBook copy of The Unseen Promise (Tarkeenia #1) by AUTHOR ELLEN MAE FRANKLIN
4. Ebook copy of Undeniable (Bound Together, book 1) (kindle format) by LJ BAKER
5. 1 ebooks of Whispering Wind The Legend by C.J. MEDLEY
6. 1 ebook copy of Wings of Vengeance by KYLIE PRICE
7. 1 ebook copy of Trinity - The Prophecy by KYLIE PRICE
8. 1 ebook Into the Realm (The Chronicles of Carter Blake #1) by R.W. FOSTER
9. 1 PINK GLITTERY plaster vampire skull painted, sealed and varnished from ELL JAY (crafts)
10. 1 ebook of Trust by AUTHOR L CHAPMAN
11. 1 paperback copy of No Limits by Lori Foster donated by RAMBLINGS FROM SEKS
12. 1 K.A. Young Koozie
13. 1 Blood Moon ebooks by AUTHOR K.A. YOUNG
14. 1 ebook Duane Dexter's Bigfoot Adventures Part 1 by SIMON ONEILL
PRIZE PACK EIGHT To one winner
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 eBook copy of The Unseen Promise (Tarkeenia #1) by AUTHOR ELLEN MAE FRANKLIN
3. 1 ebooks of Whispering Wind The Legend by C.J. MEDLEY
4. 1 ebook copy of Wings of Vengeance by KYLIE PRICE
5. 1 ebook copy of Trinity - The Prophecy by KYLIE PRICE
6. 1 set of signed bookmarks and surprise swag gift from KYLIE PRICE
7. 1 ebook of Veiled by AUTHOR L CHAPMAN
8. 1 K.A. Young Books coffee mug from AUTHOR K.A. YOUNG
9. 1 K.A. Young Koozies
10. 1 ecopy of Forever on Kindle by AUTHOR SA SMITH
11. 1 e-book copy of SNOW IN JULY by Kim Headlee from THE MAZE OF TWISTY PASSAGES12. 1 Ecopy of Angel Dreams by JODY A KESSLER
13. 1 ebook Blood of the Eternal Moon by SIMON ONEILL
14. 1 ebook copy of Deviate by AUTHOR SALLY SLAYER
15. 1 $5 book from Amazon from INDY BOOK FAIRY
PRIZE PACK NINE To one winner
1. 1 FaeBooks.co.uk Bookmark
2. 1 Blood Moon ebooks by AUTHOR K.A. YOUNG
3. 1 Nephilim Warrior Series ebook Box sets by AUTHOR K.A. YOUNG
4. 1 paperback copy of Forever by AUTHOR SA SMITH
5. 1 set Ebooks of the Cavaliers Trilogy by AUTHOR GEORGIANA DERWENT
6. 1 ebook of Beauty and the Beast by ANGELA FATTIG
7. 1 ebook of Sam: Claiming My Cowboy Collection Vol. 3 by ANGELA FATTIG
8. 1 set of signed paperback of Night Aberrations and The Fire within The Night, plus swag from AUTHOR JD NELSON
9. 1 set of eBook copies of the first 2 books in The Between Worlds Series by TALIA JAGER
10. 1 ebook copy of Tangled Roots by REBEKKAH FORD from WANDERING THOUGHTS OF A WRITER
11. 1 $10 Amazon Gift Card from AUTHOR EMERY LEE
12. 1 ebook Magic Is Murder by SIMON ONEILL
13. 1 ebook set of My Heart Series by AUTHOR ALEYA MICHELLE
14. 1 ebook copy of Time Shifters by AUTHOR LAURA N. ANILE
EBOOK PRIZES One ebook per winner - 43 WINNERS! List of all prizes at: http://www.faebooks.co.uk/2015/04/20kGiveaway.html
1. 4 sets of the first four ebooks in The Reaper Series by JP BERNETT (mobi or epub)
2. 2 Kindle ebook of Detached (#1 the Fleischer Series) by WENDI STARUSNAK
3. 2 eBook No Reins (pdf or mobi) by ANGIESKELHORN.COM
4. 14 ebook of NATURE'S FIFTH SEASON (kindle or epub) by MICHELLEMUTO.WORDPRESS.COM
5. 1 PDF Ebook Shattered Hearts by LEE RYDER
6. 1 PDF Ebook Irish Eyes by LEE RYDER
7. 1 PDF Ebook Broken Earth by LEE RYDER
8. 2 ebook copy of YA Fantasy novella "Sunbolt" in (Kindle/mobi/epub) by INTISAR KHANANI
9. 1 eBook copy of The Unseen Promise (Tarkeenia #1) by AUTHOR ELLEN MAE FRANKLIN
10. 2 ebooks of Whispering Wind The Legend by C.J. MEDLEY
11. 2 ebook2 of Trinity - Defying Destiny by KYLIE PRICE
12. 1 ebook of Redeemed by AUTHOR L CHAPMAN
13. 1 ebook of Do you Believe by AUTHOR L CHAPMAN
14. 4 sets of eBook copies of the first 2 books in The Between Worlds Series by TALIA JAGER
15. 5 ebook copies of Scorpio Moon by Kayla Purtizo (Smashwords)
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Blogger Only Giveaway Prizes: First Place: 1 week FREE Small Ad at FaeBooks.co.uk for YOUR blog {See the Advertising page at FaeBooks.co.uk for details} AND 10 x FaeBooks.co.uk 2015 bookmarks - one for yourself and nine to use in giveaways on your blog!
Runners Up: 5 Runners Up will each get 2 FaeBooks.co.uk 2015 bookmarks. One for yourself and one to give away on your blog.
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Only those legally allowed to may enter. Under 18's must have permission from a parent or guardian to enter. Any found to be entering false information, commonly known as cheating, will have their details logged and be banned from winning a prize in this or any other giveaways managed by FaeBooks.co.uk or Sarah Fae indefinitely. Repeat offenders may have their details passed on to other giveaway coordinators/bloggers to enable them to continue ensuring their events remain to be fair also. By entering this giveaway you agree FaeBooks.co.uk may contact you to A) announce winners and B) email from time to time about giveaways, events & other interesting things that are going on at FaeBooks.co.uk and in the book industry/community. If at any point you wish to unsubscribe from this service you can do so at the bottom of the email by clicking "unsubscribe". This giveaway is monitored and managed by FaeBooks.co.uk. FaeBooks.co.uk is not responsible for all of the prizes, only those specifically donated by FaeBooks.co.uk. Winners will be chosen randomly by the Rafflecopter platform, as always. By entering this giveaway you agree to all of these terms.
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April 17, 2015
The mentor evaluates the student in RAGING SEA Ch3/Sc3-A #amwriting #Arthurverse
Falcon graphic overlay(c)2015 by Kim HeadleeBy the spring of 1990, three months after I had finished the first draft of Dawnflight , book 1 of The Dragon's Dove Chronicles, I realized that I needed to obtain some firsthand knowledge about sword fighting.
I was very fortunate in those days to have had a colleague working on the same computer programming project who was a student of the sword form of Tai Chi. One day, he assented to bring his blunted practice sword in to work, and we spent the best lunch hour I've ever had, before or since: he modeling his moves and lecturing, and me soaking it all in.
Most of that lesson is described from the student's perspective in Dawnflight, and other aspects have worked their way into my fiction. Today's excerpt from Raging Sea features the evaluation phase, this time from the viewpoint of the mentor.
Previous excerpts of Raging Sea Chapter 1: Scene 1 | Scene 2 | Scene 3 | Scene 4 | Scene 5 |Chapter 2: Scene 1-A | Scene 1-B | Scene 2 |Chapter 3: Scene 1-A | Scene 1-B | Scene 2 |
Raging Sea Chapter 3, Scene 3-A©2015 by Kim HeadleeAll rights reserved.
Gull parried a long, swift series of Angusel’s blows, kicks, and body-blocks, many of which could have killed a lesser opponent.
Sweet Nemetona, my brogach can fight!
It took all his shrewdness and skill to stay ahead of the merciless advance. But Gull saw mistakes aplenty in Angusel’s tactics and form: lunging too far, overbalancing, giving away too much with his eyes, relying too much on his sword, too often failing to return the weapon to the proper position of readiness following a thrust. Doubtless, Elian saw the same flaws.
Time to put an end to this.
Gull disengaged and spun away. When Angusel charged, Gull stepped clear and stuck out a foot. Angusel tried to adjust his stride but was too late. He tripped and went sprawling. Before he could recover, Gull rushed over to pin him to the ground with his sword.
Angusel’s heavy panting hissed out between gritted teeth. The golden-brown eyes that glared at Gull seethed hatred.
Gull drew several deep breaths to steady himself. He couldn’t remember the last time he’d gotten so winded in a practice bout. He smiled, affection surging through his breast for the talented young man. “Enough, lad.” He spoke in Breatanaiche for Elian’s benefit.
“Why did you do that?” The battle-flush faded from Angusel’s cheeks, but his gaze had lost none of its intensity. “It was not honorable.”
“Honor.” Gull withdrew the sword and offered his hand. “Honor has nae place on the battlefield.” True enough for most circumstances.
Angusel batted Gull’s hand away and stood. After flinging down his sword, he began stalking toward the beach.
“Gull’s right,” Elian called out to the receding form. “Kill or be killed, simple as that.”
Not that there was anything simple about the son of Alayna.
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April 15, 2015
5 Easy Questions answered about Kim Headlee #RLFBlog #MFRWAuthor
Now that my income taxes are done for another year, I'm happy to share the answers to "5 Easy Questions" posed by Kayelle Allen of the Romance Lives Forever blog.
RLF: What's your favorite down-home family style meal?
Kim: Steak and peppers, a recipe I learned from my late mother-in-law, which I can now make just about with my eyes closed.
RLF: What is your go-to meal when you dine out?
Kim: Sushi, especially on half-price days at our local Japanese restaurant.
RLF: Describe the perfect vacation.
Kim: A hotel on the beach—any beach—in the off season, when it’s not so murderously hot or crowded, where I don’t have to cook =or=clean! The longer the stay, the better.
RLF: Tell us about your favorite toy as a child.
Kim: It’s a white teddy bear that I carried everywhere from the moment I could pick it up. I left it underneath the tree in our yard when we moved—I was all of a year old when that happened. Several weeks later, the neighbors found it and mailed it to us. Teddy now sits in a place of honor on the shelf above my bedroom’s fireplace; no more nights out in the cold & rain for him!
RLF: If the hero of your latest book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for him?
Kim: “Russian Easter Overture” by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, the really heroic-sounding part in the middle. It always reminds me of Arthur galloping to the rescue!
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RLF: What's your favorite down-home family style meal?
Kim: Steak and peppers, a recipe I learned from my late mother-in-law, which I can now make just about with my eyes closed.
RLF: What is your go-to meal when you dine out?
Kim: Sushi, especially on half-price days at our local Japanese restaurant.
RLF: Describe the perfect vacation.
Kim: A hotel on the beach—any beach—in the off season, when it’s not so murderously hot or crowded, where I don’t have to cook =or=clean! The longer the stay, the better.
RLF: Tell us about your favorite toy as a child.
Kim: It’s a white teddy bear that I carried everywhere from the moment I could pick it up. I left it underneath the tree in our yard when we moved—I was all of a year old when that happened. Several weeks later, the neighbors found it and mailed it to us. Teddy now sits in a place of honor on the shelf above my bedroom’s fireplace; no more nights out in the cold & rain for him!
RLF: If the hero of your latest book called you on the phone, what would be a perfect ringtone for him?
Kim: “Russian Easter Overture” by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, the really heroic-sounding part in the middle. It always reminds me of Arthur galloping to the rescue!
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