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July 13, 2016
What’s Cooking Wednesday – Pasta with Shrimp and Greens
I was intrigued by cooking the greens right along with the pasta, so I gave this Food Network Magazine recipe a try. Hubster declared it a keeper. My variations noted in the recipe.
Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Greens
Ingredients:
8 oz angel hair pasta
8 c chopped mixed “hardy” greens such as Kale, chard, escarole, spinach. I found a bag of these types already mixed in the produce section.
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (I had frozen on hand)
t red pepper flakes
S&P
3 T olive...
July 12, 2016
In the Interview Room – Trevann Rogers
Today I welcome Trevann Rogers to Terry’s Place. Trevann is the author of House of the Rising Son.
What’s your biggest distraction when you should be writing?
That would be a toss up between two elderly dogs that seem to need constant attention and phone calls from elderly family and friends that I am afraid not to answer. Once I’m on the phone that is often the end of my writing energy and time.
What is the strangest thing you have ever done in the name of research?
I write about incubi rock...
July 11, 2016
Dealing With Beta Reader Feedback
I’ve been hearing from my beta readers, and my critique partners are also finishing their passes through my manuscript. Overall, things have been positive, but it’s still a first draft, and I know this isn’t ready for my editor yet.
I sent the manuscript to 8 beta readers, plus my critique partners have been weighing in since the beginning. I wasn’t looking for proofreaders at this stage. Rather, this was what I asked them to look at.
Does the story hold your interest?
Do you connect with th...
July 8, 2016
Friday Field Trip – Fireworks
Jason was up to his usual, taking pictures again. These are shots from a fireworks display in Colorado Springs. If you’re interested in learning more about how to take pictures of fireworks, he has an article about it here.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
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July 7, 2016
Six Reasons I Won’t Love Your Book
Disclaimer: Note the title of this post says “I” won’t love your book. I’m ONE reader with my own personal preferences, and that’s what I’m sharing here today.
I finished a book by an award winning, best-selling author. I expected to enjoy it. I wanted to enjoy it—after all, who wants to read a book they don’t like? Lots of people enjoyed it. In fact, it won 3 “major” awards.
But I couldn’t excited about it. I finished it, but there was no spark. No desire to read the next one. As an author,...
July 6, 2016
What’s Cooking Wednesday – Vietnamese Grilled Salmon
Hubster made the recipe from the Food Network Magazine, with only a few switches.
Vietnamese Grilled Salmon
Ingredients:
For the Salmon marinade:
2 T oil + more for brushing (recipe called for grapeseed, but Hubster used avocado oil, which is supposed to have a much higher smoking point)
1 T grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small shallot, minced (Hubster used onion, which is what we had on hand)
1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped
juice of 2 limes
1 T fish sauce
Salt
2 sides salmon, 1.5...
July 5, 2016
In the Interview Room – Sue Star
Today I welcome Sue Star to Terry’s Place. She is the author of the Nell Letterly mystery series set in Boulder, Colorado.
What’s your biggest distraction when you should be writing?
My paints. When I figured out that talent isn’t necessary to enjoy painting, I became dangerous with a paintbrush. Now it’s all I want to do!
What’s the strangest thing you’ve ever done in the name of research?
Buying a narrowboat in England. Hubby and I are learning how to live in its 85 square feet and how to n...
July 4, 2016
Have a Safe and Considerate 4th of July
I hope everyone has a safe and happy July 4th.
Up here, fireworks are banned, but if you’re in a fireworks zone, please remember pets and vets.
More pets go missing on the Fourth of July than any other time of year. Some tips for keeping them safe here.
And remember our veterans. Fireworks are a major PTSD trigger. More information here.
Have you checked my Contests & Bargains page lately. Some good deals on all sorts of good stuff, and a couple are ending soon. Click over and see if there’s...
July 2, 2016
July Specials
If the weather has you indoors, or you’re just looking for some holiday deals, I have a couple of mine for your consideration.
In Hot Water is marked down to 99 cents at Kobo for their Independence Day weekend bash. This is a great time to start reading my new Triple-D Ranch series. And the free Kobo app works on phones, computers, and tablets, so you don’t need a Kobo reader. This deal ends July 6th, so don’t wait.
Smashwords is having a “Summer/Winter” sale, and you can pick up two of my...
July 1, 2016
Friday Field Trip – Bad Liebenzell
Elaine Baskin traveled to Bad Liebenzell in the Black Forest in Germany and is sharing her pictures with us. Thanks, Elaine.
The fortress and keep of Bad Liebenzell
The town of Bad Liebenzell looking down from the fortress
Old building no longer in use
Walking path to the fortress
Walking path to the fortress
Walking path to the fortress, coming to the old City wall.
Path to City Wall
The stairwell in the keep, looking down from the top
Have a great weekend, everyone!
