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August 24, 2009
Medieval Word of the Day
Crenels: the gap or notch between two merlons on the castle wallCrenellation: a wall with gaps for firing arrows, etc.Battlements: the crenellated top of a castle wall
See illustration under merlon to find the crenels, crenallation, and battlements.
Check out today's review of Illuminations of the Heart at Boojoos and Aprilcots. Leave a comment for a chance to win one of four prizes! Deadline: September 18.
August 22, 2009
Kreativ Blogger Award
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Yikes! How I ended up with this award I'll never know. I think I must be the least creative (or kreativ, for that matter) blogger on the planet! But I'm humbled by the faith that Heather Justesen has placed in me and will try to improve and rise to this occasion in my future posts. (That's not a promise, mind you, so don't get your hopes up, but you never know…I might surprise you all, myself included, and burst into kreativity someday! Whoever invented the spelling for this award was very kre
August 21, 2009
Medieval Word of the Day
No, it's not a wizard and it's not a bird. That would be a merlin.
This is a merlon: the part of a fortified castle that juts up between two crenels (gaps or open areas).
Can you find the merlons on this castle?
(Thanks to Melissa Snell at http://historymedren.about.com/od/medievalclipart/tp/castleclipart.htmfor this image)
NEW VOICES Writing Competition for Young Writers
Do you remember your first dream?
Epic Authors presents the 2010 New Voices Writing Competition for young writers. This free annual contest provides the opportunity for budding authors to submit and be judged, and to win and be published.
"Viewpoints are rapidly changing in the publishing industry and our school systems regarding e-publishing. EPIC's members have been on the forefront of the literacy fight, speaking at schools and conferences, encouraging evocative and expr
August 20, 2009
Introducing "Medieval Word of the Day"
So beginning today, I'll be sharing a daily medieval word with you. Those who have already read Illuminations of the Heart may recognize some of them from the glossary included at the end of that volume. Those who have yet to r
August 18, 2009
Book Blog Tour Continues!
The book blog tour continues for Illuminations of the Heart! Click on the links at the left to read reviews and an occasional interview with the author (that would be me). Today's review and interview by Valerie Ipson, at Of Writerly Things, gave me more than a few rueful chuckles. If Valerie's own books are this funny, I can't wait to snap one up!
August 17, 2009
Interview and Giveaway with Regency Romance Author, Heidi Ashworth
Let me begin by saying (or possibly repeating, if I've said it before) that I have long been a fan of Regency romances. But Regency romances have changed greatly through the years. While maintaining the unique ambience of th
August 16, 2009
What's the Best Thing About Being an Author
In the course of various interviews for my current book blog tour, I've had a number of blog reviewers ask me some variation of the question, "What's the best part about being an author?"
Needless to say, there are many "good things" about being a published author. But this weekend, my answer to this question would have to be a resounding: "Reconnecting with my favorite roommate and best friend from college after losing track of each other for 30 years!"
I was stunned to find an email from my long
August 15, 2009
Coffee Time Romance Chat Winners!
Loyalty's Web Drawing: Holly!
Scavenger Hunt: Martha!
Congratulations, ladies! Thanks for dropping by our chat and entering my contests.
Those of you who didn't drop by missed a great time. But you can still read the full thread of our chat and meet a lot of great authors if you click here. (Click on "last page" and work your way backwards)
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August 13, 2009
Coffee Time Romance Chat Reminder!
Don't forget our Summer Fun Chat at the Coffee Time Romance Latte Lounge on Friday, August 14! Authors! Authors! Authors! Chat! Chat! Chat! Games! Games! Games! Prizes! Prizes! Prizes! Click here to read more details on how to join us!
