Christmas Revels II: Four Regency Novellas By: Hannah Meredith, Anna D. Allen, Kate Parker and Louisa Cornell These four writers have very different styles but the one thing they agree on is strong characters. Hannah Meredith’s A Christmas Equation is a second chance at love story set during a house party. A mistake turns into renewed friendship and rekindled love if they can just overcome the … Continue reading Christmas Revels II

– Frantic shoppers fill the aisles IPhone talker’s way too loud. Rammed with a cart Smarmy elf farts And a little old lady ran away with my shoes. Candy canes, cakes and calories galore A skinny Santa drunk on the floor Screaming grannies Elastic popped panties Another Carol sung off key.  Flip flops and peppermint martinis Daisy Dukes and Santa suits Tangles of tinsel Elvis’ Blue … Continue reading A Southern Christmas 

As you all know I love scarves, today I paired this plain terra cotta scarf with an old necklace for a new look. The scarf was bought at the Hospice Store for $2 and the necklace was a hand-me-down gift. Inexpensive ways to refresh your wardrobe, scarves are fun and interesting to play with.    Continue reading The Scarf Lady strikes again 

I have been so busy with online classes, I HCRW BiaW and Pamlico Writers Group projects that I’ve hardly had time to read! I started the Passion of Patrick McNeill but had to set it aside but I could not forget these characters or their story.  Virginia Kantra ripped my heart out then patched it just before breaking it again! This story was definitely an … Continue reading The Passion of Patrick McNeill

— Death Unscripted is the first novel in a new series by M K Graff. This cozy mystery is quick paced, delightfully fun with a roster of interesting characters. Trudy Genova is witty and charming. Her job as a medical consultant for a movie studio plays a large part of the story. A mystery lover, Trudy believes herself an amateur sleuth. When a co-worker ends … Continue reading Death Unscripted 

In all branches of the military, the terms brother and sister aren’t tossed around lightly. No, they carry much more meaning. Brothers and sisters aren’t only those that you fight for, but those that fight alongside you. And maybe that’s why this tribute and, in particular this song (Hey Brother by Avicii) really hits home. Source: From Here On Out, I’ll Only Think of the … Continue reading From Here On Out, I’ll Only Think of the Troops When I Hear This Song | The Veterans Site Blog

They say madness and genius often go hand in hand. I think perhaps I am mad or at least delusional. I have joined NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month. The plan to write a fifty (50) thousand word rough draft for a novel. I’ve been saying for two years that I wanted to do it. This year I decided not to think about it, just do … Continue reading Madness or Genius

In honor of breast cancer awareness I’d like to mention the wonderful historical romance by Lorraine Heath “When the Duke was Wicked “. This book doesn’t preach about breast cancer. It doesn’t go into a lot of details about treatment only about the strength and determination of Lady Grace Mabry to find true love despite her scars. When she asks her neighbor, Lovingdon for assistance … Continue reading In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness 

Diversity in Reading and Writing and Life  With all the talk about diversity from media to the RWA I thought I’d add my thoughts on the subject. I don’t choose books based on the race, gender, sexuality or religion of an author. I choose books on subjects that interest me. I have my favorite authors: Sabrina Jeffries, Jayne Ann Krentz and Eloisa James, all of … Continue reading Diversity