They say not to judge a book by its cover but I need you to do just that. If you liked the cover of my book, How to Murder a Duke: An Applegate Mystery (An Applegate Series Book 2), please vote for it for the Cover of the Month contest on AllAuthor.com! I’m getting closer to clinch the “Cover of the Month” contest on AllAuthor! I’d … Continue reading Please, Help Me Make It to the Final Round?
The Hunt family in my new series, Flintlock and Steel, and the Harrell family in the Harrell Family Chronicles both raised a lot of children. I raised six boys. Continue reading The Frugal Homemaker & the Writer
In fiction, he is often depicted as a “lovable scoundrel” who enjoys a life of pleasure and indulgence, but may not be intentionally malicious or harmful. He skirts the line of respectability never quite crossing over into disreputable. Continue reading Rakes, Rogues and Ne’er-Do-Wells!
Here in eastern North Carolina, we recently experienced a winter storm resulting in several inches of snow. For many parts of the world snow isn’t a big deal during the winter months. It’s as normal as the wind blowing or the sun shining, but here on the coast of North Carolina, in a very unusual. We get snow maybe once every three to five years, … Continue reading Weather as Setting and Story
Winter Bourbon Smash (Half Gallon Pitcher) Small jar (8-ounces) of preserves or jam my favorite is blackberry or cranberry orange. (Recipe for Quick Cranberry Orange Jam: 1 can orange juice concentrate, 1 can cranberry sauce and ½ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons water and 1 small box orange gelatin. Dissolve sugar in water, add orange juice and cranberry sauce stirring until mixed well, add in gelatin … Continue reading What is Your Holiday Spirit?
I love books. When I read or write a book, I become absorbed in the story from the characters to the setting. I love to learn about different time periods and different places. I want to experience as much as I can through the eyes of the characters. Have you ever wanted to experience a book in more ways than just reading it? Have you … Continue reading You are Cordially Invited to Tea
Arsenic was the most popular poison for Victorian poisoners because it was readily available. It was used in dye especially the vibrant greens that were popular for wallpaper and rugs during this time. It was also used for killing rodents, one only had to go to the local apothecary or grocer for a bit of arsenic. It was tasteless and odorless. Continue reading Poison Research
Join me Thursday evening for a virtual author event. Continue reading Online Book Launch Thursday, June 13th, 7:30 pm
Dedication: This book is dedicated to the girls who grew up playing in the dirt and dreamed of adventures, who rode motorcycles and horses, and struggled to define the word lady. Winnie Applegate becomes the target of a killer when she investigates who is killing the dukes of Applegate. Facing many changes and heartaches, Winnie throws herself into learning who is trying to kill her … Continue reading How to Murder a Duke is Live!
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