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Hi Everyone! I have a special Saturday Spotlight for you. I couldn't pass up the chance to bring a fellow camper, adventurer and Wild Rose Press author to you. C. B. took a trip to Iceland and she offered to tell us about it and her newest release. So with no more jabbering from me let me introduce today's guest C. B. I'm so glad you could stop by the fire today. I'm going to hand it off to you while I sit back and sip a cuppa while you tell me all about your trip. Was it fabulous? My recent trip to Iceland was incredible. It’s impossible to describe the natural beauty of Iceland without using superlatives. Volcanic activity is evident everywhere. Clouds of steam billow from volcanic vents, geysers shoot boiling water high into the air, and natural hot springs are abundant. In early June, the rugged moon-like terrain is covered with purple lupins, and the volcanic crags are home to thousands of nesting birds. Waterfalls, each one more stunning than the one before, are around every corner. The popular Golden Circle Route takes in Pingviller National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage site) with its numerous waterfalls, views of distant glaciers, and the site of the first parliament in Iceland. At Geysir Thermal Area, hot steam erupts 20 meters into the air from the Great Geyser, while bubbling mud pots of boiling water surround you. Gullfoss (Gold Waterfall) and the nearby volcanic crater are stunning. The Ring Road led us to the small, picturesque village of Vik. Along the way we visited countless gorgeous waterfalls. At Seljalandsfoss, we were able to walk behind the waterfall. An incredible experience and well worth the soaking from the spray. Sea arches, basalt columns, sea stacks, and sea caves are set amidst black sand beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see. Snaefellsnes Peninsula, a two-hour drive from Reykavik, is an area where few tourists travel. Hexagonal basalt columns, deep ravines, volcanic craters, cliffs, sea arches, and a beautiful white sand beach are overseen by a towering volcano topped with a massive glacier. Next, we flew to Eastern Iceland to the tiny fishing village of Borgarfordour. We spent five days trekking in this rugged, pristine area through knee-deep snow, and across steep volcanic slopes with beautiful vistas of snow-covered mountains. Seals frolicked in the aquamarine waters of a small bay, and a herd of reindeer forded an ocean inlet. Hundreds of nesting puffins watched us from their perches on the volcanic rocks. The local food of fish and lamb and hearty bread was delicious, and the people friendly and generous. Combined with out-of-this world scenery, Iceland is a must-see country. Well you've wet my whistle for it. My cousin-in-law was married there many years ago and I've had a hankering to visit. My problem? Don't know how I'd get the camper there. I love the pictures you sent. Before you head off into the sunset can you tell us a bit about your September 14, release? Forging Forgiveness Can their love survive a killer intent on repeating the past? by C.B. Clark Romantic Suspense When small-town college instructor Candace Cooper discovers bloody, bare footprints in the snow while running in a state park deep in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, it brings back the horrific nightmare of her past. Detective Aiden Farrell is determined to redeem himself in his new position in Colorado, even if that means ignoring his growing feelings for the beautiful professor he meets during an investigation. His fear that the footprints she saw are connected to a recent spate of missing teens intensifies when Candace is assaulted on campus. Aiden and Candace join forces, but as they start unraveling the truth, they get closer to each other—and to a killer who'll stop at nothing to achieve his nefarious goal. Caught between duty and love, Aiden fights in a race against time to save the woman he loves. Grab your copy here Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ASuXim Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Rc1Vje Apple/iTunes: https://apple.co/3BeiN3E Google: https://bit.ly/3PSWbd3 Also available for purchase at kobo.com and all other major online retailers. A bit more about the Author Forging Forgiveness is award-winning author, C.B. Clark’s eighth novel published by The Wild Rose Press. When she’s not busy traveling around the globe or hiking and camping in the wilderness near her home in northern British Columbia, she can be found in front of her laptop plotting her next story. Find out more by following C. B. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbclarkauthor/ Blog: https://cbclarkauthor.wordpress.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/cbclarkauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbclarkauthor/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15029617.C_B_Clark Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/C.-B.-Clark/e/B01BK61TQG/ Book Bub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/c-b-clark 9/10/2022 11:02:25 am
Your descriptions of Iceland are wonderful. They pull me right into the place. What an amazing opportunity. Hope the book does well. Looks very interesting. Happy sales!
CB Clark
9/13/2022 06:04:40 pm
Thanks, Kim! Iceland was terrific.
Barbara Bettis
9/10/2022 12:27:01 pm
C.B., I was enthralled reading your descriptions of your trip to Iceland. The country sounds so beautiful!! It really made me want to visit there! Wishing you all the best with your latest book. Cheers!
CB Clark
9/13/2022 06:05:54 pm
Thanks for stopping by, Barbara! You'd love Iceland. It's incredibly wild and beautiful.
CB Clark
9/13/2022 06:06:59 pm
Iceland is stunning, Liz. Put it on your bucket list.
CB Clark
9/13/2022 06:07:47 pm
Thanks so much for hosting me around the campfire, DV!
Mary Morgan
9/16/2022 10:04:39 am
How lovely to experience Iceland through your words, C.B.! Iceland has been on my list of travels for some time. Now I yearn to visit right now! Wishing you all the best with "Forging Forgiveness"! :)
Dianne
9/16/2022 02:02:09 pm
Puffins! You saw puffins!
Colleen
9/16/2022 06:35:36 pm
What a fabulous trip! Your descriptions of Iceland are wonderful. Oddly, you are the third person I know who went to Iceland this year. Must be the best kept secret vacation spot. Best wishes on your new thriller romance. I really enjoyed the book. You lead an interesting life! Comments are closed.
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