 Hi everyone! Today's scheduled guest was unable to join us so I'm taking over my window. I have some exciting news and I don't think I've done my window blog. So here goes Who- Well if you've been following me at all you probably know all my deep dark secrets but here you go. I'm a multi-genre author who is both traditionally and independently published. I'm a wife to an amazing man with who I'll be celebrating 27 years of marriage this May 14th. I'm a mom to one son and grandma to 3 grands. Two boys and a girl. I'm a full-time employee at a medical office but only for 60 more days then I retire. I'm a woman of faith, an avid reader, and besties with my younger sister. Interests- Hmm, reading and writing definitely. But I also dabble in painting, photography, and jewelry making. I have a guitar which after I retire am determined to pick up again, though I'm not looking forward to developing the callouses, can you say ouch. I enjoy cooking, camping, and hiking. Network- Professionally I'm member of RWA and NJRW and Savvy Authors.. My Wild Rose Press family is amazing and supportive. On the personal front my family especially above mentioned husband. My church family and crazy co-workers. I have several Beta readers so a shout out to Noemi, Paula, and Amber. Desk- My desk is everywhere. I have a dedicated space in my office/library but love being outdoors. My deck and camper are often places to work. My camper was purchased because it has a bunkhouse which doubles as an office/guest room. Sometimes I'm messy. Sometimes I'm neat. Always have post-its. A whiteboard calendar to keep my blogs and events organized. Outrageous- I can make weird animal noises. My best are an elephant and I do a great dog and cat fight. Also, if you didn't know the difference between a sheep and a goat- I'm the girl who can show you. Window- I'm so blessed to live where I do. Behind my house is the Appalachian Trail in front, a lake. Birds including hawks and bald eagles are frequent overhead. Bears, and bobcats can sometimes be seen passing through, oh and the foxes? You haven't heard anything until the set up shop and begin the wooing of a mate.  This was taken on a gorgeous day in mid March.  Starting this Friday I'm celebrating Rock House Grill's book birthday.
Rock House Grill One man’s choices—One woman’s impact Winner N. N. Lights Book Heaven 1st place Sweet Romance Author Shout Out Recommended Read 2020 Oklahoma Romance Writers Guild Heart Award Finalist to be announced May 1st, 2021 Aden House, successful but driven chef and TV personality, refuses to slow down. His life implodes one night, damaging him both physically and emotionally. He’s rescued by a woman he thinks of as his angel. Shay McDowell has rebuilt her life after her divorce. She juggles volunteer EMT duties and her job, while dreaming of becoming a chef. She finds her way to Rock House Grill and back into the life of the man she helped save. Can love be the ingredient needed to survive the many obstacles they face? Reviews This engrossing story had it all, mystery, suspense, and romance. The twists and turns made it impossible to put down. I enjoyed the supporting characters as well. I will be looking for more from this talented storyteller. This book is a delightful, savory, hopeful, fun, romantic, and warmhearted read!! I really enjoyed this romantic suspense. The author portrayed a vivid description of the glamorous world of the high-end restaurant business. The characters were believable, and I rooted for Shay, the heroine, to overcome the many obstacles in her quest to find true love with Aden, the physically and emotionally damaged hero. Excerpt “Easy, you’re going to be okay.” A soft voice eased through the chaos around him. The owner of the voice grabbed his arms and held them in a firm but gentle grip. “I’m right here with you. You are not alone.” “Can hardly m-move.” His voice slurred. “C-can’t see anything.” “You’ve been in an accident. I’m an EMT with the ambulance squad,” the velvety voice calmly explained. “You can’t see well because we’re under a tarp. Hold still, okay?” “‘K.” A small light flickered at the edge of his vision. It shone into a bag next to him. Penlight. “You’re restrained to a board. It’s to keep your head from moving and causing more injury.” She continued to talk to him. The voice reached down somewhere inside him, calming and peaceful, so he focused on it. A glow from spotlights on the outside lit whatever covered them. The shadow gave the woman the appearance of a halo—like an angel. Buy Links Amazon Barnes & Noble iBook’s Google Books Kobo Universal Link Find out more about D. V. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Bookbub Goodreads Newsletter Welcome to the Campfire Blog Amazon Author Page Thanks for stopping by hugs and kisses!  Who Hi, I’m Linda O’Connor. I’m the author of 15 romantic medical romantic comedies. I find it easy to write medical romances because I’m a physician. I balance writing with work at an Urgent Care Clinic. I’m a proud Canadian – so I add an extra “u” to colour, favourite, flavour, and neighbour, love Nanimo bars, wear a tuque in the winter, and write about hockey. :D Interests I love being outside, so every day I go for a hike (sounded more athletic than a long walk), bike ride, or cross-country ski. When it’s stormy or icy, I’ll spend time doing crafts like painting or making earrings. Of course, I love to read. I also make a point of staying in touch with my sisters, kids, and friends. They’ll join me outside or we’ll phone or video chat. Network I have a strong support network of other moms, other doctors who are my colleagues, and fellow writers I met in person through Soul Mate Publishing. I connect to readers mainly through social media – mostly Twitter and Facebook. Desk I use a laptop to write so I’m very mobile. I set up “an office” with a comfy lounger under an umbrella outside in the summer and in the spring and fall when the temperature and weather co-operates. Inside in the winter, I sit on a big, comfy chair by the window where there is lots of sunlight. Outrageous talent I can find the positive in any situation – no matter what it is. Window what’s outside yours? We still have lots of snow right now. I always see squirrels and rabbits running through the garden. The temperatures are warming up and today I heard a robin sing, so hopefully, spring is on its way! The previous owner planted gorgeous pink and purple azaleas and pink spirea plants on either side of my front door. They bloom in early spring, and I can’t wait for the spectacular colour!  The lovely view from Linda's window.  Behind The Bench
by Linda O'Connor Dr. Danni Angelo is the team physician for the Clarington Quakes hockey team. She’s worked hard to earn the players’ respect, but the new coach, Trey Mason, is stirring things up, and Danni’s worried her job may be in jeopardy. Trey finds Danni…distracting. Beauty, brains, and sexy moves on the ice have him uncomfortably attracted. He’s the new guy on the block. He has a reputation to build and a standard to set. The last thing he needs is a complication. When the team spirals out of control and Danni and Trey get caught up in a drug scandal, things heat up on and off the ice. It’s a whole new game plan…Behind the Bench. Buy link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FTWRR9N For a further peek at Linda O’Connor: Website: https://www.lindaoconnor.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LindaOConnorAuthor Twitter: https://twitter.com/LindaOConnor98 Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Linda-OConnor/e/B00S7CNLEA Newsletter Sign up: https://lindaoconnor.net/contact/  Who: Mother, daughter, fiancée, sister, friend, author, editor, cat-lover. Oh—and brand-new grandma! (That’s so recent, I keep forgetting! Or maybe I’m in denial that, yes, I am that old.) Interests: Power-walking, word puzzles, reading. I love stories with a quirky premise. For instance, the novel I just finished reading, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V. E. Schwab, is about a girl who makes a deal with the devil and ends up being forgotten by everyone she meets. The author did a superb job of examining all facets of that situation. Network: I’m an editor by trade, and many of my fellow editors are also writers. We started a chat room at work, Invisible Ink, where we communicate about the writing craft. I also have some steadfast beta readers and an enthusiastic street team to help me spread the word about my books. Desk: Messy, with occasional bouts of tidiness. My desk is a garden that won’t stop sprouting weeds. Papers, books, file folders, sticky notes, index cards, newspaper clippings, potato chip crumbs. When it gets to the point where I can’t find things, I get the hoe out and give it a good weeding. (Wish somebody would invent mulch for computer desks.) Outrageous: I can recite the first nine stanzas of Edgar Allen Poe’s poem The Raven. (See “Window,” below. Is there a theme developing here???) Window: What’s outside my window? Birds, dozens of them! And they’re huge—I think they’re vultures. They travel in a flock; there’s never just one or two. It’s either zero or forty. Did you ever see the Alfred Hitchcock movie The Birds? That’s what I think of every time I go out for a walk. If those birds ever decide to swoop down and attack me, I won’t stand a chance.  Mall Girl Meets the Shadow Vandal
A middle-grade novel (ages 9-13) by Kimberly Baer "“A lively, jaunty mystery with a terrific cast of characters.” – Kirkus Reviews Mall Girl Meets the Shadow Vandal Chloe Lamont doesn't live in a neighborhood, like most kids. Her house is in the middle of the mall. And now someone is stealing items from her house and using them to vandalize stores. Who is trying to frame her? And how are they getting into the house? Desperate to catch the real vandal and clear her name, Chloe seeks help from the kids in her Mystery Reading Group at school. While searching for clues, the Mystery Groupers make an astounding discovery. And then things get really crazy… Buy Links: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08VHX647Q https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mall-girl-meets-the-shadow-vandal-kimberly-baer/1138734047?ean=2940162478164 Further Peek https://www.kimberlybaer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKimberlyBaer/ https://www.twitter.com/KimberlyBaer14  Who I’m a half-French, half-Welsh author of paranormal/fantasy/sci-fi romance, based in London. I have been writing and publishing short stories since 2008, but my first fantasy romance novel, A Merman’s Choice, was published in 2019. My day job is compliance specialist for a pharmaceutical company. I escape into my world of shape-shifting merfolk, time-traveling warlocks, and space cowboys in the evening and weekends. Interests I enjoy watching fantasy and sci-fi shows/movies with my husband. I love reading, fantasy is still my first love but I also read contemporary fiction and historical non-fiction. I’m a big fan of birdwatching – the natural world has been a life-saver during our interminable UK lockdowns. Network I wouldn’t produce any books without the support of my publisher, Ric Savage at Black Velvet Seductions, my editor Laurie Sanders, and my fellow BVS authors. They’re a fantastic bunch. Shout out also to my husband – he’s my tech support and helps me out with all my computer issues, videos, etc. Desk My desk is a small, cluttered table in the corner of the dining room. But I do a fair bit of my writing on the sofa in the living room – much more comfortable! Outrageous I don’t have any special talents I’m afraid unless you count a detailed knowledge of the best way to prepare an altar for Communion – I’m a lay assistant in my local Anglican (Episcopalian) church. Sadly we have been in lockdown more or less since March 2020, so not many opportunities for fun at the moment, but hopefully things will improve with the rollout of the vaccines. Window outside my window is my small garden. I love watching the birds on the feeder and in the birdbath. The lilac and buddleia add a welcome dose of colour in spring and summer.  Cowboy Desire, a new anthology by BVS Buy Links https://amzn.to/2LmdUhD Cowboy Desire is an eclectic assortment of short stories. Including contemporary, historical, fantasy, and even outer space romance, Cowboy Desire offers fourteen stunning short stories. These fourteen authors provide a range of sweet to sexy stories all with a cowboy theme. They feature strong men and women battling the weather and dangerous terrain, here on earth and in outer space. The collection is as diverse as the authors who wrote them. Here’s a chance to discover new talented authors and the characters they create. Within these pages, there are blends of tender, often moving, thought-provoking and downright sexy stories. Space Cowboy Blues, a sci-fi romance story by Alice Renaud in Cowboy Desire Josh is a space cowboy. His job? Taming alien species. But on the blue planet Albastra, the beautiful Melynas is more than a match for him. He'd love to get close to her... but everything on Albastra is lethal. Including her... For more about Alice Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AliceRenaudAuthorRomance/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alicerauthor Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18670218.Alice_Renaud Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/alice-renaud Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/Alice-Renaud/e/B07L52P17B Website: https://nomadauthors.com/alicerenaud/alicebooks.html  Who you are: Funny, sweet, and quirky, Vicki Batman’s stories are full of her hallmark humor, romance, and will delight all readers. She has sold many award-winning and bestselling romantic comedy works to magazines, and most recently, three humorous romantic mysteries. An avid Jazzerciser. Handbag lover. Mahjong player. Yoga practitioner. Movie fan. Book devourer. Cat fancier. Best Mom ever. And adores Handsome Hubby. Interests besides writing: What do you read or hobbies? I read lots of mysteries, thrillers, historical romance, contemporary romance, women’s fiction. I like to embroider, stitch needlepoint, play mahjong, Jazzercise, do yoga, and take long walks. Network or support system: I have my family. Girlfriends. Book club, Workout friends. Mahjong and yoga friends. Lots of cousins. Local writing chapter and writing groups. Desk description: A nice, dark-stained rectangular sits perpendicular to my window so I can see the front yard and the street. I have four loaded bookcases behind me. On the desktop, front and center, is my laptop. To my right, pads of ruled sticky notes and yellow mechanical pencils. To my left is my calendar book. Also on top is a standup file, a Bluetooth keyboard, and odds and ends in a vintage wire inbox. Outrageous talent or something fun like that: I make great queso! In a crockpot, melt Velveeta with two cans of Rotel tomatoes. Chop up a bunch of green onions, two tomatoes, cilantro, and add to the crockpot. Stir and then add a small can of evaporated milk. Melt till smooth and creamy. Serve with chips. Window What's outside yours: I look out at two large red oak trees. Squirrels scamper about and even put their paws on the window to peek inside. I can see the mailman drop letters in the mail chute. Amazon leaves packages by the front door. Beyond the trees is the street where many vehicles go by.  Temporarily out of Luck
by Vicki Batman Great job. What man? And murder. Newly employed at Wedding Wonderland, Hattie Cooks is learning the industry from a woman she greatly admires. When her former brother-in-law is found dead in his luxury SUV, all fingers point to Hattie’s sister, who is planning her own I Dos. Detective Allan Wellborn is caught between a rock and a hard place—Hattie’s family and investigating the murder of a well-connected Sommerville resident, the same loser who was once married to Hattie’s sister. Determining who’s the bad guy—or gal—isn’t going to be easy and sure to piss off someone. Can Hattie beat the clock to find out who murdered Tracey’s ex before she is charged with the crime and her wedding is ruined? Find Temporarily out of Luck at: https://www.amazon.com/Temporarily-Luck-Hattie-Cooks-Mystery-ebook/dp/B08T7YSSRJ/ For a further Peek at the author vickibatman.blogspot.com/ https://twitter.com/VickiBatman?s=20 www.amazon.com/Vicki-Batman/e/B005AY5ZN8  Who Hi! I’m Judith Sterling, and my love of history and passion for the paranormal infuse everything I write. My two current series are The Novels of Ravenwood (medieval/time travel romance) and Guardians of Erin (young adult paranormal fantasy). My goal is to whisk readers far away from their troubles, particularly to the British Isles. My nonfiction books, written under Judith Marshall, have been translated into many languages. I have an MA in linguistics and a BA in history, with a minor in British Studies. Although born and raised in hotter-than-hot Florida, I got out as soon as I could and lived in England, Scotland, Sweden, Wisconsin, Virginia, and on the island of Nantucket. I now live in Salem, Massachusetts with my husband and our identical twin sons, and I work part-time as a tour guide at The Witch House, the 17th-century home of Jonathan Corwin, one of nine judges during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Interests I love to travel, watch classic movies, and investigate the paranormal. Network My family and friends are my support system, and I’ve met many wonderful authors through my publisher, The Wild Rose Press. As for social media, you can find me here: Desk My desk is in an alcove of our dining room; basically, Grand Central Station. Now that my teenaged boys are home attending school online (thanks to COVID), I need to use super focus to stay on track. Outrageous I can juggle, and I have perfect pitch. I’ve studied Swedish, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, and Egyptian hieroglyphs. I love cold weather, and the sun is my nemesis. (See why I had to leave Florida?) I’ve also experienced the paranormal my entire life. And just to make things more outrageous…in my twenties, I was a member of MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) and worked as a volunteer for Professor John E. Mack, a Harvard professor who conducted research on alien abductions. Window Out my window, I can see some of Salem’s historic homes: two from the 18th-century and two from the 19th. Because it’s winter at the moment, I also see the remnants of our last snowfall. Book Blurb Margaret, Lady Ravenwood, is trapped in a loveless marriage and firmly entrenched in the medieval world. Along comes Griffin Nightshade, a historian from the future whose soul resonates with hers. He persuades her to return with him to the 1950s, but heeding her heart means courting danger from a curse that could spell her doom. Haunted by his parents' sudden deaths, Griffin knows all too well the pain born of love lost. He guards his emotions, but Margaret delves deep and goes straight to the soul. She's hard to resist…and harder to set free. The heart's desire and history's demands don't always agree. Yet true love is eternal. Website – https://judithmarshallauthor.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/judithsterlingfiction/ Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16291161.Judith_Sterling  Return of the Raven by Judith Sterling Margaret, Lady Ravenwood, is trapped in a loveless marriage and firmly entrenched in the medieval world. Along comes Griffin Nightshade, a historian from the future whose soul resonates with hers. He persuades her to return with him to the 1950s, but heeding her heart means courting danger from a curse that could spell her doom. Haunted by his parents' sudden deaths, Griffin knows all too well the pain born of love lost. He guards his emotions, but Margaret delves deep and goes straight to the soul. She's hard to resist…and harder to set free. The heart's desire and history's demands don't always agree. Yet true love is eternal. Buy Links Amazon https://amzn.com/B08RYD2GW8 Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/Return-Raven-Novels-Ravenwood-Book-ebook/dp/B08RYD2GW8 Amazon CA https://www.amazon.ca/Return-Raven-Novels-Ravenwood-Book-ebook/dp/B08RYD2GW8 Amazon AU https://www.amazon.com.au/Return-Raven-Novels-Ravenwood-Book-ebook/dp/B08RYD2GW8 Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/return-of-the-raven-judith-sterling/1138556276 Apple https://books.apple.com/us/book/return-of-the-raven/id1547199256 Bio Judith Sterling is an award-winning author whose love of history and passion for the paranormal infuse everything she writes. Whether penning medieval romance (The Novels of Ravenwood) or young adult paranormal fantasy (the Guardians of Erin series), her favorite themes include true love, destiny, time travel, healing, redemption, and finding the hidden magic which exists all around us. She loves to share that magic with readers and whisk them far away from their troubles, particularly to locations in the British Isles. Her nonfiction books, written under Judith Marshall, have been translated into multiple languages. She has an MA in linguistics and a BA in history, with a minor in British Studies. Born in that sauna called Florida, she craved cooler climes, and once the travel bug bit, she lived in England, Scotland, Sweden, Wisconsin, Virginia, and on the island of Nantucket. She currently lives in Salem, Massachusetts with her husband and their identical twin sons. Other series by Judith |
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