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Where Camping season is open! Huzzah! That said out my window recently has been campers of all sizes and shapes. Horses pulling buggies had Hali going alil cray-cray. She even barked once. She doesn't bark. Well hardly ever. And Clock Tower Cheese shop didn't disappoint. The weather was a bit off. Chilly and rainy for much of it, but who cared, we were at camp. Interests One of our the favorite things to do is visit antique and collectable shops. Among the favorites are Cackleberry Antiques Mall cackleberryfarmantiquemall.com/ 272 Antiques www.272antiques.com/ and The German Trading Post. This is all in or near Adamstown Pa. www.antiquescapital.com/ is a link where you can check out a lot of other places too. Networking Campers love to talk, especially with Pete who is much more outgoing than me, and share their favorite spots, camping adventures and the men? All things truck and hitch related. Since I'm much more introverted, he does recon and reports back about dogs, campers, and people. Downtime Well as an author, blogger, and cooking maven ( and searching for internet signal) I keep quite busy, though open fire cooking was not in the cards this trip. Storms and rain passed through and the only night we had without rain was spent with local friends. I prepped and Pete cooked on the Blackstone. Other times we played cards. DH and I have a running Rummy game that is around 270,000 points. We're usually with in 150 points of each other. Kings in the Corner is another favorite we play. Outlook for the next couple of months is exciting. This weekend missionary friends from Webster County Christian Workcamp in West Virginia are visiting. Several will be driveway camping in 2HOOTS (our camper). Others will be nearby in the church manse. It's also our 27th Anniversary on Friday. I retire on May 28th (I wonder if I'll get a gold watch...lol). Then it's off on many adventures. I hope to see other Wild Rose Press authors, writing friends and some of my favorite writers at the Florida West Coast Writers Conference. Then across the state to see some cousins I haven't seen in 27 years. What's on the Horizon? In June I'm looking forward to hearing back from Elf my editor on Jazz House. I missed the deadline for the Christmas Cookie submissions. Covid and elderly parent issues put me way behind so I intend to work on Christmas Cookie Chaos. I'm also slogging through edits on Aimhirghin, Kingdom at a Crossroad. What else? Not sure but the road and many more books are calling. Books I'm Working on Jazz House Book two of the Impact Series Romantic Suspense/ Sweet Tagline: One woman’s choices. One man’s impact. Blurb Jordan Vasilakis is on the run, living under the assumed name of Madeline Cielo. After a disastrous marriage to a notorious Greek business tycoon, she’s rebuilding her life as a jazz singer. Police officer Michael Machau is friends with the House family, who have welcomed him into their lives. But their family is in danger from a woman who has already injured them. Jazz House, a modern throwback to jazz music’s heyday, brings together a dedicated police officer and a woman living a lie. Can lives be rebuilt after so much destruction? Aimhirghin, Kingdom at a Crossroad Fantasy Romance 160,000 words (Oh My! I may have to split it in two but this is what editing is all about) Do you want a laugh? In 20147 I labeled it with "Final Draft". Blurb On a cliff overlooking Alleen, Kíeran, Prince of Ath Dara, stares out over the farming village of Alleen. A clear night with everything is as it should be in Ath Dara. Until in a flash of light, magic is born. An Tsolais, one which will change the world he thought he knew. Haana Elethia is a pariah to the humans of Alleen because she is different. Even her own family believes she harbors darkness in her soul. But Haana isn’t drawn to darkness and suffering, except to heal it. She is Mender an Chroi–Healer of Hearts. Cast from her family, she grows up alone in the forests of the kingdom. Worlds collide the day she is chased through the woods by a gang of human boys crossing paths with Kíeran and his patrol. The world of Elves and Humans are thrown together in a war against a necromancer, Revenant, and former Mender an Chroi. And before I go here's what happens outside my window in N.J. Poor guy's a little scrawny from winter and tough love by a mama bear who kicked him out of the den, but I'll bet he'll be fat and glossy by the end of the summer. BTW the garbage had been taken outside for a trip to a locked garage about ten minutes prior. 
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 Who I am Maggie Blackbird, an Ojibway from Northwestern Ontario, who now resides in the country with my husband and our fur babies—two beautiful Alaskan Malamutes. I write contemporary and historical romance starring Canada’s Indigenous People for eXtasy Books and Devine Destinies. Interests besides writing: Golf. I love playing and I love watching. I picked up the game way back in 1997. The first shot I managed to hit hooked me from the start. Although I don’t play nine holes every evening, and then 36 holes on Saturday and another 36 on Sunday (yes, I was a total junkie), I try get out to the links whenever I can. Naturally, I had to include golf in my Matawapit Family Series, that Sanctified is book three of. Haha. The Mals have slowed down hubby and I, along with many other responsibilities that go with living in the country. Writing also keeps me way too busy, such as marketing and promo, which I’m doing right now by finally setting aside time to write my blog posts. However, I feed my golf tooth with tournaments broadcast on TV. I’m a big fan of the European Tour. Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy, Sweden’s Henrik Stenson, and the Netherlands’ Joost Luiten are my fave pro golfers. Network or support system: My husband and Mals, of course. And I can’t forget my family. Desk description: There isn’t much here LOL. It’s an old desk because I’m waiting on the husband to finally finish my home office, but at this rate, I could be waiting for years haha. Here is a pic of my desk! Outrageous talent or something fun like that: I’m super-organized and operate by a very strict schedule. Yes, I am pathetic that way. I apply this to everything in my life. Window What's outside yours. The west side of the lawn with gorgeous trees.  I love this face  Sanctified – Book Three in the Matawapit Family Series by Maggie Blackbird In the midst of a battle for leadership at their Ojibway community, two enemies of opposing families fall in love… A Peek at Sanctified After suffering a humiliating divorce, infuriated Catholic Jude Matawapit bolts to his family’s Ojibway community to begin a new job—but finds himself thrown into a battle for chief as his brother-in-law’s campaign manager. The radical Kabatay clan, with their extreme ideas about traditional Ojibway life, will stop at nothing to claim the leadership position and rid the reserve of Western culture and its religion once and for all, which threatens not only the non-traditional people of the community, but Jude’s chance at a brand-new life he’s creating for his children. Recovering addict Raven Kabatay will do anything to win the respect and trust of her older siblings and mother after falling deep into drug addiction that brought shame and anger to her family. Not only does she have the opportunity to redeem herself by becoming her brother’s campaign manager for chief—if he wins, she’ll have the reserve’s backing to purchase the gold-mine diner where she works, finally making something of herself. But falling in love with the family’s sworn enemy—the deacon’s eldest son, Jude—will not just betray the Kabatay clan. It could destroy everything Raven believes in and has worked so hard for. Multicultural, contemporary, inspirational, romance, adult Heat Rating: Level 3 Amazon Kobo Barnes and Noble Google Play iBooks Smashwords eXtasy Books A Peek Inside Frost nipped at Raven’s exposed skin, the kind of frost that burned. At least there wasn’t a wind chill, or minus thirty-seven would become minus forty-seven. She scurried from her sister’s truck she’d parked, dashed up the shoveled walkway, and into the school. All was quiet, classes for the kids having finished for the day. The scent of pine cleaner permeated the squeaky-clean hallway. She hurried to the adult education classroom. Since her vehicle was the lone truck in the lot, she might be the only one here. Even the new principal wasn’t present, unless he’d foolishly walked over. She entered the classroom to Jude Matawapit sitting at the teacher’s desk, hunched over, writing on some paper. “I was beginning to wonder if any of my students would arrive.” His strong fingers gripped a pen. His jet-black hair with blue undertones was slicked off his face and tapered to a short-trimmed back. Dark irises richer than a moonless night, so dark his lashes gave the illusion of a generous coating of mascara and liner-rimmed eyes, stared at her. Not gawked, not ogled, not leered like every other guy did. He simply stared. His plump lips didn’t form into a flirty smile, either. Jude stood. A white dress shirt hugged his pumped biceps and shoulders that formed into the size of baseballs. A black belt wrapped his ultra-slim waist. And a gold clip kept his line-striped burgundy tie secure. “Have a seat. It looks to be you and me tonight.” Raven inched up the aisle. Her boldness remained at the door, where she’d probably dropped her tongue. She clutched her books and sat at the desk directly in front of him. “I’ve been reviewing your file.” He closed the folder, and just like Deacon Matawapit, crossed his strong arms. They even shared the same rich baritone—direct and full of authority. “You were an A-plus student, but as of late you haven’t been handing in assignments. Once you get behind, it’s difficult to catch up. I’ve seen this happen too many times during my years educating others. When a student falls behind, most give up.” A flame of annoyance flickered in Raven’s stomach. Never mind Jude Matawapit’s handsome white teeth, flawless red-toned brown skin, or run-her-nails-along-his-muscles build. Who was he to talk down to her like a kid? He was worse than her siblings and Mom. Raven stared up at the white stucco ceiling. “I’ve been extremely busy. Not all of us make big money and do what we please. I’ve been pulling extra shifts at the diner.” “Did you review your last three assignments, then?” Jude stuck the end of the pen into his mouth. There was something about the way his red lips and white teeth nibbled on the cap. And she hadn’t witnessed a man in his late thirties gnawing on one like a hungry beaver. Jude popped the pen cap between his rich lips, as if sucking on a lollipop, and released it. When he rounded the desk, his thick fingers glided across the top. He stopped in the middle, the fingers of his left hand still lingering on the desk’s surface. He rested his buttocks against the edge while crossing his sturdy thighs. His stance, a get-down-to-business sort of manner, should have intimidated Raven but failed. His brows-bunched-together stare and drawn-in cheeks seemed to coax her to lean in closer and rest her elbow on top of her own desk. She set her chin on her knuckles. “I’m completing them here tonight.” “Do you have any questions?” She shook her head, still holding his stare. “I guess I should get comfy, huh?” “Comfy?” “Remove my toque and coat.” She sat back, hands brushing the edge of her desk and arms spread wide.  Who: I’m a native New Yorker recently transplanted to the Southwest. I live with my husband of thirty-two years with our cat Scully. My love of story was revived when I began writing X-Files fanfiction about my favorite character Walter Skinner and his wife Sharon. I write under three pennames for my inspirational, gothic and erotic romance audiences and cover the heat level waterfront from sweet to steamy. Interests: I am obsessed with history. As a kid I loved reading biographies and about by gone eras and the histories of people and their countries. That love has not abated. You can find me watching documentary after documentary on any and all platforms I have access to. I blog monthly on Delilah Devlin’s blog about all things historical. My love of history shows up in my erotic romances where I write about romance and resilience in the African-American community starting in the post-Reconstruction Era. I’m also intrigued by the supernatural. My religious background has me investigating all sorts of paranormal and psychic phenomena which find their way into my gothic romances. My Haunted Harlem series touches on the “ghosts” of internalized racism and secrets that can only be exorcised and revealed by the power of love. Network: I belong to several writing communities: Romance Writers of America and five of its chapters, Women’s Fiction Association and Romance Slam Jam. and although I’m retired I still participate as a member of the Metropolitan Association of the United Church of Christ, the Presbytery of Northeast New Jersey and the Interim Ministry Network. Desk: My lap is my desk, but in the summer I have begun to use the patio table in our backyard. I’ve got a multi-outlet surge protector for the four or five electronic devices to keep my happy outside (fan, CD player, phone charger, a laptop fan surface to keep my computer cool) Outrageous: I have a memory for songs from Broadway musicals that is out of this world. In high school my favorite section was always the plays. Growing up the Donell Music Library and the Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts saw me checking out scripts, LPs (see how long ago this was?) every weekend. I often surprise myself when I hear a song and know it. Window: Outside my window is one of two bird feeders that attract all manner of birds. We also have a rock fountain with its water turned off so I can leave food for a rabbit I’ve named Brownie and two squirrels I’ve named L’il Squirrel and GrayBoy. As you can see L'il Squirrel also helps him/herself to the spilled seed beneath the bird feeder.   A Little in Love With Death by Anna M. Taylor
Ten years ago no one -- not even the man who said he loved her -- believed Sankofa Lawford's claim she had been brutally attacked by a ghost. Ten years later an assault on a new victim brings her back to Harlem to a mother going mad, a brother at his wits’ end and a former love who wants a second chance. Sankofa longs for her family to be whole again, for love to be hers again, but not if she must relive the emotional pain created by memories of that night. Mitchell Emerson is convinced science and reason can account for the ghostly happenings at Umoja House. He resolves to find an explanation that will not only satisfy him but earn back Sankofa’s trust and love. Instead, his own beliefs are shaken when he sees the ghost for himself. Now reluctant allies, Mitchell and Sankofa learn her family was more than a little in love with death. Their search for the ghost draws them together but discovering sixty years of lies and secrets pulls them apart. As their hopes for happily ever after and dispersing the evil stalking Umoja House slip beyond their grasp, Mitchell and Sankofa find an unexpected source of help: the ghost itself. A deeper peek Anna M. Taylor is the women's fiction and gothic romance penname of Anna Taylor Sweringen, a retired United Church of Christ and Presbyterian Church USA minister. A native New Yorker, she now enjoys the heat of the Southwest. She has been writing seriously since joining Romance Writers of America in 2003 and also writes inspirational romance as Anna Taylor and erotic romance as Michal Scott. A further Peek Anna M. Taylor website: https://annamtaylor.webs.com Anna M. Taylor Amazon Author Page - https://amzn.to/355nKv0 Anna M. Taylor FB Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/annamtaylorAuthor Twitter: @Revannable  Who - I write inspirational pet-oriented books for children and adults, including my Pet Rescue Romance series of clean, contemporary, western romance novels and novellas. Inspiration – Inspiration for my books come from my own adopted pets and living in the Rocky Mountain West of the United States. Nature – Also inspires me, and I weave wildlife and wild places into my works. Dogs – I transport dogs for various rescue organizations, helping these animals either get into rescue or to their adoptive families. I once drove an older beagle named Boone to his new forever family who lived in Yellowstone National Park and made a mini-vacation out of that trip. Outdoor activities I enjoy include nature photography and walks along rivers, creeks, wildflower meadows and forest trails. I enjoy taking photos of wildlife and wildflowers. Window – Outside my window on this mid-April morning snow is falling. That’s springtime in the Rockies – sunshine and warmth one day and snowfall the next! Seasons play a large role in my romance novels, including my first book set in autumn and the sequel to that book, which begins in winter and ending in spring. Follow the story of Rhiann Kelly and Levi Butler, whom I introduce in my 2019 release Rescue Road and whose story in March’s release, My Montana Love. Not only will you meet human characters, but you’ll get to know several animals, including Rhiann’s Shih Tzu Jax, who is modeled after my own little canine companion, Jeremiah. If you love dogs, cats, and horses as well as sweet contemporary western romance stories, I believe you’ll enjoy Rescue Road and My Montana Love! A Peek inside My Montana Love
Crisis and Chaos in Paradise – Rhiann Kelly married Levi Butler five years ago. Their blissful life on a Paradise Valley, Montana property, operating an animal sanctuary and a horse ranch, is challenged after Levi experiences a health crisis. When the nephew of a criminal the Butlers knew in their past shows up for a job during Levi’s recovery, Rhiann faces critical decisions. Can she keep the ranch and sanctuary operating or will past incidents and Levi’s suppressed fears cause chaos she cannot control? Learn more about and purchase these books from my Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/gayleirwin A deeper Peek Gayle M. Irwin is a contributor to seven Chicken Soup for the Soul books and the author of many inspirational pet books and stories for children and adults. Her clean, contemporary romance series, Pet Rescue Romance, consists of Rescue Road, released November 2019, Finding Love at Compassion Ranch, released in May 2020, a 2020 holiday novella, Rhiann’s Rescue (the series’ prequel), and My Montana Love, released March 2021. She subtly weaves important life lessons within the lines and pages of her stories, including the importance of pet rescue and adoption. Learn more about Gayle and her writing here on her website: https://gaylemirwinauthor.com/. More about Gayle: Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/GayleMIrwin Pinterest (under Waggin' Tales): www.pinterest.com/gaylemirwin Twitter: wyoauthor1  Who: Hey everyone! I’m Tena Stetler, best-selling author of fifteen award-winning Paranormal Romance/Mysteries. I have a new release—April 7th. CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MAGIC is part of the One Scoop or Two summer ice cream series. I also did a two-year stint as a DJ for a classic rock station. Fun job, great perks, lackluster pay. I also worked as a paralegal for seventeen years at a criminal law firm. In 2015 I left the law field to follow my dream as a published author. Now, rather than spend my time in a demanding law firm where people can be difficult, clients and attorneys alike. I spend my time in a fantasy world of my creation, whisking people away from their mundane life and into a romantic, fantasy adventure. A win, win in my opinion. Interests: I love being outdoors, gardening, or just enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. I share my life with a wonderful husband of many moons, our brilliant Chow Chow, a terribly spoiled twenty-three-year-old companion parrot, and a forty-five-year-old box turtle. We enjoy hiking, biking, and camping and also love water sports, including kayaking and whitewater rafting. Love to read. Nothing better than relaxing outside your thirty-eight-foot fifth-wheel trailer with a good book and a glass of your favorite drink. Also, I love to cook and bake. Recently, I found the most scrumptious banana pudding recipe. Made it, and it was to die for. LOL, let me know if you’d like the recipe. Network: I have a strong support network of fellow writers I met in person and online at The Wild Rose Press, my publishing company. I connect with readers mainly through social media and book signings. Also, whoever asks me what I do for a living, I always have postcards of my books handy. Desk: It’s messy when I’m working on my WIP. I clean it up after each manuscript is completed and submitted. Outrageous: I have an unbelievable overactive imagination. It keeps me from watching scary movies, or else I’d keep my hubby up all night with every light in the house on. Makes for an outrageous utility bill. LOL Window, what’s outside of yours? Blue sky, a neighbor’s house, birds of all kinds, flowers, trees, the majestic Rocky Mountains, and people walking by. 
CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MAGIC? by Tena Stetler Prim and proper Trinity Shiloh is the assistant manager for Salem’s Wildlife Sanctuary. She hasn’t had much luck in the boyfriend department, but the new employee Paul is different. Deep and brooding she sees something special hidden below the surface. Besides she has secrets of her own. Paul Thorp is a wounded Special Forces veteran now working in security and computer support. He’s fought hard to keep his demons in check and for the first time feels he is ready for a real relationship. When a fire breaks out at Puffin Cove Rescue, they are called in to help with the recovery and ice cream social fundraiser. Sometimes things are not what they seem, and neither are people. When magic is unleashed, will what they learn bring them closer together or push them apart? Ready for more than a Peek? https://books2read.com/u/mvqqNJ Peek Further Website: https://www.tenastetler.com Authors’ Secret’s Blog - https://www.tenastetler.com/category/authors-secrets-blog/ My Say What Blog - http://www.tenastetler.com/category/my-say-what-blog/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/tenastetler.author Twitter Page: https://www.twitter.com/TenaStetler Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tenastetler Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/tena-stetler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenastetler/ Amazon Author Page: http://www.amazon.com/author/tenastetler  This April I celebrate Rock House Grill's one year anniversary since it's been released. The year has been quite a ride. A rollercoaster of good and bad but mostly good. Since April 6th, 2021 the book has won awards and mostly 4 and 5 Star reviews. Some of those reviews made me cry. In the spirit of sharing RHG is on sale for 99₡ until April 16th. 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 Finalist in Oklahoma Romance Writers Guild Heart Award. The winner is TBA on May 1st 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? Book Trailer https://youtu.be/pzSAPGLf_Ls Here are some 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 https://books2read.com/u/49No0k I'm also on a huge book tour. So many authors have reached out to help me celebrate. If you're interested in checking some out here's the lineup. 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By Lyndell Williams Interracial, Friends to Lovers Romance Steamy www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z4DD684 Release Date: 4/2/21 Kindle Unlimited The boy next door became a whole man. They're not kids anymore. Just when he starts to get his act together, Mansur wakes to an empty bed and a crying baby. His wife leaves him with their infant on the day he starts a new job. Uneasy and alone, he looks across the street to Faiza for help. As he relies on their long friendship, desires for the sexy firefighter reawaken within him. Faiza can't deny Mansur, even though she should. Her heart broke when he married another woman. She got herself together and moved on. Now, he is back in their childhood neighborhood and her life. She knows they're just friends, but she can't help longing for more. Family and culture kept them apart when young, but Mansur won’t allow interference from anyone or anything. He is determined to make Faiza more than just a friend. The Groom is a boy-next-door romance full of passion and an alpha who proves that he is no longer a little boy. **NO cliffhanger, Guaranteed HEA.** Author BioLyndell Williams is an award-winning writer and bestselling author. She is a cultural critic with a background in literary criticism specializing in romance. She is an editor, writing coach and mentor. She has been published in peer-reviewed journals and writes for multiple online publications. Author LinksBlog - https://laylawriteslove.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/laylawriteslove/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/laylawriteslove Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laylawriteslove/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWpN2YTkr9cGO9Z7-AB8xNw Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/laylawriteslove Amazon - http://amazon.com/author/laylawriteslove Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/abdullahpoulos/lyndell-williams-author/ Newsletter - bit.ly/lwlnewsletter  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 |
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