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The Medieval Jousting Tournament

The clash of jousting lance against steel shield.  The anxious wait to see if one of the riders would be unhorsed.  But what I have found in my research is that there is so much more to jousting then I have realized. In my research for my new novel, I have come to understand what […]

Golden Rose Winner!

Golden Rose Winner!

Angel’s Assassin does it again!  It won the Historical category in the Golden Rose Contest!  Seriously, check it out if you haven’t already!

Inspirational Quote Monday! #26 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #26 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “Then followed that beautiful season…Summer….  Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Enjoy your summer!

First Kiss Friday – Her Unbridled Cowboy by Donna Michaels

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Donna Michaels, author of contemporary romance Her Unbridled Cowboy.  Welcome Donna!  Here’s the first kiss between Kerri Masters and Connor McCall.  (Set up: Kerri’s goaded by Connor into kissing him under the mistletoe at a party)   Ignoring everyone, Kerri sat right down on Connor’s lap causing him to […]

Reader’s Crown Finalist!

Reader’s Crown Finalist!

Angel’s Assassin, my medieval romance, is a finalist in RomCon’s Readers Crown contest in the Historical category!  I’m thrilled and proud and honored!  Take a look at this excellent romance. “This is the quintessential historical romance–practically perfect in every way.” –My Devotional Thoughts “Angel’s Assassin is how Historical Romance is supposed to be.” – Overflowing […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #25 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #25 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.” – Helen Keller