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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

First Kiss Friday – Losing Penny (Rose Arbor) by Kristy Tate

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Kristy Tate, author of contemporary romance Losing Penny (Rose Arbor).  Welcome Kristy!  Here’s the first kiss between Penny Lee and Drake Islington. They stood in the moonlight, Drake’s arms holding her against him. He looked down at her upturned face, his eyes as dark as the night sky. The […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #24 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #24 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “YOU! Yes you, the one reading this. You are beautiful, talented, amazing, and simply the best at being you.” – Unknown

First Kiss Friday – A Knight’s Vengeance by Catherine Kean

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Catherine Kean, author of historical romance A Knight’s Vengeance.  Welcome back Catherine!  Here’s the first kiss between Geoffrey de Lanceau and Lady Elizabeth Brackendale. With a strangled cry, Elizabeth broke free of his grip. She whirled and bolted toward the trestle table. De Lanceau’s laughter chased her. Pace by pace, he […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #23 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #23 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “Life is meaningless only if we allow it to be. Each of us has the power to give life meaning, to make our time and our bodies and our words into instruments of love and hope.” – Tom Head