Book Tour: To Fall in Love Again by David Burnett

It’s a real pleasure to take part in this Book Tour organised by Brook Cottage Books and introduce you to author David Burnett and his third novel To Fall in Love Again. My most treasured moments are the hours I’m able to spend in a comfortable chair with my Tablet and Kindle App engrossed inContinue reading “Book Tour: To Fall in Love Again by David Burnett”

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Book Review: Captain Frederick Wentworth’s Persuasion by Regina Jeffers.

You Pierce My Soul, Captain Wentworth Persuasion, Jane Eyre, and Rebecca have been my favourite novels since I first read them as a teenager. I have reread them dozens of times since then, and although there are many others I reread regularly, too many to mention now, none are as dear to my heart andContinue reading “Book Review: Captain Frederick Wentworth’s Persuasion by Regina Jeffers.”

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6th January: The Epiphany and the end of Christmastide.

Advent: The beginning of Christmastide. Yesterday was Twelfth Night and today is The Day of the Magi or the Epiphany in Christian religion and culture. 6th January marks the end of Christmastide, which began with Advent, on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, November 30th. Advent, which ended on December 21st, marks a time of preparation for Christmas,Continue reading “6th January: The Epiphany and the end of Christmastide.”

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Mainstream vs. Self-Publishing 2014 – The numbers are looking very interesting.

Fantastic overview of the year in publishing with opinions and statistics to back up facts. Also, a thoughtful look at the advantages and disadvantages of Mainstream Publishing vs. Self-Publishing. A real gem of a post. Thank you for writing and sharing!

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Book Launch! Echoes of Narcissus by Jo Robinson

I am delighted to introduce you to South African author, Jo Robinson’s new novel, Echoes of Narcissus. Marco had never raised his hands to her, but he knew just how to inflict maximum pain in other ways. And he had done so consistently for three decades.     Donna thought there was something wrong with her.Continue reading “Book Launch! Echoes of Narcissus by Jo Robinson”

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Book Review: On Christmas Hill by Faith Mortimer

Who doesn’t want to believe in the magic of Christmas? We all long to hear good news, encouraging stories of goodwill, unexpected reunions, miraculous changes of fortune, and happy endings, especially at Christmas time. I love the way seasonal literature and films enhance our experience of this ancestral need to believe that good can andContinue reading “Book Review: On Christmas Hill by Faith Mortimer”

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Christmas in Jane Eyre

I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope you can spend some time with people you love. Thank you for reading my posts, commenting, and liking. You are my greatest incentive. Today, I’ve prepared a special post about Christmas celebrations and symbolism in Jane Eyre. Some of Jane Eyre’s happiest andContinue reading “Christmas in Jane Eyre”

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Flash! Friday (Micro Fiction) Contest

Eternal Love The evening sun was waning and I needed her consent before conversion. ‘I offer you eternal love, Mina,’ I promised. She looked into the glass of wine, lips pursed, and shook her head. ‘I prefer mortality.’ Seconds later I rushed out to the sound of the opening door. Lucy had arrived unexpectedly. ‘IContinue reading “Flash! Friday (Micro Fiction) Contest”

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Five Secrets I’d like to Share

I was tagged by fellow-blogger and author Roberta Pearce several days ago to post five things about myself that people might not know. Well, if you don’t know it means it’s a secret, and if it’s a secret, I shouldn’t really be telling you, but since I can’t resist Roberta’s persuasive talents, I’ll have toContinue reading “Five Secrets I’d like to Share”

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