Friday, March 27, 2015

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Excerpt from THE BASLICATO



Excerpt from The Baslicato:

"Mr. Maxwell, hello, I'm your doctor, Dr. Brook Wilson. Your father called me in as your specialist.”  He stirred.  He opened his eyes and gave her the most beautiful smile she had ever seen in her life.  It was heart stopping.  And those eyes!  And just where have YOU been all my life, she thought to herself, surprised by her own reaction to him.

“Hello, my love, I am so glad you’re here.  I’ve been calling you.  Did you hear me?”  He reached for her and pulling up toward her, hugged her middle tightly, burying his head in her breasts, and leaving her momentarily stunned.  “Oh, my head hurts.  Nothing makes any sense.  What happened to me, do you know?  Did they tell you anything?  They won’t tell me a damn thing.  They just tell me to rest,” he said.  She hugged him back just enough to hit the button on the other side of his bed.  Her two assistants came in and pulled him off of her.

“Nicole, love, what’s the matter?  What’s wrong?”

“Mr. Maxwell, listen to me carefully.  I am afraid you have me confused with someone else.  I am your new doctor, Dr. Brook Wilson.  Now, are you going behave and keep your hands to yourself or do I need to restrain you?”  He looked at her and blinked.  He became very agitated.
“Nicole?  Keep my hands to my…  What’s the meaning of this?  You know me!  You know who I am.  Richard. Richard MacKenzie, your husband, not some… Mr. Maxwell.  And you are my wife, Nicole,” he said unwaveringly.  He paused and thought a moment and began to doubt himself.  “Oh, what’s the matter with me? Nicole!  Why don’t you know me?  My God, will this bloody nightmare never end?”  

     He held his head with both hands, visibly shaken.  She very gently injected him with something to calm him down, to make him sleep a little, and give her some time to figure out what was going on here.  She didn’t let him see the needle.  Somehow she knew he hated needles.  

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

The 24th Annual Lake Metroparks Farmpark Quilt Show 2015

Dear Gentle Readers,




I had the distinct pleasure of attending the 24th Annual Metroparks Quilt Show held at Lake Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon. Rd., Kirtland, OH 44094.  This year I went as just a quilt lover. None of my pieces were in the show and I wasn't  judging or covering it for any media.   


My husband and I had a beautiful sunny day to drive up to Kirtland to view these beauties with no pressure or anxiety.  And, oh, it was wonderful. 


And, no, William was't the only man there! There were three other men who are hot contenders for the Husband of the Year Award.






The quilt show ran through March 25. Special guest textile artist RaNae Merrill of New York, NY had some of her beautiful work on display.


I don't have the name of these stunning quilt or it's creators.  That's what happens when you go to a quilt show for pure enjoyment.  No organization. This gorgeous star quilt done is Santa Fe colors was very popular the day we went.





This breathtaking beauty was made by Pat
Williams from Canfield. OH.  It's entitled
Imagine. And once again, my photo doesn't
do it justice. It was truly a spectacular work of
art.


Next year's event, the 25th annual quilt show,
will run from February 12 to March 23, 2016.

Group rates are available for pre-registered groups of ten or more.  There is a little
cafeteria on premises.  School groups are welcome to schedules tours of the event as well as the Farmpark facilities and grounds.




Tuesday, March 24, 2015

THE OATH OF THE FATHER by C. J. Adrien


The Oath of the Father
by C.J. Adrien


The synopsis is:

France, 822 A.D. 

Abriel Haraldsson is prey on the run. 

He was injured in combat and taken by his men to the nearby monastery of Saint Philbert to be healed. With the best of intentions, the monks faked his death and took him away to a far-off island to be reconverted to their faith. 

Believing the king to be dead, suitors from the north descended upon the island of Herius with the intent to marry Queen Kenna whose small kingdom had grown wealthy from its salt trade. The powerful warlord Turgeis—known for his prowess in battle and lust for blood—set his sights upon the queen. 

When a messenger from afar returned with news that Abriel had survived his injuries, the warlord set to sea to ensure the king would never return. 

Thus began the hunt.

Do you recognize this handsome man from 
a Vision and Verse interview on July 25, 2013.
He loves white chocolate chip Macadamia nut cookies,
a German techno band named Scooter, and the Herman Melville. NOW do you remember him?

Yes, well when noted historian C.J. Adrien was here
with us, he promised to come back and do a cover
reveal for his new book, The Oath of the Father, and
true to his word, here he is with his new cover and a link to read the first chapter in this wonderfully detailed
French historical fiction set in 822A.D. I have this book. I'm reading it right now and it is captivating.

Try the first chapter for yourself and see if you don't 
agree.





Other works by C. J. Adrien include The Line of His People.

Monday, March 23, 2015

Chasing Victory by Joanne Jaytanie


Chasing Victory , The Winters Sisters #1 by Joanne Jaytanie. Blog Tour, Excerpt, My Review + Giveaway.





Victory Winters is a world-renowned geneticist and possesses an unusual innate sense of communication, bordering on telepathic when relating to animals. She is kidnapped by Lawrence Braxton. Braxton is the madman CEO who runs Biotec, and forces Victory to pursue her research on canine DNA.

Naval officer Tristan Farraday is sent undercover to track Biotec’s experiments. These experiments involve the implantation of canine DNA into humans, thereby manipulating their genetic makeup. The goal of Biotec is to create the perfect soldier.

Murder, kidnapping, and blackmail follow as Tristan realizes Victory has been pulled into Biotec’s world against her wishes. She refuses to divulge the genetic answers Braxton demands. Victory knows Biotec wants to exploit her findings, by administering them in a destructive manner. Will Tristan rescue Victory from this madman’s grip and save her family? Can he keep her discoveries away from enemy hands?  














“Tristan.” He turned to find her right behind him. “Take this bottle with you. You can take two more pills in an hour if you aren’t any better.” Damn, he must look as bad has he felt.

“Thanks.” He opened the bedroom door and turned back, smiled at her and before she knew what was happening, leaned towards her and kissed her ever so lightly on her lips. “I’ll see you first thing in the morning. I’ll come back here and go with you to breakfast.” He headed straight for the hall door, leaving Victory frozen at the threshold of her bedroom. “Make sure you lock the door as soon as I leave,” he casually tossed over his shoulder.

“I will,” she stammered.

 Had sparks flashed from their lips?

 Knowing full well that a lock wouldn’t stop Braxton or his people if they wanted to enter her room, Tristan walked out into the hall and waited for the click of the lock. He was bewildered by the electricity that sparked between them at the second his lips touched hers and wondered if she had felt the same sensation. He really needed a little down time if he was going to be any help to Victory.





Joanne was born and raised in Sherburne, New York, a quaint village surrounded by dairy farms and rolling hills. From the moment she could read she wanted to explore the world. During her college years she slowly crept across the country, stopping along the way in Oklahoma, California, and finally Washington State, which she now proudly calls home. She lives with her husband and Dobermans, in their home located on the Kitsap Peninsula with a panoramic view of the Olympic Mountains.

Joanne writes paranormal, romantic suspense, and contemporary romance. She loves writing about the twists and turns of her character’s lives along with the trouble they find themselves involved in. She enjoys a wide variety of books including paranormal, suspense, thriller, and of course romance.

Joanne is a member of Romance Writers of America, and past President of Peninsula Romance Writers, which was Debbie Macomber’s home chapter.