Category Archives: Books

An intimate glimpse

As I was changing the sheets on my bed it struck me what a very intimate portrait can be painted by the things kept on a bedside table. Anyone with eyes to see could learn a lot about a person … Continue reading

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Death in a Red Canvas Chair: FREE This Week on Kindle

Originally posted on SaylingAway:
I was an attendee at the Raleigh Bouchercon Convention this past week – at least for a day, which I will explain in a subsequent post. Bouchercon is held every year in a different city, and…

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Bloggers Interview

Thank you to Holly at Heartafire, who tagged me in the Bloggers Interview. How did you get into blogging? Curiosity. I’d come across a few blogs, but had no idea where to begin, or even if I wanted to. It … Continue reading

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Book Review: Ravens Gathering by Graeme Cumming

Ravens Gathering Graeme Cumming Should you forgive your family for turning their back on you? Martin Gates left the village fifteen years ago because he didn’t belong any more. Now he’s back, and looking for answers. The problem is, no … Continue reading

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Catching up

I’m still catching up after the few days away, so I thought I would cover a few blog-related things in one go…and share a few blogs you might like to visit… First up, Judy from Edwina’s Episodes included me in … Continue reading

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Sunwielder Moments – reblogged from D. Wallace Peach

Sunwielder Moments by D. Wallace Peach “I don’t think I can die, Estriilde,” Gryff said quietly, his first words since the peak of the bridge. “You’ve pickled your head in wine, Farmer,” Estriilde replied. They hurried toward her tent, so … Continue reading

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‘Defining moments’ and a Black Sheep…

A little while ago, Sally Cronin invited me over to Smorgasbord for an interview.  The piece Sally crafted, with the depth of her personal research was a real eye-opener for me about how an interview could be done. Yesterday, Sally … Continue reading

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Book Launch! Charles E. Yallowitz – The Merchant of Nevra Coil

When the mischievous and random Goddess of Chaos gets angry, all of Windemere becomes her plaything. It all starts with a collection of toys that have taken the populace by storm. People of all races flood the marketplaces to gather … Continue reading

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Book launch! Gorgon, the second volume of the WhipEye Chronicles by Geoffrey Saign

I recently had the pleasure of hosting a guest article by author Geoffrey Saign whose new book has just been released… GORGON WhipEye Chronicles Book 2 “WhipEye” Book 1, 2015 International Book Award Winner, US Book News, & 2015 Outstanding … Continue reading

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Prospecting for Ben… the interior castle…

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