I'm excited to share my new book with you! But not just any book. This is Brynmor Llewellyn's story. Remember the Llewellyn Brothers from Robyn: A Christmas Bride? If you need a refresher, click here to read the opening scene where they teasingly torment Max Peregrine about the woman he loves (their sister, Robyn). Or if you … Continue reading A Bride for Brynmor: launch day $0.99 new-release price
Memories of France: Tasty Drinks
I took A LOT of pictures during my August trip, but somehow I forgot to take pictures of two new favorite drinks that I discovered: Aperol Spritz (seen above) and Pastis (seen below) << both pictures found on Pixabay >> In Italy, I had an old favorite (the Bellini) and in France I found … Continue reading Memories of France: Tasty Drinks
North of the Border: my rustic cabin inspiration #GetLostInAStory
One Summer when I was a teenager, my best friend invited me to her family’s lakeside cabin in northern Alberta, Canada. The location was 370 km (230 miles) north-east of our families’ neighboring farms. The lake was named after a bird…whose name I can’t remember…but I do remember the lake was a smaller one near a … Continue reading North of the Border: my rustic cabin inspiration #GetLostInAStory
Memories of France: Colorful Windows
In August, I took a trip to southern France (plus a whirlwind one-week cruise around the Mediterranean) which now seems more and more like a dream. Luckily, I took lots of pictures to keep the memories fresh - and colorful! 🌈 I was reminded of just how colorful when I started organizing my photos … Continue reading Memories of France: Colorful Windows
North of the Border with Guest Rick Lauber #GetLostInAStory
Who’s next on my North of the Border guest blog series? Today we have Rick Lauber, author of Caregiver's Guide for Canadians and The Successful Caregiver's Guide. Where does Rick get his inspiration? How is Canada part of his inspiration? Read on and see... ~ * ~ From Trails to Trials - by Rick Lauber Canada’s majestic Rocky … Continue reading North of the Border with Guest Rick Lauber #GetLostInAStory
Filling the Creative Well: Lavender Field Trips
Nearly 3 months ago I wrote my first "filling the creative well" blog and shared how I had decided to "go on an adventure once a week this summer" and then...writing and life got in the way of weekly adventures. I did manage to go to Victoria's Butchart Gardens several times, but that wasn't weekly … Continue reading Filling the Creative Well: Lavender Field Trips
My 1-year #GetLostInAStory blog anniversary celebration
It’s been one year since I joined Get Lost in a Story and I feel like celebrating! Continue reading for a chance to win a special gift from my home in Canada (giveaway open until the end of Sep 2)... It’s been a good year. It’s been fun and has gone by fast. It’s been a privilege … Continue reading My 1-year #GetLostInAStory blog anniversary celebration
North of the Border with Guest Laura Stapleton #GetLostInAStory
Who’s next on my North of the Border guest blog series? Today we have Laura Stapleton, author of the Nova Scotia Murder Mystery series. Where does Laura get her inspiration? How is Canada part of her inspiration? Read on and see... ~ * ~ I’d been a fan of everything Canadian since the early 1980’s. From watching SCTV to adoring … Continue reading North of the Border with Guest Laura Stapleton #GetLostInAStory
North of the Border with Guest Elizabeth Clements #GetLostInAStory
Who’s next on my North of the Border guest blog series? Today we have Elizabeth Clements, author of Beneath A Fugitive Moon and the Prairie Moon Trilogy. Where does Elizabeth get her inspiration? How is Canada part of her inspiration? Read on and see... ~ * ~ At 4:10 a.m. on April 29, 1903, the eastern summit of … Continue reading North of the Border with Guest Elizabeth Clements #GetLostInAStory
The Wild Woman Philanthropist & Angel of the Mining Camps #CowboyKisses
In mining camps—where gold fever and greed ran rampant—an angel appeared. Meet Nellie Cashman, the wild woman philanthropist who used her business sense, her strong work ethic, and her unstoppable determination to earn money for charitable causes and save lives CLICK HERE to read the rest on my monthly blog with Cowboy Kisses.