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Making my stand…
I’m an old, straight, white guy. Pretty much the poster child of privilege in America and in many places around the world. I’m not famous. I’m not rich. I’m not much of an “influencer.” I’m just a storyteller who happens to have won a couple of awards for the novels I’ve written.
My blog and my platform are for the promotion of myself and my writing, and in normal times I would never post anything about politics, religion, or social issues unless it had something to do with something I was writing.
These are not normal times.
With the chaos erupting in our streets across the country, I feel we need to use whatever platforms we have, to stand up for what we believe. So here is what I believe:
It is not right that certain communities need to live in fear of the very security force put in place to protect us all. Yes, there are other ethnicites who suffer this as well, but the black community has been historically held down. And if your answer to Black Lives Matter is All Lives Matter, you have not been listening and really don’t understand what the phrase means.
When two (or more) people find a loving relationship with each other, in a form that is mutually acceptable, it is a good thing. I may not understand what drew you together or the bonds you’ve forged, but it is wrong for me to judge or condemn your relationship. Love who and how you need to.
I am a proud feminist. A woman’s body is her own.
We are all people. Your country of origin was not your choice. America is strengthened by every diversity we embrace. Any culture, any religion should be accepted here, and the pathway to citizenship should be easy and accessible to all.
Science is Real
The earth is not flat. Climate change is real. And while I’m not fully trusting of the big drug companies, COVID-19 is showing the necessity for inoculations and herd immunity. We deny science to our own peril.
…and be excellent.
I resolve…
Welcome to the romance Writers Weekly blog hop, where every week a great group of romance writers answer questions and accept challenges. Diverse in what we write, we are unified in the quest to bring you, the romance reader, a very happy ever after.
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Whether you’re joining me from Leslie Hachtel’s blog or starting your blog hop here, welcome.
Leslie is also giving us today’s topic: Let’s talk about your New Years’ Resolutions.
I’m not the kind that makes really hard New Years resolutions. I’ve tried and usually failed, instead I try to set some goals to strive toward. My goals for this year include:
- Re-branding. Look for a new look to my website, social media, and Amazon pages.
- Advertise and grow my readership. I’m going to put a little more effort into getting the word out: “Hey, I write stuff.”
- Lose weight. (On the list every year. usually a fail, because I like to eat and hate to exercise.)
- Write, write, write, or, yeah, and write.
Anyway, goals are set, full steam ahead.
Now check out what Brenda Margriet resolved as the Romance Writers weekly blog hope continues here: http://www.brendamargriet.com/blog
And check out Brenda’s amazing new novel, No Life But This: Click here to read an excerpt.
Wednesday Special Spotlight The Soul Mate Tree book ten
Can you believe we’re already at book 10? And because I’m in edits and on a deadline, I’m going to send you to someone who does a much better job of presenting Soul Song than I would:
Wednesday Special Spotlight
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Soul Song
by
Mikea Howard
THE LEGEND OF THE SOUL MATE TREE:
I am old, I am ancient, my purpose is clear
To give those who are needy a treasure so dear.
They who come to my roots, touch my bark, stroke my leaves
Find the soul of their lives if they but believe.
When I call and you listen, your prize will be great
If your heart remains open and you don’t hesitate.
Do you yearn? Be you lonely? Is your time yet at hand?
Reach for me and I’ll give to you. I’m yours to command.
For your trust, for your faith, keep my secrets untold
And I’ll gift you forever, to have and to hold.
An ancient legend spanning eras, continents, and worlds. To some, it’s nothing more than a dream. To others, a pretty fairy tale handed down through the generations.
For…
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Sweet Sacrifice by L. D. Rose
The next installment of the amazing Soul Mate Tree series is out:
Sweet Sacrifice
by
L.D. Rose
THE LEGEND OF THE SOUL MATE TREE:
I am old, I am ancient, my purpose is clear
To give those who are needy a treasure so dear.
They who come to my roots, touch my bark, stroke my leaves
Find the soul of their lives if they but believe.
When I call and you listen, your prize will be great
If your heart remains open and you don’t hesitate.
Do you yearn? Be you lonely? Is your time yet at hand?
Reach for me and I’ll give to you. I’m yours to command.
For your trust, for your faith, keep my secrets untold
And I’ll gift you forever, to have and to hold.
An ancient legend spanning eras, continents, and worlds. To some, it’s nothing more than a dream. To others, a pretty fairy tale handed down through the generations.
For those in critical need of their own happy ending, a gift.
Former Navy SEAL Sebastian “Bash” Lockard died in Afghanistan after leaping on a grenade to save his comrades. Little did he know his act of heroism would grant him a ticket into Heaven’s elite army as one of the few and powerful Archangels. Struggling with his new existence, Bash still retains his human memories, leaving behind a wife he loves with all of his heart. Although he’s forbidden to see her, he can’t resist her lure, or the mortal desires he harbors for her.
As a young widow and nurse, Irene Lockard still mourns her husband two years after his untimely death. His absence is everywhere, and when her best friend weds, she hits an emotional rock bottom. As if summoned from the skies above, Sebastian appears before her, and they share an unforgettable night. But when he once again vanishes, she wonders if she’s truly gone mad with grief.
The only way Sebastian can remain with Irene is if he makes the ultimate sacrifice. But will she overcome her fear of losing him again to another war?
Links: Sweet Sacrifice
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074KJTJT8/
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B074KJTJT8/
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B074KJTJT8/
Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/d/B074KJTJT8/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35912787-sweet-sacrifice
Pinterest Board: https://www.pinterest.com/writerldrose/sweet-sacrifice/
Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/12150626565/playlist/4nG0R3mLB36hP2osulBBJp
Book Trailer for The Soul Mate Tree Series:
Bio:
L.D. Rose is a neurotic physician by day, crazed writer by night, and all around wannabe superhero. She writes paranormal romance and urban fantasy, but she’s been known to delve into horror, sci-fi, and medical suspense on occasion. L.D. Rose is a PAN member of the RWA, FF&P, NEC-RWA and CoLoNY. She currently lives in Rhode Island with her studly hubby, her hyperactive boxer, and her two devious cats.
Sign up for her newsletter for the latest on the Senary, sneak peeks, giveaways, and other fun stuff: http://eepurl.com/bKvuXD. You’ll receive a free horror short story with sign-up!
You can also join her reader group on FB for more shenanigans. 😉 DEVOUR THE NIGHT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1544747369161573/
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Romance Writers Weekly – If I had a million dollars.
Welcome to the romance Writers Weekly blog hop, where every week a great group of romance writers answer questions and accept challenges. Diverse in what we write, we are unified in the quest to bring you, the romance reader, a very happy ever after.
You can join us daily on our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RomanceWritersWeekly/
Whether you’re joining me from CL Marcolini’s blog post or starting your blog hop here, welcome.
Today’s topic comes from the wonderful Leslie Hachtel – If someone handed you a million dollars, what would you do with it?
Well, after seeing the topic my mind instantly jumped here:
And then I had to Google Dijon ketchup. (Yup, there’s a recipe.)
This is just the way my mind works these days.
So, where were we?
Oh yeah, $1,000,000.
Seriously, I have spent many millions of dollars (in my head) to purchase lost of really stupid and useless stuff.
I’ve always wanted my own castle. Then I’d have to fill it with swords and armor and tapestries and . . . well, you get the picture.
Life-sized action figures. I’d need all the Avengers (even Hawkeye). Yeah I Googled life-size Hawkeye Action Figure – couldn’t find one. But, if I had $1,000,000…
Any way, I would buy a lot of dumb stuff, that my wife would probably make me send back.
So, I would probably just give it to my kids. They’re gonna get it anyway.
What would you do with $1,000,000. Let me know in the comments down below, then click on to find out what A.S. Fenichel is going to buy with her windfall: http://asfenichel.com/blog
Also check out her amazing Forever Brides Series:
Once Upon A Lady
It’s live today – the eighth book in the amazing Soul Mate Tree series:
THE LEGEND OF THE SOUL MATE TREE:
I am old, I am ancient, my purpose is clear
To give those who are needy a treasure so dear.
They who come to my roots, touch my bark, stroke my leaves
Find the soul of their lives if they but believe.
When I call and you listen, your prize will be great
If your heart remains open and you don’t hesitate.
Do you yearn? Be you lonely? Is your time yet at hand?
Reach for me and I’ll give to you. I’m yours to command.
For your trust, for your faith, keep my secrets untold
And I’ll gift you forever, to have and to hold.
An ancient legend spanning eras, continents, and worlds. To some, it’s nothing more than a dream. To others, a pretty fairy tale handed down through the generations.
For those in critical need of their own happy ending, a gift.
Respectable Lady Katherine Baxton, striving to meet the requirements of her station, has become the ultimate dutiful daughter. And now, the Duke of Blackthorn’s betrothed. Far from a love match, Kate is nevertheless determined to do as expected and marry.
That all changes the night she panics at her impending future and runs, stumbling upon a private grove, a mysterious tree. . . and a half-naked man.
The youngest son of a viscount widely thought to have purchased his title, Jackson Cooper demonstrates his disdain for the aristocracy by affording himself every luxury available—drinking, wenching, and gambling—while eschewing anything representing the ton. Jackson has little care for his reputation and no desire to marry. His escape from London is all but complete.
Until fate—in the form of a beautiful, mysterious lady—interrupts his plans, enticing him with the very thing he never wanted.
Excerpt:
Kate felt his approach before she saw him. Which wasn’t all that surprising since her body had remained mindful of his presence. Fighting the impulse proved fruitless.
When his tall frame blocked the sun and cast her in shadow, she knew besides giving him a direct cut, she had no escape. If only she hadn’t ventured from her sister’s side. At the time, abandoning Helena had been her singular option since their slow stroll through the gathering had traveled too close to the very man standing beside her. She’d been delaying the inevitable.
Kate was now alone, as she tried to keep her attention on the lawn activities before her, hoping no one would witness what was about to happen.
“Aren’t sprites confined to the trees?” His deep voice washed over her.
She didn’t turn to acknowledge him. “How nice to see you properly dressed for once.”
His chuckle warmed her. “Are you following me?”
An unladylike snort refused to be repressed. “Hardly. You are rather difficult to overlook, being the only unknown face here.”
“That’s not true. You’ve seen my face . . . as well as other, more interesting parts.”
Kate wished she’d listened to her sister and worn a bonnet. Anything to mask the heat flaring in her cheeks.
Thankfully he remained at her side and hadn’t a clear view of her face. “We have not been introduced. I can’t be seen speaking to you.”
“Then let us go where we can’t be seen.”
Her heart raced at his boldness. Why was this man so tempting? She was spoken for, though still unofficially. Proper ladies didn’t follow strange men to private locations, regardless of their marital status. “Absolutely not.”
“Even if I have something of yours?”
Blast! Her ring. Given her luck lately, she would have lost it in the grove of all places. Her aunt would toss in her grave knowing Kate had misplaced her gift.
“A true gentleman would return it.”
His deep laugh caused her pulse to flutter. “I’m no gentleman. Or haven’t you heard?”
Buy Link Once Upon a Lady
Once Upon a Lady Book Trailer:
Book Trailer for The Soul Mate Tree Series:
Bio:
Addie Jo Ryleigh writes historical regency romances that feature rakish heroes and strong feisty heroines.
Addie Jo has lived in the same cold-winter-hot-summer area of Minnesota her entire life. Sharing in the raising of her three extremely rambunctious boys is her very understanding husband who endured being dubbed “The Duke” by his co-workers. Keeping Addie Jo company while she writes (besides her wonderfully loud children) is her yorkipoo, Bella, who is never far from Addie Jo’s side. And recently the newest addition to their family, a black lab named Max.
Addie Jo has always had a love and passion for romance books and became engrossed in historical romance (particularly Regency) soon after graduating from Lurlene McDaniel’s young adult books. Currently, Addie Jo reads any genre that has a great emotional story that keeps her reading into the early hours of the morning.
Addie Jo has a bachelor degree in accounting and is a financial coordinator when not playing chauffeur for her hockey-playing boys, cuddled up with a good book, or writing her next story.
Find Addie Jo at:
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The Soul Mate Tree books:
Book One: Realm of the Dragon, by CiCi Cordelia
Book Two: Can’t Stop the Music, by C.D. Hersh
Book Three: Between Venus and Mars, by S.C. Mitchell
Book Four: The Trail to Love, by Tina Susedik
Book Five: Make Me a Match, by Mackenzie Lucas
Book Six: A Promise Remembered, by Erin Riley
Book Seven: Never Give Up On Love, by Maggie Mundy
Romance Writers Weekly – Happy Independence Day
Welcome to the romance Writers Weekly blog hop, where every week a great group of romance writers answer questions and accept challenges. Diverse in what we write, we are unified in the quest to bring you, the romance reader, a very happy ever after.
You can join us daily on our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RomanceWritersWeekly/
If you’re starting your blog hop here, or just hopping over from Jenna Da Sie’s blog, welcome.
Jenna also offers up today’s question – What are you doing or did you do for the 4th of July or Canada Day to celebrate? Did you see any good fireworks?
No big doings here. We’re planning a quiet day at home taking care of my daughter’s puppy while she and her husband are enjoying the festivities.
Some pizza and wine later on, while binge watching some Game of Thrones. (I have a lot of catching up to do to get ready for the new season.)
I also plan on getting in some writing time and I need to continue to promote my Hearts in Orbit series.
With the new book just out, my publisher has put the first book of the series, The Blarmling Dilemma up for #FREE, so if you haven’t started the adventure yet, now is a great time to pick it up here: https://www.amazon.com/Blarmling-Dilemma-Hearts-Orbit-Book-ebook/dp/B00QHND71S/
So, what are you doing for the holiday. let me know in the comments down below. Then check out Leslie Hachtel’s post as the Romance Writers Weekly blog hop continues at: https://lesliehachtelwriter.wordpress.com/
And check out Leslie’s wonderfully suspenseful novel, Payback:
Wednesday Special Spotlight The Soul Mate Tree book five
Soul Mate Tree books are like pokemon. You gotta get ’em all…
Wednesday Special Spotlight
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Make Me a Match
by
Mackenzie Lucas
About Mackenzie Lucas
Mackenzie Lucas is an avid reader of genre fiction. She writes contemporary and paranormal romance, and listens to an eclectic mix of music. She loves a good story, whether it’s an erotic short, a full-length romance novel, or the narrative slice-of-life found in country music. In any story, emotional integrity and authenticity are most important to her as well as a big dose of romping hot sexual tension. She enjoys smart-mouthed, sexy heroines, hunky alpha heroes who know how to take care of their women, and plot twists that surprise her, but most of all, she just wants to experience the satisfying emotional arc of a character falling in love and finding what he or she needs most in life.
Mac is a small-town country girl with a world-traveler’s heart. She grew up in the Allegheny…
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There are two kinds of people…
…Those who get this…
…and those who screw it up for everyone else.
A Writer's Haven 