A Time for Martinmas
Once upon a time, the world used a different calendar called the Julian calendar During this time, Samhain aka Halloween occurred on November 11 instead of October 31. November 11 is still known as Martinmas.
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NaNoWrimo Check-in, Discipline, & Self-Care
Week 1 of NaNo has ended and everyone is busy counting up how many words they’ve written. Some have over 10K, others have none. And that’s okay!
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Nanimos
This bar cookie also makes an appearance in my Christmas novella Eve’s Christmas Kiss which appears in Wanted: Mistletoe – A Hot Holiday Romance Collection. And it’s also one of my father’s favorite Christmas cookies.
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Prep & Plan: Firewood
It’s that time of year again! The time of year where we build up fires in our outdoor firepits, bonfires, indoor fireplaces, and wood stoves. That means it’s also time to check and restock your wood supply for the winter, if you haven’t already done so.
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Sarah Munro’s Elderberry Mulled Cider
For centuries, people have been taking elixirs–special herbs soaked in wine, beer, or cider. This is a process called mulling, where herbs and spices are infused into wine, beer, or cider through heat and rest.
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Bonfires and Devil’s Boulders
Tomorrow is Bonfire Night and this year I want to introduce you to another tradition that takes place on November 5, a pagan celebration that predates Guy Fawkes Day by centuries and is believed to be one of the oldest traditions in Europe. It’s also a tradition that lends itself more to Halloween than any of the winter festivals.
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The Hungry {Romance} Writer: Pumpkin Pasta
NaNoWriMo has begun and the kids are home off and on all month, so I’m looking for easy, Fall recipes that are both easy to make and taste delicious. This Pumpkin Pasta fits those requirements and I have no doubt it will become a Fall favorite.
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Glitches and Gratitude
Yesterday was a release day for me and all was going well until a glitch on one of the largest booksellers in the world wiped out thousands of preorders. But I’m not letting it get me down!
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Prep & Plan: Thanksgiving Preps
It’s after Halloween and I’m behind on my Thanksgiving planning. Life and deadlines took over the past few weeks, but it’s never too late to so some pre-planning for Thanksgiving (and maybe other holidays like Christmas and Hannukah
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A Day of Three Christmas Releases
Today is a busy day! It’s not just All Saints Day, it is also a release day for me. But instead of having just one release, today I have three. And all of them are novellas in holiday romance anthologies.
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Happy Halloween & A Tell-Tale Heart!
Happy Halloween! To celebrate, I thought I’d write about Edgar Allan Poe who published his most famous short story, “The Tell-Tale Heart”, in 1843. This story
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NaNoWriMo Preptober: Part 4
NaNoWrimo is coming up fast and I’ve decided to participate this year. I’ve got my story outlined and have put together another list of resources for writes of all levels.
