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M is for Manannan Mac y Leirr

Posted on April 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

Manannan Beg was son of Leirr, He was the first the e’er had Mann; But as it seemeth unto me, He himself was but a heathen. ‘Twas not with his sword he kept her, Nor with his arrows, nor his bow; Bur when he would see ships sailing, He hid her right round with a […]

E is for Eclipse

Posted on April 5, 2018 Leave a Comment

As a writer, I lean toward historical accuracy whenever I can, but when I really want a certain something to happen in a story, I make it up. That is the beauty of being a fiction writer…I get to make stuff up. There are many aspects of The Manx that hold true to the facts whether it […]

D is for Donal Kennaugh

Posted on April 4, 2018 1 Comment

I would like to introduce you to Donal Kennaugh, one of the main characters in The Manx. I have enjoyed writing Donal’s character because there are many secrets behind him. Throughout the story these secrets will come to light as he is forced to face his past. He lives in Ramsey with his mother, Brigid. He and his […]

What Do I Love Most About My Genre?

Posted on February 7, 2018 4 Comments

What’s not to love? I do write in multiple genres (historical fiction, non-fiction, and fantasy), but my favorite is fantasy. Ever since a young age I loved tails about witches, vampires (Bela Lugosi was the best), fairies, and all the rest. I read the tame versions of the Brothers Gimm along with marathons of the […]

Beastkeeper

Posted on January 20, 2016 Leave a Comment

Beastkeeper by Cat Hellisen ★★★★☆ I LOVED the writing style that carried me through this quaint story. The plot was not earth shattering so my rating of a four instead of five stars. I still really enjoyed reading this and recommend it to adults as well as young adults. From Goodreads: Sarah has always been […]

Kristi Lloyd

Posted on June 30, 2014 1 Comment

We are pleased to have Kristi Lloyd join us today to chat. 1. Tell us a little bit about yourself. First of all, I would like to say thank you, KJ. It’s an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to be featured on your blog. I am an Army wife and stay-at-home mother […]

Heralds of the Crown: Poison

Posted on June 12, 2014 Leave a Comment

Heralds of the Crown: Poison by Ashley Hodges Bazer My rating: 5 of 5 stars Heralds of the Crown grabs you from the first chapter and keeps you reading until the last page where you say, “When can I get the next book?” Ashley Hodges Bazer has written a fabulous story of a woman, Marcella, […]