tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47181499320006323672024-03-14T09:27:39.627-04:00The Maze of Twisty PassagesOfficial Blog for Author/Screenwriter Kim Iverson Headlee: info about her published novels, works in progress such as The Dragon's Dove Chronicles, and other output of the maze of twisty passages (all different) otherwise known as her brain.Kim Iverson Headleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05727645730975728896noreply@blogger.comBlogger522125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718149932000632367.post-62701571971621409302020-05-13T00:00:00.000-04:002020-05-13T00:00:06.164-04:00#WhatToDoWednesday: Get Inspired Wherever You Are @KimHeadlee<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garden City Beach, South Carolina<br />
©2016 by Kim Headlee</td></tr>
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A couple of months ago, when we in the US finally began realizing that the world was in the process of flipping upside down, the emails about the importance of public safety began flooding our inboxes.<br />
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At first, I appreciated hearing from restaurants, retail stores, and other businesses I patronize about the steps they were taking to ensure the well being of their customers and employees, but after awhile, those emails started looking like they were all pretty much developed from the same boilerplate text.<br />
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All except one.<br />
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On March 19, stock-image provider Dreamstime shared with their customers:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">“We know great ideas don't need a special place, they can come at <b>your</b> place. Work online, no matter where you get creative from…” (emphasis mine)</span></blockquote>
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<a href="http://dreamstime.com/">Dreamstime.com</a> offers free images now and then in addition to their paid subscriptions, and I plan to attach their offerings to future posts. However, since some of my best inspiration comes when I am near water, I today I chose to share one of my photos of Garden City Beach, SC.<br />
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In looking at the photo’s date stamp, I had quite forgotten that I had taken the photo barely a week before Hurricane Matthew devastated the area.<br />
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For the past several years, I had been utilizing the Myrtle Beach timeshare weeks my husband had inherited from his dad—one in late March and the other in late September—and those trips have done wonders for recharging my creative batteries. I cancelled my March trip this year because of the pandemic, and my September visit is looking less likely by the day, so I must find other ways to become inspired.<br />
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One of those ways is to simply gaze at images containing water. An ocean beach is my favorite type of scene, but any water will do… lake, river, waterfall, even a lone drop of water contains the potential to calm my mind and open it to infinite possibilities.<br />
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I hope this photo helps to calm and inspire you too. And if you have another source of inspiration that works better for you, please consider sharing it in the comments below.<br />
<br />
My novel <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/289281" target="_blank"><i>Dawnflight</i></a> is currently free on Smashwords, and its sequels, <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/327871" target="_blank"><i>Morning’s Journey</i></a> and <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/997562" target="_blank"><i>Raging Sea</i></a>, are discounted 60%. The related novella <a href="https://books2read.com/TheColorofVengeance-by-KimIversonHeadlee-ebook" target="_blank"><i>The Color of Vengeance</i></a>
is permafree for Kindle, Nook, and all other e-readers. Please scroll
the sidebar to view my titles. I invite you to message me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KimIversonHeadlee" target="_blank">Facebook</a>
if you are interested in ordering a signed copy of any of my paperback
or hardcover editions. Please rest assured that although I seem to be
symptom-free as of this writing, I will be masked and gloved when I
package your book for mailing.Kim Iverson Headleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05727645730975728896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718149932000632367.post-75113837308604967032020-05-06T00:00:00.000-04:002020-05-06T11:05:58.761-04:00#WhatToDoWednesday Clean with Household Acid @KimHeadlee<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5yz01U5PCWafjIyHjI9mq2LI-GqlOBukn6UcSpWTY45LcL5d751t2gpcL6LSIEWxTvw03tTwFhohBTklPCvPVgNU83-lnmjpHoF5E8eedULS1Zd5oY3tLlRPyYO6GPsETo3NyKW3DKZVm/s1600/Vinegar-c2020-by-Kim-Headlee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="823" data-original-width="655" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5yz01U5PCWafjIyHjI9mq2LI-GqlOBukn6UcSpWTY45LcL5d751t2gpcL6LSIEWxTvw03tTwFhohBTklPCvPVgNU83-lnmjpHoF5E8eedULS1Zd5oY3tLlRPyYO6GPsETo3NyKW3DKZVm/s320/Vinegar-c2020-by-Kim-Headlee.jpg" width="254" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vinegar bottles<br />
©2020 by Kim Headlee</td></tr>
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Household… <i>acid?</i> What??<br />
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Yep, I’m talking about good old-fashioned distilled white vinegar. Not to be confused with apple cider vinegar (with or without the “mother”), balsamic vinegar, or other types, which are best reserved for cooking and pickling, and for medicinal purposes in some cultures.<br />
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White vinegar (called “spirit vinegar” in the UK) is a solution of acetic acid typically diluted down to 4–6% acid by volume. “Distilled” is a misnomer because all types of vinegar are created through the process of fermentation, not distillation. In the US, the term “distilled white vinegar” is applied to vinegar that is produced via the fermentation of distilled alcohol—and hence the “spirit vinegar” UK appellation.<br />
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Although 4% is the least expensive commercially produced white vinegar concentration, it is not safe to use in pickling recipes, which require a minimum concentration of 5%. If I happen to acquire one of the 4% bottles, it goes straight into the laundry room, not the pantry.<br />
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If you have a skin condition that leaves you sensitive to all
cleaning products, you should wear your rubber gloves when handling
vinegar. The same goes for folks with respiratory sensitivities; use a
mask or other type of face and nose covering to guard against inhaling
the fumes, and make sure the work area is well ventillated. Though mild, vinegar is still an acid, after all.<br />
<br />
And as with all acids and most other cleaning chemicals with which you come into accidental contact, flush the area with lots of cool water as soon as possible, and seek professional medical help immediately if excessive burning or other symptoms occur.<br />
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I like to clean with white vinegar because it’s<br />
<ol type="a">
<li>inexpensive, </li>
<li>versatile, and </li>
<li>organic and therefore safer for the user and the environment than other chemical concoctions. </li>
</ol>
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Normally, I would have added “easy to find except during pickling
season” as a fourth advantage, but in today’s economic conditions, that
particular bet is off. If all I can find are bottles labeled as “cleaning vinegar” (the bottle on the right in the photo, for example),
those contain the higher concentrations, usually 6% in US markets.<br />
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If I want to conserve a few pennies, I can fill an empty vinegar gallon bottle with three quarts of 6% vinegar and one quart water to yield a 4.5% vinegar solution. That concentration is still not safe for use in pickling recipes, but it’s an easy proportion to remember and plenty strong enough for most household cleaning needs.<br />
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The ways I use vinegar for cleaning include:<br />
<ul>
<li>Almost every load of <b>laundry</b> gets about a cup of vinegar dumped into the wash water before I add the clothes. Since my house’s well is sunk through limestone, this means our tap water is just about hard enough to chew, so the vinegar also acts as a water softener. <br /><b>Bonus:</b> With vinegar in the wash water, I never need to use commercial liquid fabric softeners or dryer sheets, which in our household carries the added bonus of eliminating an allergen, as well as saving money and helping to save the environment. Vinegar combats static cling too.</li>
<li><b>Tougher laundry stains</b>, such as underarm sweat and collar rings, may be treated with full-strength vinegar prior to putting the item into the washing machine. Let those items soak for at least 10 minutes first.</li>
<li><b>Neutralizing pet urine.</b> We have had as many as thirteen cats living inside our house, so having vinegar on hand is a must for us. Although our current feline population is down to six, vinegar still plays a vital part in keeping the house from smelling like a litter box.<br /><b>Note:</b> If you use a commercial urine neutralizer that contains pheromones for discouraging “repeat business,” use that product first. Otherwise, the vinegar will prevent the pheromones from activating, thus defeating the purpose. I typically treat the affected area with the commercial product, and then use vinegar as the first rinse, followed by plain water.</li>
<li><b>Surface cleaning.</b> Bathroom and kitchen counter tops, door knobs, drawer and cabinet pulls, appliance handles, floors, ceramic or glass dishware—especially canning jars with a film of lime-scale buildup courtesy of the canner… just about any hard surface will benefit from being cleaned with vinegar. I do not recommend using vinegar on porous surfaces such as hardwood floors and furniture, or on soft plastic items. That said, the plastic spray bottle in the photo has held vinegar for years with no issues, so far. I keep one in the bathroom and one in the kitchen.</li>
<li>Vinegar is the least harmful way I know to <b>dissolve lime-scale buildup</b>,
such as on shower stall and tub surfaces. Just don’t do what I did and use your
marble pestle to weigh down the tiny, gunked-up parts from an
electric razor as they soak in a vinegar-filled dish overnight. When I checked it the next morning, the vinegar had eaten
through the gunk like a champ... and had started dissolving the marble! (The Pyrex™ glass dish was fine, though I imagine it would have been next, given enough time.)</li>
</ul>
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If you have favorite household uses for vinegar that I haven't mentioned here, please feel free to share them in the comment section below. And don't forget to reuse or recycle the empty bottles!<br />
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You can also clean with salt… but that's another story. :D<br />
<br />
Looking for a clean read? My novel <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/289281" target="_blank"><i>Dawnflight</i></a> is currently free on Smashwords, and its sequels, <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/327871" target="_blank"><i>Morning’s Journey</i></a> and <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/997562" target="_blank"><i>Raging Sea</i></a>, are discounted 60%. The related novella <a href="https://books2read.com/TheColorofVengeance-by-KimIversonHeadlee-ebook" target="_blank"><i>The Color of Vengeance</i></a>
is permafree for Kindle, Nook, and all other e-readers. Please scroll
the sidebar to view my titles. I invite you to message me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KimIversonHeadlee" target="_blank">Facebook</a>
if you are interested in ordering a signed copy of any of my paperback
or hardcover editions. Please rest assured that although I seem to be
symptom-free as of this writing, I will be masked and gloved when I
package your book for mailing.<br />
<br />Kim Iverson Headleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05727645730975728896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718149932000632367.post-72461674148029979072020-04-29T00:00:00.000-04:002020-04-29T00:00:11.308-04:00Introducing #WhatToDoWednesday: Don't Panic @KimHeadlee<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDQ3ZIxVjyMEmu3ny0Z-Am_V_Hg36hdAg1pZCYWsHGGbT3TqmsZtURhPd0FL1nC8B2nQj7V519a-sppG_uPoAKiQTqKagrAjLIyQxgFHoJMx9nUx3rTimwqM5D6QnPnKHfXLvG5aJY5KI/s1600/Golden-Gate-Fortune-Cookie-Company-San-Francisco-c-2013-by-King-of-Hearts-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="424" data-original-width="640" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDQ3ZIxVjyMEmu3ny0Z-Am_V_Hg36hdAg1pZCYWsHGGbT3TqmsZtURhPd0FL1nC8B2nQj7V519a-sppG_uPoAKiQTqKagrAjLIyQxgFHoJMx9nUx3rTimwqM5D6QnPnKHfXLvG5aJY5KI/s400/Golden-Gate-Fortune-Cookie-Company-San-Francisco-c-2013-by-King-of-Hearts-Wikimedia-Commons.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A worker assembling fortune cookies at the
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Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory, San Francisco, CA
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(c)2013 by King of Hearts, used with permission:<br />
<span class="licensetpl_attr" style="font-size: larger;"><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:King_of_Hearts" title="User:King of Hearts">King of Hearts</a> / <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page" title="Main Page">Wikimedia Commons</a> / <a class="external text" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/" rel="nofollow">CC-BY-SA-3.0</a></span> </td></tr>
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Many years ago, I heard what was attributed as a Chinese curse: “May you live in interesting times.”<br />
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Heh. Well, these times—global emergency, financial markets in a tizzy, people stockpiling guns and toilet paper and engaging in various other forms of hair pulling and jumping about—certainly can be called “interesting.” I’m not pointing fingers or anything, but the “curse” does indeed fit.<br />
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Last Wednesday being Earth Day, which also coincided with the launch of my daughter’s new blog, <a href="https://sirenscalltosea.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Siren’s Call</a>, I resolved to resume regular blogging again. My dad’s passing in 2017 caused a radical shift in my priorities, but I feel it’s time to climb back into certain saddles, beginning with this one. I’m still not yet ready to get back into writing new fiction, but I hope this will prove a worthwhile exercise for me and provide helpful information for you.<br />
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What sort of information? The hashtag #WhatToDoWednesday leaves room for all sorts of tips: recipes, cleaning, keeping fit and healthy, being courteous to our fellow human beings, saving money, saving our planet... the list is quite literally endless.<br />
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Why the picture of the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie factory? Because that ties in with the title of this post, which happens to be my favorite fortune-cookie wisdom that I have ever personally received:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Don't panic.</span></div>
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Seriously. Even if you’re facing unemployment, dwindling benefits, escalating interpersonal conflicts, and a looming rent check that won’t quit when everything and everyone else around you seems to be disappearing, take a breath, step back, and reflect upon what you do have. That’s Job One in any survival situation, and that’s what we're all faced with: surviving these uncertain and unprecedented times. Assess what you do have, assess what you need, and then form a plan for obtaining those needs.<br />
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Please note that I said “need” rather than “want.” There is a difference.<br />
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A person needs shelter; a palace may be something that person wants, but it’s overkill. Take an honest look at what you are labeling your needs, and then think about how those “needs” might be scaled down or perhaps eliminated in order to save you money and conserve other resources.<br />
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Think about how the acquisition of your “needs” might affect other people, perhaps depriving them of something <i>they</i> truly need, such as that last bottle of hand sanitizer, when you already have a case collecting dust at home.<br />
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Don’t panic... but do stop and think.<br />
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<i>~Kim Iverson Headlee</i><br />
The Story tells us.<br />
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P.S. My second favorite fortune cookie of all time told me: “The fortune you’re looking for is in another cookie.”<br />
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If you’re looking for something just as entertaining in its own way, my novel <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/289281" target="_blank"><i>Dawnflight</i></a> is currently free on Smashwords, and its sequels, <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/327871" target="_blank"><i>Morning’s Journey</i></a> and <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/997562" target="_blank"><i>Raging Sea</i></a>, are discounted 60%. The related novella <a href="https://books2read.com/TheColorofVengeance-by-KimIversonHeadlee-ebook" target="_blank"><i>The Color of Vengeance</i></a>
is permafree for Kindle, Nook, and all other e-readers. Please scroll
the sidebar to view my titles. I invite you to message me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KimIversonHeadlee" target="_blank">Facebook</a>
if you are interested in ordering a signed copy of any of my paperback
or hardcover editions. Please rest assured that although I seem to be
symptom-free as of this writing, I will be masked and gloved when I
package your book for mailing.Kim Iverson Headleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05727645730975728896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718149932000632367.post-54308675033342553492020-04-22T00:00:00.000-04:002020-04-22T00:24:08.198-04:00Welcome to the 50th Earth Day with author @KimHeadlee<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG2FDCesFkgE4XS_c_fJPFcWEhI0FJc0ginUr0hpvWnsqevGcH_sI18SFdKJNK2dKwvIlqqlsbLbqEq2Mq2ijL9q8gy4eZgQj_afX9tJnNIXfxUI3aTcx51UpN5AnHPjwqd3INI_O41cIT/s1600/Young-woman-reading-c2015_khunaspix+-Depositphotos_69719181-RESIZED.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG2FDCesFkgE4XS_c_fJPFcWEhI0FJc0ginUr0hpvWnsqevGcH_sI18SFdKJNK2dKwvIlqqlsbLbqEq2Mq2ijL9q8gy4eZgQj_afX9tJnNIXfxUI3aTcx51UpN5AnHPjwqd3INI_O41cIT/s320/Young-woman-reading-c2015_khunaspix+-Depositphotos_69719181-RESIZED.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Young woman reading (c) 2015 by khunaspix<br />
Depositphotos.com ID 69719181</td></tr>
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Fifty years… wow. I had not realized that Earth Day had begun so long ago, and on a Wednesday too, just like this year.<br />
<br />
I wouldn't have even thought about it if not for the fact that my daughter brought it to my attention when she asked me to edit some posts for her new blog, <a href="https://sirenscalltosea.wordpress.com/home/" target="_blank"><i>Siren's Call to the Sea</i></a>.<br />
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Fifty years ago, I was in elementary school, and my family had moved to Southern California a few months after the 1969 Santa Barbara oil spill that catalyzed the modern environmental movement. Previously, we had lived in coastal areas of Washington, Louisiana, and Florida, where clean air was a given. I don't remember that first Earth Day per se, but I do remember hearing about the oil spill cleanup efforts and being sad for the huge losses of wildlife, and I possess vivid recollections of Smog Alert days, when the air quality was so bad, students were forbidden from running on the school playgrounds during recess.<br />
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The last time I visited the LA area was in July 2014, during a medically extended layover on the way back from Australia and Hawaii. I was too busy worrying about my husband's condition to pay close attention to the environment around LAX, but I do recall noting that there didn't seem to be as much smog as I had remembered from my childhood. I hope that my impression was a valid one, and that the air quality has indeed improved.<br />
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The perpetual traffic jams were another staple of our 1970s stint in LA, when my parents had to whisk me to swim meets across the length and breadth of Southern California. During this current virus-induced state of global emergency, of course, I expect there to be a whole lot less traffic on the roads of LA and everywhere else, for that matter. I know I don't plan to drive anywhere today.<br />
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Some good news amid all the fear and uncertainty: the stay-at-home orders seem to be sparking a resurgence in local wildlife, such as the endangered <a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-thailand-turtles-idUSKBN22207G" target="_blank">leatherneck sea turtles of Thailand</a>. If you would like to learn more about our oceans and their
inhabitants in a fun, conversational format, I encourage you to
follow <a href="https://sirenscalltosea.wordpress.com/home/" target="_blank"><i>Siren's Call</i></a>.<br />
<br />
To commemorate this 50th Earth Day, I urge you to take the advice shown us by the woman in this post's photo: grab a book, go on a stroll… and smile. Even if circumstances hinder you from reading or walking, please try to recall the blessings you have been given, however small they might be, and smile.<br />
<br />
If you need a book recommendation, well. I can help with that too.<br />
<br />
My novel <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/289281" target="_blank"><i>Dawnflight</i></a> is currently free on Smashwords, and its sequels, <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/327871" target="_blank"><i>Morning's Journey</i></a> and <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/997562" target="_blank"><i>Raging Sea</i></a>, are discounted 60%. The related novella <a href="https://books2read.com/TheColorofVengeance-by-KimIversonHeadlee-ebook" target="_blank"><i>The Color of Vengeance</i></a> is permafree for Kindle, Nook, and all other e-readers. Please scroll the sidebar to view my titles. I invite you to message me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KimIversonHeadlee" target="_blank">Facebook</a> if you are interested in ordering a signed copy of any of my paperback or hardcover editions. Please rest assured that although I seem to be symptom-free as of this writing, I will be masked and gloved when I package your book for mailing.<br />
<br />
Take care out there—of yourself, as well as of our Earth!Kim Iverson Headleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05727645730975728896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718149932000632367.post-83985169616684595062019-08-27T16:51:00.000-04:002019-08-27T16:51:35.247-04:00Back to School with The Dawnflier of @KimHeadlee (Fall 2019)I don't know about you, but my summer flew by for several reasons, book-related and otherwise. The wolf spider that gave my husband medical issues for weeks didn't help things any!<br />
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In book news, the audiobook edition of <a href="http://getbook.at/Snow_in_July_by_KIH_Kindle" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><em>Snow in July</em></a> went live in (what else?) July. It is available on <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/B07T5XMTW6/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-155094&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_155094_rh_us" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Audible</a>, <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/snow-in-july/id1468190876" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details?id=AQAAAEAsamkqVM" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.nookaudiobooks.com/audiobook/1004120/snow-in-july" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Nook Audio</a>, <a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/audiobook/snow-in-july-1" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank">Kobo Audio</a>, and various cloud subscription services.<br />
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The votes are in, and work has begun on my next full-length fiction project, <em>King Arthur's Sister, the Once and Future Queen</em> (sequel to <a href="http://getbook.at/KASWIC_by_Mark_Twain_and_KIH_Kindle" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><em>King Arthur's Sister in Washington's Court</em></a>). To complete the trilogy, I have published a Pendragon Cove Press companion print edition of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1949997065/systemsupportser" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><em>A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court</em></a>.<br />
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<li><u>31 Aug–2 Sep</u>: <a href="https://www.rennfest.com/">Maryland Renaissance Festival</a>,
"Meet Author Kim Iverson Headlee" special book signing, 11 a.m. – 5
p.m. each day of Labor Day Weekend, 1821 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, MD.
Come celebrate my return as an author-guest of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pageafterpagebooks/">Page After Page Bookstore of Crownsville, MD</a> after an absence of nigh on two decades. Huzzah!</li>
<li><u>12 September</u>: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Business of Writing presentation
and book signing, Galax-Carroll Regional Library, 610 West Stuart Drive,
Galax, VA. </li>
<li><u>14 September</u>: <a href="http://www.oldesalemdays.com/" target="_blank">Olde Salem Days</a>,
Main Street, Salem, VA. My booth—one among 500 vendors—will be located
at 121 West Main Street, toward the center of the event.</li>
<li><u>21 September</u>: <a href="http://www.scenicbeauty-va.com/events" target="_blank">BW Country Store</a> "Meet the Author" book signing, noon – 4 p.m., Big Walker Lookout, Wytheville, VA.</li>
<li><u>6 October</u>: <a href="https://ctfaire.com/ct-faire-shops/" target="_blank">Connecticut Renaissance Faire</a>,
"Meet Author Kim Headlee" book signing and sale, 1 – 3 p.m., 122 Mack
Rd, Lebanon, CT. Come celebrate Time Travelers Weekend with me; huzzah!</li>
<li><u>19 October</u>: <a href="https://www.vmnh.net/events/details/id/578/dragon-festival" target="_blank">Dragon Festival</a>, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Virginia Museum of Natural History, 21 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA: vendor table.</li>
<li><u>26 October</u>: <a href="http://www.nr.edu/comic-con/" target="_blank">NRCC Comic-Con</a>, New River Community College, Edwards Hall, 5251 State Rd 373, Dublin, VA: vendor table.</li>
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Kim Iverson Headleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05727645730975728896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718149932000632367.post-82879008693311393132019-04-19T00:00:00.000-04:002019-04-19T00:00:08.452-04:00Book spotlight on Love in Season #anthology by Pamela Thibodeaux @psthib #newrelease #ASMSG #MFRWOrgPlease welcome longtime Maze contributor Pamela Thibodeaux and her first anthology, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07MTT6WC2/systemsupportser"><i>Love in Season</i></a>! In Pamela's words:<br />
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<i>For quite some time I wanted to put together a collection of short stories that centered around the 4 seasons and 4 holidays that focus on love and family (Valentine's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas). Since I already had several stories at Pelican Book Group (PBG), I mentioned this idea to my editor, the amazing Nicola Martinez, and she loved it. I submitted two previously unpublished stories to round out the collection, along with those PBG had already published, and viola!</i> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07MTT6WC2/systemsupportser">Love in Season</a> <i>was born.</i></blockquote>
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<b><i>Love in Season</i></b><br />
by Pamela Thibodeaux<br />
<b>Genre:</b> Christian romance single-author anthology<br />
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<b>Anytime is the perfect time for love. </b>
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In this anthology, author Pamela S Thibodeaux brings together eight of her most beloved romance stories—one for each season plus four holidays that revolve around love and family.
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Includes two brand new stories!
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<b>Individual stories' synopses:</b>
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<b>(Winter) Winter Madness:</b> Sienna has survived what most succumb to - the death of a spouse and child and has maintained her faith despite her troubles. William has never met anyone who actually lived out what they say they believe. Is it true love between the faithful optimist and broody pessimist or simply winter madness?
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<b>(Valentine’s Day) Choices:</b> Best-selling novelist and songwriter, Camie Rogers has penned numerous accounts of the secret love she holds in her heart. Country-Music Superstar Kip Allen has changed from the shy, humble boy, to the epitome of “star.” Can the two rediscover each other after one night of his Home is where the Heart is Tour?
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<b>(Spring) Cathy’s Angel:</b> Single mom Cathy Johnson is tired of running her life alone…what she needs is a well-trained angel to help out. Jared Savoy gave up the dream of having a family when he discovered he is sterile. Can a confirmed bachelor and the mother of four find love amid normal daily chaos?
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<b>(Easter) Lilies for Sandi *NEW!*</b> Sandi and Brett did everything backwards. They got pregnant before the wedding and had a baby instead of a honeymoon. Since, Brett has resented the fact that his dreams of a football career have been cut short and wonders how long it’ll take God to forgive him for his mistakes. Sandi has played second fiddle to Brett’s dreams and desires to the point of not knowing herself any longer and fears her marriage will never be a true one because of their failures. Can two hearts broken by unfulfilled dreams find healing, wholeness and restoration?
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<b>(Summer) The Big Catch *NEW!*</b> Karla and, the love of her life, Jeff, have uncovered some uncommon ground: The Great Outdoors. For the life of her, she does not understand his love of fishing and how he can spend so much time doing so. Will she come to love the sport as much as he or will his passion for a rod and reel tangle up their relationship?
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<b>(Fall) A Hero for Jessica:</b> Anthony Paul Seville is known as the ‘most eligible bachelor’ in New Orleans, possibly even the entire state of Louisiana, but finds himself alone—completely and explicitly alone. Jessica Aucoin is a writer on her way to fame and fortune, but is haunted by a man from her past. Will the “champion” lawyer and the author of romantic suspense find love written in their future?
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<b>(Thanksgiving) Review of Love (Newly Edited/Revised/Lengthened!):</b> Jason Stockwell has been commissioned to interview Kylie Erickson and to review her books. Only problem is, she won’t give the time of day much less an interview to someone whose type of writing she deems not worthy of respect. Can they suspend their judgmental attitudes and find true love?
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<b>(Christmas) In His Sight:</b> Grade school teacher Carson Alexander has a gift—a gift that has driven a wedge between him and his family. Worse, it’s put him at odds with God. Feeling alone and misunderstood, Carson views God’s gift of prophecy as the worst kind of curse…that is until he meets Lorelei Conner, landscape artist extraordinaire, and perhaps the one person who may need Carson and his gift more than anyone ever has.
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Lorelei Connor is a mother on the run. Her abusive ex-husband has followed her all over the country trying to steal their daughter. Distrusting of men and needing to keep on the move, she’s surprised by her desire to remain close to Carson Alexander. Through her fear and hesitation, she must learn to rely on God to guide her—not an easy task when He’s prompting her to trust a man.
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Can their relationship withstand the tragedy lurking on the horizon?
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<b>Buy links:
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07MTT6WC2/systemsupportser" target="_blank">Kindle US</a> |
<a href="http://pelicanbookgroup.com/ec/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34&products_id=914">PBG print</a> |
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<b>About the Author:</b><br />
Award-winning
author Pamela S. Thibodeaux is the Co-Founder and a lifetime member
of Bayou Writers Group in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Multi-published in
romantic fiction as well as creative non-fiction, her writing has
been tagged as, “Inspirational with an Edge!”™ and reviewed as
“steamier and grittier than the typical Christian novel without
decreasing the message.”
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<b>Follow Pamela via:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.pamelathibodeaux.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> |
<a href="http://pamswildroseblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blog</a> |
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pamelasthibodeauxauthor" target="_blank">Facebook</a> |
<a href="http://twitter.com/psthib" target="_blank">Twitter</a> |
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pamelasthibodea/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> |
<a href="http://amzn.to/1jUVcdU" target="_blank">Amazon</a> |
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pamelasthibodeauxauthor/">Instagram</a> |
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<br />Kim Iverson Headleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05727645730975728896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718149932000632367.post-19714475777788098792019-02-06T17:43:00.001-05:002019-02-06T17:43:50.152-05:00#NewRelease RAGING SEA by @KimHeadlee epic historical fantasy #MFWROrg #ASMSG #Arthurian legends<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Today on The Maze, I am excited to announce the release — after a whopping seventeen years in the making — of the latest installment in the Dragon's Dove Chronicles series, <a href="http://getbook.at/RagingSeaHeadleeKindle"><i>Raging Sea</i></a>!</span><br />
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Artless selfie aside, I couldn't be more proud of this book, which features the coming-of-age story of my Lancelot character, Angusel.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Title</u>:</b> Raging Sea </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Series</u>:</b> The Dragon's Dove Chronicles, book 3 </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Author</u>:</b> Kim Iverson Headlee </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Genre</u>:</b> Epic Historical Fantasy (Arthurian Legends) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Publisher</u>:</b> Pendragon Cove Press </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Print Publication Date</u>:</b> 02/01/2019 (<a href="http://viewbook.at/RagingSea-Headlee-pb" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/raging-sea-kim-iverson-headlee/1130341983?ean=9781949997019" target="_blank">Barnes & Noble</a>, <a href="https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Raging-Sea/Kim-Iverson-Headlee/9781949997019" target="_blank">BooksAMillion</a>) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>E-book Release Date</u>:</b> 03/11/2019 (<a href="http://getbook.at/RagingSeaHeadleeKindle" target="_blank">Kindle Unlimited</a>) </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Pages/Words</u>:</b> 384 pages/100K words </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Cover Designer</u>:</b> Natasha Brown </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Synopsis</u>:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Outcast,
clanless, and but a junior officer in Arthur the Pendragon’s army,
Angusel struggles to rebuild the life stolen from him through betrayal
by the person he had held most dear. His legion allegiance thrusts him
onto the campaign trail as one of Arthur’s forward scouts, stalking
Angli troops and being among the first to clash with these vicious
enemies at every turn. But the odds loom high against him and his
sword-brothers, and they will need a miracle just to survive.
<br /><br />Outcast, clanless, and dead to her family, Eileann struggles to
rebuild the life stolen from her through the deaths of her husband and
infant daughter by Angli treachery. She vows to thwart their violent
plan to conquer her clan. But she is no warrior, she has no soldiers to
command, and she will need a miracle just to survive.
<br /><br />How can one soldier make a difference? How can one woman save
her kin and clan? In the crucible of combat, Angusel must surrender to
the will of the gods, and Eileann must invoke divine power to forge the
most dangerous warrior the world has ever known.</span><br />
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<big>F</big>OR <small>THE</small> first time in a year and a half, Angusel was returning home.<br />
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To his birthplace, he corrected himself. “Home” had become a barracks chamber.
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He marveled that Stonn seemed to remember the lands
surrounding Senaudon, tugging at the bit and prancing higher by the
league. It took Angusel’s last mote of skill to keep his stallion from
bolting down the path ahead of the Pendragon and Centurion Cato.
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And why shouldn’t Stonn be eager? He had the comforts of a familiar stable awaiting him, not scorn.
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Angusel straightened in the saddle, submerging his
resentment. Whatever might happen, he would comport himself as one of
Arthur’s soldiers, stoic and reserved.
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That plan worked until the troop rode to within hailing distance of Senaudon’s gate tower.
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His mother chanced to be standing on the battlements,
talking to Saigarmor, the guard captain. As Centurion Cato identified
the troop, Alayna’s face clouded. She had to resent the Breatanach
occupation force—swelled tenfold for the second time in as many years by
the soldiers being staged for Angalaranach action—but it seemed to
Angusel that her scowl deepened when she made eye contact with him.
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Angusel squared his shoulders and looked straight
ahead as he’d been drilled countless times to do, thankful for the
military protocol to mask the wound rending his heart.
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Peripheral vision told him that Alayna had departed
the battlements, leaving Saigarmor to act on her behalf in completing
the welcome.
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Arthur dispatched a soldier to find the Comitissa
Britanniam and ordered First Ala to dismount and lead their horses to
the staging area’s picket lines while he wheeled Macsen about to join
his family’s litter.
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The cavalry troop hadn’t advanced a score
of paces when Alayna appeared, mounted, from through the gate and
cantered straight up to the Pendragon.
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“What is he doing here?” Angusel had never heard her sound so furious, and the pit in his gut confirmed that he was the <i>he</i>
she had meant. He kept his gaze trained forward as he clenched Stonn’s
reins, mindful not to drag on them and hurt his horse’s mouth. The heat
in his cheeks and the sweat coursing down his back he did his best to
ignore. “What gives you the right to violate Caledonach customs with
such blatant disregard?” she demanded in Caledonaiche.
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Arthur gave her a long, cool appraisal. “My soldiers
are here upon my orders,” he answered her, wielding an improved
Caledonaiche accent. “All of them. If you have a quarrel, it is with me
and no one else. Not even my wife. We can settle this quarrel, you and
me, in the nearest combat ring and to the death, if that is your wish.”
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“My wish? You don’t give a bloody damn about what I wish. I’ll wager you can’t guess what I wish!”
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“That you had never underestimated me in the Battle of Abar-Gleann?”
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Angusel heard the undercurrent of humor in the Pendragon’s voice and pursed his lips to contain the smirk.
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Alayna uttered a frustrated growl. As she reined her
horse about, her frustration yielded to pity. Angusel risked a glance in
that direction. Arthur’s sister and her children were peering out from
between the curtains of their litter, and the traveling had heightened
the worry and sadness on their faces.
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“Your kin?” Alayna asked Arthur.
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He confirmed her guess. “Their home is under siege.
They shall be staying in the encampment with Gyan and me until it’s safe
for them to return. We’ll not trouble you any further than we must.”
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“Rubbish.” That won her a surprised look from Arthur.
Angusel’s eyebrows raised too, but he flattened them before she could
notice. “As you say, my quarrel is with you alone. If you take your kin
to war, they will need a troop to guard them—soldiers who would be of
greater use in stopping the Angalaranach threat.” The pity dominating
her face softened into compassion. “They look as if they could stand a
spot of comfort, poor dears. They may shelter inside my fortress for as
long as is needful.”
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Arthur regarded Angusel’s mother long enough to have made her son squirm. Alayna stood resolute.<br />
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“Thank you, Chieftainess Alayna,” said the Pendragon. “I shall not forget your kindness.”
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“I shall not permit you to, Artyr.”
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Angusel feared she might embarrass him by flirting
harder than the coy grin she slid Arthur while uttering the Caledonach
form of his name, but she took her leave and nudged her mount over to
introduce herself to Lady Annamar and her children. After a brief
exchange, which ended with Annamar expressing profuse thanks, Alayna
instructed the litter’s driver to follow her through the gates.
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Alayna’s son felt his chest swell because of her choices.
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Before First Ala could resume course toward the picket lines, a figure emerged from the maze of tents and storage structures.
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“Gyan? What has happened?” Arthur asked in Breatanaiche when she had walked close enough that he could keep his voice low.
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Angusel studied Stonn’s black mane, waving off the occasional fly, but he was too close to avoid hearing their conversation.
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“Colgrim sent a force to attack a ferry port village belonging to Clan Tarsuinn,” she said, also in Breatanaiche.
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“A raid?” asked the Pendragon.
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“Far bigger, though exact numbers are unknown. The
clan”—she sucked in a long breath—“Chieftain Rionnach and his men
repelled them, and most of the Angalaranach survivors escaped, but…”
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Angusel dared to glance up. Her pursed lips couldn’t
conquer the quiver of her chin, and the Pendragon had leaned his face
close to hers.
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“Mo laochag,” Arthur whispered, “let’s finish this in private.”
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She blinked and touched her consort’s cheek guard. “My headquarters tent, mo laochan.”
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Their innocent intimacy tore Angusel’s heart. Keeping
Stonn’s reins slack, he clenched them till his fists cramped. The pain
restored a dollop of reason. He forced his hands to relax, berating
himself.
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The Pendragon watched his wife’s departure before
redirecting his attention toward First Ala. He moved his head in a slow
sweep. “Soldier Gawain,” he said, “front and center.”
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Gawain led Arddwyn out of formation to approach his uncle and war-chieftain, whom he saluted.<br />
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“Change
of plans, men,” Arthur said primarily to Centurion Cato, though in a
tone that carried to the ala. “I need a squad to scout ahead of the
legion. Cato, select fifteen to twenty men from the First who are the
most adept at fighting on foot. Your horses will not be crossing the
Fiorth. Begin the mission by riding to Chieftain Rionnach’s stronghold
to learn what he knows about the Angli and to seek his assistance in
moving the infantry cohorts across Clan Tarsuinn territory. I designate
you as my emissary. Optio Ainchis Sàl can serve as your translator. I
shall dispatch further orders depending upon your report of Rionnach’s
response. You depart at dawn.” Arthur glanced at the men, appearing to
make eye contact with several of them. “The rest of First Ala shall
remain here with the Horse Cohort under the direct command of Prefect
Peredur.”
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Angusel’s disappointment surged as he noted that the
Pendragon expected the scouts to leave their horses on the firth’s north
bank for the most perilous part of their mission—as well as Arthur’s
implication that he intended to leave the cavalry in reserve at
Senaudon—but he knew better than to openly disagree with the army’s
war-chieftain.
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And he knew better than to hope that Centurion Cato
would select Drustanus as one of the advance scouts. He offered a swift,
silent prayer that his friend would survive whatever the gods had in
store for the First.
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Centurion Cato saluted and made as if to reply, but
the Pendragon raised a finger and shifted his gaze toward his sister’s
son. “Soldier Gawain, since of all men in First Ala you know Dunpeldyr’s
lands best, I promote you to the rank of optio and charge you with
walking point to keep the scout squad clear of Angli patrols. Choose
between one and three men to accompany you.”
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“Ainchis Sàl.” Gawain grinned at Angusel. “He can be
as annoying as that itch you can’t ever reach, but his stout heart and
clear eyes and strong arms are all the help I’ll need.”
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“The unit’s Caledonian translator?” Arthur knit his
eyebrows. “It could put the mission at risk should he get injured or
killed.”
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While Angusel mulled whether he could get away with
speaking in his own defense, Gawain solved that problem for him. “When
does an itch ever go away at the first scratch?” Gawain’s grin yielded
to absolute seriousness. “Ainchis Sàl can handle himself, sir, and his
parade gear displays the phalera to prove it.” He saluted Angusel. “Same
as mine.”
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Angusel couldn’t decide what astonished him more: Gawain’s declaration, or the fact that it had made Arthur smile.
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Stories make us greater.Kim Iverson Headleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05727645730975728896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718149932000632367.post-70853765987281686742019-01-28T00:00:00.000-05:002019-01-28T00:00:01.210-05:00Book spotlight on Innocent Tears by @_iris_b #ASMSG #MFRWOrg #coverlove<center>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> To that end, today I welcome back to the Maze my author-friend from across the international dateline, Iris Blobel, and her novel <a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07JH4H1XQ/systemsupportser" target="_blank"><i>Innocent Tears</i></a> sporting a brand-new cover!</span></center>
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<b><i>Innocent Tears</i></b><br />
by Iris Blobel<br />
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<b>Genre:</b> Contemporary romance
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Becoming a parent can be daunting at the best of times, but for Flynn McCormack, a business lawyer in Melbourne, it pulls the feet right out from underneath him. He’s become a father to six-year-old Nadine literally overnight. He didn’t know about her existence, and the news throws him into chaos, even more so when he is asked to take over custody.
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With the help of Emma, an employee at the hotel where Nadine and her grandparents are staying, Flynn tries to do the right thing. Yet, the right thing in his eyes differs from his parents’ ideas, and Emma is voicing her opinion, too, leaving Nadine right in the middle of it all, still grieving the loss of her mother. There’s no doubt she’s afraid about where and with whom she will settle.
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Will a letter Flynn receives help him decide what to do?
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<br />Kim Iverson Headleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05727645730975728896noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718149932000632367.post-76106603078405903902018-11-11T00:00:00.000-05:002018-11-12T15:38:34.944-05:00Book Spotlight: Kicker: The Forgotten Front by @rgreyhoover #ASMSG #VeteransDayIn honor of Veteran's Day, I am honored to support author R. Grey Hoover with the release of his latest novel <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0777TFVC4/systemsupportser" target="_blank">Kicker: The Forgotten Front</a></i>.<br />
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<b><i>Kicker: The Forgotten Front</i></b><br />
by R. Grey Hoover<br />
<b>Genre:</b> Historical Thriller<br />
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World War II is raging. A young father must choose between his family and duty to his country- a decision that could cost him everything.
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Based on actual experiences of United States veterans and official military aviation history records from World War II, this is the thrilling story of a family’s journey into war. While his loved ones struggle with shortages and rationing at home, Sam endures relentless Japanese attacks against his unarmed aircraft over the treacherous mountains and torrid jungles of Asia. His job is to drop supplies to Merrill’s Marauders and over 750,000 allied soldiers fighting in the perilous jungles of Burma. If the enemy is not stopped, the American way of life will end.
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<b>April 4, 1944 - Dinjan Airbase, India</b>
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Sam and Bobby Joe were totally exhausted when they crawled into their charpoys. The harrowing events of the day had taken its toll on them physically and mentally. In spite of the heat and noise of the jungle, Sam felt the blessed relief of sleep approaching soon after his head hit the pillow. However, as he drifted off, a feeling of unease came over him. It was a feeling that something was wrong, not here in India, but at home. He didn’t know if he felt uneasy because he still hadn’t received mail from home or because of some unknown reason, but the feeling stayed with him until he finally succumbed to his exhaustion and slipped into a deep sleep.
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Thankfully, his slumber was not disturbed by his recurring nightmare, and he slept soundly until the wee hours of the morning when he suddenly awoke not knowing what had disturbed him. A light rain was falling outside, and except for an occasional flash of distant lightning, the basha was in total darkness. He lay very still, listening to the sounds around him. He strained his hearing, but no sound came except for the steady breathing of the sleeping men around him. After several minutes, he relaxed, thinking his imagination was playing tricks on him. He was almost asleep again when he thought he detected a faint unfamiliar sound coming from somewhere in the basha. Once again, he listened intently, not sure he had heard anything; but then he heard the sound again—only this time it seemed closer, and he was sure it came from within the basha. He couldn’t quite place the sound, but it seemed like something soft brushing against an object. He listened closely, but all was silent. None of the other men in the basha stirred, and after an extended period of silence, he relaxed once again in anticipation of sleep.
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He was in that dreamy state just before slumber when he felt the presence of something or someone nearby. Once again, his senses came to full alert, and he made a conscious effort not to move. He listened carefully, bringing all his senses to bear. He could see or hear nothing, and yet he was sure something was there. He was startled when someone at the other end of the room moved, but then all was silent once again. He was lying on his back, so he slowly moved his head to the right and scanned the darkness.
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At first he saw nothing, but then attention was drawn to a slight movement at the foot of his bed. He couldn’t make out what it was. It appeared to be an undistinguishable shadow against the darker background of the room. As he watched, the shadow moved, and he held his breath as it silently glided along the side of his bed. There was no sound as it moved, and it slowly drew nearer and stopped near the head of his bed. He could tell that it was something large, but due to the extreme darkness, he was unable to see what it was. His instincts told him this was something dangerous and evil, and the hairs on the nape of his neck stood erect. At that moment, a distant flash of lightning faintly illuminated the scene, and in that instant of light, Sam could see the large form of a tiger standing beside him.
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The animal’s head was enormous. Its eyes, momentarily reflecting light from the faraway lightning, gave the beast an evil, devil-like appearance. This was death incarnate staring directly at him.
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Sam was frozen with fear, and his heart seemed to stop. His .45-caliber pistol hung on the wall not three feet away, and he cursed himself for not keeping it inside the mosquito netting with him. He knew the tiger could see that he was awake, and he feared any movement would cause it to attack. The animal stepped closer, and Sam could see its dim outline and smell its damp fur and the fetid odor of its breath. The tiger appeared to know its victim was helpless. The great beast took its time as it sniffed the mosquito netting as if testing its strength. Slowly it raised a huge paw and placed it against the puny impediment. The tiger’s claws caught in the netting, and with a mighty swipe, it ripped the flimsy material away from the bed.
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R. Grey Hoover is an Air Force veteran who was born and raised in the wooded hills of Pennsylvania where this historical novel begins and ends. The novel is based on the actual experiences of his father and other veterans in the CBI theater of World War II.
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Kim Iverson Headleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05727645730975728896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718149932000632367.post-68984171441839398642018-09-09T15:40:00.000-04:002018-09-09T15:40:31.152-04:00Flying into Fall with the Dawnflier of author @KimHeadlee #MFRWOrg #ASMSGI don't know about you, but my summer flew by for several reasons, book-related and otherwise.<br />
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On the book front, I wrapped up production of the audiobook edition of <i><a href="http://getbook.at/Liberty_2ed_by_KIH_Kindle">Liberty</a> </i>-- now available on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07G2Q3WL3/systemsupportser">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/B07G2SK57L/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-123616&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_123616_rh_us">Audible</a>, <a href="https://www.nookaudiobooks.com/audiobook/239586/liberty">Barnes & Noble</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details?id=AQAAAECMYWQh-M">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/id1421820374">iTunes</a>, and <a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/audiobook/liberty-75">Kobo</a>.<br />
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Development of the comic book version of <a href="http://getbook.at/The_Challenge_by_KIH_Kindle"><i>The Challenge</i></a> is in the final phase, and it features art and storyboard by DC and Marvel Comics artist Tim Shinn. He has begun delivering finished, fully colored pages, and the comic should be available later this fall.<br />
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<li><u>15 September</u>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/174091326338106/" target="_blank">Art at the Crossroads</a> street fair, 1 – 6 p.m., Main Street, Wytheville, VA. My booth's location TBA.</li>
<li><u>21–23 September</u>: <a href="http://www.ravencon.com/">RavenCon 13.5</a> literary convention, Four Points Sheraton Midlothian, 9901 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA. Guest author and <i>possibly</i> a vendor. Program participation: Business of Writing lecture, a reading, and several panels.</li>
<li><u>29 September</u>: <a href="http://www.scenicbeauty-va.com/events" target="_blank">BW Country Store</a> "Meet the Author" book signing, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Big Walker Lookout, Wytheville, VA.</li>
<li><u>3 October</u>: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OldeMagickWays/" target="_blank">Olde Magick Ways</a> cultural gift shop "Meet the Author" book signing, 6 p.m., 4763 US Highway 17 Bypass South, Murrells Inlet, SC.</li>
<li><u>13 October</u>: <a href="http://ctfaire.com/meet-the-author" target="_blank">Connecticut Renaissance Faire</a>, "Meet Author Kim Headlee" special book signing, 1 – 3 p.m., 122 Mack Rd, Lebanon, CT. Come celebrate Halloween with me on this, the last Saturday of the faire; huzzah!</li>
<li><u>20 October</u>: <a href="https://www.vmnh.net/dragon-festival" target="_blank">Dragon Festival</a>, Virginia Museum of Natural History, 21 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA: vendor table; my program participation TBA.</li>
<li><u>27 October</u>: <a href="http://www.nr.edu/comic-con/" target="_blank">NRCC Comic-Con</a>, New River Community College, Edwards Hall, 5251 State Rd 373, Dublin, VA: vendor table.</li>
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<b><i>The Du Lac Prophecy</i></b><br />
by Mary Anne Yarde<br />
The Du Lac Chronicles #4 <br />
<b>Genre:</b> Historical Fantasy<br />
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<b>Synopsis:</b><br />
Two Prophesies. Two Noble Households. One Throne.<br />
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Distrust and greed threaten to destroy the House of du Lac. Mordred Pendragon strengthens his hold on Brittany and the surrounding kingdoms while Alan, Mordred’s cousin, embarks on a desperate quest to find Arthur’s lost knights. Without the knights and the relics they hold in trust, they cannot defeat Arthur’s only son – but finding the knights is only half of the battle. Convincing them to fight on the side of the Du Lac’s, their sworn enemy, will not be easy.<br />
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If Alden, King of Cerniw, cannot bring unity there will be no need for Arthur’s knights. With Budic threatening to invade Alden’s Kingdom, Merton putting love before duty, and Garren disappearing to goodness knows where, what hope does Alden have? If Alden cannot get his House in order, Mordred will destroy them all.<br />
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They won’t help you,” Bastian stated and Philippe turned to look at him. “The dead. They won’t help you.”<br />
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“I thought I was alone,” Philippe said as he looked back at Tristan’s tombstone.<br />
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“In Benwick Castle?” Bastian scoffed. “There is always someone watching. You know that as well as I do. Why are you here?”<br />
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“I came looking for answers.”<br />
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“Did you find any?” Bastian asked with cynicism.<br />
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“No.”<br />
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“I didn’t think so.”<br />
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“Lancelot was a brave man, wasn’t he?” Philippe mumbled the question more to himself than anything else.<br />
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“As was Tristan,” Bastian agreed.<br />
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“Did you know him? Tristan, I mean.”<br />
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“A little. He kept himself to himself for the most part. He was wounded you see, during the battle of Benwick. He lost the use of his legs. He couldn’t walk. But he…” Bastian smiled as he remembered. “He was very wise. And he was happy to share that wisdom. I liked him. Although not everyone did. After Tristan died, there was talk. Some said he was a liar.”<br />
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“What did Lancelot say?” Philippe asked.<br />
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“I cannot imagine Lancelot being friends with someone who lied to him. But he neither condemned nor defended Tristan. He kept his own counsel. What are you going to do, Philippe?”<br />
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Philippe looked up at the sky. The lavender hue had changed to a blue one. He never appreciated how beautiful the sky was, until now. The day promised to be a warm one, but Philippe felt chilled.<br />
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“What would you do?” Philippe asked, as he rose to his feet and looked at his general.<br />
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“You have two choices. You can abdicate. Hand him the throne. Or...”<br />
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“Or...” Philippe encouraged.<br />
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“You could kill him,” Bastian said with a shrug.<br />
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<b>About the Author:</b>
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Mary Anne Yarde is the multi award-winning author of the International Bestselling series — The Du Lac Chronicles. She grew up in the southwest of England, surrounded and influenced by centuries of history and mythology. Glastonbury — the fabled Isle of Avalon — was a mere fifteen-minute drive from her home, and tales of King Arthur and his knights were a part of her childhood.<br />
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<a href="https://maryanneyarde.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Website/Blog</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/maryanneyarde/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/maryanneyarde" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Anne-Yarde/e/B01C1WFATA/" target="_blank">Amazon Author Page</a> | <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15018472.Mary_Anne_Yarde" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> | <br />
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Why the "splash?" Because after 40 years, I have decided that it's high time to get back to working on my health by reentering the lap pool. My strength and stamina are nowhere near that of my intercollegiate competition days, of course, but it's a start. :)<br />
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<li><u>30 June</u>: <a href="http://www.scenicbeauty-va.com/events" target="_blank">BW Country Store</a> "Meet the Author" book signing, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Big Walker Lookout, Wytheville, VA.</li>
<li><u>6–8 July</u>: Program participant (including my Business of Writing lecture and several panels) and vendor table in the Maryland Hallway at <a href="https://www.shore-leave.com/">Shore Leave 40</a>, Delta Hunt Valley by Marriott, Hunt Valley, MD. Special media guest on Saturday 7 July: William Shatner!</li>
<li><u>13–14 July</u>: <a href="http://patchworkquilters.com/">2018 Patchwork Quilters Jubilee</a>, Graham Middle School, Bluefield, VA.</li>
<li><u>20–22 July</u>: <a href="http://www.hungrymotherfestival.com/">Hungry Mother Festival</a>, Hungry Mother State Park, Marion, VA. Rain or shine! But please pray for shine; paper and water don't mix. :D</li>
<li><u>27–29 July</u>: <a href="http://us21roadmarket.org/u-s-21-road-market/">US 21 Road Market</a>, a 110-mile, multistate yard sale from Wytheville, VA to Harmony, NC. My booth is in the same spot as last year: outside the Lakes to Florida Grill, Rt. 21, Wytheville, VA. I will be there on Friday 27 July; my husband will be covering the booth on Saturday and Sunday.</li>
<li><u>28–29 July</u>: <a href="http://www.wyvacon.com/">WyVACon</a>; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wytheville Community College, Wytheville, VA. I am slated to give my Business of Writing presentation on Saturday 28 July and will be selling & signing my books both days.</li>
<li><u>4 August</u>: <a href="http://biglickcomiccon.com/">Big Lick Comic-Con</a> 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., <a href="http://www.theberglundcenter.com/">The Berglund Center</a>, 710 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA.</li>
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Kim Iverson Headleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05727645730975728896noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718149932000632367.post-51028431575992395532018-05-25T00:00:00.000-04:002018-05-25T00:00:07.736-04:00Happy Memorial Day from The Dawnflier of author @Kimheadlee! #ASMSG #MFRWOrgAs we enjoy the upcoming day off from our work's usual grind, let us take a moment to remember those who chose a life of service for our protection and freedom. My late father-in-law was one such person, and I have included his West Point freshman ("plebe") photo to honor his memory.<br />
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<li>I estimate that I am within five chapters of finishing <i>Raging Sea</i>. I delivered part 1 (<a href="http://getbook.at/Raging_Sea_Reckonings_by_KIH_Kindle" target="_blank"><i>Raging Sea: Reckonings</i></a>) and part 2 (<a href="http://getbook.at/Raging_Sea_Enemies_Allies_by_KIH_Kindle" target="_blank"><i>Raging Sea: Enemies and Allies</i></a>) to my editor earlier this month. Even though those e-books are on sale, I have asked her for specific feedback on reader expectations for part 3 in addition to her usual comments regarding character and plot development, pacing, theme, and so forth.</li>
<li>There have been so many changes to the publishing industry that I have overhauled my <a href="http://getbook.at/BusinessofWriting-by-KimIversonHeadlee-Kindle" target="_blank"><i>Business of Writing</i></a> nonfiction book. My editor has those new sections for proofreading too.</li>
<li>I have entered into an agreement with an artist I met at Marscon (January 2018, Williamsburg, VA) to complete the graphic novel edition of <a href="http://getbook.at/The_Challenge_by_KIH_Kindle" target="_blank"><i>The Challenge</i></a>. More details soon!</li>
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<li>Father's Day weekend, 16-17 June, I will be signing and selling my books at the Craft Bazaar at the <a href="https://www.wythe-arts.org/chautauqua" target="_blank">Chatauqua Festival</a>;
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday 16 June, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday
17 June; Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park, 250 S 4th St, Wytheville, VA.</li>
<li>On Tuesday, 26 June, I will be giving my Business of Writing presentation and signing my books, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., <a href="http://craftmemorial.lib.wv.us/">Craft Memorial Library</a>, 600 Commerce St, Bluefield, WV.</li>
<li>Saturday, 30 June, I will be at the <a href="http://www.scenicbeauty-va.com/products.htm" target="_blank">BW Country Store</a> "Meet the Author" book signing, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Big Walker Lookout, Wytheville, VA.</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Valentine's Day!</span></div>
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I
selected this photo because my then-boyfriend proposed to me on
Valentine's Day more than three decades ago. Since I wanted a June
wedding, we set a
date for the following year, and we have been together ever since. For better <i>and</i> for worse, it has
been quite the ride. :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Book news:</span><br />
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<li>The audiobook edition of <a href="http://getbook.at/Liberty_2ed_by_KIH_Kindle" target="_blank"><i>Liberty</i></a> is coming along nicely at a rate of at least one chapter finished per week. I can scarcely wait to share it with you!</li>
<li>The passing of my dad 11 months ago threw me into an emotional tailspin, as you might imagine, complicated by the fact that I am his only heir and so all of the estate settlement duties fell on my shoulders, creating a cross-country probate process. Even so, I’m continuing to make
progress on Angusel’s story in <i>Raging Sea</i>, and I am scheduled to deliver the completed manuscript to my editor by the 1st of May. Part 1 (<a href="http://getbook.at/Raging_Sea_Reckonings_by_KIH_Kindle" target="_blank"><i>Raging Sea: Reckonings</i></a>) and part 2 (<a href="http://getbook.at/Raging_Sea_Enemies_Allies_by_KIH_Kindle" target="_blank"><i>Raging Sea: Enemies and Allies</i></a>) are now on sale.</li>
<li>There have been so many changes to the publishing industry that I have totally overhauled my <a href="http://getbook.at/BusinessofWriting-by-KimIversonHeadlee-Kindle" target="_blank"><i>Business of Writing</i></a> nonfiction book. To celebrate, I have scheduled a Goodreads Giveaway for this great resource. Scroll down a bit to enter! </li>
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(Delta Hotels Baltimore Hunt Valley, MD; aka. Hunt Valley Inn), February 9–11. This is a new venue and weekend for this convention, but the dealers still will be set up in a public
area, so you do not have to register for the convention to visit my
table. In addition, I will be participating in the Book Fair (10:00 p.m. Fri.) and the following panel discussions: Star Trek: Deep Space 9 at 25 (11:00 a.m. Sat.), Shifting Landscape of Publishing (2:00 p.m. Sat.), Gender Bending (7:00 p.m. Sat.).
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<li>I am slated as an author-guest at <a href="http://mysticon-va.com/" target="_blank">MystiCon</a> (Roanoke, VA), February 23–25, where I will be presenting my Business of Writing lecture; other program participation TBA.</li>
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<b><i>Marketing Exec's Widow</i></b><br />
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<b>Genre:</b> Contemporary romance<br />
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<b>Synopsis:</b><br />
Letting go and rebuilding a life comes at a price.<br />
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Having
come to terms with losing her husband, Jennifer is ready to move on,
but she faces opposition from her friends, in-laws, and brother-in-la.
He see himself as her future husband. None of them know of Jen’s marital
problems and she is afraid of their reaction when they learn she has a
date for Friday night?<br />
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Hagan Chaney is not anything
like Craig. He tempts Jen into the future but is she willing to give
love another chance after the heartache she faced the 1st time around?<br />
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“Thank
you.” Jen tilted her head and narrowed her gaze. His tall, lean form
topped hers even with three-inch heels on, a welcome rarity from the men
she usually met. In addition, he had strawberry-blond hair, a known
weakness of hers. The reddish-gold locks danced along the collar of his
black shirt, teasing her with the idea of running her hands through the
thick mass. Her fingers twitched. She dropped her gaze. Tight jeans
covered a round, squeezable butt. Hot awareness suddenly sizzled,
stunning Jen with its power. She knotted her hands into fists and fought
the unwelcome attraction.<br />
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<i>No way, I’m his real estate agent, not his date for the evening. And it’s only been four months since...</i><br />
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“Elkhorn’s
main street isn’t large, but the Little League baseball field and the
restaurants should attract people to the area.” Hagan’s dark brown…no,
hazel, his eyes were hazel she realized abruptly when his gaze met hers.
He cocked a brow. A sexy smile teased the corner of his lips. Oh, darn,
the man had nailed her ogling his backside.<br />
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Heat
burned her cheeks. The air between them sizzled. Goose bumps popped out
on her arms. Her internal timer ticked off each day she’d gone without
sex—well over a year.<br />
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His smile grew wider and visions of his mouth melting onto hers slammed home the impossibility of the situation.<br />
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<i>Give it up, girl. It’s not happening.</i><br />
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She
swallowed and searched the room for a distraction, some way to gain
control of her raging hormones and maintain the professional image she’d
strived so hard to develop the last five years. “I agree. It is in a
great location.”<br />
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An author with over 30 books, Tina Gayle writes in a number of different
genres: Romantic contemporary (as Tina Gayle) and Erotic Romance.
Her books range from contemporary, paranormal to mystery and suspense. As an indie author, she has worked hard to have a social presence and
reach her readers. You can visit her website and read the 1st chapter
of any of her books. Or you can download a free ebook and join her
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have my <a href="http://www.marscon.net/wp/" target="_blank">MarsCon 2018</a> schedule, <br />and it's a great one! </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Friday, 1/12/2018</b>, 5 p.m. panel, Room 8: Ethics of Tomorrow in Young Adult Fiction</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Friday, 7 p.m. lecture, Room 6: The Business of Writing: An Introduction</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Friday, 8 p.m. lecture, Room 6: The Business of Writing: Diving Deeper</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Saturday, 1/13/2018</b>, 10 a.m. - noon, Room 5: one of the "editor" panelists of Allen Wold's writing workshop</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Saturday, 2 p.m. panel, Room 8: Finance for Writers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Sunday, 1/14/2018</b>, 10 a.m. panel, Room 7: Writing Major Minor Characters</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Sunday, 1 p.m., Room 3: Follow-up session for Allen Wold's writing workshop</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">In addition, I will be selling and signing my books in the Artist/Author Alley, and I am excited to report that my <a href="http://getbook.at/BusinessofWriting-by-KimIversonHeadlee-Kindle" target="_blank"><i>Business of Writing</i></a> book has been fully updated in both e-book and print editions for 2018.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.marscon.net/wp/" target="_blank">MarsCon 2018</a> will be at the </span><span style="font-size: small;">Doubletree Williamsburg Hotel, 50 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, VA. I hope to see you there!</span><br />
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Sir Robert Alain de Bellencombre has been granted what every man wants: a rich English estate in exchange for his valiant service at the Battle of Hastings. To claim this reward, the Norman knight must wed the estate's Saxon heiress. Most men would leap at such an opportunity, but for Alain, who broke his vow to his dying mother by failing to protect his youngest brother in battle, it means facing more easily broken vows. But when rumors of rampant thievery, dangerous beasts, and sorcery plaguing a neighboring estate reach his ears, nothing will make him shirk duty to king and country when people's lives stand at risk. He assumes the guise of a squire to scout the land, its problems, and its lady.<br />
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Lady Kendra of Edgarburh has been granted what no woman wants: a forced marriage to an enemy who may be kith or kin to the man who murdered her beloved brother. Compounding her anguish is her failure to awaken the miraculous healing gift bequeathed by their late mother in time to save his life. Although with his dying breath, he made her promise to seek happiness above all, Kendra vows that she shall find neither comfort nor love in the arms of a Norman…unless it snows in July.<br />
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Alain is smitten by Lady Kendra from the first moment of their meeting; Kendra feels the forbidden allure of the handsome and courtly Norman "squire." But a growing evil overshadows everyone, invoking dark forces and ensnaring Kendra in a plot to overthrow the king Alain is oath-bound to serve. Kendra and Alain face a battle unlike any other as their honor, their love, their lives, and even their very souls lie in the balance.<br />
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Alain’s friendship with Sir Ruaud, his polished manners and speech, fighting skills, and scars—it made less sense than ever that he could be a squire. “Who are you, really?” she whispered.<br />
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His back stiffened, and he released her hand to give her a curious look. Finally, he smiled. “A complete fool.”<br />
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She arched an eyebrow. “Hardly that, if you possessed the wit to locate me. I mean, you must be a knight. Don’t bother to deny it. There can be no other reasonable explanation.”<br />
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He regarded her for a long moment. “Yes. I am a knight.”<br />
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“But why the disguise?” She recoiled as an unpleasant thought returned. “Sir Robert didn’t send you to test my virtue, did he?”<br />
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“Mon Dieu, no! Never once did that cross his mind.”<br />
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“I have known Sir Robert my entire life.” His smile turned enigmatic. “He would never resort to such a ploy.”<br />
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“But he would send you and Sir Ruaud ahead to look me over, is that it?” Her ire rose on the wings of indignation. “To determine whether I am a worthy match for his lordship?” His smile inverted to dread. “Hah. I am right.”<br />
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Denying him a chance to reply, she shot to her feet. Her instinct suggested escaping into the maze, but fear of becoming lost in the mist pushed her toward the tower’s door. The bolt’s heaviness prevented her from locking him out, so she concentrated on making best speed. Pounding footsteps warned her of Alain’s pursuit.<br />
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He caught her wrist while she was still on the stairs, but she yanked it free and continued up. On the landing outside the upper chamber, she had to pause for air. He joined her before she could escape.<br />
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“What’s to explain? Sir Robert sent you to scout me out, and you agreed. You Normans are a despicable lot. Every last, stinking one of you! I thought I had met one who wasn’t.” She blinked hard to fight off the welling tears. “I was wrong.”<br />
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Jared Fraser, a landscape business owner in Hobart, Australia, sets out for a holiday to the USA to travel along the Route 66 in a motorhome. Looking forward to his first holiday overseas, he’s excited as he prepares himself for the journey. But little could’ve prepared him for crossing paths with a beautiful hitchhiker.
Will he be able to put his past aside and grab onto happiness?
Ivy Bennett thought leaving her boyfriend would be the hard part. It doesn’t take long to figure out how wrong she was. As she struggles with making a new start in her life, the last person she expects to lead her to happiness is a laid-back Australian on vacation.
But she will have to say goodbye again? And not only to Jared.
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From the award-winning, critically acclaimed pen of Kim Iverson Headlee comes the fall of Camelot as you have never seen it before.<br />
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The death of their mother knells the death of any hope for a joyful future for Gyan’s identical twin daughters, Gwenhwyfar and Gwenhwyfach. Their father, Arthur the High King, wastes no time in announcing firstborn Gwenhwyfar’s betrothal to Medraut—the man whom Gwenhwyfach secretly loves. And Gwenhwyfar is in love with Angusel’s son Lannchu.<br />
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The twins conspire to defy Fate and trade places. They know how ambitious is their scheme, for Gwenhwyfar is trained in the domestic arts and Gwenhwyfach has chosen the warrior’s path, yet the sisters are confident of success. The wedding and its accompanying night come off without a hitch… for both of them.<br />
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Incorporating ancient Welsh legends of the “False Guinevere” and “Feasting the Hungry Man,” and featuring many characters introduced in <i>Dawnflight</i>, <i>Morning’s Journey</i>, and <i>Raging Sea</i>, this glimpse into their destiny, thirty years after the setting of those novels, reveals the destruction of Arthur’s realm that’s unique in all of Arthurian literature.<br />
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She stepped closer to lay her cheek against his chest, reveling in the rhythm of his heart as his arms closed about her. “Not anymore.” Laughter, followed by suspicious-sounding crashes and thuds, reminded her that this was a poor trysting place. She grasped his hand. “Please walk with me.”<br />
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In 1881, a faro dealer, Charlie Storms was shot twice by a cranky patron. Tombstone physician George E. Goodfellow discovered that one bullet was stopped by a silk handkerchief in Charlie’s breast pocket. As strange as it sounds, a silk handkerchief prevented that bullet from penetrating. <br />
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Now before you cry ‘bullocks’, keep in mind guns were far less powerful than now.<br />
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In 1887, Dr. Goodfellow wrote an article titled Impenetrability of Silk to Bullets<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulletproof_vest#cite_note-oldwest-11" target="_blank">[1]</a><span id="goog_1014773729"></span> for the Southern California Practitioner documenting the first known instance of bulletproof fabric. He experimented with silk vests resembling medieval gambesons, which used 18 to 30 layers of silk fabric to protect the wearers from penetration.<br />
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A European, Kazimierz Żegleń used Goodfellow's findings to develop a bulletproof vest made of silk fabric at the end of the 19th century, which could stop the relatively slow rounds from black powder handguns. The vests cost $800 USD each and several gentleman of the Parliament bought and wore them.<br />
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Determining whom to trust is getting very hard, indeed. This may be the most trying cases imaginable. Director Stone has gone missing and it appears Ministers of Parliament are involved. Xavier is arrested and placed in a jail meant to kill him, while Vic, disguised as a woman, attempts to locate the Minister of External Affairs and ask for his help.<br />
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The Wasp who escaped punishment for her attempts to murder her bigamist husband’s first wife last year is back. Vic discovers love letters between Ben, their terrible secretary and the Wasp. Worse yet, he shared Xavier’s financial advice with the Wasp, making her and her husband very wealthy.<br />
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Once Vic, Cannon, Casey, and Fagan left, Xavier rushed upstairs and returned five minutes later as an old man.<br />
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Tubs waited at the door. “I’ll stay in the shadows, but I’m going.”<br />
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“Well, damn it all, I’ll go as well.” Samson declared. “Mason spent so little time in my company, he’s probably forgotten me entirely.”<br />
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Xavier studied him a moment. “Don’t count on it. Wait here,” he ordered, then hurried upstairs. When he returned, he handed Samson a thick silk vest.<br />
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“I am wearing a vest,” he replied.<br />
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“Is it bulletproof?” Xavier challenged.<br />
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“No. Are you saying this one is?”<br />
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“Yes. There was an incident in which an American doctor reported that a man’s silk vest stopped a bullet. He shared the matter with Connors who shared the matter with me. I, of course, asked David to see if he could create such a vest, and here it is.”<br />
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“Has it been tested?” Samson asked, doubtful that silk could stop a bullet.<br />
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“It has. In fact, several men in the parliament wear them now.”<br />
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Samson smiled. “Thank you for sharing this. I would be most willing to buy my own—”<br />
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“David handmakes them, and he is a bit busy at the moment, so just enjoy my vest.”<br />
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“That is very kind of you. Does this mean you are starting to like me?”<br />
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Xavier chuckled. “Not at all.”<br />
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The Queen’s Diamonds have been stolen, Director Stone of Scotland Yard
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I've chosen the picture of the hot-air balloons in honor of the Chautauqua Festival and to express a wish I'm sure we all feel from time to time: that we could just hop into a basket and rise above all our issues and concerns, even if only for a day. I'm still up to my eyeballs in the tasks required for settling my dad's estate, so a day aloft in a balloon sounds really appealing about now. :)<br />
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<li><u>14–16 July</u>: <a href="http://www.con-gregate.com/" target="_blank">ConGregate 4</a>/<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeepSouthCon" target="_blank">DeepSouthCon 55</a>, Radisson Hotel, High Point, NC: program participation TBA.</li>
<li><u>28</u><u>–30 July</u>: <a href="http://us21roadmarket.org/u-s-21-road-market/" target="_blank">US 21 Road Market</a>, a 110-mile, multistate yard sale from Wytheville, VA to Harmony, NC. My booth is in the same spot as last year: outside the Lakes to Florida Grill, Rt. 21, Wytheville, VA.</li>
<li><u>29 July</u>: <a href="http://www.wyvacon.com/" target="_blank">WyVACon</a>; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wytheville Community College, Wytheville, VA. I do plan to sell & sign my books at this event while my husband mans the yard-sale booth. And yes, he has already agreed to that duty. :D</li>
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It has been quiet on The Maze since my last posting on 3 March 2017. The reason is quite simple: my dad passed away five days later, and I have been mired in the legalities of probate and the emotional wasteland of grief.<br />
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I had planned to upload a springtime floral image to grace the April 2017 issue of <i>The Dawnflier</i>, which under normal circumstances I would have published on the first of the month. But as any adult child who has lost their last surviving parent knows, the business of settling the decedent's affairs is relentless and unforgiving. Struggling with grief makes the administrative chores that much more burdensome. Whenever I begin to feel overwhelmed, I remind myself to "just keep swimming." For me, who had spent 13 of my first 18 years on this earth in a competition pool, the advice is particularly apt.<br />
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Betrayed by her father and sold as payment of a Roman tax debt to fight in Londinium's arena, gladiatrix-slave Rhyddes feels like a wild beast in a gilded cage. Celtic warrior blood flows in her veins, but Roman masters own her body. She clings to her vow that no man shall claim her soul, though Marcus Calpurnius Aquila, son of the Roman governor, makes her yearn for a love she believes impossible.<br />
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Groomed to follow in his father’s footsteps and trapped in a politically advantageous betrothal, Aquila prefers the purity of combat on the amphitheater sands to the sinister intrigues of imperial politics, and the raw power and athletic grace of the flame-haired Libertas to the adoring deference of Rome's noblewomen.<br />
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Marcus Calpurnius Aquila sprawled on his belly across the cushioned and linen-draped marble massage table, his head, arms, shins, and feet jutting over the table’s padded edges. As the male slave worked eucalyptus-scented unguent into the aching muscles, Marcus could feel the tensions of combat seep away.<br />
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Citing “official business” yet again, Agricola had declined to witness Marcus’s gladiatorial bout in Londinium’s amphitheater this afternoon. His opponent had fought well, causing Marcus in his scanty armor to work up a sweat that, judging by the reverberating high-pitched cheers, had all the women swooning with delight.<br />
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Never mind that Marcus, who fought under his cognomen, Aquila, the Eagle, remained a perennial favorite with the crowd. Agricola never missed an opportunity to point out that his arena exhibitions—and the resulting private liaisons with adoring female spectators—flirted with the precipice of social acceptability and could damage Marcus’s political aspirations.<br />
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