Mom and Grandma Bert from around 1994 in Winona MN
http://lifeafter50m.blogspot.com/2014/04/pope-francis-proclaims-pope-john-xxiii.html
Remembering my Mom on my 52nd birthday. Follow the link to learn more.
Mom will always be in my heart for without her there would be no me. God bless all the Mothers everywhere may you know how much of a difference you make. Peace.
Here’s the link to my #LetsMove video for today: http://youtu.be/AcZR-vZ0tBM
See my whole video blog journey on You Tube #LetsMove for exercise daily since February 24th, 2014. Keep moving everyone.
Exercise and eating right, and watching portion sizes works. 3 oz protein and not more than 11 oz total for each of my 3 daily meals works for me.
How to make the most out of your food choices? See my book review link below for
– that book works.
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Believe you can make a difference in your life and you will.
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Tagged #Doing, #letsmove, Blogs, Book Review, Exercise, Inspiration, reviews, Walking, Weight
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“A Summer Bewitchment [The Knight and the Witch 2]”, by Lindsay Townsend
Why do I recommend “A Summer Bewitchment [The Knight and the Witch 2]”, by Lindsay Townsend?
1. The medieval portions are interesting – so many different worries in that time but in so many ways the same – self doubt doesn’t change no matter which century.
2. The writing is excellent. Lindsay brings her characters to life in the narrative, along with the country side, the horses and the villages.
3. Lindsay tackles prejudices in this tale of class and being different whether it be in how you act or what you look like. I like that those with differences triumph over those that are closed minded.
4. The mystery never fails in engaging my attention. How will the Knight and Witch find the lost girls, will they be safe? All questions are answered as the story unfolds.
5. A secret is disclosed that changes the Knight and Witches relationship.
I so hope that Lindsay will continue the Knight and Witch’s story with a book 3. These characters deserve to have many more adventures. Thank you, Lindsay Townsend for creating a world of adventure and acceptance. I appreciate you share your world of imagination with me. Keep on writing.
I got my Kindle e-book via iPad for Kindle app and Amazon at this link:
This book is the sequel to “The Snow Bride” by Lindsay Townsend, here’s a link to my book review:
https://melissablanchard62.wordpress.com/2014/02/26/recommend-the-snow-bride-by-lindsay-townsend/
Posted in Amazon, Amazon (Kindle), Amazon (UK), Amazon UK (Kindle), BookReviews, Books, Disfigurement, Historical Romance, HistoricalRomance, Hope, Hostage/Kidnap, Inspire, Kindle, Lindsay Townsend, LindsayTownsend, Witch
Tagged Book Review, books, Disfigurement, HistoricalRomance, Hostage/Kidnap, Inspiration, Lindsay Townsend, motivation, reading, reviews, Summer Bewitchment, Witch
Image from an Internet Google search on the phrase: The English Daughter, by Lindsay Townsend
“The English Daughter,” by Lindsay Townsend is a beautifully written romantic suspense novel showing the same mastery of the genre as Phyllis A. Whitney in her novel “Hunter’s Green”.
How do I explain the significance of this style of writing? Scenes so well crafted I can see the characters in my mind’s eye. Flowing movement of the players in quiet desperation to escape an evil force that is not fully identified until the very end.
“The English Daughter,” is about life and death with a tender romance that heals Val’s self-image. The love scenes are tasteful and allow for imagination – they are not the focus of the tale. The mystery of Val’s dreams and the unknown killer is the purpose of the telling.
First, I traveled to Corfu in Val’s dream – vivid and dark, where she witnesses a crime she could not have seen. Then I arrive in the beautiful Corfu – a place I’ve never been but feel as though I’ve been there through the brilliant depictions designed by Lindsay.
Beautiful landscapes, towns and intense sunlight is the backdrop where the crime was committed. Lindsay also uses Val’s vocation of piano restorer in the narrative. She weaves the intricacies of restoring wood to its original unblemished state into the healing of her cast.
Why do I recommend this book to all that enjoy romantic suspense? The account of Val’s life and travels in the here and now and in her dreams brings fulfillment to me as a reader. All of Lindsay Townsend’s work has had this impact on me. Her writing is a reminder to me of why I love reading books. Examing her work now takes me back to the stories I read as a teenager finding ideas of stories I’d like to explore from my Grandma Effie’s book of the month club. When yarns were written to engage the reader and take them on an adventure of discovery. “The English Daughter,” is a story that appeals to all generations and all genders. I hope you take the time to look up this book and take a trip to Corfu.
I enjoyed the audiobook production of this story as well. The narrator, Michelle Ford, does an excellent job of telling the account. Her voice is very melodic keeping me absorbed in the descriptive tale as I listen to it over and over.
I bought the audiobook from the following source:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/english-daughter-unabridged/id547504841
Kindle e-book is available at the link below
Learn of other points of purchase at Lindsay Townsend’s blog:
http://www.lindsaytownsend.net/2008/04/english-daughter.html
Posted in Amazon, Amazon (Kindle), Amazon (UK), Amazon UK (Kindle), Audiobooks, BookReviews, e-book, Hope, Inspire, iTunes, Kindle, Lindsay Townsend, LindsayTownsend, MurderMysteries, Mystery, Romance, Romantic Suspense
Tagged audiobooks, Book Review, books, Lindsay, Lindsay Townsend, LindsayTownsend, RomanceSuspense, Romantic Suspense, Townsend
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What happens when Carpathians meet Mage? You get “Dark Wolf,” by Christine Feehan. This Carpathain novel is special not only due to the Mage element but also because Skyler from “Dark Legend” is coming of age. Skyler is a key in both novels and I enjoyed being reintroduced to Skyler this time as a young woman instead of a damaged child that Francesca saves in “Dark Legend.”
Here’s a quote from “Dark Wolf,”
“‘No. You’re my best friend, Sky. Dimitri probably despises me and wishes I was dead, but he’s your lifemate and he’s been literally thrown to the wolves.’ Josef sent her a little grin, pleased with his pun. ‘Of course I’m going to help you. I helped you come up with this plan, didn’t I? And it will work.”
Skyler, Josef and Paul are on a mission to save Dimitri from a slow tortuous death at the hands of the Lycans. The wolves mistake Dimitri for a monster that will destroy them all when all he’s ever done is protect them.
Skyler learns she has more gifts than she thought, but will they be enough to keep them all safe as they attempt to free Dimitri? Will they reach Dimitri before his heart is attacked by the silver the Lycans have been injecting into his body?
I enjoyed this story, “Dark Wolf,” by Christine Feehan. The scenes are vividly described. The characters are people I’d like to get to know more because I appreciate their loyalty and love for one another.
The audiobook is well produced by Brilliance Audio at http://www.audiobookstanddl.com/. The two narrators, Phil Gigante and Natalie Ross, do an excellent job team reading “Dark Wolf.” Trading off when the male or female characters are prominent in the scenes. The characters are easy to identify and the story free flowing with dialog that lends itself well to reading.
“Dark Wolf,” brings new life to the Carpathian story adding new possibilities to the characters and their journey fighting vampires and evil where ever they find it. Christine Feehan’s characters bring healing to those that need it the most. The evil elements in the stories are brought to justice in ways that are fair and equatable. The women are strong and capable of taking care of themselves and those they love. Keep on writing, Christine.
I’m thankful that Hennepin County Library had this title available on Overdrive rented downloads.
Here are other places to acquire “Dark Wolf.”
Book
Kindle
http://ttpbooks.com/category/WRW.html
Follow the link above to place a virtual signing order.
Here’ what I put on order for the virtual Signing:
THE COLLECTOR (APRIL 15 ON SALE) by Nora Roberts
NORA ROBERTS / J D ROBB coffee mug
SURPRISING LORD JACK by Sally MacKenzie
TURN UP THE HEAT by Kimberly Kinkaid
HIS ENCHANTMENT by Diana Cosby
THE MacGREGORS:ALAN & GRANT by Nora Roberts
CHESAPEAKE BLUE by Nora Roberts (Special Offer)
“The WRW Mega Booksigning will be
Friday April 4th from 11:30 – 1:30
Scheduled to attend Robyn Carr, Robin Perini, Liliana Hart, Tara Janzen, Cathy Maxwell, Diana Cosby, Diane Gaston, Kimberly Kincaid, Sally MacKenzie, Kieran Kramer, Leigh Duncan, P. A. DePaul,
Meridith Bond, Mary Strand, Mindy Klasky & Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb”
Quoted material and images copied from the following website:
http://ttpbooks.com/category/WRW.html
Posted in Books, BookSignings, Bookstores, Diana Cosby, EasternUnitedStates, Historical Romance, HistoricalRomance, Hope, Inspire, JDRobb, Kimberly Kinkaid, Nora Roberts, NoraRoberts, Romance, Sally MacKenzie, THE MacGREGORS, Turn The Page Bookstore Cafe
Tagged Book Stores, books, Boonsboro, Brick & Mortar, Cathy Maxwell, Diana Cosby, HistoricalRomance, Inspiration, Kimberly Kincaid, Kimberly Kinkaid, Liliana Hart, murder, mysteries, Nora Roberts, Nora Roberts NORA ROBERTS, reading, Robin Perini, RomanceSuspense, Sally MacKenzie, THE MacGREGORS
Thanks, Organic Ready every time I visit your site find out more I need to know. Thank you.
Hope everyone is able to tune tonight to show how much America and the world values family entertainment the whole family is able to watch together.
While doing my #LetsMove 30 minutes I made a video http://youtu.be/BOrw1uQtKFw I mentioned how much we need a season 2 and the sun shined through – makes me think that some heavenly powers would also like a Season 2. Tune in tonight and let the sun shine through.
If you want to catch up on the show – episodes are available on iTunes. Check out some wholesome family entertainment.
Thanks to all for their support on my #LetsMove tweets was able to handle the outside walk no trouble this time. All things are possible if we have faith like a mustard seed.
Keep on moving and tweeting and promoting When Calls The Heart its important to lift up what’s good and right in the world.
Peace,
Melissa Blanchard
Posted in Hallmark Channel, Hope, Inspire, TV Based On Books, TV Shows, TVShows
Tagged Hallmark Channel, Inspiration, motivation, TVShows, WhenCallsTheHeart
Hi Everyone,
Hope where you are the weather is getting milder, frozen North is still frozen but we have hope – around 40 today so all things are possible.
This is a note on my philosophy on book reviews. I’m not doing my reviews for money or any sort of compensation – such as free books or other give a ways.
I’m doing my reviews because a librarian once told me to read only what you like when its for entertainment. So I read for enjoyment and hope you’ll be able to pick out books you’ll like based on my reviews.
Since I’m doing this as a way to share my likes you won’t see critical reviews on this site. Sometimes I wonder why, with our finite time on earth, some feel it necessary to be critical. You’ll accomplish much more by promoting and supporting authors you like and you’ll feel better when you’re sharing positive energy.
I do the same with any reviews on Amazon or iTunes where my user name is MissMed51. In those cases it will cover reviews not only on books, but movies, TV or equipment I may need to buy.
This is my soap box talk for tonight – won’t promise never to do another post like this one but will if needed. A good rule of thumb is this, if you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all. Don’t know who said that but have been hearing it in one form or another all my life and whenever I follow the advice my life goes very smoothly.
Also, one should always remember, each of us has a bias where anything is concerned. Know the books you enjoy reading and review those. There are many styles – find one that makes you say, yes, this is something I like.
Authors are making their living based on book sales – your opinion matters – make the most of it. My wish is to help out a few authors while sharing my joy in having shared an imaginary world with them for the length of the book. Hope you find something in what I write that helps you find your favorite book type that will lead to your next arm chair trip into the jungles of South America or the Carpathian Mountains in Europe. Take some time to travel.
Posted in Audiobooks, BookReviews, Books, HennepinCountyLibrary, Historical Romance, HistoricalRomance, Hope, Hostage/Kidnap, Inspire, MurderMysteries, Mystery, Romance
Tagged audiobooks, books, Brilliance Audio, Death Series, Enjoyment, Hostage/Kidnap, murder, mysteries, Promote, reviews
#Lets Move – get out and move for 30 minutes everyday.
Start Now
56:59 30 min walk 10 bike 10 warm up & down
1857 steps
100 cal
2.8 km
3 km/ hr
Bike stats cumulative for overall use
15.9 distance
1:07:49 TM
14.1 avg km/hr
19.8 max km/hr
March 24, 2014 in Hope, Inspire, Uncategorized
Tagged #Doing, #letsmove, Exercise, Inspiration, motivation, Walking, Weight
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