The countdown is well underway! 3 days to our first author reading: Jennifer M. Zeiger, here to read from her recently released YA Fantasy novel Quaking Soul on Monday, January 25th! Chapter Twenty-One, continued "What's with the Jekyll and Hyde thing?" Robert demanded. Elaina was wondering, too, but, even though Rose looked more approachable, it didn't seem … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 57
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Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 56
So, since a couple of readers expressed an interest in reading more, I thought I'd take a page from one of my favorite writer bloggers (Lisa at Boondock Ramblings) and post the next part a little early. It's not the anticipated scene, but it comes next in the story. The information Rose is about to … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 56
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Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 55
Chapter Twenty, continued "You're staring." Robert smiled. "I like your dress?" Elaina snorted. It was true; he liked her dress. Green was a pretty color on her. But he also liked the sparkle in her eyes, the roses in her cheeks, the smile on her lips, the spring in her step. She'd been chattier, too. … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 55
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Book Reviews: Bellarose and Gerard by Carla Reighard
Title: Bellarose (Prequel to The Aerowyn Tales series) and Gerard (Book 1 in The Aerowyn Tales) Author: Carla Reighard Publisher: Self-published Publication date: July 1, 2020 and July 12, 2020 Genre: Fantasy One Sentence Summary: Bellarose's new friend, Layney, introduces her to a magical library where books come to life and Bellarose is swept away on an adventure. Bellarose As … Continue reading Book Reviews: Bellarose and Gerard by Carla Reighard
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Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 54
I, er, sort of forgot about Elaina's friends Lily and Camille. But they're back now, trying to be the protective friends they are. Gosh, this thing really needs a rewrite! Chapter Twenty I took pity on Claudia. I'd seen her at party after party. She wasn't the prettiest or the most graceful. She was nothing … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 54
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Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 53
So, this part is reeaallyy long. But I didn't like the thought of leaving off halfway through the chapter since I'll be off for two weeks. Chapter Nineteen Giselle was driven. Ambitious. A little scary. She'd come because of her curiosity, and wound up being picked by me. She was starting medical school in two … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 53
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Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 52
Chapter Eighteen, continued "We're here, sir," the stable hand said hesitatingly, bringing the horses to a halt. Robert stood and steadied himself before clapping the young man on the shoulder and thanking him. He clambered out of the wagon and then reached to help Elaina out. "You sure you don't want me to call Clarice … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 52
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Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 51
Chapter Eighteen Valerie was sweet, but kind of boring. She had a real love for horses, but not much else. Needless to say, our conversations weren't particularly stimulating, but she definitely won the hearts of all the horses. I think they were sadder than I was when she'd finally had enough of my mother telling … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 51
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Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 50
Note: And, with this post, I am off for the next few days to celebrate Thanksgiving with my family, but will be back on Monday. To my fellow Americans, happy Thanksgiving! To all my international friends, um, happy Thursday through Sunday! Chapter Seventeen, continued Robert cursed as he looked into the library. It was the … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 50
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Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 49
Chapter Seventeen, continued Nigel found Robert furiously pacing in his maroon study. He had to admit it was better than brown, but not much of an improvement. Still, it had been good for his young master, and the lady he was courting. "Did you know?" Robert demanded as soon as Nigel had slipped into the … Continue reading Queen of the Garden of Girls, Part 49
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