A COWBOY'S FATE art work

Thank you Debbie Taylor for another beautiful cover. This time for my up-coming release 

A COWBOY'S FATE

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A YEAR IN REVIEW at the McCarty Fickel house in Berthoud, Colorado

   2013 was an exciting year for the Berthoud Historical Society, especially at 
the McCarty Fickel house. 

    
        The spirit of the house is revered and kept alive by two very special people, John and Virginia. Their dedication is an inspiration to all.

   Each month in 2013, we hosted the delightful Fannie Palmer Luncheon. Here are a few of our beautiful table settings, fashioned according to the month, as we celebrated each season offered by Mother Nature. 

In February, Love was in the air,

and the luck of the Irish was with us in March. 

Before we knew it, Spring had sprung.

A special full-out Victorian Tea was in order. 





Resplendent with three types of delicate Tea Sandwiches, a delectable selection of cookies, and of course, scones with lemon curd.                                                                 

Accompanied by Black tea, 

the repast was served on our finest china. 

The serving maids were 

dressed beautifully for the occasion.

                              Gini, Jan, and Virginia

   It was an especially exciting day for me as I was invited to have a book signing for my March 2013 release, VICTORIAN DREAM.

    During the year, the lovely gift shop got spiffed up with new display features. Now it's easier to see all the great merchandise available for sale at the McCarty Fickel House.  

   Then came Summer, 

and a special visit from the 

Red Hat Ladies. 

Of course we were part of the

Berthoud Historical Home Tours. 

And the exciting tractor parade

 ran right past our door. 

The Fall season was glorious, 

and our tables were full.

In September the Gala/Silent Auction 
was a "roaring" success.

But before we knew it, 

the magic of Christmas was upon us.

    As a special treat this year, the McCarty Fickel House offered two nights of "Sugar Plums and Toys" featuring antique and collectible toys once belonging to the family who lived and played here. Refreshments included cookies and lemonade, with handmade wooden toys handed out to the children. 

The Christmas Angels were on hand too......

"God bless us every one".

What a wonderful year. 

Proud Auntie Gini

Mary and Jayme,

my niece and her husband in Alaska.

So proud of both of you.

Another contract with THE WILD ROSE PRESS

 
   I’m thrilled to announce I just signed a contract with The Wild Rose Press for book #6. It's a western novella called......

"FATE OF A COWBOY".

                                  The setting is 1880, Colorado.

                            "She believes in the Tarrot cards."

  "Four-of -a-kind is more his style."

"Either way, the cards never lie."

    Watch for "Fate of a Cowboy" coming in 2014...Follow the adventures of an English woman, Britania Rule, as she travels the Colorado backcountry with drifter/gambler Cody James.

More to come....regarding cover art and release date.  

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VICTORIAN DREAM by GINI RIFKIN EARNS 4.5 STAR REVIEW

Thank you, Darlene @ Still Moments Magazine for the 4.5 star review.

 

Darlene writes: A beautifully written story with an exquisite detailed setting for each scene and the enchanting landscape. The unexpected suspense with its twists and turns will keep your attention to the very end. This charming and emotion packed story is a must read.

 

Available now at Amazon, click link below

http://amzn.com/B00AE7K4PK

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Sisters, shopping, and sweet treats

    My sister's birthday and mine are only 1 week apart. Our little joke is to take each other to lunch, which basically is just payin' your own way. We look forward to this every year, and try to find a new place to experience, and of course it must feature great deserts.

   This year we went to Bistrot des Artistes. A french cafe that had a terrific menu and dreamy deserts.

    The outside was adorable, it was too cool to eat alfresco, but we made a pack to come back during a warmer month so we could wear long dresses and big hats and pretend we were on the Champs Elysées, or the Left Bank, or someplace French.  

 

 

The inside was delightful as well, with old world charm and whimsy.The menu included pumpkin soup, French onion soup, salads, and of course quiches, as well as various sandwiches, and panini.   

    Then there were the deserts, a sweet lovers dream. Chocolate Oblivion Cake, Carmel Oblivion Cake, Chocolate mousse, raspberry tarts, lemon meringue tarts, tiramisu, eclairs, and pies, cakes and cookies. We have to go back soon! 
 

     Finished feasting, there is a shop to browse filled with jams, homemade bread, cookbooks, crepe pans, linens, spices, ceramics, and other chachkies you can't live without.


    And if that isn't enough, there is an annex, kept at a very cold temperature, filled with imported cheeses and lots of samples for tasting.

   This year's location could be the all time favorite. And now I need some chocolate.

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BOOKS AND BREWS, A GREAT SUCCESS

 

 

 

   Thank you Jessi, and all the wonderful people at Farr Library in Greeley who made ReadCon 2013 possible. What a great experience.

 And thanks to my sister for fearlessly driving us to parts unknown (we only go a little bit lost!), and for manning the camera, and sharing the adventure.

  It was fun to meet other authors and readers, getting to know what genre they preferred, if they leaned toward E-books or paperbacks, etc.

 

  We  met several celebrities there. They were really good about us Paparazzi-ing them. 

 "Hi Edgar, my name is Virginia, just like your wife."

 

"Ooooh, Fabio, my hero."

 

                "Forget Scarlett, stay with me Rhett."


All in all a spectacular time......and I didn't even try the brew! Heard it was very good with lots of interesting "flavors".

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