ROMANCING THE 8 TCRW STYLE

    Again, Cody burst out laughing, this time even harder.

   Glancing around the wagon, the reason became clear, and Britania gasped in alarm. One of her trunks had burst open, spewing lacy beribboned undergarments hither and yon. 

   These were not items worn by the type of lady she pretended to be. They were outrageous dainties, a jezebel's delight, couture de jour for a whore.

   “Oh, bloody ’ell.”

                                                    Set in Colorado, 1880

                                                     

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GREELEY READCON/BOOKS & BREWS 2014

                   What a wonderful evening. 

It started with a beautiful gift from my thoughtful sister Kathy....made me feel so special. 


Then instead of heading West, young man. We headed East to Greeley.

 It was still daylight when we reached Zoe's Cafe

We quickly got set up. 

             Then sat back and enjoyed the fun. 

                   This year we ran into a 
              whole new group of celebrities. 

Who doesn't love Superman?

    And Gandolf promised I could go
                   on the next adventure. 

There were wonderful cake truffles from "Batter-up Cakes, tea and beer.  

   with music by the Dixie Leadfoot band.

 Lots of nice folks attended, and sales were good,
and it ended as it began, with a gift! 

   Thank you Meagan at the High Plains Library district and all those who helped to make this a terrific evening. Love my tote.

Romancing the 8

Again, Cody burst out laughing, this time even harder.

   Glancing around the wagon, the reason became clear, and Britania gasped in alarm. One of her trunks had burst open, spewing lacy beribboned undergarments hither and yon. 

   These were not items worn by the type of lady she pretended to be. They were outrageous dainties, a jezebel's delight, couture de jour for a whore.

   “Oh, bloody ’ell.”

                                       Set in Colorado, 1880

                                                       

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Greeley ReadCon 2014 / Books and Brews @ Zoe's Cafe

So proud to be invited to ReadCon 2014, and Books and Brews in Greeley, Co. 

October 25, 2014

per the High Plains library district: ReadCon is Northern Colorado’s Premier event for readers and writers. Not to mention audiobook lovers, podcasters, zombie fans, local authors, poets, films fans, gadget geeks and comic nerds. Like any great, big life event, like any beautiful faraway place, like the best day of your life, it can’t be described. You’ve just got to be there. 
         Multiple venues + multiple presentations = multiple fun!                              www.readcon.us

   This year, the Books and Brews portion will be held at Zoe's Cafe Coffee Shop, located at 715 10th Street in Greeley. 

   With over 35 authors and several breweries represented, along with the toe tapping music of the Dixie Leadfoot Band, it promises to be a fun evening. 

   Please stop by and support your local authors. Pickup a few books for the winter months ahead. Talk to an author about the genre you write and in which you'd like to be published.

      Last year's event, featured a few celebrities. 

a girl can dream......

Hope to see you Oct. 25th at Zoe's 5:30 -7:30 PM. 

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LADY GALLANT by Gini Rifkin 4 STARS

Thank you Still Moments Magazine 

for reviewing LADY GALLANT 

Purchase paperback or download e-book at http://amzn.com/B003G2ZFTA. 

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Thank you Longmont Library

 Thank you Longmont Library 

                 for Showcasing my Books! 

               You can find all four books in the
                        Local Author's section

              VICTORIAN DREAM and IRON HEART                               got special attention. 

                                                       Photo's by Kathy Brown

 As a child, I spent many, many hours in the library, wandering the rows, discovering new worlds, some that exist only in one's mind. Books are the windows to the world. Try one soon. Turn the pages, breathe life into the characters and set them free......Keep the art of reading alive. 

                       Shiloh says, "please read me a story." 

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Merry Mabon the Autumnal Equinox 2014

                       Don't miss the big event September 22nd. 

   As the sun marches to the south, it rises later and sets earlier, on September 22nd, the hours of light and dark will be equal, this is the Autumnal Equinox. This is the fleeting union of solar and lunar forces. A time of wonder. It is a time to honor our elders and all who have taught us, regardless of age. 

   In the Northern Hemisphere, and depending on where you live, the Autumnal Equinox will occur at 10:29 EDT, 9:29 CDT, 8:29 MDT, and 7:29 PDT on 9/22. The sun will rise due east and set due west. 

  

  According to the old ways, this is a quarter day, rather than a 

cross-quarter day, and therefore unlike groundhog day it is a 

direct barometer as far as the weather to come.  

Mabon is a time to find balance, and being the second harvest it is a time to be thankful for our bounty. We give thanks for the light we have enjoyed as we honor the Green Man of the Forest.  

                     (The following information is adapted from the website of Akasha Ap Emrys)


                                         The Symbols of Mabon: 

wine, gourds, pine cones, acorns, grains, corn, apples, pomegranates, vines such as ivy, dried seeds, and horns of plenty.

                                       Herbs of Mabon: 

Acorn, ferns, grains, honeysuckle, marigold, milkweed, myrrh, passionflower, rose, sage, Solomon's seal, thistle, and vegetables.

                                       

                                      Foods of Mabon: 

Breads, nuts, apples, pomegranates, and vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions.

                                      Incense of Mabon: 

                                         myrrh, and sage.

                                        Colors of Mabon: 

                     Red, orange, russet, maroon, brown, and gold.


                                     Stones of Mabon: 

                        Sapphire, lapis lazuli, and yellow agates.


                                   Activities of Mabon: 

                               

    Making wine, gathering dried herbs, plants, seeds and seed pods, walking in the woods, scattering offerings in harvested fields, offering libations to trees, adorning burial sites with leaves, acorns, and pine cones to honor those who have passed over.

                                 Spellworkings of Mabon: 

Protection, prosperity, security, and self-confidence. Also those of harmony and balance.

                                     Deities of Mabon: 

                                              Persephone
  Goddesses-Morgan, Epona, Persephone, Pamona and the Muses. 


                                     
   Gods-Mabon, Thor, Hermes, and The Green Man.





Wherever you may be, whatever your beliefs, I wish you food for the table, the love of friends and family, and a warm and peaceful hearth as we step toward winter.