Image by Pexels from Pixabay I seem to recall mentioning my intention to rewrite and improve one of my earliest publications, “Hidden Desires”. When I began, I thought, foolishly it would seem, that I could finish the modifications and get it published in time to mark the new year. Today, I want to announce that I am fully committed to fulfilling that promise—twelve months later, but still in celebration of the dawn of 2025. I’ll spare you the reasons for the delay. Let’s…
Photo by Chris Sansbury on Unsplash I confess to feeling a little morose on this particular Monday. November 11 or “Remembrance Day” as it’s called here in Canada, is a day of reflection and gratitude for me and my family, as it is for many across the world. The day brings somber memories of my father, who passed away in November 2011. Dad served in the US Marine Corp during WW II. He spent the war in the South Pacific, and was on…
https://www.themusicman.uk/voiceplay/I As I’ve said before, ad nauseum, I love music. With few exceptions, my interests vary, from fifties country to sixties pop and emerging heavy rock to classical masterpieces both old and new. A beautiful and harmonious blend of instruments, with or without voices, has been known to bring me to tears. A cappella, though, occupies another level of musical splendor. Many of us can carry a tune when we have a melody to follow, but few can do that…
Image by Pepper Mint from Pixabay As the last days of summer slip away one more time, I struggle with a mix of nostalgia and surprise. Wasn’t it just June? The long, sunny days passed in a seeming blur, leaving me to wonder, where did they go? Here’s a look back at summer’s highlights and the memories that keep me going as the season fades and winter seems impatient for its turn. 1. Chasing Long Days and Warm Nights Time Outdoors: Summer means…
In honor of the approaching creepiest night of the year, I thought it would be fun to do a post with some of your favorite Hallowe’en tunes! Hallowe’en is admittedly not one of my favorite holidays, but I still remember trick-or-treating as a kid, or more recently going out with my children. The sudden infusion of tasty sweet treats is fine, though I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, and it’s certainly not good for my waistline or general…
Image by TAI-Design from Pixabay Here are some fascinating trivia tidbits about the Regency Era in England (1811–1820), a period known for its distinctive social, cultural, and artistic developments: 1. Prince Regent’s Extravagance The period is named after George IV, who served as the Prince Regent due to his father George III’s mental illness. The Prince Regent was known for his lavish lifestyle and love of extravagant parties, often plunging the royal family into debt. His indulgent lifestyle made him both popular and…
For those interested in audiobooks, I have a few new ones, including several coming up. One of those audiobooks, The Challenge of Entail, is now being offered for sale at a heavily discounted price. If you have not yet given this book a listen, now is the time to have a look. From now until November 9th, it is on sale for 60% discount. I hope you enjoy it! https://www.audiobooks.com/promotions/promotedBook/773562/challenge-of-entail?refId=158977
Image by Tibor Janosi Mozes from Pixabay I want to introduce you to Lana Del Rey, a singer I found last week. A couple of her videos were included in an article I was reading and, in a rare moment of inspiration, I decided to listen to one called Video Games. I’m not sure what I expected, but this song was a pleasant surprise: This song is one of few recent releases I would bother listening to again. The arrangement is beautiful and…
For today’s post, I thought I would do a bit of a recap of recent audiobook releases and what is coming in the future. I tend to focus much less on audiobooks, and there is a specific reason for it. Once I provide Tantor with the manuscript, they run with it and do everything else. By contrast, as an independent author, I handle all aspects of the process for eBook and physical formats, though of late I have farmed out…
Above image by Ryan KLAUS from Pixabay Welcome to Trivia Thursday. Today, we’re diving into some iconic travel destinations, each known for its unique golden glow—whether it’s a sunset, landmark, or natural wonder. Can you guess them based on a single golden clue? Test your knowledge, and don’t forget to check the answers at the end. Clue #1: “A Sea of Golden Sands, Larger Than Some Countries” Hint: This desert is home to some of the most expansive dunes in the world,…