Monthly Archives: February 2016

Leap Year

posted on February 29, 2016 by

This week we’re discussing Leap Year on Open Book Blog Hop.  You know, I don’t worry too much about leap year.  I barely give it a thought – except, why do we have leap year? According to The Telegraph, leap year falls at the end of February, every four years, because of the disparity with…

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Barb’s Quiche

posted on February 26, 2016 by

This week our recipe is courtesy of Barbara Richwalski.  Barb is a wonderful person, has served our country in the U.S. Navy, and is an active member of my street team.  A message from Barb –  “This is a recipe I made up when I worked in a restaurant …and couldn’t eat the quiche because…

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Meet Me in Milwaukee

posted on February 25, 2016 by

I will be at the Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Luncheon on April 29th – May 1st.  I’d love to meet you. 2016 Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Event April 29 ­— May 1, 2016 Clarion Hotel Airport5311 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207 (414) 481-­2400 EVENTS TAKING PLACE ON THIS SPECIAL 5TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND EVENT!! (Some…

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Rochelle French Spotlight

posted on February 23, 2016 by

Rochelle French is a bestselling romance novelist and the author of the Meadowview series and the Vineyard Springs series. Her books feature contemporary characters falling in love in small town settings. She currently lives in Northern California in the same small town where she grew up, where she spends her days writing, wrangling her teenaged…

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Link Up

posted on February 23, 2016 by

Link round up. This week on Open Book Blog Hop we’re doing a link roundup.  Linking our favorite websites – blogs for you.  I have to admit, I’m so busy with my own stuff that I don’t get to search like I used to.  But I do have some stand by blogs that I try…

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What’s Cooking with Anna Celeste Burke

posted on February 19, 2016 by

This week our recipe is from Anna Celeste Burke.  I “met” Anna on Facebook and am involved in several groups and a project with her.  Her writing is smooth, her characters interesting and her stories are wonderful.  I hope you enjoy Anna’s French Toast and her stories. For me, food and cozy mysteries just go…

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Valentine’s Day – What does it mean to you?

posted on February 15, 2016 by

Valentine’s DayOpen Book Blog Hop Discussion Most of us are aware that Valentine’s Day is named after St. Valentine, also known as the Day of Love or Love Day. Many stories have come from history on how Valentine’s Day began, and you can choose, of course, which you prefer to believe. But, mostly we thought…

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Stephen Hawking

posted on February 15, 2016 by

Stephen HawkingSpotlight on Courage We all know that courage comes in many forms. This year, I will write about courage each Thursday hopefully showing all the forms that courage takes. This past weekend, Gene and I were on the road and stayed in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin for a book signing. In the evening on Saturday,…

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How to make a leather cuff bracelet

posted on February 8, 2016 by

  This week on Open Book Blog Hop we are sharing a tutorial.  I thought I would share how to make a leather cuff bracelet. I began with strips of leather I purchased at a craft store.  It wasn’t expensive and it was fairly easy to use.  This particular leather is brown in color and…

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Cucumber Salad – Recipe of the Week

posted on February 8, 2016 by

Ryleigh Rhodes is an author friend of mine and I am excited to share one of her favorite salads.  You can also check out Ryleigh’s books here.  I’ve read them all and I love them.   Cucumber Salad from Ryleigh Rhodes Originally, I found this recipe on Pinterest. I try to follow a paleo/organic type…

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