I have been dealing with nasty chronic pain for almost 5 years now. I took an antibiotic, Cipro, that wreaked havoc on my entire body. Some days, just standing up is a chore. Other days, I feel fine. When I was offered the opportunity to review the book Forever Painless by Miranda Esmonde-White, I jumped at …
Book Review: Carry On
Sometimes, you want to read a book that knocks you on your feet with the story it tells. When I agreed to review Carry On, I was excited because the story sounded so good. I’ve always been a big fan of books and films that let you get to know someone – either fiction or biography – …
GUEST POST: The 6 Best Oktoberfest Celebrations in America
Please enjoy this guest post courtesy of Harry Parsons from Arcadia Publishing. Germany isn’t the only country that looks forward to Oktoberfest every year. It’s just as popular here in America, and it’s not hard to see why. To begin with, many Americans are of German descent themselves. Also, what red-blooded American doesn’t love a …
Shadows of the Forest Cover Reveal
Shadows of the Forest Emma Michaels Publication date: November 5th 2016 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Everyone is dying to live in the Shadows of the Forest. They gave me three rules to follow in exchange for my brother’s life: 1. Do not enter the West Wing; 2. Do not go outside after darkness falls; and …
Book Blitz & Giveaway: Dotz
Dots Angie M. Brashears Publication date: October 1st 2016 Genres: Adult, Contemporary This is a story about two strangers with nothing but grief in common. Mason is great at connecting dots in other people’s life’s, but not so much in his own. His website, The F#ck it List, is all about connecting sexual requests. Matching …
Guest Post: Autumn Brunch Pairings
Today, we have a guest post provided by Jeriann Watkins, blogger at dairyairhead.com. She’s talking about how to offer fall brunch wine pairings that will please all of your guests. Summer gets a good reputation for social eating: picnics, baseball games, family reunions – these are all food-centric events that happen mostly in the summer. But fall …
Masquerade Tours Book Blast: Good Things
““ Good things come from unexpected places… Magic and mayhem. Vampires and gods. Cops and werewolves. The binding thread of mysticism in the modern world and acts of kindness, small and large, random and focused. Join these ten authors as we travel through their worlds. All of the author proceeds from the …
Summer and Wine Go Hand in Hand
*This is a post from one of my advertising partners. It contains affiliate links. Should you decide to try Wine Awesomeness, I will receive a percentage of the sales at no extra cost to you. In fact, at the bottom of this post, you’ll find a link allowing you to start your journey with this …
I Didn’t Taste 24 Rosé Wines… Yeah, I Tasted 24 Rosé Wines
If my title didn’t make you flinch and feel taken aback, well, you must think that I’m pulling your leg. I’m not! We’re lucky to have a great wine and spirits store here that does free tastings, and in honor of Cinco de Mayo, they put on an event called “Pinko de Mayo 2016.” They …
The Solis Dress by Sofilantjes
So we’ve all had some sort of flu/cold/plague (HAH) thing this week, and I’d planned to get this post up before now. I love this dress! Sofilantjes (you’ve seen my Liv Skirt, Otium Top, Iridis Dresses, and Brueram Dresses) has come out with this new pattern – the Solis Dress (affiliate link). There are three different …
