Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know

 What is your sentence, synonym or example for:

 

  "Gardyloo," the Scottish maid yelled before she threw the slop in the pot out the second floor window.

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 Did you know, alfalfa plants can grow roots forty feet long when on a search for water or moisture?

36 Plant Facts That Sound Fake But are True | FactRetriever 

 

 

Ketch-up Day

 

How are you? Have a good weekend? Your week going well?

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The Eternal Garden

 

 

Other than the garden pics, I got nothin. Pretty sparse pickins this week.  See you, in the cyber sense, tomorrow.

Weekend Wishes

 

 

Writerly Wednesday AND Did You Know Thursday

 What's your example, synopsis or definition for:

Example: Everywhen I see that child, she's reading a book. 

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 Did you know, instead of a diamond ring, penguins give their future mate a pebble when they propose? Go figure. Maybe it's a diamond in the rough or a hidden gem:)

For more information: 

145 Fun Facts About Animals That Will Fascinate 

How Penguins Use Pebbles as Part of Their Courtship Ritual - Animals Around The Globe 

 

Ketch-Up Day

 

For those of you who celebrate, did you have a lovely Easter?

Ours was quiet, but very nice. Hope yours was as well. 

 

                                             Easter flowers and vase from the HH.

What did you do to celebrate the day?

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 Can you find all four critters in the picture?

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The first irises of the season.

 

  

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Look I have baby grapes!

 

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Evening Garden Shots

 

 

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OMG. It's raining pollen.  We've never had this much pollen!

 

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Here's the four critters. Did you find them all? If so great job. If not: They do tend to blend.

 That's it for Tuesday, Blogger Buds. Have a glorious one.

 

Weekend Wishes

 

 

 

 

IWSG Wednesday and Did You Know Thursday

 

The first Wednesday of every month is officially IWSG day. IWSG was formed by Ninja Captain Alex Cavanaugh. Members post about their doubts and fears, discuss struggles and triumphs, and offer words of encouragement to others who are struggling.

 

Twitter handle: @TheIWSG  

Hashtag: #IWSG 

Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

The awesome co-hosts for

 April 1 posting of the IWSG are Melissa Maygrove, Cathrina Constantine, Kate Larkinsdale, and Rebecca Douglass!

Every month, we announce a question that members can answer in their IWSG post. These questions may prompt you to share advice, insight, a personal experience or story. Include your answer to the question in your IWSG post or let it inspire your post if you are struggling with something to say. 

Remember, the question is optional

 April 1 question - If you have a playlist (or could put one together) that either gets you in the groove to write or fits with one of your books, what is it? What type of music or what songs?

March/April Reviews in no particular order.

* Disclaimer. If I run into an occasional typo, I ignore them and don't factor them into my review.

 

THE NOTORIOUS MARQUESS by Marlene Suson

 

I have mentioned this before, but whenever I need a break from my usual fare, i.e. thrillers, or just want something light and frothy, with quick-witted dialogue and a romance that doesn't overpower, I turn to the older Regency Romances. They both relax and entertain. THE NOTORIOUS MARQUESS fit the bill. I read this book years ago. Recently, I dragged it out, dusted it off and reread it.  The plot is standard Regency.  The daughter of an earl escapes her evil brother, who controls her fortune, and in disguise, signs up to work as a governess to the sister of a notorious marquess.

I thoroughly enjoyed the story and read it in one sitting.

Highly recommended for those who enjoy Regency romances from the Barbara Cartland era.

 

SQUIRRELS: Protect Your Nuts by Sylvia Kay Rose

 

Romance writer Ellie Norris just wants to find a quiet place to write her next novel and maybe get away from her demanding fiancé while she’s at it.  Unfortunately, she picks Harton’s Crossing, a small town that is about to become overrun by murderous, flesh-eating squirrels.  Now she and Luke, the wildlife service agent must find out what has turned cute little fuzzy-tailed rodents into killing machines before the entire populace of Harton’s Crossing turns into squirrel fodder.

I loved this story. Comedy/horror—with a smidge of romance—at its best. The evil is pure and the good is heartwarming. While the protagonists are moral but slightly flawed, the villains have no redeeming qualities and get their comeuppance in a fitting manner.

The lines are classic and if you write you can relate with this one: “I can’t write right now. I’m going insane.”

“That’s not an unusual state for writers,” she shrugged.

I highly recommend SQUIRRELS, especially for folks who enjoy comedic horror or those who just want to kickback with a good read. Though beware, you may never look at squirrels quite the same again. 😊

Available at Amazon 

 

EYE OF BLIND by D. Wallace Peach

This is the 3^rd book in the Dragon Soul Quartet. In it, enemies must now unite to protect not only the dragons but villagers as well.  My two favorites in this story were Archer and her nemesis Kearney. They carried the story for me😊 Along, of course, with the author’s prose: “Supple webbing spread fans of water-colored silk, mottled like a moth’s feathery wings.”

There are a lot of characters to keep track of, but luckily the author has included an index.

D. Wallace Peach fans will love the personalities that appear in this story, but more than that they will love the dragons😊

Available at Amazon 

 

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Did you know, the author of Doctor Zhivago, Boris Pasternak, turned down the Nobel Prize for literature, for fear of retaliation on him and his family by the Soviet government?

 

For more information: 150 Interesting Facts About Our Favorite Authors [Infographic] 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by. 

 

 

Sandra