Sometimes we get so busy with life that we forget to stop and smell the roses or watch a sunset. I have been so busy this year that I had no time to do much of either. I remedied that with a mini-vacation.
I was able to spend a few days on the East Coast with my two brothers, one of my daughters, and my four-year-old grandson. I also managed to get a book signing in at Booktrader in Hamilton, New Jersey, where I was finally able to meet a few of my street team members! I also got to meet some of my readers as well as meet new ones.
This was a trip that I know my mamma would have thoroughly enjoyed. It was a bittersweet few days.
This was my first trip out east and I loved every minute of it. (You can read about it on my blog.) I've also posted lots of pictures and a video of my grandson playing in the ocean on my Facebook page.
So now it is back to work and honestly, I love working every bit as much as I love mini-vacations. However, I've promised my husband that I'll stop to smell the roses or dip my toes into the ocean with a little more frequency.
Lots of sales and specials in this newsletter, from me, as well as other authors.
Remember our soldiers this Memorial Day weekend, too!
Hugs,
Suzan
Kobo Users
For this weekend only, Kobo users in Canada can get a digital copy of Rowan's Lady for only 99 cents! Just use the promo code MAY35 at checkout. This is a special that is exclusive to Canadian Kobo users only. Don't worry. Other countries will follow over the next few weekends.
Week Six RONE Voting
Week six of reader voting for the RONEs ends tomorrow! This is such an exciting time for me and the authors of The Scrolls of Cridhe, Highland Winds authors. Our collection is in the running for Best Anthology of 2015.
You can vote at InD'Tale Magazine. This week the categories are: Best Anthology, Best Mystery, and Best Steamy Contemporary.
I am delighted to work on this collaboration of new stories with these fabulous authors! Kathryn Le Veque, Eva Devon, Eliza Knight, Cynthia Wright and Christi Caldwell.
You can now pre-order your copy at Amazon, iBooks, and Kobo.
With Dreams Only Of You
One legend. One family. One chance to reverse the tides of fortune.
With Dreams Only of You is a unique multi-genre collection of an ancient curse that sweeps through hundreds of years of the same family - from the Roman era to Medieval England and Medieval Scotland, then through the Tudor, Georgian, and Regency periods, finally ending with contemporary closure. The de Reyne family, and its generations of descendants, have more than just the family tree in common - they have a family heirloom that belonged to an ancestor, a Roman gladius said to be as cursed as it is valuable. Every generation of the family is saddled with this curse and every generation must overcome the mysteries of bad fortune brought about by the gladius. In their own way, each generation must find their own happiness.
This is an utterly unique collection of short novels comprised in one large book, written by six of Historical Romance's top authors - Christi Caldwell, Eva Devon, Eliza Knight, Kathryn Le Veque, Suzan Tisdale, and Cynthia Wright bring this deeply romantic and triumphant collection to you.
Medieval Tales of Romance Bundle
I get to hang out with some of the most awesome women in this business. For a limited time, you can get these four novels in one bundle for only 99cents.
Laurel O'Donnell's The Angel and the Prince, my book, Findley's Lass, Colleen Gleason's A Lily on the Heath, and Jackie Ivie's Morganna.
There was so much that I wanted to put into this first story, but space prohibited that. Hence, the second book, Saving Moirra's Heart.
Both stories are currently available for 99 cents.
Saving Moirra's Heart
We're still on target for our June 15, 2015 release! I'm almost done with the story and will be sending it off to my editors in the next couple of days!
You can pre-order your copy of Saving Moirra's Heart at Amazon and iBooks. It is currently only 99 cents.
As it stands at the moment, there will be only two stories in my Moirra's Heart Series, but as an author, I can tell you that you just never know. An idea might suddenly hit and you just have to run with it. But for now, Saving Moirra's Heart will be the last book.
From USA TODAY Best selling Author, Shelly Thacker -- His Stolen Bride.
Lady Laurien d'Amboise is swept up in danger, adventure, and forbidden love when she's kidnapped from her royal wedding—by her groom's most dangerous enemy, battle-hardened Highland lord Darach of Glenshiel. From a USA TODAY Bestselling Author, this is the long-awaited prequel novel to Shelly's bestselling Stolen Brides Series
From the beautiful and talented Christi Caldwell, you can pre-order Christi's upcoming release, Seduced By A Lady's Heart for only 99 cents!
Eloise is determined to win Lucien’s love once and for all...if only Lucien can set aside the pain of his past and risk all on a lady's heart.
The Rest Falls Away
From the awesome New York Times Bestselling Author Colleen Gleason -- The Rest Falls Away.
“Miss Victoria Gardella is called, on the eve of her debut into 19th century London Society, to pick up the stake of her family legacy of hunting vampires. Soon she will walk the moonlit streets, hunting the bloodthirsty creatures--all the while juggling balls, beaux, dance cards, and her lethal stakes.”
The first in a five-book romantic adventure series about Victoria Gardella in Regency-era London (all out now!)
Servings: about 2 pounds
Serving Size:
Nutrition: See Below
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ingredients
3 cups (18 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
Dash salt
1/2 to 1 cups chopped nuts (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (NOTE: I found that 1 1/2 tsp of vanilla was a bit strong for my liking, but I was using pure vanilla extract. I'd recommend using only 1/2 to 1 tsp of pure vanilla extract. Other than that, this recipe is awesome!)
Instructions
LINE 8- or 9-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
MELT chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt in heavy saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Spread evenly into prepared pan.
CHILL 2 hours or until firm. Remove from pan by lifting edges of foil. Cut into squares.
MICROWAVE METHOD
COMBINE chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt in 1-quart glass measure. Cook on HIGH (100% power) 3 minutes or until chips are melted, stirring after 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Proceed as above.
VARIATIONS
CREAMY DARK CHOCOLATE FUDGE: MELT 2 cups miniature marshmallows with chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Proceed as above.
MILK CHOCOLATE FUDGE: OMIT 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. Add 1 cup milk chocolate chips. Proceed as above.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHIP GLAZED FUDGE: FOLLOW above recipe using 3/4 cup peanut butter chips instead of nuts. For glaze, melt 1/2 cup peanut butter chips with 1/2 cup heavy cream. Stir until thick and smooth. Spread over chilled fudge.
