Time keeps slipping away

Hello all,

Sable Angel here.

Time... when we're young, it plods along with the step of a tortoise. As we age, somewhere along the line the tortoise picks up speed and by the time we're able to enjoy the fruits of time on our hands, the tortoise has morphed into a cappuccino drinking rabbit.

Can you believe we are entering the month of March on Tuesday? Where did the time go? With the entry into the Lion/Lamb month, we celebrate St. Patrick's contribution to the world... and a new release by RoguePhoenixPress--A St. Patrick's Day Tale.

My contribution to the tale is the beginning troubles of the wee folk in the meadows outside Eugene, Oregon. Disturbing happenings enter their otherwise idyllic daily lives. Night elves, normally reclusive beings resembling humans, are appearing in more numbers than the fae folk of the meadow realized. Why are they here?

Tiamoon, a self-professed guardian of the valley, is drawn into the fray in an effort to save the fae from losing their valley. Their acrid response to her offer to help surprises Tia and she withdraws from publicly helping. But she can't walk away, after all this is her valley too.

Be sure to download a copy of A St. Patrick's Day Tale to enjoy while riding out the unexpected storms that pop up in spring.

Keep your wings warm and ice free.

Sable Angel

Other Doors receives 3.5 angel eyes

I give G. L. Helm's Other Doors a strong "3" rating in the fantasy/science fiction category. The protagonist, Ben Fordham, a resident of Los Angeles, would have never believed meeting a tattoo artist and submitting to an elaborate tattoo would lead him on a tormenting adventure, dramatically affecting him and the people he meets.

Ben finds himself in another world, resembling medieval times, where the God of Good, Lord Airs and the God of Evil, Lady Tarsa, are married, making them odd bedfellows. The protagonist seeks the truth of why he is there and soon finds himself thrust to the forefront with the power to solve their chaotic world.

Ben relies on Rema, a healer, to mend his physical wounds. Amorous feelings toward her soon kindle. Together, along with a bandit and a soldier, their journey across strange lands gets them closer to the absolute truth to their existence.

The characters Ben Fordham encounters are authentic and memorable. The transition between scenes is smooth. There's a slight overuse of the word, which. Otherwise, the sentence and paragraphs flow together, making it a comfortable read. The ending of the story…. You'll have to read the book to find out, and you won't be disappointed.

Reviewed by: G. L. Didaleusky: Author of numerous short stories and the mystery novel Frozen Death.

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Anthology Fun

St. Paty's Day Tale—Anthology—or not an Anthology, I suppose that is the proverbial question. Yes it was written by three different authors and yes, it has three quite different stories within the covers. However they all flow together to make one story.

The first story, Star Crossed a historical romance, is set in 1816 Ireland. The tale was born from a story my mother used to tell me about my Great Grandfather who is a member of the Orange Men Hall of Fame. He and his friends, both protestant and catholic, would be bosom buddies during the week. However, on Sunday after church they would square off and fight each other, only to be friends again when the fighting was finished. I took this story a bit farther with a feud between the two families.

Being firmly Irish, I have four fairies who add drama and laughter to the story. Of course we have the good fairies set against the pagan fairies. Who will win out? Well you will have to read the tale to discover all that happens. I'm looking forward to the release of this book. It will prove to be a fun read.

Valentines Day

Every February 14th we celebrate Valentines Day. Each year, people exchange over 141 million Valentines cards expressing their love.
How did the Valentine tradition start? There are two popular legends of St. Valentine. One story tells that St. Valentine was a priest during the third century when Emperor Claudius II ruled Rome. The Emperor needed more young men to be soldiers so he outlawed marriages. Valentine felt this was unfair so he married couples in secret. When Claudius found out he ordered Valentine to be put to death.
Another story tells of Valentine, while in prison, falling in love with his jailer's daughter. Valentine sent her a letter signing it 'from your Valentine', an expression still used today.
What do you think of when you think of Valentines Day?
This question was posed to my characters, in The Look of Love, as they planned the Sweethearts Banquet for the Forest Ridge Fire Department. The answer to the question soon changed their lives as they looked at love and each other differently.
Send greeting to someone you love tomorrow.
Happy Valentines Day!
Cinnamon.

The Haversham Legacy by Nickie Fleming gets 4 angel eyes

The Haversham Legacy

Reviewed by Mindy MacKay

Rating: 4

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The Marquis of Haversham and his wife are murdered as part of a plot to seize his fortune and title, but there's a hole in the scheme: the Marquis's daughter and heiress, Justine, yet survives.

Adopted and raised by a highwayman, Justine has no idea about the nature of her true parentage. Her life spirals into one adventure after another, bringing her up against the rigid hierarchy, throwing her into maritime battles, and pushing her into the arms of a dashing sailor with a vendetta.

The Haversham Legacy is a beautiful blend of the lavish and the picaresque, combining courtly life with swashbuckling adventure. The plot moves fast and the settings are effortless to step into. Fleming's clever use of archetype creates a story that is easy to identify with. This book is like a novelization of all the joy and pathos one might find in a classic black-and-white movie. Despite a few romance scenes that range from tender to heated, I think this is a book is fun for the whole family. However, I do wish Justine was introduced much earlier in the story; she has such a big role and is sure to be an instant reader favorite. For fans of history, mystery, and intrigue, The Haversham Legacy is a must-read.

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SELF-LOVE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

"The deep love you seek starts and ends with the love you have for you. Every person on this planet, including you, desires to be deeply loved. At the core of your soul, your spirit requires that in this lifetime you seek out and find unconditional and pure love. The reason most of us spend our lives searching without ever really finding it, is not because this precious love doesn't exist, or even that it is rare. You’ve been taught to look in the wrong places--outside of yourself--when the truth is that the love you seek starts and ends with the love you have for you."

This quote is from THE MADLY IN LOVE WITH ME GUIDEBOOK. It's the self described "official mini-book of self-love" created by Christine Arylo. You can get a free copy of this mini-book by visiting http://www.madlyinlovewithme.com/.

Sable Angel touched on the topic of self-love last week. I've been reading a lot recently about the importance of loving yourself, not in a narcissistic or selfish way, but in a way that recognizes unconditional love and respect for yourself are keys to achieving what you truly want in life.

As a romance author, this message particularly resonates with me. This is what I write about. This is what my heroes and heroines must realize to reach their happily ever after.

So do I practice this is my own life? Um, let's just say I need to read Arylo's guidebook closely.

Over the past few weeks, I've come face to face with the realization that I have been living many of the ways Arylo points out as signs we don't take care of ourselves. Pushing myself physically and beating myself up mentally. Not feeling good enough no matter how much I do. Wearing my busyness like a badge of honor. Oh man, I could go on and on!

However, as I emerge from several weeks of intense focus on remodeling my house, I've also learned how much I can accomplish. I've learned sometimes I need to just move forward when procrastination pulls me toward a "bright, shiny new project," and sometimes I need to take a break when I'm feeling overwhelmed.

I also reached a huge (for me) realization: the world did not end when I simply said "no," I can't help with this or that project right now.

With all these realizations fresh in my mind, February--the month of love--is the perfect time to continue my path toward self love. Especially since I need to finish my series of nine books this year. LOL! Did I mention overcommitting my time was a challenge for me?

How about you? Do you make time to love yourself? How do you do that?