Tuesday Tidbit: CHANCE TO WIN A KINDLE

Do you wish you had a Kindle? Or wish you had more books on your Kindle?
 
This afternoon, May 26, 2020, I’m participating in a multi-author FaceBook party. We are giving away a Kindle, Amazon gift cards, and a Starbucks gift card.
 
The party starts at 3:30pm PDT (4:30pm Mountain, 5:30pm Central, 6:30pm Eastern).
https://www.facebook.com/groups/541277049330653/
 
Here is a sneak peak at the authors and their new releases.

BARE FOOT MEMORIES 

by Taylor Bennett
What if the biggest decision of your life wasn’t yours to make?

LET THE GHOSTS SPEAK 

by Bryan Davis
Let the ghosts speak—but will the sane heed their counsel?

THE DAMSEL’S INTENT 

by Mary Davis
Can Nicole learn to be enough of a lady to snag the handsome rancher?

THE LAST ROSES 

by Jeanette-Marie Mirich
When Delilah’s beloved god-daughter is kidnapped,

she sets out to bring Savannah back home.

A LATTE DIFFICULTY 

by Angela Ruth Strong
Can two baristas track down a gunman after

the espresso shot heard ‘round the world?

I’m in the 5:10-5:30pm PDT slot (6:10pm Mountain, 7:10pm Central, 8:10pm Eastern).

I hope to see you there!

The Quilting Circle series: Historical

romances stitched together with friendship and love.

COMING SOON!!! Book 3 THE DAMSEL’S INTENT releasing June 1, 2020

A hermit comes down from the mountains to snag a husband. #TheDamselsIntent

AND Book 1 will be coming out in audio format SOON!

Book 1 THE WIDOW’S PLIGHT

FREE Preview: http://a.co/1riJfrA

A single mother steps out of the shadows of abuse and into the sunshine. But will a secret clouding her past cost her the man she loves? Get it here for FREE on Kindle Unlimited or Kindle to buy for $4.99 or paperback for $12.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV4XDLH/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_XaM.DbMKBGBG1

#TheWidowsPlight

Book 2 THE DAUGHTER’S PREDICAMENT

FREE Preview: http://a.co/4UXlRN5

Can a patient love win her heart? Or will a forced marriage be the end of her romantic dreams? Get it here for FREE on Kindle Unlimited or Kindle to buy for $3.99 or paperback for $12.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQZVNWY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_WcM.DbRBRKVQ9

#TheDaughtersPredicament

#ChristianRomance #HistoricalRomance #Romance

MARY DAVIS s a bestselling, award-winning novelist of over two dozen titles in both historical and contemporary themes. Her 2018 titles include; "Holly and Ivy" in A Bouquet of Brides Collection, Courting Her Amish Heart, The Widow’s Plight, Courting Her Secret Heart , “Zola’s Cross-Country Adventure” in The MISSAdventure Brides Collection , and Courting Her Prodigal Heart . 2019 titles include The Daughter's Predicament and "Bygones" in Thimbles and Threads. She is a member of ACFW and active in critique groups.

Mary lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband of over thirty-five years and two cats. She has three adult children and two incredibly adorable grandchildren. Find her online at:

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Tuesday Tidbit: CHANGE OF PLANS

We’ve had a few days in the upper 80s, so I wanted to clean our yard furniture cushions so we can enjoy outside.

When I removed the fabric portion, I could tell they were a bit brittle. But I didn’t want to leave them dirty from being outside. Knowing they would likely spread a little, I put the covers in the washing machine anyway. I figured I would rather have them a little tattered but clean rather than dirty.

One turned out all right, but the others shredded more than I expected.

 

I didn’t feel like sewing covers because I didn’t want to mess with getting them to fit well. I figured if I could locate some knit fabric, I could make simple covers by cutting fringe and tying knots. I had some fabric in mind, but I couldn’t find it. After I digging around in a few boxed I located a suitable knit fabric that had enough yardage for all four cushions.

I cut circles several inches bigger than the cushions all the way around.
 
Then I made cuts an inch-ish apart all the way around.

Then I tied one top strip with the one below it. I did this about half of the way around.

Then I slipped the cushion inside and finished tying the strips to close up the covering.

 

They are just what I was looking for.

Though I wouldn’t have normally chosen this bright blue because our umbrella is green, they turned out cuter than I thought. These will stay inside except when we are sitting on them outside.

I’m participating in a FB author party on Friday, May 15th, with 7 other authors. I would love for you to stop by and join the fun! There are many opportunities to win books.
https://www.facebook.com/events/914228729002686/?active_tab=discussion
I’ll be giving away Kindle copies of The Damsel’s Intent that releases June 1, 2020.

The Quilting Circle series: Historical

romances stitched together with friendship and love.

COMING SOON!!! Book 3 THE DAMSEL’S INTENT releasing June 1, 2020

A hermit comes down from the mountains to snag a husband. #TheDamselsIntent

AND Book 1 will be coming out in audio format SOON!

Book 1 THE WIDOW’S PLIGHT

FREE Preview: http://a.co/1riJfrA

A single mother steps out of the shadows of abuse and into the sunshine. But will a secret clouding her past cost her the man she loves? Get it here for FREE on Kindle Unlimited or Kindle to buy for $4.99 or paperback for $12.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV4XDLH/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_XaM.DbMKBGBG1

#TheWidowsPlight

Book 2 THE DAUGHTER’S PREDICAMENT

FREE Preview: http://a.co/4UXlRN5

Can a patient love win her heart? Or will a forced marriage be the end of her romantic dreams? Get it here for FREE on Kindle Unlimited or Kindle to buy for $3.99 or paperback for $12.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQZVNWY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_WcM.DbRBRKVQ9

#TheDaughtersPredicament

#ChristianRomance #HistoricalRomance #Romance

MARY DAVIS s a bestselling, award-winning novelist of over two dozen titles in both historical and contemporary themes. Her 2018 titles include; "Holly and Ivy" in A Bouquet of Brides Collection, Courting Her Amish Heart, The Widow’s Plight, Courting Her Secret Heart , “Zola’s Cross-Country Adventure” in The MISSAdventure Brides Collection , and Courting Her Prodigal Heart . 2019 titles include The Daughter's Predicament and "Bygones" in Thimbles and Threads. She is a member of ACFW and active in critique groups.

Mary lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband of over thirty-five years and two cats. She has three adult children and two incredibly adorable grandchildren. Find her online at:

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Bonus Bit: SMALL TOWN ROMANCE!

I am so pleased to be in another boxed set. This one has a little of everything, historical, contemporary, and fantasy. So if you like to mix up your genres, this is the set for you. Or maybe you want to try out a different genres. This set is for you.

💖SMALL TOWN ROMANCES: Inspirational Boxed Set #FREE on KU or $0.99 to buy!

📚5 Novels of Romance 💖 by 5 bestselling, award-winning authors. You'll love these unique stories of love! Something for everyone with 2 historical, 2 contemporary, and a fantasy romance.

FREE Preview: https://a.co/iAmOXWv

Get it here: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Town-Romances-Inspirational-Boxed-ebook/dp/B0881ZH5H2/

#SmallTownRomance includes…

The Daughter’s Predicament by Mary Davis—As Isabelle Atwood’s romance prospects are turning in her favor, a family scandal derails her dreams. Despite gaining the attention of a handsome rancher, her parents are pressuring her to marry a man of their choosing to rescue her sister’s reputation. While a third suitor waits silently in the wings, hoping to sweep her off her feet. Whom will Isabelle choose?

Her Hope Discovered by Cynthia Herron—Is the sure thing worth risking for the possibility of maybe?

Charla Winthrop, a savvy business woman seeking a permanent lifestyle change in small-town Ruby, learns that things aren’t always what they appear when she takes up residence in a house steeped in charm and a hint of mystery.

Rumor has it that Sam Packard the town carpenter is her go-to guy for home remodeling, but can Charla convince him to help her—with no strings attached, of course? Alone far too long, Sam’s prayed that God would send him a wife and a mother for his daughters. However, the new Ruby resident is hardly what he imagined.

At the Crossroad by Christa MacDonald——Erin Sullivan has endured the rumor mill of Sweet River, Maine for years. Being the subject of small-town judgment taught her not to hope for good things. No matter how strong her feelings were for Pastor Dan Connors, she planned to keep them buried for the sake of his reputation and the good of her own heart.

Dan became a pastor thinking it would be temporary--three years later he is struggling in a job he never wanted. When Erin sees Dan struggling alone, she reaches out to help, and he comes to rely on her quiet strength and kindness. Dan is determined to find his way, but it may have to be without the woman he's come to love.

Dreams of My Heart by Barbara Scott—If plucky Irish immigrant Kate O’Brien can’t pay off the loan on her deceased brother’s homestead, she’ll be forced to marry the banker’s son. When she’s attacked by a drunken gang, salvation comes from a total stranger—Texas cattleman Buck McKean. However, his kindness threatens her reputation, and they marry to prevent impending consequences. But love has a hard time growing within two hearts scarred from past hurts. When Kate asks Buck for the unthinkable, her choice endangers both their lives. Can God mend their hearts and save their love?

Unbroken Spirit by Kelsey Norman—Nina Anderson never expected to pull an unconscious man from a lake. Neither did she imagine that the unearthly man would claim he was sent to be her protector and help her with an impending future event. Nina’s mysterious new protector, Liam, brings her the respect she’s always wanted—and maybe even a chance at love. Will he have the power to save her and restore Nina’s faith in God?

Happy Reading!

The Quilting Circle series: Historical

romances stitched together with friendship and love.

COMING SOON!!! Book 3 THE DAMSEL’S INTENT releasing June 1, 2020

A hermit comes down from the mountains to snag a husband. #TheDamselsIntent

AND Book 1 will be coming out in audio format SOON!

Book 1 THE WIDOW’S PLIGHT

FREE Preview: http://a.co/1riJfrA

A single mother steps out of the shadows of abuse and into the sunshine. But will a secret clouding her past cost her the man she loves? Get it here for FREE on Kindle Unlimited or Kindle to buy for $4.99 or paperback for $12.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV4XDLH/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_XaM.DbMKBGBG1

#TheWidowsPlight

Book 2 THE DAUGHTER’S PREDICAMENT

FREE Preview: http://a.co/4UXlRN5

Can a patient love win her heart? Or will a forced marriage be the end of her romantic dreams? Get it here for FREE on Kindle Unlimited or Kindle to buy for $3.99 or paperback for $12.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQZVNWY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_WcM.DbRBRKVQ9

#TheDaughtersPredicament

#ChristianRomance #HistoricalRomance #Romance

MARY DAVIS s a bestselling, award-winning novelist of over two dozen titles in both historical and contemporary themes. Her 2018 titles include; "Holly and Ivy" in A Bouquet of Brides Collection, Courting Her Amish Heart, The Widow’s Plight, Courting Her Secret Heart , “Zola’s Cross-Country Adventure” in The MISSAdventure Brides Collection , and Courting Her Prodigal Heart . 2019 titles include The Daughter's Predicament and "Bygones" in Thimbles and Threads. She is a member of ACFW and active in critique groups.

Mary lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband of over thirty-five years and two cats. She has three adult children and two incredibly adorable grandchildren. Find her online at:

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Tuesday Tidbits: PARIS WHEN IT SIZZLES

Paramount 1964

Starring Audrey Hepburn and William Holden
 

ArtsyBee on Pixabay

I LOVE Audrey Hepburn movies. She has those big expressive eyes.

This romantic comedy has a little of everything, and I do mean everything. It starts with a screenwriter struggling to complete his next project and a young woman on her own, throw in a bird named Richelieu, some dancing, horse-drawn carriage, a windmill, chase scenes, a vampire, an army of trench-coat spies, intrigue, Indians, a horse race, bi-planes, a thief, Parcheesi, a heist, streets of Paris, and a brawl. (Not necessarily in that order.)
 
The premise is a screenwriter has two days to write his screenplay. A typist is hired to help him complete the script that isn’t even started. Only a title — “The Girl Who Stole the Eiffel Tower.” He has a great title.

He describes his story as an action/suspense/romantic-melodrama with lots of comedy with a substrata of social comment. Evidently he had trouble picking a genre. =0)

Paris When It Sizzles is a fun romp. Is it realistic? Not even a little, as is the case for a lot of fiction. But I was swept up into their imagination world. I would call it a tongue-in-cheek process of writing a story and rewriting and playing with various version of the story.
 
The melodrama and overacting reminded me of the 1984 Clue movie. The vignettes into the imagination reminded me of the 1947 version of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty starring Danny Kaye.
 
Here is an early scene in the movie when William Holden’s character explains to Audrey Hepburn’s character the whole plot of his story without telling her anything of what the story is about. As he goes around the room tossing down blank pieces of paper and she, wide-eyed, follows him, it is like a dance. I love it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbUjy7w93l8

If you enjoyed that clip, or like old movies, or like Audrey Hepburn movies, or like silliness, you might enjoy this movie.
 
What old movies do you like?

The Quilting Circle series: Historical romances stitched together with

friendship and love.

COMING SOON!!! Book 3 THE DAMSEL’S INTENT releasing June 1, 2020

A hermit comes down from the mountains to snag a husband. #TheDamselsIntent

AND Book 1 will be coming out in audio format SOON!

Book 1 THE WIDOW’S PLIGHT

FREE Preview: http://a.co/1riJfrA

A single mother steps out of the shadows of abuse and into the sunshine. But will a secret clouding her past cost her the man she loves? Get it here for FREE on Kindle Unlimited or Kindle to buy for $4.99 or paperback for $12.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CV4XDLH/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_XaM.DbMKBGBG1

#TheWidowsPlight

Book 2 THE DAUGHTER’S PREDICAMENT

FREE Preview: http://a.co/4UXlRN5

Can a patient love win her heart? Or will a forced marriage be the end of her romantic dreams? Get it here for FREE on Kindle Unlimited or Kindle to buy for $3.99 or paperback for $12.99: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQZVNWY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_WcM.DbRBRKVQ9

#TheDaughtersPredicament

#ChristianRomance #HistoricalRomance #Romance

MARY DAVIS s a bestselling, award-winning novelist of over two dozen titles in both historical and contemporary themes. Her 2018 titles include; "Holly and Ivy" in A Bouquet of Brides Collection, Courting Her Amish Heart, The Widow’s Plight, Courting Her Secret Heart , “Zola’s Cross-Country Adventure” in The MISSAdventure Brides Collection , and Courting Her Prodigal Heart . 2019 titles include The Daughter's Predicament and "Bygones" in Thimbles and Threads. She is a member of ACFW and active in critique groups.

Mary lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband of over thirty-four years and two cats. She has three adult children and two incredibly adorable grandchildren. Find her online at:

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