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Salem’s Trial by Judge
For those that don't know me, I'm Amanda Kimberley and I've been writing for a little over three decades. I live in Connecticut with my family and growing zoo of pets. I started out my...
Salem’s Trial by Judge
For those that don't know me, I'm Amanda Kimberley and I've been writing for a little over three decades. I live in Connecticut with my family and growing zoo of pets. I started out my...
It’s Not Over Yet but…
I almost get teary eyed thinking that this is my last Book Brew. Gosh, I have made some great friends here and had almost more fun than ought to be legal. I can't believe it has been right at five years. Still, I know it is time to move on. The last couple of years I...
Talking about holiday food!
It's usually the time of year where I'm baking up a storm, but I admit I'm not super-inspired yet. I did make some thumbprint cookies the other day out of Mexican wedding cake dough (which, conveniently, is also useful for almond crescents). I used walnuts instead of...
A “Ghost” of Christmas Past
Just for giggles here is a photo from a Christmas long ago. Yes, that is me and the "baby doll" I am holding is my six-weeks old brother. Yep, the same one I share a home with today after we both ended up single following longish relationships with spouses no longer...
ELF’s favorite books from 2015
My favorite titles for the year 2015 encompass a variety of genres. I am a big science fiction and fantasy fan, so I was delighted to renew my acquaintance with Julie Czerneda's "Species Imperative' trilogy, one of my all-time favorite series by her, Sharon Shinn...
Forever Tied from Santa’s Naughty List
For those that don't know me, my name is Amanda Kimberley. I've been writing in various genres for a little over three decades and reside in Connecticut with my family and growing zoo of pets. I started out my indie career as a nonfiction writer on the disease...
Forever Tied from Santa’s Naughty List
For those that don't know me, my name is Amanda Kimberley. I've been writing in various genres for a little over three decades and reside in Connecticut with my family and growing zoo of pets. I started out my indie career as a nonfiction writer on the disease...
Gwynn Morgan shares an excerpt
I really have not written any holiday themed books nor any historicals except for one time travel. However I did have a Christmas wedding in one that I am kind of promoting again recently. I guess it is a slight spoiler to show the H&H do get married but don't we...
Favorite holiday-themed books?
Like most of you, I have a TBR list a mile long. So, I probably shouldn't be asking for more book recommendations. Then again, there's really nothing like a good seasonal read to put you in the mood for what December brings. Here are some I enjoy. Since I didn't...
Historical romance authors I’ve enjoyed
Hi everyone! Hope your December is going well! My life is a little hectic, especially since I got even further behind by catching a cold a few weeks ago that evidently became bronchitis and really got interesting for a few days. Anyway"¦I was delighted to hear that...
More on A Snow White Christmas
Most authors have a few scenes that are meant for a specific tale and somehow wind up on the cutting room floor, in that under-the-bed box, or maybe just regretfully slashed due to various reasons. Since it is hard to excerpt a novella or short story without a spoiler...
More on A Snow White Christmas
Most authors have a few scenes that are meant for a specific tale and somehow wind up on the cutting room floor, in that under-the-bed box, or maybe just regretfully slashed due to various reasons. Since it is hard to excerpt a novella or short story without a spoiler...
Giveaway/Excerpt: Do you know when a story takes its first breath?
Don't forget to check out the giveaway at the bottom of the post... Stories have a point when they come alive. Some think this moment must occur on the first line, that first paragraphs, or in the first scene. I think the book's opening, if done well, simply acts as a...
It’s Not Over ‘Til It’s Over!
I thought my story about Lord Arik and Rebeka was over when I wrote KNIGHT OF RUNES (which got a 5 cup review right here). I loved the story, the cover, the characters, everything about the book. I even took a print copy, along with a photocopy of my first royalty...
Christmas ‘n Me
I've been all over the map on Christmasing. As a kid it was wonderful and I loved it. As a teenager not so much until I had kids of my own and then I worked hard to make it special for them until they were grown and left home. My late hubby was not a huge Christmas...
A Snow White Christmas
Here is the cover and blurb for this holiday themed romance! Oops, having trouble capturing the cover; will try later! Blurb: A sweet holiday romance novella Margaret Snow doesn't believe in fairy tales, but as a devoted mother she's determined to give her...
A Snow White Christmas
Here is the cover and blurb for this holiday themed romance! Oops, having trouble capturing the cover; will try later! Blurb: A sweet holiday romance novella Margaret Snow doesn't believe in fairy tales, but as a devoted mother she's determined to give her...