If you go down in the woods today…….
Unexpectedly, I found myself with a few minutes to spare earlier this week so I seized my chance to get the daily step count up and took a short woodland walk.
Even on a cold damp November afternoon there was beauty to be found.
and playing in among the trees and fallen leaves
And in a flash he was gone, leaving only the blur of his tail…….
But…… he couldn’t resist a final glance.
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Five years older. Five years wiser.
Five years down the road, we reconnect with Jake and Lori.
Over the years since Bonded Souls, the Silver Lake family has grown and the band have seen their career go from strength to strength.
Fresh off the road after a gruelling tour, Jake has high hopes of enjoying a relaxing summer at home with his family.
An unexpected tragedy and an act of betrayal shatters all hopes of that and throws their plans into disarray. The combination of both results in Shattered Hearts for Jake and Lori and the Silver Lake family. Can they recover from this?
Shattered Hearts, book 4 in the Silver Lake series will be published 6 December 2019
Shattered Hearts can be pre-ordered here
Amazon.com link
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZY8ZSDM
Amazon.co.uk.link
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07ZY8ZSDM
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Three things in life that I love are the beach and watching the sun rise and set. Actually managing to achieve these becomes more of a challenge at this time of year however I have a secret weapon – well, a virtual secret weapon.
There is one beach that I love but, unfortunately, it’s 3000 miles away from the place I call home. This is the beach that I have based my Silver Lake books around and its been way too long since I sank my toes into its sand.
And my secret virtual weapon – a local webcam.
One morning last week, the blue light of early dawn ( the photo above) caught my eye as I logged onto my laptop. It was 11am in the UK and 6am at the beach( or was it 7am – the clocks changing has me confused about the time difference!) .
For once I had time to spare and therefore the time to watch the sun rise over my beach. Want to see?
and finally at 9am the town of Rehoboth Beach was starting to come to life and go about its day.
I might not have physically been there but I could taste the salt in the air, hear the waves lap up on the shore and sense the town of Rehoboth Beach coming to life. It might have been a chilly October sunrise but it warmed my heart.
Sometimes all you need is a little imagination and you’re there……
If you want to check it out for yourself, here’s the webcam link
https://www.livebeaches.com/webcams/rehoboth-beach-boardwalk-webcam/
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Fancy curling up this Hallowe’en with a pumpkin spiced latte to enjoy a romantic read?
If so then check out the Silver Lake series today before the Trick or Treaters are knocking on your door….
Amazon.com links –
Stronger Within – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VXDSC1M
Impossible Depths – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C0GS30K
Bonded Souls – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSQHG71
Amazon.co.uk links –
Stronger Within – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00VXDSC1M
Impossible Depths – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01C0GS30K
Bonded Souls – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XSQHG71
Happy Hallowe’en, all
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Anyone who reads this blog regularly or my sister blog, The 525 to Glasgow ( https://the525toglasgow.wordpress.com ) knows I love music.
I listen to hours and hours of music every week. I write with music playing in the background.
Last Saturday evening was no different- except I decided to play this one old school…..
There really is something satisfying about placing that vinyl on the turntable, listening for that click as the stylus connects and then letting the magic unfold…..
My evening’s listening proved to be colourful.
and who said vinyl had to be black?
Looks like my vinyl collection certainly adds some colour 😉
Well, the proof copy of Book Baby 5 aka Shattered Hearts has arrived!
Why is it, when you are happily writing your story that the humble comma slots in sweetly, doesn’t move, doesn’t give you attitude and appears almost innocent?
As its dictionary definition suggests, it is a mere “punctuation mark indicating a pause between parts of a sentence or separating items in a list ” but, the second it appears in print in a physical proof copy, it transforms into …..
I swear these evil little critters have vanished or moved or hidden since I hit upload on that manuscript.
War has been declared!
Let battle – sorry proofreading – commence!
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As a creature of habit, I take the same route when I go for a walk along the shore at Lunderston Bay, a beauty spot near where I live. It’s very easy to allow routine to kick in and to not look around you.
More recently I’ve been using these walks almost as mindfulness sessions, taking the time to myself to clear my mind. I’ve left my iPod at home and focussed on the sounds of the world around me- the seabirds, the waves, the kids laughter as they play on the beach or in the playpark, dogs barking as they too play on the beach or in the water, the sheep in the fields, the wind around me. I’ve paid attention to the ground beneath my feet- the soft sand, the damp hardpacked sand along the water’s edge, the squishy feeling of the seaweed, the gravel of the path. I’ve paid attention to the sights – the small shells and bright white pebbles in the sand, the sun glinting off the water, the wildflowers that grow along the paths.
I wonder how many people visit this spot and see and hear and feel nothing, seeing it purely as place to let the kids or the dog run free?
Sometimes though you need to look at even the most beautiful places from a different perspective….and you can have a little fun whilst doing it.
quotes sourced via Google- credits to the owners
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Looking for something different to read this Fall (Autumn)?
Wanting to check out some new authors?
Fancy the opportunity to enter a prise draw?
Yes?
Great! Please check out Michelle A Bailey.’s Romance Book Fair
It can be found here: https://michelle-a-bailey.com/bookfair
And, you know what? You might just find a couple of my book babies hiding in the Rock and Sports Romance section.
Happy reading, folks
I was enjoying a quiet beer at the Green Turtle last weekend when two familiar faces came into the bar.
It’s been a while since I caught up with the guys from Silver Lake so, not wanting to waste the opportunity, I offered Messrs Edwards and Cooper a beer in exchange for a few brief moments of their time.
“We literally only have a few minutes,” apologised Paul, checking the time on his cell. “We’re due to meet up with the others at Jake and Lori’s for a BBQ half an hour ago and we kind of have dinner in the back of Grey’s truck.”
“Fish,” explained Grey from under his snapback. “Fresh sea bass and some croaker. Couple of flounder too. Caught and gutted by our own fair hands.”
“Not just talented musicians then?” I teased. “So, what have Silver Lake been up to apart from fishing? Been a while since I interviewed you guys.”
“Back on the Bonded Souls cycle, wasn’t it?” checked Paul.
“Yes, it was. Well remembered.”
“We’ve been fishing,” joked Grey with a wink. “You miss our Elements run?”
I shook my head, “No, not at all. Great album. Even caught a few shows on that tour too. Just didn’t manage to get a press pass. C’est la vie. Can we expect some new music from Silver Lake soon?”
Paul nodded, “But we can’t talk about it. Maddison would gut us if we told you we’ve been out at JJL.”
“New album in the works?”
This time, Grey nodded, “We’re working on it but you never heard that from us.”
“And some tour dates?”
“Maybe,” teased Paul, before taking a long chug on his beer. “There’s a lot of detail to be worked out. We’ve all got family commitments to schedule round. Every tour it gets more complicated. Jethro and Maddison do an awesome job sorting out the logistics so we are home for school shows, birthdays and things.”
“They even occasionally get Mr Power to turn up on time!” joked Grey.
Silver Lake front man, Jake Power, is notorious for running late and the story goes that Grey fines him twenty dollars every time he’s late for rehearsal or a band meeting or an interview.
“How much is in that pot now?” I quizzed, hoping for some insight into the inner sanctum of band life.
“We’ve not counted it for a long time,” confessed the band’s bass player. “Reckon there’s a couple of thousand bucks in there. We really should count it up and make a donation to charity.”
“When can the fans hope for a press release or official update from the band?”
“Soon,” said Grey cryptically.
“Cut her some slack,” laughed Paul, taking pity on me. “You can catch up with all things Silver Lake on December 6th in the fourth book in the series, Shattered Hearts.”
Deciding to leave the guys in peace to enjoy their beer, I bade my farewells.
Pre-order details for Shattered Hearts will be available soon.
If you’ve missed the first three books in the Silver Lake series, you’ve time to catch up. Here’s the links:
Amazon.com links –
Stronger Within – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VXDSC1M
Impossible Depths – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C0GS30K
Bonded Souls – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XSQHG71
Amazon.co.uk links –
Stronger Within – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00VXDSC1M
Impossible Depths – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01C0GS30K
Bonded Souls – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XSQHG71
(Image of the Green Turtle sourced via Google – credits to the owner)
I’ve confessed before on here that I’d be lost in life without Post It notes. I use them daily both at home and at work in the salt mine but did you realise the motivational potential they contained?
No?
Read on….
and my personal favourite
So, go on, make someone’s day today or tomorrow or the next day or whenever you think they need some kind words and leave them a Post It 😉
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