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Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Vintage Easter Postcard Giveaway at Birdhouse Books
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Cover Reveal: Cinderella's Shoes by Shonna Slayton
Cinderella's
Shoes
by ShonnaSlayton
Summary from Goodreads:
The war may be over, but Kate Allen's life is still in upheaval. Not only has she discovered that Cinderella was real, but now she's been made Keeper of the Wardrobe, her sole responsibility to protect Cinderella's magical dresses from the greed of the evil stepsisters' modern descendants.
But Cinderella's dresses are just the beginning. It turns out that the priceless glass slippers might actually exist, too, and they could hold the power to reunite lost loved ones like her father-missing in action since World War II ended. As Kate and her boyfriend, Johnny, embark on an adventure from New York to Italy and Poland in search of the mysterious slippers, they will be tested in ways they never imagined.
Because when you harness Cinderella's magic, danger and evil are sure to follow...
About
the Author
SHONNA
SLAYTON is the author of the YA novels Cinderella's Dress, (Summer 2014) and
Cinderella's Shoes (Fall 2015) published by Entangled Teen. She finds
inspiration in reading vintage diaries written by teens, who despite using
different slang, sound a lot like teenagers today. When not writing, Shonna
enjoys amaretto lattes and spending time with her husband and children in
Arizona.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Happy St. Patrick's Day! A Gallery of Vintage Postcards
Happy St. Patrick's Day! I just wanted to share a little gallery of vintage St. Patrick's Day postcards from Birdhouse Books. These cards date from 1911 - 1920. I love the vivid greens and vintage design.
Book Spotlight, Guest Post & Giveaway: The Icing on the Corpse by Liz Mugavero
Series: A Pawsitively Organic Mystery
Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Kensington (March 31, 2015)
ISBN-13: 978-0758284822
Synopsis
Kristan “Stan” Connor is
thrilled to be invited to the Groundhog Day festivities in quirky Frog
Ledge, Connecticut. Her organic, home-baked pet treats are a big hit at
the annual celebration, though an important guest is curiously absent . .
.
When Helga Oliver, the town’s elderly historian, is found crumpled in
the basement of the Historical Museum, the close-knit town is
devastated. But after some tenacious digging, Stan discovers Helga was
pushed down the stairs–and that this picture-perfect New England town
may hide some dark secrets . . .Stan’s dogged determination reveals Helga’s ties to an unsolved death in 1948 . . . but how does that connect to Adrian Fox, who’s just arrived in town to shoot an episode of Celebrity Ghost Hunters? Stan is going to have to be very careful in chasing down the killer–if she wants to live to see another winter . . .
Includes Gourmet Pet Food Recipes!
Guest Post
A Tour of
Frog Ledge with Stan Connor
Hi! I’m
Stan Connor, chief executive officer of Pawsitively Organic, a gourmet pet food
business. I’m so excited to
take you guys on a tour of my home—Frog Ledge, Connecticut. I’ve
been living here now for almost a year, and I know I was meant to be here. I
found Frog Ledge by accident when I was driving through town with my friend
Nikki during a really rough time in my life. I saw the town—saw
my house, in fact—and fell instantly in love. Within two
months, I said goodbye to my life in the city, bought the house and moved in,
ready to start some new adventures.
I’ll
start with my house. I live in a beautiful mint-green Victorian, right on the
town green, which was part of the draw for me. Everyone comes to the town
green. Forget the town hall! Unofficial meetings, concerts, plays, farmers’ markets,
fireworks, tree lightings—it’s all happening
here.
The green
also has a walking path that I take advantage of daily in the nice weather, and
some of us do yoga sessions out here. It’s the best place in
town. The dogs in town love it too. It’s the favorite place for playdates.
And there’s a gazebo, which people use as a center for events. Hint:
There’s going to be a doggie wedding taking place here in The
Icing on the Corpse.
Also on my
street: the Happy Cow Dairy Farm (you can read about my adventures here in A
Biscuit, A Casket), my friend Amara Leonard’s house, the
historical society and up at the very tip of the green, the Frog Ledge Library.
On the other side of the green you’ll find the War House, where
volunteers dress like Revolutionary War soldiers and take you through the
building that served as the strategic planning zone for the war.
Adjacent to
my street you’ll find Main Street. The Town Hall is across from the
library, and that’s where Jessie Pasquale, the resident
state trooper, also has an office. Jessie and I have spent a lot of time
together since my move to Frog Ledge. I don’t think either of
us are really excited about that, but it can’t be helped. Also
on the corner of Main Street you’ll find Izzy Sweet’s
Sweets, my friend Izzy’s gourmet chocolate, pastry and coffee
shop. This place alone is the best reason to live in Frog Ledge. If I didn’t
exercise regularly, I’d be in trouble.
Heading down
Main Street in the other direction, there’s the vet clinic
which is under construction. My friend and neighbor Amara and her fiance are
opening a brand new facility after we lost the town vet and most of the
building (you’ll have to read Kneading to Die to hear all about
that). This new clinic is going to be the envy of our neighboring towns,
because it will combine traditional and homeopathic medicine as well as a small
adoption center.
And a little
further down the road, the crowing jewel of Frog Ledge: McSwigg’s,
the Irish pub. I have a special place in my heart for McSwigg’s,
largely because of its proprietor, Jake McGee. Yes, I’m biased, since we’re
kind of dating. Alright, more than kind of, but I’ve been taking it
really slow…
I’m
just so happy to live here. I never thought of myself as a small-town girl, but
I can’t imagine being anyplace else now. Of course, I had no idea
how adventurous it would be….or how many dead bodies can pile up
in such a small, picturesque town!
Liz Mugavero is a corporate
communications consultant and animal lover from the Boston area, whose
canine and feline rescues demand the best organic food and treats
around. Her short stories have been published in the UK and Australia,
and her essays have appeared in national publications Skirt! and Sassee
Magazine for Women.
Author Links
http://www.lizmugavero.com https://twitter.com/lizmugavero http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6475412.Liz_Mugavero https://www.facebook.com/pages/Liz-Mugavero/329291780446231
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