2023-10-18 15:40
Betsy McCall, vintage 8″ doll
When I was a child, I delighted in the gift of a Betsy McCall doll for my second birthday. For this joy that entered my life, I credit my dear mother… Read More
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Historical/Paranormal/YA Fantasy Romance. Gardening with a focus on herbs, heirloom plants, and country life.
2023-02-15 01:43
I pondered the concept behind the Secret Warrior Series for years as it took shape in my mind. My love of history, fantasy, and my fascination with the mountain people a… Read More
2022-11-27 19:00
Crafting again.
Back in the day, I was Miss Crafty, making everything from decoupaged goose eggs (how we wound up with the geese) to vintage Santas and herbal wreaths, and have renewed… Read More
2022-10-26 21:06
This old photograph is of my grandmother, Elizabeth (we called her Mommom), the youngest girl next to the littlest child, her brother Edwin, and my Aunt Margaret and Aunt Emily, the eldest s… Read More
2022-07-04 12:17
“Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present Generation to preserve your Freedom! I hope you will make good use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in Heaven, that I e… Read More
2022-06-28 10:53
2022-05-27 21:03
(Abraham Darby Rose with columbine)
May has been, and often is, ‘right mixy’ (country saying among Old Order Mennonites). Temps soars to outrageous highs then drop to nerve-wr… Read More
2022-04-28 23:19
A little madness in the SpringIs wholesome even for the King…~Emily Dickinson
If anyone wondered at my long blog absence and reappearance, I had a flare up of my weird form of… Read More
2022-04-27 18:45
(Tulip and viola container gardens)
This fall I was on a bulb planting craze (typical for me), and still hadn’t lost my zeal by Christmas. An unseasonably warm start to winter lur… Read More
2021-07-28 10:40
(Star Gazer Oriental Lily)
Liles reign in July. Their stately spires and glorious blooms take centerstage when the Japanese beetles are at their worse and my poor roses are frazzled and f… Read More
2021-06-28 11:25
HollyhocksWe’ve had a splendid June this year. To venture forth outside in the early morning is pure joy. The garden reveals fresh wonders no matter how often I go there. Even if… Read More
2021-01-31 22:55
The Bearwalker’s Daughter was inspired by a true account:
The ill-fated romance of a young captive woman who fell in love with the son of a chief lies behind The Bearwalker… Read More
2021-01-27 19:08
Thus far winter has been mild in the Shenandoah Valley. I haven’t yet needed a heavy coat to go outdoors. A thick gardening jacket, gloves, and a scarf will do. Last week found me… Read More
2020-12-27 23:46
(Cyclamen in my window garden)
How can I describe 2020? Covid turned our world on its head in March and it flipped again in May with daughter Alison’s cancer diagnosis. The big C is… Read More
2020-06-28 10:42
I’m happy to have my dear friend Patty Koontz here to share the fascinating, romantic, and touching story of her Irish mother and American GI father. Portions of Patty’s post and… Read More
2020-05-29 17:15
Pink Fuzzy Slippers Authors
Today, May 29, 1630, Charles Stuart was born at Saint James Palace in London, United Kingdom. His father was Charles I and his mother Henrietta Maria of Fr… Read More
2020-05-28 11:11
The sun was warm but the wind was chill.
You know how it is with an April (May) day.
~Robert Frost
(Image from a past spring of my Abraham Darby rose, and below of my Bathsheba climbing rose… Read More
2020-04-28 11:43
How fair is a garden amid the trials and passions of existence. ~Benjamin Disraeli
Spring arrived in the Shenandoah Valley with balmy mildness in mid March and carried into early April. Glor… Read More
2020-03-28 14:22
I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden. ~Ruth Stout
Daffodils are such happy flowers. I can’t imagine anyone not liking them. They’re… Read More
2020-01-30 18:59
When you’re up before dawn googling ‘What does the queen have for breakfast?’ it’s fair to say you’re a royal junkie.
Not only am I captivated by the current ro… Read More
2019-11-28 12:24
As many of you know, I’m mad about old homes and often feature them in my books. My latest time travel romance series, Ladies in Time, is all about cool old homes. Maybe li… Read More
2019-10-28 12:49
Misty mountains, autumn leaves, and garden tidying…now and forever more I will associate the pungent minty scent of catnip with my fall garden. I’m in cleanup mode, pulling weed… Read More
2019-09-30 16:31
It’s getting to be the time of year to share some chilling accounts. This is a repost for those who missed the original–taken from ‘Shenandoah Voices‘ by late Valley… Read More
2019-08-28 21:07
While recovering from health issues, I’ve watched a lot of shows on YouTube–too many. But I’ve learned more about Near Death Experiences, Miracles, Big Foot, and various Pa… Read More
2019-07-28 11:16
Don’t we all? These Mom texts (below) gave me a hearty chuckle. I totally get the difficulty with texting (autocorrect) and haven’t even attempted voice text. Navigating the worl… Read More
2019-06-28 11:29
My June catchup. Sorry I’ve been so absent on the blog.
“It is at the edge of a petal that love waits.” ~William Carlos Williams
For a hushed moment after sunrise the sun… Read More
2019-06-05 12:51
“My little bit of earth in the front garden is one of the places that I find my bearings. The rhythm of my day begins with a cup of coffee and a little bit of weeding or dreaming.&rdqu&hell…Read More
2019-04-19 10:50
Welcome fellow Wild Rose Press Author Luanna Stewart, here to share her new historical romance, Love and Redemption, and her feline furbabies.
Luanna: I love black cats and I cannot lie. Mog… Read More
2019-04-12 11:54
A warm welcome to fellow Wild Rose Press Author Barbara Bettis. Barbara is sharing her grand-furbaby and her medieval romance, For This Knight Only.
Barbara: For as long as I can remember gr… Read More
2019-03-29 12:11
Welcome C. Becker (Colleen) and her beloved furbaby. Colleen is also sharing her new release, a suspense published by The Wild Rose Press, Finding Euphoria.
Colleen: Thank you Beth for host… Read More
2019-03-22 12:08
Welcome Mona and her dear little furbaby. Mona is also sharing her contemporary romance/family life fiction novel, Six Months.
Mona:
Our newest addition to the family is a teeny tiny, now 8… Read More
2019-03-15 10:26
I’m glad to welcome Julie Howard to the blog to share her precious furbabies and her recent release, Spirited Quest, a mystery with a paranormal twist.
Julie: I’ve had several l… Read More
2019-03-08 11:31
A warm welcome to Sandra and her dear little dog. Sandra is also sharing her new release with us, a romantic suspense, The Co-Parent Project.
Sandra: I wish you could meet my furbaby… Read More
“I Love Spring Anywhere, But If I Could Choose I Would Always Greet It In A Garden.†~Ruth Stout
2019-03-02 15:00
“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” ~Charles Dickens
By early March, my sp… Read More
2019-03-01 12:36
I am happy to have Danielle here to share her wonderful dog and her upcoming YA fantasy release from The Wild Rose Press, The New Apprentice, Book One of The Krane Chronicles, co-authored wi… Read More
2019-02-22 11:55
I’m glad to have Laura here to share her darling little dog and her contemporary romance, The Millionaire Mountain Climber.
During a year of ups and downs, the very best thing about 2… Read More
2019-02-16 13:14
For the first time since its publication by the Wild Rose Press in July 2017, Somewhere My Lady is on sale at all major online booksellers with the exception of Kobo. Look for it as a featur… Read More
2019-02-15 11:21
I’m delighted to have Christine Warner join us to share her wonderful Ragdoll kitties and her contemporary romance, A Friendly Engagement.
Christine: My love of animals ha… Read More
2019-02-08 13:56
I’m glad to have Mageela and her delightful lovebird join us, a first on Furbaby Friday. I know feathered friends are also much loved, and most welcome. Mageela is sharing her Me… Read More
2019-02-04 14:57
‘It’s time to Fall in Love.’ Pop into the Valentine’s Day Book Fair and enter to win Amazon gift cards. Pick up an exciting new romance release while you’re the… Read More
2019-02-01 12:30
I welcome your vote for Civil War Time Travel Romance, Secret Lady, at Long and Short Reviews from Friday Feb. 1st through Saturday Feb. 2nd at: http://www.longandshortreviews.com/book… Read More
2019-01-24 17:12
“I’m so glad I had the opportunity to read Secret Lady. Ms. Trissel never disappoints! I highly recommend Secret Lady to anyone looking for a sweet historical romance.” ~ L… Read More
2019-01-19 15:34
Since summer, we have had a tippy-tailed little bird bobbing around the back garden (Cone flower with Red Admiral Butterfly in the garden)and visiting the feeder that hangs near the pussy wi… Read More
2019-01-13 17:04
Fabulous Review for my New Time Travel Release, Secret Lady.
splashesintobooks
Series: Ladies in Time #3
Title: Secret Lady
Author: Beth Trissel
Publisher: The Wild… Read More
2019-01-09 11:57
Secret Lady is based on events that occurred to my ancestors and my husband’s Mennonite forebears during the Civil War in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
Historical accounts from t… Read More
2018-12-21 12:47
A warm welcome to CJ, who joins us to share her beloved dog and her paranormal suspense, Dream Wide Awake.
CJ: First, let me clarify. Furgy is my dog. My son, Zak, thinks she’s his, bu… Read More
2018-12-14 12:38
A warm welcome to Christina, here to share her wonderful Great Pyrenees and her shifter romance, Wolf’s Challenge.
Christina: Over the years, I’ve been blessed to have some… Read More
2018-12-07 11:42
A warm welcome to Valerie and her dear furbaby, Maddie. Valerie joins us to share Maddie’s story and her Christmas romance, You for Christmas.
Valerie: Our dog, Maddie is now ten years… Read More
2018-12-06 16:58
“A wonderfully spun novel that will keep a reader engaged till the end.” ~Stephanie Lodes for InD’tale
Narrator Dawson McBride did an absolutely fabulous job reading this s… Read More
2018-11-30 12:26
A warm welcome to fellow Wild Rose Press Author Christine Grabowski. She’s joining us to share memories of her beloved dog, Rylie, and her Young Adult contemporary fantasy, Dicke… Read More
2018-11-26 13:57
Secret Lady (Book 3, Ladies in Time) is a mystery/adventure time travel romance with carefully researched history and enough paranormal to categorize the story as fantasy.
I dr… Read More
2018-11-21 15:58
If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, “thank you,” that would suffice. ~Meister Eckhart
(Our pond)
Gratitude for God’s many blessings is where I want my focus… Read More
2018-11-17 18:35
Many stories lie at the heart of my January 9th release, time travel romance Secret Lady (Book 3 Ladies in Time) from The Wild Rose Press. The characters in this mystery/adventure aren&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-11-16 12:27
A warm welcome to T. Strange who joins us to share her touching dog adoption and her light New Adult romance, My Zombie Boyfriend.
T. Strange: Let me start by saying—I’m no… Read More
2018-11-09 11:33
A warm welcome to Kelley Heckart. I’m glad to have Kelley here to share her special furbaby and contemporary paranormal romance, Awakening.
Kelley Heckart: Loki
I’ve loved a few… Read More
2018-11-07 17:02
Award-winning historical romance novel, Enemy of the King (Book 1 The Traitor’s Legacy Series), is now a fabulous audiobook available at Audible and Amazon. Narrator Roy Davis di… Read More
2018-11-02 10:56
I’m happy to welcome Rachel Brimble here to share her wonderful labs and historical romance, The Mistress of Pennington’s.
Rachel: Tyler The Dog
Being a writer/novelist can, at… Read More
2018-10-29 16:25
Join the fun at our multi-Author Facebook Halloween party Tuesday evening from 3:30 to 8:00. Frolic and enjoy virtual goodies. There will be prizes. Pop in at: https://www.facebook.com… Read More
2018-10-26 11:39
I’m glad to have Viviana here to share her dearly loved furbaby and romantic suspense, His Midnight Sun.
Viviana: The first time I met Macdudly I was disappointed in him, and he growle… Read More
2018-10-24 20:20
I’m excited to have my time travel fantasy romance, The White Lady, in the new holiday boxed set release from The Wild Rose Press. Available in preorder now–out November 8th.
Bl… Read More
2018-10-19 12:23
I’m glad to welcome Neil Plakcy to the blog to share his beloved dogs and golden retriever mystery, In Dog We Trust.
Neil: The dog who inspired my golden retriever mysterie… Read More
2018-10-12 11:59
I am glad to welcome the talented Toni V. Sweeney to the blog to share a beloved furbaby memory. This is one of the best stories we’ve had on Furbaby Friday, and deeply moving. Get out… Read More
2018-10-05 12:07
I’m very glad to welcome Veronica Scott here to share her furbaby and Sci-fi romance STAR CRUISE: MYSTERY DANCER–her story in the third annual Pets in Space anthology, Embr… Read More
2018-09-28 12:04
I’m happy to have the talented Linda Nightingale here to share memories of her beautiful beloved horse, and her contemporary western romance, Gambler’s Choice, a stellar story.
L… Read More
2018-09-21 11:41
Welcome JM Stewart ! I’m very glad to have you here to share your furbaby and contemporary romance, Luc.
JM: Hey everybody! So glad to be here with you all. Thanks to Beth for having m… Read More
2018-09-15 13:35
I am delighted to have the first story I ever wrote in audio! Narrator Paul-Alexandre Petit did a fabulous and painstaking job.
More about the story.
In the Beginning: Years ago, while… Read More
2018-09-07 11:41
I am very happy to welcome Josie Riviera to the blog to share her darling little furbaby and historical, inspirational, and sweet romance with us.
Josie: My husband and I have one dog, Henry… Read More
2018-08-31 14:49
Kittens Happen…
Last Friday, I was given a tiny kitten to care for–for the weekend–but his stay is now indefinite. Sometimes, you just need a kitten, and you didn’t… Read More
2018-08-17 12:05
I’m happy to have Laurie Ryan here to share her awesome furbaby and contemporary romance. Northern Lights, with us.
Laurie:
Hi, everyone! And many thanks to Beth for having me her… Read More
2018-08-14 17:09
Somewhere My Love (Book 1, Somewhere in Time) is the story that began my preoccupation with time travel. It spun into the Somewhere in Time series, and now I’ve added a new series with… Read More
2018-08-10 11:47
I’m glad to have fellow Wild Rose Press Author Brenda Whiteside with us to share her wonderful dog memories and western romance, The Deep Well of Love and Murder (The Love and Murder S… Read More
2018-08-08 00:12
If you enjoy listening to stories, I have a growing number of audiobooks. More will soon be added to my author page at Audible and Amazon. The latest of my books now in audio is g… Read More
2018-08-03 12:17
I am very glad to welcome Sandy James to the blog to share her dear little furbaby with us. I have followed Sandy on Facebook ever since she got this little dog and am touched to share the d… Read More
2018-07-31 14:55
18th century botanist Sir John Hill, also an apothecary, playwright, actor, novelist, and journalist, was quite an accomplished gentleman. Sir John is also among the most vilified men in Geo… Read More
2018-07-27 11:55
I’m thrilled to have the fabulous Karen Docter here to share her wonderful furbaby rescue and gripping romantic suspense, Killing Secrets (Thorne’s Thorns Book 1).
I Never By Kar… Read More
2018-07-26 12:55
Free in kindle from 7/26 -7/29 at: https://www.amazon.com/Bearwalkers-Daughter-Native-American-Warrior-ebook/dp/B007V6MA22
‘A change was coming as surely as the shifting seasons… Read More
2018-07-24 13:16
For those of you who prefer listening to stories, I have a growing number of audiobooks. Several more titles will soon be added to my author page at Audible and at Amazon. Some of these book… Read More
2018-07-21 13:38
Summer days on the farm sail by like clouds in the blue. Each morning brings a fresh look to our familiar scenery. The sights that greet us have comforting continuity and yet are ever… Read More
2018-07-20 10:49
I am glad to have James DiBenedetto here to share his much-loved writing kitties and exciting Dream Doctor Mysteries.
James: Like most people who have cats, I’ve gotten very used to my… Read More
2018-07-13 11:08
I’m very happy to welcome Author Meg Mims / Meg Macy to the blog to share her darling furry loves and holiday romances and mysteries. What fun covers! Be sure to leave a comment for a… Read More
2018-07-06 11:59
I am happy to have my friend and fellow author Michelle Kidd here to share her darling little dog and début novel, Inspirational Time Travel Suspense, Timeless Moments. She hit it out… Read More
2018-07-03 16:28
“Passion Governs and she never governs wisely.” ~ Benjamin Franklin
Years ago, I was researching my early American Scots-Irish forebears when I often came across references to a… Read More
2018-06-29 11:38
I’m happy to have fellow Wild Rose Press Author Kathryn Scarborough here to share her dear dog rescues and her paranormal romantic suspense, The Wild Mountain Thyme.
Kathryn: Som… Read More
2018-06-22 12:12
I’m happy to have fellow Wild Rose Press author, Marie Tuhart, here to share her darling little dog and contemporary western romance.
Marie: Hi Everyone. I’m here to share my fur… Read More
2018-06-16 14:21
June is the Garden of Eden time here, while the plants are still fresh and new and the Japanese beetles haven’t yet arrived. Dewy mornings filled with glowing flowers and bird song are… Read More
2018-06-15 10:59
I’m happy to have Author Andi Ramos here to share her delightful Furbaby and her fabulous debut novel, mystery romance, Gumshoe Girl.
Andi: Hi Beth thank you so much for having me on… Read More
2018-06-12 15:39
The Hunter’s Moon, Book One of my YA Paranormal Series The Secret Warrior, is out in Audio. I found a great review at Goodreads:
May 15, 2018
Christine Grabowski rated it
it was amazin… Read More
2018-06-08 11:51
I am happy to welcome Author Elsie Davis to share her beautiful kitties and sweet contemporary romance, Back in the Rancher’s Arms. I’m especially taken with Kitty Hermione… Read More
2018-06-01 11:21
I’m happy to welcome Author Jennifer Wilck to share her lovable rescue dog and contemporary romance release, A Heart of Little Faith.
Jennifer: When you want someone to do someth… Read More
2018-05-25 11:24
I’m happy to welcome fellow Wild Rose Press Author Ellen Dye–from the next door state of West Virginia–to share her kitty family and latest Women’s Romantic Fiction r… Read More
2018-05-18 12:05
I am happy to welcome my friend and fellow author, P. L. Parker, back to the blog to share the wonderful story of her rescue kitty.
P.L. Parker: …and then there was Dorie! Here she is… Read More
2018-05-11 11:06
I’m happy to have my friend, Louisa Cornell, here to share her precious rescue dog and her fabulous Regency Romance novel, Stealing Minerva.
Spanky
A little over eight years ago… Read More
2018-05-04 11:10
I’m delighted to have Karen Whiddon here to share her love of boxers and the fine work she does for these wonderful dogs, and a book dear to her heart, The Texas Soldier&rsqu&hell…Read More
2018-04-28 17:24
(In front of our farm-house)
You are likely to find me out in the garden, because the garden is where life is. Everything is green, growing, flowering, or with the promise of blooms and frui… Read More
2018-04-27 11:42
I’m happy to have Patti Sherry-Crews here to share her wonderful furbabies and her Western historical romance, Margarita and the Hired Gun.
Lucille “Lucy” Bell
Patti:… Read More
2018-04-20 11:30
I’m happy to welcome Julie Lence to the blog to share her wonderful rescue dog, Nova, and her western historical romance No Luck At All.
Hi Beth. Thank you for having me as your guest… Read More
2018-04-13 11:48
I’m glad to have dog lover, Diane Kelly, here to share her Furbaby, Reggie, and novel Enforcing the Paw, the 6th book in her mystery Paw Enforcement Series.
Hi, Beth. Thanks for invit… Read More
2018-04-06 11:29
I am delighted to have animal lover and NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING author Christie Craig here to share her wonderfully touching dog friends with us, and her new Young Adult romantic th… Read More
2018-03-30 12:10
I’m very glad to welcome animal lover, Gerri Bowen, here to share her furbabies and her paranormal romance, Discovery and Love In Gettis (the second of three novels set in Gettysb… Read More
2018-03-26 16:45
Journey back to the intrigue of the American Revolution, where spies can be anyone and trust may prove deadly. This gripping era comes to life in the rich tones of the audio book narrated by… Read More
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