Oh Danny Boy
It’s March and my thoughts turn to all things Irish and OH DANNY BOY Here’s the 5 minute free audio sampler for my sweet romance Irish novel, OH DANNY BOY: And here’s the link for Oh Danny Boy This pot of gold could hold more than they bargained for… Grand. Just grand. Clara Donovan’s failure […]
The Day You’ve All Been Waiting For … National Ice Cream Day!
It’s a hot, humid summer night. What’s the first thing that comes to mind? Well, in my house, it’s ice cream! In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. And, he set the third Sunday of July as National Ice Cream Day. So go ahead and splurge! Set aside your […]
Two reasons why National Sugar Cookie Day is a fun holiday
Today is National Sugar Cookie Day, which works for me. In my house, sugar cookies usually don’t last very long. Why would sugar cookies have their own special day? Well, because everyone, young and old alike, love sugar cookies! So what are the two reasons National Sugar Cookie Day is such a fun holiday? 1. […]
Happy Fourth of July!
July 4th became a federal holiday in the U.S. in 1870. Since then, Independence Day has remained an important symbol of patriotism for America, as well as a national holiday. Because the Fourth of July falls during the summer, many people celebrate with outdoor barbecues and fireworks. Don’t forget to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner, which […]
Oh Danny Boy
I am so thrilled to announce that my sweet contemporary romance, Oh Danny Boy, is available at the special pre-order price of $2.99, or free on Kindle Unlimited! Here’s a short excerpt: CHAPTER ONE “Seamus, don’t jump!” Clara Donovan heard her own cries, the shouts resounding through the misty night air. She raced across the […]
Hug Your Cat Day!
Today is Hug Your Cat Day. (yes, really!) Sorry, dog lovers! If you’re a cat lover, this is your day. However, your cat may only allow a brief hug, so make it quick! And, June is “Adopt a Cat Month”, so if you don’t have a cat, you can quickly correct this! Are you a […]
Happy Mother’s Day! (and exciting book news)
Mother’s Day is a holiday celebrated annually in more than 150 countries, although it is celebrated on different dates. This day is a tribute to all mothers and motherhood. The first Mother’s Day was celebrated in Grafton, West Virginia, in 1908. Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis. Anna began a […]
5 Excellent Irish Proverbs on Love and Marriage
The Irish have a way with words. Today I’m sharing some of the (many) Irish Proverbs on love and marriage that I came across when researching my sweet romance full-length novel, set in Ireland, Oh Danny Boy. “If you want praise, die. If you want love, marry.” “It’s easy to halve the potato where there’s […]
Oh Danny Boy. What do the lyrics really mean?
“Oh Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling From glen to glen, and down the mountain side The summer’s gone, and all the roses falling ‘Tis you, ’tis you must go and I must bide.” My newest sweet romance full-length novel, Oh Danny Boy, is set in Ireland. Danny Boy is one of […]