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Blog postIf you like excerpts, check out my Excerpts Page here at melliemiller.com. I have excerpts up from most of my latest books, and will be adding more as I get the time.
How has 2021 started out for you? Here in Georgia, it has been a bit warmer than normal, which worries me a little. So many times we have warmer weather early, and then, just as the trees and bushes start to bud out for spring, we get a hard frost and kill the buds. Meaning no fruit or flowers from them.
But we’r -
Blog postHow is everyone this week? It has been a long week here, with several medical appointments and various other activities. So my writing is a little behind, as is my laundry.
Do you have a Goodreads account? I am just starting to get Goodreads figured out. I know. I’m slow. But there is a lot of good information on there, and it’s a great place to find new authors and books, or support your favorite authors.
But I wanted to share the new reviews for Jareth, First Lord and for Ma -
Blog postYes! I have a couple new reviews up on Goodreads. One is for Master of the Fleet. The other is for Jareth, First Lord.
To see what people are saying, check out the links below!
MASTER OF THE FLEET— https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3761328830?book_show_action=false
JARETH, FIRST LORD-– https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3758746677?book_show_action=true&from_review_page=1
Both available at Amazon!
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Blog postI don’t know about anyone else, but I have never been quite so tired of an election. The phone calls–both landline and mobile, the text messages, the voice messages, the emails…
When will it end?
If you need an escape–and I sure do at the moment–why not escape to one of my worlds? I promise, not one mention of elections on any of them.
Esperance: https://amazon.com/dp/B074CF2323
Gambler’s Folly: https://amazon.com/gp/product/B07XM3VRXK
Cote d’Or: https: -
Blog postWe’ve finally left 2020 behind us. Let’s hope 2021 gives us a better run.
From all the folks on Gambler’s Folly, Esperance, and the Cote d’Or—
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Blog postAll of us from Esperance–Jareth, and Viviane, James and Morgan, and all the folks you have yet to meet-; from Gambler’s Folly— Damiano and Karianna, Dante and Angela, Dmitri and Danni, and all their friends; and Lord Sir Richard and Anne-Marie from Cote d’Or–wish you a very Happy Holiday.
Stay safe. Stay warm. Stay healthy.
And Don’t Forget–
to Share the Romance…
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Blog postOr so they say. At any rate, who’s looking for something to read this winter? Something that won’t break the bank?
Between now and New Years Day, all my books will be on sale at Smashwords!
That’s right! ALL ON SALE!
For the next two weeks, the first two books in each series will be FREE!
The third book in each series will be $0.99, as will Master of the Fleet.
So if you’re looking for reading material in the paranormal fantasy romance area, go check it -
Blog postHere it is, scarcely a week away.
Are you ready?
Got your shopping done?
For any of your book lover friends, those who love romance and a bit of the paranormal, consider one of my Gambler’s Folly or Esperance Series books.
For a little more magic, choose Master of the Fleet, from Sultonna Nadine!
And watch this spot for specials coming up beginning on Friday, December 18.
Already have the books?
Check out the merch at TeeSpring! Mugs, to -
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Blog postIn some ways, this year has gone by very slowly. In others, it has rushed by. I’m not sure I was ready for it to be December yet.
How about you?
Anyway, with the holidays right around the corner, let’s look at some excerpts from Gambler’s Folly! To begin with, let’s take a peek at the first book in the series, which gave its name to the series.
GAMBLER’S FOLLY is the first in a three book series—more to come in a while. Below is an excerpt from Chapter 1.
You c -
Blog postYes, it is that time of year again, though it hardly seems possible. So to all my American friends out there, I wish you a very happy and peaceful Thanksgiving.
Looking for something to read over the weekend? Go to my Smashwords profile page and look for the sale! All my books are on sale, and three are FREE!
Wishing you all a most peaceful and restful day.
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Blog postYes! You heard correctly! Christmas in July!
Where?
Come over to Facebook with me and join the fun this weekend. The L’Bri company is having their Customer Appreciation Sale this weekend only, in an online sale.
What do they have?
All types of skincare products, from lotions and creams to facial cleansing and makeup. They also have a hair-care line and household cleaning products.
Why do I like them?
They use more natural ingredients in their pr -
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Blog postI’m having trouble believing that July is just two days away. Anyone else having the same problem?
So far this year, our deck and container gardens are doing well. I have tiny little cucumbers starting to come on and the tomatoes are about to blossom. Oregano is about to take over the deck, so I think it’s time to snip it back and put it in the dehydrator for wintertime use.
And the rosemary is thriving, in spite of the wet weather we’ve been having. Even the thyme, which I’ve -
Blog postYes, Summer is almost upon us, and the past two days have given us a preview of it here in Georgia.
So what else has been happening in my world?
We had a solid week of drizzle and rain, with temperatures in the 60’s. So now, during the past two days, the rain has ended and the temperatures have soared into the 80’s. Great for the tomatoes, but I’m not so keen on the shift.
The deck garden is looking great, with all my little herbs beginning to come around now that the -
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Blog postAt least, I think it is. We’ve had most of a week of dark, drizzly rain here lately, so it’s not looking particularly summery. About a week ago, we had temperatures up in the 70’s and there was a definite promise of summer in the air.
Which got me to thinking about sunscreen.
And then I got the new notice from L’Bri that their sunscreen products are on special this June!
Have you tried their sunscreen? Combining aloe with zinc oxide, soothing botanicals and moisturizin -
Blog postOr it’s trying to be. And I discovered I haven’t really been telling you much about my diet and progress lately.
So let’s take a peek, shall we?
At my last appointment, my A1C was at 5.2 and my weight was just below 160. I still have about 10 pounds to go, but my doctor isn’t particularly worried, as long as it’s holding or going down.
And about a month ago, my stomach decided that a little bite of cheese or chicken wouldn’t be a bad thing, so I am finally able to add -
Blog postOK, so technically it isn’t February yet. But close enough!
2019 proved to be quite a year, with many ups and downs. But I think things are beginning to steady a little bit, so perhaps I’ll be able to come to you more often.
The diabetes diet is working! My A1c was down to 5.0 at my last visit, without medication! So if you’re battling the condition, please ask your doctor about it, or find a doctor who is familiar with the process and work with them to help you get off the me -
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Blog postHow is the weather in your part of the world? Winter decided to give us a preview of what to expect in a few weeks. We went from temperatures in the 80’s F to temperatures in the 60’s almost overnight. Our night time temperatures went from the high 60’s to the 40’s, with one evening down to 38 F.
Today it has warmed up a little after two full days of rain. I think they’re predicting temperatures in the lower 70’s.
What all this adds up to is sniffles and colds all around the a -
Blog postYes, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Since I’ve already written one blog post about it, let me simply refer you to it.
In the meantime, keep the girls checked out. Early detection is one of the keys to recovery.
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Blog postI do believe I am. This summer has been very hot and wet where we live. Of course, autumn will probably be dry, leaving my hair and skin flaky and itchy.
After chemotherapy and radiation therapy, my skin can’t take what it once could. Being diabetic can leave my hands dry and sore. But I have defences against both of them.
The L’Bri company has a fantastic line of skincare products that are much less drying for me than most other brands. They have replaced the water and alcoho -
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As you might guess, if you’re eating an all natural diet, it can be tricky to eat out, but we have a couple places here in town that work well for me. One of those is a place called the Peking Palace.
This is a small family run Chinese place near where we do our shopping. It’s not much to look at, but the food is tasty, and they have a couple things in their vegetarian menu I can eat with no problem. One of those is pictured below–a vegetable delight platter. It comes w -
Blog postIf you’re like me, you prefer to use products which contain more natural ingredients. But they can be hard to find, and if you find something, it may cost more than you want to spend.
Now, if you also have sensitive skin, the difficulty is doubled, at least.
A friend recently introduced me to a product line that I love! I shared it with our daughter, who bought products for her teen-aged sons and stepdaughter.
The boys are acne prone and the daughter has mild eczema. < -
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Blog postThis past month or so, since shortly before the elections, has been filled with turmoil and negativity. And it seems the momentum is scarcely slowing at all, even with the elections over. Everywhere I look online, someone is railing at someone else about the results.
Come on folks. The election was over two weeks ago. We can do nothing now to change the results. Whether your candidate won or lost, what we have is what we have, for the next four years. Complaining about losi -
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Blog postI know, I know. Meditation doesn’t burn much in the way of calories, so how can it help me lose weight?
At least part of your weight loss problems could be non-physical. That’s right. Way back when, we our bodies developed a way to hold on to weight during times of hardship and famine. Certain conditions triggered a response automatically.
And we still have those triggers today!
When food was scarce, our bodies horded calories like there was no tomorrow. And back -
Blog postGratitude. It’s a word we hear often these days. But what does it mean?
According to the dictionary, it is the quality of being thankful. It can also mean ready to show appreciation for and to return kindness.
Why is this so important to our success and happiness?
Think of two children for a moment. One is that child everyone loves. He’s happy, cooperative and excited over any little gift or kindness. Rushing away after a sincere thank you and hug, he shares his -
Blog postYes, sometimes they can come out with doozies in public. But sometimes, there is wisdom there. One of our grandsons, nicknamed Mort, has always been older than the years he’s lived, so it pays to listen when he has something to say. The quiet child of the family, his comments can be easily overshadowed by his older brother, who has been talking nearly non-stop since he learned how to talk.
I recently started a new fitness program–the 21 Day Fix–which is a tough workout. I am sore all -
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Blog post“You’ve got to accentuate the positive
Eliminate the negative
And latch on to the affirmative
Don’t mess with Mr. In-Between”
This catchy little song by Johnny Mercer back in 1944 makes a good point. Look for the positive things in life. Don’t dwell on the negative things. And stay out of the middle ground between the two extremes.
Does it have anything to give us besides a catchy tune and nifty lyrics?
Accentuate the positive. What does this mean?&nb -
Blog postDuring the past two or three weeks, several people close to us have had loved ones in the ER with heart attacks, strokes, or other life threatening conditions. One man is slipping quickly away. His grandson is quite upset by the prospect of losing someone who has been with him throughout his entire life.
Is it wrong for him to feel this way? No. It is quite understandable. We all grieve for those who leave us at the end of their lives here. Yes, we will miss those who pass from t -
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Blog postOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, as a survivor, I would like to share a little book I wrote telling of my struggle.
Cancer and the Warrior’s Way isn’t a technical document about breast cancer. It is a chronicle of what I experienced from the time of diagnosis through recovery. One of the most frightening things for me was not knowing what to expect during treatment. Doctors are great at what they do, but they cannot prepare you for the actuality of chemotherapy.
I -
Blog postSummer break is coming to an end soon, and everyone is gearing up for classes. It is a very busy time. But what I love about this time of year is all the fresh foods from the garden. We’re just getting our garden started in this location, and it takes time to start a garden from scratch. But this year we have been blessed with yellow crook-necked squash, cucumbers and tomatoes.
This is a great time for those trying to shed a few pounds, too. What is better than f
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