How many of you knew that? If you’re Scottish, you might be aware that January 25th is the night that the Scots celebrate the birthday of their favorite poet Robert Burns, but I had no idea. I found out because I’ve become addicted to a catalog and website called Gaelsong, which offers all sorts of lovely things from Ireland and Scotland. So naturally they sent me an email announcing the celebration in case I needed to purchase stuff for my Burns Night party. I don’t know about you, but I’m up for a holiday in January. We need one, don’t you think?
I don’t have a ton of info on Robert Burns, but I do know that he wrote Auld Lang Syne (probably just the words, not the music), and that’s quite a legacy. Just about everybody recognizes the song when it’s played or sung on New Year’s Eve. I suppose it’s appropriate to sing it on Burns Night, too, so there you have one of your activities all set for you.
Of course you’ll eat, too, but the traditional food served on Burns night might give you pause. I understand haggis is a staple of the Burns Night meal, and I have it on good authority (Rhonda Nelson) that it may not be what you want to consume. There’s innards involved, if you get my drift. But if you cast around, you might find some Scottish dishes that appeal to you.
And if you don’t, then just drink. Whiskey is always appropriate on Burns Night. In fact, I’ll bet you can even find a T-shirt that says “Tonight I drink for Scotland” on it and then you’ll truly be in the spirit of the occasion. Or you can decide to go for the haggis, after all. Maybe it’s not so bad if you drink enough whiskey with it. Personally, after finding out what it’s made from, I’m not eager.
So how about it? Are you up for Burns Night? Maybe even haggis? Speaking of that, what was the most disgusting thing you ever ate in your life?
Hey everyone! It’s been a while since I posted on this blog, but with Witness Seduction on this month’s Blaze lineup, I knew I had to pop in and say hi–and hold a little contest while I’m at it…
I’ve gotta admit, WS was a tough one to write. The hero, Caleb Ford, is an undercover agent whose libido goes haywire when he’s ordered to stakeout Marley Kindcaid’s house. He’s totally lusting over the cute blonde, but he can’t tell her who he really is…and that’s where the tough part came for me, as a writer. Lying sucks. I hate being lied to. So how on earth was I going to make readers fall in love with a hero who’s holding out on the truth?
In the end, I think Caleb’s conflict was one of the strongest I’ve ever had in a hero. And yup, lying or not, I ended up absolutely loving the guy!! So here’s hoping that readers will love and forgive him just like I did.
To celebrate this release, I’m giving away a free copy of Witness Seduction today! Just leave a comment and let me know how you feel about heroes who aren’t being entirely honest… I’ll post the winner in the comments section tomorrow morning, so check back to see if you won!
Oh man, check out the gorgeous covers and the wonderfulness that is 10 years of Blazing heat. Want some author insights, too? There’s so much to enjoy as Borders celebrates our anniversary - be sure to stop by and share you Blaze love.
Have you checked out the new Blaze Authors Pet Project? It’s The Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem, Massachussetts! What a wonderful group, huh!
And this month’s Blaze books include cats from our Furry Friends Pet Project, with Brionne in Leslie Kelly’s TERMS OF SURRENDER and Irish in Samantha Hunter’s MINE UNTIL MORNING. Have you read the stories yet? Did you notice the wonderful feline additions?
And finally, a big thanks to everyone who commented on Brenda’s Hot Summer Reads blog – the winners of the June Blaze books are: Gannon, Melissa Henderson and StacieDM! Congratulations, ladies!!!! Happy Reading
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