It’s Chigger Time!
(My least favorite thing about summer.)
Hey ya'll!
Wow, one day it’s spring showers, and the next day it’s 90+ degrees
in Georgia. Some of our family came in for our baby’s graduation last
week, so we visited the Georgia Aquarium and did some tubing down the
Chattahoochee River. Good times. On the other hand, summer means
chiggers in Georgia, and they are SO BAD here!
Yes, chiggers are a thing. They’re tiny critters that hang out in the
grass and jump on bare legs. Almost invisible to the naked eye, they
burrow down into your skin—usually around your ankles—and itch you to
death, sometimes for up to a couple weeks until they’re scratched out or
suffocated with fingernail polish or other homemade remedies. Chiggers
are the pits! I can’t stand out in the grass for more than a minute
without catching a few.
So, here’s to summer? Yay! In all seriousness, I hope you have time to
make wonderful memories this month, find some great books to read, and
avoid all the boo-boos like sunburn, bug bites, and oh, yeah, chiggers!
From the Writing Desk:
Pirates in the Caribbean!
In
1728, diamonds unwittingly discovered by gold washers in Brazil found
their way to Portugal. The Portuguese sent the suspected treasure to
Lisbon to be examined, hoping the rest of the New World wouldn't notice.
They knew Caribbean pirates and privateers, despite the lucre of sugar,
would never be satisfied without their shares. Sugar was sweet, but it
did not make kings.
 This past month I’ve been working on edits for The Privateer of San Madrid.
This story is the very first book I ever had published. With pirates,
the Caribbean, and two star-crossed sweethearts, it’s definitely my
baby, and I’m so excited to have the rights back to re-publish this
year. Here’s some more info:
Captain Julius Bertrand isn't a pirate anymore, but someone
wants him out of the way. Distracted by an avaricious girl he could
never love and the beautiful Kate O'Connell who doesn't need him,
Bertrand tries to untangle the web of mysterious cargo someone in the
New World wants to keep a secret. Kate O'Connell arrives in San Madrid
determined to put her past behind her. Assisting her physician father
shouldn't be too scandalous if she can mind her tongue and temper, but
it seems all of the women on the island see her as less than suitable
for their company. When Bertrand's pirating past returns with the force
of a sweeping broadside, and he finds he must sacrifice everything his
respectable life has brought him in order to save what matters most.
This historical adventure with clean romance is up for pre-order for .99 at Amazon right now if you’d like to get it for the bargain price before release day.
Good Reads: New or On Sale!
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Ta-Ta for Now
Thank
you for allowing me to check in with you. I really appreciate your time and support. Don’t miss Whoo-hoo! Wednesday later this month with inside info on free books and special sales. This month's book from me will be... Valentine Gold! (Free for newsletter subscribers or .99 for a limited time!)
See you next month, or catch me anytime on Facebook!
Danielle Thorne
1 comment:
Here in the south, weather seems to do that. I do love those hot steamy temps though.
sherry @ fundinmental
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