My first published book was Solo Honeymoon and it’s being featured today at Blurbs in Bloom. I’m excited that readers still are interested in this story. The hero is quite the Alpha male and I adore him. Parts of the story take place in Italy, parts in London and parts in NYC. Three of my favorite places. Here’s a link if you want to check it out over there.
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Leda was the mother of two sets of twins in Greek Mythology. She was raped by the god Zeus disguised as a swan. She bore two children from that encounter who were fathered by Zeus but she also had relations with her husband the same night and got pregnant by him as well and had two more children with her husband being the father. Wild tale, yeah?
Anyway, Leonardo DaVinci planned to paint Leda and the swan and made some drawings of her head in preparation for this endeavor. See here for his drawings.
This week’s fact is courtesy of #2 son who showed me a drawing he made this week of Leda’s head. He didn’t trace it. He drew it free hand. And all along, I thought my other son was the artist. LOL! Here’s my son’s drawing:
Posted in Friday Facts | Tags: art, arts, Friday Facts, illustration, Leda and the swan, Leonardo DaVInci, rape of Leda, son, Zeus
I love my friends and I adore when they want to play with me. It seems like I’m not the little girl with no depth perception who was last to be picked for the softball team after all. I won’t go all Sally Field on y’all though. Promise.
This week’s tag was by my friend Mackenzie Crowne. She’s a friend who I met through Still Moments Publishing and she’s just adorable. Check out her post on the tag game here. Her tag game is called Zig-zag and it seems I’m supposed to find in my WIP the word look and post the surrounding text. Once that’s done, I have to tag five more awesome writers. Here goes.
This is from my NaNoWriMo story I’m working on this time around:
“Surprisingly, there are a lot of Americans living in Puerto Vallarta. I adjusted quite quickly and wouldn’t even have taken this job with the DEA if I hadn’t been pressured by Jimbo to do it.”
“Jimbo did what?” The man in question was back with their drinks. He set them down and slid back in beside Kes.
“Talked me into being a drug enforcement agent.”
“I had to do something. You were wasting away down there in Mexico sitting in the sun all day and growing your hair and beard out as if you were a beach bum and not a brilliant lawyer. If I’d left you there much longer, you’d be the same shade as me.”
“A very nice shade it is. I wouldn’t mind it.” Kes patted Jimbo’s forearm. “I was having a wonderful time being a beach bum as you put it and I was hardly wasting away since I was working out every day.”
“Yeah. Look at you now. With the scruff on your face, the ponytail, the tan and the extra muscles, I daresay that no one from the past would recognize you today as the short-haired, strait-laced, uptight prosecuting attorney that you were.” Jimbo flicked Kes’ ponytail.
“Good. I’m glad. There’s no one from back then who I want to talk to again anyway. That man is dead and gone and I’m glad.”
“What happened? I don’t think I ever heard. I only heard that you were a lawyer before you came to work with us.” Mike took a swig of his beer.
“Long story. I’ll tell you sometime if I ever get rip-roaring drunk enough to want to think about it again.” Kes drained his own glass and slammed it down on the table just as Captain Graham came back to the table.
My tagged writers- check out their work on their sites:
Next week, When I get the other tag I’ve been warned is coming, some more of you will be tagged. No one is safe. Be very afraid.
Oh and for fun, here’s a picture I took in Puerto Vallarta on the waterfront. This location plays a part in my WIP I’ve featured here.
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Today is release day for The Tainted Keitre. It’s a New Orleans based story with a bit of romance, a bit of murder and a bit of mystery. It’s a short (only 39 pages) story that was a blast to write. It can be ordered here at Sweet Cravings Publishing.
Here’s the trailer:
I found out last week that Snowbound Hearts, an anthology with Still Moments Publishing is now available in print. I have a story in there called Sophie’s Snow Day. Even though it’s not Thanksgiving yet, this is a neat Christmas gift for someone. The stories are appropriate for pretty much all ages so there’s no fear that someone’s grandma might be offended by something too risque.
The interesting thing about this anthology is that it has sold all year long so someone, somewhere wants to read about people being snowed in all the time. Here in the 99 degree+ south, I think that’s wickedly cool.
Here’s a buy link if you’re interested. Send me a note here if you purchase and want me to send you an autographed bookplate. I’ll be happy to do that for you.
Posted in Books | Tags: Jillian Chantal, Paperback, Snowbound Hearts, Sophie's Snow Day, Still Moments Publishing
James IV of Scotland built Holyrood Palace- he started it in 1501 on the site of the old Holyrood Abbey that was founded in the 1100s. These days, it’s the official home of the Queen when she’s in Scotland. They close the castle to visitors when she’s in residence and they have this crazy, formal ceremony for her each summer when she comes to stay. It’s a ritual to hand her the keys. I told my son that I’d hate for people to make such a big fuss when I came home.
Luckily, the palace was open when we were there and we got to see some of the state apartments which are spectacular. There was no photography inside so I can’t share that with you. They even have Mary, Queen of Scots’ bed with the original hangings and tapestries in the room. Very intriguing. I had no idea either that she was super tall. You never hear that when you hear the legend of her and Elizabeth I.
Here’s a few outdoor pictures.
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Today I’m visiting Rebecca Joyce and chatting about Sebastian’s Salvation. Remember, the divine Idris Elba was the inspiration for the hero. I’m also sharing a chili recipe for the cool days ahead. Here’s the link. Thanks Lavada for teaching me how to do links. I’ve used the heck out of that skill! 
Posted in Books | Tags: guesting, Idris Elba, Sebastian's Salvation, Siren Book Srand Publishers
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Jillian Chantal 