Monday, January 28, 2013

The Wizard's Cauldron: An Interview with Lelani Black

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History Trivia


January 28



814 Charlemagne, King of the Franks and creator of the Holy Roman Empire, died in Aachen.

1077 the excommunication of Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor was lifted by Pope Gregory VII.

1099 First Crusaders began the siege of Hosn-el-Akrad Syria.

1262 Flemish/Dutch coast was ravaged by a north western storm.

1495 Pope Alexander VI gave his son Cesare Borgia as a hostage to Charles VIII of France to ensure the Pope's good behavior as Charles left Rome to conquer Naples.  However, Cesare did escape and returned to Rome. 

1547 Henry VIII died. His nine-year-old son, Edward VI became King, and the first Protestant ruler of England.

 

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Carla (and other Green Wizard stories): New mini Green Wizard Catalogue

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History Trivia

January 27



484 BC, the temple of Castor and Pollux, the Heavenly Twins, was dedicated.

98 Trajan became Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva.

1186 Henry VI, the son and heir of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I, married Constance of Sicily.

1302 Dante became a Florentine political exile because of his political activities that included the banishment of several rivals. 

1606 Gunpowder Plot: The trial of Guy Fawkes and other conspirators began, ending with their execution on January 31.

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Saturday, January 26, 2013

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History Trivia


January 26





66  5th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.

1316 Revolt in Wales against the authority of Edward II began.

1340 King Edward III of England was declared King of France.

1531 An earthquake killed thousands in Lisbon, Portugal.

1564The Council of Trent issued its conclusions in the Tridentinum, which established a distinction between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism.

Friday, January 25, 2013

Loyalty: A Dying Attribute

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The Independent Publishing Magazine: Has Self-Publishing Stopped Being The Road Less Travelled?

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The Illustrated Woman by Mark Barry - Amazon Review


5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down! A must read! Unique and Powerful!, October 16, 2012
By 
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This review is from: The Illustrated Woman (Kindle Edition)
The Illustrated Woman has a unique plot that will capture your attention, hold it, make you angry, make you cry, make you desperate and it will make you fall in love. It will remove you from your present world and transport you into the life of a single mother who turned her back on the world her parents desired her to have and created her own.

This book is not for the shy or timid. It is graphic and realistic. It is emotionally open and evasive. It is good and evil. It is stimulating and abusive. It is life and broken dreams. It is enthralling and deceiving. It is truth and lies. It is honor and immoral. It is beauty and ignorance. It is love and selfishness. It is desire and hatred. It is commitment and it is fear. It is enlightenment and it is disillusionments. It is about second or even third chances and it is unforgivable. It is choices and it is consequences. It is maturity at its worst and it is immaturity at its best. It is a book that will make you think...about circumstances, choices and consequences.

Emily learns early on that choices are her choices to make, not her mom and nor her dad's, thus leading her astray from the life her parents were molding her into. Acceptance...of who she is, what she wanted, who she wanted was denied creating a void in her that was filled with pain due to the rejection of a stoutly proud man...her father.

Tyrone: Attractive. Lazy. User. Her obsession. Her destruction. Her love. Her destruction. Her everything. Her on again, off again.

Penny: Obedient. Cooperative. Happy. Her life. Her daughter. Her one constant.

The Clients: Pornographic. Solicitation. Lust. Her way of paying for her Illustration.

Enter Alan: Quiet. Shy. Reserved. Suffering. Attentive. Listener. Consistent. Eager. Accepting. In love with Emily. Her, not quite sure what.

The Illustration: Her future. Her history. Her dreams. Her failures. Her life in ink. One half, pure; One half, not so much.
The Choice: Tyrone, Alan. Alan, Tyrone. Her choice. Their choice.

The Illustrated Woman is to be read as entertainment only and should only be read by adults of maturity. The Illustrated Woman has extensive usage of curse words, references to drug usage, explicit sexual relations incorporating power exchange, sexually abusive scenes, BDSM references and intense anger scenes.

And...I could not put this book down

History Trivia


January 25

41 Tiberius Claudius Drusus was proclaimed as emperor by the Praetorian Guard.  After a night of negotiation, Claudius was accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate. 98  The Emperor Nerva died of natural causes.

1327 Edward III became King of England.

1348 An earthquake destroyed Villach (Austria) that killed thousands.

1494 Alfonso II became King of Naples.

1533 Henry VIII of England secretly married his second wife Anne Boleyn.

 

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Diane Turner - London Rocks - 24-01-2013

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The Ritual by Mark Barry - Amazon Review

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.0 out of 5 stars The first of many!


This review is from: The Ritual (Paperback)
This is the first book I've read by Mark Barry...but it won't be the last!
Initially intrigued by the title, I soon became embroiled in the diverse characters and fast moving storyline. The author's vast knowledge of the setting for the book and descriptions of the characters allowed me to 'see' the story unfolding...my favourite way to read. As the ravens massed on the rooftops and the mysterious beast crashed through the undergrowth, I was hooked.
Though there were a few editing niggles, I have no hesitation in giving this book my 5* rating...I enjoyed the story, I would recommend it and I will read it again.

History Trivia


January 24



41 Caligula was murdered along with his wife and infant child by a Praetorian tribune while attending the Palatine games. Claudius succeeded his nephew.

76 the Emperor Hadrian was born.

1328 King Edward III of England married Philippa of Henegouwen.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

The Wizard's Cauldron: An Interview with Dawn White

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Kid Atomic by Mark Barry - Amazon Review

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.0 out of 5 stars Mark Barry does it again

By 
Quietclayer "Mary" (Florissant, MO USA)

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Kid Atomic (Kindle Edition)
I just finished reading Kid Atomic. Mark Barry has surprised me again. This is a character and relationship driven psychological thriller that, if you have read any other books by Mr. Barry clearly shows his incredible range. The characters are ordinary people who find themselves in extraordinary circumstances. Set in current day Britain, it tells the story of good friends that have joined a protest movement at the University they attend. They are chosen by the leader of the movement to go to London to pick up materials for an upcoming demonstration. What they pick up will change their lives forever. The characters are well developed, invoking strong feelings in the reader. Feelings that run the gamut from empathy to revulsion. The relationships are as intertwined as those in the reader's own life and entirely believable. Although the story starts out in an easy going manner, things soon begin to turn dark and sinister. Mr. Barry keeps the reader guessing right up to the very surprising and satisfying ending. An enjoyable and suspenseful story from beginning to end.,

History Trivia


January 23,


27 BC, Augustus Caesar (Octavian) founded the Roman Empire that would last until A.D. 476.  Octavian was granted the title 'Augustus', meaning lofty or serene, by the Roman senate.

393 Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaimed his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor.

1265 First English Parliament formally convened.

1510 18-year-old Henry VIII of England appeared incognito in the lists at Richmond, and was applauded for his jousting before he revealed his identity.

1533 Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII of England, discovered she was pregnant.

1570 The assassination of Regent James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray threw Scotland into civil war.

1571 The Royal Exchange opened in London.

1579 The Union of Utrecht formed a Protestant republic in the Netherlands.

Ngaire Elder: Blockbuster .... is it on your reading list?

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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Hollywood Shakedown by Mark Barry - Amazon Review

 
 
 
 
 
By ngaire

Format:Kindle Edition

Hollywood Shakedown was a phenomenal read; compelling, wonderful, outstanding! Fast-paced with carefully crafted characters. Thriller, a bit of sex/romance and a massive amount of intrigue weaved into a well thought out plot. The ending is unforgettable and suits the story very well. Mark Barry has created a novel that few writers could only dream of authoring. The only downside, the story came to an end. A must read for all adults

The Adventures of Cecilia Spark - The Mystical Mountains by Ngaire Elder - Amazon Book Review

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful adventure!, 18 Jan 2013


This review is from: The Adventures of Cecilia Spark - the Mystical Mountains of Terra (Book 2 in the series) (Kindle Edition)
Cecilia Spark sets off on a much longer adventure than Brimstone Forest, following the Quest compass into the Mystical Mountains of Terra. The characters are beautiful and we learn more about Soldier and are introduced to Ractus and Pacha along the way. There's tension and suspense as well as humour. A highly recommended read for all ages.

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History Trivia

January 22

565 Eutychius was deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus.

871 Battle at Basing: Danish invasion army vanquished Ethelred of Wessex.



1371 King Robert II Stuart of Scotland was crowned.

1506 The first contingent of 150 Swiss Guards arrived at the Vatican.

1521 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, opened the Diet of Worms.

1552 Sir Edward Seymour, uncle to King Edward VI of England, was executed.

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Monday, January 21, 2013

Carla (and other Green Wizard stories): The Ritual Redux





Carla (and other Green Wizard stories): The Ritual Redux: Amazon Review by Mary Quallo Incredible! Step aside Anne Rice, Mark Barry describes places and events like you only wish you could. A nail...

Carla by Mark Barry - Amazon Book Review




By K. Meador

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

Remember the scene in Forrest Gump where he is sitting on a bench waiting for a bus to go see his "Jenny" and he is telling his story as people come and go?

Well, I felt like I was in a pub, on a barstool, as he drank his ale and I, mine, and he spoke quietly as he told me his story about Carla and him. He spoke from his perspective and quite literally I was enamored. Being taken into the depths of his mind, thoughts, actions and reactions to situations real or perceived was an amazing and sometimes scary journey.

Scary....as in....I know that kind of feeling....kind of scary.

Carla is a beautiful person who has been projected to be exactly who she is: an open minded, busy, young, and attractive woman who knows her mind and also deals with her own set of insecurities giving Carla a mixture of attributes that makes an appeal to the reader.

Sharna is the dedicated friend to Carla and it is interesting to watch how she projects herself as Carla's protector when meeting John and then the development of their friendship with Carla being the vine that connects them.

John is an older man who struggles internally with each encounter - perceived or real - that occurs. He has come a full circle in his life and finally has an understanding of who and what he is; both the good and the bad. You will fall in love with John and then you will love to hate his actions or reactions. You will cheer for John but in the next breath you will berate him. You will definitely be able to relate to John at some point in the story!

And by the time you get to the ending....oh my... No spoiler here! You must read to find out; but, I promise you one thing, it won't be what you expect!

 

History Trivia


January 21




1189 King Philip Augustus of France, King Henry II of England, King Richard I, and Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa initiated the Third Crusade in response to the victory of Saladin in 1187.

1276 Pierre de Tarantaise, the first Dominican pope, was elected, choosing the name Pope Innocence V.

Sunday, January 20, 2013

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History Trivia


January 20

250  Fabian who was created pope in 236, was martyred under the persecution of Decius.

1265 The first English parliament was held by Simon de Montfort in the Palace of Westminister (Houses of Parliament)and was attended by elected burgesses and knights.



1327 Edward II of England was deposed by his eldest son, Edward III.

1356 Edward Balliol abdicated as King of Scotland.

1523 Christian II was forced to abdicate as King of Denmark and Norway.

1649 Charles I of England went on trial for treason and other high crimes.

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Saturday, January 19, 2013

BEARDED SCRUTINY: EPISODE 39 - THE BIG BIRD CAGE

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History Trivia

January 19

379 Theodosius installed as co-emperor of East Roman Empire.

973 Pope Benedictus VI elected 

1419 The French city of Rouen surrendered to Henry V in Hundred Years War.

1520 Sten Sture the Younger, the Regent of Sweden, was mortally wounded at the Battle of Bogesund, an important conflict in the campaign of Christian II to gain power over Sweden.

1523 Ulrich Zwingli, founder of the reformation in Switzerland, published his 67 Articles, the first manifesto of the Zurich Reformation which attacks the authority of the Pope.

1783 William Pitt became the youngest Prime Minister of England at age 24.


 

Friday, January 18, 2013

History Trivia


January 18

350 Flavius Julius Constans was assassinated.

1486 King Henry VII of England married Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV.




1520 King Christian II of Denmark and Norway defeated the Swedes at Lake Ã…sunden.

1562 Pope Pius IV reopened the Council of Trent for its third and final session, which defined the mass as a true sacrifice and issued statements on several other doctrinal issues. By the end of the 16th century, many of the abuses that had motivated the Protestant Reformation had disappeared, and the church had reclaimed many of its European followers.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

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History Trivia

January 17

 38 BC Octavian married Livia Drusilla.

 69 Etruscan Roman Emperor Otho committed suicide after a night of meditation in his tent. A companion of Nero, it is believed that he died to prevent civil war.

395 the Roman Empire was split into eastern and western parts upon the death of Emperor Theodosius I, whose will provided that his two sons would inherit the two parts.




1377 Pope Gregory XI moved the Papacy back to Rome from Avignon.

1501- Cesare Borgia returned in triumph to Rome from Romagna.

1648 England's Long Parliament passed the Vote of No Addresses, which broke off negotiations with King Charles I, setting the scene for the second phase of the English Civil War.

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indie author interview: K-Trina Meador Blows Down Fences! - School of the Ages

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

The Briton and the Dane: Concordia Amazon Review

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.0 out of 5 stars This book has everything a person could want in Historical Fiction, January 15, 2013

By 
Quietclayer "Mary" (Florissant, MO USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?)

This review is from: The Briton and the Dane: Concordia (Kindle Edition)
It's not my way to reiterate the story line in a review. I prefer to give my opinion of the writer's ability to paint pictures with words and engage the reader.

Mary Ann Bernal paints lavishly vivid pictures of the romantic and exotic locales in this excellent book. The characters are fully detailed, physically, mentally and emotionally. The reader is fully engaged from the first page. Drawn into a world of romance, intrigue, duplicity and adventure, I couldn't put the book down. I highly recommend this book to anyone that likes Historical Fiction or even just an excellent story. This book is right up there with Pillars of the Earth, if you liked that book, you will like this one. Don't miss it.

History Trivia


January 16

27 BC The title Augustus was bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate.

550 during the Gothic War (535–552), the Ostrogoths conquered Rome after a long siege, by bribing the Isaurian garrison.

1120 The Council of Nablus was held, establishing the earliest surviving written laws of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem.

1219 Floods in Northern Netherlands after storm, 1,000s killed.

1245 Edmund Lancaster was born. Edmund was the founder of the House of Lancaster and son of King Henry III of England and Eleanor of Provence.

1362 a storm tide in the North Sea destroyed the German city of Rungholt on the island of Strand (North Frisian Islands).

 1412 the Medici family was appointed official banker of the Papacy.

 1572 Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk was tried for treason for his part in the Ridolfi plot to restore Catholicism in England.

1581 The English Parliament outlawed Roman Catholicism.

1605 The first edition of El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha (Book One of Don Quixote) by Miguel de Cervantes was published in Madrid.


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