A group of 8 feisty ladies with a passion for the seventeenth century and a talent for writing have joined forces to form the Hoydens and Firebrands blog site. Our aim is to bring our passion for the period together to inspire readers to venture into this relatively unexplored period! Come and visit us at http://hoydensandfirebrands.blogspot.com/ Cheers Alison Stuart Eppie Award winner http://www.alisonstuart.com

You know how the holidays get so hectic, you don't think you can fit in one single thing more? I'm here to tell you, you're wrong. Because cancer just invited itself to my celebration and when it knocks the door off the hinges and plops down in the middle of the room, you have no choice but to deal with it. If you care to know more about that, please visit my blog But here's what I'm doing to make Christmas more relaxed and enjoyable. I've acqu… Continue

Very few people are aware that in my 'other life' I exist as Juan Pablo Jalisco, Poet. I'm delighted to announce that Juan Pablo's poetry collection 'Of Aztecs and Conquistadors' is soon to be released in e-book by Mythica Publishing. The book will showcase many of Juan Pablo's finest works, all of which… Continue

My dear friend Bonnie Vanak is giving away a free copy of PLEASURING THE PIRATE on the group blog we both belong to--http://www.thechatelaines.blogspot.com. All you have to do is pop over and comment and you might be the lucky winner! Today only! Enjoy!

I'm delighted to have sold my YA short story 'Arcadia 22 Heavy - Mayday!' to the newly formed Mythica Publishing for e-book publication. Mythica is owned by my good friend Graeme S Houston, and I'm thirlled to be able to support his new venture by having one of m… Continue