January 2011 – The World of the Blue Bells Trilogy

Posted on January 26, 2011January 26, 2011 by Laura

If Britain is known for one thing, it’s standing stones, and anyone who has read Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series knows you need to be careful near them! Do not bring jewels! The standing stones featured in the sidebar this next week or two are found in the village of Killin. Like Finlairig, the feature of the […]

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Posted on January 24, 2011January 24, 2011 by Laura

I have posted previously about the title Blue Bells of Scotland, and its roots as, first an old Scottish air, made famous by one Mrs. Jordan’s lyrics, and, later, turned into a theme and variations for trombone by the remarkable Arthur Pryor, a prodigy of the late 19th and early 20th century. Because Blue Bells […]

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Posted on January 18, 2011January 18, 2011 by Laura

A few announcements today! If you go over to the Kindle Boards, you’ll find lots of great books and discussions among both authors and readers. Blue Bells of Scotland is Book of the Day today. It is currently on sale for .99 on your Kindle, from now until the end of January, so now’s a […]

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Posted on January 17, 2011 by Laura

The blogging and reading world has been abuzz with talk of the how publishing is changing with the advent of new technology. Please welcome Saffina Desforges, part of this new wave. Sugar and Spice When you’ve got two young children, and you think the unthinkable, where do you turn? Inspired by the story of a […]

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Posted on January 14, 2011 by Laura

This week’s picture in the sidebar is of Castle Finlairig, an unexpected find during my trip to Scotland. When I knew I was going to make the trip, I carefully planned my itinerary to include the places Shawn, Niall, and Amy would see and experience. One of Shawn’s first experiences, on arriving in 1314, is […]

Category:Architechture, Campbell, castles, Finlairig, Giveaways, Research, Scottish History

Month: January 2011

Standing Stones in the Sidebar

What is this Blue Bells of Scotland, Anyway?

Sale, Giveaway, Book of the Day, Upcoming Events!

Sugar and Spice by Saffina Desforges

Picture of the Week: Castle Finlairig