tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44051909183908386692024-02-20T10:08:39.948+01:00Other side of The North SeaKeeping in-touch with friends and family around the world!Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.comBlogger248125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-7144355773370980272018-07-17T08:40:00.000+01:002018-07-17T08:40:25.779+01:00Family Tree...myth busting family folklore!
As a small child, I remember been told my great-great-great-great-great grandfather was once a Lord Mayor of my home city of Kingston upon Hull. His name was Thomas Wallis, a descendant of my maternal grandmother's side of the family. He was a woodcarver by trade and his self-portrait and a carved chair he crafted were exhibited at the house of William Wilberforce's birthplace when I was aEllesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0Sundebru, Norway58.841399 9.091899000000012241.639660000000006 -32.216694999999987 76.043138 50.400493000000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-91160525883468796662016-05-09T08:32:00.000+01:002016-05-09T08:32:48.869+01:00It's Monday, What Are You Reading?
It's Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week. It's a great post to organise yourself. It's an opportunity to visit and comment, and er... add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This meme started with J Kaye's Blog and then was taken up by Sheila from Book Journey.&Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0Gjerstad, Norway58.8783074 9.019159899999976958.845476899999994 8.9384788999999767 58.9111379 9.0998408999999771tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-52243402799946267962016-05-02T07:57:00.000+01:002016-05-08T19:31:38.520+01:00It's Monday. What Are You Reading?
This Monday means a brand new book to start the week and the new month and it's:
One Night With The CEO by Mia Sosa: After some disappointing dates, Karen Ramirez has concluded that great sex is for other people. Especially since medical school won’t leave her much time for romance anyway. Then she runs into tall, dark, charming, and ridiculously wealthy Mark Lansing—and quickly Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0Gjerstad, Norway58.8783074 9.019159899999976958.845476899999994 8.9384788999999767 58.9111379 9.0998408999999771tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-12100717538286978452016-01-25T09:40:00.000+01:002016-05-08T19:32:24.607+01:00It's Monday. What are you reading?
For
some reason, I always seem to finish reading a book on a Sunday, so
Monday tends to be a new book day for me. Today, I'll be starting To
The Stars by Molly McAdams and I'm really excited about reading this
because it is my very first paperback arc! Living
where I do, an opportunity like this doesn't happen often due to high
postal charges. I
was
lucky to win
this in a competition backEllesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0Gjerstad, Norway58.8783074 9.019159899999976958.845476899999994 8.9384788999999767 58.9111379 9.0998408999999771tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-40438721364167594882015-12-31T09:00:00.000+01:002016-01-01T13:27:18.635+01:00Favourite New Authors (to me) in 2015!
It's the end of the year and time to reflect back and remember favourite reading highlights.
2015 has been a fabulous year for introducing me to new writers who's work I will now pick up without a hesitation in the future. I don't have an ultimate No.1 for my list, so here are some of books and writers who I've awarded 5 stars to during 2015:
Veronica Forand:
Untrue Colors &Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0Gjerstad, Norway58.8783074 9.019159899999976958.845476899999994 8.9384788999999767 58.9111379 9.0998408999999771tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-77513732877929068412015-11-02T14:21:00.000+01:002015-11-02T14:21:44.605+01:00It's Monday. What Are You Reading?
I'm actually between books right now after finishing an arc for Cooper (Wild Boys) by Melissa Foster late last night. Cooper is due for release on 1st December and is book 4 of a hot, sexy new series featuring the Wild brothers. (Heath, Jackson, Logan) If you are a fan of Melissa Foster and looking for something a little hotter than her usual books I highly recommend these four novellas.
Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0Gjerstad, Norway58.8783074 9.019159899999976958.845476899999994 8.9384788999999767 58.9111379 9.0998408999999771tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-54810520765319340862014-06-19T15:41:00.000+01:002014-06-19T17:18:01.037+01:00Feeling thankful - #100happydays
Day 3 #100happydays
Today I am feeling thankful that our prehistoric dinosaur of a lawnmower still works. It is over 30 years old and it is getting incredibly difficult to source parts for it when it has a breakdown. We were lucky this year that my husband was able to find substitute parts to fix it. In the future we may not be so lucky.
To replace this beast will Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0Gjerstad, Norway58.880833299999992 9.018611100000043751.215815299999988 -11.635685899999956 66.5458513 29.672908100000043tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-69608936535683069442014-06-19T09:47:00.000+01:002018-03-14T20:39:10.137+01:00My favourite summer salad.Day 2 #100happydaysI posted about my love of Broccoli Salad as part of the 100 Happy Days Challenge here. I discovered the idea of the salad via a friend a few years ago and decided to give it a go. The recipe I used was this one: Fresh Broccoli Salad. To say it was a success for the guests I had visiting at the time was an underestimate. Everyone enjoyed it. ForEllesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0Gjerstad, Norway58.880833299999992 9.018611100000043757.832831299999995 6.4368241000000435 59.928835299999989 11.600398100000044tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-33567176263200717812014-06-17T15:46:00.000+01:002014-06-17T15:46:24.759+01:00A challenge
Joanne, a friend of mine recently completed the #100HappyDays challenge. I read most of her posts, as she documented each day and I must admit I looked forward to seeing what she photographed and talked about. So, when the challenge finished, I admit to missing the daily anecdotes and pictures. So, to fill the void Joanne's #100HappyDays has left, I've decided to take up the batten Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-47897063941868897992014-06-03T11:46:00.000+01:002014-06-03T11:46:17.220+01:00
It's that time of year again. The poppy plant in the garden is flowering again. Nothing unusual about that, except this year the first flower began opening on 30th May. I can't remember a flower before June before (at least in the Summer).
This photo was taken just as Oskar was leaving for school this morning . The background story as to why I take photos of Oskar Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0Gjerstad, Norway58.880833299999992 9.018611100000043733.358798799999988 -32.289982899999956 84.4028678 50.327205100000043tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-51354772591805362882014-02-17T06:49:00.000+01:002014-02-17T21:53:00.191+01:00***Sweetheart Smackdown*** - Elite Eight - Vote for Kathleen
The heroine of The Kathleen Turner Series by Tiffany Snow has made it through to the final "Elite" Eight in the Sweetheart Smackdown competition run my the book blog : For the Love of Books.
Kathleen needs you vote!
VOTING
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Thank-you
Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-24037346283268546922014-02-13T09:02:00.000+01:002014-02-13T10:11:22.267+01:00***Sweetheart Smackdown*** Vote for Kathleen!
For the Love of Books is running a Sweetheart Smackdown on their blog between 11th-22nd February.
Kathleen Turner from The Kathleen Turner Series by Tiffany Snow has made it into the last 16 in the competition.
Voting for Kathleen begins today. Please cast your vote and gain entry into the Mega Prize Draw by using the Rafflecopter link below
Voting /Giveaway
a Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-22857653338995889072013-12-31T00:01:00.000+01:002013-12-31T00:01:00.071+01:00Author Interview + Giveaway - Out of Turn by Tiffany Snow
I'd like to wish a warm welcome to author Tiffany Snow. I feel very privileged to host today's blog stop for Tiffany, as I am a fan, rather than a book reviewer. Tiffany is currently promoting her latest release - Out Of Turn.
About Tiffany
I
love to write and am thrilled to be a part of the Amazon Montlake
family. My debut novel, NO TURNING BACK, is the first book in TheEllesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-43907350655704669022013-12-25T11:25:00.000+01:002014-01-20T19:31:11.085+01:00Rugelach aka Kade's Mom's Christmas Cookies
I love baking/cooking, and one thing I like to do is try recipes/dishes that are connected or mentioned in the books that I read.
After reading the latest book in The Kathleen Turner series - Out of Turn, and nursing a major book hangover, it was a perfect time to do a bit of festive baking.
This particular recipe was mentioned as part of a blog hop promotion for Tiffany A.Snow about a Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-49041768917312679632013-12-19T13:39:00.001+01:002014-01-20T19:36:57.085+01:00Looking for the "Perfect" Christmas Tree.
We had a little trip into the forest on Saturday looking for a Christmas Tree. We are usually looking for something with a max. height of 3.25m / 10ft.
We headed off just after lunch with a flask of cocoa, clementines and biscuits, as well the essential tools -ax and saw. Due to the fact that the weather forecast had been wrong the previous night ( we had rain instead of snow ) :-O,Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-23541617177958138312013-12-16T09:00:00.000+01:002013-12-16T09:04:22.009+01:00What are you doing tomorrow? The Countdown is Nearly Over.
Firstly, I'll be waiting patiently for my kindle app on the iPad to update. ( hopefully by 9am CET ) Tomorrow is the publication date for the 4th book in The Kathleen Turner Series by Tiffany A. Snow - Out of Turn. Secondly, I plan on reading the book...all 473 pages until it is finished! Lastly, if there is time, I will be chatting, discussing the book and determining Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-35833936426721043342013-12-15T20:51:00.000+01:002013-12-15T20:51:22.430+01:00The Kathleen Turner Series Book Blitz and Giveaway Day 7
The 3rd book in The Kathleen Turner Series - Turning Point
Synopsis : After her promotion from law firm Runner to Investigator, Kathleen Turner is learning the ropes of her new job from none other than assassin-for-hire Kade Dennon, a situation her boyfriend Blane Kirk is none too happy about. But the lessons with Kathleen take a back seat when Kade becomes a target. Previously Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-38197488850089456552013-12-14T12:36:00.002+01:002013-12-14T12:36:54.279+01:00The Kathleen Turner Series Book Blitz & Giveaway Day 6
Book 2 in The Kathleen Turner Series - Turn to Me
SYNOPSIS
When Kathleen Turner, office runner for the prestigious Indianapolis law firm Kirk & Trent, started dating the boss she knew the risks. Senior Partner Blane Kirk is known for being a notorious player - the Baskin Robbins of dating with a different flavour every month. Kathleen is the happiest she's been in aEllesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-70191367120952507532013-12-13T11:41:00.000+01:002014-01-20T19:37:44.478+01:00Santa Lucia & Lussekatter
Lussekatter
Today is Santa Lucia, which is celebrated throughout Scandinavia. It is one of the very few saints days observed in this part of Northern Europe. Celebrations are usually kept to barnehager (kindergarten/Nursery) and schools and rarely observed at home. Nils and I watched the Santa Lucia procession (tog) when Oskar was at barnehage. The first time he Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-60803352466936592142013-12-13T06:00:00.000+01:002013-12-13T07:03:04.393+01:00The Kathleen Turner Series Book Blitz & Giveaway Day 5
Turn on Dime - Blane's Turn is a companion novel to No Turning Back book one in the Kathleen Turner Series.
SYNOPSIS
Blane Kirk is a Navy SEAL turned high-powered attorney with old money and an even older pedigree. Yes, he plays the field and changing women as often as he changes his ties, but they're not complaining. He has only two rules -1) don't date Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-10916017463198472162013-12-12T11:01:00.001+01:002013-12-12T11:01:44.286+01:00The Kathleen Turner Series Book Blitz & Giveaway Day 4
Today we begin profiling each of the books that have been published so far in the series, starting with book one - No Turning Back
Kathleen Turner has goals. She moved to Indianapolis to start seeing to them, but things aren’t going quite as well as she’d hoped. She’s a runner for a high-powered law firm in town, not the most prestigious of positions, but it and her part-time Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-67215191756522225792013-12-12T09:31:00.001+01:002013-12-12T09:31:46.243+01:00The Kathleen Turner Book Blitz and Giveaway Day 3
It is Kade's profile today:
Kade Dennon
Danger is the aura surrounding Kade Dennon, an ex-FBI agent turned assassin and cyber-hacker, despite having the looks of a fallen angel with piercing blue eyes, inky black hair, and a smirk that beckons too many to their doom. Painful lessons from a harsh past have taught Kade to trust no one and care about no one – except his older Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-79527406215711758272013-12-10T07:00:00.000+01:002013-12-10T07:00:10.158+01:00The Kathleen Turner Series Book Blitz & Giveaway Day 2
Today we are profiling my favourite guy in the series...
Blane Kirk
Born to a family of wealth and privilege, Blane Kirk is the embodiment of a women's fantasy. Born with eyes that range from stormy grey to emerald, he is well over six feet of male perfection. A Navy SEAL turned high-powered attorney on the fast track to a political career, Blane doesn't let anything Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-16205828077105402642013-12-09T21:40:00.000+01:002013-12-09T21:40:18.898+01:00The Countdown Begins
Today is the first day day of The Kathleen Turner Series Book Blitz Blog Hop. For the next 7 days fans of the series with their own blogs will be profiling the series we all love so much.
Today, the character Kathleen Turner will be in the spotlight.
The following blogs are profiling Kathleen today:
Hook Me Up Book Blog
Cocktails and Books
My Book Muse
Smexy Bookaholics
Word Wenches Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4405190918390838669.post-71374654334417155682013-11-18T11:42:00.001+01:002014-01-20T19:40:05.392+01:00Christmas Cake
My tried and tested Christmas cake recipe.
Chocolate fruitcake | BBC Good Food
This is a great alternative to a traditional rich, fruit celebration cake I am used too, but works for us. As with any recipe I use , I have to substitute a little if I can't find the exact ingredients.
I used extra raisins, dried apricots and dried strawberries instead of currants. Currants can be found Ellesea/Linn Seanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17881334953498376948noreply@blogger.com0