Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Recipes and Reads: An Inspired Recipe from Romance/Paranormal Author L. Diane Wolfe #recipes, #paranormal, #romance, #newbookrelease,

 

Recipes 'n Reads Series
Guest author L. Diane Wolfe

I am thrilled to welcome L. Diane Wolfe to our Recipe and Reads series which is scheduled every third Wednesday of the month. Diane shares her favorite recipe and the reasons why she chose this particular one. Plus we are celebrating the release of her book, In Darkness: The Werewolf.

In Darkness: The Werewolf by L. Diane Wolfe

Congratulations on your latest release!

Hi JQ! Thank you for having me.

 

The recipe I am sharing came as a moment of inspiration. My husband was watching Carnival Eats and someone had made a pizza out of a sandwich. I turned to him and said, “I bet I could do that with a Reuben.” And sure enough, it was amazing.

 

The photo is one of my first attempts and I have since put the Provolone only on the bottom and topped with a shredded cheese. The pizza on the bottom was made with turkey slices while the pizza on top is 100% vegan. (Mine!) If you like Reuben sandwiches, you’ll love this pizza.


Reuben Pizza


REUBEN PIZZA

 

Meat slices (whatever you prefer)

1000 Island dressing

Provolone and Mozzarella or Swiss cheese

Sauerkraut

Pizza crust

 

 

Prepare your pizza crust from scratch or use store-bought

Layer on 1000 Island dressing

Layer Provolone cheese

Layer meat

Layer sauerkraut

Sprinkle with Mozzarella or Swiss cheese

Dribble a little more 1000 Island on top

 

Bake at 375 for 10 minutes (or as long as crust needs to bake)

 

Enjoy!

 

In Darkness: The Werewolf By L. Diane Wolfe
Romance/Paranormal/Shifters

ISBN 9781939844927


BACK OF THE BOOK


Souls shrouded in darkness…

On her own in England, Vicki trains at a prestigious fencing school. Face marred by a birthmark, she’s suspicious of Nicholas’ attention. A dinner date reveals his genuine interest and they begin to connect. Nicholas is attractive and she wonders why he’s so shy and reclusive.

Then one evening she happens upon him changing into a lycan. Every werewolf legend is shattered by the gentle, fearful creature before her. Vickie accepts his secret, but Nicholas knows he’s an unpredictable beast. Can they trust love enough to overcome their physical challenges?


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About Author L.Diane Wolfe


A professional speaker and author, L. Diane Wolfe conducts seminars,

Author L. Diane Wolfe
offers book formatting, and author consultation. She’s the senior editor at Dancing Lemur Press, L.L.C. and contributes to the Insecure Writer’s Support Group.

CONNECT ONLINE WITH DIANE
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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

IWSG Blog Post--Celebrating the 12th Birthday of the Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop! #IWSGbloghop

 

Insecure Writers Support Group Blog Hop
#IWSGbloghop

Happy September!
HAPPY IWSG DAY!
Happy BIRTHDAY # 12!

What is the Insecure Writer's Support Group?
Founded by author Alex J. Cavanaugh, the Insecure Writer’s Support Group offers support for writers and authors alike. It provides an online database, articles and tips, a monthly blog posting, a Facebook and Instagram group, Twitter, and a monthly newsletter. 
To find out more, click this link:  Insecure Writer’s Support Group

The purpose of the group is 
* to share and encourage. 
* Writers can express doubts and concerns 
without fear of appearing foolish or weak. 
* Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. 
*It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds! 
You're invited to become a member of this supportive group. 
Click here to sign-up and/or to visit the bloggers this week.

HaPpY BirTHdaY to IWSG!!!

Thank you to our awesome co-hosts 
for the September 6 posting of the IWSG: 

September 6 question - The IWSG celebrates 12 years today! When did you discover the IWSG, how do you connect, and how has it helped you?

Doing my math here: 2023 - 2011= 12 years. My first book came out in  2011, so I may have joined in 2012. I kept seeing IWSG popping up on my laptop on what I would assume was my social media, so someone I knew belonged to the group, but I cannot recall who that person would have been. Maybe someone in my publishing house? 

When I figured out SG stood for Support Group, I jumped in to see what this first Wednesday of the month blog post was all about. I really, really, really needed support. And did I ever find it from such a generous group of bloggers/writers. 

I was in the retail flower business for 20 years. My small town had 3 floral shops. Yes, 3! I looked at them as our competition, not friends. But on IWSG, the authors had no competitive attitudes at all. Everyone supported their fellow author even if they wrote the same genre. I was surprised and delighted to find friends among the group.

I think IWSG contributed to my drive to write stories and to publish them. Writing is a lonely game. I felt a part of a group at IWSG, no longer drowning in a sea of publishing mania. I found my life-savers. Thank you!

COMING UP:
Recipes 'n Reads Series every third Wednesday of the Month
Guest L. Diane Wolfe September 20

I am thrilled to welcome L. Diane Wolfe to our Recipe and Reads series on Wednesday, September 20. We'll be celebrating her latest release, In Darkness: The Werewolf. Plus, Diane shares a pizza recipe with a bit of a twist and the reason why she chose this particular one. 

In Darkness: The Werewolf
by L. Diane Wolfe

On her own in England, Vicki trains at a prestigious fencing school. Face marred by a birthmark, she’s suspicious of Nicholas’ attention. A dinner date reveals his genuine interest and they begin to connect. Nicholas is attractive and she wonders why he’s so shy and reclusive.

Then one evening she happens upon him changing into a lycan. Every werewolf legend is shattered by the gentle, fearful creature before her. Vickie accepts his secret, but Nicholas knows he’s an unpredictable beast. Can they trust love enough to overcome their physical challenges?

Congratulations, Diane on this new release! Love the premise of this book.

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Girls Succeed! Stories Behind the Careers of Successful Women by J.Q. Rose
Readers cheer for these incredible women as they overcome obstacles and crash through barriers to complete their goals. Join these hard-working women during a typical workday. Learn about the achievements they have reached in their chosen careers.
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Available in eBook and paperback in color
Sale ends September 8

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Recipes and Reads Series: Have You Eaten the Official Food of Halifax, Nova Scotia? #recipesandreads #recipes #donaleemoulton

 

Recipes 'n Reads Series
Guest donalee Moulton

Hello and welcome to the Focused on Story Blog by J.Q.Rose.


I am thrilled to welcome donalee Moulton to our Recipe and Reads series which is scheduled every third Wednesday of the month. My guest author shares her favorite recipe and the reasons why she chose this particular one. I'll also spotlight a book by the author.

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Today is award-winning author and fellow BWL Publishing colleague, donalee Moulton. (yes, her mother did not capitalize her first name. If you're wondering why, please leave the question in the comments below.)

Donalee began her writing career just as I did, creating articles for print and online publications. Her first foray into writing a fiction novel, Hung Out to Die was released this spring by BWL Publishing. And it sounds like a winner!

Hung Out to Die by donnalee Moulton
Pulled into a world not of his making, Riel resists the hunt to catch a killer.

Welcome donalee! At first, I thought since your name began with don, this new-to-me food could have been named after you. Then I thought, it's probably some kind of donut. But, no. I won't leave the readers in suspense any longer. Please explain exactly what the donair is. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

Discovering the donair

In my book Hung Out to Die the main character, an American transplanted to Nova Scotia, discovers the delicious joy of the donair. Many people have never heard of this juicy, meat-filled, garlicky concoction, but it is the official food of Halifax. Popular history says the donair – spicy meat wrapped in a pita and embraced with lots of sweet sauce – was invented in Halifax in the 1970s where it rapidly became a must-have menu item for late-night partiers, snackers, and food aficionados.

 As my main character, Riel Brava, discovers, the donair can be a little difficult to eat. There is an art to juggling a stuffed pita while licking sauce off your face and adjusting foil wrap to get more donair in your mouth.

 The recipe below avoids that dilemma. It’s an appetizer compliments of the Dairy Farmers of Canada. I have adapted the recipe slightly.

 

Donair Dip

 

Donair Dip

Ingredients

 1lb (450g) lean ground beef

1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano

1 block (250 g) cream cheese

1 cup (250 ml) shredded old cheddar cheese (or cheese of your choice)

2 tsp (10 ml) paprika

2 tsp (10 ml) garlic powder

2 tsp (10 ml) onion powder

1/2 tsp (2,5 ml) salt

1/2 tsp (2,5 ml) black pepper

1 cup (250 ml) donair sauce (see below)

1/2 diced tomato (optional)

1/2 diced onion (optional)

Donair Sauce

1 can (300 ml) sweetened condensed milk

1/3 cup (80 ml) white vinegar

1 tsp (5 ml) garlic powder

Add all ingredients in a bowl and combine.

 Preparation

 Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C).

Cook the ground beef and the spices together, mix well in a frying pan.

Drain off excess grease.

Mix the softened cream cheese, cheese and Donair sauce together.

Place ground beef mixture on the bottom of 9”x9” cooking dish (or equivalent).

Add the cheese and Donair sauce mixture on top of the ground beef mix.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Top with diced veggies after removing from oven (optional).

Serve hot or cold with tortilla chips or baked pita slices.

About Hung Out to Die by donalee Moulton

Hung Out to Die
Mystery

Meet Riel Brava. Attractive. Razor-sharp. Ambitious. And something much more.

 Riel, raised in Santa Barbara, California, has been transplanted to Nova Scotia where he is CEO of the Canadian Cannabis Corporation. It’s business as usual until Riel finds his world hanging by a thread. Actually, several threads. It doesn’t take the police long to determine all is not as it appears – and that includes Riel himself.

 Pulled into a world not of his making, Riel resists the hunt to catch a killer. Resistance is futile. Detective Lin Raynes draws the reluctant CEO into the investigation, and the seeds of an unexpected and unusual friendship are sown. Raynes and Riel concoct a scheme to draw a confession out of the killer, but that plan is never put into place. Instead, Riel finds himself on the butt end of a rifle in the ribs and a long drive to the middle of Nowhere, Nova Scotia.

Click the link below to download or order your copy of Hung Out to Die

 EBook and Print available at Amazon

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About donalee:

 Author donalee Moulton is an award-winning freelance journalist. She has written articles for print and online publications across North America including The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, Lawyer’s Daily, National Post, and Canadian Business.

Author donalee Moulton
Her first mystery book Hung out to Die was published this spring. Her short story “Swan Song” was one of 21 selected for publication in Cold Canadian Crime. A second short story, also featuring the Iqaluit-based chief of police Doug Brumal, was published this spring in Black Cat Weekly. Her literary short story “Moist” was published recently in After Dinner Conversation and The Antigonish ReviewAs well, she is the author of The Thong Principle: Saying What You Mean and Meaning What You Say and co-author of, Celebrity Court Cases: Trials of the Rich and Famous.

 Click these links to connect to donalee

 donalee's Website

Amazon Author URL

Facebook

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LinkedIn

Twitter: @donaleeMoulton

Instagram: donaleemoulton

Click here to discover guest author Connie Vines' recipe for Christmas cookies--

yes, we were celebrating Christmas in July!

UPDATE:

Girls Succeed: Stories Behind the Careers of Successful Women 

eBook On Sale during Back-to-School Days


Girls Succeed! Stories Behind the Careers of Successful Women by J.Q. Rose
Readers cheer for these incredible women as they overcome obstacles and crash through barriers to complete their goals. Join these hard-working women during a typical workday. Learn about the achievements they have reached in their chosen careers.
Interactive eBook On Sale during Back-to-School Days
Available in eBook and paperback in color

Even if I am no longer teaching in a classroom, I still feel the excitement of starting a new school year. So, I'm celebrating Back-to-School Days with a sale on my non-fiction eBook for middle-grade girls, Girls Succeed: Stories Behind the Careers of Successful Women. If you have a young girl in your life or if you are a teacher, Girls Succeed is a feel-good book filled with the inspiring stories of 16 women who dreamed big and made their dreams come true. Readers can go deeper to learn about each role-model's story by clicking links in the eBook to take her to articles about her work and career. 

Click here to download the interactive eBook from your favorite online bookseller

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

IWSG: Family Time #IWSGbloghop #family


Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Happy IWSG Day!
Recipes and Reads the third Wednesday of the Month.
Good eats and great reads!
I am taking a break this week because our granddaughter is here. I will hop around to visit you fabulous bloggers this weekend. But I have a different priority today, as I'm sure you will understand.

Please come back on Wednesday, August 16, for my next guest in the Recipes and Reads series. Donalee Moulton will be sharing a favorite recipe and her latest release. 

Please leave your comments below. Thanks.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Recipes 'n Reads Series: Christmas in July Christmas Cookies Recipe #ConnieVines #Western #recipesandreads #recipes

Recipes 'n Reads Series
Guest Connie Vines

Hello and welcome to the Focused on Story Blog by J.Q.Rose.

Beginning TODAY, I will be featuring a guest author on the new series, Recipes 'n Reads, every third Wednesday of the month. The author will share a favorite recipe and the reason why she chose this particular one. I'll also spotlight a book by the author.

Kicking off the new series is my friend and talented storyteller, Connie Vines, who brings along one of my favorite cookies. She is thinking Christmas, but not because there are so many Christmas in July sales this time of year. Read on to find out why she is in the Christmas spirit.

Welcome, Connie!

I’d like to thank (my bestie) Janet for giving me “press time” with this interview.

In the works is my Christmas novella. Which justifies my blasting holiday music during a July heatwave. LOL 😊
.

Connie's Kolache Christmas Cookies

The recipe I’m sharing with everyone today is a family favorite, Kolache Cookies.
 
My great-grandmother, her husband and 6 children of their 7 children emigrated from Prague, Czechoslovakia to Chicago (where my grandmother was born) in 1899.
 
Kolache cookies are typically made from a simple pastry. Made from cream cheese, butter and flour folded over a little jam filling.

Sometimes they have a cheese or a nut filling. They go by a few names, depending on the language. They can be found across Eastern Europe. Some argue that they are originally Czech others say Polish.

The shape of the cookies also differs. My family's cookies were round with my thumbprint center for the filling.

Those who settled in Texas and Oklahoma make their Kolache with yeast resulting in a large sweet roll appearance and texture.

Connie's Kolache Cookies
Ingredients.:
3 ounces of cream cheese.
4 ounces of unsalted butter. (4 ounces equal 1 stick.)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour.
6 tablespoons of jam.

Choose flavors of your choice.
One teaspoon of confectioner sugar for dusting.

Cream together cream cheese and butter.

Mix In flour.
For best results, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least an hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 175 degrees Celsius.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface.

Use a small round cookie cutter to form each cookie and press your thumb lightly in the center of each cookie.
 
Put approximately 1 teaspoon of jam in the middle of each cookie. My personal favorites: apricot and plum. (Jam must be thick.)
 
Place the cookies on a lined cookie sheet and bake for approximately 8-10 minutes. Remove when going light golden brown. (Watch your first batch for timing.)
 
Allow to cool before carefully transferring to a cooling rack. Dust with confectioner sugar before serving.

 Interesting Fact(s):

My great-grand parents made certain their children continued their musical education. One son, Anton (Tony) Lada excelled. Tony became a composer, a jazz band leader in the Roaring Twenties, in the 1930’s and 1940’s was making a name for himself in Hollywood.
Links to his story:




Lynx by Connie Vines
Romantic contemporary Western novel
 
“What woman doesn’t love a cowboy?”
Meet Lynx Maddox, hero in my Award-Winning Rodeo Romance, titled “Lynx”.

While this story doesn’t spotlight my Czech heritage, it does connect with my father’s heritage…and another relative whose name you will recognize (perhaps, Janet will allow me to share another time).



With a dangerous reputation for taking chances and tempting fate, rugged cowboy Lynx Maddox had one goal in life—to win the coveted Silver Buckle rodeo championship. But when he sets eyes on lovely Rachel Scott, he becomes determined to capture her as well.Rachel traveled the circuit with her famous rodeo rider dad until his fatal accident in the arena. Now, she wants nothing to do with that world—or the men who risk their lives for one brief moment of glory. But her attraction to Lynx becomes too powerful to deny. . . and his unexpected gentleness too seductive to resist. . .
H.O.L.T. Medallion Finalist,
Orange Rose Finalist,
Colorado Gold 2nd Place,
Fool for Love 2nd Place,
Award of Excellence Winner.

Reviews:
Connie has a wonderful gift for making her characters come alive for her readers.
A must read!” 4 ½ Roses --romance.com

"Highly Recommended. Written by a gifted writer—a worthy addition to anyone’s book collection.”

"This book kept the pages turning, and a box of tissues close at hand. A rare find. A must-read!” Word Museum

Amazon Best Selling and Award Winning Author, resides deep in the quirky SoCal suburbs--where her pups dig holes in her garden, a dessert is always baking in the oven, and the wee-hours of the morning are spent at her computer creating characters and stories for her readers to enjoy!


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Click here to download my non-fiction books-- half off this month at Smashwords. 

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Recipes and Reads: An Inspired Recipe from Romance/Paranormal Author L. Diane Wolfe #recipes, #paranormal, #romance, #newbookrelease,

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