May Coming Attractions!

Spring is in full bloom and it's going to be a great month in the lair!

Kate Carlisle will get us started with a release party on May 2. Come join the fun as Kate launches MURDER UNDER COVER, the fourth book in her Bibliophile Mystery series.


May 3rd Auntie Cindy will host Kris Kennedy who will talk about her new book, DEFIANT.


On Wednesday, 4th May, Anna Campbell hosts New York Times bestselling author Sarah MacLean who will talk about her sparkling new historical romance ELEVEN SCANDALS TO START TO WIN A DUKE’S HEART.


Debut author, Virna DePaul is visiting us on 5/5 to talk about her release, CHOSEN BY BLOOD.



On May 6, Kate welcomes back Avery Aames, author of the Cheese Shop Mysteries, who will show us all sorts of new ways to Say Cheese!


May 7th Let’s celebrate with Tawny’s release party!! JUST FOR THE NIGHT is my 24 Hour Blackout story, trapping two ex-lovers together. Now they have to decide if they are back together forever... or Just For The Night.

Suzanne Ferrell welcomes Addison Fox on May 9th. Addison will talk about her third book in her Sons of the Zodiac series, WARRIOR BETRAYED.

On Monday, 16th May, Anna Campbell hosts historical romance author Vanessa Kelly who will be talking about her latest release MY FAVORITE COUNTESS.


On May 18, we get a peek at Captain Jack Sparrow's early career when A. C. Crispin, author of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Price of Freedom, visits with Nancy.


On May 29th, Susan Sey welcomes Cat Shield who will be talking about her debut novel MEDDLING WITH THE MILLIONAIRE.

On May 31, Anna DeStefano and Nancy will chat about Anna's new book, Secret Legacy. To protect an endangered child, the second of Anna's telepathic twins must join forces with a psychic warrior who once broke her heart.


AUTHOR CONTEST!!

Anna Campbell is holding a Hardback Heaven at Midnight Contest, open until 30th June. She’s giving away three signed copies of the beautiful hardcover Rhapsody Book Club edition of MIDNIGHT’S WILD PASSION.

To enter, just email Anna on anna@annacampbell.info and tell her the name of the hero and heroine of MIDNIGHT’S WILD PASSION. For more information on the contest, please visit her website on: http://annacampbell.info/contest.htmlSource URL: http://plasticsurgerycelebrities.blogspot.com/2011/04/
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Bandit Booty

As usual, I'm behind in announcing my winner. But I promise it wasn't because I was playing Angry Birds. The winner of an ARC of ONE NIGHT SCANDAL is:

Kirsten!!

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Kate: The day after the wedding

What a pretty outfit! I love her style.









Zara dress, LK Bennett wedges
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Kate: The official wedding photographs

Photographs taken by Hugo Burnand.
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KENTUCKY BORDER BOLOGNA

by Jo Robertson







I recently returned from a visit with my brother Fred and his wife Sylvia in North Carolina. Their lovely house looks out toward the Pasquotank River, a gorgeous view. During this visit Fred and I spent a lot of time working on his personal story.




You see, I didn’t know Fred existed until about five years ago. He and I have different mothers, but the same father. But that’s a blog for another day.

Today’s subject is Kentucky Border Bologna! During my North Carolina trip, I discovered this delicious meat product. I use this term because I don't know what they put in it, and I suspect I'm better off remaining ignorant!




To a southern-bred gal like me a fried bologna sandwich is like heaven. I eat the artery-clogging stuff like an addict. I don’t care. Just give me my next fix. If you're wondering what can possibly be so great about bologna, you haven't tasted the really good stuff.




When my brother Fred visits his hometown in Kentucky, he always buys several of these bologna rolls. Sylvia freezes them and they slice off the amount they want as they use it.



Kentucky Border Bologna is sharp and salty, tasty either warm or cold. We had it for breakfast and lunch, and I could've eaten it for dinner, but Sylvia made me go healthy. Party pooper.

However, she packed several sandwiches for my wait at the airport on my way home, and luckily, airport security did not considered Kentucky Border Bologna a homeland security violation. Silly people.

Kentucky Border Bologna is the best bologna I've EVAH tasted. I had no idea where it was manufactured, but I heard a rumor that it isn’t shipped anywhere outside Kentucky.

That alone was enough to intrigue me, so I made a few long-distance phone calls. The meat department manager at Ralph's Food Fair in Grayson, KY -- a very nice gentleman with a lovely southern accent -- assured me that they did indeed sell Kentucky Border Bologna. He even tracked down the writing on the wrapping -- Kp Packing.


A little internet detecting led me to the company, Kp Packing in Erlanger, KY, where another helpful woman told me the product is now called Kentucky Best Bologna, a mistake in naming, in my opinion. There's something wickedly catchy and illegal about Kentucky Border Bologna.



The picture is from their website. Seriously, Kp, you need to get a larger picture!


Unfortunately, they do not ship outside of their region, so we Californians cannot jump on the internet and order some of this delicious spicy meat.



Sigh. I think I'm going into withdrawal.


I suppose my arteries will thank the company, but my taste buds are crying for a huge helping of this salty delight.

So, right now I’m eating my plain old PB&J sandwich and watching the delightful Timothy Olyphant in the latest episode of “Justified.”
Right now that’s the closest I can get to Kentucky and their delicious border bologna.



I’m in the mood for sharing our decadent foods. So, what’s your wicked delight, food-wise? Find any recent recipes or tasty treasures to share?


Here’s a recipe Sylvia gave me, a “healthy” version of Key Lime Pie. We ate about three of them when I visited, which is good because the recipe makes three.

Sylvia’s Key Lime Pie

3 reduced-fat graham cracker crusts
16 oz light Cool Whip
12 oz frozen limeade (or lemonade)
2 cans fat-free condenses milk

Beat together, pour into shells and freeze until firm.

Okay, let's get down and share our favorite decadence!

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Kate: A McQueen evening dress

Looking beautiful again (but how thin?!)...






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2011 Summer Concerts at the Minnesota Zoo

If you've never experienced an outdoor concert at the Minnesota Zoo, this is your chance! This year the Minnesota Zoo has a very nice selection of musical acts scheduled in a variety of different genres, so there's something for everyone. I'll give you a rundown of the events Ticket King is supplying tickets for this year. If you see something you like, check out our Minnesota Zoo concert tickets to see what's available. 


-The Go-Go's will be performing Tuesday, June 14th
-Florence and the Machine will be performing Friday, June 17th
-Dark Star Orchestra will be performing Monday, June 27th
-Jack's Mannequin will be performing Tuesday, June 28th
-Taj Mahal will be performing Wednesday, June 29th
-Matisyahu will be performing Thursday, June 30th
-The Monkees will be performing TWO shows: Fri. July 1st & Sat. July 2nd
-Toots and the Maytals will be performing Saturday, July 9th
-Sara Bareilles will be performing Tuesday, July 12th
-Indigo Girls will perform on Wednesday, July 13th
-The Suburbs will perform on Friday, July 15th 
-The BoDeans will perform Friday, July 22nd
-Marc Cohn will perform on Sunday, July 31st
-Big Head Todd And The Monsters will perform on Thursday, August 4th
-David Sanborn will perform on Friday, August 5th
-Los Lonely Boys & Los Lobos will perform on Tuesday, August 9th
-Brandi Carlile will perform on Saturday, August 13th
-George Thorogood & The Destroyers will perform on Wednesday, August 17th
-Boyz II Men will perform on Thursday, August 18th
-Gaelic Storm will perform on Thursday, August 25th

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Royal wedding: Travelling in style

In a Rolls Royce...





And a horse-drawn carriage...






Then leaving Buckingham Palace in a convertible Aston Martin.






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The royal kiss(es)!

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Here comes the bride (in McQueen)!

Wedding dress designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen.


Earrings are diamond-set stylised oak leaves with a pear shaed diamond set drop and a pavé set diamond acorn suspended in the centre.


Tiara by Cartier.


Shoes are by McQueen.


Bouquet designed by Shane Connolly. The flowers’ meanings in the bouquet are:
Lily-of-the-valley: Return of happiness
Sweet William: Gallantry
Hyacinth: Constancy of love
Ivy: Fidelity; marriage; wedded love; friendship; affection
Myrtle: The emblem of marriage; love.
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Nails: Blended colours including Bourjois "Rose Lounge" and Essie's #423 "Allure."


Hair by James Pryce and Richard Ward of London's Richard Ward.
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A glimpse: The Beckhams

Here they are, arriving at Westminster Abbey for the royal wedding. David looking very handsome and a pregnant Victoria looking smart with a simple ponytail and interesting hat by Philip Treacy. 









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William and Kate: The royal wedding details

It's just been announced that
"Prince William thus becomes His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge and Miss Catherine Middleton on marriage will become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge." (source)














The schedule: 


8.15 - 9.45am The main congregation arrive at the Westminster Abbey
From 9.50am Governors-General, Prime Ministers, Diplomatic Corps, and other distinguished guests arrive
10.10am Prince William and Prince Harry leave Clarence House for Westminster Abbey, to arrive at 10.15am.
10.20am Members of Foreign Royal Families arrive at Westminster Abbey
10.20am James (Kate’s brother) and Carole Middleton (Kate’s mother) leave London’s Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey, to arrive at 10.27
10.25am Selected members of the Royal Family leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey, to arrive at 10.30am
10.35am Senior members of the Royal Family leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey, including: Prince Andrew, Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, The Earl and Countess of Wessex, Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence
10.38am The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall leave Clarence House for Westminster Abbey
10.40am The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh leave Buckingham Palace for Westminster Abbey
10.48am The Bridesmaids and Pages leave the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey
10.51am Kate Middleton, accompanied by her father, leaves the Goring Hotel for Westminster Abbey
11.00am The service begins
12.15pm The carriage procession of Prince William and Kate Middleton, with a Captain’s Escort of the Household Cavalry, followed by The Queen’s Procession leaves Westminster Abbey for Buckingham Palace
12.30pm The Bride’s Carriage Procession arrives at Buckingham Palace
12.40pm Members of the Royal Family and Members of Foreign Royal Families arrive at Buckingham Palace
From 12.40pm Other guests for the Reception arrive at Buckingham Palace
1.25pm The Queen, Prince William and Kate Middleton and together their Families, appear on the Balcony at Buckingham Palace
1.30pm Fly Past by the Royal Air Force and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Source: Marie Claire UK
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