A Bouquet of Flowers in Winter

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Mae Clair

I miss spring. I miss summer.

The northeast is still in the grip of winter and it’s far from pleasant. This past weekend we had such lovely highs as -5 degrees Fahrenheit (with the wind chill). My husband and I are convinced humans were not meant to live in this type of weather. We are warm weather creatures, especially as we age. The photo below is a view of what I was greeted with when I stepped outside over the weekend. Very pretty, yes, but wretchedly cold. Especially when the wind was whipping snow all over the place throughout the day.

Hubby and I are looking forward to spring when we can once again set up our back porch and deck. When I think spring, I imagine robins, Easter, bunny rabbits, and . . . flowers. Who doesn’t like the bright and colorful blooms that transform gardens and homes into a vibrant tapestry of color? But flowers are much more than just a gardener’s delight. They can be used for pressing, in aromatherapy, and in recipes, to name a few applications.

I’m delighted to announce that my friend and sister author Sandra Cox is offering FLOWER GARDENS AND MORE for just $.99 on Amazon through February 21^st. Check out the blurb for this book that will have you thinking spring:

BLURB:

FLOWER GARDENS AND MORE gives basic information on flowers, different gardens, planting instructions and composting. This book also details uses for flowers after they bloom that include: aromatherapy, pressing, and recipes for edibles. In addition there’s information on carnivorous plants, floriography and a quick reference chart. Wondering about zones? Which flowers are poisonous to your pets? Find the answers in this handy little book. There’s even a florascope personality test.

If you’re thinking spring like I am, go grab a bouquet of flowers and download FLOWER GARDENS AND MORE. It’s the perfect way to embrace a bit of spring during these blustery cold days of winter.

Purchase from Amazon for $.99 through February 21st

Connect with Sandra at the following haunts:
Blog
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Facebook

Love, Lattes, and Mutants $.99 Sale #YA #Romance

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Mae Clair

I’m happy to spread the word for friend and sister author, Sandra Cox about her fun-filled YA romance, LOVE, LATTES, AND MUTANTS. It’s currently on sale for ninety-nine cents. Go forth, grab a copy, sit back and enjoy. And don’t forget to give your favorite mutant a hug! 🙂

Blurb: Finding love is hard, even when you aren’t a mutant.

Like most seventeen-year-olds, Piper Dunn wants to blend in with the crowd. Having a blowhole is a definite handicap. A product of a lab-engineered mother with dolphin DNA, Piper spends her school days hiding her brilliant ocean-colored eyes and sea siren voice behind baggy clothing and ugly glasses. When Tyler, the new boy in school, zeroes in on her, ignoring every other girl vying for his attention, no one, including Piper, understands why…

Then Piper is captured on one of her secret missions rescuing endangered sea creatures and ends up in the same test center where her mother was engineered. There she discovers she isn’t the only one of her kind. Joel is someone she doesn’t have to hide from, and she finds herself drawn to the dolph-boy who shares her secrets. Talking to him is almost as easy as escaping from the lab. Deciding which boy has captured her heart is another story…

Warning: Mutants, dolphins and hottie boys

Author Bio:
Multi-published author Sandra Cox writes YA Fantasy, Paranormal and Historical Romance, and Metaphysical Nonfiction. She lives in sunny North Carolina with her husband, a brood of critters and an occasional foster cat. Although shopping is high on the list, her greatest pleasure is sitting on her screened in porch, listening to the birds, sipping coffee and enjoying a good book. She’s a vegetarian and a Muay Thai enthusiast.

Purchase Links:
EKensington
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Kobo

Connect with Sandra at the following haunts:
Blog
Twitter
Facebook

Mae Clair Presents: Ghost for Sale by Sandra Cox #YA #Paranormal

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Mae Clair

Sandra Cox is a sister author with my publishing house. She’s got a new paranormal YA release out just in time for the fun spookiness of October. I positively loved this book and gave it five stars in my Amazon review. The story is enchanting, magical, and has a hero I fell head-over-heels in love with. Isn’t the cover gorgeous?

And–psst!–Sandra has a giveaway going on. 🙂 Details are at the end of this post.

Blurb:

Caitlin King can’t believe that her shopaholic cousin actually bought two ghosts off of eBay. But she can’t ignore the truth when she starts seeing sexy Liam O’Reilly, who’s been dead for over a hundred years. He’s a fascinating specter, and the more time Caitlin spends with him, the closer they become—sending them both spiraling into a star-crossed tailspin. No matter how desperately they long for each other, there’s just no future with a guy who’s already stopped breathing.

Bio:

Multi-published author Sandra Cox writes YA Fantasy, Paranormal and Historical Romance, and Metaphysical Nonfiction. She lives in sunny North Carolina with her husband, a brood of critters and an occasional foster cat. Although shopping is high on the list, her greatest pleasure is sitting on her screened in porch, listening to the birds, sipping coffee and enjoying a good book. She’s a vegetarian and a Muay Thai enthusiast.

Purchase GHOST FOR SALE from:
EKensington
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Kobo
Apple
Google

Connect with Sandra at the following haunts:
Website
Blog
Twitter
Facebook

Giveaway Alert:
Enter the giveaway on Sandra’s blog at http://www.sandracox.blogspot.com for your chance to win!

Mae Clair Presents: Love, Lattes, and Mutants by Sandra Cox #YA #newrelease

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Mae Clair

Before sharing the wonderful new release by Sandra Cox, just a quick note to say that my ECLIPSE LAKE book tour is continuing today, and you can find me at Read Your Writes Book Reviews. And now *drum roll, please*….

Are you in the mood for something fun and different? If so, I think you’re going to love this one. I’m happy to share in the cover reveal and release excitement for LOVE, LATTES, AND MUTANTS by Sandra Cox. Check out this delightful book below, and be sure to enter Sandra’s giveaway. This fun-sounding YA title is available now!

TITLE: LOVE, LATTES, AND MUTANTS
PUBLISHER: Kensington Publishing
RELEASE DATE: February 17, 2015

Blurb:
Finding love is hard, even when you aren’t a mutant.

Purchase from:
EKensington
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Kobo

Author bio:
Multi-published author Sandra Cox writes YA Fantasy, Paranormal and Historical Romance, and Metaphysical Nonfiction. She lives in sunny North Carolina with her husband, a brood of critters and an occasional foster cat. Although shopping is high on the list, her greatest pleasure is sitting on her screened in porch, listening to the birds, sipping coffee and enjoying a good book. She’s a vegetarian and a Muay Thai enthusiast.