Helen C. Johannes's Blog, page 10

I'm proud to be part of a group of authors and a publishing house willing to take action to help those in need.

In a whirlwind of activity across the world, the authors of the Wild Rose Press ran with an idea proposed by Australian author Stephen B. King to create an anthology of contributed stories. The entire profits of this anthology would be donated to relief organizations in Australia, dedicated to helping the country recover from devastating wildfires.

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Join me on my good friend Mary Hughes' blog for a tip on adding 'flesh' to a scene. All scenes grow from a plot point or intention, but the difference between a sketch and a full-bodied scene is what I call "layering." Hope over to Mary Hughes 3T Writing Tidbit to discover how this is done.

Also, the Rafflecopter continues through Jan. 23, up to 6 entries allowed per person, so don't miss your chance to win 35 first books in a series.

Want to discover new series? Visit Northern Lights Book Heaven January 13-17 and enter their rafflecopter for a chance to win 35 e-books, each the first in a series. One lucky winner will take it all: https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/92db775046

THE PRINCE OF VAL-FEYRIDGE, book #1 in the Crown of Tolem series, will be featured Wednesday, Jan. 15. I hope you'll stop by and give it some rafflecopter love.

Want to discover new series? Visit Northern Lights Book Heaven January 13-17 and enter their rafflecopter for a chance to win 35 e-books, each the first in a series. One lucky winner will take it all: https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/92db775046

THE PRINCE OF VAL-FEYRIDGE, book #1 in the Crown of Tolem series, will be featured Wednesday, Jan. 15. I hope you'll stop by and give it some rafflecopter love.

Discover new authors by visiting these generous authors of The Wild Rose Press who have invited me to their blogs this week. Here's the schedule: 


Jan. 6, I'll be visiting Peggy Jaeger's blog for an interview: https://peggyjaeger.com/
Also Jan. 6, I'll be on Joanne Guidoccio's blog revealing authors on my keeper shelf: http://joanneguidoccio.com/2020/01/06/10-authors-on-my-keeper-shelf/
Jan. 7, I'll visit Jean Grant's blog to reveal my writing journey: ...

For a chance to win a Kindle copy of my new release LORD OF DRUEMARWIN,
head over to Long and Short Reviews Winter Blogfest on Friday, January 3. I'll be sharing a favorite family holiday recipe and inviting comments. To enter, simply comment on the post. I'll be drawing the winner by the end of the day January 4. Here's the link: https://wp.me/p2ZcT9-n0k
Remember, it doesn't go active until January 3. Good luck and hope to hear from you!

It's a party the rest of the week.

Celebrate with me today, Dec. 18, at Tena Stetler's blog: https://www.tenastetler.com/interview-helen-c-johannes-author-of-lord-of-druemarwin/

Join me on Friday, Dec. 20, at Jana Richard's blog: https://janarichards.blogspot.com/2019/12/new-release-from-fantasy-romance-author.html

LORD OF DRUEMARWIN - PAGES FROM THE HEART Winner in Fantasy Romance
Tag line: In a world of lies and betrayal, can they trust each other?
Blurb:Lady Raell can fight, ride, and...

My publisher The Wild Rose Press has collected recipes for all kinds of holiday meals and treats from its authors and compiled it into a fantastic FREE cookbook.
For a free PDF download, email me at [email protected] and I'll send it on to you. Be sure to check out my recipe for Beef Noodle Bake, a quick and easy holiday meal. Enjoy!

Last year we flew to Philadelphia to visit family. It was our first visit to the City of Brotherly Love, and we just happened to choose their coldest Thanksgiving ever. Being from northern climes, we knew how to dress for our typical get-around-town-in-the-car routine. But that didn’t prepare us for the ‘big city’ and having to walk 10-30 min. everywhere because parking is next to impossible. Brr.
We enjoyed the obligatory Philly Cheesesteak, visited the Liberty Bell, saw Ben Franklin’s grave,...

Find my books and others on Northern Lights Book Heaven's new Holiday Gift Guide: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/holiday-gift-guide
If you're like me and trying to make gift-giving easier this season, consider the gift of books: e-books, print, and audio. There's nothing like a good book to transport us out of our daily lives and into another world where anything is possible.
https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/ho...