Month in Review - May 2023

 

Hello June! I still cannot believe that the month of May has come and gone already. Summertime is here, and the outdoor fun has just begun. But, before I get sidetracked by my newest gardening projects, it's time to recap last month. So, without further ado, here's the list of the most popular blog posts for May 2023, chosen by you, the readers:

1. Break Out the Champagne: It's Time to Celebrate!

So, this thing happened las week. I checked my email in the morning to find that my historical fiction novel, WITH THE HEART OF A LIONESS - A Duchess of Aquitaine Novel, won the Firebird Book Award in the biographical fiction category. Woohoo! First thing I did is get out a bottle of bubbly and danced around the kitchen like a little maniac. I know - sounds totally silly right? But I just couldn't help it! I can't believe my good fortune...

2. Empress Elisabeth of Austria, the Animal Lover

I've received several inquiries asking me to write at least one article about some lesser-known facts regarding the main character of #TheCountryGirlEmpressseries, Empress Elisabeth of Austria, Queen of Hungary. Since I share the trait of being an animal lover with the late Empress, I thought it was only fitting to start with this little known fact...

3. Eight Simple and Free Ways to Support Your Favourite Author(s)

Writing a book takes many hours and dedication. Often it takes an author away from their loved ones. Most writers get paid much less than you might think; most of them write because they love to tell a story. The one or two dollars they make in royalties per book barely buys that next cup of coffee that fuels the next chapter...

4. Canine Summer Safety Tips

Summertime means lots of fun in the sun for us and our four-legged family members….well, that is when the weather plays along. While long days are spent frolicking outdoors creates many priceless memories, it can also pose hidden dangers to your fur babies. However, when you follow common sense, you can ensure everyone, including your pet(s), enjoy summer safely...

5. Dog Bakery: Lip-Smacking Pumpkin-Banana Doughnuts

This Friday is National Doughnut Day, and since I don't want my pups to feel left out, I'm planning on baking them their very own doughnuts. Of course, these treats only use a few ingredients that you probably already have on hand. So, this week, instead of writing about my passion for writing, and everything associated with it, I shall share my recipe for these yummy pumpkin-banana doughnuts instead...

by A. Piper Burgi

Piper is the award-winning author of The Country Girl Empress series. When she isn't busy typing on her computer, she can be found chasing after her furry children or holding on tightly to a good cup of coffee. Follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Medium, and Goodreads.

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