Month in Review - October 2023

 

Wow, it's already November, and we are, slowly but surely planning our family Thanksgiving. Amazing how quickly yet another month has passed, and it's now time to recap. So now, without further ado, here's the list of the most popular blog posts for October 2023, chosen by you, the readers:

1. Break out the Champagne🍾: It's Time for a Book Launch Celebration! 🥂 

Thank you for joining me, celebrating the release of book eight of #TheCountryGirlEmpressSeries! THE IMPERIAL REBEL has finally arrived and has hit the virtual bookshelves! I still can't quite believe it myself...this is so exciting. Set in 19th century Vienna, the book is centered around real historical figures such as Empress Elisabeth of Austria, her husband Emperor Franz Joseph I, and their children. Come join, as their story continues! Naturally, I fictionalized the story and filled it with page-turning adventures, some danger, and a hint of romance....

2. Howl-A-Ween Safety Tips for Pets

It is that time of the year again! Halloween is almost here, and it can be such a festive and fun time for all. However, let’s face it, for our furry companions it can also be quite the nightmare. But it does not have to be this way! Here are a few easy-to-follow safety tips...

3. Alienor d'Aquitaine: Her Real Life Story

By now, my readers know that I've taken a short break from 19th century Vienna to go even further back in time and delve into the 12th century with my upcoming historical fiction book WITH THE HEART OF A LIONESS - A Duchess of Aquitaine Novel. The main character, Alienor d'Aquitaine, was one of the most powerful and noteworthy figures of the Middle Ages....

4. Wholesome Canine Nutrition: Dog-Friendly Pizza

Our canine friends are so much more than just pets. They are our partners for all of our most extraordinary exploits. They are the happy faces greeting us at the door at the end of a long workday. And they sit beside us when we're feeling down. They may be a little furrier than everyone else, but they are family members nonetheless. So many pet owners are looking beyond the standard kibble. After all, we wouldn't want to eat that stuff every day either. Pizza is the perfect place to start...

5. A Quick Reference Checklist for Writing a Scene

I understand that not everyone is a planner. I'm more of a pantster when it comes to my writing. However, there's just something soothing about being intentional with the blank page in front of me. Maybe I won't even map out my entire book. Still, when I carefully decide about an upcoming scene before I write it down, I potentially make it richer, fuller, and achieve more all around....

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, and Goodreads.

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