It's Monday! What Am I Reading? 27.5.13

Ready for another week of reading? Time to find out what's happening in your book world and join the fun at Sheila's Book Journey while she heads off to BEA ! I'm joining the Armchair BEA version for another year and pretty sure we'll be connecting often this week May 28 thru June 2nd... It's Monday!  What Are You Reading?
Currently, I'm into Rules of Murder by Julianna Deering

Set in the lush English countryside complete with manor, servants, and murder for intrigue at the weekend country party. 1932 pre WW II series debut set to release August 2013. { loving the cover styling! } Dialogue, setting and humour have already captivated me... Fans of English mystery authors will be sure to add this to summer reading. I had a great reading week, 

  Total intrigue, murder, and suspense reading , Rosemary Cottage by Colleen Coble will release in July .13 [click titles to link to descriptions] ~~~~ * ~~~ Completing reviews made it even better!

Into the Whirlwind, 4th for Elizabeth Camden, will release Aug 1st. ~~~~~ * ~~~~~ Once Upon a Prince by Rachel Hauck just released May 7th 1st in the Royal Wedding Series

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Forsaken Dreams by MaryLu Tyndall  A fantastic high seas adventure as a group of Americans head to Brazil to establish their dream utopia following Civil War defeat. Based on facts.  Historical fiction at its best. So that's me. How about you? Will you be popping by during all the Armchair BEA action? Definitely an active book blogging week - probably should list a  Blog BOOKWARNING! Lots of books pinned for your interest HERE including challenges   a Jane Austen board + one to giveaway, trade or sell your extras~ Have a great reading week whenever you've got the chance. Enough sun in your area to catch you reading outdoors? Perfect solution to the vitamin D infusion! 'Til next week... HapPy Reading

Faith Hope Cherrytea

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Invitation to Photography Party: Springtime

Welcome to the Abbey of the Arts'
"Springtime" Photo Party!

From Christine Valters Paintner's
 theme and Photo Party invite to respond with images.

For see, the winter is past,

the rains are over and gone.

The flowers appear on the earth,

the time of pruning the vines has come,

and the song of the dove is heard in our land.

The fig tree puts forth its figs,

and the vines, in bloom, give forth fragrance.

Arise, my beloved, my beautiful one,

and come!

–Song of Songs 2:11-13

*This is what my today ~ March 18th ~ looked like for me at FHC !

Springtime begins in the northern hemisphere on Wednesday,
the time of great flowering on the earth offering hope of
new possibilities emerging.

This week, go on a photo pilgrimage,
holding the start of springtime in your heart, and
notice what images are shimmering in the world around you.

(For my southern hemisphere friends, you are welcome to also share images
of the arrival of autumn,
or the ways you see signs of spring even in the midst of the season of letting go)

You can share images you already have which illuminate the theme,
but I encourage you also to go for a walk with the theme in mind
and see what you discover.

You are also welcome to post photos of any other art you create inspired by the theme. 
See what stirs your imagination!

How to participate:

1. Go to the Flickr Group I have created. You need a free Flickr account first
(go to the Flickr home page and click "Sign up now.") 
When you go to the link it will ask you to join the group first before posting. 
Share up to five of your images in response to the theme.

2. Leave a comment at Christine's blog post to let us know
you have joined the party and
what your Flickr profile name is
(you must include this to be entered into the prize drawing).
For Christine's newest book to be released March 25th!



3. Please post the invitation on your blog or Facebook page 

and encourage others to come join the party!

On Friday, March 22nd – Christine will draw a name at random
from those who participate and the winner will receive
a space in one of my upcoming online class
 Eyes of the Heart: Photography as a Contemplative Practice (April 28-June 15, 2013) and
 a copy of my new book {as above}which the class accompanies.

Spring and all its flowers now

joyously break their vow of silence.

It is time for

celebration, not for

lying low.

–Hafiz

I've joined the party and thought you might enjoy 

the creative expression offered in doing so as well...

Let me know in comments so I can look for your photo posts !!

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