Christmas Bells!

I thought I'd start adding a bit of decoration to my blog...I can't believe it's already December 18! Man, the time has flown by! Is it just me or has most of December gone by in a blur?

Happy Holidays!

~Marly

What Christmas Ornament Are You?

You Are an Angel

A truly giving soul, you understand the spirit of Christmas.

What Christmas Ornament Are You?

Special thanks to Kristen for this quiz! :)

~Marly

Website Makeover!!!

My website has been redesigned by Glass Slipper Web Designs! I'm so pleased and excited about the new look! I love it!!! I can't wait to hear what you, the readers of my blog think...please check it out! Feel free to drop me an email!

Marly Mathews Website

Thanks!

~Marly

Josephine Wall Wednesday!

As most of the readers of my blog know, I love, love Josephine Wall's art. I'm a huge fan. So, thanks to Ellen's suggestion, I'm going to have a Josephine Wall Wednesday whenever I remember to post...LOL

Here's a nice little slideshow of her breathtaking art for you to savor. :) If you happen to be a sagittarius (I'm a Gemini) you'll spot her zodiac art depicting the archer of Sagittarius. Enjoy!


~Marly

Crystal Ball!

Sometimes, I wish I had a crystal ball. I think life would be so much easier that way...what do you think?

~Marly

Evelyn

This movie is a great heartwarming film for the holidays. Pierce Brosnan does a great acting job in this film, and I think it's one of my favorite films of his. :) I highly recommend it..it's certainly on my keeper shelf.

Here's the official site to learn more about Evelyn,

Evelyn-The Movie Official Website

~Marly

Snow Angels!

Ava Carrolton has decided to make her own fate this holiday season. Tired of being alone and hoping to find love, she finally agrees to date the dashing and persistent owner of the department store where she works. Who wouldn’t enjoy spending time with a man who looks like a GQ model? But, she has one misgiving. She doesn’t feel The Spark with Mr. Debonair, so how is she to know if he’s The One?
When Ava literally bumps into Noah Shepard, every girl’s definition of The Boy Next Door, they form an unlikely friendship. As they bond, Noah seems to transform through Ava’s eyes. His thick frame glasses and shy stutters fade away, while a knight in shining armor emerges. Will Ava choose excitement and security with the handsome store owner, or a lifetime of making snow angels with a man who’s anything but ordinary?


Snow Angels, by my friend Ellen Peters was released yesterday. Sorry, Ellen, I think I had a brain freeze yesterday...I should have blogged about this like yesterday...:) So, here it is. I've already bought my copy, now it's your turn.

Go here to buy it!

The Wild Rose Press

~Marly

Winter Wonderland

I thought the above slideshow of Josephine Wall art was fitting for today, since I'm literally in a Winter Wonderland right now. Everything is covered in snow...it looks like a marshmallow explosion outside. The snow is almost covering the fence around our yard. Eye popping, I tell you.

Oh, and on another note, it seems my two Yorkie Girls have good taste...they too like Johnny Depp. How do I know? Shylah barked at me when I put Pirates on pause...as if to say, hey, play it! And, when he comes on the screen if she's in anothe room, she boots it just to see him...Funny. :) I guess you can say she has a bad case of puppy love...LOL

~Marly

What Christmas Carol Are You?

Your Christmas Song Is

Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer Had a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw him, You would even say it glows. For you, Christmas is a mix of tradition and fun. You're not above strapping on a red blinking nose for a laugh

What Christmas Carol Are You?

Well, at least I'll never be lost in the dark... :)

~Marly

Pirates!

Tuesday was a very good day! LOL

~Marly

What Kind Of Intelligence Do You Have?

Your Dominant Intelligence is Linguistic Intelligence

You are excellent with words and language. You explain yourself well. An elegant speaker, you can converse well with anyone on the fly. You are also good at remembering information and convicing someone of your point of view. A master of creative phrasing and unique words, you enjoy expanding your vocabulary. You would make a fantastic poet, journalist, writer, teacher, lawyer, politician, or translator.

What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have?

I thought this was an interesting quiz...I guess I'm in the right profession. LOL :)

~Marly

And the winner is....

Emma Sanders! Most of my readers are probably blinking their eyes right now, going winner of what? Well, on Saturday I was at The Sweeter Romantic Notions yahoo loop, promoting my latest releases with The Wild Rose Press. At the end of my time there, I held a contest to win a free download of my Christmas Love Story, The Promise! Emma, I hope you enjoy this holdiay tale!

~Marly

The Promise!

The Promise
Faery Miniature Rose
Marly Mathews

Holly St. Christian is a woman with no real place in the world. Her parents were killed in an accident when she was still a child, and her aunt died almost one year ago. She’s looking forward to a sad Christmas, she’ll be spending it alone…or so she thinks.

Nathanial Richardson is an intelligent wealthy businessman. He isn’t expecting to find love during the Christmas Holidays, but when Holly blows into his life all bets are off.

Can a matchmaking ghost bring these two together? Christmas is the best time for miracles, so it’s worth a try. Holly and Nathanial are linked in more ways than one. By falling in love they’ll fulfill a promise never kept, and they’ll finally put a wandering spirit at rest—perhaps, the ghost will even be given his angel wings.


Today is the day! The Promise will be available for purchase today! If you love Christmas love stories, this story is for you! So, if you're interested, don't delay, get your copy today by following this link,

The Wild Rose Press

:)

I had so much fun writing this story...it's poignant yet, it has enough humour in it to lighten up the dramatic parts. I hope everyone that reads it feels the Christmas spirit in it. :)
~Marly

Holiday Tag!

Holiday Tag!

I was tagged by

Ellen

for a holiday quiz. Thanks, Ellen!

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate—no question. Egg nog, eww…

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Unwrapped, under or near the tree

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? Coloured.

4. Do you hang mistletoe? Sure. It’s always funny to see who gets caught underneath it…

5. When do you put your decorations up? When the house elf gets around to it.

6. What is your favorite holiday dish? Anything made by mom.

7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? I have too many to pick just one.

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? Wait…he doesn’t exist? Don't tell him that...

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? Sometimes.

10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? We have a lot of Christmas decorations that we’ve collected over the years…it’s a challenge making them all fit. But seriously, we have some really beautiful ornaments…don’t forget to hang your ornament with your name! Decorating the tree isn’t an easy job but it can be fun…and untangling the hooks…make yourself scarce! And, don’t get me started on the lights…can we say National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation…

11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? I like to look at it…when it’s all fresh white and fluffy. Nothing quite like a true white Christmas. I don’t like driving in it, shoveling it is hell, walking through it…well, that’s an art…don’t fall on your ass, nothing like hidden ice under a patch of snow. And, then January comes along, and the novelty wears off.

12. Can you ice skate? Yes, but I'm way out of practice.

13. Do you remember your favorite gift? I liked all of the gifts I received…what can I say, I’m easy to please.

14. What’s the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Family.

15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Do I have to pick just one? I’ll go with homemade Chocolate cake.

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Watching Christmas movies.

17. What tops your tree? An angel.

18. Which do you prefer giving or receiving? Giving.

19. What is your favorite Christmas Song? That’s a tough question…I love Christmas songs, both religious and non-religious.

20. Candy Canes! Yuck or Yum? They’re okay…but not my favourite.

Okay, I guess I’ll tag

Kally Jo

and

Jolie

Have fun, ladies, because you’re it!

Josephine Wall

Sometimes you just need a little Josephine Wall. :) Enjoy!

~Marly

Faery Rosy

Have a faery rosy tuesday!

~Marly

Mondays

I hope your Monday is a rosy one!

~Marly

Release Date For The Promise!

I've been given the release date for my Christmas Miniature Faery Rose short story titled The Promise! Woo-Hoo! So mark your calendars, the release date is DECEMBER 1st!

Here's the blurb for The Promise and it will be available at The Wild Rose Press!

The Promise
Faery Miniature Rose
Marly Mathews

Holly St. Christian is a woman with no real place in the world. Her parents were killed in an accident when she was still a child, and her aunt died almost one year ago. She’s looking forward to a sad Christmas, she’ll be spending it alone…or so she thinks.

Nathanial Richardson is an intelligent wealthy businessman. He isn’t expecting to find love during the Christmas Holidays, but when Holly blows into his life all bets are off.

Can a matchmaking ghost bring these two together? Christmas is the best time for miracles, so it’s worth a try. Holly and Nathanial are linked in more ways than one. By falling in love they’ll fulfill a promise never kept, and they’ll finally put a wandering spirit at rest—perhaps, the ghost will even be given his angel wings.

Available December 1st at The Wild Rose Press!

The Wild Rose Press

~Marly

Happy Thanksgiving!

To all of my American friends, may you have a blessed Thanksgiving!



~Marly

Happy Tuesday!

~Marly

Romance

I was browsing through some art on a break from writing and I found this hauntingly romantic portrait by David Penfound. Enjoy!

~Marly

The Long Thin Veil-A Review!

Here's a review posted by Diana Castilleja posted on her blog, The Review Nook..

The Review Nook

THE LONG THIN VEIL... Marly Mathews

The Long Thin Veil is a sweet story of promises made and bargains kept. Megan MacLeod is a witch, just...not a very good one. She's made mistakes. She knows she's not the most powerful witch in her family, but when she has to beg a favor from the King of Faeries, she ends up with a bargain even she can't escape. She has no idea that the bargain would seal her forever to her fate, binding her for eternity with the King.

Marly Mathews has put a sweet touch in this story, allowing an otherworldly trip on the night of All Hallow's Eve, with the beauty of the night and warmth of newly discovered feelings giving the reader a nice escape.


Rating :: 4 ROSES




Book information :
Publisher - The Wild Rose Press/2006
Romance E-Book
Length - Sweetheart Rose
Heat - Sweet





and you can buy The Long Thin Veil by following this link, it is now on sale!

The Long Thin Veil by Marly Mathews

~Marly

No Neutral Ground!

No Neutral Ground is available today at New Concepts Publishing! Congratulations, Kally Jo!

You can learn more by visiting these links!

Kally Jo Surbeck

New Concepts Publishing

Have a great Sunday, everyone!

~Marly

Lest We Forget

In Flanders Fields

John McCrae

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.

This week marks Remembrance Week up here in Canada. Remembrance Day is November 11. Canada, The Countries of the British Commonwealth and The United States view the poppy as the recognized symbol for their war dead. So, take a moment out of your daily lives this week to simply, remember.

~Marly

What Type of Writer Should You Be?

You Should Be a Romance Novelist

You see the world as it should be, and this goes double for all matters of the heart. You can find the romance in any situation, and you would make a talented romance story writer... And while you may be a traditional romantic, you're just as likely to be drawn to quirky or dark love stories. As long as it deals with infatuation, heartbreak, and soulmates - you could write it.

What Type of Writer Should You Be?

This was a really fun quiz...and I guess in my case it hit the nail right on the head. :)

~Marly

One More Time!

One More Time by Claire Cross will be released on Monday! Yay! So go and check it out!...:) Claire's a fellow RWA Online chapter mate of mine...and she's also a fellow Canadian. :) You can read more about her books by following this link,

Claire Cross

And here's a little slideshow of some of her other books, keep an eye out for you guessed it, One More Time in that slideshow!

~Marly

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween and Happy All Hallow's Eve!

Hope you have a great day filled with lots of treats and maybe a trick or two! :)

~Marly

The Long Thin Veil and The Story Board

On Friday, The Wild Rose Press Authors were invited to spend a day at The Story Board Group. I had a lot of fun there, and I of course held a contest. :) I've drawn the winner for that contest and drum roll please, the winner is...Jackie Wisherd! Jackie you've won a free download of The Long Thin Veil...I hope you enjoy reading it!

Now, is everyone getting into the Halloween mood? I won't be dressing up this year but here's a picture I just found on the web of one of the costumes I wore when I was a kid..



I wore this costume to a Halloween Party...it went over really well, until the end of the night when the attendees decided to pop me...seriously! LOL I fit in well since my friends dressed up as a sandwich, a block of cheese and a pickle...I was dessert!

Does anyone else have any other funny Halloween costume stories to tell?

~Marly

We Have A Winner!

The winner of the free download of my All Hallow's Eve Short story, The Long Thin Veil, is Liz! Liz please email me at marlymathews@yahoo.com so I can get your copy of The Long Thin Veil out to you!

Thanks to everyone who answered the contest question and entered. :)

~Marly

The Long Thin Veil-Contest!

Since Halloween is quickly approaching, I thought I'd mark the occasion by holding an All Hallow's Eve themed contest. Enter my contest, and the winner that's drawn will win a free download of my All Hallow's Eve story, The Long Thin Veil. If you love faeries, witches and magic then this story will be the one for you! The winner will be drawn and announced here on my blog on Sunday, October 29th. Deadline for entries is Saturday at Midnight...otherwise known as The Witching Hour. :)

The answer for the contest question can be found on my Author Page at The Wild Rose Press!

Author Page for Marly Mathews

Here's the question you need to answer:

In Twilight's Kiss, what will bring the dawn back into Sean's world?

Leave your answer here on the comments section or you can email me your answer at marlymathews@yahoo.com

Good luck!
~Marly

Halloween Releases From The Wild Rose Press

And for a real Halloween themed twist,




Go and check the above titles out today...you won't regret it!

~Marly

What Does Your Birth Month Mean?

Your Birth Month is May

Unique and creative, you seek your own path in life. You love change and are able to adapt to any situation. Your soul reflects: Sweetness, joy, and a complete life. Your gemstone: Emerald Your flower: Lily of the Valley Your colors: Yellow, red, and green

What Does Your Birth Month Mean?

I thought this quiz was pretty cool for a day like today! Here are some true facts about me that this quiz revealed, my favorite flower is Lily of the Valley, I love Emeralds, and when I was little yellow was my favorite color, and I've always liked red and green...they are Christmas colors after all!

~Marly

A few more puppy pics....

Well, I couldn't help myself. I found two more cute photos of Shylah and Brynna...

~Marly

Cover for The Promise!

Great news, everyone. I just received the cover for my Faery Rose Miniature Rose Christmas Love Story, titled The Promise! I think it looks fantastic! Woo-Hoo!

~Marly

Puppy pictures at six months!

Here are Brynna and Shylah at six months. In case you don't know, Shylah and Brynna are my two Yorkshire Terriers. They are full blooded sisters from the same litter. :)

~Marly

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my Canadian readers of my blog. I hope your day is blessed with great times with family, and delicious food! :)

~Marly

The Winners of my three contests are....

Okay, so on this past Friday between the hours of 8-10 pm I was over on the Coffe Time Romance Loop chatting with the great members there. I had so much fun! I was joined by several other Wild Rose Press authors...it was a blast!

I hosted three contests on Friday, one for my newly released short story, The Long Thin Veil, one for my full length book, Twilight's Kiss, and one for my upcoming Christmas Love Story The Promise.

The winners are:

Tehya Tala Mosi, wins a free copy of The Long Thin Veil!

I had two winners for this contest, since their names got stuck together when I drew them out of my magic bag! LOL I'm serious though, funny as it might seem. :)

The other lucky winner of a free copy of The Long Thin Veil is Pam Pellini!

Karen Gray is the lucky winner of a free 100 ml bottle of Violetta Di Parma body lotion. This fragrance was created for Napoleon's second wife, Marie, Duchess of Parma. :) She entered and won the contest for Twilight's Kiss!

Jenny is the lucky winner of a free Pink Sugar Cream Perfume. Pink Sugar is a new fragrance by the company of Aquolina, this scent will bring you back to the days of your childhood. Jenny entered and won the contest for The Promise!

Congrats to all of my contest winners, and thank you so much to all of the Coffee Time Romance members that entered my contests!

~Marly

The Long Thin Veil is for sale!

Can you believe it? The Long Thin Veil is up for sale on The Wild Rose Press Website! Woo-Hoo!!! I'm doing another Happy Dance. So, what are you waiting for? Go and buy it! LOL I kill myself. LOL

On a serious note, thanks RJ for all of your hard work! :)

The Wild Rose Press

~Marly

Big Wonderful News!

I think three really is my lucky number, since today is October 3. :) Featured above is the cover for my Faery Rose, Miniature Rose All Hallow's Eve story, titled The Long Thin Veil. I'm so excited about this story. The cover is fabulous...special thanks to the talented RJ Morris! I especially love the added special touch of the Celtic Cross, it was just what I wanted! Woo Hoo! I also have to thank Amy Herald, my editor. :)

The release date should be very soon...I'll let you know when I know for certain. :) Can you feel my happy dance? LOL

You can learn more by visiting these pages,

The Wild Rose Press

and,

Author page for Marly Mathews

~Marly