I'm delighted to be part of The Wild Rose Press Authors Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop. A bevy of WRP authors are taking part. I hope you enjoy the blog hop. Please visit the various authors' blogs and if you can spare a few moments, leave a comment (we all love comments) Don't forget to enter the Rafflecopter contest for your chance to win a fabulous Kindle Fire donated by The Wild Rose Press.
Many authors are offering additional prize on their own blogs. I'm thrilled to have published the third in my futuristic series this year, so I am offering a free download of Starquest, the first book in the series to a random commenter on this blog.
The theme of this blog hop, is of course, summer treats. I think most of us enjoy the lazy, hazy days of summer as it says in the popular song. Here in the UK, it usually falls on a Tuesday in July (only kidding). Although our summers are a bit 'hit and miss' over here, we usually have a few days during the summer months when the sun shines, the skies are blue and the countryside is full of summer scents and colour.
One of my favourite summer treats is spending time with my two horses, Harri and T'pau. Sadly a hip injury means I can no longer ride, but there are still plenty of things to do with them, and we are all enjoying our 'retirement'. I also like taking my little rescued dog for long walks in the countryside.
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As I write science fiction romance, I started wondering what summer is like on some of my imaginary planets. Osind, a planet featured in Starquest is, on the face of it, a beautiful place to spend the summer - but beware, it has hidden secrets, and the charismatic lord who lives in the castle on the clifftop is not all he seems either!
Niflheim, which is an important location in both Starquest and Children Of The Mist, the first two books in the Destiny trilogy, is a misty, icy planet, but parts of the planet are less hostile and the Earth colonists love their snowy home, which even in the summer looks more like a day in early spring on Earth, although the snow is not as thick as in the winter, and delicate flowers grow in the gardens of the settlements.
In contrast, Robigo, the main planet in my third book 'Beloved Enemy' is very hot and much of the landscape is covered in sand dunes and although there is plenty of sand, it's not the kind of landscape one would want to sunbathe on. In fact my two main characters, Cat and Kerry spend most of their time trying to get away from the planet - but it's not that easy!
Enjoy your summer and take time to relax with a good book!
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You can catch up with the other blogs taking part in the Blog Hop HERE:
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Sorchias Wild Rose Summer Treats Post | Visit blog
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RV Memory | Visit blog
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Tricia Schneider | Visit blog
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Anna Durands Spunk & Hunks | Visit blog
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Judy Ann Davis Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop | Visit blog
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Spicy Summer Treats with Mia Downing | Visit blog
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Linda Nightingale. . . Wordsmith | Visit blog
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Jana Richards - Journeys with Jana | Visit blog
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Summer Memories of books well read @ Peggy jaeger. com | Visit blog
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Summer on Cape Cod ~ Kathryn Knight books | Visit blog
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Summer Fun at the Beach, with Katie OSullivan | Visit blog
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I Believe Ill Go Canoeing - C. B. Clark | Visit blog
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Summertime Love is Sweeter with. . . Frozen Mango? @ Kimberly Keyes blog | Visit blog
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Wild Rose Summer Treats Blog Hop @ Brendas Blog | Visit blog
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Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop | Visit blog
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Midsummer Magic on the Isle of Skye! | Visit blog
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My Guilty Summer Treats from Lori Sizemore | Visit blog
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Interplanetary Summer - Hywela Lyn | Visit blog
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Wild Rose Press Summer Treats & Reads | Visit blog
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Camping is a Recipe for Summer Treats and Reads | Visit blog
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The Snarkology | Visit blog
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Summer Survival Tips @ Nitty Gritty Romance | Visit blog
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Wild Rose Press Summer Treats and Reads Blog Hop | Visit blog
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Nell Castle - Summer of the Sweat Lodge | Visit blog
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Myth, Magic & Wonder Susan Edwards, Breathing Life into the Past |Visit blog
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Romance with Spice, Sydney St. Claire | Visit blog
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Author Kat de Falla | Visit blog
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Anni Fife. Exciting new author of Steamy Romance with Irresistible Heroes | Visit blog
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Summer Vacation, Victorian-Style, AND a Giveaway | Visit blog
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Wildfires, Monsoons, and Mojitos - Author Susabelle Kelmer shares how she keeps cool in a climate that is on fire! | Visit blog
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Casi McLeans recipe for Hot Reads and Cool Treats | Visit blog
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Cool Summer Reads: Jeannie Halls Romantic Suspense Blog - Where Hearts Tremble From More Than Attraction | Visit blog
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Summer treat - Adult Slushie | Visit blog
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How to Rediscover the Magic of Bicycling | Visit blog
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Charlottes Tips on How to Stay Cool in HOT New York City | Visit blog
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Caryn McGill | Visit blog
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Charlottes Tips on how to stay cool in HOT New York City | Visit blog
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Charlottes Tips on How to Stay Cool in HOT New York City | Visit blog
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I love Sci-fi romance--so many possibilities. Your books sound wonderful and are now on my list. summer on another planet--all depends doesn't it. I like the idea of pink seas or green skies--something not earthly.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your kind comment, Sorcha - There is actually pink snow on Niflheim - I forgot to mention that! You're righ, SF gives us so many possibilities and we can let our imagination run riot!
DeleteBeautiful pictures. The ones of the imaginary planet are way too cool. Good luck with "Beloved Enemy."
ReplyDeleteHello Judy, thanks so much, so glad you like the pictures, and thanks for the good wishes!
DeleteLove your pictures and your books sound like great reads.Horses are such beautiful creatures.
ReplyDeleteHello Jean, thank you for your kind words, glad you liked the pictures, and I couldn't agree more about horses being beautiful, I've loved them all my life!
DeleteBeautiful horses and a cute dog. Nice post 😊
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful summer!
Lori
Thanks for stopping by and commenting Lori, so glad you enjoyed the posts, you have a wonderful summer too!
DeleteOH, Lyn, I love your horses and the country side is beautiful. Your imagined summers on other planets are intriguing. Truly enjoyed your blog! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Tena, so glad you enjoyed seeing the horses and other pics. Have a wonderful weekend yourself! x
Deleteinteresting setting
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Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting
Deletemmmm...Summer on another planet, huh? I've always loved that opening scene of Star Wars when Luke looks up and see multiple moons. That's how I imagine summer on another world - a whole different view of the sky. More than one moon - that's what I would want to see :)
ReplyDeleteHi - thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. I agree, more than one moon would be a wonderful sight. I love that scene from star wars too!
DeleteI love your summer treat, Jimmy Thomas! Summer in faraway lands ... mmmm ... cool breezes, rainbow skies, clean waters, pink elephants. Purple cocktails served by Jimmy Thomas in a thong. xx
ReplyDeleteHi - yes Jimmy is a lovely guy, looks and personality to match from what I hear, though I've never been lucky enough to meet him in person, but I know he's an animal lover and that's a huge plus in my book! Talking about my book, as soon as I saw that picture of Jimmy I could hardly believe it, he was the exact image of Kerry that I had in my mind!
DeleteHywela, Thank you for sharing snipets about the worlds you have created. I can tell by your descriptions you really know these planets and that makes for great reading. I love good world building in novels--it's half the fun of fantasy/sci-fi. Your man-treat was an added plus!
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying the blog hop. Thanks for your post!
Kimberly Keyes
Hi Kimberly, you're so right, it's so much fun imagining and building strange new worlds, it's one of my favourite things about writing Fantasy/SF. *Sigh* that Jimmy Thomas certainly is a treat for sore eyes, isn't he!
DeleteBeautiful pictures. How I envy your having horses. Miss them muchly. I need to read your books! They are just my type of novel.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of exploring summer on other planets. Such a fresh perspective.
ReplyDeleteSummer on another planet is a fun concept, as long as there's a beach. It can't be summer without a beach involved.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, and thanks for sharing the correct link so I could fix my own post in the hop! Happy Summer Reading!
Hi Katie. Well, Osind, as you see from the picture, has a beach. I'm not really that much of a beach person myself, as I prefer the open countryside. I love water though as in lakes and rivers, and I actually grew up by the sea! I know lots of people love to spend the summer on the beach, so I can see where you're coming from! Thanks for stopping by, and for correcting my link. x
DeleteI enjoyed your horse pictures, Hywelan. So impressed by the breadth of your imagination, to imagine whole new planets for your stories.
ReplyDeleteHi Nell, thanks, glad you like the pictures of my horse-babies. So glad you liked the post.
DeleteSo enjoyable to see your vision of the Planets. Makes me want to explore the spaces I'm in everyday. Best of luck with all your writing!
ReplyDeleteHello Dee Dee, so glad you enjoyed the post, thanks for your good wishes.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty happy here on Earth, but I enjoy reading about other worlds. Have a great summer!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jana - yes I love the idea of travelling in space but not sure I'd have the courage to do it for real. Never mind, I get to do it vicariously through my characters. You have a lovely summer too!
DeleteHello Hywela Lyn, I like your pictures of what you imagine summer to be like on other planets ♡ I never really thought about it, i would hope it would be that beautiful. Thank you
ReplyDeleteHi Linda, thanks for stopping by - so glad you like the pictures, I really enjoyed working on them to make them fit my imaginary planets!
DeleteOh my gosh, how did I miss that your series was called Destiny? Great minds... or maybe great dreamers :-)
ReplyDeleteI love horseback riding. I just got back from my vacation, and that was the best part. Your landscape is gorgeous!
Hi Casi - yes, the series is named after the starship which has a spot in all three books - as you say, great dreamers think alike! :) Yes, there's nothing quite like being on the back of a horse, it's a lovely way to see the countryside. Thanks so much for your kind comments.
DeleteGreat blog hop! To think I almost missed it. I gotta get my mail caught up. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra, thanks for stopping by, so glad you enjoyed the Blog Hop. I do know what you mean about mail - my inbox is overflowing! :)
DeleteI love SciFi! I'll have to check these out, Hywela! 😃
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jeannie, I do hope you enjoy them if you do - let me know" xx
DeleteI love SciFi! I'll have to check these out, Hywela! 😃
ReplyDeleteGreat cover on Beloved Enemy. Love Jimmy!! Happy sales!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon - I love Jimmy too - I especially asked for him for this cover and my lovely cover artist Rae Monet obliged and gave me the perfect cover - just as I imagined only better!
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