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Anne Bushell was born on October 1938 in South Devon, England, just before World War II, and grew up in a house crammed with books. Divorced twice, she had two children. She worked as journalist at the Paignton Observer, but after her marriage, she moved to the north of England, where she worked as teacher. After she returned to journalism, she joined the Middlesbrough Writers' Group, where she met other romance writer Mildred Grieveson (Anne Mather). She started to wrote romance, and she had her first novel "Garden of Dreams" accepted by Mills & Boon in 1975, she published her work under the pseudonym of Sara Craven. In 2010 she became chairman of the Southern Writers' Conference, and the next year was elected the twenty-six Chairman (2011–2013) of the Romantic Novelists' Association.
Divorced twice, Annie Ashurst lives in Somerset, South West England, where she had several thousand books, and an amazing video collection. When she's not writing, she enjoys watching very old films, listening to music, going to the theatre, and eating in good restaurants. She also likes to travel in Europe, to inspire her romances, especially in France, Greece and Italy where many of her novels are set. Since the birth of her twin grandchildren, she is also a regular visitor to New York City, where the little tots live. In 1997, she was the overall winner of the BBC's Mastermind, winning the last final presented by Magnus Magnusson.
Book List
93 titles
93 titles
The Innocent's One-Night Confession
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 3620
One night with Zandor marked Alanna as his… Now he's returned -- to claim her forever! Zandor awakened Alanna to an unknown sensuality! Overwhelmed by her response, she fled, never expecting to see him again. But when he shockingly reappear...
The Innocent's Shameful Secret
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 3526
Claimed by his touch… Alexis Constantinou haunts Selena Blake's every memory. Before his expert touch awakened her, she was nothing more than a naive schoolteacher. Now she dreams every night of his idyllic Mediterranean island, and the scorchi...
The Innocent's Sinful Craving
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 3388
Everything she's ever wanted… Abandoned as a child, the stately mansion Dana Grantham called home symbolized the security she so desperately wanted. She dreamed of a future within its four walls until a shameful scandal -- and billionaire Zac B...
Inherited by Her Enemy
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 3302
"All property, I bequeath to Andre Duchard…" As the final words of Virginia Mason's stepfather's will are read, the silence in the room is deafening. Suddenly, innocent Ginny's life has shattered. With no inheritance, her future -- and her fami...
Seduction Never Lies
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 3214
Red-faced, red-handed! Octavia Denison has always known exactly what she wants -- that is, until she's caught in a compromising position by brooding former rock star Jago Marsh. Tavi is mortified, and judging by the gleam in his golden eyes, he'...
Count Valieri's Prisoner
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 3135
Kidnapped and held for ransom Things like this just don't happen to Maddie Lang! She grew up in a sleepy little English village, so never expected a research trip to Italy would end in her being held captive by the infamous Count Valieri. His...
The Price of Retribution
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents Extra - 217
Hell hath no fury... To Tarn Desmond family is everything. So when powerful tycoon Caspar Brandon all but destroys her sweet sister, Tarn is determined to make this notorious playboy pay. Caz is intrigued by the pure beauty of the new girl in h...
The End of Her Innocence
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 3049
A dangerous yet irresistible temptation... Before her heart became the latest one discarded in wild abandon by the even wilder Darius Maynard, housekeeper Chloe Benson fled her beloved village. Returning home years later, she finds the notorious r...
Wife in the Shadows
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents Extra - 166
The private face of a public marriage The manipulative machinations of the great Manzini family have locked Elena Blake into marriage. The reluctant groom is Italy's most infamous womanizer, Count Angelo Manzini. In society's spotlight, Angelo ...
The Highest Stakes of All
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2992
He always wins... Once upon a time and far away, Joanna Vernon found herself as the ultimate prize in a dangerously high-stakes card game. When the last hand had been revealed, the knowing curl of Vassos Gordanis's lip told her he had every intentio...
His Untamed Innocent
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2961
A dark desire... Jake Radley-Smith is pleasantly surprised to find a strange female in his company apartment -- wearing a bath towel! He isn't interested in Marin's sob story. He's late for a house party and she'll be perfect as his ready-made date!...
Ruthless Awakening
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2863
A Spanish billionaire with pirate blood in his veins... The grandeur of Penvarnon House in Cornwall is where Rhianna Carlow spent her lonely childhood as the housekeeper's unwanted niece. Now she's a guest returning for a wedding at Penvarnon -- a...
The Innocent's Surrender
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2903
His price: her undoing Natasha Kirby had long been saddened by her family's feud with the Mandrakis men...now she's caught in its savage cross fire. The family business has fallen into the hands of merciless tycoon Alex Mandrakis. Summoned to his be...
Bride of Desire
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2784
The Frenchman's secret baby... Two years ago, Allie fled an unhappy marriage for France, where she met irresistible Remy de Brizat. But they were driven apart when he discovered her secret. Allie was distraught, and her only comfort was her discover...
The Santangeli Marriage
Contemporary Romance
Orphan Marisa was raised by the wealthy Santangeli family. Their only demand was that she marry their son.... Italian billionaire and renowned playboy Lorenzo Santangeli is expecting to receive his money's worth from his innocent wife on their wed...
One Night With His Virgin Mistress
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2765
The bedroom surrender... Tallie has moved to London to pursue her dream, so when she's offered a gorgeous apartment to house-sit, she can't believe her luck. Millionaire Mark Benedict returns home and is shocked--although not altogether displea...
The Virgin's Wedding Night
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2696
A bride for the taking Harriet Flint must marry before she's twenty-five if she is to claim her inheritance. She turns to sexy Roan Zandros, who agrees to a marriage in name only. Their marriage vows exchanged, Roan reveals he is a billionaire ...
Innocent On Her Wedding Night
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2670
Laine waited for her handsome new husband, Daniel Flynn, to come to her on their wedding night--knowing that their marriage was a sham. Daniel didn't love her--he was just fulfilling a promise he'd made to take care of her.... So Laine fled--a mar...
The Forced Bride
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2597
He'll finally claim her--in the marriage bed! When Emily Blake innocently kissed formidable Italian count Rafael Di Salis, she didn't know that she was bound by her late father's wishes to marry him. Emily agreed to be the count's wife until she r...
The Count's Blackmail Bargain
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2567
For handsome Italian count Alessio Ramontella, seducing women comes as naturally as breathing. Alessio lives his life based on two criteria: first that success and satisfaction are guaranteed, and second that all his dealings are discreet and conduct...
Wife Against Her Will
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2544
The bartered bride! Darcy Langton is stunned when she finds herself engaged to businessman Joel Castille -- traded as part of a business merger! While Joel represents everything that she detests in a mate, he's also the most charismatic man she's ...
The Marchese's Love-Child
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2521
The Italian's reluctant bride! When aristocratic Alessandro Valessi discovers the existence of his love child, he is determined to be part of Polly Fairfax's life! But Polly has been raising the child alone -- and she doesn't want or need her son'...
His Wedding-Night Heir
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2509
Will he get his wedding-night baby? Virginal beauty Cally Maitland has become accustomed to life on the run since fleeing her marriage to British aristocrat Sir Nicholas Tempest. But Nicholas isn't prepared to let Cally go. He has a harsh ultim...
In the Millionaire's Possession
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents Subscription - 257
Pretty, but penniless, Helen Frayne vows to do anything to keep her ancestral home, but she doesn't realize just how far she'll have to go.... Arrogant Frenchman and millionaire property magnate Marc Delaroche wants Helen as he's never wanted a wo...
Mistress at a Price
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2471
Fling? Another wedding, another hat...and more hours spent with a fixed smile plastered on her face. Until Cat meets Liam Hargreaves. The millionaire offers her one explosive, passionate encounter and Cat doesn't think twice. It's an experience she'...
The Bedroom Barter
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2442
Penniless and without her passport, Chellie Greer's stuck working in a seedy club with no means of escape -- until Ash Brennan walks in. What's such a powerful, irresistible man doing in a place like this? Ash offers her a way out, but Chellie has...
His Convenient Marriage
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2417
Miles Hunter had lived life on the edge. When he proposed marriage to Chessie, she knew it couldn't be because he loved her. They were practically strangers! He simply needed a social hostess and someone to look after his beautiful home. Chessie k...
His Forbidden Bride
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2400
Why won't he claim her as his bride? This is one occasion in Andreas Stephanos's life when he cannot have what he really wants. Better not let Zoe Lambert know that he's really the heir to a shipping fortune,or allow the intense physical desire be...
The Token Wife
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2369
A forced marriage...? Alex Fabian is a successful city banker who lives life on his own terms.But when his family gives him an ultimatum to marry within three months or lose his inheritance,he's forced to find a bride.... Louise Trentham is ins...
Mistress on Loan
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2338
As a teenager, Adrien was infatuated with Chay Haddon, and was devastated when her family banished him, claiming he'd betrayed their trust. Chay vanished vowing revenge.... Adrien is shocked when, years later, the tables are turned and she finds h...
The Forced Marriage
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2320
Possessed by her husband! Powerful Italian Marco Valante was used to taking what he wanted -- and he wouldn't let a little thing like Flora Graham's engagement stand in the way! Flora had been trying to convince herself she was happy with her stea...
The Marriage Truce
Contemporary Romance
Jenna is happy to be her cousin's bridesmaid, but she wishes someone had warned her that the best man is going to be Ross Grantham. The man she once exchanged marriage vows with- in the very same church! It's two years since she last saw him; two yea...
The Marriage Proposition
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2296
When Paige looked at Nick Destry she could hardly believe she was married to him! A successful banker, Nick was confidently sexy -- but ruthless. He'd wanted a seat on the board, and he'd married Paige to get one. Paige decided to act as if their ...
Smokescreen Marriage
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2287
Kate's marriage to Michalis Theodakis is in the past -- in all but name. She knows he married her only to cover up his affair with his mistress, so how dare he expect her to play the dutiful wife? And now Michalis wants to escort her to his sister's ...
Rome's Revenge
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2240
For better, for worse -- for revenge... Rome d'Angelo could have his pick of women -- only, his fiancee had already been chosen for him, by his grandfather! A family feud meant Rome was being forced into a vengeful seduction: he must get engaged t...
The Tycoon's Mistress
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2192
A motive for marriage? Cressy was astonished when Draco Viannis proposed. From the moment she'd met the gorgeous Greek, Cressy couldn't get him out of her mind. The passion between them was mind-blowing -- but had it just been a holiday affair? ...
Marriage by Deception
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2155
Blind-date bride! Rosamund Craig wished she'd never let her stepsister persuade her to accept a blind date! Meeting Sam Hunter could have been love at first sight -- if only Ros hadn't been pretending to be someone else.... How could she admit to ...
Bartaldi's Bride
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2119
Kidnapped to the altar! Clare usually ran a mile from powerful, sensual men like Guido Bartaldi. Only, she'd agreed to live under Guido's roof as companion to his wayward ward, the young woman clearly destined to become Guido's wife.... Horrifi...
Marriage at a Distance
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2093
A wife of convenience? Joanna had been an inexperienced 18-year-old when she'd married Gabriel Verne. She'd loved her new husband but had been devastated to discover that he'd simply married her out of duty. When the honeymoon was over, so was the...
Irresistible Temptation
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2077
He hadn't planned to fall in love... Declan Malone was convinced Olivia was a threat to his cousin's marriage. True, she didn't seem the type to steal another woman's husband, but there was only one way to make absolutely sure: Declan must seduce ...
Marriage Under Suspicion
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2058
"Your husband loves another woman." The note was signed "A Friend," but no friend would ever do that to another woman. Could it be true? Was Kate Lassiter's marriage falling apart? She still loved her husband, Ryan, still thrilled at his touch, bu...
The Seduction Game
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 2030
SEDUCING ADAM... After a disastrous relationship, career girl Tara Lyndon had almost given up on men. But then she met Adam Barnard... The devastatingly sexy hunk could have stepped straight out of her fantasies. Unfortunately, it also seemed as ...
A Nanny for Christmas
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1999
Millionaire seeks nanny for his seven-year-old daughter. Young Tara had taken one look at Phoebe Grant and decided she'd be a wonderful nanny. And whatever his daughter wanted, Dominic Ashton bought her. The demure Miss Grant was perfect in her new r...
Ultimate Temptation
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1963
Must be able to handle children and one particular Italian male... Giulio Falcone needed a willing woman, and Lucy was in his debt...and his house! Only, his interest in her was as much practical as sexual--he needed a nanny to look after his sist...
One Reckless Night
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1944
Once wasn't enough... Zanna Westcott was a successful businesswoman with a track record for ruthless takeovers and always putting business before pleasure. Jake Lantrell was pleasure...sheer unadulterated pleasure. Zanna's attraction to him sca...
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1901
The prodigal lover.... Lydie had grown up too close to Marius Benedict to remain immune to her stepcousin's fatal charm. But Marius had merely seduced and abandoned her, leaving town under a cloud of scandal. Five long years and, no doubt, a dozen...
Dark Apollo
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1786
Seduced! Nic Xandreou thought Katie was a gold digger, out to trap his brother into marriage. Camilla knew her sister better and was determined to champion her cause even if it meant a visit to Xandreou's stronghold on the island of Karthos. Ca...
Thunder on the Reef
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1761
"I want you back in my life--back in my bed!" Macy had fallen for Ross Bannister's charms before, only to be totally disillusioned when he had abandoned her for better things. Now they had met again and she had no intention of making the same m...
Tower of Shadows
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1708
DESTINATION: FRANCE ATTRACTIONS: GREAT FOOD, WINE, ROMANCE...AND ROHAN SAINT YVES Here, in the fragrant province of Perigord, lay the mystery of Sabine's past -- the scandal and secrecy of her mother's banishment, and of her father's true ide...
Dawn Song
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1640
False pretenses It was an auspicious and fateful beginning-tossed into the arms of Jerome Moncourt by a violent storm that opened the flood gates to Meg's own raging torment of desire and deception. For Meg's visit to the glorious south of France w...
Dark Ransom
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1549
She was living on the edge of torment Charlie Graham had come thousands of miles across the world--the Amazon promised excitement, adventure and new hope for her bedraggled soul. But she hadn't counted on being kidnapped by one of Brazil's richest...
Desperate Measures
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1503
Had fate brought them together? Philippa Roscoe needed a large sum_ of money and she needed it fast--her father's life depended on it. Wealthy French businessman Alain de Courcy needed a wife--purely for business reasons. Alain was only too hap...
When the Devil Drives
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1471
Dare she dream of the devil? The dreaded day of reckoning had come. It was time for Joanna to stop running and face Callum Blackstone. If she had only herself to consider...But refusing to submit to Cals' impossible demands meant financial di...
Storm Force
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1330
Jay Delaney, on camera, had a dynamic appeal Offscreen, his blend of magnetism was even more potent. Not that Maggie was interested. She'd had enough problems in her life recently, and the last thing she wanted was an uninvited guest to disturb...
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1279
Now, Carly thought, she'd get her revenge As a gawky, plain teenager, Carly has suffered bitter disillusion at the hands of Saul Kingsland. And she had waited for the right time. As an acknowledged beauty arid successful model now, Carly could ...
Island of the Heart
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1241
It was a marvelous opportunity And Sandie grabbed it. Only afterward did she realize she'd been a little naive. When noted pianist and composer Crispin Sinclair offered her free tuition at his Irish home, she had no idea how closely she resembl...
King of Swords
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1176
A vulgar Greek peasant, Julia had called him When she learned that Alexandros Constantis was buying Ambermere, her beloved ancestral home, Julia was filled with shame and anger. Not only would he take away her home, he would strip away every shred...
Devil and the Deep Sea
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1143
"A year out of your life. What price would you ask?" Samma supposed that any other woman would surely slap the face of a man who would pose such a question. But Samma couldn't afford that luxury with Roche Delacroix. With her stepfather ready t...
Comparative Strangers
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1119
It was outrageous. He couldn't be serious! One day Amanda was happily engaged to Nigel, a flamboyant British car rally driver, the next she was the reluctant fiancee of his stern, laconic older brother, Malory Templeton. As if she hadn't been ...
Witch's Harvest
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1097
"Marry me, querida. Be my wife." Vasco da Carvalho's proposal came as a dream. Even in her wildest fantasies about the Brazilian rancher, Abigail had n dared to expect this! Until yesterday, this exotic male has been engaged to her cousin. Now ...
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1072
Her own father had sold her out! When Natalie Drummond s father was told by the doctor to "take it easy," she expected him to give her a full partnership in his Wintersgarth training stables. After all, she'd been running it successfully while he ...
Night of the Condor
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1032
Love led her down a different path Leigh Frazier, impatient at the separation imposed by her father, went to join her fiance. Getting to Peru was no problem. However, she discovered that getting to the archaeological dig in the high Andes, where h...
The Marriage Deal
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 1010
Jago was the only possible solution Ashley Landon was desperate. After two years of her best efforts as chairman, her family's business faced either bankruptcy or a takeover. Then Jago Marrick, her ex-fiance, turned up with a hardheaded alternative-...
A High Price to Pay
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 920
What choice did she really have? Alison Mortimer had felt there was something going on over and above the appalling reality of her father's sudden death. And Nicholas Bristow's presence confirmed her suspicions. Her father, she discovered, had ...
Escape Me Never
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 872
There was simply no escaping love... Cassie Linton turned unobtrusiveness into an art. She wasn't a frustrated widow--ripe for the taking--and she went out of her way to avoid appealing to the opposite sex. But the day she was forced to present...
Promise of the Unicorn
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 856
He'd promised her her heart's desire For years Sophie had avoided being absorbed--however kindly--by the powerful Marchese family. Now she had to swallow pride and misgivings alike to help finance Mark's business so that they could be married. ...
Act of Betrayal
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 832
She had reason to distrust him Jason Wingard's sudden reappearance in Laura's life proved how little she knew about her ex-husband. Three years ago when she'd fallen in love with him, she'd believed him to be a struggling artist-not the kind of...
Alien Vengeance
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 815
There was no excuse for her response The ruthless Andreas Nikolaides had lured Gemma to his remote villa in Crete with a single purpose in mind: to punish and humiliate her in revenge for her brother's seduction of a local girl. He was a man Ge...
Dark Paradise
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 704
He's be expecting sun, sand and sex Matt Lincoln, hard-hitting television journalist possessed a sexual charisma that was almost tangible and a male ego that could almost touch the clouds. Unless Kate agreed to accompany him on a little tryst to t...
A Bad Enemy
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 647
She wanted the impossible--his love! Learning that her grandfather was critically ill was a severe shock for Lisle. Then she discovered that he planned to give Jake Allard control of their family business and arrange a marriage between her and Jak...
Pagan Adversary
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 616
"Alex is a wild man - a true pagan!" Harriet had forgotten her dead brother-in-law's words until she stood opposite the fiercest opponent of her life - the autocratic and unyielding Alex Marcos. He had no scruples about taking her orphaned nephew...
Sup With the Devil
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 599
Could he seduce her into forgetfulness? Courtney had always dreamed of one day desired by a lover and responding ardently to him. But with the right man--not ever with Blair Devereux! For three long years, the memory of how Blair had ruined he...
Counterfeit Bride
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 561
Nicola found he was a law unto himself She had agreed to masquerade as his prospective bride to help her young friend escape. She was appalled that arranged marriages still existed. But Luis Alvarado de Montalba was not a man to be crossed. "You fo...
Unguarded Moment
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 551
"He's a hatchet man," Bianca had warned Alix was told to get rid of the man who wanted to write her famous aunt's biography. But Liam Brant was not so easily dismissed. His writer's instinct sensed a mystery surrounding the actress, and he was ...
Dark Summer Dawn
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 487
The invitation held a pointed challenge Lisa didn't have the heart to refuse her stepsister's request. Julie had never been very good at organizing matters, and she simply couldn't handle her wedding plans alone. But Lisa had no idea she was st...
Witching Hour
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 459
Morgana couldn't wish him away Lyall Pentreath van Guisen was a new and unwanted factor in her life. As the only male heir in the ancient but divided Pentreath family, he had inherited their Cornish home. Not only was he from the other branch o...
Summer of the Raven
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 440
She was trapped into a lie! Rowan's stepmother, Antonia Winslow, was selfish and totally unscrupulous. It suited her purposes to pretend that Rowan was only sixteen years old. But it was nineteen-year-old Rowan who suffered the backlash of the lie...
Moon of Aphrodite
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 411
She was the chosen bride of a Leandros Helen's mother had almost been forced into an arranged marriage, but she'd managed to escape. Now Helen was in a similar situation: she was expected to marry Damon Leandros! When she first came to her gran...
Shadow of Desire
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 398
Everyone depended on poor little "Mouse" Ginny's nickname didn't really suit her - she was the strong one in the family. Her sense of responsibility led her to take the job of housekeeper at Monk's Dower. It was no easy task. Not only did she ...
Fugitive Wife
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 368
Running away had accomplished nothing! Briony Adair fled to her aunt's Yorkshire cottage as a refuge. Away from the pressures of her father's plans and the unexpected return of her estranged husband, Logan -- missing for a year, presumed dead, on ...
Flame of Diablo
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 331
Rachel had vowed to reach Diablo In London, it had seemed simple. Go out to Columbia, bring back her brother, Mark. It was her one chance to do something for her beloved grandfather with whom Mark had quarreled. In Columbia, nothing went right....
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 325
Marty felt just like an alien! Solitaire, her Uncle Jim's home in France, was to have been a haven for Marty after years of unhappiness. Instead of the expected welcome, she was greeted by a hostile stranger. Luc Dumarais, the new owner of Sol...
Moth to the Flame
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 307
Juliet soon learned: never love an enemy! Juliet went to Italy to check on her sister, Jan. According to Jan, she'd arrived just in time. Wealthy, powerful Santino Vallone was trying to prevent Jan from marrying his young brother, Mario. With c...
High Tide at Midnight
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 291
Trevennon had a dark and tragic history. As a child, Morwenna had listened to her mother's stories of Trevennon, her old home. Morwenna had pictured a castle full of the magic of love, standing high on the cliffs of Cornwall. So when tragedy ...
Dragon's Lair
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 255
Brief and disastrous. That described exactly the marriage of Davina and Gethyn Lloyd. Now, their first meeting in two years--at Gethyn's home in Wales--only confirmed the tangle of misunderstanding that lay between them. And while Davina might ...
The Devil at Archangel
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 251
"You must beware, mademoiselle ...." The fortune-teller's ominously harsh voice had sent shivers down Christina's spine. "Beware of the devil at Archangel." The prediction seemed silly when Christina first arrived at the Brandon's beautiful Caribb...
Past All Forgetting
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 243
Even as Janna pleaded with Rian for mercy, she realized it was futile. Rian hadn't forgotten anything that had passed between them seven years earlier. Not forgotten--and not forgiven. Why had he come back? What did he intend? Rian laughed sard...
A Place of Storms
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 235
Andrea tried to harden herself to her cousin Clare's appeal for help. She'd been getting her out of scrapes for too long. Still, she couldn't just sit back and let Blaise Levallier blackmail Clare into marriage, and destroy the lives of people sh...
Temple of the Moon
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 215
No matter what she might feel, Gabrielle knew there was no future for her in any relationship with Shaun Lennox--just the basic fulfillment of a mutual need. And for her, that was not enough. "Shaun, listen," she said hesitantly. "You don't unders...
Wild Melody
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 199
Catriona had left her quiet Scottish home and come to London to marry Jeremy Lord -- only to find that Jeremy had forgotten about his holiday romance. Instead, she found herself involved with his sophisticated uncle, Jason. And Jason was even more ...
A Gift for a Lion
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 195
Stay away from Saracina. But to the willful Joanna, used to having her own way, the words were a challenge! Unfortunately the warning was real: her reception on the mysterious Mediterranean island was far from welcoming. She found herself held a p...
Strange Adventure
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Presents - 191
Lacey couldn't understand her mixed feelings. She should be glad that Troy wasn't behaving as her lover. Bad enough that in a few short days she would have to accept him as her husband. "Does it disturb you when I remind you what our relationship ...
The Garden of Dreams
Contemporary Romance
Harlequin Romance - 1943
Lissa Fairfax wasn't quite sure whether she wanted to marry the attractive Frenchman, Paul de Gue. So she gladly accepted his invitation to visit the family chateau and meet his relatives. Unfortunately this also involved meeting the austere Comte ...
Author Info
author series
multi-author series
- 2000 Launch
- Aristocrats' Reluctant Brides
- Forbidden!
- Forced To Marry
- Foreign Affairs
- Greek Tycoons
- Innocent Mistress-Virgin Bride
- Innocent Mistress, Virgin Bride
- Italian Husbands
- The Millionaire Affair
- Mistress To A Millionaire
- Nanny Wanted
- Notting Hill Grooms
- Postcards from Europe
- Red-Hot Revenge
- Ruthless
- Secret Heirs of Billionaires
- Seven Sexy Sins
- Wedlocked!
- What Every Woman Wants
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Top Authors in Captor / Captive


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2015 is hereJanuary 2nd, 2015
Well its the second day into the new year. Hopefully this coming year will be better than the last, oh dear this is the second time in a row I'd hoped for a better year…
So I guess I shouldn't make any promises I can't keep, like making art regularly, posting comics more often and updating my site. Haha. Well one can only do ones best.
I was going to do a retrospective of the comics I posted last year, but looking through the archives I notice I only published five different comics.
Well I will link to my favourite from last year: The Black Sun
I've just realised 2015 will be the eighth year running for Drawingsilence.com! WOW 8 years!

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Take a look at me now: Phil Collins buys $33 million Miami Beach mansion
Singer and drummer Phil Collins is now the owner of a $33 million Miami Beach mansion once owned by entertainer Jennifer Lopez. The 1.2-acre waterfront estate centers on a renovated 1929 villa with 200 feet of waterfront including a boat dock along Biscayne Bay. The 2,150-square-foot residence includes a media room, wine cellar, gym, seven bedrooms and eight full bathrooms.
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Website Guilty Over Google's Automated Snippet
The Register reports a Dutch court has ruled against a Dutch web site, where the web site was sued over the automated snippet used in Google for a keyword phrase.
When someone searched for [Zwartepoorte] and [bankrupt], Google showed Miljoenhuizen.nl and the snippet in the Google search results for Miljoenhuizen.nl was:
Complete name: Zwartepoorte Specialiteit: BMW…This company has been declared bankrupt, it has been acquired by the motordealer I have worked for Boat Rialto…
What is the issue? Well, Zwartepoorte did not go bankrupt and was upset when the Google snippet showed they did. So Zwartepoorte sued Miljoenhuizen.nl, not Google for this error, and won. The site owner had to change their web page so Google would remove the snippet.
This is pretty crazy if you ask me. Google algorithmically makes the snippets. No where on the page did the site say the company went bankrupt. In any event, the court required the web site to modify the page so Google would remove the automated snippet.
"The Court argues that it might be true that the website had no control over the functioning of Google but suggests that these questions about the opacity of Google's functioning should be addressed in a broader context… then concludes that defendant had its own responsibility," says van Hoboken, a PhD candidate at the Institute for Information Law at the University of Amsterdam.
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Autumn is perhaps the most mellow and reflective season of the year. Shorter days encourage reading in the evening while crisp air and colorful vistas invite weekend hikes and trips to the countryside. Regrettably, too many people waste their precious weekends raking leaves into piles or shatter the quiet peace of sunny afternoons with leaf blowers. There is a better solution.
Rather than
trying to rid your lawn of fallen leaves, you should actually consider
leaving them where they are. It is nature's way to recycle, after
all. Certainly no one is raking up and bagging the leaves which fall
in wooded parks and forests. Given a bit of time, all of the leaves
are transformed by worms, bacteria and other organisms into rich
humus, which will continue to feed trees, shrubs, and other plants
year after year for millennia.
Your yard is simply an
extension of the same natural process. Trees around your property
draw nutrients and minerals from the soil, converting those elements
into new leaves and branches. By raking up those leaves, you
essentially short-circuit the natural cycle by which nutrients are
returned to the soil. After a number of years, the soil will lose its
fertility. In fact, carting off leaves and grass clippings is akin to
strip mining, ultimately affecting the health of everything you are
trying to grow.
Spreading costly fertilizers on your
lawn may restore some nutrients, but not all of the vital minerals and
organic matter needed for healthy, vigorous plants. Leaves, on the
other hand, contain all of the nutrients and micronutrients your lawn
needs. The trick is getting those leaves back into the soil without
smothering your lawn in the process.
Enter the
lawnmower. For the past ten years, almost all new lawnmowers sold have
been mulching mowers. After decades of bagging clippings, a majority
of homeowners have learned that it is best to "grasscycle" their lawn
clippings when they mow. Clippings left in place quickly decompose and
provide nutrients to keep the lawn healthy.
lawnmower can now do double-duty as a leaf-mulcher. Mower blades can
easily shred whole leaves into small pieces, approximately one-tenth
their original size. Your once-daunting bounty of leaves will
disappear into a thin layer of tiny particles easily digested by worms
and bacteria. In fact, a healthy earthworm population is capable of
dragging a one-inch layer of organic matter down into their
underground burrows in just a few months. Unseen by human eyes, they
are diligently loosening and enriching your soil, and feeding the
roots of your lawn for free. Perhaps you should think of your mower as
a food processor for worms!
Begin your regimen of
leaf-mulching by setting the mower to a normal three-inch height. Remove
bagging attachments and block off the chute on a rear-discharge
machine. Run your mower over the lawn while walking slowly, giving the
mower blades plenty of time to shred up the leaves. Please note that
mower-mulching works best when leaves are relatively dry and are no more
than one inch deep. Do not wait until every last leaf has fallen
before getting started.
If your mower has a side
discharge chute, you will probably want to begin on the outside
perimeter of your lawn, blowing your chopped leaves onto unmowed
areas, and continue mowing inward. This will keep the leaf particles
on the lawn, and even allow you to mow over them a few more times.
Some savvy gardeners like to direct the discharge of shredded leaves
into ground cover areas or under foundation plantings where organic
matter is also welcome.
If your first pass over the
lawn has left a significant quantity of whole leaves, go back over the
leaves while mowing at a right angle to the first cut, perhaps
walking even more slowly. Leaves take more work than grass, especially
if they are somewhat damp.
There are other options
and uses for some of your shredded leaves. For example, if your mower
does have a bagging attachment, you might want to apply the shredded
material as a mulch two to four inches thick under your trees and
shrubs. Do not pile the mulch directly against tree trunks.
leaves can also be applied to other planting beds, such as perennial
borders and herb gardens. Avoid applying mulch until after the first
hard freeze. A two to three inch mulch layer will help maintain a
uniform soil temperature all winter and protect tender root systems. The
mulch blanket will also prevent frost upheaval caused by frequent
thawing and refreezing, which is especially damaging to bulbs, tuberous
flowers, and some half-hardy perennials.
the leaf mulch will also feed your plants by recycling nutrients,
conserve soil moisture during dry spells, and prevent the emergence of
You can also add your shredded leaves to a
compost pile or bin. The smaller leaf particles decompose in about 75
percent of the time required by whole leaves, and you can further add a
astonishing volume of shredded leaves into the bin, which is useful
for properties with numerous mature trees. In addition, if you find
that you are cutting some grass while running over the leaves, you are
probably creating the perfect blend of materials to ensure an
effective, fast-working compost pile. Your shredding efforts may even
reward you with nutrient-rich compost ready for use in the Spring.
Copyright 2014, Joseph M. Keyser
Monday, October 06, 2014
Leafy Problems Become Healthy Lawns
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One may "accidentally" set up security realm / authorization in such a way that you may no longer able to reconfigure Jenkins.
When this happens, you can fix this by the following steps:
- Stop Jenkins (the easiest way to do this is to kill the servlet container.)
- Go to $JENKINS_HOME in the file system and find config.xml file.
- Open this file in the editor.
- Look for the <useSecurity>true</useSecurity> element in this file.
- Replace true with false
- Start Jenkins
When Jenkins comes back, it's in the unsecured mode where everyone gets full access to the system.
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The Palestinians will reject, as long as possible, any cease-fire that does not include a lifting of the Israeli blockade of Gaza. They have lost hope that foreign governments will save them. They know their fate rests in their own hands. The revolt in Gaza is an act of solidarity with the world outside its walls. It is an attempt to assert in the face of overwhelming odds and barbaric conditions the humanity and agency of the Palestinian people. There is little in life that Palestinians can choose, but they can choose how to die. And many Palestinians, especially young men trapped in overcrowded hovels where they have no work and little dignity, will risk immediate death to defy the slow, humiliating death of occupation.
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
Thank you ALL for the hugs, prayers, love and support!!
Thursday, when George and Theo came out to tell me the the "Love of my Life" had died...it felt like a freight train had hit me - full force in the chest. It took my breath away...
It would have been so easy to just curl into a ball and want to follow Wayne...because half my heart died with him! All our hopes and dreams were snatched away...much too soon.
But in this 'Assisted Living place' (AKA - Hell) - there is plenty of time to stop and reflect on life. And the more I thought about it...I knew that God took him home, because he knew I would never be able to handle that whole end-of-life scenario. That sitting by the bedside watching your loved one waste away...that was never something I could handle.
Although any loss is too great to bear - when you surround yourself with others the burden can be shared. The load doesn't seem quite as heavy when you surround yourself in love and support from other people in your life.
Friday was a day of sadness and every time I needed to be near Wayne, I called his cellphone just to hear his voice.
Saturday was better than Friday.....the more I talk about Wayne, the easier it has been to get in touch with my feelings. I've shared my news with a few people here and they have surrounded me in hugs...the healing process has already begun.
Saturday night I asked Shery - Wayne's sister - if she would fly to Arizona? I needed answers and I need her to bring him home...I will pay for everything. She wasn't satisfied with the little bit of information that we had and had already called the County Sheriff's department in Tucson asking similar questions.
We now know that Wayne died peacefully in his sleep and I'm thankful that he was with someone that could call for help. If this had happened at home, he may have laid there for many days before someone found him.
My inability to get around - because of this wheel chair, has kept a distance between us...that frustrated both of us. We were just starting to work towards getting my independence back and I will definitely continue the process.
Wayne's family is totally keeping me in the center of all plans - for his Memorial service and beyond. Although Wayne & I were never married, we did have 36 awesome years together and for that I am blessed! They treat me as if I was his wife and are honoring him by keeping me tucked safely within their family unit!
I told Shery that Wayne's ashes needed to be taken home with her. Wayne & I had started looking for a house last year, some place in a DARK SITE (non light polluted area). We were planning on building an Observatory as he was into Astrophotography.
My only request was that a small part of Wayne's ashes be placed in a Rocket. His nephews - Rick, Shane, Tim and Joe need to be present. His ashes need to be shot up into space..."to the final frontier". And these young men need to give Wayne a proper - Nerd Uber Sendoff!!! I WILL make certain that it happens and they will all totally understand why!!!
While Shery will be taking a larger amount of Wayne's ashes home to the farm. There will be 3 smaller urns for Me, George and Tim...to do as we please. So, I will have a bit of Wayne's ashes buried with me when I die....and we will be back together again.
I grew up with so much negativity in my life and now I have been surrounded by so much love from his family. I had no idea they felt so strongly for me and that they would honor Wayne by making me feel like a part of their family.
Wayne's nephews have already informed me that whatever I need - they will take care of me for life. That my needs are only a phone call away...I am so blessed.
Whenever I need to feel close to Wayne....I only have to look upward, find the brightest star and know that Wayne is shining brightly down on me - guiding me with his light.
One of you told me that "Wayne is not gone ~ he is as close as a whisper, a smile and a song."
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I'm reminded of these lyrics to one of my favorite Bob Dylan Songs.
"Seen a shooting star tonight and I thought of you.
You were tryin' to break into another world, a world I never knew,
I always kinda wondered, if you ever made it through.
Seen a shooting star tonight, and I thought of you"
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Annie you are such an inspiration to me. I can totally see why Wayne"s family loves you and are keeping you as a part of their family. May you feel God's arm around you as you grieve the loss of Wayne.
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I cried when I read this, but then smiled at the end. You have such a beautiful, courageous spirit, Annie. God bless you always!
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I'm so sorry for your loss. But I'm glad you had so many good years with someone you loved. And I'm glad you found love and support with his family.
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Dear Lord, you are our refuge in good and in bad times. In your infinite mercy, bring peace and comfort to those of us who face days sometimes filled with pain and depression. Help us to realize that through you there is joy and the promise of lasting peace. Help us through the rough times. Walk before and beside us so that we may walk in your footsteps and reach out to you in our journey on this earth. Help us to focus on our blessings rather than our misfortunes, dear Lord. Thank you for hearing and answering our prayers. Amen
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It doesn't surprise me that his family loves you!!! Always remember that Wayne will forever be with you in your heart and is only a thought away. This blog is such a great tribute to your love for him!!!
I just wanted to share the following:
Native American Prayer
I give you this one thought to keep-
I am with you still -I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone-
I am with you still - in each new dawn.
Blessings, love and hugs, dear friend,
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Annie, I am so glad that Wayne's family is including you. That is where you rightfully belong. I know it's what he would have wanted.
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What a lovely idea to honour his passion for "the final frontier".
After what you have told us about your own family I understand why you are amazed by Wayne's family but it is nothing more than you deserve. I'm glad you know that you are part of this loving family now.
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It doesn't surprise me a bit that Wayne's family loves you. Anyone who knows you, loves you. You're just that kind of person--a blessing to all around you.
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Beautiful blog dear Annie. You are a blessing to us all, as I am sure you were to Wayne. I am so grateful that his family is honoring you so. Bright blessings to you dear friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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That is right Annie, a whisper, a smile, a song. I believe that with all my heart.
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss..My thoughts & prayers go out to you.
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Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 – Click above for high-res image gallery
A Lamborghini Murciélago LP640 starts at around $350,000 and can quickly crest $400,000 with the addition of a few options and a dropable top, and the LP640-4 starts at $450,000. That's a lot of coin to be sure, but in the spirit of pulling together to ride out this whole "recession" thing, Lamborghini is looking to ease the blow of $7,000 per month financing with a new 0% offer for the 2009 and 2010 Murciélago coupe and roadster. The Italian supercar maker is offering 0% for up to 60 months for customers with credit scores over 740 and down payments somewhere north of 10% (the press release doesn't provide an exact number). That's a pretty big bargain considering a buyer picking up an LP640 for $400,000 with $80,000 down (20%) for $5,333.33 per month over 60 months, while the typical 5.9% interest rate would bring the monthly payment to $6171.63 with $50,297.67 in accumulated interest over the course of the loan.
Lamborghini is also offering 5.9% interest for up to 12 years for customers with 10% down and a credit score of 700. That makes for a monthly payment of about $3,500 per month on a $400,000 LP640, with $143,000 in interest over the course of the loan. While those loan terms sound all right to us, we're sadly still a bit short on funds for the Autoblog garage. Hit the jump to read over the Lamborghini presser.
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SANT'AGATA BOLOGNESE, Italy, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Lamborghini America LLC announced a new Lamborghini Retail Finance Plan for its most exclusive vehicles on the market, the Murcielago LP640 Coupe and Roadster (model years 2009 and 2010). The super sports car company is partnering with Woodside Credit and Volkswagen Credit, Inc. to provide alternative financing programs through authorized U.S. Lamborghini dealers.
"The Lamborghini Retail Finance Plan allows enthusiasts to finance one of most exclusive cars on the road at a more competitive rate than ever before," said Pietro Frigerio, Chief Operating Officer of Automobili Lamborghini America, LLC. "We are pleased to continue our relationship with Volkswagen Credit as well partner with Woodside Credit, an established financing organization in collector and specialty cars, in order to provide several financing options to our clients."
The Murcielago LP 640 Coupe and Roadster are instantly recognizable Lamborghini models, with iconic scissor doors and an aggressive body. The 640 horsepower Coupe and Roadster can sprint from 0 to 62 in 3.4 seconds, and have top speeds of 211 and 205 miles per hour, respectively.
Qualified buyers with a credit score of 700 or higher will enjoy rates starting at 5.99 percent, a minimum down payment of 10 percent, low monthly payments and terms of up to 12 years. For those buyers with a credit score above 740 and making a higher down payment, the program offers a zero percent interest rate over a 60-month period.
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Founded in 1963, Automobili Lamborghini is headquartered in Sant' Agata Bolognese, in Northeastern Italy and manufactures some of the world's most sought-after super sports cars. With 34 dealerships in North America and 122 worldwide, Automobili Lamborghini has created a succession of dynamic and elegant super sports cars including the Miura, Islero, Urraco, 350GT, Espada, Countach, Diablo, Murcielago LP 640, Murcielago LP 640 Roadster, Gallardo SE, Gallardo Superleggera, Reventon Coupe, Gallardo LP 560-4 Coupe and Spyder, Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce, Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni and the recently introduced Reventon Roadster. For more information on Automobili Lamborghini, please visit the Web site at www.lamborghini.com.


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We didn't start the jazz archive project until 1995, so there is a long list of jazz artists we never had a chance to interview. Foremost among them for me was Julian "Cannonball" Adderley. If I had to pick only one musician who grabbed me and who I wanted to emulate, it would be Cannonball.
I can't recall what the first recording was that piqued my interest in him. I can remember the Glenn Miller that my parents exposed me to, and I can remember Brubeck's "Take Five" with Paul Desmond having a strong effect on me. With Cannonball it was probably his recording of "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," because it was getting significant radio play and had such a great hook. At the end of the buildup in the chorus, Cannon plays a note that drips with soul and joy. Later I can remember singing along to his recording using the smarmy words from the Buckinghams, the classic line "My baby, she's made out of love/Like one of those bunnies from a Playboy Club." I wonder how Joe Zawinul, the author of "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy," felt about that cover version.
Cannonball was a guy who was blessed with just about everything you could want as a musician and an entertainer. He had a huge, flexible sound, comfortable with ballads, bebop or blues; he had a great band, co-led with his brother, Nat; he had two fine composers in the band, Nat and Joe Zawinul; and he always had dynamic bass and drums, first with Louis Hayes on drums and Sam Jones on bass, and later with Roy McCurdy and either Victor Gaskin or Walter Booker. This latter was actually my favorite Cannonball group. Roy McCurdy had a great viewpoint, figuratively and literally, about playing with Nat and Cannon. In our interview we were marveling at the live recording of "Country Preacher" and the reaction from the audience after the dramatic pause in the middle of the song. Here's what Roy had to say about that, from our 1995 session:
RM: "I was behind them all the time, looking at them. And his brother was short and Cannon was tall. And they had a way of snapping their fingers and moving, and their behinds were both in sync you know. And they would be snapping and the behinds would be in sync. And during that pause, that's what was going on, you know they had that little sync thing going. And then they'd go back and hit it. Joe would hit it, and the people loved that thing. It was a kind of a follow up to 'Mercy, Mercy.' Yeah it was really nice."
Along with all this musicianship, Cannonball was among the rare jazz musicians who had what you might call the "gift of gab," but it was more than gab. He had a way of introducing the band, his songs, and his whole approach to performing brought the audience with him. He was profoundly hip, but didn't have to work at it. As he was fond of saying "hipness is a fact of life, not a state of mind." You don't decide you're going to be hip, you just are, and he was that.
I had a wonderful moment during an interview with pianist and arranger Shelly Berg. Without my prompting, he expressed better than I could, what made Cannonball so unique. Here's what Shelly said, from our interview in 2000. I'm happy to share Shelly's words here because they perfectly sum up what I have felt about Cannonball since around 1966.
SB: "[Cannonball was] the perfect culmination of every attribute. Impeccable technique, impeccable time, as sophisticated harmonically and melodically as anybody of his day, and yet so incredibly soulful and bluesy. And you put all those things together and there's just no other player for me that's ever synergized all those things so well. And nobody's ever swung any more than that."
I was fortunate to see Cannonball perform on three or four occasions. A couple of times he came to a club in my hometown, Rochester, NY. In one case it was a library concert and I remember discovering the reality of the jazz artist. The band seemed to be running late, and it was informative to watch the band members, Cannonball, Joe Zawinul and the rest, carrying their own drums, keyboards, etc., and setting them up. There was no road crew for those guys.
Later on, at SUNY Fredonia, some very hip music students got together and brought the Cannonball Adderley Quintet to Fredonia for a three day residency, so I found myself sitting five feet away from Cannonball with a small group of saxophonists in a clinic situation. He called "Straight, No Chaser," to which I happily knew the melody, and asked us each to play a couple of choruses. It was totally a capella, with no rhythm section. I can't recall what I played. I'm sure it wasn't brilliant, but it didn't matter. He was gracious and hip, even at 9 a.m.
Fortunately most of Cannonball's LP's have been reissued on CD. Among my favorite recordings that my readers might love I would include:
• "Hamba Nami" from Accent on Africa, Capitol Records, ST 2987.
• "I Can't Get Started" from Nancy Wilson and the Cannonball Adderley Quintet, Capitol Records, SM 1657.
• "Country Preacher" from Live at Operation Breadbasket, Capitol, SKAO 404.
• "Sack O' Woe" from Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, Capitol ST 2663.
May 26, 2009
Mercy, Mercy
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Sometimes, all I have time for is a tiny bit of art, what with all the dishes, laundry, kitty snuggling, parenting, teaching of monkeys, and necessary self-care so I don't crash and burn. And I do mean tiny art: here's 6 Paris-themed inchies (one-inch square art) I managed to create this morning in between getting the boy out the door for school and lunchtime. I used to do inchies all the time before my hand surgery and now, with my wrist fused, it can be quite a challenge to pick such little things up off the table. But, as always, I managed and I love the results. I have a feeling that when Art Every Day Month starts up in a mere ten days, I'll be playing around a lot more with inchies. They are a great way to get in some art time without a huge commitment. And on that note...if you are joining me for AEDM in November, remember that you do NOT have to start and finish a piece every single day. The guideline is just that you work on something artsy each day in the month. As the coordinator of AEDM, Leah Piken Kolidas states, this is a "low-pressure challenge." Art is how you define it and could range from painting to knitting to a home-cooked meal to singing in the shower. If you miss a day, just start again the next. Besides making a little art every day, I'm planning on using November to live loudly and proudly as an artist, something that is really hard for me. That'll mean wearing handmade jewelry, brightening up the wardrobe, using the purses and bags that I've made, artist dates...just coming out of the studio, so to speak. What will committing to art every day inspire you to do?
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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- Terri Kahrs said...
Ooo-la-la! Lots of fun and wonder in such a little space! They're adorable! Can't believe you can make something so wonderful so early in the morning! Kudos & Hugs, Terri xoxo
- Bea said...
So tiny and so packed with delightful things to look at. :)Bea
- sharon said...
This is an adorable little masterpiece! And in the morning....that doesn't happen here, uhhh, maybe 1 or 2 am in the morning is more like it for me! You are wonder woman I think!! You are slowly talking me in to AEDM....thinking.....
- Leah said...
Ooo, I love that you'll be using November to live loudly and proudly as an artist! Yay! Looking forward to playing and creating with you next month!
- Taluula said...
Oo la la indeed. Lovely little works of art.
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Is anyone else having problems with uploading pictures to blogger? I wanted to update on mail, but I can't upload any pictures, which is not very helpful of course.
Well, but maybe it's also my computer telling me I should focus on university instead of blogging - I mean, I have to hand in some papers these days, so I'd better be finishing those instead of posting, right?
I hope you are all having a good time and enjoying your holiday (if you are having a holiday today...). I love may because there are so many holidays! Yay for four free days extra this month :)
All the best!
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No pictures today :(
It worked just fine for me when I created a draft :/ Maybe just a temporary bug.AntwortenLöschen
I was facing the same problem during my last post but I was able to upload them later. Anyways,I thought you might have seen my blog and knew that I received your Christmas card...but I think you've never received my reply. I am sorry I didn't inform you through mail but I will send my reply once again.Hope you will receive it safely this time.AntwortenLöschen
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Thursday, May 01, 2008
Oh Give Me a Break
When I go in the bath I like to relax not think about how much water I used and what I am doing to the planet - so leave me alone Flore de Crombrugghe (who thought this up).
Anyway my water comes from a spring up the hill and it rains more than enough up here.
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I am an african and I adore your blog. Your taste is exquisite and you seem to have such an inquisitive mind.... Where I live the average person has a bath with one bucket of water and relaxing rarely comes into the equation. I understand that the issues of climate change are a drag and a bore for a lot of people in the west but please remember those who struggle daily for very little so that others can have a lot...Your blog spreads so much beauty and I hope it will continue to do so.
- 9:42 pm
- Graphics Deluxe said...
lol now thats funny if i had a tub like that it would bother me to take baths because "im wasting water" lol
- 11:17 pm
- babelfish said...
But this is cool, don't you think?
- 10:25 am
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Not really a book review but a collection of my thoughts regarding a recent edition of the ABC's Foreign Correspondent television program. A segment of the program recently highlighted problems with Air Travel here in PNG and while I do not doubt that there are some issues with the Management of flying up here, I was not entirely convinced with the sensationalistic style of journalism displayed on the people's network of Australia at a night time slot. Perhaps it should have been best suited for a 6:30pm slot on a commercial network?
My primary concern is that the journalist (Steve Marshall) informed us that in a recent crash investigation, the investigating team were denied access to the crash site by local landowners seeking PGK10,000 in compensation. Whilst this was obvious, it was odd that Steve and his camera crew were given access to film the site and interview the landowners in question. The majority of helicopter charters in PNG start at around PGK4,000 per hour and Steve and the team had flown in and out of the crash site, and I am sure the landowners would of had a small surcharge for the permission to film the crash site. If they didn't then there is some hypocrisy in demanding compensation for the crash investigation team? I wonder if the crash investigation team were given access to the ABC's footage in full of the crash site? Let's hope the money spent bringing this news to our attention was used in a positive vein and the crash investigators received some valuable information?
The segment also interviewed the family of a pilot who lost his life in the crash that the camera crew visited and currently the family are being told that it was pilot error and therefore the case is closed. My impression in this compensation dependent society is that the family would prefer to have someone else be responsible for the crash so that compensation could be sought. While this is not a criticism of the segment, it is more a reflection as to why I named this blog what it is called.
Perhaps this is why man-made machines flown by man fall out the sky? On Christmas Eve of 2007, I needed to fly across to a village in the neighbouring Oro Province and high up in the often cloud covered Owen Stanley Ranges. I spoke to a friend of mine early in the morning and he said please do not go with such and such (named charter company) as he had witnessed their chopper pilot drinking heavily at the Yachtie at 1:00 am that morning and buying take aways for the drive home. I took that advice on board and went to another hangar where the pilot took me out to the workshop to show me the condition of the helicopter. It was unrecognisable, it was a pile of nuts, springs, panels and assorted mechanical looking bits. I asked what happened and he said that there was a concern on the last flight so they undid a nut and the chopper fell in bits. It must have been the nut on the mechanic's shoulders that was loose.
I then headed to the next hangar, home to the pilot who I was warned about with his overnight celebration and I found the pilot still celebrating Christmas with the boss of the company, in the middle of the carpark. To their credit, they did offer me a green can but I refrained, it was only 9:00 am.
I decided to postpone my trip. A few weeks later, the first hangar I went to, their helicopter stalled whilst landing at a nearby location a few seconds prior to landing, causing the helicopter to crash into a big messy pile. Both pilot and passenger survived, the chopper was brought back to Moresby in the back of a Ute.
Steve Marshall finished his story in a Nostradamus like fashion by suggesting that while currently it is only light aircraft falling out of the sky, it won't be long before the bigger planes have a Yogyakarta style incident. Inferring that if landowners continue to demand compensation of crash team investigators and the families of dead pilots seek someone to blame, then this will mean bad weather and poor pilot judgement will result in a Air Niugini flight crashing. I am going out on a limb and I will say that if F100s start dropping off the end of runways then the disease will spread to other carriers that use the same tarmac that Air Niugini do, it won't be long before QANTAS, Malaysian Airlines and Singapore Airlines start going buggerup.
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Movember and MammogramsMonday, November 29th, 2010
My husband grew a moustache for Movember, Prostrate Cancer Awareness Month. He shaves it off in two days, and I can't wait. The only time he's had a moustache is for a couple of years around the time I was pregnant with our second child. I got…used to it. But I far prefer him without one. It's just too prickly, and this ain't the Seventies, folks. Moustaches remind me of the Seventies, weasley used car salesmen (as opposed to non-weasley used car salesmen, who have nice goatees), porn stars (of the Seventies), and guys who sell fake Rolexes out of their coats. I'm just not a moustache-loving girl. That said, I know men who are quite handsome with their moustaches. I just prefer my guy clean-shaven, the better to see his charming smile. Awwwwww.
But we have friends who've struggled with prostrate cancer, and so the moustache will return next November, I'm told. Bring it on!
Speaking of moustaches and Movember, they both start with M. And mammogram also starts with M. I'm bringing this up because I recently learned an old friend just underwent a pretty intensive surgery for breast cancer detected during an annual mammogram. She's on her way to recovery, and I wish her well.
You did read what happened, right? She had her annual mammogram, and that's how the cancer was detected. Smart woman, to have gone in for the mammogram. I've been getting mammograms for several years. Much earlier this year, I was called back for diagnostics for the very first time. That freaked me out. I can't imagine going through the fear and uncertainty my friend must have experienced these last several weeks. The time between my mammogram and the diagnostics were enough to stress me out to no end. On one hand I rationalized I couldn't possibly have breast cancer because I plan to live to at least 90 and will haunt everyone I know and all the friends of everyone I know, including the friends of friends of friends of people on Facebook I know, if I don't make my goal. It's not my goal, really, more of an expectation based on family history. I take very good care of myself. I eat chocolate whenever possible and exercise only enough to ensure I can eat chocolate whenever possible. Cancer has no place in my body.
Neither did it have any reason to reside in the body of my friend.
But it did.
Cancer is a bitch. It doesn't care if you plan to live to at least age 90 or if you haven't gotten around to taking that trip around the world yet. It doesn't care if you have proper medical coverage, and it doesn't care if you do have the coverage but the wait times for surgery in your area are long. It doesn't care if you're rich or poor—as long as you give it what it wants. And that's your life. However it can take it. If that means leaving four children without a mother while one of those children is recovering from his own life-threatening illness, cancer will be happy to oblige. So we owe it to ourselves to fight back as fiercely. To grow that ugly moustache in support of a friend. To get annual mammograms—no excuses. No, your boobs AREN'T too small. Yes, it's uncomfortable. Yes, the first time is embarrassing. Well, the first time you opened your legs for a doctor while you were in labor might have been embarrassing, too. The 3rd or 4th time? Not so much. So it is with mammograms.
Oh, my diagnostics turned out okay. Then I returned in August for my follow-up and the mammograms were okay. I'm still getting tested in another year. And every year thereafter.
While I'm at it, I had to cancel my Pap Smear last week because I was sick for several days. But I'm getting it this week. If you haven't had a Pap Smear in two years, what are you waiting for? Get 'er done!


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Since I was a little girl, I had this artistic gift. I never really worked on it to improve it and take it to the next step, but it always feels good when I create a piece on my own or design an item. Handmade pieces mean so much. Love, care, and thought is always invested in the piece.
Today is one of those days where I felt artistic and wanted to play with colors. I know I didn't create a master piece, but I created the cutest piece. I am into more of abstract paintings. Painting one is fun, yet relaxing. Since this is February and Valentine's day is on the corner, the brush led itself and started painting hearts. I am in love with cute outcome.
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I'm not really the science type. Of course I respect science and people who can decode and understand it's intricacies. Remembering molecular structures just is not my forte. I used to think that outer space was not my kind of place either--mysterious happenings, light speed, and no oxygen. Yikes! But, in a college science class I found myself wanting to rip the pages out of my text book (I didn't. Selling it was a better idea.) The exploding galaxies, cloudy stardust, and the prism of colours enchanted me. Clearly, all this has enchanged Shabd Simon Alexander as well.
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This Week at ardenwood edibles: June 6th, 2009
Many Many Many different and unusual Pumpkin varieties went into trays today. What does that mean? That in one month when it is searing hot out...You will be able to plant these healthy pumpkin seedlings. Pumpkins take anywhere from 110 to 120 days to germinate and turn into a beautiful pumpkin in your garden. We are taking about 30 of those days off for you. Relieves a bit of the pressure, right!?
What got planted today on this rainy and drippy Pasadena thunder filled day? Take a peek!
Connecticut...Giant! Great Grand Pumpkin for carving!
Atlantic Giant...Looks just like it sounds. Giant!
Wee B' Little....The true original miniature pumpkin. A cutie.
Lil Pumpkinmon....A redish round lil pumpkin. Perfect for Patio Gardener.
Baby Boo...A white miniature pumpkin..too cute.
The Sorcerer...A medium size pumpkin. A fabulous carver!
Also planted week of June 8th:
Lemon cucumbers.
Vernandon Filet Bush Beans
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Thoughts After Seeing the Hobbit
Dwarves: As strange as it sounds, my campaigns hardly ever feature the dwarven (dwur) race. Sure, an occasional player will make a dwarf fighter or something, but no effort is ever made to explore their culture or history in Greyhawk as scarce as it may be. This is all my fault and until I saw this movie in its full cinematic glory, I never realized how diverse and interesting dwarves could be. You can't get the same feel for dwarves watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy even with Gimli and Moria thrown in. I'm sure my friends picked up some ideas as well.
Warg Riders: I use goblins and orcs sure, I use dire wolves and so on, but I've been neglecting the combination for a long time. Somehow a giant snarling wolf makes a plain old goblin seem more intimidating. I'll remember them for future reference if my players are ever in the Pomarj or Iuz.
Glowing Magic Blades: I can't remember the last time I heard mention or read about magic blades in D&D glowing in the dark (or in Bilbo's case near orcs). I want to say this was standard for blades (daggers mainly) back in 1e/2e yet I've played 3.5 Edition for so long I really don't remember anymore.
Mountains: Half the danger of the Hobbit is all the rugged terrain they have to cross and the Misty Mountains is a good example. The Fellowship of the Ring also had a tough time with this place, as well as the mountains of Gondor and Mordor. Lately I've been running sea based campaigns and before that was years of adventure paths that were mainly centered around Greyhawk City, Riftcanyon or various megadungeons. It's been so long I've forgotten how fun it can be making characters cross a mountain range such as the Hellfurnaces, Yatils or the Corusks. I used to commonly set things in these ranges. I need to get back to them.
That's all for now until part two The Desolation of Smaug premiers on December 13. 2013, then The Hobbit: There and Back Again on July 18, 2014. Yes guys I was right, the last two movies are half a year apart. ;)
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- Joseph Bloch said...
"Most swords (and all daggers) of magical nature shed light when drawn from their scabbard..." DMG, p. 165
"Light source, Radius of Illumination, Burning time
Magic Dagger, 10', infinite
Magic Short Sword, 15', infinite
Magic Long Sword, 20', infinite" PH, p. 102
- December 14, 2012 at 10:52 AM
- mortellan said...
Thanks Joseph! So they never "shut off" unless they're sheathed eh? Sounds about right.
- December 15, 2012 at 4:37 AM
- Valkaun_Dain said...
I remember that being the norm too, but we haven't made reference to that in many years.
I was really impressed by the Dwarven city. The Dwarven diaspora also piqued my interest. People without a place to call home. Wanderers. It could play well with a scenario where they decide to put down roots inside anothers lands. Think of the Dwarves as Vandals or Visigoths.
Mike: I'll lay waste to piles of wargs AND their riders. Bring it.
- December 17, 2012 at 12:40 PM
I add a couple of worgs to the gobin tribe in the Keep on the Borderlands and always plan an encounter where a band of goblins with a couple worg-riders chase the PCs to the tower ruins at the Cave of the Unknown where they have to make a stand, Conan the Barbarian style. :)
I loved the musical quality of the dwarves in the movie. Gives me a good idea of the dwarves of Dumadan - how dwarves could sound as a clan of bards.
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Word for Wednesday: 1 John 2:3-112 comments Posted by Hercules Mulligan at 3:55 PM
I have been going through the three epistles of John, and have been meditating on them lately. The permeating theme in these letters is "love" -- that is, God's definition, and not the world's. Love is the nature of God. All of His justice, mercy, glory -- all of these atributes spring from His perfect love.
Since God is love, we, having been born again to Him are to partake of His nature. God wants us to be perfected in love. Love is the mark of the true believer, for it cannot be counterfeited or faked for long, especially in the hour of trial. God tests the hearts, and He knows how much we truly love Him and love those who have fellowship with Him.
Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. He who says, "I know Him," and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him. He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.
Brethren, I write no new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which you heard from the beginning. Again, a new commandment I write to you, which thing is true in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining.
He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now. He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him. But he who hates his brother is in darkness and walks in darkness, and does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.
Word For Wednesday: Isaiah 552 comments Posted by Hercules Mulligan at 3:51 PM
I read this chapter recently.
Ho! Everyone who thirsts,
Come to the waters;
And you who have no money,
Come, buy and eat.
Yes, come, buy wine and milk
Without money and without price.
Why do you spend money for what is not bread,
And your wages for what does not satisfy?
Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good,
And let your soul delight itself in abundance.
Incline your ear, and come to Me.
Hear, and your soul shall live;
And I will make an everlasting covenant with you --
The sure mercies of David. ...
Seek the LORD while He may be found,
Call upon Him while He is near.
Let the wicked forsake his way,
And the unrighteous man his thoughts;
Let him return to the LORD,
And He will have mercy on him;
And to our God,
For He will abundantly pardon.
For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
Nor are your ways My ways, says the LORD.
For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways,
And My thoughts than your thoughts.
For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven,
And do not return there,
But water the earth,
And make it bring forth and bud,
That it may give seed to the sower
And bread to the eater,
So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;
It shall not return to Me void,
But it shall accomplish what I please,
And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
Isaiah 55: 1-3, 5-11
Word For Wednesday: 2 Peter 1:2-113 comments Posted by Hercules Mulligan at 5:11 PM
I read this yesterday, and wanted to share it with you all, as I participate in Jean's meme, Word for Wednesday.
Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.I put the phrase "for this very reason" in bold, to bring out a fact that can be so easily missed as we read this verse. Peter charges us to add to our faith virtue, and so on and so forth. It is the human tendency to suddenly take such charges as some sort of legalistic charge, to work something up that we don't have, that we may gain something from God. But according to the context -- specifically, the first portion of the chapter, Jesus Christ, by His glory and power has already given these things to those who have put their faith in Him (after all, don't virtue, knowledge, self-control, etc. pertain to "life and godliness"?). This fact makes sense when we also notice that Peter says to add to our faith.
But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.
Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Of course, these things must be exercised diligently, as this passage exhorts us. We do not simply wait for a lightning bolt from the sky, and *BANG!* we are filled with everything from virtue to brotherly love.
One of the interesting things about God is that He always wants the submission of the will of man. He is not satisfied with outward works, with grudging concessions; rather, he wants the will and the heart of man. It is even more interesting to think along this line, keeping in mind that God created man as a "free-will creature." The original purpose, it seems, for the creation of man, was the voluntary service and willing worship of beings fully capable of reason, of choice, and of love.
And as we see in this passage, love is the end and aim of all things.
"Love is the fulfillment of the law." Romans 13:10
"Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith." 1 Timothy 1:5
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16
"Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love." 1 John 4:7-8
Well, there is your Word for Wednesday!