Maggie Blackbird

Romancing Canada's Indigenous People

Although I don’t watch a lot of romance movies (go figure because I love romance novels), certain couples grab my attention when I’m immersed in an action movie.  There are times when I do pop in a mushy DVD full of romance, and surprise, it’s the secondary couple I prefer.  And the other time, it’s …

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Since the Masters is next week, I thought I’d do a post on golf since many international players will be present from the various tours, the most prominent being the PGA.  As for myself, I’m partial to the European Tour.  I rather like the commentary of Dougie Donnelly, Sam Torrance, Jay Townsend, and Dennis Hutchinson.  …

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Since I’ve been on an Indigenous heroines kick, Kobo recommended Grass Dance by Kathryn Imbriani for me in my “recommendations for you.”  I liked the premise, so I purchased the book.  So far, so good. Here is the blurb: After General George Armstrong Custer’s defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn in June of …

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Being a die-hard music fan, I enjoy memoirs and autobiographies by groupies and WAGS (wives and girlfriends)–the lovely ladies who inspired many of the songs we love.  What about those who work in the music industry or became part of the band’s inner-circle?  They’re included, too, because these gals kicked some serious ass. Have a …

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If you enjoy First Nations literary and non-fiction, I highly recommend the works by Richard Wagamese.  My dad introduced me to this author a couple of years ago when he gave me Richard’s For Joshua:  A Native Father Teaches his Son for Christmas–a novel about what occurred to Richard as a result of the “sixties …

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I read a lot of historical romance.  One problem I’ve encountered is finding books starring Indigenous heroines.  Continent doesn’t matter.  I’m game for North America, South America, Africa, Australia, etc.  After digging and digging, I came across a few authors who write aboriginal women in starring roles. Vella Munn:  I featured this author in another …

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Now that I finally have a connection faster than dial-up, I thought I’d start something new for my blog–Author Alert.  Every time you see the alert badge to the right, it means I’ve come across an author I’ve discovered and wish to share with the world.  My hope?  To introduce you to the writer who …

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No, it isn’t.  It’s quite limiting.  So I’m comforted with the fact there are ten million people using dial-up right now.  I’m not sure who these people are, but it’s still comforting.  Hubby and I live in the country, so dial-up is our only means of accessing the Internet.  Sure, we’ve tried to find some …

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I’m trying my best to keep the blog updated, but dial-up makes this challenging.  Thank goodness for high-speed at hubby’s business LOL. Anyhoo, I wanted to share with you what I’m reading.  I won this book at Romance Divas during their NGTC week.  It’s Serve and Protect by Megan Linden. Here is the blurb: What …

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Today at Romance, She Wrote, I have author, singer, and songwriter, Brooklyn James, in the interview chair.  She has an upcoming release, Let It Go, that we’ll be talking about. 1.  In the past, you’ve written across genres (coming of age, women’s fiction, supernatural thriller, nonfiction). How would you classify your upcoming release, Let It …

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Today, Romance, She Wrote is pleased to have multi-pubbed author, Patricia Bates, in the interview chair.  As a new writer, I’ve been bombarding Patricia with questions about publication, web presence, craft, and whatever else is on a newbie’s mind. Patricia has graciously accepted my offer to answer questions new writers ask experienced authors.  The “advice” …

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Being a total music junkie (yes, look at my blog posts because the majority are devoted to music), I can listen to just about anything, although my preference is metal and hard rock.  Through Sissy, I was introduced to sixties rock, sixties girl groups, and Neil Diamond.  Uh huh, my seventeen-year-old heroine digs Neil.  So …

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