Calamity's Corner February issue.

In this month's issue of CC, Welsh born Hywela Lyn is our featured Author of the Month.

Sydney law student Gabriela shares her visit to Cuenca, Ecuadar.

Jacquie Rogers gives us something to 'tut' about, LJ Roberts reviews The Chalk Girl,
and I tease you with a quick quiz about one of History's most famous flirts.

There is much more of course, including Rebecca Ryals Russell's movie review.

An inspirational pair send you their Valentine's Day  greeting.

Happy Valentine's Day for the 14th.

If you have something I can use for the 'Something Unusual' section, I'd love you to
send it, please, and  I'm always happy to receive movie reviews

Please Email me if you'd like to receive CC a small pdf on the 1st of each month
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My Review of Much Ado About Marshals by Jacquie Rogers

This Historical Western Romance set in 1885, Oreana, Idaho, is a hoot. It’s hot, funny, and romantic; in others words this is a seductive read. I couldn’t put it down. Guilty secrets, love triangles, mistaken identity, forbidden love, Shakespeare couldn’t have given us more, but Jacquie Rogers does. She includes bank robbers, a wannabe lady detective and a whole town full of memorable characters who take us on a rollicking ride in the Wild West. 

Warmth of innocence and true love are endearing qualities in the main characters.

Cole Richards living a lie as the Marshal Sidney Adler is loveable because, as well as his fear of capture for his unintentional part in a bank robbery, it’s his sense of honour and commitment to his new role and his love for the Mayor’s daughter that prevents him revealing his true identity. The marshal clearly understands the difference between true love and lust.

Daisy Gardiner is lovable because she knows what she wants and in her innocence she works out how to get it. She wants the marshal. Married to this handsomely sexy man she can be his helpmate and pursue her career as private detective, like the fictional Honey Beaulieu in her detective novels. But first she must nurse him back to health after the gunshot wound to his leg and prove her usefulness by helping to capture two unethical miners.

Ms Roger’s humour swings between slapstick (e.g. scenes with the boy and his dog) to irony (e.g. the proposed use of the medicinal “Dr Liebig’s Lost Manhood Restorer.”) She plays on Bosco Kunkle’s love of food which brings out the sweet and sad side of the lonely widows who fawn over him. She uses the naivety of young women in this by-gone era and has her reader smiling and laughing out loud.

Much Ado About Marshals is an adult novel; educational too. It would make a perfect gift for the bride-to-be. J

January Calamity's Corner

Calamity's Corner begins 2012 in a burst of colour, with the
Lady in the Yellow Hat, Rebecca Ryals Russell, as Author
of the Month.

Alanna from France shows us more of the beautiful coast of
Brittany.

Carole Sutton isn't prepared for what she finds in her bed!

Jacquie Rogers has a historically musical treat for older
rockers in her Blast from the Past column.

L.J. Roberts convinces us to read 'A Corpse's Nightmare
and my writing exercise is rather cool, if I do say so myself.

If you've ever wondered why Buddhist monks spend so
much time meditating, join Mark as he shares his 10 day
meditation experience which he describes as 'way outside
my comfort zone.'

Please come and join us at Calamities Corner.
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In the November issue, I'm delighted to present an old critique partner of mine,
mystery writer, Rick Bylina, as Author of the Month. My new friend, writer
and photographer, Alanna, gives us Part 2 in her series on beautiful
Brittany.(What a superb setting for writers to use).

Australian authors Carole Sutton and Dell Brand share their
experiences with the amazing Maned Wood Ducks and the Mt Isa Rodeo,
and the movie quiz from Sheryl might stump you. :) Plus the regular
fare.

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Happy leisure time. You owe it to yourslves.
Calamity

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August issue of Calamity's Corner.

Happy August, Everyone.
I hope all is well with you and your loved ones.

Since my novel, 'The Unhewn Stone' will be available
in ebook from 12th August, I'll give you one guess
who the featured author is, this month. :)

In the travel feature, American Romance author
Pat McDermott shares her romantic cruise to Alaska.
Our regular columnists LJ Roberts and Jacquie Rogers
present their book review and Blast from the Past,
respectively.

We have an Aussie pet that works with a team-mate
and my young Swiss friend, Janine Wipfli, sings on TV
in Altdorf (which just happens to be the setting for
my novel). This is a magical video, one you simply must
see. 7 minutes long, so it might take a little while to load.

And there is plenty more.
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We'll be delighted to welcome you.
Until next month
Fond wishes
Calamity.

July Calamity's Corner

Greeting from chilly Australia.

In this month's Calamity Corner, Jacquie Rogers
is the Featured Author. She delights us with her
Cowboys: Knights of the Old West.

Australian Children's author Dell Brand shares
her unique Outback Experience.

A coincidental pairing leads to a Journey into
Faerie. Sally Odgers tells us how that happened,
and Rosalie Skinner presents her 3 little
darlings.

From Malta we have Tanja Cilia's sticky quiz
and from Florida, Marsha A Moore gives us
a magical writing exercise.

L.J. Roberts and Jacquie Rogers present
their regular columns and Rosalie is a tad
cheeky with her Movie (TV series) review. :)

If you'd like a copy just ask me, and I'll be
delighted to include you in Calamity's Corner.

Until next month enjoy your work and your
leisure time
Best wishes,
Calamity

June Calamity's Corner

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY EVERYONE! !

 

I THANK YOU  -- THE READERS AND WRITERS -- FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND CONTRIBUTIONS.

 

LOOKING FORWARD TO AN INVIGORATING 4TH YEAR.

  

June's Author of the Month, Australian Historical Romance author, Anne Whitfield,  Brings the Past to Life in Leeds UK.

 

German thriller wiriter and editor, Edith Parzefall takes us to Terrific Tenerife in the Canary Islands

 

You'll be happy to know American Romance author Jacquie Rogers is back with her column "Blast from the Past".

 

We have LJ Robert's Book Review column- this book ticks all the boxes that writers should strive for. There are movie reviews, our Pet of the Month from Australian Romance author Tricia McGill- a little cutie :) quick quiz, writing exercise and more. 

 

Looking for new subscribers to swell our ranks as we head into our 4th year.

email me at calam@live.com.au

 

Happy leisure time,

Best wishes,

Calamity.

 

Wendy Laharnar

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March Calamity's Corner.

Thanks to all of the contibutors, I'm really happy with this issue of Calamity's Corner.
Multi published, American writer, Kim Smith is our March author of the month. From Romance and Mysteries to Fantasy, Kim has mastered them all.
I show you around Sydney Cove and LJ Roberts and Jacquie Rogers present their fascinating & informative regular columns. Fellow MuseItUp author, Rosalie Skinner, provides the answers to her Valentine's Day quiz and Sheryl reviews the movie  'Unknown'.

All I can say about the Pet of the Month is, 'A picture paints a thousand words', hehehe and you'll be very impressed with what you find from the Groper's shelf. Edith, Alma and Deborah are to be commended. :) In Something Unusual you'll find something especially for Ferrari lovers, thanks Bob Turnbull. It's best if you turn  the sound up, full blast.
Anyone who isn't already a member of Calamity's Corner is welcome to subscribe to calam@live.com.au  we'd love to include you, whether you are a writer, a reader, a movie buff, pet lover or traveller. There is something for everyone.

Wishing you Happy Valentine's Day in Calamity's Corner.

The February issue of Calamity's Corner is bigger than usual.
Christine London, from MuseItHOT! Publishing is our
Author of the Month.
She talks about The Emotions of a Contemporary Romance Author.

Intrepid Traveller, writer and editor, Edith Parzefall,
braves it in Olinda, a UNESC World Heritage site in Brazil.

Cindy Bauer, author/reviewer/interviewer, presents her 'Valentine's' pets.
Rosalie Skinner another MuseItUp author devised our Valentine's quick quiz and shares a movie review.

As for the Unusual Event, well  . . . all I can say is . . . eat your
heart out! hehe.

As well as L.J. Roberts's regular book review column, I'm
thrilled to announce a new column, 'A Blast from the Past'
by Romance author and 1st Turning Point host, Jacquie Rogers.
Welcome Jacquie.

Thank you to all Calamity's Corner members for your continued support. I'd love to hear from you during the year and if you'd like your b'day included in the greetings
just let me know the month.

New friends are very welcome. SUBSCRIBE calam@live.com.au

Best wishes,
Calamity.

Calamity's Corner September issue

September is a magical issue. Our Author of the Month features Jacquie Rogers, author of Faery Special Romances. Book Doctor, Edith Parzefall takes us on a romantic journey to the breathtakingly exquisite Iguazu Falls in South America and supplies this month's quick quiz. Prolific Australian Author Sally Odgers presents our Pet of the Month, Preacher, a rising star :) and two stories on Texan author Celia Yearly's blogspot inspired the writing exercise.

LJ Roberts' regular column reviews An Unhallowed Grave, Deborah Cannan and Calamity comment on recent movies, and Calamity's dear friends Jan & Ken Manning share a lofty experience.

This is another fun read to enhance your September leisure time.

Wendy visits Texty Ladies

Read my article about Calamity's Corner: why I started the newsletter and why I continued with it when there was no reason to be.
Thank you, Jacquie Rogers for inviting me to visit Texty Ladies @
http://www.textyladies.com/2010/08/30/1620/