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Every Wolf Needs a Friend

I was playing around with a composite that includes a picture of Eilean Donan Castle. This was one I took while I was in Scotland a while back.

Getting excited about A Billionaire in Wolf’s Clothing coming out!

But for now, we’re getting some rain, yay!!! And I’m working on SEAL Wolf Surrender edits and Cougar Magic. Only 17,000 words to go to reach word count!

Have a wonderful day!!

Terry
“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”
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A Mix of Reality and Fantasy…

Yesterday, I shared a picture of Eilean Donan in a fantasy world. I added cliffs reflecting in the water on the Isle of Skye (just love how glassy the water can be and the beautiful reflections that can be captured in Scotland!)…so that it looks like the fairy mushrooms are now a long distance from the castle, and the castle is no longer floating in the sky. I love both, but this just gives a different story.

Here is a picture of a snow leopard I captured in a shot at the Omaha Zoo. In Loving the White Bear, a polar bear shifter story set in Alaska, three brother snow leopards also live, and this is Simon. He and his brothers are on vacation in a nice fantasy spot. It appears he is grooming himself after he went fishing. Do you think the koi will catch the dragonfly? Nope! He makes a narrow escape. And that’s my story!

I wrote nearly 4,000 words yesterday, rained most of the day, but I also got out in between rain showers and dug up more grass. Yes! Then I remembered my daughter’s corgis are staying with me for a week. Ack! If they run through the plant border, which they’re bound to do, and we keep having rain…what a mess! So I’ll have to cover it with planter boxes until I can get some bark mulch. Even then, I think they’ll end up getting muddy. So I’ll just block it. We’re supposed to have rain again today and tomorrow. Haven’t checked the weather yet, but I hope to run errands…if I don’t melt…

Have a wonderfully, fantastic day!!!

Terry
“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”
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Fantasy–Moonlit Castle

While baby was sleeping on my lap, I played around with a couple of photos. The fantasy castle was created with a mushroom background. I actually saw red and white mushrooms in Scotland while climbing green hills where sheep roamed freely, but my camera battery had died. Note to self: Always have a backup with me.

I did take the picture of the castle in Scotland, the beautiful Eilean Donan, the reflection in the still water. I added the bunny and moon and clouds.

In the blackbird picture, it was a blown-out sky with a stone pillar behind the one bird. I added some sun flares.

I managed to run errands with baby before the rain started, only it didn’t until later that night. So I took her for a stroller ride too. I don’t know who was more worn out–her or me. She at least took 3 naps. I couldn’t! 🙂 The only way she will fall asleep for me is on my lap. I even weeded a little while she watched from her stroller.

I did manage to get another 1,000 done last night on the story! Nearly halfway done! Then it’s all downhill from there! Today is humpday. When I reach 40,000, that will be another humpday no matter when it is. Hopefully tomorrow.

I need to run more errands, the ones I couldn’t do with baby. But…it’s supposed to start raining around 9. I’m a fair weather errand runner.

The ground is nice and wet, so I’ll weed a little first–that means pulling up stubborn, hard rooted grass that is in the new flowerbeds I created last year.

If I was smart, I would have pulled the grass up BEFORE I planted the floral plants. But instead, I keep working at it until the grass is all gone around the plants. And once it’s done, yes! It’s done!

When I took baby for a walk around the yard, I was looking at all the plants I need to cut back and the flowers that are getting ready to bloom. This is a fun time of year. Fire ants aren’t out. Mosquitoes aren’t too bad. It’s not hot! Just perfect.

And….it’s pouring out. So much for holding off on the rain until 9.

Okay, that means????? I get to write!

Have a fun fantasy-filled day! 🙂 <3

Terry
“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”
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Eilean Donan, Scotland, the Castle of Dreams

clouds Eilean Donan 600x400Before and after.

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Eileen Donan is one of the most picturesque castles there are to shoot. This one there wasn’t any change.

dusk Eilean Donan (800x533)This was from up on the hilltop where we perched and took tons of pictures of the castle as the sun set.

Before and after. 🙂

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Eileen Donan at sunset from up on the hilltop with light 600x400Bird’s eye view from the hilltop as the sun set. 🙂

Okay, the good news is!!! Between a Rock and a Hard Place was accepted!!!

Other good news is!!! Finished Vexing the Highlander and working on White Wolf Christmas, but first I must get groceries. 🙂

Have a super wonderful day!!! It’s time for dark chocolate for me!

Terry

“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”

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5 Star Reviews! A Silver Wolf Christmas and the Lizards are Invading!

Loved these 5 Star reviews! A Silver Wolf Christmas!
I just love diving into this author’s books. You never know what she has in store next to mesmerize the reader with. When it comes to courtship and romance this author does a fine job of doing it with style one that is vibrant. When the answers do start to appear you will not come up for air until you know it all, plus the heat of the romance will also lend its part too. She will give the perfect present with the ending and who doesn’t love presents?~~ Denise Fackler Van Plew

A fun, sexy mystery in Silver Town – loved it
Spend some time with the shifters of Silver Town this Christmas. You’ll find a fascinating storyline, engaging and sexy characters as well as a well build world where these people live, love and exist so naturally. Since I love the series I may be a tad biased – but I believe that should you love Paranormal Romance and you haven’t picked up this series yet then A Silver Wolf Christmas would be a great present you give to yourself this year. I’m betting that if you try one you’ll be searching for the rest of the series real soon. I’d highly recommend this Christmas novel full of shifters, mystery and romance.~~Marsha @ Keeper Bookshelf

http://freshfiction.com/review.php?id=56607 Terry Spear writes the best “nice guy” heroes. CJ is strong, sexy and a sweetie. Really enjoyed this story. Loved the spooky elements. Mandy Owen

And to think just a couple of weeks ago, I was doing this!

Vonda taking a picture of me taking a picture of Eilean Donan

Vonda taking a picture of me taking a picture of Eilean Donan Castle

All the great reviews make me feel ready to jump back into Jaguar Christmas!

Billionaire in Wolf’s Clothing edits are coming soon so need to get cracking on Jaguar Christmas. Just finished up edits for SEAL Wolf in Too Deep. That one releases in Feb, so should have one last final proof, and it’s done! She-Wolf review comes up after Billionaire! And you thought I was goofing off, just partying with all this promotion stuff!

I’ve been taking pictures too at puppy break time.

Baby Lizard

Big Lizard shot this summer.

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Baby Lizard, caught him on “film” just yesterday.

This is the first time I’ve seen a baby lizard of the big lizard variety. If he doesn’t take cover, he’s going to be bird food.

And inside the house, my friendly resident geckos.

And inside the house, my friendly resident geckos are multiplying.

Okay, back to working on Jaguar Christmas! Have a great day!!!

Terry

“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”

Connect with Terry Spear:

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Eilean Donan Castle in Mist and Rainbows & A Goodreads Giveaway!

Magical Rainbow, mist and reflection of Eilean Donan Castle in loch

Magical Rainbow, mist and reflection of Eilean Donan Castle in loch

I thought how pretty the mist was the morning we left and was happily taking pictures when I realized a misty rainbow arched over the castle. Funny thing was the day before, I’d said how it would be fun to capture a rainbow over a castle.  And we’d never seen Eilean Donan in the mist either, so I thought that was just so pretty, mystical, and fairy-like.

Rainbow over mountains

Rainbow over mountains

We saw another rainbow while we were on a bus, but not sure mine came out. Couldn’t find it. It was amazing that with all the clouds, mist, and sun, we didn’t see more. But I was glad we saw a few. 🙂 <3

Found it on my phone. We saw this one from the bus in Edinburgh.

rainbow over Scotland off bus window

A rainbow makes everyday a little more magical. 🙂 <3

And a Goodreads Book Giveaway! A Silver Wolf Christmas release is coming soon!!

Goodreads Book Giveaway

A Silver Wolf Christmas by Terry Spear

A Silver Wolf Christmas

by Terry Spear

Giveaway ends October 05, 2015.

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Terry

“Giving new meaning to the term alpha male where fantasy is reality.”

Connect with Terry Spear:

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