Beth Carpenter Books

Under words that don’t mean what I originally thought they meant—DECIMATE: to kill one in every ten of (a group of soldiers or others) as a punishment for the whole group .  So if a rabbit decimates my lettuce patch, 9 of 10 lettuce plants is okay. Honestly, I’m okay with that.  BRAISE: fry (food) lightly and then stew it slowly in a closed container.   A great way to cook pork chops BTW.  BRAISE is not the same as BRAZE: form, fix, or join by soldering with an alloy of copper and zinc at high temperature. Nor does it mean to grill over an open flame.  PRODIGAL: spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant . From context, I assumed prodigal meant someone who spurns or runs away from his home and family. Nope. Just a spendthrift. Have you discovered words you were using wrong? 

Those of you who have read Alaskan Hideaway might remember the "Running of the Reindeer" event in Fur Rondy. I thought I'd post a few photos from this year's event.  There was a crowd at the fences, and it is Fur Rondy, so I saw lots of big furry hats like the one above. The men's run was first. Some of them had very interesting costumes. I love the dragon, although it brought up the rear in more of an amble than a run, way behind the reindeer.  Then they gathered the reindeer up and took them back down the street so the women could run.  As you can see, the women had great costumes, too. I'm especially fond of the cookie monster.  All and all, lots of fun and cute reindeer. Fun times in Anchorage. 

On Tour with Prism Book Tours Book Tour Grand Finale for An Alaskan Proposal By Beth Carpenter We hope you enjoyed the tour! If you missed any of the stops you can see snippets, as well as the link to each full post, below: Launch - Note from the Author . . . AN ALASKAN PROPOSAL is the fourth story in the Northern Lights series. It’s a classic “fish out of water” romance, set in Alaska. There are dogs, and outdoor scenes, and Leith’s niece Emma, who is a bundle of energy. I think you’ll like it. Thanks to all the bloggers and reviewers on this tour. And if you’re making any fresh starts this new year, I hope they lead to happily-ever-after. — Beth Baroness Book Trove - Review "An Alaskan Proposal by Beth Carpenter is delightful. I enjoyed visiting the spectacular places in Alaska along with Sabrina. . . . The story was fabulously written, and descriptions of the scenery were superb. It makes me want to visit Alaska even more. The cha...

Hope you can stop by some of the cool blogs on the book tour. You'll find reviews, excerpts, and a great giveaway. Tour Schedule January 21st: Launch Baroness Book Trove It's All About the Romance Reading Is My SuperPower January 22nd: underneath the covers Book by Book Mythical Books The Power of Words January 23rd: Reading On The Edge Declarations of a Fangirl Thoughts of a Blonde Hearts & Scribbles E-Romance News January 24th: Rockin' Book Reviews Kimber Li Heidi Reads... My Life Loves and Passion January 25th: Becky on Books Remembrancy Locks, Hooks and Books EmpowerMoms January 26th: Grand Finale

Believe it or not, this spruce tree in my neighbor's yard was tall and straight until last spring, when a severe windstorm followed by a heavy spring snow bowed it into this shape. It could easily have snapped, but instead the tree bent. I imagine it will eventually begin to straighten and grown toward the sun. And thrive. I think we all face storms and heavy loads, and sometimes something has to give. But when we bend instead of break, we are able to weather the hardship. Maybe even thrive. May your loads be light and your heart happy this new year. 

In the busyness of creating a magical season for everyone else, don't forget to take some time for yourself to enjoy and appreciate the magic.  Merry Christmas to you!