by Kristine Robinson, Interior DesignerRobinson Interiors“Oh no, not wallpaper! Anything but wallpaper,” my client spoke in horror. Apparently I had just made a horrible faux-pas in even uttering the distasteful word wallpaper. I must say, I fear putting the reputation of my own established interior design business at risk in writing this article. It’s a chance I must take.Wallpaper is back in a big way. There…I’ve said it. And I’m positively happy to [...]
Summer weather in northern Spain was unpredictable. Clouds often covered the sky, then rain followed turning the ocean a dark gray and the tranquil waters into angry waves.But green or gray, I loved this ocean and the beaches of white fine sand in closed coves that marked the coast of my childhood's summers.My favorite beach was called Aguas Santas. I still remember the first time I saw it. I was visiting my friend [...]
My young adult fantasy novel, Two Moon Princess (Tanglewood Press), came out in paperback this week.Many adults I've mentioned this wish me good luck, but they don't even consider reading my book. They assume they wouldn't like it because it's marketed for young adults.This assumption baffles me. To say a book is Young adult (YA) means teens can read it, but that doesn't mean an adult cannot enjoy it too. Reading young adult [...]
by Carmen Ferreiro-EstebanThey say that Ernest Hemingway was asked by a fan to tell a story in as few words as possible. His answer was “For Sale: Baby shoes, never worn”.Following this lead, in 2006, Smith Magazine asked readers to write their memoirs in six words and send them to the magazine. Thousands of people answered the call, their answers providing enough material for four books, so far.The titles of the books are:Not [...]
And the winner is--Mary Beth Campbell!Mary Beth is the lucky Not Ready for Granny Panties subscriber randomly chosen to win our bonanza of beach reads! She will receive the fabulous collection of books and note cards at left, all housed in an adorable beach bag.Thank you to all of our subscribers and readers. Remember to pass on Not Ready for Granny Panties to all of the women in your life! Stay tuned for [...]
It's finally here! Join us as we celebrate the release in paperback of NRFGP blogger Carmen Ferreiro Esteban's young adult novel, Two Moon Princess!Carmen will sign copies of her wonderful work this Friday, June 25th, at the Doylestown Bookstore, 16 S. Main St., Doylestown, PA, 18901.Meet Carmen and other NRFGP Bloggers at this special event!Two Moon Princess is a magical coming-of-age story set in a medieval kingdom. Andrea is a headstrong princess longing [...]
It’s Time to Celebrate Moms—Enter the NRFGP Mother’s Day Contest!Leave your comment--scroll down below the blog entry to locate where--to enter for a chance to win a fabulous BeautiControl spa products gift package from Roberta Fortune—The Spa Lady!You’ve received them all, from the sublime (The macaroni picture frames were adorable), to the insane (Really? A salad spinner?). Now, it’s your turn to tell the world what you’d really like for Mother’s Day! The Not [...]
