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Christmas origins…

Christmas origins…

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So, it is almost Christmas again, and time for the mad panic that it always causes as we rush around for cards and presents. That means it’s time too for my first Christmas blog, all about the origins of the special day. The word ‘Christmas’ comes from the Old English term ‘Cristes Mæsse’, meaning the ‘Mass of Christ’. The story of Christmas, as we all know, begins with the birth of a baby in Bethlehem. Many believe that Christ was born on the 25th, although the exact month is unknown. December could well have been chosen so the Catholic Church…

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Thanksgiving Nov 26th 2020

Thanksgiving Nov 26th 2020

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Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated on varied dates of the year in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Americans generally believe that their Thanksgiving is modelled on a 1621 harvest feast shared by the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people. The Pilgrims travelled from Europe to the New World, a continent they had never known before, in hopes of creating a community free to worship God away from the strict rules of their old government. For many hard months they journeyed across the Atlantic Ocean enduring vicious…

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Amazon Author Central

Amazon Author Central

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It is hard to believe that some authors do not complete their Amazon Author Central Page to use in their promotional work. So many readers tend to use Amazon to look at an author’s complete list of books, so by making the most of your Author Central page you’ll find that you could bring in more returning readers than ever before. If you are a reader, don’t miss this easy opportunity to check out your favourite author’s other books! Simply click on their name under the title of any of their books to take you to their Author Central page….

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‘Unlucky’ 13

‘Unlucky’ 13

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Friday the 13th has long been considered an unlucky day in Western superstition. The day occurs when the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday. This happens at least once a year and sometimes up to three times in the same year. Very little is known for sure about the origins of the day’s ill omens. Some historians say the superstition began in the late 19th century. The first documented mention of the day can be found in a biography of the Italian composer Rossini, who died on Friday the 13th. Many reasons have been suggested for why…

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A light-hearted history of Bonfire Night

A light-hearted history of Bonfire Night

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The historic origins of Bonfire Night date to the conflict between virtually outlawed Catholics and the Protestant establishment of the 16th and early 17th century. On November 5, 1605, Guy Fawkes (the real one, not the stuffed variety) and a group of Catholic conspirators who felt badly treated by the King put 36 barrels of gunpowder in a cellar underneath the Houses of Parliament. (Not a bad idea, do I hear you say?) Some of those involved in the plot however, realised that innocent people would be killed in the explosion. One plotter wrote a letter warning his friend to…

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A Personal View

A Personal View

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by Paul White Ex Libris The book was old and covered in worn, cracked, scratched leather. It must have in existence for almost forever, during which time it was used and abused, thumbed through again and again. Its pages turned countless times, corners bent, folded and straightened once more. The gilt worn from the edges of those pages and, what little was left, was no longer bright and shiny but aged to an antique bronze. The blood-red silk ribbon, the page marker, was frayed. Long strands of silk thread dangled scruffily over the page. Each of those pages slowly yellowing…

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Kindle Unlimited

Kindle Unlimited

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If you already pay the monthly subscription for Amazon Kindle Unlimited, do you also know that ALL Crimson Cloak Publishing’s books are available on Kindle Unlimited? That means that if you would like to check out any of our authors and  their books, you could do so for free! We cover so many genres from children’s books to Sci Fi, Fantasy, horror, romance, westerns, YA, crime, murder, suspense and more, there is something for everyone! Why not check out what is available on our website, then nip over to Amazon and choose your free kindle unlimited books? If you are…

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HALLOWEEN

HALLOWEEN

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It will soon be Halloween everyone. I’m sure my character ‘Gertie’ will enjoy this important day in all witches calendars!             Though we celebrate Halloween on 31st October each year, do you know why?             Well, here is a brief explanation!             Halloween seems to have its roots in the Celtic celebration of Samhain, the last day of the Celtic calendar. Samhain was a Pagan harvest festival celebrated by huge sacred bonfires in honour of the dead, marking the end of the Celtic year and the beginning of a new one. Fire often symbolised the power of the sun, or…

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Rise of a Warrior

Rise of a Warrior

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by Denna Holm Want a free eBook of Rise of a Warrior? This is the newest book in Denna Holm’s Immortal Warrior’s Series. Simply go here: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/313266 Read below for a excerpt of the book: Carla Trystan is a half-breed vampire who has spent her entire life running from powerful Hunters—aliens from another world. She is also plagued by nightmares, hearing the same deep, dark voice say night after night, ‘If you wish to live, child, take my hand.’ When she finally meets the man behind the terrifying voice, it is to discover he is one of the aliens she…

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You’re an Aries

You’re an Aries

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Just to show that not all children’s books are necessarily meant only for children! Many thanks to Madeline Dow for sending us this lovely blog post and photo! “Thanks to our very capable marketing director and fellow writer, Lynne North for her hot off the press first in the series, astrological signs book for children. I gave a copy of You’re An Aries to my grown up son, who is now a HS chemistry and physics teacher, to remind him of his Aries roots!“ Madeline Dow

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The Trafficking Murders at special introductory price of $1.99/1.99 GBP/EUR by Author Brian O’Hare

The Trafficking Murders at special introductory price of $1.99/1.99 GBP/EUR by Author Brian O’Hare

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Get The Trafficking Murder (just released) for a special price, and get The Doom Murders (book 1 in the series) for $0.99. All books are in Kindle Unlimited as well!

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Dedications

Dedications

Does anyone read dedications in books, I wonder? I always do, because it took me some time to try to get mine right in just a few words. How can you sum up the importance of the person you are dedicating your book to in so few lines?             My first two published books are dedicated to my Mum, who I lost to a stroke very suddenly in 1997. I wish she could have seen them  published, as she always believed it would happen. In my way, the dedication keeps her memory alive forever.             So, when you skip by…

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An Authors Tale to writing ‘If Only You Knew’

An Authors Tale to writing ‘If Only You Knew’

by Louise Mercer Ever since being a little girl, I have always wrote short stories. More to humour myself than anything else. Despite reading large quantities of Enid Blyton and as I got older, romantic fiction, I never found the ‘perfect book’ for me.                  Back then, I couldn’t quantify what my perfect book would be either, but at bed times, particularly during the colder months when my feet were snuggled around a hot water bottle and the rain blew hard against my window, I would imagine myself in another world, somewhere safe, warm, cosy, and of course….with the ‘perfect…

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You Cannot Buy What’s Not for Sale

You Cannot Buy What’s Not for Sale

by Peter D. Capen Author of Random Reflections on American Society, Politics and the Human Condition, a book of Aphorisms. I have often wondered in a culture where everything is treated as having a price, including “human beings”, what if there was something that was “without a price”, no matter how much was offered for it?  Where would someone draw the line and not be seduced by money?  It is often said that one cannot buy love.  Are there other things that are priceless as well?  I, for one, believe some things, be they tangible or not, and no matter…

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Marketing in Challenging Times

Marketing in Challenging Times

Written by Elizabeth Crocket Author of books: A Path to the Lake, Full of Grace, The Smell of Roses and a children’s haiku book Happy Haiku (illustrated by Jack Foster) Like many authors and poets, I am constantly looking for ways to promote and share my work. But during this time of struggle for so many people, in so many ways, I have to admit I’ve struggled with a ‘look at me, look at my work’ approach to marketing. I remind myself writing and creating is what I do, and so I carry on posting my latest review or poem…

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Discount Book – A Light in the Darkness

Discount Book – A Light in the Darkness

It is my pleasure to bring you a discount for the book A Light in the Darkness by Lisa Sniderman aka Aoede. On Monday, September 21st – September 26th, it will be on sale through Kindle. Get it here: http://mybook.to/ALightintheDarkness Here’s a short description and some applause: What can we do when we struggle with an illness that doesn’t go away? An inspirational story of the healing power of music, creativity, following your dreams and finding your true purpose. In 2008, singer-songwriter Lisa Sniderman was living the dream in California. As Aoede, the Muse of Song, her star as a…

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Blog Posts on Page

Blog Posts on Page

Yes, 3rd test post. This is really fun, I tell you. Ever try to mess with technology and programming after not having a good night’s sleep? Yeah, not a good combination. Gotta love little sleep, no coffee and technology.

Kindle Fire Give-a-Way

Kindle Fire Give-a-Way

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Hello all! For the whole month of November, if you purchase any Crimson Cloak Publishing eBook you’ll be entered into the drawing on December 5th. One book purchase = one entry. So five eBook purchases = five entries, and so on. All screenshots etc of your receipts must be received by December 2nd to be included. You don’t have to read the book, you can gift it to others. Just make sure to do so at checkout. All of our eBooks are available on Amazon Kindle, and are in Kindle Unlimited, but will not count as a “purchase” unless you…

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