My music tastes are eclectic. What I'm listening to depends on my mood. The music of Cast in Bronze played the muse to the fantasy I've just completed.
Movies
So many. I love musicals. Evita, Phantom of the Opera, Moulin Rouge, Chicago, Grease 1 and 2, and the list goes on. Historicals true and fiction (Braveheart, Last of the Mohicans, Far and Away, Emma, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Little Women), Fantasy (Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Stardust), Romantic Comedies (French Kiss, Kate & Leopold. The Holiday). French films (Babette's Feast, Les Visiteurs, Amelie, Ponette, Aurevoir Les Enfant, Queen Margot)..and the list goes on.
Television
I rarely watch TV. I prefer to pop a movie in the DVD Player. When I do watch television, it's typically Storm Stories, Turner Classic Movies, HGTV, or the History Channel.
Books
Any good book with a meaty story and an element of romance is a favorite. I also love medieval historical, time travel, and fantasy romantic adventures.
Heroes
My Mom, the most unselfish person I've ever known and my Dad who encouraged me in all my creative endeavors. Below is a tribute to them and to my brother, who was intelligent, handsome, and helpful when he wasn't battling his own personal demons. He couldn't quite find his place in life. I hope he found it in death. Much love to all three.
Saphirre You are smart and kind, people love you for your understanding and caring nature. You are a born beauty, but you have that special sparkle in your eyes. Keep it up hon, you are the perfect all around girl!
About me:
DRAEGON'S LAIR, Historical Romantic Adventure from Wings ePress.
Alys de Monceux flees her abusive betrothed to protect the secret that she carries. But when she finds herself wounded and without memory in the keep of a man who dares not show his face, will she find the peace and love her heart desires or will this dark and foreboding lord return her to the man she fears?
Draegon conceals a face he is sure others will fear. Content in his world of shadows, his secure existence is threatened when he rescues Alys from her pursuer. He can hide her, but can he protect her from her past without endangering his people? And can a love he never dreamt possibe give him the strength to fight a foe determined to destroy them both?
Read reviews and an excerpt in my blog. Read an additional excerpt at www.lindaciletti.net
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WHAT DO REVIEWERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT DRAEGON'S LAIR?
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COFFEE TIME ROMANCE: 5 Cups - Ms. Ciletti has created a wonderful historical romance. I was enticed to keep reading...an entertaining read. For lovers of historical romance, this book should be on your shelf.
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ROMANCE READER AT HEART: What stood out for me most is the wonderful medieval feel this story has. It was a book that I did enjoy, read fast, and that had a wonderfully tender love scene between Draegon and Alys near the end. Linda Ciletti shows she has a wonderful medieval writing voice, just perfect for telling tales of knights in shining armor coming to the rescue of damsels in distress.
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SCRIBESWORLD: 4 Stars - Linda Ciletti has created a powerful love story between Alys and Draegon. It will leave you anxious for the turn of each page. Draegon's Lair will leave you wishing you could transport yourself into the novel and become the characters. I would highly recommend this novel to any romance enthusiast.
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HISTORICAL ROMANCE CLUB: 4 Stars - A timeless love story of passion, love, and destiny that keeps you guessing about what is on the next page.
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ROGUES AND ROMANCE: A phenomenal job of developing the characters...an intense and palpable attraction between Alys and Draegon. This story has plenty of secrets to keep you guessing. It gets harder and harder to put down.
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MYSHELF: 5 Stars - An extraordinary classic example of the well known and loved movie "Man in the Iron Mask". It burrows deep into your heart and refuses to leave. A powerful love story. I was spellbound not only by the story, memorable characters and the moral dilemma, but by Ms. Ciletti's sheer story telling ability.
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SUITE 101: 4+ Stars - A stirring medieval Beauty and the Beast novel that will keep you up at night to see what happens next. Prepare to be swept away. Among the best medievals I've read.
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AUTHOR ANN B. KELLER: It is a wonderful historical romance, one of the best I've ever read.
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TO READ FULL REVIEWS, GO TO www.lindaciletti.net
KNIGHTSTALKER,Time Travel Romance by Wings ePress.
Rachael Cicconi is raising her five-year-old son on her own. She's made some mistakes, but now her only desire is to take care of Timmy the best that she can. Lately, however, Timmy is having nightmares about a killer knight-a small concern until a knight turns up on her doorstep. Michel of Banesford did what he had vowed to do, he followed a killer into the unknown, leaving all that he knows behind. Now he finds himself in a world he knows nothing about. After saving Rachael from a pair of thugs, he must convince her that he is not the knight in her son's dreams. That there is another. A vicious killer who has set his sites on Michel's new found family.
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WHAT ARE REVIEWERS SAYING ABOUT KNIGHTSTALKER?
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COFFEE TIME ROMANCE: 5 Cups - Ms. Ciletti has written a wonderful book with realistic and colorful characters.
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CATA NETWORK: 4.5 Stars - Read this story for a fabulous evening's entertainment. Lose yourself in the adventures of a lifetime as the past meets the present and good overcomes evil. Linda Ciletti is an author to keep an eye on...
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LINDA CILETTI, writer of romantic adventure, dollcrafter and Alys d'Herstmonceux of the SCA. My current projects include a time travel romance that takes a modern day woman into the heart of Sherwood Forest--and into the arms of Damian, an archer in Robyn Hode's band; and a fantasy romantic adventure about a prince of the fey who is determined to save the life of a human child stolen by the queen of faerie for the twenty-year tithe. Both manuscripts are in the revision stage.
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Who I'd like to meet: Old acquaintences, new friends, all who believe in romance and love reading it, and my personal ghost Guillaume.
If you enjoy Historical and Time Travel romance, visit my website: www.lindaciletti.net and www.wingsepress.com to read additional excerpts.
A little lyric from Carole King that always picks me up. "You've got to get up every morning with a smile on your face and show the world all the love in your heart. Then people are gonna treat you better. You're gonna find, yes you will, that you're beautiful...as you feel."
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hey! just wanted to say hi and see what was cookin'? Nothin crazy new over here, just enjoying a peaceful morning. Have a great week :) much love ~adrian edward
it's been a busy couple of weeks here....hope things are going well for you. enjoy your evening and have a fabulous weekend !!! if you get a chance stop by my page and have a look at the new images Ive put up.
The pics are from Mid-Age-Markets in Germany from X-Mas 2008 and spring 2009. I..ve been there with some friends. Hope you are having a great weekend!! *Hugs* Nikki
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