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Character Interview: Jason from Love’s Sweet Sorrow @vinspire2004 #RLFblog #Suspense
Love’s Sweet Sorrow The character interview allows a hero or heroine to tell
readers about himself or herself. Today’s interview is with Jason Sorren from Love’s
Sweet Sorrow, by Richard Brawer.Genre: Romantic SuspenseAuthor Name: Richard BrawerBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13It is said opposites attract. There can’t be two people more
opposite than Ariel and Jason. Ariel is a traditional Quaker with an absolute aversion
to war. Jason is the lead council for America’s largest weapons manufacturer.Their budding romance is thrown into turmoil when Jason uncovers
evidence linking his employer to international arms deals that could devastate America.
His determination to stop the treason puts Ariel in the middle of dangerous territory.As the chases to retrieve the evidence intensify Ariel is forced
to kill to save Jason’s life. She withdraws into a battle raging inside her, unable
to reconcile whom she has been to whom she has become. Delving deeply into hers
and Jason’s long-held opposing convictions she questions whether they are truly
meant to be together.Buy This Book
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Loves-Sweet-Sorrow-Richard-Brawer-ebook/dp/B00LUCO7LA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405519835&sr=8-1&keywords=Love%27s+sweet+sorrowBarnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1119960392?ean=2940149824779Also available to order from any bookstore by title or ISBN:
978-0-9890632-7-2eBook: $2.99Trade Paperback: $11.99An interview with: Jason Sorren
Tell us about yourself, please:I’m 34 years old, six feet two inches tall. I’m the head of the
legal department for Rathborn United Industries, America’s largest defense contractor.What is it that you want, but cannot have?Ariel is a Quaker. She killed someone who tried to kill me. She
hadn’t been raped, but to her, I had no doubt what she had done was equally, if
not more, traumatic. I am trying to convince her she has done nothing wrong, that
what she did was self-preservation. I could not live with myself if she was forever
in misery because of me.What’s your internal limitation?To protect Ariel at the same time exposing the arms smugglers.What inner doubt causes you the most difficulty?I love Ariel, but I’m not sure she loves me.What’s your external complication?Losing Ariel. Life would be unbearable without her.Tell us about your significant other, that person who makes
living worthwhile.As you probably guessed, it’s Ariel. None of the other
women I have dated left me with feelings like those I have for Ariel. She dances
in my thoughts every minute I’m away from her. I long to hold her hand, talk to
her, kiss her, smell her, draw her close to him, consume her with my love.What would that person say about you?I wish she would say, I love you, but she hasn’t yet.What is your family like?My father was and uncle is Mafia. My father was murdered when
I was twelve. My uncle took care of me and my mom. We never wanted for anything.
After my father’s murder I was ready to join my uncle and seek revenge. It was my
mother who convinced me otherwise. I still remember her words.“Why do you want to be a mobster? You like to hurt people,
kill people, cheat people? You want to always be looking over your shoulder for
the cops or some other family who wants your territory? You’re old enough to remember
how we couldn’t go anywhere without bodyguards because your father was afraid they’d
get us. That’s no way to treat your wife or raise your children.So I changed my name to distance myself from my family.What special skills do you rely on?I’m a pretty good archer. We lived in Nevada when my father was
alive. He loved the outdoors and bow hunting. He taught me.If someone from your past showed up, who would you NOT want
it to be, and why?The man who killed my father because it would take me back to
the time I wanted revenge. I’m afraid it would force me to do something my mother
worked so hard to convince me not to do.Are you happy with the way your story ended?That remains to be seen.About the Writer
I write greatly conflicted characters with strong women that
challenge their men.Why did you choose to write about this character?I created this character from scratch. This is a romantic/conspiracy
novel and I needed someone inside the company to expose the conspiracy.Was there anything you discovered about this character that
was a surprise to you?As I said I write strong women who challenge their men. I was
having trouble creating the woman in this story. How I chose a Quaker is a bit of
a long story, but when I did, the entire character of Jason changed. He considered
himself a lady’s man who dropped women when he didn’t have sex with them by the
third date or when the word marriage came up.With Ariel it was different. When Jason realized she was not
going to have sex with him on that first date, or most likely anytime in the near
future, he was still drawn to her.When you wrote about this character, what made you the most
happy? What made you the most sad?I was most happy when I was writing about Jason’s feelings for
Ariel.What made me sad was when Jason disparaged Ariel. For example,
they had been captured and were locked in a basement. Jason was trying to build
a weapon. He asked Ariel for help. She refused.Jason is seething. “…If I am not successful in making this
weapon, we are going to die.”“If that is God’s will.”He jumped up. “God’s will! That’s the excuse you Quakers
use to let someone else do your fighting for you.”For a brief moment her teeth clenched and her eyes narrowed.
“I didn’t expect to hear that from you. I thought you were different.”Why do you write?I have always had a vivid imagination. I started writing in 1994
when I read an article in the newspaper about a child born with a brain impairment
and the father refused to take the child home from the hospital. The nurses’ outrage
was quoted in the article. I immediately wondered, where was the mother in all this
and what happened to the child? Those thoughts gave birth to my first book. Since
then I was hooked on creating stories.Is there anything you’d like to say to your readers?Readers have said about Love’s Sweet Sorrow:“Extremely well-crafted, with consistently excellent writing,
impeccable plotting, and nicely developed characters” Shoshana Hathaway“I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to see if they were
able to resolve their differences or if they would split up. An enjoyable read from
beginning to end.” GBP and avid readerAuthor Bio
Richard Brawer writes mystery, suspense and historical fiction
novels. When not writing, he spends his time exploring local history. He has two
married daughters and lives in New Jersey with his wife. Read more about Richard
and his books at his website: www.silklegacy.comAuthor Social Media.
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RLF Gem Award: Top Bloggers August 2014 Romance Lives Forever #RLFblog @MarilynBaron
Last month, Romance Lives Forever had 31 posts in a 31 day month.The Top Blogger was author Marilyn Baron.Website www.marilynbaron.comTwitter https://twitter.com/MarilynBaronPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/marilynbaron5/RLF Gem Award Top Five Bloggers for the Month
(judged by page views). Congratulations to each person!- Marilyn
Baron - Pamela Moran
- Barbara
Donlon Bradley - Elise Cyr
- VS Nelson
Honorable mention: Cynthia Sax, NN LightRomance Lives Forever features authors and new books. It has a blogger’s
FAQ page with a downloadable guide and optional interviews. Readers can follow via
Google+, Networked Blogs, Linky Followers, email, an RSS feed, and there’s a blog
button readers and authors can grab. RLF takes up to three images per article, so
authors can share previous books. The blog uses author or publisher names as tags
on posts, and author Twitter handles in the titles. The site is broadcast over Triberr
with a potential reach of over a million readers via its Twitter-linked network.
Twitter mentions are also gathered in several Paper.li ezines, giving the author
additional opportunities for promotion. The Romance Lives Forever
Paper.li ezine features guest authors on its front page every day.Share your book cover on Romance Lives Forever
Limited spots to share book covers are available. Cost is $3
per month, with discounts for covers posted for one quarter and up to one year.
Covers can be changed monthly.Sign Up for a Future Post
Sign up form http://is.gd/rlfblog_requestGuest calendar http://is.gd/rlfdatesMy thanks to all who took part this month. You made Romance Lives
Forever a great place to discover new books and authors.Other participants this month in alphabetical order by first
name are:Anita Philmar, Ashley Ladd, Ashley York, Dena Garson, Eva Lefoy, Jennifer
Britt, Jennifer Kacey, JoAnne Myers, Lisa Carlisle, LM Brown, Margie Church, Mary
Caelsto, NJ Walters, Penelope Merrin, Regina Kammer, Renee Reynolds, Sam
Cheever, Sarah Makela, Sayara St Clair, Suz deMello, Tina Donahue, Tina Gayle - Marilyn
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Character Interview: Logan from In Too Deep @anitaphilmar #RLFblog #historical
In Too Deep About the Book
Title In Too DeepGenre Historical WesternAuthor Anita PhilmarBook heat level (based on movie ratings): ROn the banks of the Trinity River, Sadie Pepperman is looking
for a chance to escape the demands of her in-laws. With her husband’s dead, they
want her to marry her brother-in-law so they can take control of her farm.Suddenly, the peace of the day is shattered when her best friend
steps too far into the river. Rushing to save her, Sadie meets a handsome stranger
that ignites her dormant lust. She sees her friend rescued by a steamship and backs
away from Logan Jansen, only to turn her ankle.The agonizing pain leaves Sadie with the inability to walk. Needing
help, she offers Logan a place to stay if he’ll help with the chores on her farm.
With his agreement, Sadie adds another problem to her list. Now, not only does she
have to worry about how to bring her crops in from the field and run her farm alone
but she also has to fight her attraction to Logan.Can Sadie end her in-laws’ interference in her life, run her
farm alone, and give love another chance?Buy This Book
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IMQLOMCBarnes and Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-too-deep-anita-philmar/1118759403?ean=2940045720236Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/412197About the Character
Name: Logan JansenAge: 20Gender : MaleBirthplace: Kaufman, TexasProfession: farmer, but on his way to join the Civil WarDescribe his/her body
build, skin tone, height and weight. Include any unique features such as dimples,
freckles, or scars:Blond hair, blue eyed devil in a cowboy hat, he has broad shoulders
and is tall with internal strength as well as a muscular body.Who is the significant
other in your character’s life?Sadie PeppermanHow does your hero dress?Button down cotton shirts, pants, boots, and a hat.How educated is this character?
Is he book smart, self-taught, widely-experienced?Having grown up on a ranch, he understand what is needed to make
a farm successful. He is also curious about the world and loyal to his country.
This is one of the reason, he has decided to join the civil war.Does he scrape by, live
comfortably, live extravagantly?He works for all that he has and knows the value of putting in
a hard day’s work.What special skills does
your character rely on?He understands that you’re willing to put in the time you can
be successful at whatever you do.Is he close to family?No, he wants to make his own way in the world and see himself
as not being depended on his family for a bright future.Does he have children?No.What past event causes
your character the most fear?Not being accepted for who he is and the choices he’s made.What is your hero’s biggest
hopes and dreams?To save the world, and he finds he can do this for one special
person.What attracts Logan to
Sadie?Initially, it is her looks. She’s wearing her bloomers and a
camisole. Her dark hair and heart shaped face hid a woman, who is overwhelmed by
the responsible of taking care of herself and her farm.Looking to be a hero, he wants to help her.Why?Because he can envision them building a life that they both want…a
successful farm, a family, a future in each other arms.What frustrates Logan
the most about Sadie?Her independent nature to do everything herself and to understand
everything that is involved in running her farm.About Your Writer: Questions for your character to answer about you.
Was there anything your
writer discovered about you that was a surprise to one or both of you?How extremely possessive I am of the woman I love.When your writer is writing
about you, what do you think makes your writer the most happy? What makes your writer
the most sad?She likes the heat that is generated between Sadie and myself
when we make love. She doesn’t care for how I can’t seem to understand Sadie’s view
point. It frustrates her and us that we can’t seem to understand each other’s needs
better.Why do you think your
writer loves to write?She cares about the people in the story, their hopes, dreams
and disappointments.What do you wish your
writer would write next?I like Naked Bluff and I hope she finds other people in the area
to write about.What other character from
your book do you think your writer should write a book about? Care to tell us why?Kirk, because the boy needs someone to love.Author Bio
Anita Philmar likes to create stories that push the limit. A
writer by day and a dreamer by night she wants her readers to see the world in a
new way. Influenced by sci-fi programs, she likes to develop places where anything
can happen and where erotic moments come to life in a great read.Naughty or Nice? Read her books and decide.Author Social Media
Website: http://www.anitaphilmar.com/Blog: http://www.anitaphilmar.blogspot.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/anitaphilmarFacebook: www.facebook.com/anita.philmarGoodreads https://www.goodreads.com/anitaphilmar
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Executive Wives’ Club series @AuthorTinaGayle #Contemporary
CFO’s Affair Cover Love at Romance Lives Forever is a short intro to a
book and includes a cover, blurb, buy links, and social media contacts for the
author. Today’s featured books include the Executive Wives’ Club series by Tina
GayleAbout the BooksSeries: The Executive Wives’ ClubGenre: Contemporary Romance with Strong Women Fiction elementsAuthor: Tina GayleBook heat level (based on movie ratings): PG13Four women…CFO’s Widow One fatal car wreck…Everyone’s lives changed…With the deaths of her executive husband, each woman must deal
with the loss and continue with her life. Each book in the series tells how the
woman has taken charge of her futureIT Exec’s Baby and allowed love back into her life.
Buy This Book
Barnes and Noble – http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/tina-gayleMarketing Exec’s Widow Coffee Time Romance – http://www.coffeetimeromance.com/BookStore/indie-authors-tina-gayle-c-152_220Smashwords – http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/tinagayleAuthor Social Media
Home www.tinagayle.netBlog www.tinagayle.blogspot.comFacebook http://www.facebook.com/tina.gayleGoogle + https://plus.google.comLinkin http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tina-gayle/11/689/759 -
Character Sketch: Kyle from Forbidden Waters @LMBrownAuthor #RLFblog #ParanormalRomance
Forbidden Waters Title Forbidden WatersGenre M/M/M Paranormal RomanceAuthor Name L.M. BrownBook heat level (based on movie ratings):
RTo save his clan from ever-increasing shark attacks, merman Kyle
seeks sanctuary for his people in the sunken city of Atlantis, even though he knows
that as a homosexual merman, he will be sacrificing his own chance for love. Love
finds him anyway in the form of Prince Finn, the rebellious young heir to the Atlantean
throne.When their relationship is discovered, Kyle is the one to pay
the price. Banished from the oceans, he seeks shelter in England and finds a new
love with human, Jake Seabrook.For Jake, Kyle is the chance to move on from the crush he has
on his straight best friend. The strange man he found naked on the beach seems to
fit into his life with ease. If only Kyle weren’t keeping secrets from him, Jake
could see them having a future together.Things are not what they seem for either of the men and when
Kyle discovers the truth about Finn, he knows he must return to Atlantis.Three men, a tangled relationship, and one chance for happiness—if
they can trust enough to take it.Buy This Book
Publisher Totally Bound https://www.totallybound.com/forbidden-watersForbidden Waters is available on Amazon and other online stores.About the Character
Name: KyleAge: 22Gender: MaleBirthplace: Somewhere in the South Pacific OceanProfession: BodyguardEthnicity/Species (if not human): MermanDescribe his/her body build, skin tone, height and weight. Include
any unique features such as dimples, freckles, or scars:Kyle is quite pale since he spends the majority of his time under
the water and away from the rays of the sun. He has brown hair which is cropped
short. He has found having long hair tends to get in the way when you live underwater.
His eyes are a silvery blue and an exact match in colour to his tail and fins. The
constant swimming has given him excellent upper body strength. From the waist up
he has a typical swimmer’s build. On land he is fully human and stands a little
under six feet tall, not that measurements mean much in the ocean.Who is the significant other in your character’s life?Kyle is torn between two different men. Prince Finn, heir to
the throne of the sunken city of Atlantis, is a merman like Kyle and Jake Seabrook
is a human living in England.How does your hero dress?Naked is the preferred mode of dress
for Kyle, though he is learning that being out and about in England does require
him to be covered up to a certain extent. He dresses under protest.What is your character’s viewpoint on wealth? Not necessary,
nice to have, important, obtain at all costs?Kyle has very little concept of money
since it isn’t used under the ocean. On land he is actually very wealthy, although
he didn’t realize it at first. The longer he stays on land, the more he will have
to get used to things like money, but thankfully for him the funds he has are enough
that he can live comfortably for the rest of his life, even if he never does learn
the value of money. I think he will because he’s a pretty fast learner.Is he close to family?Kyle looks up to his father and hope
to follow in his footsteps as the leader of the clan. He is close to his mother
and keeps a watchful eye over his younger sister. Making the right choices for his
family is of paramount consideration for Kyle, even at the cost of his own happiness.If someone from your character’s past showed up, who would he
most want it to be, and why?Kyle would most like to see his mother,
Maurissa. The oceans are dangerous places and although he understands her decision
to swim away from the safety of Atlantis, he would like to know she is well.Can your hero keep a secret? If not, why not? If yes, why?Kyle isn’t generally a secretive person,
but there is one secret which he can keep very well, that of being a merman. Of
course there are sometimes circumstances where his secret is revealed because Kyle
is the sort of person who will do the right thing even if it means revealing what
he is.What is your character’s biggest need at the beginning of the
story?After a devastating shark attack on
his nomadic community Kyle’s biggest need becomes finding a safe haven for his people.
Even if it means giving up any chance of love.About Your Writer: Questions for your character to answer about you.
What do you wish your
writer had not told others about you?I wish she hadn’t told everyone I’m a merman, but thankfully
she has done it in a way that it makes me appear as only a character in a work of
fiction.Was there anything your
writer discovered about you that was a surprise to one or both of you?My writer expected me to sit around pining over Finn when he
broke my heart. She definitely didn’t expect me to fall for someone else.What do you wish your
writer would write next?I want her to write my first lover, Dax’s story. Although we
parted on good terms I want to know that he is well and has found someone to love.
Unfortunately she tells me that although she is keeping tabs on Dax, his story isn’t
the next one.What other character from
your book do you think your writer should write a book about? Care to tell us why?Although he scares me by what he can do, I would like to know
more about Caspian. I’m just not sure he is the type to get all loved up with someone
like the rest of us. He’s not exactly sociable.Is there anything you’d
like to say to your writer?I know my story isn’t over yet, but could you at least give me
a hint about what is to come?Author Bio
L.M. Brown lives in
England, in a quaint little village time doesn’t seem to have touched. No, wait
a minute—that’s the retirement biography. Right now, she is in England in a medium
sized town no one has ever heard of, so she won’t bore you with the details. Keeping
her company are numerous sexy men. She just wishes they weren’t all inside her head.L.M. believes there
is nothing hotter or sweeter than two men in love with each other… unless it is
three.L.M. Brown loves hearing
from readers so don’t be shy.Author Social Media
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Marilyn Baron — Stones: Books and Bling @MarilynBaron #RLFblog #humor
Stones Genre Humorous Women’s FictionAuthor Marilyn BaronBook heat level (based on movie ratings): RDesperate housewife seeks closure with first love about secret
baby on the eve of their son’s wedding.When Julie Paver’s husband Matt moves his business to Atlanta,
she is forced to leave behind her thriving jewelry boutique, Stones. The move threatens
their twenty-five-year marriage, because now if Matt isn’t out of town negotiating
a merger, he’s spending late hours on overseas phone calls with his sexy-sounding
second-in-command. Feeling neglected and unloved, Julie seeks closure by reconnecting
with her first love, Manny, when he pursues her with his Internet innuendos. Manny
is unaware he’s the father of Julie’s son, and Julie contemplates revealing the
secret to him on the eve of their son’s wedding. But would such a walk down memory
lane be worth the cost? Julie and Manny finally meet at her oceanfront condo — in
the midst of a hurricane — and elements collide to create the perfect storm in a
coming-of-middle-age crisis.Buy This Book
Publisher The Wild Rose Press http://www.wildrosepublishing.com/maincatalog_v151/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=191&products_id=5747Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Stones-Marilyn-Baron/dp/1628304413/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408029474&sr=8-1&keywords=stones+marilyn+baronAfter Stones’ worldwide release September 26, you can find other
distribution channels and formats listed on Marilyn’s Web site at www.marilynbaron.com.Interview with Marilyn Baron
Why did you write this
book?I wanted to feature a heroine of a certain age because I’m not
getting any younger and I believe people don’t just want to read about twenty-somethings.
This book was originally called, The Colonoscopy Club, so right away you know what
age I’m talking about. In Stones, I take a humorous look at a woman who can’t seem
to get closure in her life. My central character Julie has issues. Even her issues
have issues. Stones is about how Julie deals with those issues and features the
themes of first loves and second chances.What is your favorite
genre to read?I write in a number of genres—from historical romantic thrillers
and suspense to paranormal and women’s fiction—and I love to read a variety of genres.
Among my favorite genres are thrillers, literary fiction, and romantic suspense.
I have read a lot of amazing YA lately.What is your favorite
character from fiction (not including your own characters)?Gabriel Allon in the Daniel Silva books.Do you enjoy films and/or
TV shows? Which are your favorites?I love movies and I watch a lot of TV. Some of my favorite TV
shows are Castle, Rizzoli and Isles, Major Crimes, Blue Bloods, The Good Wife, The
Bridge, and Downton Abbey.What are you working on
at the moment, and what are we likely to see from you in the coming months?I am currently finishing Book Three of my Psychic Crystal Mystery
Series. Book One is Sixth Sense; Book Two is Homecoming Homicides. Book Three is
called Murder on the Repositioning Cruise.I have a new women’s fiction book coming out this year in The
Lobster Cove Series from The Wild Rose Press (TWRP) called The Widows’ Gallery.
I’m very excited to be participating in this series. Lobster Cove is a quaint and
quirky fictional town on the coast of Maine near Bar Harbor. Participating TWRP
authors write stories across all lines as long as they’re set in Lobster Cove.Here’s the blurb for The Widows’ Gallery:Four recently widowed women meet on a Mediterranean cruise, bond
over the Renaissance masterpiece, The Birth
of Venus, in Florence, Italy, and find love, friendship and joy in their joint
venture to open an art gallery in the quaint, quirky, coastal town of Lobster Cove,
Maine.Please tell us some fun
facts about your latest book, Stones.The Colonoscopy Club (Now the published novel Stones) finaled
in the GRW Unpublished Maggie Awards for Excellence in 2005 in the Single Title
category.I lived in Florence, Italy, for six months during my junior year
in college, where I studied Art History, Italian, English, Mythology and Religion.
Part of Stones is set in Florence. The story is also set in Atlanta, Miami, and
Palm Coast. I was born in Miami and currently live in Atlanta and I own a beach
condo in Palm Coast. My central character owns an upscale jewelry boutique called
Stones, hence the name of the novel. I love jewelry, which is why I chose that career
for my heroine. My birthstone is an emerald which is why I wanted an emerald necklace
on the cover. A priceless emerald medallion is also featured prominently in the
book.In Stones, Julie is planning her son’s wedding and in real life,
I’m planning my daughter’s wedding.The first line and my favorite line of the book is “Thank
God for lint.”The book will be officially released September 26. Right now
it’s only available in paperback. It was released early in paperback in time for
my appearance on a panel at the Decatur Book Festival Saturday August 30 from 10:00
a.m. to 10:45 a.m. called “Tackling Sensitive Issues in Fiction.” Additional
information about the event is available on https://www.facebook.com/events/623254154448358/
If you’re in the Atlanta area over Labor Day I hope you’ll attend the presentation/book
signing.Author Bio
Significant Others Marilyn is a finalist in the 2014 Georgia Romance Writers Published
Maggie Award for Excellence in the category Novel with Strong Romantic Elements
for her book Significant Others.Marilyn Baron is a public relations consultant in Atlanta. She’s
a member of Marketing for Romance Writers, Romance Writers of America and Georgia
Romance Writers (GRW) and the recipient of the GRW 2009 Chapter Service Award. She
writes humorous women’s fiction, romantic thrillers/suspense, historicals and paranormal.
She has won writing awards in Single Title, Suspense Romance, Paranormal/Fantasy
Romance and Novel with Strong Romantic Elements. Marilyn blogs at Petit Fours and
Hot Tamales at www.petitfoursandhotamales.com.
She serves on the Roswell Reads steering committee.She and her sister, Sharon Goldman, just released a play about
Alzheimer’s called Memory Lane. You can find out more about Marilyn’s books and
short stories and listen to a medley of the music from Memory Lane on her Web site
at www.marilynbaron.com or view it on
YouTube at http://youtu.be/Hgi_mIdt5MA.Author Social Media
Website www.marilynbaron.comTwitter https://twitter.com/MarilynBaronPinterest http://www.pinterest.com/marilynbaron5/