Author: Elise

Review – The Soul Summoner

Review – The Soul Summoner

Posted December 1, 2016 by Elise in Reviews / 2 Comments

This book has been on my TBR list for ages, and I’m so glad I finally got around to reading it! The blurb: Blessed or cursed with a connection to the souls of others, Sloan Jordan can see the best in people…and the worst. With nothing more than a glance at a photograph, she can […]

A journey underwater

A journey underwater

Posted November 30, 2016 by Elise in Random / 5 Comments

I recently spent a couple of weeks in Egypt, staying in the small town of Dahab, which is one of my favourite places in the world (as well as serving as the inspiration behind Fidda Hilal in my novel, Trouble in Paradise). A lot of that time was spent diving in the Gulf of Aqaba, […]

Fast cake

Posted November 30, 2016 by Elise in Recipes / 0 Comments

Thanks to Corine from my reader group for sending me this recipe! Ingredients: 1 box of angel food cake mix 1 can of crushed pineapple in juice Instructions: Mix quickly, and when it starts to foam, pour into a sheet cake pan and bake at 350 for 20 minutes or so, until lightly golden brown. […]

Review – Grave Homecoming by Lily Harper Hart

Review – Grave Homecoming by Lily Harper Hart

Posted November 30, 2016 by Elise in Reviews / 0 Comments

First of all, big thanks to Team Blackwood member Quenby for recommending this series to me. Just like you guys, I find a lot of books through word of mouth, so I love to hear what you’re reading! Blurb for book 1 – Grave Homecoming Maddie Graves is returning home, and it’s under unfortunate circumstances. […]

Finding peace in Egypt

Finding peace in Egypt

Posted November 11, 2016 by Elise in Random / 0 Comments

With all the negativity in the world these past few weeks, I’ve been privileged to spend some more time in Dahab. You’ve probably never heard of this small Egyptian town halfway up the Sinai peninsula, but if you want an example of how multiculturalism can thrive, it’s the perfect place. There’s little money here, but […]

Review – Welcome to Lovely by Candace Clark

Review – Welcome to Lovely by Candace Clark

Posted October 30, 2016 by Elise in Reviews / 0 Comments

What’s the book about? Discover the evil lurking in the shadows as reporter Samantha Roberts helps Detective Daniel Drake to uncover the secrets behind a murder in small-town USA. Her life is in danger and their love is on the line… Welcome to Lovely. One hot August morning, the residents of the sleepy Appalachian Mountain […]

The best chocolate cupcakes

The best chocolate cupcakes

Posted October 30, 2016 by Elise in Blackwood, Recipes / 6 Comments

Olivia, the female lead in my latest work-in-progress, loves to cook, as does Georgia in Gray is my Heart, so I thought I’d add a few of their recipes to my blog. I can just imagine them cooking these cakes for Nye, Xavier, and the rest of the Blackwood team! WARNING: This recipe makes A […]

The Bliss Series by Michelle Jo Quinn

The Bliss Series by Michelle Jo Quinn

Posted October 6, 2016 by Elise in Reviews / 2 Comments

I’ve always been a sucker for romance, and one of the first authors I met when I began writing myself was the lovely Michelle Jo Quinn. I fell in love with the characters in her Bliss series, and even borrowed a couple of them to appear in my Trouble series. And I’m super happy to say […]

An interview with Emmy and Black – Part 1

Posted October 5, 2016 by Elise in Blackwood / 28 Comments

Today, Emmy and Black are here to answer your questions, and maybe give a few hints of things to come in the Blackwood series… EN: So, why a security company? Black: *Shrugs* Figured I should do something I was good at. Nate thought the same way. EN: You didn’t consider something a little less dangerous? […]

Why I give a fuck

Why I give a fuck

Posted September 23, 2016 by Elise in Blackwood, Writing / 22 Comments

The other day, I was reading my reviews on Amazon (I know, I know—I should avoid them, but they’re just there), and one stood out that got me thinking: I did enjoy the book, but there was far too much use of the f word. This word was overdone and for me, it popped up […]