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Some Exciting #News – #StJohnsRiverEcoTours – #NotesFromTheRiver Weekly Blog

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As many of you know, my Riverbend series is based on a fictional small Florida town, located not very far from where I live, and peopled with the eccentric characters who dwell in my slightly warped brain. The first book in the series, Swamp Ghosts, was inspired by my real life friends, Captain Jeanne Bell and her photographer husband, Doug Little. Sadly, we lost Jeanne a few months ago (see my post here), but Doug has decided the very best way to honor her memory is to continue with their extremely popular Eco tours aboard Jeanne’s custom-built boat, the Naiad.

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Doug is an excellent wildlife photographer, and is filled with interesting and often amazing information on the habitat and history of the St. Johns River. He’s eager to share all of it, and to that end, Doug has completely revamped the St. Johns River Eco Tours website. Let me tell you, it is looking SHARP! There are lots of new features, including sections on local authors, exploring the river, downloadable bird and wildlife checklists, and tons of other goodies.

One of the brand new features is a weekly blog, and I’m extremely proud to say I’ve been asked to author it. I’m both honored and excited! Every Wednesday, I’ll be posting about wildlife, birds, new things spotted on the river, and any other topic that fits the theme of the blog:  “Notes From the River.”

I’m hereby inviting ALL of you to check out the “New and Improved” St. Johns River Eco Tours Website, and explore all the cool new things you’ll find there. Navigate the site via the links at the top of each page, most of which include dropdown menus.

You’ll be able to learn about the history of the river, ecology, local authors, the SJR Team, and more. PLUS, you’ll be able to book a tour, so you can see the wonders of the St. Johns River for yourself. It’s a fantastic, beautiful, and entertaining experience you’ll never forget. I know. I’ve been on the tour many, many times over the years, and I can honestly say it changed my life. It might or might not inspire you to write a romantic suspense novel like I did, but I can guarantee you’ll never have a more relaxing and enjoyable afternoon. 

While you’re on the SJR website, don’t forget to click on the Blog button, and check out Notes From the River. Please take a moment to read my introductory post (click on the Continue Reading button at the bottom to see the whole post). I hope you’ll leave a comment to let me know what you think, and that you’ll follow the blog, as well. (You can follow each post individually and/or use the RSS Feed button at the top of the page).

I’m really thrilled to have this chance to share a bit of Florida with all you good folks, so I’m looking forward to reading your comments, and answering questions on many of Florida’s  nature-related topics.

Please help us get this website and blog off to a  great start by sharing with the Immediate World. THANKS!

Can’t wait to see you there!

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“Mine! Go get your OWN turtle!”
Photograph by Doug Little

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Finding Hunter: Riverbend Book 2

 

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My Inspiration for Everly’s General Store in Wake-Robin Ridge,
Though Everly’s is Much Larger, Of Course

Finally decided to set up an author page, focused on writing. Not just my own, though there will be plenty of that, but also discussions and interactions with other writers, as well. Bookin’ It was always intended to be a blog focused on reading, to include book reviews, covers, release dates, and discovering new authors, via interviews and recommendations. It will remain the same as it has always been, but my personal content will be moved here. This will include news on promos, giveaways, and release dates of my books. It will also feature excerpts from my published books, and from new works in progress.

You’ll be able to get sneak peeks at some of the things I have in the works right now, and be able to make comments on those, as well. And you’ll be able to ask questions at any time, about my published books, my characters & more. If it concerns Wake-Robin Ridge, Swamp Ghosts, or Summer Magic, it’s fair game. If you have ideas and thoughts about sequels or new plot lines you’d like to see, let me know. I’ve got the sequels to both Wake-Robin Ridge and Swamp Ghosts well underway. Want to get a hint of what’s coming up for Mac and Sarah, or have thoughts about what will happen with Hunter and Willow? Here’s the place to ask. Have a question about something that happened in one of my books? Ask me, but be sure to mark it “SPOILERS” when appropriate, so we don’t give anything away to new readers.

If you are a writer, and want to talk about your new book, have a discussion on Prologues: For or Against, or are wondering just how hard it is to self-publish an e-book, feel free to ask that, too. I’ll be glad to open up a post or discussion, if I haven’t already got one underway. I’ll be throwing out topics for discussion, too, on everything from How To Beat Writer’s Block, to Researching Celtic Mythology. Anything and everything pertaining to writing, in other words. Of course, until this gets going, I’ll probably have to wing it with sharing about my own stuff, but I hope it will soon be a real mix of topics and discussions. That’s my goal.

In the meantime, have fun. Enjoy the photos and excerpts, and don’t be shy. Can’t wait to hear from you guys!

Please don’t forget to push that FOLLOW button, and join us. And if you are writer, say hi! I probably have questions geared just for you!