Writer's Musings

20 Aug 2017

New Words to Improve your Vocabulary

The more I read, the more I find out that there are plenty of words I don’t even know exist and have no idea what it means. Most of the words below come from the book “Fallen Leaves” by Will Durant, the same author of the eleven volumes of “Story of Civilization”. The man is…

2 Aug 2017

The Wentworth Legacy Giveaways

Enter for a chance to win a copy of The Wentworth Legacy: A Long Island Novel (Kindle Edition) by Rosalinda R Morgan. Winners will be randomly selected after Giveaway has ended, up to 2 winners. Requirements for participation: · Resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. · 18+ years…

15 Jul 2017

A Great Summer Read – “The Iron Butterfly”

Just in time for the summer reading. “The Iron Butterfly” by Rosalinda R Morgan is discounted to $1.99 on Kindle for a limited time this summer. Get your copy today at Amazon and enjoy a great read. “The Iron Butterfly” is a gripping tale about the intense devotion and ordeal of Regina Buendia, a young…

28 Jun 2017

TEN MORE WORDS TO IMPROVE YOUR VOCABULARY

As I catch up on my 2017 reading challenge, I am still aware of how many new words I come across in all the books that I read. I’m not a speed reader. I read every word and when new word appears that I don’t know, Mr. Webster comes in handy all the time.…

16 Jun 2017

Have you ever grown potatoes?

I like gardening but for an occasional tomato, I never planted any other vegetables or root crops. I’m a flower gardener and I love all kinds of flowers but my favorites are roses. Lately, I’m venturing into new territory. I love learning something new. I’ve been experimenting with container plants. I love “Marguerite”, the sweet potato…

12 Jun 2017

How many red roses do you have in your garden?

Today is National Red Rose Day. A red rose conjures of romantic love, passion, respect and courage. In celebration of the National Red Rose Day, I’m listing the red roses in my garden. I have 21 red roses, 17 varieties. 1. 1 Mister Lincoln – dark red – Hybrid Tea 2. 2 Veterans’ Honor…

27 May 2017

MEMORIAL DAY – A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

Lest we forget, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s wars. Established in the 1860s during the American Civil War, Memorial Day tapped into the general human need to honor our dead who have done so much to serve this great country. Memorial Day…

25 May 2017

BAHALA NA (Come What May) reduced price in time for Memorial Day

With Memorial Day approaching, I am offering “BAHALA NA (Come What May)” on Kindle at a discounted price of $2.99 for a limited time starting today. “BAHALA NA (Come What May)” is dedicated to the men of the armed forces who fought bravely to protect my old country, The Philippines, against the Japanese forces. “BAHALA…

18 May 2017

TEN WORDS TO IMPROVE YOUR VOCABULARY THIS MONTH

English is not my native language but I am curious enough to learn a new word all the time. When I read a book and come upon a new word, I have a habit of checking it in my Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary. I have been doing this since I was in high school.…

30 Apr 2017

Rose Glossary

Here is a Rose Glossary to help you understand some rose terms and enjoy your rose gardening hobby to the fullest. AARS – All American Rose Selections AGRS – American Garden Rose Selections ADR rose – a winner in the German ADR rose trial (Allgemeine Deutsche Rosenneuheitenprüfung). No chemical pesticides have…