As a change of pace, we thought we’d share a little anecdote, a true story that continues to make us laugh… While writing one of the scenes in LOVE DECANTED, a scene involving Peter, one of the main characters, and his sons, Anthony and Alex, we contemplated what an angry 8-old-boy might say or do. … Read more
An outstanding white from North Macedonia that represents tremendous value for the money… Name: Temjanika Desire Vintage: 2017 Producer: Château Sopot Region/Country: Vardar Valley, Central Region (Povardarje), North Macedonia Grape Varietal(s): Temjanika – also knows as Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains Alcohol Level: 13% Consumed: At a dinner party with friends Recommended By: Purchased it … Read more
A very good IGT from a spectacular region in Italy… Name: Poggio al Tufo Rompicollo Vintage: 2015 Producer: Poggio al Tufo Region/Country: Maremma Toscana, Tuscany, Italy Grape Varietal(s): Sangiovese (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) Alcohol Level: 13% Consumed: At home on a brisk fall evening Recommended By: Picked it off the shelf at the LCBO … Read more
A big, bold Tempranillo from Toro, Spain… Name: Numanthia Vintage: 2011 Producer: Numanthia Region/Country: Toro, Spain Grape Varietal(s): Tempranillo Alcohol Level: 14.5% Consumed: At home Recommended By: Picked it off the shelf at the Heathrow Airport Duty Free Cost: $69.00 CAD at the LCBO Bottle Presentation: An interesting combination of gothic and Egyptian styles with … Read more
We are thrilled to announce our first novel, LOVE DECANTED, will be out in the next couple of months. After a long creative journey involving multiple revisions and reams of paper (all recycled thereafter), we are finally ready to send our baby out into the universe, so to speak. LOVE DECANTED falls within the romance … Read more
In a previous post, we talked about dealing with rejection in the context of submitting manuscripts to literary agents. In this latest edition of Emilie’s Musings, we want to expand on one particular aspect of book submissions, namely “radio silence.” By “radio silence” we mean a lack of response. As we’ve come to learn, many … Read more