Last customers at the Coffee Cottage gone for the day, Jane and I tore into the eagerly anticipated package. Expecting early sample copies of “The Essence of Courage,” imagine our surprise when we found five copies of “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” with publishing company advertising on the covers. Through a little sleuthing of our […]
While you’ve been seeing “The Essence of Courage” featured as a great gift for your valentine, Cinnamah-Brosia and her friends have been planning the Official Book Launch Party for Sunday, February 19th at 2 PM. The theme is Late 1960’s – Early 1970’s style — the early day’s of Miss Dot’s Cafe. It’s all on […]
It all began with a symphony of butterflies! Asked the inspiration for Cinnamah-Brosia’s inspirational collection, The Essence of Courage, prompts different aspects of the answer. When you read The Essence of Courage, you quickly learn (if you read the introductory material – strongly recommended) that my story with this book began over 12 years ago. […]
Roses, chocolate, jewelry, maybe even an exciting adventure . . . all beautiful, thoughtful gifts to be sure. Finding the perfect Valentine gift that will touch her heart is really an art. Cinnamah-Brosia (see book synopsis below) and her friends are happy to help. They suggest a beautiful addition to any of those gifts — […]
While Cinnamah-Brosia and I wonder about how to best attract attention for The Essence of Courage, it’s become a “hot new release” in its category on Amazon. Only the top 3 are shown on the screen, and it’s right there! Do you see the bubbles floating and the flares bursting? Please help us further spread […]
Promised several days ago as a “tomorrow” post — obviously not. With some publishing modifications in place, The Essence of Courage, now resides in its new place on Amazon. It’s rankings are high in its category, and that is exciting! It means lots of you have been grabbing a copy. THANK YOU! Have you grabbed […]
When your best laid plans for a new direction turn south, what do you find around the next unexpected curve? That twist took my straight into the world of essential oils thirteen years ago. That destination had its own curve — a high learning curve, that is. Truth is, as I discovered the oils and […]
Excitement grows in our garden! The Essence of Courage e-book edition was released on Amazon this past week. The print edition is less than 3 weeks away. We, of course, would like the world to know, and then to tell everyone else you know, too. Happy reviews are the very best way to help an […]
We just visited a blog titled: Rediscovering Lost Arts from Our Mothers. Isn’t that just so appropriate since Cinnamah-Brosia kept so many of her Gram’s favorite recipes for her Coffee Cottage? Check out this recipe for Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze. Absolutely perfect for Autumn when the apples are there freshest! This may […]
Choosing the items Cinnamah-Brosia serves at her Coffee Cottage proved to be great fun and a little overwhelming. When I thought I had chosen them all, reality hit: there was NO chocolate on the menu. Correction needed for sure! It appears a bit ironic, we know, to include chocolate in the chapter on self-control. We […]
