TJ Wilde Trilogy · Duxbridge Mysteries · Jennifer McCaffrey Mysteries
After a little bit of a hiccup with Underway, the first two books in the TJ Wilde Trilogy are now available in Audiobooks.
Thanks to AI technology making leaps and bounds, it is to a point where I am happy to use it for the narration. With a few tweaks here and there, it’s a great listen.
Run Aground Audiobook available here
Underway Audiobook available here
They join the Audiobook of the first book in the Duxbridge Mysteries Series
The level of cuteness in my house is off the charts:
Trixie’s 9.5 week photo
Making great progress in their relationship
8-week sweater (Scout hand-me-down)
She outgrew the other sweater in the first week – this one was Scout’s at 12-14 weeks, and was roomy on her. I think Trixie will be out of this one in a week to 10 days. Since she only wears it on extremely cold days outside, I usually go to the thrift store and shop in the toddler section for puppy needs.
Santa hat was met with a lack of enthusiasm.
Regardless, she was adorable
Fall has turned chilly and Sully has turned into a kitteh burrito:
I think he’s adjusted to his new home…
I was sitting on the exercise ball that I use for my office chair. I was participating in a chat about my newest novel, Underway, and Emma Kate came in and was meowing at me. I ignored her. At my peril.
She reached up and stuck a claw into my exercise ball, and that’s all they wrote. LOL
Can’t be mad at her, she’s 17 years old and wants what she wants and usually gets what she wants.
New ball will be here on Thursday.
Meanwhile, she retreated to the bedroom to sulk because I yelled at her.
In my defense, one does tend to squeal when one is falling on one’s ass.
Cross-posted from What’s 4 Dinner Solutions.
One of my favorite things is recipes in fiction novels. I’ve featured quite a few of them here.
So when I began to write my own fiction, I wanted to include recipes. Run Aground (Book 1 in the TJ Wilde Trilogy – for sale here) featured Smashed Potatoes and Lemon Piccata Chicken
My newest book, Underway (Book 2 in the TJ Wilde Trilogy) features two recipes. Tahini Walnut Rolls (recipe here) and Sausage and Grapes below.
Underway is on sale now, here. You can read Chapters 1 and 2 here.
…I decided to experiment with flavors I would have never thought of on my own. Facebook and blog friend Michael F, shared a recipe on Facebook from Italy, in Italian no less, and the photo intrigued me. I let google translate the recipe (which was a hoot) and went about putting my touches into it.
It was so unusual, my most reliable recipe testers politely declined my dinner invite. Totally understandable. But I will tell you I was pleasantly surprised how well this turned out. If you like pork and apples, this has a similar flavor palate. It was also quick and easy to prepare. I’m glad I decided to experiment.
All right, if you’re up for something new and different, here you go, tonight’s featured recipe.
Sausage and Grapes
skillet
Slice sausage links into four pieces each, add to skillet and fry on medium high for about 10 minutes. Add onion and fennel seeds, cook another 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent. Add grapes, stir until well mixed, cover and let simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes while pasta cooks.
Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
You can toss with the sausage mixture, or serve separately. Serve with Parmesan.
The pasta was my addition. When I asked Michael what would be a good side, he suggested eggplant or roasted potatoes. Roasted zucchini spears would probably work well, too.
Annie DeMoranville 