Friday, January 21, 2022

Baby its Cold!


As the rain beats against the windows and the furnace and fireplace work double duty to keep our 1970's southern ranch protected against the predicted storm, I am making a mental note of what to do all weekend. 

If the power goes out, should I find a window and sit and read? Should we get out the canned fuel stove to cook our soup? Shall we flip a coin to see who gets to use the one bent snow shovel? We dragged it from New Hampshire all the way to North Carolina, so we ought to give it a try.

I sold my two Flexible Flyer sleds to an antique dealer, but we are at that age when watching the snow come down is better (and safer) than walking or playing in it.

Whatever happens this weekend, I will make a point to continue cleaning and reorganizing my office (i.e. the third bedroom) and maybe get back to writing my current book. 

As always, find all of my titles HERE.

Stay safe!

Nancy Lee Badger


Friday, January 14, 2022

A New Year and a New Start


It is January 2022 and I am thankful I am here! The road ahead is still filled with danger but I am hopeful the trip will be fantastic. The pandemic is dragging on. We got our THIRD shot and just updated our masks to KN95 (thanks for giving us some, Sis!)

While we all hope for life to return to 'normal', many of us understand that the word 'normal' might never describe life in the United States. Snow is due in a few days, which people all agree is both pretty and a headache. Here in North Carolina, it is usually only experienced once a winter.

Even so, there is hope. I was throwing carrots onto the lawn for our wild rabbits that hop around and saw these:

 


Last fall, I filled in the divot in the ground where they bloom because all summer I kept tripping into it. I was very surprised yesterday to see these hardy daffodils pushing up through the frozen dirt. This makes me very hopeful: life goes on.

I am back writing and working, specifically, on the next book in my Treasure Tales series, which follows Love, Hamish, The earl's Treasure, and The Duke's Diamond. I also find time to read and listen to audio books. Currently reading Sold on You by Cheyenne McCray and listening in the car to Joy to the Wolves by Terry Spear.

So, grab a book (see all of mine HERE) and stay healthy and protected for the long haul.

Nancy Lee Badger

Writing Romance since 2010

Friday, December 31, 2021

Happy Hogmanay!

Hogmanay is the Scots word for the last day of the old year and is synonymous with the celebration of the New Year in the Scottish manner. 

They normally follow the night by further celebrating the morning of New Year's Day (1 January) or in some cases, 2 January—a Scottish bank holiday. 

The origins of Hogmanay are unclear, but it may be derived from Norse and Gaelic observances of the winter solstice. Whatever...I am thrilled that the days are getting longer!

Many are happy to see 2021 end. With the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to spread its viciousness across the world, the holiday celebration is restrained. New York City, for instance, has a population on the island of Manhattan of nearly 2 million. However, only fifteen thousand guests are allowed to stand in Times Square to view the ball drop, which heralds in 2022.

Watching the ball drop from the comfort of home is our tradition. Comfort food, a roaring fire, a purring cat, old movies, family (all vaccinated), reading one of my BOOKS, and sleeping late the next day is comforting as well as healthy. (COMFORT being the important aspect of the holiday)

However you choose to celebrate the New Year, keep safe!

Nancy Lee Badger

Friday, December 24, 2021

Happy Holidays to All from Author Nancy Lee Badger

 


Another year, another Christmas, and many good wishes to my family, friends, and readers. I celebrated the release of my 40th Romance novel and I am working on number 41. 

Please check out all my book buy links HERE and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, and my Amazon Author Page.

Let's hope for a better and even healthier New Year and remember... however you enjoy the holidays, remember to keep safe and think of others by wearing your mask. It protected hubby and me.








Happy Holidays!

Nancy Lee Badger


Friday, December 17, 2021

It is Almost Christmas!


The week before Christmas is filled with special treats. No, I am not talking only about sugar cookies, gingerbread boys, or pies. It is also about Christmas lights, brightly lit trees in living rooms, and gayly wrapped gifts beneath those trees.

I would be remiss if I did not remind you that books make great gifts for young and old readers. With little time to receive on-line orders, check out a book store near you and do not forget the smaller independent stores. They have shelves and tables full of books.

Quail Ridge Books off Six Forks Road in Raleigh, North Carolina carries a couple of my titles such as Heaven-Sent Warrior and Heaven-Sent Highlander. Your recipient can download books, so a Gift Card from any book distributor also makes a lovely gift.

 


Find all Buy Links

HERE




Find all Buy Links

 HERE






Have a healthy, Happy holiday!

Nancy Lee Badger

Friday, December 10, 2021

Fighting Fires in Books by Author Nancy Lee Badger


I recently enjoyed lunch at a little place called Barry's Cafe in Cary, North Carolina. They offer a discount to former and current firefighters. In fact, the walls are covered with badges, helmets, and an axe or two. 

Years ago, I became an EMT (emergency medical technician) for the local volunteer fire department in Rumney, New Hampshire. Later, my hubby and I joined the actual fire department. We got boots, bunker gear, helmets, and everything!

Even later, I became an emergency medical dispatcher, also known as a 911 operator, for the State of New Hampshire. To say we support rescue and safety personnel is a given. Ideas for some of my books came from my past experiences. Here are a few:


A steamy love story between 
two New Hampshire firefighters


 A sweet tale set in Vermont



A steamy love story
set on a North Carolina
Army base

Stay safe and read books!
Nancy Lee Badger




Friday, December 3, 2021

December Books by Nancy Lee Badger

Another week, another new month, and the holiday lights are up outside our house. All that's left is to decorate the tree. It's only four feet tall and artificial. We used to cut our own tree when we lived in rural New Hampshire, but once my mother-in-law passed, we decided to use her little tree. We moved to North Carolina and into a small ranch house. The tree looks fine.

Last year, the tree went up but I never got the time to decorate it. Seems a relative was ill, then tested positive for Covid-19, which put our house into quarantine. That lasted until we got tested on December 31st (both negative) so the Christmas holiday and even New Year's were quiet celebrations.

However you enjoy the holidays, remember to keep safe and think of others by wearing your mask. It protected hubby and me.

And if you are looking for books 
to put under the tree...








Happy Holidays!

Nancy Lee Badger