Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 

Photo by Autumn Mott Rodeheaver on Unsplash 

 

Autumn is my favourite time of the year: the weather, the colours, the leaves, the crispness in the air, cozy sweaters, the food, and the holidays! Halloween rules, of course, but you can't go wrong with Thanksgiving, either. We had our dinner yesterday at my sister's house. I thought I'd share a few photos of the feast (I came early and helped with the prep)...

 

The massive charcuterie board that went the entire length of the table--it was impossible not to snack! There was a variety of crackers, cheeses, deli meats, pepper strips, baby carrots, grapes, fresh figs, and dried apricots. One end had a bowl of hot pepper jelly (excellent on a cracker with brie) and the other end had a bowl of hummus, homemade by my niece. 
 

The platter in the background is full of homemade spanakopita, which is a Greek spinach-cheese pastry made with filo. Everyone agrees my sister has perfected the recipe.

This was my dinner (starting at the bottom and going clockwise): mashed potatoes; homemade cranberry sauce; green beans with almonds; roasted cauliflower; mixed greens salad with beets, apples, and goat cheese; and glazed carrots. There was also a butternut squash soup.

I meant to take more photos, like of the soup and the dessert table, but I was distracted and forgot (oops). The food was all excellent and I'm looking forward to leftovers. The company was also good, which is really what it's about. I hope all who are celebrating this weekend are having a fantastic time!

What I'm thankful for: getting to enjoy another beautiful autumn.

Are you celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend? What are you thankful for? Share in the comments...

Cheers,

Aspasia

Don't forget to follow me on my official site: AspasiaSBissas.com, and  if you're looking for your next read, I've got you covered!

 

Love Lies Bleeding

Bleeding Heart

*Blood Magic

*Tooth & Claw

(Links take you to all available stores. Books marked * are free everywhere other than Amazon. Love Lies Bleeding and Bleeding Heart are also available in paperback.)

 

Happy Canada Day!

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Happy Canada Day to all Canadians, no matter where they find themselves on 1 July!

Did you know that Canada Day is not our independence day? It's Canada's birthday (happy 152nd!) July 1st marks the anniversary of Confederation, or the day the first four provinces officially joined to create the Dominion of Canada.

Long weekends are also the perfect time to catch up on your reading (how else are you going to digest all that BBQ?) Take advantage of Smashword's sale and get my novel Love Lies Bleeding for half price (and Blood Magic, as always, is free). Stop by my official website and say hi too! Support Canadian indie writers and have a good day 🍁

If you want to learn more about Canada, watch this short video by a couple of resident experts:

New Book and Free Short Story

Hi, all! Sorry it's been a while since I've posted here, but as you can see below, I've been busy with new projects :) I have a new blog now, where I post about herbs, books, writing, creativity, and cool places to see. I may still return to Whimsy Bower, if the interest is there. What do you think--should I keep posting here, or would you rather follow me to my new digs? Comment to let me know, and in the meantime check out my new books (did I mention one is free?)...

What happens when a predator loves its prey?

Centuries-old Mara is dying a slow death when she meets Lee, a young man whose life has never belonged to him. Thrown together, they're forced to fight those who would destroy them and survive a slew of enemies they never expected, even as Mara falls into a downward spiral of delusion and obsession. Will she make a devil's deal to save both their souls? With pasts like theirs, can they ever have a future?

Read reviews of Love Lies Bleeding here.

Available in paperback and ebook at Amazon, iBooks, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and other booksellers, including indie shops.

On the run from both vampires and hunters, Mara and Lee are forced to confront the bleak reality of their future together. But an unexpected turn of events offers Mara the chance to shift things in her favor--at a cost. Will she walk away or will she embrace the magic?

Blood Magic is a standalone short story that takes place within the novel Love Lies Bleeding by Aspasia S. Bissas. You don't need to read Love Lies Bleeding to enjoy Blood Magic (but it doesn't hurt)

Read a review of Blood Magic here.

Available as a FREE download at Smashwords, iBooks, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and other online booksellers.

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