Author Archives: Sylvie Grayson

Birthday card humour

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I had a belated birthday celebration with some family members yesterday. My brother-in-law gave me a card that struck me as so funny. He said he’d been trying to figure out who to give it to, and decided at the last minute that I would get it. Here is the picture on the front. I spent a few minutes trying to decide if I knew any of these women from old family photos. But as I read the card, I realized- Nope, that wasn’t the point.

The front reads – “Recent studies revealed that the kind of man a woman finds attractive can differ, depending upon the time of the month…”

Inside it says – “For example, if she is ovulating, she is attracted to men with rugged masculine features. However, if she is in the other time of the month (or especially if she is menopausal…) she tends to be more attracted to a man with duct tape over his mouth and an axe lodged in his forehead… while he is on fire.

No further studies are expected.”

Oh, my gosh. I laughed myself silly. Does this type of humour appeal to you? I know my sense of humour doesn’t work with everyone. I tend to crack jokes and get a blank look back, from someone who hasn’t heard my comments before.

We need more laughter in these strange times. What makes you laugh?

Noble Fir makes Cones

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The noble firs around our balcony have gone crazy creating cones. Every tree has a big crown of pale green cones newly grown in the last few weeks. They’re beautiful.

Fir Cones

I’m still working on Jake PI, Book Three of Lies He Told. Almost finished the proofing. Will let you know the release date any day now. Hope you are keeping safe and happy in these strange times. Best, Sylvie

Skunk Cabbage growing fast

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Well, I’m back. My website was hacked a month ago, and it is finally functional again. I was afraid everything would be lost, but apparently not. Thank you to the people who managed to scrub it clean and make it work again. Hello to my readers. I have missed being in touch with you.

These are junior skunk cabbages, also known as Yellow Arum, just coming out of the ground. They grow in the ditches and hedges all around on Vancouver Island and are related to a similar plant in Asia. Below are the more mature plants, taken about 10 days later. I took these pictures while out on my bike rides, something I was able to do while social distancing. 🙂

See how big they are? They grow fast once spring hits. Do they have a scent? Oh, yes, they do. Thus the name – skunk cabbage.

How have you all been? Safe and healthy, I hope. I have managed a bit of writing, but very much miss my get-togethers with my writing groups, as well as being able to post updates here. Hopefully, things will be back to normal soon–the new normal–whatever that is going to look like.

Stay well, hang in there, Best wishes, Sylvie

Free book to start Last War series, get you through the pandemic

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Did you get it?

Khandarken Rising, The Last War: Book One

is free with one click

https://dl.bookfunnel.com/52m0ugmlm6

Khandarken Rising, Book One by SylvieGrayson

The best way to start this series.

Sci fi/fantasy at it’s best. Here’s a way to escape for a while 🙂

Major Dante Regiment must find a way to protect Beth, as the Emperor is not the only one causing chaos in Khandarken

The Emperor has been defeated. New countries have arisen from the ashes of the old Empire. The citizens swear they will never need to fight again.

Bethlehem Farmer is helping her brother Abram run Farmer Holdings in south Khandarken after their father died in the final battles. But when Abram takes a trip with Uncle Jade into the northern territory and disappears without a trace, suddenly things are not what they seem and no one can be trusted.

Cabin fever setting in? Here’s a free read…

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Dear Readers,

How are you holding up? Is cabin fever setting in? I have to admit I took a drive the other day just to get out of the house. What alarmed me was there were no cars on the highway. Well, okay, there were some cars, but so few I hardly noticed them. And most of the vehicles were delivery trucks—probably making sure we don’t run out of toilet paper, which is a good thing.

My question today is – Do you need something to read?

These are tough times and I’m happy to send you a link for a free download of the first book in The Last War series

Khandarken Rising, The Last War: Book One.

Just click on the link and download your copy – https://dl.bookfunnel.com/52m0ugmlm6

Khandarken Rising, Book One by SylvieGrayson

Major Dante Regiment must find a way to protect Beth, as the Emperor is not the only one causing chaos in Khandarken

The Emperor has been defeated. New countries have arisen from the ashes of the old Empire. The citizens swear they will never need to fight again.

Bethlehem Farmer is helping her brother Abram run Farmer Holdings in south Khandarken after their father died in the final battles. But when Abram takes a trip with Uncle Jade into the northern territory and disappears without a trace, suddenly things are not what they seem and no one can be trusted.

Readers comments

5 Stars – . I could not put this down. This is full of mystery, romance, obsession. I can’t wait for the second book. It kept me guessing, with all the twist and turns. Will we get our happy ending ? No spoilers here means u gotta read this, I promise you will enjoy it

5 Stars – Major Dante seeks justice for Beth in the tough world of Khandarken. Loved this book and couldn’t stop reading. Ready for more in this superb story.

5 Stars – I couldn’t help but think to myself while reading this a feeling of deja vu. Like I had heard this story before or like it reminded me of something. And then it hit me. It sounded similar to the fall of the Ottoman Empire after WW1. The new countries that came forth. The battles. The new rulers and emperors fighting to keep their territory. And the citizens, adjusting to the new normal. When I made that connection, I instantly became more excited to keep reading. And then I realized that this story is one of a kind in its own and couldn’t be truly compared to anything but itself. It has so many unique characteristics to it. The personal relationships are intriguing and different from many other fictional relationships. The names are cool, the plot gets thicker with each page, and I loved the author’s style. It became evident that I was addicted to reading the book once I was sad to be finished. I’m going to give this a strong recommendation. It’s my kind of book.

Just click on the link and enjoy the read. Let me know what you think.

https://dl.bookfunnel.com/52m0ugmlm6

Till next time— Stay safe

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All my best,
Sylvie

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