Let's see if you know naval history ....
1. On this day in 1812, USS CONSTITUTION captured the HMS Java after a three hour battle off the coast of Brazil.
2. USS CONSTITUTION is nicknamed "Old Ironside".
3. On this day in 1860, the Royal Navy launched its the first iron clad warship, HMS WARRIOR.
4. In WARRIOR'S REDEMPTION, Danielle Dearmon, travels through time from modern Texas to Medieval Scotland.
Scotland. Sigh.
5. On this day in 1845, Texas is admitted as the 28th US State.
6. USS Texas was launched on June 28, 1892 as the first American battleship.
7. Battleship - a science fiction movie based on the "peg in grid" game - was filmed on board the USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor.
8. The USS Missouri - Mighty Mo - used its nine 16 inch/50 caliber guns to earn 11 battle stars in WWII, Korea, and the Persian Gulf wars. Mighty Mo now stands guard over the warriors interned in the USS Arizona Memorial.
9. WARRIOR'S REDEMPTION is Melissa Mayhue's ninth book of time travel to Medieval Scotland.
Scotland. Sigh.
Speaking of naval history, Melissa has a connection to the US Navy. She was my guest during Fleet Week 2010 at this link. I am giving away a print copy of WARRIOR'S REDEMPTION to one randomly selected commenter:
Will the magic of modern romance help him defeat an evil ancient power?
MALCOLM MACDOWYLT sees himself a failed warrior, haunted by the death of the woman he married to become laird of Clan MacGahan. Neither his Viking heritage nor his claim to descend from Norse gods can restore his confidence in his ability to protect his people. His sister is held captive, her life in jeopardy, and his Magically powerful half brother wants him dead. The last thing he needs is more responsibility, but that's exactly what he gets when his Faerie mother-in-law arrives seeking justice for her daughter in the form of an enticing woman from seven hundred years in the future.
DANIELLE DEARMON has waited fifteen years to discover the life she is supposed to live. She just never dreamed she'd end up in the thirteenth century with a handsome Scot bent on saving everyone but himself.
With the lives of those most dear to him hanging in the balance, Malcolm sets out to battle a powerful evil Magic, only to learn that the redemption he seeks exists only in the arms of the woman he loves.
MALCOLM MACDOWYLT sees himself a failed warrior, haunted by the death of the woman he married to become laird of Clan MacGahan. Neither his Viking heritage nor his claim to descend from Norse gods can restore his confidence in his ability to protect his people. His sister is held captive, her life in jeopardy, and his Magically powerful half brother wants him dead. The last thing he needs is more responsibility, but that's exactly what he gets when his Faerie mother-in-law arrives seeking justice for her daughter in the form of an enticing woman from seven hundred years in the future.
DANIELLE DEARMON has waited fifteen years to discover the life she is supposed to live. She just never dreamed she'd end up in the thirteenth century with a handsome Scot bent on saving everyone but himself.
With the lives of those most dear to him hanging in the balance, Malcolm sets out to battle a powerful evil Magic, only to learn that the redemption he seeks exists only in the arms of the woman he loves.
To enter the giveaway,
1. Leave a comment about Faerie Godmothers - what would you ask for if you had one?
2. This giveaway is open to all readers.
3. Comments are open through Monday, January 2, 10 pm in Hawaii. I'll post the winner on Tuesday, January 3.
Mahalo,
Kim in Hawaii
2. This giveaway is open to all readers.
3. Comments are open through Monday, January 2, 10 pm in Hawaii. I'll post the winner on Tuesday, January 3.
Mahalo,
Kim in Hawaii
To learn more about Melissa and her books, check out her website at www.melissamayhue.com.
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| Melissa (right) with Margaret Mallory at RT. |
If I had a Faerie Godmother I would ask for good health for all of my friends and family.
ReplyDeleteif i can ask to Faerie Godmother first from all i want everyone in the world live in peace, no war, good economy and the last good heatlh and luck to everyone, my family, friends and me ;)
ReplyDeleteIf I had a faerie godmother I would ask for happiness and contentment for me and my family.
ReplyDeleteI believe Melissa's husband was a Naval Officer in the 70's. She had the opportunity to tour Europe and visit him at various ports while he was on deployment in Europe. FYI
ReplyDeleteI would wish for good health for my family and a much better year 2012 than the last one
ReplyDeleteI'd wish for better health for the family and for the motrgage to be paid off.
ReplyDeleteGotta love that cover, a man in a kilt gets my blood a boilin'. lol
ReplyDeleteHmm, a fairy godmother...I would wish for health and happiness for the rest of my family.
I cant wait to get this book, Melissa is an awesome writer I have got every one of her books with the exception of the new one.
ReplyDeleteMy Fairy Godmother would grant Peace & Harmony Health & Happiness No sickness .
have a good one Ann.
PS sorry Mary you got hacked I hope they get theirs BEG,
I'll ask the Faerie Godmother to bring a Happy New Year to you, Melissa, and all of your readers and to active and retired service personnel.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a Faerie Godmother, I would ask for peace in the world and health snd happiness for my family and friends, plus a copy of Warrior's Redemption.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are all so sweet! Thank you so much for hosting WARRIOR'S REDEMPTION today! And my thanks [as always!] to all the readers.
ReplyDelete~ Melissa
My wish is that everyone gets their HEA!
ReplyDeleteIf I had a Faerie Godmother, I'd ask for world Peace.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a Faerie Godmother, I would ask her for a cure for all cancers.
ReplyDeleteI love time travel romance and would love to read " Warriors Redemption".
Thank you for this opportunity and Happy New Year to everybody.
dpd333 (AT) aol dot com
Wow...before I read the comments I was thinking a bit smaller...as in a self-cleaning house...but I agree, I would ask for health and happiness for myself and and my family.
ReplyDeleteI think it's a case of be careful what you wish for. If I had a Faerie Godmother I'd go for the obvious: world peace, bountiful harvests, good health & happiness.
ReplyDeleteI would ask for health, longevity and peace for my loved ones. Without them, even all the money in the world wouldn't make me happy.
ReplyDeleteI love Melissa and have many of her books. If I had a fairy godmother, I'd wish for better health of my daughter who has a couple auto-immune diseases.
ReplyDeletei would ask for health for my children and granchildren then lots of money , the 3rd wish to make the whole world a better place
ReplyDeleteblackroze
I love Melissa. I'd ask for the return of my Mom & Dad and 2 brothers who passed way to soon. Just for even a day to feel the warmth of all their embraces. :) Thanks so much for this opportunity. Happy New Year all.
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If I had a Faerie Godmother, I would probably be selfish and wish for things for me and my family first. Then I would ask for the rest of the world.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a faerie godmother, I'd wish for health and happiness for myself and everyone I know ;)
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