April's Affections and Intrigues: Love and Mystery Bloom

Diane Pollock

Features & Posts

Spring Poem
May 6, 2012

Spring Ring...
April 15, 2009

Sweet Sixteen
February 4, 2009

Love all day...
February 15, 2008

84 comments posted.

Re: The Genesis Tree (11:11pm July 5, 2017):

I love fantasy, and this sounds unique!

Re: Slavemakers (5:56pm December 18, 2015):

It's hard to pick a favorite, but I definitely prefer dystopia and love The Hunger Games. I love having a strong female character to identify with like Katniss.

Re: Somewhere in Time (9:24pm December 3, 2015):

New to it!

Re: Resist (6:43pm November 19, 2015):

Kindle is my dream!

Re: The Wiregrass (11:27pm August 13, 2015):

Romantic memories!

Re: Darkest Misery (11:24pm August 13, 2015):

Exciting urban lifestyle!

Re: Fudging the Books (10:08pm August 5, 2015):

I love fishing in Minnesota's beautiful pine forests!

Re: Girl Spoken For (7:22pm June 26, 2015):

She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby!

Re: Cottonmouth and The End (6:48pm May 8, 2015):

I like the way I get tense while reading a thriller

Re: The Wood's Edge (6:28pm April 24, 2015):

My passion is politics and trying to make the world a better place...

Re: Nobody's Goddess (6:59pm April 23, 2015):

A fascinating concept...but sort of sad too

Re: The Vigil (10:35pm March 7, 2015):

I don't know how many times, a lot! :)

Re: Jack Staples And The City Of Shadows (8:53pm February 24, 2015):

Sounds like a great new series from an inventive author!

Re: Meet Me At The Beach (8:52pm February 24, 2015):

I had a lot of fun in my youth with my partner, working together on a Congressional campaign!

Re: Forever in My Heart (8:51pm February 24, 2015):

Intriguing!

Re: Hard to Come By (7:25pm November 25, 2014):

This would be my first!

Re: Dirty Deal (10:13pm August 27, 2014):

Snark yes, but not so much sarcasm!

Re: Saving Gracie (12:26pm August 23, 2014):

Taking more walks!

Re: Ain't She Sweet? (1:12am August 21, 2014):

Great relatable post! Love the title too!

Re: Firewall (11:22pm July 10, 2014):

Great info! Maybe it will help me get started!

Re: Mirror X (11:21pm July 10, 2014):

What a unique tale! Can't wait to read!

Re: Saving Amelie (8:54pm June 13, 2014):

A dark concept...was this difficult to write?

Re: Everything to Lose (7:16pm May 19, 2014):

Really enjoyed 15 Seconds! Hope to win!

Re: Cottonmouth and the River (6:30pm May 9, 2014):

Lovely! Can't wait to buy!

Re: A Shot of Red (4:18pm April 23, 2014):

I loved visiting Bar Harbor!

Re: A Promise In Pieces (3:16pm April 4, 2014):

Very moving, thank you

Re: Mad About You (5:17pm April 1, 2014):

I do like the theme...the build up

Re: Her Summer with the Marine (11:39am March 19, 2014):

I love the connection I develop with characters in series books...

Re: The Rancher's Second Chance (8:19am March 12, 2014):

I don't care for cowboys because I associate them with Republicans.

Re: Poison Town (12:22pm January 25, 2014):

Love the title, and the plot..great cover art also!

Re: The Splendour Falls (10:53pm January 23, 2014):

I always dreamed of owning my home and now I finally do! Not so romantic...but very cozy!

Re: Shadowed By Grace (1:03am January 10, 2014):

I love learning more about this time period, such an amazing generation of people!

Re: Songs of Shenandoah (1:01am January 10, 2014):

Sometimes I really feel like I am living in their world for awhile!

Re: Paws For Murder (9:04pm January 2, 2014):

Sounds fun! Can't wait!

Re: If Wishes Were Earls (10:33pm December 30, 2013):

Can't wait! Thanks for the heads up!

Re: Jude (3:28pm October 9, 2013):

Interesting...power does corrupt

Re: Gideon's Call (3:37pm September 22, 2013):

OH...I do hoard books! I am always having to get new bookshelfs!!

Re: Dark Road Home (3:35pm September 22, 2013):

I love to combine learning and fun!

Re: Severed Trust (3:33pm September 22, 2013):

Mmmmm...cowboys!

Re: When Mountains Move (5:52pm September 11, 2013):

THe book sounds great, love historical fiction!

Re: Shades Of Mercy (5:50pm September 11, 2013):

Sounds like you have done a great job with this!

Re: Pattern for Romance (2:21pm August 7, 2013):

Sounds very insightful!

Re: Rugged Hearts (10:20pm July 24, 2013):

My uncle...when I was about to give birth and very scared, he told me "Don't worry, this too shall pass" That little bit of advice has stayed with me and helped me so often!

Re: Reckless (10:19pm July 24, 2013):

The Hunger Games!

Re: Kissing My Old Life Au Revoir (8:41pm July 22, 2013):

Ireland! How romantic....

Re: An Open Heart (3:08pm July 21, 2013):

A fascinating topic, one to keep an open mind about!

Re: Wish You Were Here (12:27pm June 29, 2013):

Our parents always read to us ever since I can remember, so
I loved reading early!

Re: Five Days in Skye (12:01pm June 2, 2013):

Does your religion ever conflict with your career?

Re: Identity Crisis (3:42am March 29, 2013):

Wouldn't it be great to find a masterpiece at a garage sale though! ;)

Re: The Forsaken (6:40pm March 24, 2013):

Never had one :(

Re: Shadows And Strongholds (3:23am March 22, 2013):

Is it hard to maintain historical accuracy?

Re: Into the Spotlight (8:27pm March 2, 2013):

I also am no gambler...but fascinating books anyhow!

Re: Doomed (2:49pm January 15, 2013):

I love dystopia and combined with Greek mythology-so cool!

Re: Finding Home (7:09pm January 13, 2013):

I also love the horses!

Re: South Of Surrender (7:56pm January 9, 2013):

Fun excerpt!

Re: Creating Fate (4:08pm July 23, 2012):

I just knew it was right as soon as I met my partner, and we've been together 10 years!

Re: It Begins with a Kiss (2:34pm July 3, 2012):

Pigs are great!

Re: The Deathly Portent (7:58pm April 18, 2012):

Builder's Tea

Re: The Zen Man (4:41pm April 17, 2012):

My fav? Lisabeth Salander!

Re: The Chase (8:12pm March 28, 2012):

I've watched Saturday Night Live, ever since it was acutally Live!

Re: Texas Baby Sanctuary (10:47pm March 27, 2012):

Don't like Texas, it's been over done, would prefer maybe Arizona...

Re: Chosen By Sin (1:58pm January 31, 2012):

Mmmmm...vampires! ;)

Re: The Norse King's Daughter (5:52pm September 29, 2011):

I just don't have those anymore since the net came around...there's so many great reviews that it makes it easy to find new authors when I need to! ;)

Re: Night Veil (10:44am June 27, 2011):

Batman...dark and conflicted is just sexier!

Re: Under a Desert Sky (3:59pm June 19, 2011):

It means lasting love...

Re: The Alchemy of Desire (2:28pm April 25, 2011):

I really like your different take on things. I think "beta" or nice guy males can also be very sexy!

Re: Breaking the Rules (12:03pm February 13, 2011):

Mmmmm.Strawberry Margaritas!

Re: These Things Hidden (3:28pm February 6, 2011):

Being a good mother means making sure your children above all know that they are loved. My best memories with my kids are wandering in the woods and along beaches together.

Re: Real Vampires Have More To Love (10:28am January 4, 2011):

Vampires never get old! ;)

Re: Precious and Fragile Things (9:04am December 18, 2010):

Very interesting plot...hope I win!

Re: Love Me (7:56pm September 24, 2010):

I like to see a man...with some hint as to his personality

Re: Roast Mortem (8:13am August 14, 2010):

They look so good! And blueberries are so good for you also!

Re: Crush On You (10:14pm June 10, 2010):

Oh, I had just lost some weight and had on my skinny jeans-yes!

Re: Ancient Whispers (1:17pm May 31, 2010):

Congratulations-sounds great!!

Re: The White Shadow Saga (6:06pm May 20, 2010):

Thank you for the great advice and encouragement!

Re: Dead Head (4:04pm April 14, 2010):

We know some of our neighbors, but not all...

Re: Take Me If You Dare (11:51am March 6, 2010):

Awards shows bore me...I never watch...

Re: Island Of The Swans (2:48pm February 9, 2010):

A very insightful post

Re: The Keepers Of Sulbreth (11:16am January 15, 2010):

A title can pull me in, but there has to be more to it than just that to "seal the deal". I have a very short memory when it comes to character names, even those I love! The only thing I have found annoying about character names is when they are difficult to pronounce.

Re: Come Hell Or High Water (10:41am January 6, 2010):

I called the wrong person by accident, but wound up making a great friend!

Re: Over My Dead Body (2:03pm November 16, 2009):

Ah the days when there was time to bake and bake for the holidays....

Re: The Cowboy From Christmas Past (2:16pm November 4, 2009):

Family means so much

Re: The Texas Twins (11:01am June 8, 2009):

Patience...a very difficult virtue!

Re: Would-Be Witch (5:43pm March 16, 2009):

The Pyramids...they fascinate me!