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SUMMER FREEBIES!

June 23, 2026 edenfreed Leave a comment

I love a great giveaway, and I have so many events going on in my life right now that I want to share with you, I’m including a sweetener, two FREE books to download on Amazon.

This week I have the second graduation this year, and no, it’s not the puppies from obedience school. They’d give me my money back for sure, LOL, little Mooshu is a tyrant. My youngest is graduating high school and both him and his older brother have been accepted to the same college, not too far from home. It means I can sneak them some home cooked meals when they get tired of cafeteria food and not be too far in case of emergencies. It also means they come home for the weekend to work or find a job closer to school-options are important.

When I’m not doing a book event, I work most weekends. The life of a professional entertainer is unpredictable and just when you think you have a weekend off to relax and spend some much needed beach time or puppy time, you end up working. Still, everything being said, I love my job and the looks on people’s face when I do it well, so I can’t complain. It’s always nice to shock a patron and leave them in stunned silence. Definitely a professional high.

Right now, I may have a weekend off, but who knows. I could get a call Thursday for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday and be scrambling to get everything I need for the gig or maybe just going to Six Flags. Anything is possible.

That being said, I want to celebrate my BIRTHDAY with you and my son’s momentous occasion, and the beginning of SUMMER and all the fun pagan and not-so-pagan holidays encompassed therein.

I’m rambling because there is so much going on in the next seven days that I’m trying to get it all done and stay focused, not the easiest thing for me to do. Sometimes I just feel scatterbrained from the Plaquenil for my RA. It’s like trying to watch four channels all at the same time and getting bored, so picking up a book.

Back to birthdays, I’m huge on presents, so click the links below from June 23rd, 2026 to June 27th, 2026 (Amazon standard time, lol) to download your FREE ebooks on Amazon. Before I forget the links to the freebies, here they are-happy reading!

FREEBIE Links:

Mystic, psychic reader extraordinaire, can help everyone else with their troubles but is completely lost when it comes to her own messy life. Her whisperers offer advice but she can’t force people to bend themselves to her will and change the future for the better. Mike, the love of her life, refused to listen to her pleas and succumbs to injuries caused by a motorcycle accident. Bereft, Mystic decides to live her life out alone, away from people.

Chaos ensues at one of Mystic’s Psychic events, when a serial murderer comes to destroy the only person who might be able to identify him, her. Together with Detective Steve Turner, Mystic is determined to flesh out the criminal, even though it means attending a BDSM event on a cruise ship under a false identity with no way out if things go wrong.

Will she find the unsub or is death in her cards?

excerpt: Preparing for a scene was akin to preparing for a full moon circle with the local witchy group. There was a certain order to the inevitable surrender. First you gathered the supplies, you cleaned the work area, cleaned your physical body, prepared your spiritual body for the challenges to come, and when you thought you were ready you prepared yourself for chaos. If you were trying to ascend to the heavenly plane, you understood you would eventually fall back to earth, but it would be worth the effort. I prepared myself as best I could, donned the garb for the ritual, and approached the altar with all my hopes and fears kept in check long enough to begin. The difference tonight was instead of a coven of witches calling the corners, I had a Dominant calling the shots.

In her last year of college, with the promise of an exciting future in veterinary medicine, Autumn discovers she won’t live to see her next birthday.
Before she blinks out, her dying wish is to be immersed in her own movie fantasy of vampires and monsters, even if just for a moment.
For as long as Autumn can remember, Horror films were her favorites. She connected with those monsters on the screen, flawed, strange, and beautiful in their own way. Before the final curtain is drawn, Autumn wants to meet the monsters she’s dreamed of her entire life. She puts up a help wanted ad for a hospice nurse, titled: Desperately Seeking Vampire.
Andrei, a man hot enough to melt Autumns steel resolve accepts the job offer and agrees to play the game… but is he just pretending? And what happens when things get hot in the bedroom?
As Autumn begins to fall for Andrei, they embark on a monster seeking adventure, and she soon discovers that some fantasies are real.

Easiest Recipe for Mocktail-

Anyway, since we’re celebrating I’m making Assam tea with hibiscus flowers, perfect for a party or any day. All you need is a heat safe container, boiled water, and tea-simple and delicious.

Start with a 1:1 ratio by weight 10 to 20 grams each depending on how sharp you want the flavor to be for an entire pot of tea. Steep as long as you want, the longer the better. I use a couple tea balls or just put them in loose and strain later. Hibiscus is naturally sweet and Assam is such a flavor bomb as far as teas go that you won’t need anything else in this.

I just leave the tea far enough away from the edge of the counter the doggies don’t get to it and forget I made it until the color is gorgeous. When it’s no longer hot, I refrigerate it and serve in tall glasses over ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if you want that icy cold feeling mint gives to beverages.

Since I’m going as low carb with my beverages as possible, I can have a small piece of cake for my birthday. Yay! Okay I have a sweet tooth and being keto means most of my carbs are from vegetables and the odd purple sweet potato or nuts for magnesium. I don’t even do dairy, so I’ll be checking my sugar before, at one hour, and at two hours to see how my tiny serving does me. Yes, I have OCD, can you tell? OCD is my superpower and I’m about 50 pounds down from my original weight all by just counting calories and getting my protein in. Since I broke my foot, I’ve been chillin’ and not hanging out in the gym, damn shame because some of those guys at the gym are inspirational and if you want to work out a specific area, they know what just exercises you need.

Back to partying: We just celebrated the Summer Solstice, Father’s Day, and the reenactment of the Battle of Monmouth (great to take the kids to) on Sunday with freshly picked strawberries from the farm nearby and this amazing cake I got from Coco Y Coqui Puerto Rican Bakery. The sponge was so moist and decadent and you know I’m a sucker for great icing. I had a few yummy bites and shared the sizable portion with the imps. I’m sorry I didn’t get their chocolate one, too. I have included the link to the Coco Y Coqui Puerto Rican Bakery webpage with a list of the events they will be at. Don’t miss out.

So yummy! Going to try chocolate next time!

I shared the cake since I’m still watching my carbs, but I highly recommend paying them a visit and getting one or more of their amazing bakery items or putting in an order for your party or event. I’ll be going back to try the chocolate, lol.

It is the season of the firefly, and I’ll be out watching them whenever I can. Hope you get to see some.

Coinciding with fireflies on June 23rd is Kupala, now Saint John’s night. Originally it was celebrated during the Summer Solstice, but the date shifted with the coming of Christianity a long time ago. It’s a Slavic celebration of fertility involving dances, rituals, and dipping or bathing in the waters. (bear in mind the water in Eastern Europe is pretty cold until then).

Because it’s connected to ritual bathing, the holiday became associate with John the Baptist. There is still lots of fun things to do from young women weaving flower crowns and wreaths to float in the water while young men try to find one and return it for a kiss, to taking a long walk in the woods at night to find the elusive fern flower-let me know if you ever find one. Don’t forget bonfires, dances, and party food… it’s quite the time!

Enjoy all the delights summer has to offer! Have a wonderful summer!

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Liquid Friday with Jill Marie Denton

May 15, 2026 edenfreed Leave a comment

author of Girl Alt Delete

We’re so excited for Jill Marie Denton to join us this week with her book, Girl Alt Delete. We have a special coffee cocktail for you and some info about this great read.

Here is the blurb:

“Being a hacker has its perks. I’m privy to the stuff you’d prefer to keep hidden, whether you want me to be or not. It’s a good thing I’m on the side of justice. I have no interest in you if you keep your nose clean. When you threaten my bosses, though, I’ll become your worst nightmare. I’ve come too far in this life, and been on too many walks through hell, to let you escape unscathed. Challenge me. Go ahead. I dare you.”

She’s the ultimate protector, the ever-present guardian. She’s everywhere and nowhere at once, haunting the edges of the internet to protect five famous women. They saved her from a life behind bars. Now, she saves them from those who threaten their safety and privacy. It’s a full-time job, one she’s been training for her entire life. From devastating betrayal to ultimate conquest, this is her story.

Spring is finally upon us after the crazy NJ weather, and Mooshu is enjoying every minute of the sun while his mama went to meet and greet authors at her favorite book event of the year.

Still excited about this years event! Can’t wait for next year.

Normally, I introduce the author, give you their bio, and then onto the book, but I was so intrigued by the book, I had to share that first, lol. You know I’m a closet cyber geek and coder since before the world wide web-yes, I still code in DOS to keep myself familiar with it, but don’t hold that against an old coder. I was one of those kids that learned code where others learned spoken languages. It helped me work with my math obsession, and lets face it- with Ai now on the forefront of everything, some of us old hackers are back and playing, lol.

Jill Marie is a Le Cordon Bleu chef of over 20 years and a long-time fan of women’s fiction and rock music. She is also an award-winning podcaster and author. Aside from reading, writing and cooking, she is also a dedicated contributor to women’s websites and online magazines for romantic fiction and culinary development. Above all, she delights in creating humor-rich tales of conquest, featuring strong-willed characters, to help her readers realize their inner strength and the power of their passion.

SO we’ve got the author, the book, but no recipe. Let’s fix that. Jill suggested a coffee or kombucha recipe, because Lizzie, her cybercrime vigilante loves coffee and kombucha. I’ve got a great one for you!

Rich Orange Chocolate Liqueur & Coffee Recipe Recipe:

First lets get some equipment ready. We’re going to need an espresso maker or coffee maker-your preference. Brew 2 ounces per cup. The recipe is versatile, so if you’re not a fan of imbibing, you can swap out the chocolate orange liqueur for 1/2 the amount of chocolate syrup (you’ll see below).

Grab a tall glass and swirl in some chocolate syrup

Ingredients:

2 ounces coffee or espresso (decaf is okay)

1 ounce of Borgata Chocolate & Orange Liqueur, or 1/2 ounce chocolate syrup and 1/2 ounce water

Milk to taste ( I like to froth mine before adding)

Generous amount of whipped cream to top

Sprinkle of cinnamon for a dark spice or chocolate syrup if you’re all about the sweet

How to:

Let your coffee/espresso cool to room temperature if you are going for a cold drink, if not you’ll need to warm your milk.
Swirl chocolate in tall heat resistant glass
Mix coffee, Borgata Chocolate & Orange Liqueur or chocolate syrup/water in another container and stir until it looks velvety smooth. Add to glass
Add in your milk, if you are frothing the milk first, do it in a different container before adding it in
Top with enough whipped cream to make your ancient ancestor people happy and sprinkle on some cinnamon or swirl on some chocolate syrup.
Serve and enjoy

REMEMBER- if you’re drinking alcoholic beverages, do so safely. Stay home with a good book and enjoy!

Thanks for sharing this Liquid Friday with me.

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Liquid Friday 3/6/2026

March 6, 2026 edenfreed Leave a comment

the skinny on cocktails just in time to release BOOK 10!

We so excited about our recent release Knot Daddy’s Valentine, that it’s like a party here! We have a great recipe for you below, perfect for people trying to stay on lower carbohydrate diets.

We had hoped to have this book out pre-Valentine’s Day but SNAFUs happen, so it’s taken us a little bit longer. We hope that means you’ll enjoy it even more.

While puppy Mooshu is on mend from his latest episode(flare up of his bleeding disorder), we’re keeping our eyes on him and making sure we’ve stocked up on his meds in case another unannounced snow storm catches us off guard.

Both puppies Butler and Mooshu are spoiled. They get steamed salmon for omega 3s, carrots for prebiotics, and frozen blueberries for antioxidants and polyphenols in addition to a specially formulated diet and more than their fair amount of treats. We’ve added glucosamine for Butler who is nine and a half and we want to keep his joints as fit as a six month old puppy. Mooshu has his own issues and spontaneous bleeds always make us gasp. Fortunately, even with an incurable disease, we have a treatment plan in place for him and he’s doing well.

Our book sales help with some of the treatments and of course the insane cost of pet insurance, so thanks for reading and sharing. We couldn’t do it without you.

It has been the craziest winter in NJ and I’m waiting anxiously for spring. I think even the puppies that run around like little snowballs are over it too. Fingers crossed this weekend marks the turn of the season, because getting these puppies up an hour earlier is going to be insane.

Despite the delay, we hope you love our latest book in the All Tied Up series.

https://www.amazon.com/Knot-Daddys-Valentine-Tied-Knots-ebook/dp/B0GQNYB1D2

Skye has dreamed of doing the flying trapeze since she was a young girl. In pursuit of the goal, there just isn’t time for romance. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and she’s resigned herself to be alone for yet another holiday. She’s working for Johnny as an aerial silk artist for parties and events. It’s a long way from her work in the circus but she’s hoping it’ll make the difference between being stuck in the silks or flying high on the trapeze.

Tommy, an MMA cage fighter, is a gentle giant of a man that has left the rodeo circuit to save the family farm. He’s been attending Johnny’s events, hoping to find a nice girl he could bring home to mama that’s still into his brand of kink.

Will Skye follow her dream? Is Skye be the perfect match for Tommy and his appetites? Will they naturally click together, or do they need a little push from Johnny?