What a Viking Wants
Here’s the final teaser from the infamous Viking Photo Shoot. 😀
Avelynn: Behind the Scenes
I have a wild event planned for Uxbridge, Ontario on Saturday, March 5th! I’ll be at Blue Heron Books from 2-4pm. And I’m bringing friends. 😀 Since I’m going to be signing copies of Avelynn, I wanted to showcase the rich historical detail outlined in the book. In order to do that, I needed Vikings. …
Hoary Tales
I feel naked without my online Oxford English Dictionary, but at $19.99US a month, I had to let it go. That leaves me with relying on free internet resources when searching the etymology of words. I still use my beautiful, hoary glue-bound 1977 copy of The Living Webster for my definitions, but the OED was …
For the Record
From today’s writing: Hot in Aruba My feet moved mechanically. I was a sexually active woman. I loved sex. I craved the intimacy and high of climax, yet around Carlos, I acted like a girl who’d barely been kissed. And why? Because I was bent on us being friends. That old record was seriously wearing …
Once Upon a Time in the Land of Fairy
After hearing writers like J. R. R. Tolkien read fairy tales growing up, I grew curious. Could these old stories really inspire the fantastic? There have been many fairy tale compilations over the years, but the one that intrigued me most was Andrew Lang’s collection. In the late 1800s, Lang wrote twelve volumes, each one …
THE END: A Commentary on Editing
Here’s a sneak peek at a post I wrote for Relentless Writers! Check it out to read the full article. xoxo THE END Two of my favourite words. To a writer, they are the culmination of days, months, or years of blood, sweat, and tears. But they are misleading. We write them, sit back, and …
Should I Switch from Coffee to Wine
Dear Goddess: I have the best chiropractor in the world, but her ergonomic roller chair bothers me. The oversized spongy rubber ball positioned on three legs with matching polymer casters is not only ribbed but also purple. Dr. M insists that it aids in back support, but I see other sinister utilities, some of a …
Avelynn Monster Swag Giveaway
As a huge thank you to all the wonderful people who have purchased a copy of Avelynn, I am running a Monster Avelynn Swag Giveaway! You must have purchased a copy (either ebook or paperback) of Avelynn to enter. If you haven’t purchased your copy yet, the contest will stay open until December 31st. Lots …
Avelynn Best Selling Viking Historical Romance in Canada
I’m a little giddy today. Popped onto Amazon.ca and what did I see but a little orange ‘Best Seller’ sticker beside Avelynn’s listing. So of course, I had to click on it. I am thrilled to announce that Avelynn is the #1 Viking Historical Romance in Canada! In gratitude, Marissa xo
Avelynn in The Globe and Mail
I received the best early Christmas present EVER. Avelynn was featured in Canada’s The Globe and Mail, our national newspaper. Here’s a sneak peek: “Ontario-dwelling Marissa Campbell’s debut, Avelynn, is a must-read for Diana Gabaldon fans – but also for anyone in the mood to escape into an enchanting, romantic world vividly portrayed…Campbell writes about …