Cate:: Welcome, Shirley! Tell us a little bit about
yourself.
Shirley: Cate, thanks for having
me. I began writing over twenty years ago and started with historical
romances. Since then, I've written paranormal and fantasy romances. I
enjoy writing and always have ideas. I'm published now with Books We Love,
Ltd. On a personal level, I'm a widow who lives in Alabama. I have two
grown children and two grandchildren.
Cate: What do you love most about Halloween?
Shirley: I get to eat the leftover
candy.
Cate: There's leftovers? lol Do you have a favorite memory of
a Halloween past?
Shirley: No, what I remember most from
growing up in Pennsylvania is that it was almost always cold on Halloween.
Cate: It can be chilly! Have you ever had an unusual
experience you couldn't explain?
Shirley:: Plenty, too many to mention.
Cate: Now you have me intrigued... What frightens you the most?
Shirley: Spiders
Cate: Ever gone on a ghost tour? Or
ghost hunting on your own?
Shirley: No, but it sounds like
fun.
Cate: If you visit Pennsylvania again, try the Gettysburg tour. Any favorite Halloween recipes
you'd like to share?
Shirley: No, but I remember the Rice
Krispy balls one of the neighbor women used to make for Halloween
handouts. Nowadays, no one makes anything for fear parents will think they
are poisoned.
Cate: Oh, I loved those. :) Tell us about your latest release
and where readers can find it online.
Shirley: I've just gotten back to
writing after a hiatus of over ten years. One of my favorite romances is
"Night Secrets" available at Amazon, my website, and http://bookswelove.net
My website is www.shirleymartinShirley.com
Cate: Care to share a blurb or excerpt?
Shirley: This is the blurb from
"Night Secrets." Two people who fear to love each other must
save the kingdom from betrayal. (This is a fantasy romance)
Cate: What inspired you to write about
the theme?
Shirley: The heroine has special
powers, including the ability to spirit travel. I wondered what it would
be like if someone had an out-of-body experience and overhears men planning an
assassination, and the man they want to kill is her father, the king. In this
scenario, the heroine, Princess Keriam, is on a spirit journey and
overhears men talking about killing her father. One of the men is her father's
courier, Roric.
Cate: Very cool. Anything else you'd like to
share?
Shirley: I'd love for others to join my
yahoogroup, shirleysfantasies-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
I have contests just for members and inform them when any of my books are free
at www.amazon.com
Please check out my video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm12rlz-hbI
Cate: Readers, you're in for a treat! Shirley has a giveaway.
Shirley: One commenter will receive a pdf download of Night
Secrets. Be sure to leave your email address!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
- - OR -
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
- - OR -
- 6 cups Kellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
- Canned frosting or decorating gel
- Assorted candies
- Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?
Directions
1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 8 rectangles. Decorate with frosting and/or candies to make monster faces. Best if served the same day.
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.
Note
For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.
Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 8 rectangles. Decorate with frosting and/or candies to make monster faces. Best if served the same day.
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.
Note
For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.
Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
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Total Time:
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Servings:
8
