For the Outlander fans among us (of which I am the fangirliest), actor Sam Heughan, who will be playing Jamie in the upcoming Starz miniseries, offers up a pronunciation lesson. Yes, he says Sassenach. Yes, it is mighty convincing. 😉  Be patient until :21, and then prepare to swoon.
I’ve already shared Holiday Gifts for Readers under $25. Looking for a gift in the other direction, or just wanting dream big? Here are some splurgier gift ideas! BedLounger  Pillow ($189.00) | Kindle Paperwhite ($199.00) | Gryffindor set of Harry Potter Novels ($275.00) | The Great Gatsby Canvas Poster | Kate Spade Required Reading Tote[…]
I am so thrilled that HOUSE RULES is a nominee in this year’s 2013 Goodreads Choice Awards in the Paranormal Fantasy category! Merit has lots of tough competition–including Kim Harrison, Ilona Andrews, Jennifer Estep, and Faith Hunter–but your vote would be appreciated. 🙂 Perhaps the best thing about the Goodreads awards? You can move through[…]
In “Found” posts, I share interesting books, images, and web sites I’ve recently found. Design. Motivational desktop images, including this gorgeous Benjamin Franklin number, which I’m using while writing WILD THINGS. Birds. I’ve been writing outside lately while the weather’s been warm, and I’m using the Cornell Lab or Orinthology Bird Guide to identify the little[…]