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It’s been some time since I last posted feel-good feelings. A lot has happened, and then again, a lot hasn’t happened, like writing. Here’s some of what happened:

Bates stopped talking to me.Bates with sunglasses.

I can’t call it writer’s block because I’ve been working on other projects. It’s just that Jon Bates, the strong and silent hero of Book 2 of the Game Changer series, stayed silent. He let me fly him to a Caribbean island, and then he decided to bask in the sun while I figured things out. I was not impressed, and I told him that if he didn’t start talking and provide feel-good scenes, he would be kicked to the curb. As a result, Bates began to talk and let me write quite a few chapters. Although I didn’t meet my October deadline, I plan to present Bates in the New Year. In the meantime, I will show you an AI-generated photograph of Bates. What do you think? Does he match your image of him? Does he give you a feel-good vibe?

We had a Wedding!Team Bride

October 4th was a magical day for our family. Our lovely daughter, Tiegan,  married her man, Dean. He’s perfect for her, and he fits in perfectly with the Armstrong family. The day was filled with many feel-good memories. Lots of hugs and kisses, and dancing! My day started at 5:45 am and ended at 2 am the following morning. We still talk about the wedding and how much fun it was.

 

 

 

We Went on a Mediterranean Cruise.Holiday Feel-Good

 

Hubby and I went on a Mediterranean cruise. We sailed on the Viking Star. Eleven days visiting places new to us while enduring the sweltering heat wave. Although we enjoyed ourselves, I found the heat to be too much for me; it wore me out. Were there highlights to the trip? Of course, there were.: Monaco (F1 racing and Princess Grace Kelly’s gravesite), Dubrovnik (one of the settings for Game of Thrones), and Venice (a romantic gondola ride).

 

 

 

Book News!

 

Would you like to win twenty free romance ebooks and a Kindle? I’ve entered Forever Love in an Email Subscriber Giveaway. It runs from November through December. All you have to do is join the newsletter lists of fellow romance authors. The more authors you follow, the greater your chance to win. You are already on my mailing list, but this is a great opportunity to discover other romance authors and WIN! Share the link with your friends. Here’s the link:  https://bit.ly/47ZXwe6

I’ll be attending the Brampton Fall Fair’s Winter Market on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The fairgrounds are located at 12942 Heart Lake Road, Caledon. I invite you to come out and support me and fellow local vendors.

In the meantime, I’m working on an Amazon Best Seller Campaign for Love’s Games. The campaign runs from December 4th to 6th. During this time, you can download the ebook for free. Keep an eye on my social media to get updates. Keep in touch through emails or DMs. I enjoy staying connected to you.

 

 

Happy Reading,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deborah Armstrong is an expert in writing engaging and scintillating romance. In the Davina and Quinn Love series, Deborah Armstrong writes hot and spicy contemporary romance with a touch of country, inviting her readers to experience Hollywood, New York City, and her dairy farm in Canada. In the Game Changer series, Deborah uses the foothills of Alberta as her setting for her sensual romances. Deborah Armstrong’s books are for you if you love passion, drama, and suspense in your romance stories. She is guaranteed to make you feel good.

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Here in Canada, it’s the long weekend, a definite feel-good time. Although May 24th is for celebrating Queen Victoria’s birthday, most see the May long weekend as the official start to the cottage season. Add a few cases of beer, and then it becomes the May 24 Weekend.

We’ve set up the patio furniture. Now, we only need a few potted plants and cushions to add colour to the patio. My dragons and garden gnomes collection has suffered through the winter, so it’s time to replenish my collection. It’s also time to visit the feed supply store and get a new propane tank for the bbq. Maybe they’ll have a garden gnome or two waiting for me. If the weather cooperates, I’ll spend time out on the patio and enjoy the fresh air. What’s your favourite patio activity?

This weekend, I’ve got plans with Bates. I promised myself that if I didn’t finish his story by Christmas, it would be time to kick Bates to the curb. I love the strong and silent guy, but he’s been too silent and I need him to talk to me.

I’m trying something new and it’s giving me a feel-good feeling. Amazon has offered me the opportunity to convert three of my ebooks into audio books. I know there’s a lot of controversy about using AI for voices. However, I’d like to give it a shot. There is quite the variety of voices offered, and I have found three I like. I’ve uploaded the audio version of Love’s Farewell, and am waiting for it to become live. If you like audio books and you give Love’s Farewell a try, please let me know your thoughts on it. There are no wrong answers.

That’s it for my plans. We’ll see what happens.

Happy reading.

 

 

Deborah Armstrong is an expert in writing engaging and scintillating romance. In the Davina and Quinn Love series, Deborah Armstrong writes hot and spicy contemporary romance with a touch of country, inviting her readers to experience Hollywood, New York City, and her dairy farm in Canada. In the Game Changer series, Deborah uses the foothills of Alberta as her setting for her sensual romances. Deborah Armstrong’s books are for you if you love passion, drama, and suspense in your romance stories. She is guaranteed to make you feel good.

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Friday Feel-Good Blog

It’s Mother’s Day Weekend. Many of us celebrate it, whether we are celebrating our mothers or ourselves. I had forgotten all about it until my youngest granddaughter phoned me to ask me out for Sunday breakfast. She said, “I love you, Grandma,” before passing the phone to her daddy, who delivered the invitation. When I look at my calendar, I have many dates marked for meetings or appointments, but I didn’t mark Mother’s Day. I wonder what the meaning behind that omission is?

Maybe the reason is that we don’t always put ourselves first as mothers or grandmothers. Family first, but what about our placement in the family? Where do we fit in? I have to admit that I don’t advocate for my placement. I’m happy with what I get from my family. I’m very fortunate to have them live close by (next door). My family is my Feel-Good every day. I love our visits, hanging out at the baseball diamond, and our walks around the farm. I love every one of them and I know they love me. In other words, they are all I need for my Friday Feel-Good Feeling.

Therefore, if you’re a mom or if you’re visiting with your mom, have a wonderful Mother’s Day.

Happy Reading,

 

 

 

Deborah Armstrong is an expert in writing engaging and scintillating romance. In the Davina and Quinn Love series, Deborah Armstrong writes hot and spicy contemporary romance with a touch of country, inviting her readers to experience Hollywood, New York City, and her dairy farm in Canada. In the Game Changer series, Deborah uses the foothills of Alberta as her setting for her sensual romances. Deborah Armstrong’s books are for you if you love passion, drama, and suspense in your romance stories. She is guaranteed to make you feel good.

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It’s Wedding Weekend! I love everything about weddings and all the trimmings. I love the romantic vibe, the wedding attire (dresses and suits), the flowers, the decor and the gathering of friends and family. Everyone is happy for the newly married couple, and we all get high on the love and excitement that fills the air. Then there’s the wedding dancing, the speeches, and a few drinks mixed in for fun. There will be plenty of hugs and kisses and best wishes. I know I’ll shed some happy tears. Bring the Kleenex!

Congratulations, Alannah and Andrei!

 

Deborah Armstrong is an expert in writing engaging and scintillating romance. In the Davina and Quinn Love series, Deborah Armstrong writes hot and spicy contemporary romance with a touch of country, inviting her readers to experience Hollywood, New York City, and her dairy farm in Canada. In the Game Changer series, Deborah uses the foothills of Alberta as her setting for her sensual romances. Deborah Armstrong’s books are for you if you love passion, drama, and suspense in your romance stories. She is guaranteed to make you feel good.

(C) 2024, Deborah Armstrong. All rights reserved

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It’s been some time since I posted my Friday Feel-Good Blog. I’m returning to the writing groove, managing my social media and feel-good blogs. If you follow my posts on my Facebook personal page, you’ll know we now have gates on our farm. It’s surprising how my fictional life becomes my real life. Little did I know when I wrote the following paragraph in Love’s Games that we would need to install gates on our farm.

Quinn stopped his Porsche at the farm gates. He gazed up the lane toward the farmhouse. So much had changed since he had married
Davi and begun his life as the farmer’s husband. To keep paparazzi and overzealous fans off the property, they erected a fence around the farm
including security gates with video surveillance. Davi had balked at the added protection, but Quinn and Jake managed to convince her that the
twins’ safety demanded it after the latest threats made against Hollywood celebrities and their families.

The gate leading to our farmhouse is beautiful and serves a much-needed purpose. It provides peace of mind and security while keeping the outside world outside. Our gates have cameras and intercoms, allowing us to see who is at our gate and letting us speak with them. We are not celebrities keeping the paparazzi off our land, far from it. However, we answer calls at our gates or on our landline daily—people want a tour, a job, or raw milk to purchase. We no longer provide tours because we don’t have the time or the energy. We don’t have job vacancies since our employees don’t quit, and we don’t sell raw milk because it’s illegal to do so.

However, our gates aren’t one hundred percent effective. Not everyone thinks a gate applies to them, especially when they don’t know farms are private property. We are still vigilant. If we keep a gate open when we expect feed deliveries, people will drive in, park their cars and wander around the farm. Walk-ins also occur. Although we appreciate their interest in our farm and the cows and their desire to get that farm feel-good feeling, we cannot have strangers on our property for safety and privacy.

 

Have You Entered My Feel-Good Giveaway?

This month, I’m running a Coffee Date and e-book Giveaway. Have you entered? If not, here’s the link: https://bit.ly/RomanceAndCoffee

Winners will receive a gift card for Starbucks or Tim Horton’s and a Kindle ebook of Love’s Challenges. If you’ve entered, good luck!

Happy Reading,

 

 

Deborah Armstrong is an expert in writing engaging and scintillating romance. In the Davina and Quinn Love series, Deborah Armstrong writes hot and spicy contemporary romance with a touch of country, inviting her readers to experience Hollywood, New York City, and her dairy farm in Canada. In the Game Changer series, Deborah uses the foothills of Alberta as her setting for her sensual romances. Deborah Armstrong’s books are for you if you love passion, drama, and suspense in your romance stories. She is guaranteed to make you feel good.

(C) 2024, Deborah Armstrong. All rights reserved

 

 

 

 

 

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Finally! My Friday Feel-Good Blog! I hope my blog finds you well and looking forward to the weekend. We’re supposed to have warmer and drier weather this weekend, but it’s April, so anything can happen. We’ve had snow and rain this week, and the windstorm that started it all was quite spectacular. I thought we’d find tree branches in the yard, but nothing happened. Here’s a photograph of a robin during the storm. I wonder what he was thinking.

April Fool’s Day

Were you fooled on April 1st? Were you among the many who wished me a happy birthday on April Fool’s Day? If so, thank you for the feel-good messages. However, my birthday is in June, and if you are a longtime follower, you will know that I have a book giveaway and more in June, celebrating the entire month. I didn’t think of April Fool’s Day when I entered my birthdate as April 1st on Facebook. Many friends were duped into sending me happy birthday wishes in the first few years. It’s an excellent test to determine how well your friends know you.

Writing News

In February, I went on a book publishing cruise, Publishing at Sea, hosted by Judith Briles and presented by a talented group of professionals specializing in everything, including writing, editing, book covers, and marketing. It was my first ocean cruise to Mexico. Surprisingly, I didn’t suffer sea sickness, although I felt the ship moving. The cabin’s bathroom was where I felt the motion most. It was almost comical how I swayed while trying to brush my teeth while listening to the flapping of the garbage can lid. The food on the ship was delicious, the entertainment was top-notch, and the company was exceptional. I travelled with my youngest daughter, Tiegan, my travel buddy. The workshop attendees were fellow authors and professionals I have met through my writing journey; it was exciting to meet with them in person after a long absence. Here’s the link to check out next year’s cruise. https://publishingatsea.com/publishing-at-sea/

What’s New on Bates

Bates is taking his time to reach the end of his story. Although he’s having fun while getting there, he keeps his cards close to his chest. Not being a talkative man, he’s letting his lady companion ask questions and learn about him through third parties. I have written most of his story on my cellphone. This is a new process for me. However, I must be ready when Bates decides to let me in. I may share some of his secrets with you in my newsletter. Stay tuned for some Bates feel-good.

Kindle Unlimited

Did you know that all of my books are available on Kindle Unlimited? It’s a great way to check out an author without buying their books. Authors are paid per page read. I’ve convinced hubby to use my Kindle Unlimited account for his reading habit. I’m an avid user of it, too.

Weekend Plans – Feel Good

This weekend, there will be a lot of feel-good happening. Today, I’m celebrating my bestie’s birthday. We have reservations at a restaurant I’ve not been to. I’m looking forward to checking this place out. Also, I’m going to see Les Mis on Saturday. I’ve been humming the soundtrack to myself this week, preparing for it. I love musicals.

Happy reading!

 

Deborah Armstrong is an expert in writing engaging and scintillating romance. In the Davina and Quinn Love series, Deborah Armstrong writes hot and spicy contemporary romance with a touch of country, inviting her readers to experience Hollywood, New York City, and her dairy farm in Canada. In the Game Changer series, Deborah uses the foothills of Alberta as her setting for her sensual romances. Deborah Armstrong’s books are for you if you love passion, drama, and suspense in your romance stories. She is guaranteed to make you feel good.

(C) 2024, Deborah Armstrong. All rights reserved

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I’ve missed sending my Friday Feel-Good Blogs. Although I’ve had lots of feelings to share, I thought I’d share the feel-good Christmas movies on my must-watch list. You can let me know if I’ve missed  a Christmas favourite of yours:

Family Stone (2005 comedy/romance)White Christmas (1954 musical)Love Actually (2003 comedy/romance)The Santa Clause (1994 comedy/family)The Santa Clause 2 (2002 comedy/family)The original A Christmas Carol (1951 drama)Scrooged (1988 comedy/fantasy)Home Alone (1990 comedy/family)Miracle on 34th Street (1947 comedy/fantasy)It’s a Wonderful Life (1946 fantasy/comedy)Violent Night (2022 action comedy)Die Hard  (1988 action) – up for debate – is it a Christmas movie?

I start off the feel-good season with Family Stone. It’s a comedy and a tear-jerker. Next comes White Christmas and Love Actually. I watched Violent Night with my eldest daughter, who hadn’t seen it before. My grandkiddies are fans of Home Alone. They know that the stunts in the movie would hurt or kill a person in real life.  The Santa Clause movies 1 and 2 explain Santa Claus in a very believable way. A definite feel-good movie for kids. I don’t like the third movie with Jack Frost. Once was enough. A Christmas Carol. Miracle on 34th Street and It’s a Wonderful Life are movies from my childhood. I can’t let a year go by without watching them.

Of course, to watch these movies, I have to have the appropriate snacks. Buttered popcorn, hot chocolate, and Twizzlers.

Weekend Plans

This weekend, I plan to wrap some presents, tidy up my office, and spend time with my grandkiddies.

Whatever your plans, enjoy yourself.

Merry Christmas!

Deborah Armstrong is an expert in writing engaging and scintillating romance. In the Davina and Quinn Love series, Deborah Armstrong writes hot and spicy contemporary romance with a touch of country, inviting her readers to experience Hollywood, New York City, and her dairy farm in Canada. In the Game Changer series, Deborah uses the foothills of Alberta as her setting for her sensual romances. Deborah Armstrong’s books are for you if you love passion, drama, and suspense in your romance stories. She is guaranteed to make you feel good.

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Congratulations to this Week’s Winner

Congratulations to Lori, who is this week’s winner.

I love running contests and introducing my series to new readers. I hope they fall in love with Davina and Quinn as much as I do. Did you know you can email or contact me through social media and ask me questions about the series? I’m happy to talk about my characters.

Did You Know?

Three characters are based on my friends:

MaggieJesJake

My pets are in my books:

Lucky the service dog was my Rhodesian RidgebackKitty, aka Duchess, was the cat I was sure would kill me on the staircase

My characters’ names origin:

I ran a contest to come up with Foxx O’Connell’s name. It fits his character perfectly. Wouldn’t you agree?Davina is the name of a great aunt as well as the middle name of my youngest daughterMaggie was the name of my bestie’s dogWeekend Plans

My weekend plans always seem the same, but they are my favourite things to do:

reading – my TBR pile is growingwriting – NaNoWriMo is coming soon.working on social media – announcing this week’s winnerhanging out with my grandkids – what have they got planned this time

Have yourself a wonderful weekend. Good luck to all of you. There’s one more chance to win. http://www.bit.ly/RomanceWins

 

Deborah Armstrong is an expert in writing engaging and scintillating romance. In the Davina and Quinn Love series, Deborah Armstrong writes hot and spicy contemporary romance with a touch of country, inviting her readers to experience Hollywood, New York City, and her dairy farm in Canada. In the Game Changer series, Deborah uses the foothills of Alberta as her setting for her sensual romances. Deborah Armstrong’s books are for you if you love passion, drama, and suspense in your romance stories. She is guaranteed to make you feel good.

(C) 2023, Deborah Armstrong. All rights reserved

 

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I haven’t been successful in contacting last week’s giveaway winner. Are you Mother Goose? Your name is Vickie, and you use Mother Goose in your email address. If you are Vickie, please email me at deborah@deboraharmstrong.ca or leave a comment on one of my social media posts where I announce you as the winner. I have to hear from you today.

Thank You

Thank you to everyone who has entered my giveaway. I appreciate your support. If you are new to my books, check out my website to learn more about them and me. If you have read my books, have you left a review on Amazon? Reviews are one of the greatest gifts you can give an author.

Have a Great Week

There will be another giveaway this week. Remember to check your email and social media for news on the winner. Believe me when I say that I want you to win my books.

Happy reading!

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I’m not happy to say goodbye to September. September is a busy month for us. We have corn silage to harvest. There’s the local fall fair. And a birthday or two to celebrate. Oh, and there’s back to school, too. Then, before we know it, we’re at the end of September, and I’m not ready to say goodbye. Here’s a video taken during harvest.

Happy Anniversary to Me!

Today, I’m celebrating a very special anniversary. It’s the 6th anniversary of our becoming grandparents. Our adorable and smart grandson turns 6, and we are very happy for him. He’s been counting the number of sleeps until his birthday party, and today will be the last sleep. He’s having a party with his school friends, which is a first for him.

Happy Birthday!

Although I love to tell you about my grandkids, I don’t post photographs of them. I have to keep them safe, and the internet is unsafe. So, instead, I created an AI picture of us. Monty is full of mischief. He’s smart, happy, and has a vivid imagination. He gives the best hugs.

Goodbye September!

Didn’t September arrive a few days ago? Now there are two days left. Time flies by faster than I’d like it to. Do you feel the same? I’m happy to host Thanksgiving this year, thinking I had plenty of time to organize. Our Thanksgiving weekend starts October 7th. It’s nine days away! It’s a good thing that the menu is easy; the family expects their favourites. There’s the turkey and stuffing, of course, as well as the veggie casserole and lots of pies. Then, the traditional family visit to the barns to check on the cows. The non-walkers stay behind to do the dishes. Everyone is happy.

October Plans

This October, I’m happy to run a book giveaway. Those who enter can win the entire Davina and Quinn series set every week. It’s my way of reintroducing the series, and I want to thank those who have supported my writing. You’ll see the posts starting next week if you follow me on social media. The winner will be announced every Friday. If you already have my books, you will make me happy by sharing the contest with your friends who may not know about my books.

Have a Happy Weekend!

It’s supposed to be a great weekend, weather-wise. Do you have any outdoor plans? We have some clean-up jobs to do outside. I’ve got a book or two I’d like to read. Of course, there is always work regarding my writing and proofreading business. It’s not work when I am happy doing it.

No matter what you choose to do, enjoy yourself.

Happy reading!

Deborah Armstrong is an expert in writing engaging and scintillating romance. In the Davina and Quinn Love series, Deborah Armstrong writes hot and spicy contemporary romance with a touch of country, inviting her readers to experience Hollywood, New York City, and her very own dairy farm in Canada. In the Game Changer series, Deborah uses the foothills of Alberta as her setting for her sensual romances. Deborah Armstrong’s books are for you if you love passion, drama, and suspense in your romance stories. She is guaranteed to make you feel good.

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