Here it is…the cover art for Duncan and Brigid’s story!
I still can’t believe it! Stunned…excited, and very emotional. I’m delighted to take another step along this marvelous journey.
No release day yet…however, I want to throw a party to show my appreciation to all my friends and family, especially to those I have never met in person. You have walked this road with me, waiting patiently for my first book.
Your support means the world to me!
So, in honor of Dragon Knight’s Sword, I am giving away two Scottish goodie bags. As you can see, it will consist of a Scottish Teatime Recipes booklet, Scottish bagpipe magnet (plays ‘Scotland the Brave’), and Walker Shortbread.
All you have to do is leave a comment. That’s it! I will leave this post up for the weekend and announce the winners on Monday morning.
This giveaway is open to international visitors, too.
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Let the party begin!
Oh wow Mary! This is what I woke up to! Stunning cover (and a stunning man on it as well)! I am so happy for you and so excited to read the book. 🙂 the cover is definitely one that would draw me in if I saw it in a bookstore. 😉
Thank you so much Mary! That is what I want to hear! I’m a visual person, too, so…you should have heard my shout of joy when I saw the cover.
I didn’t shout…. But my heart definitely skipped a beat. 😉 it is an amazing, beautiful, perfect cover. I am now even more excited to read the book! 🙂 Congratulations my friend. 🙂
Blowing kisses your way… 🙂
This is so exciting. I am so happy for you and cannot wait to read my signed first edition 🙂 He’s very handsome (reminds me of Patrick Dempsey a little). Fabulous cover. Your name on it is the best part.
Oh Yolanda, thank you! I’m laughing, since that’s what my Mom said, too — Patrick Dempsey. I didn’t realize it until she mentioned it, too. I can hardly wait to put it in your hands, too. 🙂
OMG!!!!! It is magnificent, gorgeous, awesome.
It definite makes me want to buy it (even though it was already a no brainier). Congratulations! I am over the moon excited for you.
Awww….thanks, Dani! Release date not far off, now…
Mary, I teared up when I saw this. I am so blasted happy for you! What a gorgeous cover! I can’t stop staring at it. 🙂 Yes, the man is hott and I love, love, love the sword and castle. Beautiful colors. Wish I could give you a real (((HUG))).
Oh Leah, I was so hoping you would love it! The artist captured the magical element I wanted, so when you read the story, you will know what I mean. Don’t want to post any spoilers. 😉
I can feel your hug all the way over here, my friend. (((HUGS))) back to you!
My heart couldn’t be happier for you dear sister. The only disappointment I have is that I am not there to hug you personally….I could not wish happiness to a more deserving person. I love you and know that God has many more surprises for you yet to come…Great cover art!! I Love the title and the author’s name. xoxo
No words here, sis…speechless. As I’ve said to Leah, I can feel your hugs, though, I wish you were here, too.
Love with hugs! 🙂
Oh and I think Randy will want to play the part of Duncan if you get the movie rights 🙂 He has this sword and it is still at our house in his room…ha ha
Haha! Love it! 🙂
My excitement knows no bounds!! CONGRATULATIONS!! It is a fabulous cover, not to mention the eye candy. I love the books with eye candy! I can not wait until I can purchase your book and delve into it’s pages. Hooray! Hooray! Another step closer! You have us chomping at the bit, I can not wait to find out when it releases. Once again, congratulations, what a proud moment for yourself!
Eye candy for sure, Cutieb! 🙂 Just seeing the cover brings it another step closer.
Love the cover!! Cant wait to read the books!
Thank you, Sarah! Keeping checking back for a release date. 🙂
Absolutely smashing!!!!! Really entices one to read what awaits inside the cover. The ‘ancients’ are proud of you,Mary Morgan.
“Grasta De a bheith agat”
They certainly guided me on this one, for sure. (((HUGS)))
Oh my goodness! I absolutely love it! I can’t wait to read their story. Way to go girly your dreams have become reality! Hugs.
Waving at you, Helen! And you know I believe in dreams coming true…Thanks! 🙂
Your so welcome! I’m just so happy I get to witness yours coming true.
(((HUGS)))
Mom, I don’t even have the words. I cried when I saw this. Even though I had the honor of reading your first draft awhile ago, it still really didn’t hit home until now. You should (and I know you are 😉 ) be very proud of yourself. So few of us follow our dreams in life and it is a rare and courageous journey you have taken to get here. I aspire to be like you. I love you.
As always…you humble me, Noelle. That first draft has come a very long way, so I will be holding my breath when I put the published book in your hands, since I treasure your input. Love you, too.
Mary, there aren’t words… this cover takes my breath and I am speechless with awe. Stunning, magnificent, beautiful, all seem too paltry to praise such mastery of art. I’ve never seen a more spectacular cover. From the hero and his sword, to the cliff-top castle and the light streaming from the door arch, to the moody sky and the colors, this is sheer perfection. I am sooo happy for you!! Such a glorious cover to launch your career – a career that I know will take you to the stars. (and beyond)
(((HUGS))) and HUGE CONGRATS!!!
Oh my, Sue-Ellen, I am thrilled that you like the cover. Yes, your opinion matters, truly! 🙂 As I’ve stated, the artist captured the mystical element so perfectly.
Thank you with all my love and (((HUGS)))
PS – Forgot to say (though you surely knew), please don’t enter me in your drawing. Your readers only should be in the running.
🙂
Thank You Mary, I like reading your posts and will read your book.
Susan
Thanks Susan! Keep checking back for a release date, since you’ll hear me shouting from the roof-tops when I find out the exact date. 🙂
Wow! What an absolutely beautiful cover, I’ll take the man and the castle please!! 😉 I can’t wait to read Duncan and Brigid’s story! Congratulations!
Thanks Tuesday! I sigh each time I look at the cover…and Duncan and Brigid are anxious for the world to read their amazing story, too. 😉
I think I recognize that man! It is a gorgeous cover, congratulations.
Thanks Ceci! 🙂
Absolutely love the cover!
Thanks Cindi! Isn’t it amazing? 🙂
I hope you like the cover art. I had to stand there with that sword line that for a really long time 😉
oh my gosh, jim. i’m seriously snorted out loud reading your comment. you are just too funny! xo
i meant “i” not “i’m”. (and i can’t even blame autocorrect for that typo) 🙂
I love it! Oh Jim…you do make me smile. (((HUGS)))
If you’re smiling my work here is done. Good thing too, my shoulder is killing me from holding that pose. 😉
I believe I have a heating pad around here… 😉
Mary,
At 75 years young I can still enjoy looking at such a braw highlander. I shall be waiting anxiously for the book’s release. Thank you for giving me memories of Scotland in each and everyone of your books.
Thank you for your kind words, Marilyn. And we are never too old to gaze upon a good-looking man, especially a Highlander! 😉
what can i say that hasn’t been said? you are an inspiration and i am over the moon with joy for you and your “baby”. i don’t need to say the words; you know how much you mean to me.
congratulations on a most amazing journey. you have worked your ass off and you deserve every good thing that comes your way. (maybe i should write more and than i’d have less ass? you just never know. ha ha)
can’t wait till the book comes out….and he DOES look like patrick dempsey! xoxo mimi
Love you to the “moon and back” Mimi! 🙂
I am so very proud and honored to share this walk with you, love the cover, and will continue to enjoy this journey through you
XOXOXOXOXOX
Another step closer…
(((HUGS))) Cyndy!
What a cover! I’d follow that hunk anywhere! I hope that he is everything you imagined, and that the book will soon follow. I’m so excited for you.
It’s beyond what I imagined, Dianne. The artist, Debbie Taylor did an awesome job. 🙂
I haven’t read your books but this cover is enticing enough I will search out and find them now!
Oh Genevieve…thank you! But I must tell you that this is my first book. Hopefully, I will have a release date to share with everyone soon. Dragon Knight’s Sword is the first the series: Order of the Dragon Knights.
So happy you like the cover, too! 🙂
OH MY GOSH MARY!!! This is amazing! I am so excited for you! I got all goosebumpy when I scrolled down and read your name…I squealed and showed AJ. He wants to know if the dragon becomes a knight or the knight becomes a dragon? He’s excited for you too. Great cover! I’ll take a dozen!!! 🙂
Neither. The Dragon is a ‘She.’ Very ancient and I’ll save the rest for when you both read the book. 🙂 Think of the Dragon as one full of wisdom — old wisdom.
(((HUGS))) my friend! And thank you!
What a beautiful cover! Such a handsome Scot too! Congratulations on your first book; I hope it’s a huge success!
Thanks Trudy! Yes, he a brawn Highlander, for sure. I’m happy we can’t see the front, so you can all form your own ideas of how he truly looks. 😉
Hi Mary,
What an absolutely breathtaking cover! Makes one appreciate the beauty of man in his element! Looking forward to reading this ‘first of many’ to come!
I am so thrilled at how it turned out. He is a gorgeous man to gaze upon…and the background is perfect.
(((HUGS))) Barb
Wow–this is beyond exciting! We continue to be so happy for and proud of you! Can’t wait to hear about the publish date!
Paul and Mallory send their congrats and love!
Thank you so much, Anne! There will definitely be a huge party on the release day. Love to all! 🙂
OMG ! The cover, the story, the man ! I have been rendered speechless !
Oh Terry…thank you! The story will be the magical element to bind it all together. (((HUGS)))
WOW-ZAH!!!!!
Huge “CONGRATS” Mary!!! (((HUGS)))
What a super looking cover……talk about a cutie-patootie! LOL!!
I can’t wait to get my hands on your book, this has to be sooo exciting for you! I have been doing the “Happy Dance” in your honor. 😀
As always I’m wishing you all the best and looking forward to a release date soon. 🙂
P.S. ~ Do not enter my name in your fabulous giveaway.
Dalila!!! I’m looping my arm around you…we’re dancing together! :))
Thank you so much for walking/dancing this journey with me. Release date coming soon!
Love with hugs!
Mary this cover is amazing and it makes me wish I can go out and buy my copy right now:) Congratulations!
Amanda!! (((HUGS))) Thank you! The cover is only the beginning to a story that I pray will sweep you away. 🙂
YUM!! That’s for everything.
“Dragon Knight’s Sword” looks delicious.
Yes, Mary!! Totally agree! And thanks for making me laugh so hard I was snorting. (((HUGS)))
Love the cover, sweetie. Congrats on this milestone. Looking forward to reading this. {HUG}
Thanks Patricia! 🙂 Yes, a huge milestone, and so happy to share it with everyone. Love you!
Congrats!!! You must be so proud!
Yes, Trina…proud, anxious, and incredibly happy. Wait until you see me on release day! 🙂
Thank you!
I love the cover Mary, looks very intriguing, can’t wait to get that book in my hot little hands and I’m not talking about the hot flashes either, hehe. Love you sweet cousin and am so proud of you.
Haha!! Love you so much, Sandy! We’ll have to have a party, so I can place that book in your hot hands. (((HUGS)))
We are so proud of you!!! Are we allowed to brag? 😉 passion and dedication surely pay off. I can’t wait to read it. The cover is Beautiful and gentleman on the cover is a good touch 😉
Awww…you’re so kind. Thank you so much! (((HUGS)))
Congratulation Mary. My niece-in-law (Amanda Greer) posted that you were going to be releasing your first historical romance book. I’m an avid reader and can’t wait to read yours. Good luck and keep us posted as to when the release date will be…I’ll be the first in line to buy it.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Patricia! I will definitely keep everyone posted. This had been an amazing journey. 🙂
The cover is great great and the handsome man on the cover is the one and only Jimmy Thomas. I can’t wait for the book to come out.
Yes, it is Jimmy! Thrilled when I saw it was him. Seeing the cover just brings the story more to life. Thank you!
Late post, but I am so thrilled for you!!!! Love the cover choice Mary! Big congrats to you 🙂
Waving at you, Casey! Thanks so much and happy you love the cover. (((HUGS)))