~Cindy
What is a Turkish Delight (Really)?
They are kind of like the “fruitcake” of Europe
anymore—ubiquitous, sometimes too sweet, not really made traditionally unless
you are willing go deep into the Spice Bazaar of Istanbul or into the
confectionary section of town to find the really good ones, which I did because
I was sick addicted to the stuff when I lived in there.
Actually, the Spice Bazaar was my favorite place of all the
many amazing places to hang out in Istanbul, located near the water and the
famous Blue Mosque. I could spend hours there, strolling up and down, sampling
and smelling and chatting with the friendly vendors. My youngest daughter was a salt
blonde-haired, blue-eyed 4-year old when she became a bit of a mascot there,
prancing around and being spoiled with sweets—“spice girl” they called her when
we would make our weekly journey through the ancient halls.
I now frequent Arabic markets in search of decent Turkish
Delight—and it is no accident that I called my series of books with Decadent
Publishing that are now available in an e-bundle on Amazon OR in print under
one cover by that name!
Spanning decades, and beginning with a “fated romance” in
1960’s Istanbul, the Turkish Delights series has it all: a bit of fantasy,
intrigue, family dynamics, love, lust, and some spanky-panky…all in one great
series.
About the Anthology:
A
young American woman comes face to face with her destiny in Istanbul in the
1960's and an epic dynasty is born.
When
Vivian Kinkaid turns around in her college classroom and makes eye contact with
a man who was once her forbidden childhood friend, her life is changed forever.
A
sweeping saga of family, love, loss and recovery—The Turkish Delight series
begins with a special sort of magic. Then Madame Eve works her
miracles for the Deniz family, but even she can’t overcome the harsh realities
that force this Turkish/American family all to deal with tragedy when one of
their own is ripped from their close-knit circle.
“The
Turks” opens with best-selling classic romance for the ages. Then ends
with a thrilling novella that brings all the players back together. Set
in Istanbul, Las Vegas, and Southern California, The Turkish Delights series
has it all—heat, heart, intrigue and a deep, family connection that transcends
all barriers.
The anthology includes:
The
Diplomat's Daughter
Turkish
Delights
Blue
Cruise
Tulip
Princess
Flower
Passage
About the Author
Microbrewery
owner, best-selling author, beer blogger and journalist, mom of three
teenagers, and soccer fan, Liz lives in the great Midwest, in a major college
town. Years of experience in sales and fund raising, plus an eight-year
stint as an ex-pat trailing spouse, plus making her way in a world of men (i.e.
the beer industry), has prepped her for life as erotic romance author.
When she isn't sweating inventory
and sales figures for the brewery, she can be found writing, editing or
sweating promotional efforts for her latest publications.
Her groundbreaking fiction
subgenre, “Romance for Real Life,” has gained thousands of fans and followers
who are interested less in the “HEA” and more in the “WHA” (“What Happens
After?”)
Her beer blog at beerwench.com is
nationally recognized for its insider yet outsider views on the craft beer
industry. Her books are set in the not-so-common worlds of breweries, on the
soccer pitch and in high-powered real estate offices. Don’t ask her for
anything “like” a Budweiser or risk painful injury.
7 comments:
thanks for having me!
They sound yummy! Let me know if you find a good one, I'd love to try it!
I would love to try one, too. :)
A Spice Girl...I'm sure she hates that now.
Marika
Liz, thanks for stopping by!
I've tried Turkish delights once. My daughter talked me into buying some when a new store in town opened. I wasn't impressed, I'm sad to say.
But maybe it wasn't "decent" Turkish delights?
Janice~
Spice Bazaar, sounds like a fun place. I adore finding new spices to use.
:)
bidelia78@yahoo.com
Sounds interesting!
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