gardens, walkways and grass areas all designed for public use. In the summer enjoy the trial garden, planted with over 500 flower varieties. In the evenings, sit under the stars and enjoy a play or a musical presentation.
Head
west to Manchester, the largest city. The Red Arrow Diner is open 24
hours so you’re never too early or too late for a meal. Catch a ball
game at Fishercats Stadium, a Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue
Jays
major-league club and then watch the fireworks. They’re as good as the
fourth of July. The stadium is located in the Mill yard, once a
thriving textile center owned by the Amoskeag
Manufacturing Company and now the home of restaurants, a science museum
and upscale apartments. One of my main characters in Pick up Lines for Murder lives in the Mill Yard.
A
northerly direction leads to the Lakes Region. Drive through Concord,
the State Capitol and stop for an educational tour of the State House.
The New Hampshire State House is the only state capitol
whose legislature still sits in its original chambers-no small feat,
since the 424 member New Hampshire General Court is the largest state
legislative body, and the third largest legislature among
English-speaking peoples. After a quick tour, head for Weirs Beach in
Laconia and hop on the Mount Washington for a tour of Lake
Winnipesaukee, the largest lake in New Hampshire. Once on board, catch a
glimpse to the north of the White Mountains. John Greenleaf Whittier,
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Nathaniel Hawthorne Hawthorne are a few
poets inspired to write about the beauty of the Mountains. Those same
mountians inspired me to make them home to my hero in Murder by Heart.
The cruise lasts about three hours but, for a shorter ride, catch one of the mail boats. The Captian stops along the way deliver mail direct to New Hampsire's local residents.
A native New Hampshirite, I love books and thanks my family and Memorial High School English teachers.
Exposed to a wide variety of literature, I never planned on becoming a writer. When I began reading romances at a late age I was working two part time jobs in the field of education, taking a course, and caring for my husband and two children.
As if I didn’t have enough to do, I looked for an entertaining diversion. During a visit to a book store, I discovered the romance section. I devoured every historical by Johanna Lindsey, Julie Garwood, and Amanda Quick then expanded into contemporaries.
My life changed when I found a world of romance on the Prodigy Romance Board in the early 1990s. There, I learned about Romance Writers of America and became a member.
I realized authorship was my calling.
For another road trip adventure with Nora LeDuc or the characters in her novels, visit her website, www.noraleduc.com or find her on FaceBook.
The cruise lasts about three hours but, for a shorter ride, catch one of the mail boats. The Captian stops along the way deliver mail direct to New Hampsire's local residents.
A native New Hampshirite, I love books and thanks my family and Memorial High School English teachers.
Exposed to a wide variety of literature, I never planned on becoming a writer. When I began reading romances at a late age I was working two part time jobs in the field of education, taking a course, and caring for my husband and two children.
As if I didn’t have enough to do, I looked for an entertaining diversion. During a visit to a book store, I discovered the romance section. I devoured every historical by Johanna Lindsey, Julie Garwood, and Amanda Quick then expanded into contemporaries.
My life changed when I found a world of romance on the Prodigy Romance Board in the early 1990s. There, I learned about Romance Writers of America and became a member.
I realized authorship was my calling.
For another road trip adventure with Nora LeDuc or the characters in her novels, visit her website, www.noraleduc.com or find her on FaceBook.
Thank you Annette for inviting me to your Fifty Authors.
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Hi, Nora,
ReplyDeleteNew Hampshire sounds wonderful from your description! Like you, I love to read and write historical romance fiction. In fact, Amanda Quick wrote the cover blurb/endorsement for my Regency romance Tea Leaves and Tarot Cards.
Novels like yours and this blog are enjoyable venues for learning about places outside of our experience. Thanks for the opportunities.
ReplyDeleteNew Hampshire is one of the New England states I haven't visited. I think you've provided sufficient reason to rectify the omission.
ReplyDeleteNever been to New Hampshire. Now I've added it to my list of states we'll need to visit when/if we retire! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI will be in New Hampshire this weekend.
ReplyDeleteJacqueline, Amanda Quick gave you an endorsement!! You are one lucky woman.
ReplyDeleteJoyce, It's a big world, isn't it, but it's nice to know there are good people and friends out there Thanks for reading my post. Nora
ReplyDeletejrlindermuth, thanks for dropping in, let me know if you make it to NH. I'm almost always here.
ReplyDeleteDebby, I hope you had a fun weekend. Maybe you made a Fishercat game?!
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