In 'olden times' ~ when crops were harvested by hand ~ farmers would band together during the havesting of their crops. They'd move from one farm to the next helping each other gather in their crops, ready for winter.
When they came to cut the last swathe of corn in a field, the men used this last corn to make Corn Dollies.
Three straws can be plaited using the hair plait or a cat's foot plait. Favours can be made with two, three, four or more straws.
It is an art form dating back to pagan times, when the Corn Dolly was originally made out of the last sheaf of corn to capture the “corn spirit”.
A countryman's favour was usually a plait of three straws and tied into a loose knot to represent a heart. It is reputed to have been made by a young man with straws picked up after the harvest and given to his loved one. If she was wearing it next to her heart when he saw her again then he would know that his love was reciprocated.
The Corn Dolly was kept over the winter, before being returned to the fields in Spring and burned or buried to ensure that the coming years harvest would be successful.
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Headmistress, Tina Blackberry and business tycoon, Ryan Thomas can't control events after Ryan's daughter steals his coveted golden arrow and takes it to school. But put Cupid on the job and nothing can go wrong, or can it?
Excerpt
“Goddamit,” he exploded, “Can’t you stand still for one second? I have something to say, but I can’t while you’re jogging round the room.”She halted toe to toe in front of him. “You have me dismissed from a job I loved, because I upheld the safety of my pupils, and still have the audacity to stalk me to my holiday destination and demand I listen to you because you have something to say?” Flapping her hands at her sides, she spun away and back again, planting her hands on the chair arms, she pinned him in his place and snarled, “Let me tell you something. I’ve come here to enjoy myself and your presence isn’t part of my plan.”
“What is your plan?” he demanded.
“To get laid!” Astonishment pushed her away from the chair, her eyes wide, her lips curved up in a defiant sneer. “I intend to find myself a man and screw the living daylights out of him. And,” she paused deliberately, “I don’t need you for that.”
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89 comments:
thanks for having the contest. love this time of year. time to get sweaters and afghans out :}
Hello,
I love blog hops there so much fun:)
I didnt know about the dollies,I thought that was really cool.
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Nice post about the corn dollies. Very interesting! :)
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I would like to read this story. It sounds funny from e excerpt:)my email is tania_kwong@msn.com
Hello! Interesting bits of fall info! Corn Dollies! I had no idea. I'm following :) julie.jansen(at)yahoo(dot)com
I absolutely love the excerpt posted about your book. Totally blunt and right to the point.
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LOL I love her straightforwardness! It's one of the moments where he should just let her go and leave her alone. :)
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Very interesting! Thank you for sharind and for the giveaway!
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Loved learning about the corn dollies! Thanks for that! Also thanks for the chance to win!
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OMG I have got to read this book. The excerpt made me laugh out loud...LOL
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Hi! Thank you for the give away and I look forward to reading your book in the future, even if I don't win, it sounds interesting! (:
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j. barrett :-) Thanks for your comapny.
Temperance, Thanks for coming by. I used to make them -no these are not pics of mine.- There are lots of different stories behind each doll.
Thanks for your company tricia.
Fillie, I had great fun writing it. Thanks for coming by.
Thanks for coming by and following, Julie, I appreciate it.
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mirriamsmyth :-) and do you really think he does? LOL
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Amanda, I'm glad you enjoyed learning about corn dolls, there are fascinating. Each one has it's own story and origin.
Awe, thanks Michelle Bledsoe I enjoyed writing it.
Ellen, I hope you enjoy it whenever you get it. I had fun writing it.
really liked your blog very interesting. good luck to all!
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Hiya Sherry,
That was a very interesting post and I really enjoyed it. I've decided to make it my mission to visit every one on this hop and pimp you all out along the way. So stop 2, consider yourself pimped out to the masses!!
This is such a great HOP, I am finding great blogs, new authors, and new books to add to my wish list.
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I loved your post! I really love fall and I enjoyed all of your comments on it:)
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I like your post about the corn dollies. Having fun on the hop!
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this book sounds wonderful! thanks for the chance to win.
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My first blog hop and I'm having a great time. Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the cooler weather (able to wear sweaters that I've knit for myself) and football season. I'm watching the Monday night game as I'm blog hopping.
Thanks for the chance to win - I really enjoyed the excerpt.
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All this ingenious creativity is inspiring. I love how interesting you made your post. The excerpt didn't hurt matters either. Loved it.
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Interesting post on autumn, my favorite season of the year! Excerpt sounds great...a modern day cupid sounds like an awesome read!
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WOW! I learned something new today about the last sheaf of corn... COOL! Love those straw wreaths. Have one as a Christmas ornament for my tree. Thanks, Sherry!
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Wow! You're books sound AWESOME! Would love to win. I am a GFC follower.
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Very interesting post, and the excerpt looks like a fun read. I've put it on my wish list to download on my next payday :)
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Neat post! I think I've heard of corn dollies before but I don't know that much about them.
I think the part about the Countryman's Favour is kind of sweet, what can I say I'm a romantic.
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I LOVE *tee hee* the premise for your novella! This is going to be a great read!
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Great tidbit of harvest trivia and I really liked your excerpt.
Happy hopping!
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The novella sounds great! Loved the blurb and excerpt! I'm now following your blog!
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Thanks for the giveaway! Love to read different authors.
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The corn dolly is amazing!
Thanks for coming by and your good wishes, terri_dion
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Rhonda, that's why I love blog hops too, you meet so many new friends and catch up with everyone else, too. Thanks for coming by.
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Thanks for coming by Alison. I had fun writing The Wrong target.
Lori Z, this is a great blog hop to start with I'm glad you are enjoying it.
Thanks for coming by.
LOL Blue Shedevil glad you enjoyed both the corn doll info and the excerpt. Thanks for coming by.
books4me thanks for coming by. When I first began making corn ddolls, i was amazed at the number of stories,myths surrounding them and how far back they go in history.
Thanks for coming by.
Meg, Thanks for coming by. i love the Christmas corn dolls, but never manager to make any very successfuly.
Thanks for your kind words and your company, Molly
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Bona Fide Reflections, I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it :-)
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Hey, Sherry, your blog is looking wonderful!
Thanks for the giveaway and loved the post about Corn Dollies.
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I love blog hops there so much fun
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Corn dollies! I may have found a new love. Thanks for the giveaway.
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Hi Sherry, remember me from Goodreads- the giveaway mixup. lol.
Nice to see your blog!
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:-) LOL what a fiasco that was! I hope you found the wait worth while! Thanks for popping by. I appreciate your visit.
Oh this looks GREAT!!!!
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and I followed!
I look forward to reading more of your stuff...
loving all the pics and your book sounds like a great read !! Thanks for the opportunity !
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What a great way to start the season!
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Thanks for your kind words and your company, Ashley.
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great contest!!
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Just making my rounds. Wonderful giveaway
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Thanks for your kind words Nikki and your company.
Ha, the excerpt was awesome! Would love to read... :)
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Thanks for your kind words and your company, Sebrina.
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Thank you so much for the opportunity to win. The Wrong Target sounds like it will be really good.
I am following your blog (Jennifer S)
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Jennifer S :-) Thank you for your comapny.
And the winner is...
Liesa Manis.
Congratulations Liesa, I will email your prize to you shortly.
My thanks to everyone who participated in the blog hop and for your comappny here.
Congratulations to Liesa. Thank you Sherry, for having this great giveaway!
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