First of all a big thank you to those of you who entered the Notorious contest. The winner is Amy who wins a selection of books and some goodies from Highclere Castle, the home of
Downton Abbey. Congratulations, Amy! I’ll be blogging about Highclere/Downton next week. Don’t miss it! Here is Rochester the Guide Dog Puppy with the castle in the background, looking every inch the aristocratic dog!
Congratulations also to Rebecca, who won last month’s website contest and a set of the Brides of Fortune books. There will be a new website contest coming very soon.
And as it’s a holiday weekend and I’m still celebrating the release of Notorious, here is another fun contest. I recently did a quiz to find my “inner animal.” You can take the quiz here. Apparently I am a red squirrel! So I wondered – what do you think your inner animal would be? I’m offering a copy of a backlist book of your choice plus some lovely luxury bath and body gifts as the prize. The draw will be made on Tuesday 10th April. Have a wonderful weekend!
What an interesting quiz! I turned out to be a giraffe.
It is, isn’t it, Dee! Love the idea of being a giraffe!
My inner animal is a Dolphin. Who knew?
Apparently, I’m a social animal and while I’m empathetic, I can also be self indulgent.
LOL, Beebs! I hope it also said that dolphins are very, very intelligent!
Tried twice but broken url.
It seems to have been fixed and working fine now. I think if I were guessing my inner animal, or choosing something I’d like to be, I wouldn’t have gone for a Red Squirrel, but actually I do like them very much!
It seems we are fellow red squirrels. Grey is actually more accurate for me, alas.
My inner animal is a dolphin. I love dolphins.
So do I Crystal. I’ll never forget seeing them in the wild – so beautiful.
I’m a cheetah!! Great, they are absolutley beautiful creatures.
Oh yes – very graceful creatures!
This quiz was super fun. I turned out to be a gazelle and the description described me perfectly. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for sharing this link with us
So glad you liked it, Melania! Gazelles are very elegant creatures!
I turned out to be a Gazelle. lol Who knew. I wold have thought Lion, but there you go.
My daughter took this quiz and she was a Red Squirrel. 
Carol L
Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com
LOL, Carol! I like the gazelles, and your daughter is a red squirrel like me!
I turned out to be a dolphin as well!
Another super-intelligent dolphin!
I’m a Red Squirrel too! Which was disconcerting because I always thought of them as quite aggressive. I know they certainly chatter a lot.
I don’t think either of those things fit with me at all.
Oh, but a red squirrel is very cute, Diane. Determined, clever, attractive… I can live with that!
I’m a Red Squirrel as well and not only does it look adorable but all the things they say about its/my qualities, so cute
(and so very true, I can be stubborn and continue with an idea/belief till the end 
Thank you for the fun quiz Nicola and have a lovely Easter!
I’m so glad you liked the quiz, Stella! From one red squirrel to another… I hate giving up on things too!
I’m an elephant (in spirit only!) Seems complementary.
Thanks for the contest.
I think elephants are awesome creatures, Nan. Wise and family minded and clever as well.
My inner animal is dolphin.I do adore dolphin, a smart animal. At first I thought I am a dog since I love dog. Well, what is said about my character is very true. I’m a free spirit, spiritual and emotional.Now I know what I’m lack of in certain areas.
☆ †h♌nk γ☺u ☆ for sharing the quiz and Happy Easter.
Thanks, Juliana! You only need look at a dolphin to see it’s intelligence shining through, I think.
I’m so pleased everyone liked the quiz. I thought it was a lot of fun with some truth in it as well…
I’m a Dolphin, I love Dolphin’s alot so that’s cool! I would love to win the prize. Here’s my email, not sure if I should put my address? Also how do I sign-up to receive your blog? or can I? denwal1@aol.com
Hi Dena! I’m not sure how you subscribe to the blog. I’ll find out. I’m glad you’re a dolphin – I love watching dolphins, so graceful and so clever!
I’m an Orang-Utan! Awesome quiz, but not what I would have guessed.
Wow, Jess! You’re the first!
Hi nicola my inner animal is rabbit
. That’s why I love to jump when I feel happy 
. Happy weekend!
That’s fabulous, Aretha. Rabbits are really beautiful. Love the ears and the tail!
My inner animal is the elephant. I adore hefalumps!
Oh, that’s perfect, Mel! Wise and awe-inspiring animal.
I have always been a dolphin or cat type personality but this quiz says I am a gazelle. I get bored with routine and will skip to a new one. I am warm etc etc etc. Who knew!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am not far from Oxfordshire (I am in Nottinghamshire but near the three corners consisting of Notts Leicestershire and Derbyshire) which is closer than Florida!!
Hello Ti! Nice to meet someone else who lives in the corner of 3 counties, as I do. It’s always good to be surprised, I think – I like the description of the gazelle as warm!
Well this gave me a really good laugh. And I love my inner animal: The Rhinoceros. Thank you for sharing such a neat site with us! I’ll be sharing it with my friends.
I’m so pleased we’ve had one rhinoceros from the quiz, Shannon! And pleased you liked the quiz. I thought it was great!
My inner animal is a Dolphin.
spontaneous nature and love of fun probably leads to you skipping routine in favour of something much more interesting instead.
I can agree with that. Fun quiz.
LOL, Gigi! I love dolphins – they are so friendly and clever!
Fun quiz. My inner animal is a Rhinoceros.
I think it’s pretty cool to be a rhino!
Who would’ve thought images would be the basis for personality! This one hit the nail on the head. I’m a dolphin.
I’m so glad you thought it was an accurate reflection, Margaret! I loved this quiz!