Tea Party Tuesday - Top Ten Reasons to Drink Afternoon Tea

Shall we have tea? Do join me this week as we glimpse how tea is served at one of the finest hotels in London - the Lanesborough.

Afternoon Tea at the Lanesborough Hotel

In my books, Jillian Bradley often enjoys this lovely ritual, whether staying at a fine resort such as the Ritz-Carlton in "Murder in Half Moon Bay" or at a lovely London hotel such as the one above in "The Ruby of Siam." 

In my upcoming book "The Long Trip Home," you'll read about afternoon tea being served in the bed and breakfast where Jillian mysteriously finds herself after her wedding. I hope you'll enjoy the story.

Here are ten reasons why I love afternoon tea. If you think of another, please leave a comment. I'd love to hear from you.

Top Ten Reasons to Drink Afternoon Tea

1. Everyone needs an indoor picnic once in a while.

2. There is a need to use lovely dishes on occasion.

3. Tea gives comfort and doesn't demand anything.

4. One only has to think about adding milk or sugar, nothing else.

5. Conversation is typically pleasant.

6. Teatime gives one something to look forward to during the day.

7. Delicious snacks are traditionally consumed.

8. Tea is beneficial to health.

9. One doesn't need to eat much at dinner.

10. Tea can be enjoyed year-round, any day of the week, hot or cold.

Cheers! Thanks for joining me today. I enjoyed our tea together. Hope to see you next week for 

Tea Party Tuesday.

In the meanwhile, Go Jillian and Teddy!

 

~Nancy Jill  

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Great Pumpkins at the Ritz

By Nancy Jill Thames

Several years ago I stayed with my husband at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay. As we arrived, pumpkins weighing over six hundred pounds a piece adorned the portico. Truly an amazing site.

Half Moon Bay is noted for it's fall pumpkin festival. People travel from all over the state of California not only to view pumpkins, but to view the beautiful ocean and enjoy sumptuous seafood cuisine. 

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Both "Murder in Half Moon Bay" and "The Mark of Eden" were set in Half Moon Bay. Book 1 revolves around the Ritz-Carlton, while Book 4 finds back-streets of the town and a cruise to Catalina Island in which to unfold. 

Someone said my books often sound like travel logs, and rightly so. I've traveled as an air force brat and as the wife of a business man. My stories incorporate what I've experienced both in locals and cuisine. If you enjoy the finer things in life, you may enjoy the books I write. If not, there are many other genres to choose from.

I invite you to download "Murder in Half Moon Bay" as a free gift from me. 

There's more than pumpkins in the adventures ahead.

  
 

        See you in my books!

 ~Nancy Jill 

Mystery novelist Nancy Jill Thames has published Christian fiction since 2010. The author of seven books in the Jillian Bradley series, she is an award winning blogger and listed numerous times on the Author Watch Bestseller’s List. In addition, she won first place in her church's 4th of July celebration for her chocolate cream pie.

When she isn’t plotting her next book, she spends time with her six grandchildren, tags along with her husband on business trips, and plays classical piano for her personal enjoyment. 

She is an active member of the Leander Writers' Guild, American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW),  CenTex Chapter-ACFW, and supports the Central Texas SPCA with a portion of her book sales. She resides with her husband in Leander, Texas.

CONTACT INFORMATION jillthames@gmail.com