Dee Tenorio's Blog, page 16

The Nerves…

It always happens. As release day looms, I get into a sense of utter panic. Something crazy in me starts to worry… Not that I have a clue what I'm worried about, but there it is. One week until All Of You releases! My first book of 2010.

I'm approaching full freak out mode.

I'll keep you posted.

Busted Monday

Okay, yesterday threw me into a tailspin. I basically woke up to discover that my bank account had been skimmed. Meaning, while transacting a legitimate ATM purchase–like at the gas station or a restaurant–someone stole our card info and pin number and proceeded to drain half my bank account.

HALF.

So, you can imagine my utter, horrified state of mind yesterday. The whole plan for the day just went up in flames and the diet absolutely exploded. I'm pretty sure I gained three pounds in comfort f...

I've Added Some New Security

For some reason, a spammer named Vladislad is very taken with my site. He likes to leave tons of spam comments in Russian, which, while it's very nice of him to want my attention, is driving me absolutely nutty.

So, I've added a few security measures to send him on his way.

But, I'm in need, gang. I don't want to keep REAL people from commenting. Could y'all take a crack at leaving me a post so I know if it's working okay? (Last time I tried this kind of thing, no one could post for a month...

How'd They DO That?

Ever read those quotes on the front of book covers, where some fabulously famous author declares the book to be so fabulous as well that you simply must have it?

Every time I see that, I just think…how the hell did they DO that??

I mean, does the publisher go to Fabulous Author and ask them to read it? Does the author, who is never as fabulous as Fabulous Author, the one who contacts them and asks/grovel/begs for a read and quote?

And really, how does that conversation go?

Dear Fabulous Author,

I ...

SOOOO Not Awake Yet

I've been…busy-not-busy lately. You know when you clean the house, turn around and it's destroyed again? Yeah, I got tired of that. So I've been trying to get everything fully organized so that I can put stuff away properly from now on. Problem is…MAN that's a lot to organize! And all of it has to be done at the bottom level before anyone will see it on the top. So right now, it's a bigger mess than usual.

The good news, though, is that I sold another novella for later this year.:) Going with ...

Setting up a Blog Tour

As is usually the case, I'm working to put together some exposure for the new book. Considering how exposed the cover IS, lol, that's saying something, hee hee. Anyway, so the last few days have been about sending out copies for review and scheduling events. Or trying to. I'm working on it, anyway. If any of you know of a few places I should look to see if they have room for me this spring, please leave a link. :)

I'm getting very excited and nervous about the upcoming release of "All Of...

Back Home

So Hubby and I packed up the kids last week and strolled on over to Fresno to visit our families. BUSY, busy days, but OH so nice to see people and it not be because of a funeral.

We spent time with my father and I saw my sisters and saw hubby's Mom and uncle and cousins we haven't seen in years. It was a long drive and kind of nuts and we saw WAY too many cartoons–Dear God, save me from the Goofy Movie, I may never get "Powerline" out of my head. But it was really, really, really wonderful.

I ...

"All Of You" Trailer!

Just a warning, though, gang. This is my most risque trailer because, well, I didn't want anyone confused about the sexuality of this book. The hero is a charmer and there's more to the story than sex…but there's a lot of sex, lol.

Hope you like!

Dee

Well, it's Official!

The contract is signed and winging it's way over. Pale, from this point known as "Tempting The Enemy" is officially a Carina Press novel. :) My first paranormal romance will be available this summer!

And before you wonder, yes, it's full-sized novel (80k+), which is why I've been extra careful on the editing this last week. Not that I'm not careful anyway, but world-building details require a lot of double-checking with your own head. (And y'all know mine is occasionally a tad leaky)

I...

Strange Morning…

Well, if you haven't heard, Hubby is currently without job. Damn unfortunate, but he's working hard at finding a new one.

Of course, having hubby home does have a way of derailing my own schedule at times. He's dedicated to his job search though, which means I'm free to do what I like.

Which is…

I know there's stuff I COULD do, but most of it is long termy stuff or…yes, I'll just say it. It's boring.

Then there's a selection of household things I could do. Filing. Cleaning. Boring.

Or I could...