Minnette Meador's Blog, page 12
August 19, 2011
THE CENTURION AND THE QUEENIn preparation for my upcoming...
THE CENTURION AND THE QUEEN
In preparation for my upcoming release, THE GLADIATOR PRINCE, hitting the stands on September 9th, I thought we'd revisit the first book in this series, THE CENTURION & THE QUEEN, which is NOW OUT ON KINDLE! To help me celebrate the release, I'm giving away two e-Copies (any format, including Kindle or Nook) of both The Centurion & The Queen and The Edge of Honor, the 2nd book in the series. PLUS, a beautiful Celtic necklace will go to one lucky commenter! Though Gladiator Prince will be a stand alone story, these two books follow the amazing Boudicca Revolt and the aftermath in ancient Roman Britannia. Leave a comment and I'll put your name in the hat. THE CENTURION & THE QUEEN a historical romance by
Minnette Meador
The revolution that sparks their desire rips her from his arms. They find themselves on opposing sides, in love, and unable to stop the future. PUBLISHED BY
RESPLENDENCE PUBLISHINGWHERE YOU CAN BUY THE BOOK:
Amazon – Print
Amazon – Kindle
Fictionwise
Barnes & Noble NookREVIEWSPUBLISHERS WEEKLY - I was engrossed by The Centurion and the Queen, and didn't put it down.
SIMPLY ROMANCE REVIEWS - Historical novels especially historical Romance tend to fall within fairly set parameters and usually tend to be a bit cliché. This story breaks out of those parameters and destroys the clichés with a truly refreshing story of love in ancient Britannia.
NIGHTOWL ROMANCE – I encourage you to try out Minnette's work and see how enmeshed you will become in her wonderful settings. …this book pulled me in and I read it in two sittings…
AUTHOR BIO: Somewhere between thirty and dust…red hair, blue eyes…six kids, one slightly used husband, and any number of pets from time to time… wannabe hippy… wanttheirmoney yuppie…pro musician and actress for 20 Years… native Oregonian… lover of music, beauty, and all things green. Willing slave to the venerable muse. Minnette currently resides in Portland, Oregon with her husband, having replaced the children with one dog. The dog, Pierre, pretty much runs the show.
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT: Coming out September 7th, THE GLADIATOR PRINCE, third book in the Centurion Series. I will be going on a month long blog hop and giving away, jewelry, Roman memorabilia, Celtic trinkets, and as a grand finale, a Kindle to one lucky commenter. If you'd like to join my mailing list, just drop me a note at mmeador@minnettemeador.com and I'll make sure you get a reminder! OR friend me on Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads or any of those amazing social networks. Just put in my name: Minnette Meador to find me. :o)
CONNECT WITH MINNETTE ONLINE
Facebook
Twitter
SNEAK PEEKDelia was suddenly terrified.
It had snuck up her back unexpectedly as he was speaking; watching his stormy dark eyes, his lined rugged face, and the way he held himself on the back of the horse. The fear did not come from his words, his manner, or his stance. It came from a deep, overwhelming desire stirring within those smoky eyes. She never felt anything with such intensity before, and despite her valiant effort to control it, she trembled. Delia found herself infatuated with this Roman, and the thought sent a shiver of disgust through her.
"No," she said aloud.
The centurion blinked at her and the faintest trace of a smile appeared. The only other movement on his face was a slight flare of his nostrils.
"No?" he whispered. The soldiers edged their mounts away from him.
"Perhaps, sir, we should invite the lady…" Aelius said quickly.
A single glance from the centurion silenced the man. Marius leaned down against the neck of his horse as it again tried to bite her. Delia stepped back irritably and glowered at the animal.
"Perhaps I did not make myself clear."
"No one could accuse you of not being precise, Centurion," Delia answered sardonically, then quickly lowered her head and took a deep breath.
"I… I came here in good faith," she stammered, trying hard to force down the unwanted feelings, to make her voice sound contrite. Instead, it came out harsh, and she had to bite her lip to control it. "I wish to discuss the release of my men."
He sat up with an air of self-assured satisfaction and looked down at her, apparently intending to press his authority and his advantage. Obviously, this was something the centurion expected: obedience, supplication—control.
But all at once, Marius stopped. For several heartbeats, his eyes softened and Delia could feel a ripple of excitement run through her when the shade of a smile touched his lips.
The centurion quickly cleared his throat and took a deep breath.
"Very well," he said, the coolness returning to his face. "You and the girl will come with us, so we can see to your injuries and then we will discuss your men. It is nearing the evening meal. If you will dine with me, we can pursue it. Is that acceptable?" He reached down to take her hand.
Delia appeared outwardly calm, but inside she was a raging chaos of conflicting emotions. Her heart told her to take his hand, enjoy his warmth, his touch, to melt into his arms and surrender to those amazing eyes. The scent of the horseflesh, leather, the soldiers, and the forest mingled, making her head swim. She could hear a voice inside screaming vehemently to run in the opposite direction. Her heritage was appalled that Delia would even consider it—she could hear her father's voice swearing behind her ears. But it was her duty, in the end, that won out. She had a responsibility to her people.
The centurion smiled, and she found herself wanting to yield to it. Delia bit her lip to keep it from trembling.
"Please," he said awkwardly as if it was a word he seldom used.
With a soft nod, she took his hand—the heat of it shot lightning down her arms and legs—and allowed him to pull her up behind him.
In preparation for my upcoming release, THE GLADIATOR PRINCE, hitting the stands on September 9th, I thought we'd revisit the first book in this series, THE CENTURION & THE QUEEN, which is NOW OUT ON KINDLE! To help me celebrate the release, I'm giving away two e-Copies (any format, including Kindle or Nook) of both The Centurion & The Queen and The Edge of Honor, the 2nd book in the series. PLUS, a beautiful Celtic necklace will go to one lucky commenter! Though Gladiator Prince will be a stand alone story, these two books follow the amazing Boudicca Revolt and the aftermath in ancient Roman Britannia. Leave a comment and I'll put your name in the hat. THE CENTURION & THE QUEEN a historical romance by
Minnette Meador
The revolution that sparks their desire rips her from his arms. They find themselves on opposing sides, in love, and unable to stop the future. PUBLISHED BY
RESPLENDENCE PUBLISHINGWHERE YOU CAN BUY THE BOOK:
Amazon – Print
Amazon – Kindle
Fictionwise
Barnes & Noble NookREVIEWSPUBLISHERS WEEKLY - I was engrossed by The Centurion and the Queen, and didn't put it down.
SIMPLY ROMANCE REVIEWS - Historical novels especially historical Romance tend to fall within fairly set parameters and usually tend to be a bit cliché. This story breaks out of those parameters and destroys the clichés with a truly refreshing story of love in ancient Britannia.
NIGHTOWL ROMANCE – I encourage you to try out Minnette's work and see how enmeshed you will become in her wonderful settings. …this book pulled me in and I read it in two sittings…
AUTHOR BIO: Somewhere between thirty and dust…red hair, blue eyes…six kids, one slightly used husband, and any number of pets from time to time… wannabe hippy… wanttheirmoney yuppie…pro musician and actress for 20 Years… native Oregonian… lover of music, beauty, and all things green. Willing slave to the venerable muse. Minnette currently resides in Portland, Oregon with her husband, having replaced the children with one dog. The dog, Pierre, pretty much runs the show.
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT: Coming out September 7th, THE GLADIATOR PRINCE, third book in the Centurion Series. I will be going on a month long blog hop and giving away, jewelry, Roman memorabilia, Celtic trinkets, and as a grand finale, a Kindle to one lucky commenter. If you'd like to join my mailing list, just drop me a note at mmeador@minnettemeador.com and I'll make sure you get a reminder! OR friend me on Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads or any of those amazing social networks. Just put in my name: Minnette Meador to find me. :o)
CONNECT WITH MINNETTE ONLINE
SNEAK PEEKDelia was suddenly terrified.
It had snuck up her back unexpectedly as he was speaking; watching his stormy dark eyes, his lined rugged face, and the way he held himself on the back of the horse. The fear did not come from his words, his manner, or his stance. It came from a deep, overwhelming desire stirring within those smoky eyes. She never felt anything with such intensity before, and despite her valiant effort to control it, she trembled. Delia found herself infatuated with this Roman, and the thought sent a shiver of disgust through her.
"No," she said aloud.
The centurion blinked at her and the faintest trace of a smile appeared. The only other movement on his face was a slight flare of his nostrils.
"No?" he whispered. The soldiers edged their mounts away from him.
"Perhaps, sir, we should invite the lady…" Aelius said quickly.
A single glance from the centurion silenced the man. Marius leaned down against the neck of his horse as it again tried to bite her. Delia stepped back irritably and glowered at the animal.
"Perhaps I did not make myself clear."
"No one could accuse you of not being precise, Centurion," Delia answered sardonically, then quickly lowered her head and took a deep breath.
"I… I came here in good faith," she stammered, trying hard to force down the unwanted feelings, to make her voice sound contrite. Instead, it came out harsh, and she had to bite her lip to control it. "I wish to discuss the release of my men."
He sat up with an air of self-assured satisfaction and looked down at her, apparently intending to press his authority and his advantage. Obviously, this was something the centurion expected: obedience, supplication—control.
But all at once, Marius stopped. For several heartbeats, his eyes softened and Delia could feel a ripple of excitement run through her when the shade of a smile touched his lips.
The centurion quickly cleared his throat and took a deep breath.
"Very well," he said, the coolness returning to his face. "You and the girl will come with us, so we can see to your injuries and then we will discuss your men. It is nearing the evening meal. If you will dine with me, we can pursue it. Is that acceptable?" He reached down to take her hand.
Delia appeared outwardly calm, but inside she was a raging chaos of conflicting emotions. Her heart told her to take his hand, enjoy his warmth, his touch, to melt into his arms and surrender to those amazing eyes. The scent of the horseflesh, leather, the soldiers, and the forest mingled, making her head swim. She could hear a voice inside screaming vehemently to run in the opposite direction. Her heritage was appalled that Delia would even consider it—she could hear her father's voice swearing behind her ears. But it was her duty, in the end, that won out. She had a responsibility to her people.
The centurion smiled, and she found herself wanting to yield to it. Delia bit her lip to keep it from trembling.
"Please," he said awkwardly as if it was a word he seldom used.
With a soft nod, she took his hand—the heat of it shot lightning down her arms and legs—and allowed him to pull her up behind him.
August 3, 2011
A Ghost of Chance - Grand Prize Winners!
And the winners are...A GHOST OF A CHANCE BLOG HOP:
KINDLE - CHELSEA R.
PORTLAND TOTE - SHEILA D.
$100 AMAZON GC - TAMMY R.
BITTEN BY BOOKS GIVEAWAY:
KINDLE 3G - MARIA D.
PORTLAND TOTE - NICOLE K.
I want to again thank everyone for joining me on my blog hop for A Ghost of a Chance and to tell you this is just the first of three of these I'm doing this year. The next one will be in September for THE GLADIATOR PRINCE , so stay tuned!
Minnette Meador
World Weaver...
July 31, 2011
THANKS FOR ALL THE MEMORIES...
I wanted to pass along my heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in the Blog Hop for A Ghost of a Chance. I cried, I laughed, I had my heart touched so many times over that last six weeks, I can't even begin to tell you what this has done for me. I now have the daunting task of putting together all the numbers and coming up with prize winners for the grand prize! I will be posting those winners on FB, Twitter, and here at my blog in the next day or so.Anyway, thank you, thank you, thank you for making this such a wonderful experience, and keep in mind... in September we'll do it all over again with The Gladiator Prince. Minnette :o)
July 16, 2011
A Ghost of a Chance - Blog Hop Countdown!
A GHOST OF A CHANCE...
MARK THE DATES: JUNE 19th TO JULY 26th
Come join me in celebrating the release of
A GHOST OF A CHANCE
, a paranormal romantic comedy coming out on June 19, 2011!Ghost stories, riding in cars with cops, paranormal trivia, psychic powers, loads of excerpts, and even a little romantic kink or two (hot-cha-cha).
I will have drawings for some spectacular prizes and all you have to do is visit each blog, read it, and then leave a comment. The more blogs you comment on, the better your chances! You could win Amazon Gift Certificates worth $25 (gotta watch for these - they will be given away during surprise contests throughout the event), a $100 GC from Amazon, 2 totes full of wonderful Portland memorabilia, wine, candy, and so much more, jewelry, books, and, for the grand prize, 2 (count them 2) Kindles loaded with books!
P.S. BELOW THE CALENDAR IS A FUN VIDEO, A BLURB ABOUT THE BOOK, AND A LINK TO EXCERPTS!THE TOUR SO FAR...
(if you haven't commented yet, most are still "live" so come on over and leave your mark for a chance to win prizes!)
July 15th - World of Possibilities July 14th - Immortality & Beyond July 13th - Alisha PaigeJuly 12th - Lisa Haselton's Reviews & Interviews
KINDLE - NOOKJuly 11th - Beyond Romance
July 10th - Rogue Angels
July 8th - ROSALIE LARIO'S BLOG
July 7th - Sugarbeats Books
July 6th - Fantasy Unbound &
Christine Young's Blog
July 5th - The Blue Rose Blog
July 4th - Travel the Ages
July 1st - Desiree Holt BlogJune 30th - Book Junkie
June 29th - Paty Jager
June 28th - Lyn Armstrong &Love Romance NovelsJune 27th - BOOK OF SECRETSJune 26th - Dawn Prochilo Blog
June 24th - Because My Random Thoughts Are Entertainment
June 23rd - Books Read 'N' Makeup Done
June 22nd - Goddess Fish Video & Goddess Fish Ghost of a Chance Party! & Romance Junkies & Fresh Fiction & Night Owl Romance Blog
AND WHAT'S TO COME...
July 18 Off the KeyboardJuly 19 Black Velvet Seductions Readers' BlogJuly 20 Parajunkee's View
July 25 The Romance Book Club
Bitten By Books Release Party! - Extra Prizes - I'm
giving away a second Kindle filled with any five Kindle paranormal books (winner's choice) AND a Portland Oregon Tote filled with great Oregon and Portland made items (wine, coffee, chocolate, goodies) There might even be some surprises!
July 26 Canned Laughter & Coffee Radio Show
July 30 The Whipped Cream 4th Anniversary Blog Celebration!
A GHOST OF A CHANCE - Excerpt
a paranormal romantic comedy
by Minnette Meador
RELEASE DATE: JUNE 22, 2011
Resplendence Publishing
Keenan Swanson is your typical, everyday graphic designer. Well, except for the hundreds of pesky, prank-loving poltergeists that make his life interesting (in a Chinese curse sort of way). He finds his situation precarious yet manageable—until witty, smoking-hot coworker Isabella enters the scene and Keenan decides he wants her all for himself. With a horny succubus who has other ideas, a burly city cop determined to lock Keenan away, and an evil entity who's hell-bent on using Keenan's seed to create a living demon, the reluctant psychic realizes he just might not come out of this alive—or with heart intact.
"Hysterical and very original!" 2-Time Rita Winner Wendy Warren
Minnette Meador
World Weaver...
mmeador@minnettemeador.com
http://minnettemeador.blogspot.com
http://www.minnettemeador.com
June 22, 2011
A GHOST OF A CHANCE - CONTESTS, BLOG TOUR & PARTY!
KINDLE - NOOKA GHOST OF A CHANCE - CONTESTS,
BLOG TOUR & PARTY!
TODAY - JUNE 23rd:
Books Read 'N' Makeup Done
Join me to take a look at photos of what I think my characters look like. Do you agree? Also, an excerpt from A Ghost of a Chance where Keenan suddenly finds his arms filled with warm, healthy girl...
The Romance Studio - Release Party!
Come on over and join the fun @ The Romance Studio, where I'll be sharing another excerpt and you could win fabulous prizes from TRS! Just leave a comment and you're in. See you there!
YESTERDAY - JUNE 22ST:
Goddess Fish Video
Come join Goddess Fish to review a new Ghost of a Chance video. Leave a comment for a chance to win.
Goddess Fish Ghost of a Chance Party!
Come play with me today over at my Goddess Fish Party!
Romance Junkies
Living With Ghosts - Have you seen a ghost? What role did real ghosts play in writing A Ghost of a Chance. Leave comment for chance to win.
Fresh Fiction
Are you psychic? Today's article over at Fresh Fiction explores that question.
Night Owl Romance BlogDo you believe in ghosts? Article about how real life ghostly encounters made me a believer.
Buy Link
A GHOST OF A CHANCE...
MARK THE DATES: JUNE 19TH TO JULY 20TH Come join me in celebrating the release of A GHOST OF A CHANCE , a paranormal romantic comedy coming out on June 19, 2011!
Ghost stories, riding in cars with cops, paranormal trivia, psychic powers, loads of excerpts, and even a little romantic kink or two (hot-cha-cha).
I will have drawings for some spectacular prizes and all you have to do is visit each blog, read it, and then leave a comment. The more blogs you comment on, the better your chances! You could win Amazon Gift Certificates worth $25 (gotta watch for these - they will be given away during surprise contests throughout the event), a $100 GC from Amazon, 2 totes full of wonderful Portland memorabilia, wine, candy, and so much more, jewelry, books, and, for the grand prize, 2 (count them 2) Kindles loaded with books!
So don't miss the fun and invite your friends... the more the merrier. This is the first of three extravaganzas I'm having this year so make sure you check out Minnette's World or my Facebook every day to see where I'll be next. Again, the more blogs you read and comment on the better your chances of winning prizes at the end of the tour. Have fun and good luck!P.S. BELOW THE CALENDAR IS A FUN VIDEO, A BLURB ABOUT THE BOOK, AND A LINK TO EXCERPTS!
June 19 Julian & Grace's Book Club Page
Night Owl Romance Interview - Note: Can't leave
comments, but if you write me one on Facebook @MinnetteMeador, I'll count this for the contestJune 20 Behind the Book
The Romance Review
June 21 Whipped Cream Review June 22 Goddess Fish Party Pavilion Fresh Fiction Night Owl Romance Blog
June 23 Books Read 'N' Makeup DoneJune 24 Because My Random Thoughts Are EntertainmentJune 25 Dawn Prochilo Blog The Romance Book ClubJune 26 The Romance Studio - The Dead Man's Party - Extra Prizes from me for $50 GC @ Amazon AND a chance to win a Nook reader from TRS! These are in addition to my regular contest.
June 27 Book of Secrets June 28 Lyn Armstrong Love Romance Novels
June 29 Paty Jager Bitten By Books Release Party! - Extra Prizes - I'm giving away a third Kindle filled with any five Kindle paranormal books (winner's choice) AND a Portland Oregon Tote filled with great Oregon and Portland made items (wine, coffee, chocolate, goodies) There might even be some surprises!June 30 Book Junkie
July 1 Night Owl Romance - An additional chance to win a book
Desiree Holt Tells All
July 4 Travel the AgesJuly 5 The Blue Rose BlogJuly 6 Fantasy Unbound
July 7 Sugarbeat's BooksJuly 8 Rosalie LarioJuly 9 Chat With BHB Party Room - 9pm (EST) (PW: Books) July 10 Rogue Angels July 11 Beyond Romance July 12 Lisa Haselton's Reviews and Interviews
July 13 Alisha Paige
July 14 Immortality and BeyondJuly 15 Worlds of PossibilitiesJuly 16 Christine Young - Romance Writer July 18 Off the KeyboardJuly 19 Black Velvet Seductions Readers' BlogJuly 20 Parajunkee's View
A GHOST OF A CHANCE - Excerpt
a paranormal romantic comedy
by Minnette Meador
RELEASE DATE: JUNE 22, 2011
Resplendence Publishing
Keenan Swanson is your typical, everyday graphic designer. Well, except for the hundreds of pesky, prank-loving poltergeists that make his life interesting (in a Chinese curse sort of way). He finds his situation precarious yet manageable—until witty, smoking-hot coworker Isabella enters the scene and Keenan decides he wants her all for himself. With a horny succubus who has other ideas, a burly city cop determined to lock Keenan away, and an evil entity who's hell-bent on using Keenan's seed to create a living demon, the reluctant psychic realizes he just might not come out of this alive—or with heart intact.
"Hysterical and very original!" 2-Time Rita Winner Wendy Warren
Minnette Meador
World Weaver...
mmeador@minnettemeador.com
http://minnettemeador.blogspot.com
http://www.minnettemeador.com
June 4, 2011
A GHOST OF A CHANCE - CONTESTS, BLOG TOUR & PARTY!
MARK THE DATES:
JUNE 22ND TO JULY 21ST
Come join me for my fabulous and mighty blog tour to help me celebrate the release of A GHOST OF A CHANCE, a paranormal romantic coming out on June 22, 2011! Ghost stories, riding in cars with cops, paranormal trivia, psychic powers, loads of excerpts, and even a little romantic kink or two (hot-cha-cha). I will have drawings for some spectacular prizes and all you have to do is visit each blog, read it, and then leave a comment. The more blogs you comment on, the better your chances! You could win Amazon Gift Certificates worth $25 (gotta watch for these - they will be given away during surprise contests throughout the event), a $100 GC from Amazon, 2 totes full of wonderful Portland memorabilia, wine, candy, and so much more, jewelry, books, and, for the grand prize, 2 (count them 2) Kindles loaded with books! So don't miss the fun and invite your friends... the more the merrier. This is the first of three extravaganzas I'm having this year so make sure you check out Minnette's World or my Facebook every day to see where I'll be next. Again, the more blogs you read and comment on the better your chances of winning prizes at the end of the tour. Have fun and good luck!
(Special note to bloggers: If you would like to participate in the party, please contact Goddessfish @ goddessfish@gmail.com and they can get you set up.)
Here's what we have scheduled so far (I will update this schedule every day with new blog sites and updated information - Before the party begins, please help me thank my wonderful hosts by visiting their sites and leaving comments. Tell them Minnette sent you!):6/22/2011 Goddess Fish Party Pavilion 6/23/2011 Books Read 'N' Makeup Done
6/24/2011 Because My Random Thoughts Are Entertainment
6/25/2011 Dawn Prochilo Blog
6/27/2011 Book of Secrets
6/28/2011 Lyn Armstrong
6/29/2011 Paty Jager
6/29/2011 Bitten By Books Release Party!
6/30/2011 Book Junkie
7/1/2011 Desiree Holt Tells All
7/4/2011
7/5/2011
7/6/2011 Fantasy Unbound
7/7/2011
7/8/2011
7/9/2011 Chat With BHB Party Room - 9pm (EST) (PW: Books)
7/11/2011
7/12/2011 Lisa Haselton's Reviews and Interviews
7/13/2011 Alisha Paige
7/14/2011
7/15/2011 Worlds of Possibilities
7/18/2011
7/19/2011
7/20/2011 Parajunkee's View
Minnette Meador
World Weaver...
mmeador@minnettemeador.com
http://minnettemeador.blogspot.com
http://www.minnettemeador.com
A Ghost of a Chance - Excerpt #1
A GHOST OF A CHANCEa paranormal romantic comedy by
Minnette Meador
http://minnettemeador.blogspot.com
CHAPTER THREE – INBIBING SPIRITS
It dawned on Keenan as he followed Reggie out to the living room that the familiar disembodied noise was back. Arguments, low conversations, whispers, and even a little song flitted in and out of the air around him. It was reassuring.
The group of visible ghosts was light: three screamers Keenan couldn't see very clearly, a Hindi named Nihar who was standing on his head amongst fake flowers on the windowsill, and a crowd of loggers dancing on the kitchen table. Three of them were swilling pale mugs of beer. The stringent smell of faded incense and warm beer made Keenan's eyes water.
Keenan searched the room. "Constance?"
Reggie spun around and gave him a ghostly wink. "Sorry, old chap. Not here tonight. Besides…" He floated over to the door and made a grand gesture with his arm. "…for this, you'll need a gentleman's perspective, I think."
"What do you…"
"I'll explain all of it after you've had a drink or two. Off we go."
Keenan's head throbbed enough to make him not care where he was going. He lifted one numb leg after the other. When the front door slammed behind him, it sent a cartoon sound wave that should have caved in his skull. It must have been very cold outside…he could see his breath come out in solid clouds…but he was warm. Thank God for small favors.
He stumbled after Reggie who was whistling a happy tune just to torture him.
The haze around Keenan's brain didn't get any better the further down the block Reggie led him. He wondered what time it was; would the bar be open this late?
When they rounded the corner, the neon blue and red Taps blinked in and out, boring into the headache under Keenan's right eyebrow. The white OPEN sign underneath looked misty in the late night fog. The heat that blasted his face when he opened the door smelled of cigarettes and humanity. It was one of his favorite sensations; nothing better in his mind than local color mixed with cold micro-brew. The flashing Terminator Stout signs always reminded him of happier days.
Once inside, Patrick eyeballed him briefly without comment and went back to chatting with the drunk at the end of the bar. Patrick had been here when Keenan moved in years before, but Keenan still didn't know if he was owner or just the bartender. They were on a casual head-bobbing basis.
Keenan didn't feel like lively conversation, so he just pointed to the tap. Patrick nodded once, yanked a glass from the stack behind him, and filled it. Keenan disregarded the twenty or so incorporeal customers that Patrick didn't see. The chatter from the group was smoky, bouncing dully from the dark oak rafters.
It was only then that Keenan realized he was naked under the long coat.
No pants.
No shorts.
No wallet.
He froze and sweat followed the jolt of realization down his armpits.
Can anyone say flasher?
Cramming his hand into his coat pocket without hope, he touched the soft crumpled surface of a bill and several coins. When he pulled the ten out, the sight sent momentary relief through the tight muscles in his neck, followed by a chill that rippled just under his skin. He slid it over the bar and took his beer, hoping to God that the two men staring at him didn't notice his bare legs. Neither said a thing when Patrick passed the change to him and went back to cleaning glasses behind the high bar.
The dead patrons laughed their asses off.
May 31, 2011
Getting ready for the party...
Lots of amazing things happening behind the scenes this week with the book release for A GHOST OF A CHANCE. I received some wonderful banners from my designer, Kendra Egert.
And then some great banners announcing my book tour in June from the lovely ladies @ Goddess Fish.
Bitten by Books came up with this fabulous flash banner... 
And I even tried my hand at it. No where as good, but I had a blast doing it! (Should have been writing, but woman does not live by bread alone).No sleep for the wicked... or romance writers...
Minnette Meador
World Weaver...
www.minnettemeador.com
May 28, 2011
Mom & Dad... World War II
In 1942 my mother was an editor for the camp newspaper and my dad was the dashing pilot who trained 18-year-olds to fly, a very dangerous line of work. When one of his trainees couldn't correct the plane in time, they crashed, but due to my dad's quick thinking, they walked away. Well, my dad didn't exactly walk; his leg was broken. When my mother went to interview him in the hospital, I'm pretty sure it was love at first sight.Here's to their contribution to WWII and to all the soldiers, sailors, airmen, coast guardsmen, and marines who are out there putting their lives on the line to protect everyone's freedom. May your efforts bring peace in your time.
Minnette Meador
World Weaver
www.minnettemeador.com
May 27, 2011
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
Thanks so much to everyone who participated in this very first contest for A GHOST OF A CHANCE coming out in June. And without any further ado...WINNER OF AMAZON $25 GIFT CARD - CHELSEA!!!!
WINNER OF AMAZON $25 GIFT CARD - THERESA!!!!
I'll get emails out to both of you so I can have the card sent to you...
Stay tuned for many more contest to come... and watch for my first ever BLOG TOUR with the lovely ladies of Goddess Fish coming soon...Congratulations to the winners!!!
Minnette Meador
World Weaver...
www.minnettemeador.com
