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Contest for My Lovelies - $25 Amazon Gift Certificate

CONTEST: Here is a link to an excerpt from my newest, A Ghost of a Chance coming out in June 2011. The question to answer is this: What is the name of the restaurant where Keenan makes a date with Isabella? Please Note: This is R-rated (language/adult situations).

PRIZE: $25 gift certificate to Amazon.

RULE: Read the excerpt and when you have the answer, email it to: mmeador@minnettemeador.com. The contest will go from Tuesday to Friday night (5/27/11) @ 8pm (PST). I will draw 2 (count them 2!) winners and mail out their gift cards.

GOOD LUCK!!!!!

Minnette Meador
World Weaver...
www.minnettemeador.com

A Ghost of a Chance - New Cover!

Just had to share my gorgeous new cover for A Ghost of a Chance... oh, and a blurb. Thanks, Kendra, Wendy, et al for another amazing cover! M:o)


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.

THE TOUGHEST JOB OF ALL... BEING A SINGLE PARENT

Today I received this message on Facebook about my story Sunday Breakfast in A Cup of Comfort for Single Mothers...

I am a single Mom and read your devotional today in a Cup of Comfort for Single Moms and...how did you get by all those years Minnette? 3 boys and I have one child...you are so very strong...I loved the breakfast of champions story with the boys piling up everything in the kitchen...some days are tough...we do what we need to do right? I have no child support or anything--I am Mom and Dad and he has never seen her or fed her at all...its better that way though...i think sometimes I made a mistake leaving him however I think he would have hurt me more emotionally and mentally if I stayed and I worried about what it would have done to her--.I left when I was pregnant and never looked back...my Mom had just died of cancer...I never told my family why I left--they need not know the truths-I knew though...

I scrape by and pray and go to church and just got a ft job that is a 2 hour commute daily...maybe food stamps is a good option...you made me laugh and smile and cry all at the same time...Thank you for you and your inner strength :)

Meg 

This touched my heart, especially on this Mother's Day when my children are now all grown and some of them are far away. It reminded me how hard it was to be a single mom and how you have to struggle for each and every joy. I am sending as much love and encouragement as I can today to Meg. Please join me and, on this Mother's Day amidst all your running around and bustling through life, remember the single moms & dads that struggle every day just to put food on the table for their little ones and a roof over their heads. If you know one, take her out to dinner or buy her a few bags of groceries, or offer to babysit for her for an evening. To all you single moms & dads out there, you are my heroes!

Minnette Meador
World Weaver...
www.minnettemeador.com

New Designer...

I had a great conversation today with graphic designer, Kendra Egert. Her book covers and web sites are absolutely brilliant. She will be designing a new web site for me and I couldn't be happier. This is the first time I've actually gotten to talk to a designer about my cover. I probably wasn't any help at all; but I'm sure she'll come up with something wonderful... Stay tuned!

Minnette :o)
www.minnettemeador.com

Italy or England?

QUESTION OF THE DAY: If you had a chance to go to either Italy or England, which would you choose?

Hubby and I are having discussions about where we would like to go next year, Italy or England. I am torn. Italy is... well, Italy. There's no mystery why someone would want to go there, but England? My thought on England is that all of my historicals are staged there, along the Roman Iter III (Watling Street now). A drive to discover as much of the old ancient road appeals to me. Is that weird? I'd like to travel the same road my characters travel.

Of course, we could just go to China and call it good...

Minnette :o)

www.minnettemeador.com 

New Blog Look...

My wonderful son, @Derrick Freeland put together a new banner (above) and logo for me and it is gorgeous! Thanks, Derrick. I'm hoping to have a new web page soon as well. 
Minnette MeadorWorld Weaver... www.minnettemeador.com

AND THE WINNER IS...

Thanks so much to everyone who left comments on my blog this past couple of weeks. And the winner of an eCopy of one of my books is...

KYM!!!!!!!
Congratulations, lady! If you will send an email to mmeador at minnettemeador dot com and pick one of my books (go to www.minnettemeador.com & hit "Books") I'll send you over a copy today! If you want one of the books coming out this year, just let me know and I'll put it on my calendar.
Again, thanks, everyone... More contests coming later with some  great prizes. Stay tuned... M:o)
Minnette MeadorWorld Weaver...www.minnettemeador.com 

Too tired to dream...

QUESTION OF THE DAY: If you could do anything you wished (within the law & other considerations) what would you do?

This week has definitely kicked my petooty (yes, I had to look that up)! But it has been very satisfying, if not very productive in the writing area. As promised (though late) I will select a winner to receive the first two books in the Centurion series (electronic version) tomorrow AM. AND I'm opening it up for one more day. Comment on this post and I'll enter you into the contest.

Minnette Meador
World Weaver...
www.minnettemeador.com

Mom & Dad... World War II

 Hap & Smitty When I had lunch the other day with Kristina McMorris, we talked about WWII (that's World War II to you younger ones) and it made me think about my folks. Mom and Dad were both in the Army Air Corp. Mom was editor for the camp newspaper and my dad was the dashing pilot instructor. Back in the early days of the war the US didn't have enough pilots so every fly boy they recruited was stationed somewhere to train 18 year olds to fly. Scary, huh? Anyway, dad was up with one of his students, something went wrong, and the plane crashed. Dad ended up in the hospital and my mom went to interview him for the paper. They fell in love. Anyway, Kristina's story Letters From Home really brought that home to me in a big way. In fact, it inspired me enough to set aside some time to do research, so we'll see what happens. In the meantime, Kristina's book is amazing and I highly recommend it.


Minnette Meador
World Weaver...
www.minnettemeador.com

Promo Links for Romance Writers

3/24/11In preparing for my promo campaign for my books this year, I thought I'd share the review/book sites that I found during my journey. This is by no means a full list. The first listing is the most amazing review list I've ever seen. Please Note: Most of these sites are for romances, so, my apologizes to my non-romance friends. However, I've starred the ones that do more than romance. I promise when I do another fantasy/sci-fi, I'll put up another list for you.
Please feel free to add to this list or just post with a link and I'll add it. M:o)

http://promo-reminder.blogspot.com/p/review-sites.htmlAll Romance eBooksBittenByBooksCoffeetime Romance          Dear Author     Enduring Romance            Eye on Romance   Fallen Angels             Fresh Fiction   Goddess Fish Productions Joyfully Reviewed    Literary NymphsLong & Short            Love Romance Novels       Lovers of Romance            Manic Readers          Night OwlNovel SisterhoodPen & Muse   Romance Junkies   Romance Novel TV  Romance Review      Romance Room        Romance StudioRomantic Times  She Writes  Smart BitchesTalking Two Lips     Wicked Pixie