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November 6, 2015
Learn As Much By Writing As By Reading
Hey all,That quote from Lord Acton says a lot about my writing philosophy. And today's blog gives a peek into how I came to that belief.
I try and do something special every November. Have you heard of the writing challenge, NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)? For those who haven't, in a nutshell it's a thirty day challenge to write 50,000 words. &nb...
I try and do something special every November. Have you heard of the writing challenge, NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)? For those who haven't, in a nutshell it's a thirty day challenge to write 50,000 words. &nb...
November 3, 2015
Introducing Guest Blogger -- R. Ann Siracusa
Hey all,
I'm having a great time here in Vancouver so far. Jonathon and I had a great weekend--check back for Friday's blog about that. But today, we have a great guest blogger who has graced my pages before. R. Ann Siracusa has a fantastic blog that I really loved reading. It's right up my alley, and I can't wait to hear what you think!!!
Before we get to that, here's a little about Ann...
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I'm having a great time here in Vancouver so far. Jonathon and I had a great weekend--check back for Friday's blog about that. But today, we have a great guest blogger who has graced my pages before. R. Ann Siracusa has a fantastic blog that I really loved reading. It's right up my alley, and I can't wait to hear what you think!!!
Before we get to that, here's a little about Ann...
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October 30, 2015
On The Road Again...This Time to Canada
Hey all,
I'm finally back with a new blog for everyone. We've made our way through the states and are now living here in Vancouver, Canada. The eight day trip was interesting and enjoyable and we were able to spend time with our daughter which was wonderful.
We started out by leaving Austin EARLY in the morning and doing a last stop at Buc-ee's Truck stop for gas and human fuel. Buc--ee's is sorta like a Texas Wall Drugs (which is this amazing stop in South Dakota that has Bur...
I'm finally back with a new blog for everyone. We've made our way through the states and are now living here in Vancouver, Canada. The eight day trip was interesting and enjoyable and we were able to spend time with our daughter which was wonderful.
We started out by leaving Austin EARLY in the morning and doing a last stop at Buc-ee's Truck stop for gas and human fuel. Buc--ee's is sorta like a Texas Wall Drugs (which is this amazing stop in South Dakota that has Bur...
October 27, 2015
Another Re-Release - A Sexy Ancient Vampire
Hey all,
As I mentioned on Friday, I've got another re-release available. One of my favorite short stories, An Unholy Embrace is now available for purchase. This great story is about an ancient vampire who lives far away from humans, only coming into their presence when he has need to feed.
Then, Terran comes into his life and turns everything he believes about humanity upside down.
I first wrote this story for the Bad Boys Print Anthology and it got some great reviews. When I w...
As I mentioned on Friday, I've got another re-release available. One of my favorite short stories, An Unholy Embrace is now available for purchase. This great story is about an ancient vampire who lives far away from humans, only coming into their presence when he has need to feed.
Then, Terran comes into his life and turns everything he believes about humanity upside down.
I first wrote this story for the Bad Boys Print Anthology and it got some great reviews. When I w...
October 23, 2015
It's Cool To Be A Vampire
Hey all,
Since my second release of the month, An Unholy Embrace , deals with one of my very favorite heros--the sexy, often brooding, romantic and eternal vampire, I thought a blog about that most delicious of leading men would be in order.
I adore vampire stories and I particularly like what Joss Whedon of Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Angel fame has to say about building a vampire world... Every vampire fiction reinvents vampires to its own needs. You take what you want. <!--[if gte mso 9]>
Since my second release of the month, An Unholy Embrace , deals with one of my very favorite heros--the sexy, often brooding, romantic and eternal vampire, I thought a blog about that most delicious of leading men would be in order.
I adore vampire stories and I particularly like what Joss Whedon of Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Angel fame has to say about building a vampire world... Every vampire fiction reinvents vampires to its own needs. You take what you want. <!--[if gte mso 9]>
October 20, 2015
Introducing Guest Blogger - Rachell Nichole
Hey all,
I'm still on my way up to Vancouver, but that doesn't stop my blog from having another fantastic guest blogger. Today we have Rachell Nichole who is a fellow Loose ID author. She writes spicy contemporary stories that will have you reaching for the ice water.
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I'm still on my way up to Vancouver, but that doesn't stop my blog from having another fantastic guest blogger. Today we have Rachell Nichole who is a fellow Loose ID author. She writes spicy contemporary stories that will have you reaching for the ice water.
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October 16, 2015
"Traveling – It Turns You Into a Storyteller.”
Hey all,
The title is a quote by Ibn Battuta and since he is known as one of the greatest travelers of all time, he knows what he's talking about. Also, for me, it is one of the reasons I do what I do.
Yet, do I write because I travel, or do I travel so I can write?
I'm lucky. Beyond lucky. Not only does Jonathon share my love of traveling, his job gives us the opportunity to discover the world together. As of this writing, I've been to forty-three different countries and of c...
The title is a quote by Ibn Battuta and since he is known as one of the greatest travelers of all time, he knows what he's talking about. Also, for me, it is one of the reasons I do what I do.
Yet, do I write because I travel, or do I travel so I can write?
I'm lucky. Beyond lucky. Not only does Jonathon share my love of traveling, his job gives us the opportunity to discover the world together. As of this writing, I've been to forty-three different countries and of c...
October 13, 2015
Another Re-Release - Luck Be A Lady
Hey all,
It's been a great year so far, and I'm doing well making sure all my old books are back up and available again. I've still got a few more to go, but it's been fun getting back on track again. Each month I'm putting up either new or old books and for October I have two paranormals, just in time for Halloween.
Today, we'll focus on my humorous and sexy story set on the coast of Florida near Cocoa Beach. Luck Be A Lady is a unique story for me. Instead of going to a place and then writing...
It's been a great year so far, and I'm doing well making sure all my old books are back up and available again. I've still got a few more to go, but it's been fun getting back on track again. Each month I'm putting up either new or old books and for October I have two paranormals, just in time for Halloween.
Today, we'll focus on my humorous and sexy story set on the coast of Florida near Cocoa Beach. Luck Be A Lady is a unique story for me. Instead of going to a place and then writing...
October 9, 2015
As The Saying Goes...Keep Austin Weird
Hey all,
This is my last week in Austin, and due to all my vehicle woes I haven't been able to see much. So I'm trying to get as much squished into one week as I can. Museums and parks and gardens. That was my goal.
And I did a pretty good job. There are several museums here I was excited to go see, plus a special sculpture garden that was supposed to be outstanding. And I have to say, there were enough oddities at these places to make Austin's motto, "Keep Austin Weird"...
This is my last week in Austin, and due to all my vehicle woes I haven't been able to see much. So I'm trying to get as much squished into one week as I can. Museums and parks and gardens. That was my goal.
And I did a pretty good job. There are several museums here I was excited to go see, plus a special sculpture garden that was supposed to be outstanding. And I have to say, there were enough oddities at these places to make Austin's motto, "Keep Austin Weird"...
October 6, 2015
Guest Blogger - Introducing Allie Harrison
Hey all,
We have another great author to meet today. Allie Harrison aka Allie Quinn is a writer of paranormal, suspense and just downright scary books. Add a bit of romance and you have a recipe for wonderful stories.
Here's a little about the author from her website...
Allie Quinn lives with her husband in southern Illinois. When she isn’t dreaming up the next hot, sexy, scary or keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat romance, she enjoys reading other favorite authors. Whether she’s trav...
We have another great author to meet today. Allie Harrison aka Allie Quinn is a writer of paranormal, suspense and just downright scary books. Add a bit of romance and you have a recipe for wonderful stories.
Here's a little about the author from her website...
Allie Quinn lives with her husband in southern Illinois. When she isn’t dreaming up the next hot, sexy, scary or keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat romance, she enjoys reading other favorite authors. Whether she’s trav...
