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May 14, 2015
Spring Planting!
Wow, I can't believe it's already May! We didn't really have a winter here in Oregon. At least here in the Willamette Valley. Everything is blooming, along with the allergies. Ugh!
Not to fear. I'm duly medicated and ready for planting. So I have this space in front of my house that needed to be redone. So the hubby and I, well really the hubby, pulled all the old plants out and readied the space for new plants. I had this great blank space to work with.
Okay does anyone else have that Taylor Swift song playing in their head?
Anyway, so off to Gardner's Choice we went.
After much searching and debating, we finally filled the space and I really love what we did.
I hope you're having a wonderful spring. And in case you need something to read, Duty Bound Guardian is still available.
Not to fear. I'm duly medicated and ready for planting. So I have this space in front of my house that needed to be redone. So the hubby and I, well really the hubby, pulled all the old plants out and readied the space for new plants. I had this great blank space to work with.
Okay does anyone else have that Taylor Swift song playing in their head?
Anyway, so off to Gardner's Choice we went.
After much searching and debating, we finally filled the space and I really love what we did.
I hope you're having a wonderful spring. And in case you need something to read, Duty Bound Guardian is still available.
May 3, 2015
Don't Forget Mother's Day May 10th
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With themes of finally coming home and discovering Mr. Right after so many wrongs, these award winning and best selling authors weave poignant and romantic tales that showcase the power of enduring love… perfect for this Mother’s Day!
Kindle: http://amzn.to/1I37QRp
iBooks: http://apple.co/1JZaTHt
Nook: http://bit.ly/1I1m9nX
Google Play: http://bit.ly/1bNKCR6
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March 24, 2015
Crimelandia in Portlandia
I recently attended a convention here in Portland, Oregon called Crimelandia held by the Left Coast Crime. They hold a convention every year in a different city in Western North American. It's put on by mystery fans for mystery fans. Workshops are given by the authors in the various sub-genres of mystery and the audience is made up of both writers and readers, mostly readers.
It was very interesting for this romance writer. Though I write suspense, my books are at their core still romances. I try to keep the balance between suspense and romance even so that neither one takes over the book, but conversely neither the romance or the suspense plot could stand up without the other. So I felt a little bit like a fish out of water when I arrived but thankfully for me, I connected with several people I knew from the romance community. Here I am with authors Wendy Warren, Jessica Smith and Carolyn Zane and the one behind the camera was Nancy Brophy.
I had a fabulous time learning from the masters of the genre and found new to me authors whose books I will be seeking to read.
Here the panelist, John Burley, Richard Van Anderson, H.S. Clark, D.P.(Doug) Lyle, and Liz Osborne, played a fun game during their talk titled, Pass the Scalpel: Getting the Medicine and Science Right. They held up words that may or may not have been real and the audience had to guess for prizes. It was hilarious.
This panel was talking about cliche`s in writing. David Corbett, Lisa Alber,
Blake Crouch, Bill Fitzhugh and James Ziskin. This was a fun panel and for asking a question I got a book and a T-shirt from author James Ziskin
Here author Phillip Margolin is being interviewed by Jay MarguliesThe next two Left Coast Crime conventions: 2016: (February 25-28): Phoenix, AZ
2017: (March 16-19): HawaiiIf you're a mystery, crime or thriller reader or writer, you should consider attending this convention. For me it was well worth it and I hope to go to one of the upcoming ones.
It was very interesting for this romance writer. Though I write suspense, my books are at their core still romances. I try to keep the balance between suspense and romance even so that neither one takes over the book, but conversely neither the romance or the suspense plot could stand up without the other. So I felt a little bit like a fish out of water when I arrived but thankfully for me, I connected with several people I knew from the romance community. Here I am with authors Wendy Warren, Jessica Smith and Carolyn Zane and the one behind the camera was Nancy Brophy.
I had a fabulous time learning from the masters of the genre and found new to me authors whose books I will be seeking to read.
Here the panelist, John Burley, Richard Van Anderson, H.S. Clark, D.P.(Doug) Lyle, and Liz Osborne, played a fun game during their talk titled, Pass the Scalpel: Getting the Medicine and Science Right. They held up words that may or may not have been real and the audience had to guess for prizes. It was hilarious. 
This panel was talking about cliche`s in writing. David Corbett, Lisa Alber, Blake Crouch, Bill Fitzhugh and James Ziskin. This was a fun panel and for asking a question I got a book and a T-shirt from author James Ziskin
Here author Phillip Margolin is being interviewed by Jay MarguliesThe next two Left Coast Crime conventions: 2016: (February 25-28): Phoenix, AZ2017: (March 16-19): HawaiiIf you're a mystery, crime or thriller reader or writer, you should consider attending this convention. For me it was well worth it and I hope to go to one of the upcoming ones.
March 20, 2015
Old Dog, New Tricks
The Portland Tribune did a fun article on the guys. Tonight they perform at the Ballard Town USA competition in Forest Grove at the Forest Grove High school.
SO proud of these guys!
http://portlandtribune.com/fgnt/38-features/254078-123509-old-contest-brings-out-new-tricks
March 9, 2015
Suspense Spotlight
We're talking suspense all week long. We'd love for you to stop by and chat with us.
http://community.harlequin.com/showthread.php/2635-Spotlight-on-Love-Inspired-Suspense
http://community.harlequin.com/showthread.php/2635-Spotlight-on-Love-Inspired-Suspense
March 7, 2015
Free Online Read
Dangerous Justice is a free online read on the Harlequin Website. The first chapter is up, the second will load on Monday. Check back each Monday for a new installment.
March 2, 2015
Dangerous Justice
I have a free online read titled, Dangerous Justice, starting today, March 2nd. Here's the link Harlequin website if you'd like to read the first chapter. Each week a new chapter will be posted for a total of eight chapters/eight weeks. This story is set in the same K-9 world as my April release, Duty Bound Guardian. I hope you will enjoy both.
February 4, 2015
A Valentine Serial
Every so often over at the Craftie Ladies of Romance blog we will do a round robin serial. And what better time to do this than at Valentine's. Running from February 1st and ending on Valentine's Day February 14th, we'll be doing a round robin serial. This time we're heading to medieval times with Lords and Ladies, a castle and the quest for true love. We'd love for you to stop in and enjoy.
http://craftieladiesofromance.blogspot.com
Here's the line up of this serial's authors. Each day the author's will add to the story until we find out what happens to our hero and heroine on Valentine's Day.Feb 1st - Barbara Phinney Feb 2nd - Allie Pleiter
Feb 3rd - Pamela Tracy
Feb 4th - Jessica Nelson
Feb 5th - Christine Johnson
Feb 6th - Teri Wilson
Feb 7th -8th Featured Book and Interview
Feb 9th - Danica Favorite Feb 10th - Patty Smith Hall Feb 11th - Louise M. Gouge
Feb 12th - Lacy Williams
Feb 13th - Sherri Shackelford Feb 14th - Jolene Navarrohttp://craftieladiesofromance.blogspo...
http://craftieladiesofromance.blogspot.com
Here's the line up of this serial's authors. Each day the author's will add to the story until we find out what happens to our hero and heroine on Valentine's Day.Feb 1st - Barbara Phinney Feb 2nd - Allie Pleiter
Feb 3rd - Pamela Tracy
Feb 4th - Jessica Nelson
Feb 5th - Christine Johnson
Feb 6th - Teri Wilson
Feb 7th -8th Featured Book and Interview
Feb 9th - Danica Favorite Feb 10th - Patty Smith Hall Feb 11th - Louise M. Gouge
Feb 12th - Lacy Williams
Feb 13th - Sherri Shackelford Feb 14th - Jolene Navarrohttp://craftieladiesofromance.blogspo...
January 16, 2015
And the Oscar goes to...
It's that time of year for movie buffs to wait with bated breath to see which of their favorite movies win awards.
Well, the nominees for the Oscars was announced yesterday. I realized as I read the list that I haven't seen very many movies this year. Or last year. And the year before that.
I very rarely have the time or the patience to sit through a movie anymore. Unless its something I really want to see such as Guardians of the Galaxy or Into The Woods.
I do go see those. And I'm pretty sure those are the only two movies where I went to the theatre. When I was younger I used to love to go to the movies and would make sure to watch all the ones that were nominated. This years contenders look fascinating. I have heard good things about most of them.
Have you seen one, two, all or none? Which is your favorite?
I really want to see American Sniper and The Imitation Game.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oscar-nominations-2015-complete-list-academy-award-nominees-763162
Well, the nominees for the Oscars was announced yesterday. I realized as I read the list that I haven't seen very many movies this year. Or last year. And the year before that.
I very rarely have the time or the patience to sit through a movie anymore. Unless its something I really want to see such as Guardians of the Galaxy or Into The Woods.
I do go see those. And I'm pretty sure those are the only two movies where I went to the theatre. When I was younger I used to love to go to the movies and would make sure to watch all the ones that were nominated. This years contenders look fascinating. I have heard good things about most of them.
Have you seen one, two, all or none? Which is your favorite?
I really want to see American Sniper and The Imitation Game.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/oscar-nominations-2015-complete-list-academy-award-nominees-763162
January 6, 2015
RW You're the Winner!!!
Thank you all for participating in my contest and for participating in Susan Mallery's New Year, New Author contest. It was a blast t read all of the comments.So last night I had Random.org pick a number:
RW
RW, please message me at
https://www.facebook.com/terrireedauthorpageby Jan 12 or a new winner will be randomly chosen.
Thank you, Terri
