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#RWA17 Right around the corner!!

Romance Writers of America Annual Conference
is right around the corner!!#RWA17
Soooo excited!!!!
8 days until I hit my hotel!!I could drive home every night, but where's the fun in that? LOL
Networking, Socializing, Learning and Having FUN!!
Disney's Swan and Dolphin Resort my peeps.
07.29.17 is the book signing event!I will not be signing, but I will be there supporting the other authors.
What am I going to wear, bring, stuff my suitcase with? Time to go shopping

Fun Drink Friday - Mango Freeze

Just perfect for these hot and humid Florida summer days!
From our friends at: Midnight Mixologist
Remember to drink responsibly and stay spicy!!
C ~

Fruit Salad with Limoncello

Photo by: Matt Armendariz © 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved
Fruit Salad with Limoncello
Recipe courtesy of Ina Garten


Ingredients
7 ounces Greek yogurt (recommended: Fage Total)1/3 cup good bottled lemon curd1 tablespoon honey1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract2 cups sliced strawberries (1 pint)1 cup raspberries (1/2 pint)1 cup blueberries (1/2 pint)2 tablespoons sugar3 tablespoons limoncello liqueur1 banana, slicedFresh mint springs

DirectionsFor the lemon yogurt topping, whisk together the yogurt, lemon curd, honey, and vanilla and set aside at room temperature.For the fruit salad, carefully toss together the strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, sugar, and limoncello. Allow them to stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes to let the berries macerate with the sugar and liqueur. Gently fold the banana into the mixture.Serve bowls of fruit with a dollop of lemon yogurt on top. Top each with a sprig of fresh mint.
2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics, All Rights Reserved
I love Ina! When I have a chance I always watch her on TV.She's has a soothing tone while instructing you on how she makes her fabulous recipes.
Read Lots and Stay Spicy!C ~

Now at Books-A-Million

So, I was trolling around the internet, just taking a peek at different things and I google my name and see my books listed atBooks - A - Million
Wait a minute, what?
I didn't think I had any there, as when I went in to my local one about six months ago, I wasn't listed.
Well, that was before our (Torridbooks.com) books became available at Simon and Schuster, as they are now a distributor.
Saaaawwweeeetttt!!!!
I did a Snoopy Dance

Fun Drink Friday - Sweet Red Cherry Sipper - Barefoot Wine

Barefoot WinesIngredients3 ounces Barefoot Sweet Red Wine1/2 ounce Amaretto Liqueur1/2 ounce Maraschino Cherry Syrup1/4 ounce Lime Juice1 ounce Club SodaDirectionsCombine all ingredients except club soda in glass over ice. Top with club soda and garnish with cherries and blueberries. Barefoot Wine
Recipe courtesy of Barefoot Wines Photos all rights reserved to the owners
Read Lots and Stay Spicy!!C ~

No Bake Summer Berry Icebox Cake

No Bake Summer Berry Icebox Cake Prep time4 hours 15 minsTotal time4 hours 15 mins Looking for a quick and easy Summer dessert recipe? Try out delicious No Bake Summer Berry Icebox Cake !Author: CakesCottageRecipe type: DessertServes: 12-16Ingredients19 oz graham crackers8 oz cream cheese, softened2 (3.4 oz) packages Vanilla Instant Pudding2-1/2 cups cold milk12 oz Cool whip (or homemade whipped cream)3 cups fresh strawberries, sliced1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries2 oz white chocolate chips
InstructionsBeat cream cheese and dry pudding mixes in large bowl with mixer until blended.Gradually beat in milk.Gently stir in Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream, reserving ½ cup.Spread a thin layer of cool whip in a 9x13 pan just to coat the bottom.Layer 5 graham crackers across the center of the pan, then 2 more, breaking them as needed to fit around the top and bottom edges.Spread a layer of pudding mixture over grahams and top with a layer of blueberries and sliced strawberries.Place graham crackers on top of berries, then pudding mixture, then layer of berries again.Repeat the graham-pudding-berries layers 1 more time (3 times total) and you should reach the top of the pan.Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the graham crackers have softened completely.When ready to serve, melt white chocolate chips in a bowl as directed on package and drizzle over dessert.You can use a spoon to drizzle it over the tops of the berries or you can put it into a small zip-top bag and snip of the corner for an easy "piping bag."


Recipe found at: Cakes Cottage
OMG, they have such great recipes at CakesCottage.com!!I fell in LOVE with this NO bake recipe above.Who the heck wants to cook during the hot, humid summer anyway right

Happy 4th America!!

Happy 4th!!



Stay Safe and Stay Spicy!!
C ~

RWA - Orlando - Finalized (Finally)

So, I am all set for the RWA conference this year in Orlando!
Hotel Reservations finalized!Time off the Day Job!Ready to learn!!Ready to network!!
If you can make it to the Orlando area July 26th - 29thDrop by!!
The literary signing will be taking place on Saturday July 29th.Swan and Dolphin at Disney
While I will not be signing, this year. I will be meandering about, supporting my fellow authors.
Hope to see you there!!
Indulge in the Spicy Side of Romance
Read Lots and Stay Spicy!!C ~

Quiet Sunday Mornings

It's just another Sunday morning here in humid Florida.
Sunday paper ... ✅Coffee ... ✅Mail on other side of table to go through ... ✅Laundry going ... ✅Blogged ... ✅Getting ready to work on WIP ...

Early Release!! Roma and Runa are OUT!!

OMG, OMG, OMG!!!! I AM SO PSYCHED!!!!!
Roma and Runa have had an early RELEASE!!
and are AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW!!
2 passionate intergalactic reads!! Head strong, independent women and their Alpha warriors!! What else could you ask for?
Roma:  Roma   Rinnali  is a Centurian Guard, one of the elite warriors of the Galactic Forces. On her way to retrieve her nephew, she meets General  Gorian Ocano . As their passion ignites, they must team up to fight a twisted professor when the kids are sent to the detention center for no reason.

Runa: Runa the Lost is promised to Brax Del’Nor , leader of a rival clan to ensure the safety of hers. Yet after her arrival to his home, Runa discovers a plot within his family to kill her new husband.

You can find Roma & Runa at these on line book spots:www.torridbooks.comwww.simonandschuster.comwww.amazon.comwww.barnesandnoble.com
2 names will be drawn on 06.21.17 to win a necklace!!!!remember, you have to sign up for my quarterly newsletter to be entered.So you have a few more days to enter if you want in