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Fun Drink Friday - Thanksgiving Spice

I know it's the day after Thanksgiving, but hey  It's all good 


From our friend at: Midnight Mixologist

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!!
Eat lots of 

Stay safe my friends!!

Writer's Block, No, Writer's ....

It's not writer's block -- It's no writing energy. The worst thing I could be going through! It's not that I don't have plenty of ideas swirling around my brain, but to sit at my desk and put them down, well ... *sigh*

There's this little thing called B12 & D Deficiency that I'm going through and the suckers are so low, I have to give myself weekly shots and take the pills. 
Good Grief Charlie Brown!! 

Well the little suckers are messing with my energy levels, thought process, memory and sleep patterns, it's highly frustrating when your in the middle of something and -- BOOM -- GONE. Grrrr Arrrggg!!   thankfully I have noticed some improvement since I stated my shots and vitamins.

It takes all my energy to come home from work and make dinner, then I end up falling asleep on the couch and being woken up by my husband or son, saying ' hey, go to bed.' I do and then I'm wide awake two hours later

Thank goodness for those two! The left over's get put away and the dishes have been rinsed and put in the  dishwasher. 

So I'm hoping this will pass quickly, and I'll start feeling like myself again. It frustrates the crap out of me when I want to write, but can't dredge up the energy to get there. But from what I've read it takes a little bit for the levels to even out. *sigh*

Well, I guess I'll just have to -- eat a lot at Thanksgiving!


Good luck to anyone going through the same thing!! No, you're not going crazy ... well we're all a little crazy, but you're not losing your mind!! Well we could be losing our mind ... OH HECK, just eat pie!! 

Fun Drink Friday - Smoky Apple Cider Cocktail

Smoky Apple Cider CocktailThis delectable sipping cocktail combines the intense smoky flavor of mezcal and crisp hard apple cider.Prep Time 5 min  Total Time 5 min  Servings 1IngredientsIce2tablespoons brandy or cognac1 1/2teaspoons reposado mezcal1teaspoon real maple syrup3/4cup cold hard apple ciderFresh apple slice
Directions1Fill glass with ice.2Add brandy, mezcal and maple syrup; stir.3Add hard apple cider; stir gently. Garnish with apple slice.*  Mezcal is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from agave.Serving Size: 1 Serving  Calories180 (  Calories from Fat0), Total Fat0g  (Saturated Fat0g,  Trans Fat0g ), Cholesterol0mg  Sodium10mgTotal Carbohydrate11g  (Dietary Fiber0g    Sugars4g ), Protein0g ; % Daily Value*:  Vitamin A0%;  Vitamin C0%;  Calcium0%;  Iron0%;Exchanges:0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 3 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat; Carbohydrate Choices:1 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.Drink from: Betty Crocker 

Author Linnea Sinclair at SSRA

Linnea Sinclair
I had the pleasure of attending the Sunshine State Romance Authors meeting yesterday and being present for Ms. Linnea Sinclair's workshop on World Weaving.I did meet her in 2009 at the RWA conference in Orlando, so I was excited to attend a smaller workshop with the SSRA, It was fabulous!! She's a great speaker and teacher! 
Linnea and I
So Yes, it was a bit chilly in our neck of Florida yesterday morning LOL, hence the sweaters hehehehe. :-) And ... I finally found someone as short as myself
There were so many awesome folks at the SSRA meeting yesterday I can't name them all, but I did take a few pics where I could (Don't mind the hair peeps, I need a trim LOL ) ...
Dylan Newton and I 
Jessica Nelson and I(We were posing for a head shot & got a full length LOL, It's all good!)
So, Yes, I do believe these are the most photos I've posted of myself ... like... eeevvvvaaa. LOL. Usually I'm behind the camera and happy to be there, but I had such a wonderful time yesterday I couldn't help but want to be in front of the camera with all these wonderful ladies!

Fun Drink Friday - Dark & Stormy

Dark and Stormy
Oh, I think I need to try this.While I've never had a ginger beer, I do like Rum...
...and this looks like a good Fall/Autumn drink to me
It's funny, because it kind of is dark and stormy here today. it's very foggy out and 'raw' for the first time since Fall officially took place.
Hope you enjoy
For this and more great recipes go see our friend over atMidnight Mixologist
Have a Fun Drink Friday everyone!!

The Mercenaries of Neris - Teasers

MEGA BOOK
A Slave's Way Out TEASER
“Well, well, well,” she said seductively as she ran a fingernail over his well-toned buttock, smiling as his muscles jumped. “Hmmm, what a nice piece of ass.” She lifted her hand, and a slap rang loud through the chamber.“Sweet, that didn’t hurt.”“Would you like it to?” she asked, her mouth close to his ear as she took his lobe between her lips, biting down until he groaned. “Indulge me, Captain,” she purred as she spread her hand over his chest roughly, her body sliding right up against his back as her other hand reached around, grabbed his thick cock and stroked. “That’s what I like to hear,” Catrin crooned when he moaned. Lifting her hand, she ran her fingertips over him as she stepped around, until she stood in front of him. She could feel the cream between her thighs as she admired him. “You are so hot.”“You’re not bad yourself,” he said with a cocky grin. “Is my kitty going to stand there all night or get on with the eroticism?”
A Lady's ChallengeTEASER
Daniel’s gaze narrowed as Cron stepped into the Warriors Hall, his eyes immediately finding Trea as he walked over to a group of friends not too far away from her position. “You’re sure?” “Heard it myself,” Gage commented. “I warned her to be careful around him.” “He overstepped himself.” “Most certainly.” Daniel moved forward with a purpose, Cron had made a mistake going after something that belonged to him, and Trea was his and his alone. Stepping up to her he grabbed her from behind, her gasp heard as he turned her in his arms, one going up along her back and into her hair. His fingers tightened close to her skull as he leaned her back, settling his mouth over hers. His cock hardened as her body naturally submitted to him, softening and leaning into his touch. He slapped her ass hard as he leaned back. “I’ll meet you in your rooms.” “We have post soon.” “Go.” The moment she disappeared around the door his gaze turned toward Cron who was watching. Stepping toward him the side of Daniel’s cheek twitched with the urge to plant his fist in the warrior’s face. “If you approach her again, I’ll kill you.” His tone was low and lethal, his gaze remaining on Cron’s until the warrior lowered his eyes to the floor. Turning, Daniel headed after his bedmate.
A Warrior's LongingTEASER
“You're making it awfully hard when I said not tonight,” Gage grumbled as he moved to the other side of the chaise. “Then spank me and let me suck your cock.” “Gods, woman!” His dick was killing him wanting just what she'd proposed.  Mieken chuckled. “I want to give you some pleasure tonight.” Gage grabbed a hold of her upper arms holding her above his chest. He met her gaze and then busted out with laughter. “Gods I'm going to make a lustful little creature out of you.” Her smile was almost his undoing…almost. “You want a taste of what I gave you in the hall. You want release.” “It's all your fault.” “Yes, my darling, it is. And as I said in the hall, you can wait as I have.” 


Mercenaries Of Neris Megabook  by C.A. Salo (Published by: Whiskey Creek Press LLC) 
$4.99 
Categories: Futuristic, Multiple Partners, Science Fiction

This reviewer's rating:  5 - Outstanding
I love Sci-Fi and these three books are some of the best I have read. There is a storyline that makes sense and the things the women are able to do are really cool. To get the most out of the trio reading them in order is best. Recommend.  BUY  Reviewed by:  LynnieP  (Date: 03/03/2013)Total reviews by this reviewer: 231 See all my reviews

Fun Drink Friday - Apple Pie Cider by Martha Stewart

Apple Pie Cider
Ingredients
1 1/4 quarts apple cider3 tablespoons firmly packed light-brown sugar7 whole cinnamon sticks, (6 sticks for garnish)1 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon ground gingerGround clovesFreshly grated nutmegSalt1/2 cup Calvados, or other brandy (optional)
Directions
In a medium saucepan, whisk together cider, sugar, spices, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Remove from heat; pour in brandy, if desired. Strain into a pitcher; discard solids. Serve in mugs, garnished with cinnamon sticks.
Even though I'm in Florida, I have a yearning for the hot drinks come Fall. Must be the New Englander in me 

I found this yummy cider over at Martha Stewart.Com

Fun Drink Friday - Bobbing for Apples

Happy Halloween all!!!!
Here's a yummy little concoction for you.Stay safe Goolies and Goblins!!
For More info on the drink above and others visit:http://www.midnightmixologist.com/Halloween

Fun Drink Friday - All Hallows Eve with Tequila

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