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Top Ten List!

   

 



I'm so honored to have the three novels I wrote in 2012 appear on a top ten list over at Jessewave Reviews.  Here's the complete list for those of you haven't seen it yet and want to add more great books to your To Buy list.

http://www.reviewsbyjessewave.com/2012/12/30/guest-reviewers-top-picks-for-2012/#more-84320

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from me and Santa's little helper. 


AJ kept us on our toes last night as he systematically ripped open everyone's presents.  Pausing to admire and inspect each gift was wishful thinking on our part.  His squeals of delight made up for the mess.  The big hit of the evening was this little rocking horse. 

I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year! 

Happy Holidays!

It's the custom in the Philippines to display these star lanterns during the Christmas season. They're made of paper and bamboo and usually have a slot in the back where one can insert a light bulb.  It represents the star of Bethlehem and is often found hanging from windows in most homes during the holidays.

Fond memories of Christmas in the tropics have been on my mind after spending the better part of 2012 writing Mayon. 

I wanted to wish everyone a happy holiday and also to shar...

Behind the Cover Art-Dan Skinner

Behind the Cover Art

How often have you seen this comment by readers?  “I was drawn to the book because of the beautiful cover.”  Or sometimes, you see this. “The story was great, but I almost didn’t pick it up because of the ugly cover!”

Writers labor over a manuscript for weeks, months, and sometimes, years.  Once it’s accepted by a publisher, their “baby” goes through several processes before it finally hits the shelves.  One of the most stressful of these steps is choos...

Behind the Cover Art

Behind the Cover Art

How often have you seen this comment by readers?  “I was drawn to the book because of the beautiful cover.”  Or sometimes, you see this. “The story was great, but I almost didn’t pick it up because of the ugly cover!”

Writers labor over a manuscript for weeks, months, and sometimes, years.  Once it’s accepted by a publisher, their “baby” goes through several processes before it finally hits the shelves.  One of the most stressful of these steps is choos...

Horizons Series Reviewed

The Horizons series was recently reviewed over at Hearts On Fire Reviews.  Horizons was my first published novel (2009)and appeared on several best seller lists for many weeks.   Despite a few errors in football timelines (I'd love to re-edit the entire novel) it's a great love story and continues to be very popular with readers.  Taste is the spin-off and Daddio is the recently published sequel. Here are the links to the reviews. 



Review for Horizons: 4 stars of 5
ht...

What Inspires A Story

I like to share photos of the places I write about.  I did it with Loving Edits and also with Taste.  I wanted to share some beautiful pictures I borrowed from Trip Advisor which will show you a little bit more of the Albay Province that inspired my novel Mayon.




This waterfall is located in one of the mountain parks.



An old Spanish style building.




Pedicabs are another form of transportation easily able to zip through traffic jams and avoid potholes.





The refurbished World War II Willis &...

Inspiration

A friend sent me this for inspiration.  You think he wants to read another book in the Horizons series?  Hmm...I'm thinking , yes.

Aside from the lovely visual, this post is a test.  I've switched my feed on Goodreads to this blog and want to see if it cross posts without a problem.  I'll have another surprise post next week.  Stay tuned. 

Momentos: Mick's Journey Reviewed

I came upon this lovely review of Momentos: Mick's Journey
yesterday and I'm re-posting it here with Adara's permission. I know this is a tough series to read but it's very special to me and whenever I see a positive review I can't wait to share it.

5 ***** Star review on Goodreads by Adara O'Hare

Do not read this series out of order. This is book 3 of 3.

My God, these books just absolutely wreck me. Where Loving Edits leaves you knowing that what will come is inevitable, you don't actually see...

Basque Series Reviewed

I came upon this lovely review of Momentos: Mick's Journey yesterday and I'm re-posting it here with Adara's permission. I know this is a tough series to read but it's very special to me and whenever I see a positive review I can't wait to share it.

5 ***** Star review on Goodreads by Adara O'Hare

Do not read this series out of order. This is book 3 of 3.

My God, these books just absolutely wreck me. Where Loving Edits leaves you knowing that what will come is inevitable, you don't actually see...