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Evolution and Resolution

Happy New Year! Another year gone by and we have another new beginning. Like many this time of year, I find myself thinking about possible New Years resolutions and like the last couple of years, I also find myself bored with the same old resolutions. Do I need to lose weight? Sure. Should I exercise more and eat healthier? Absolutely. Would I like to write more? You betcha. But it doesn’t always work out that way and I’m just a bit turned off by the idea of throwing the towel in. There is so much I want but I have priorities and make trade offs.

I’ve realized I’m evolving. Different things are important for now and I try not to let it bother me that I can’t do it all. I recently saw that movie Bad Moms and have to say I completely identify with it. I’m not a super mom and never will be. Even still, my family is my priority and whatever impacts them is part of my resolution this year. If you are in a similar situation this year, just remember that taking care of you is part of that give back. A happier you means that those around you are getting the best you.

So my advice for 2017? Pick a bigger theme for this year- family, career, health, etc. and go for it with all you’ve got. A lot of these feed into each other too so don’t feel like one goal shuts the others out.

Happy writing in 2017 and good luck with your resolution!

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Published on January 03, 2017 21:00

New Year Plans by Mandy Rosko

First post of 2017!

This year is going to be an interesting one. I’ve got so much stuff to get done that it’s honestly already making my head spin a little.

There are author collaborations coming up, Book Signings and events, and I even signed myself up for a huge reading challenge @_@

Lol! This is going to be fun, but I remember walzing into 2015 with this mindset, and I got a lot done that year. I got my 50 book reading challenge done, was in two author collab box sets and they both hit USA Today, and got a ton of writing done.

I’m keeping that mindset this year, and I’m going to get a lot done again so I can walk confidently into 2018

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Published on January 03, 2017 11:52

A Happy New Year 2017 Paranormal-Scope

Welcome 2017. May it be a banner year for all of us, filled with new joys and happy surprises.

While I am not qualified in any way to read neither stars nor planets, I am intimately linked to the paranormal in the world in many ways. So are you.

The paranormal-scope is for entertainment purposes only and is not meant to guide your life by.

The week for:

Aries:

Pixes listen to their inner side for answers to problems. Quiet the mind and let inspiration seep in.

Taurus:

Werewolves pick up the sent of new people. Bring new friends in your circle. Try new things.

Gemini:

Vampires know how to dress to impress. Go through the wardrobe. Throw out the worn and old-fashioned. Get some new things.

Cancer:

Mermaids are eager to change. They plan out their new journey. Avoid missteps and misunderstandings.

Leo:

Faeries look at the patterns in life. Do the same. Are you repeating certain habits you really don’t want? Change is up to you.

Virgo:

Gnomes are great making plans and also cooperating with others. It’s time to make your plans a priority. You will feel better getting some of the things on your life done.

Libra:

Dragons love helping their community but often get spread too thin. Focus on one things you can focus with friends.

Scorpio:

Salamanders are fire spirits. They love home and heart, good food and good friends. This is your week for being comfy.

Sagittarius:

Dragons fly to take a bigger view. It’s time to follow a dream once pushed aside.

Capricorn:

Goblins will help you manage your money better. That doesn’t mean doing without vacations, just become smarter on how you spend it and who to make more.

Aquarius:

Zombies are headed for the mall. So are you. What do you really need? Time to make do and avoid certain people.

Pisces:

Gremlins need makeovers too! Makeover you! Woo hoo!

-Susan

Susan Hanniford Crowley, Amazon Kindle Bestselling Author of Vampire Romance

www.susanhannifordcrowley.com

Where love burns eternal and whispers in the dark!

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Poseidon’s Catch (mythology romance) available in Kindle.

Mrs. Bright’s Tea Room (steampunk romance) available in Kindle.

A Vampire for Christmas,Vampires in Manhattan, Book 3 available in Kindle.

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Published on January 02, 2017 12:01

Happy New Year Around the World By Susan Hanniford Crowley

Wherever you are in the world, celebrations are already taking place for the New Year. I don’t make resolutions, just one project with the steps I need to take to completion. Once that project is done, I set up another one. For me resolutions just don’t work.

Wishing you a happy and safe New Year from all of us here at Nights of Passion blog. The video above is streaming with celebrations from around the world. Courtesy of Hasb e Haal on YouTube. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy, everyone!

-Susan

Susan Hanniford Crowley, Amazon Kindle Bestselling Author of Vampire Romance

www.susanhannifordcrowley.com

Where love burns eternal and whispers in the dark!

NEW: Vampire Princess of New York, Arnhem Knights of New York, Book 2 available in Kindle!

Vampire King of New York, Arnhem Knights of New York, Book 1 available in Kindle and Print and Barnes and Noble Print

Vampire in the Basement, Vampires in Manhattan, Book 4 available in Kindle.

Poseidon’s Catch (mythology romance) available in Kindle.

Mrs. Bright’s Tea Room (steampunk romance) available in Kindle.

A Vampire for Christmas,Vampires in Manhattan, Book 3 available in Kindle.

The Stormy Love Life of Laura Cordelais, Vampires in Manhattan, Book 2 available in Kindle and Print and Barnes and Noble Print

When Love , Vampires in Manhattan Book 1 available in Kindle and Print, Nook, Kobo and Smashwords.

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Published on December 31, 2016 09:47

Happy New Year by Stacy Hoff

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Happy New Year, Passionate Readers!

I am enjoying some time off, which is sorely needed. This year has been especially hectic for me and my family. My husband changed jobs. My kids changed schools. My household duties increased.

Change is good, but it can exhausting. Hopefully I can Zen out a little bit the next few days. That way, when 2017 brings its changes, I’m ready for them.

I wish all of you the very best for 2017!

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Published on December 29, 2016 21:00

New Year’s Revolutions by Heather Novak

Forget resolutions. Resolutions are wimpy things we tell ourselves and promptly forget about 4 days later when faced with Aunt Betty’s delicious chocolate cake. Resolutions were before 2016 tried to beat us to the ground.

[image error]If we’ve learned anything from this year’s massive cluster of deaths, diseases, violent attacks, political minefields, and hard-hitting bad news, it’s that we need to stop waiting for life to happen to us. It’s time to create our own revolutions.

No, I am not condoning violence.

I’m talking about using all of your expendable energy to make a positive change in your life and in the world around you.

We need happily ever afters, right now! So, forgot about your resolution to finish writing that book someday. Make a battle plan, put on that epic music, call in your troops to hold you accountable, and write your fingers off. Storyboards, writing groups, online writing workshops, #amwriting on Twitter all can help motivate you. I have bulletin boards covered in my characters and their backstories, ready to go.

Want to lose weight? Studies show that having a support group is the best way to lose weight and keep it off. (I have a solid history with Weight Watchers, so I’m partial to them.) Be smart, talk to your doctor, find a friend. Talk to a nutritionist. Don’t do a fad diet. Instead, really learn about food, understand how foods affect your body. Join a cooking class and learn to cook so you can eat out less.

Upset about the election? Get yourself out there and get your voice heard. Find out where you can volunteer, research running for local office, host a fundraiser for a marginalized organization or person you believe in, maybe even participate in Rock the Vote (nearly half of eligible people didn’t vote in 2016). You can make a difference.

Annoyed that Hallmark Christmas movies have such little diversity? Yeah, me too. Get those fingers typing those scripts. Write letters. Tweet. Send emails.

Pissed that Good Girls Revolt was canceled by an all-male board, despite its incredible ratings? Yeah, me too. Write letters, tweet, send emails. (If you haven’t seen this Amazon Prime show about the women of Newsweek Magazine fighting for women’s rights in 1969, you need to. Immediately.)

No one ever made a difference in this world by being passive and quiet and making a resolution to try again on some arbitrary date. We need diverse voices now more than ever. We need happily ever afters to inspire hope. We need real life people making a real life difference.

Whatever you decide to work on to make the world a better place, know I am cheering you on. Go forth and love.

Happy New Year’s Revolutions my friends.

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I was happy with my West Coast life – 24-hour pizza delivery and bikini-clad bodies as far as the eye could see. Now I’m in the small-ass town of Hayvenwood to extract a ransom to save my little brother’s life. And that ransom is locked inside of the sexiest witch I have ever met, Hazel Evanora.

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Published on December 28, 2016 21:00

New Year, Old Plans

Have you ever started something and not finished it? What about made a New Year’s resolution and not followed through? If you are one of the rare people who has not done either of these, then you can pat yourself on the back, but the majority of us out there (myself included) most certainly fall within the bucket of having tried something and given it up far too soon.

This New Year, my plan is to take something I’ve already planned to do and finish it. The list is a mile long so I have plenty to choose from, but it is more of a matter of choosing the right something. I recommend you be strategic as well. If you are planning to lose fifteen pounds, that is certainly an admirable goal, but what are you going to do this year that will be any different from the previous New Years? Get specific with your plan if you want it to come to fruition.

This year, my resolution will be writing related. I’ve taken quite a break from writing as I’ve spent the last year+ studying and passing a very big test. I’ve also taken on learning a new position and lastly, I’ve gone through some changes on the home front that really have cut into (and will continue to cut into) my free time. Still, if I’ve learned one thing over the years it is that writing is a part of me. It is also very therapeutic. I’ve got a few ideas of started manuscripts to choose from so it is really a matter of moving forward. Can I do it? I plan to!

Happy writing to you all this week and good luck as you start narrowing down those resolutions!

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Published on December 27, 2016 21:00

Merry Christmas! by Mandy Rosko

I hope you had a fantastic Holiday

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Published on December 27, 2016 02:47

Boxing Day Paranormal-Scope

Boxing Day is observed traditionally in England and Commonwealth countries where on [image error]the day after Christmas, people in the service and trade industries are given gratuities. In the middle ages, it was boxes of food and gifts. In the U.S, in modern times, Dec. 26th is the day people return unwanted gifts to stores to get something else. Aren’t customs interesting!

While I am not qualified in any way to read neither stars nor planets, I am intimately linked to the paranormal in the world in many ways. So are you.

The paranormal-scope is for entertainment purposes only and is not meant to guide your life by.

The week for:

Aries:

Vampires are eternal and so are their gifts. Something precious is being given to you.

Taurus:

Werewolves growl. Things might seem tough but you will get through it.

Gemini:

Bear shifters love to cuddle. Be with those that love you.

Cancer:

An elf has finally left your area. Now aren’t you glad. No more sitting on the shelf. You are gathering dust. Do something creative.

Leo:

Gnomes love home decorating and are eager for the new year. So much good stuff coming your way.

Virgo:

Pixies are solemn. Take your options in the new year seriously. Put the past behind you.

Libra:

Faeries are pranksters. Someone you least expect will reveal their humor. Have fun together.

Scorpio:

Mermaids swim with the current instead of against. Going with the flow is less exhausting.

Sagittarius:

Dragons love warm cozy caves. Make your home cozier.

Capricorn:

Griffons spread their wings wide to leap to new horizons. Your future is spreading out before you. Embrace it.

Aquarius:

Goblins enjoy auditing budgets. Take control over your finances and rein in your spending.

Pisces:

Gremlins should not be up past midnight. Take a hint and get more sleep to improve your health.

-Susan

Susan Hanniford Crowley, Amazon Kindle Bestselling Author of Vampire Romance

www.susanhannifordcrowley.com

Where love burns eternal and whispers in the dark!

NEW: Vampire Princess of New York, Arnhem Knights of New York, Book 2 available in Kindle!

Vampire King of New York, Arnhem Knights of New York, Book 1 available in Kindle and Print and Barnes and Noble Print

Vampire in the Basement, Vampires in Manhattan, Book 4 available in Kindle.

Poseidon’s Catch (mythology romance) available in Kindle.

Mrs. Bright’s Tea Room (steampunk romance) available in Kindle.

A Vampire for Christmas,Vampires in Manhattan, Book 3 available in Kindle.

The Stormy Love Life of Laura Cordelais, Vampires in Manhattan, Book 2 available in Kindle and Print and Barnes and Noble Print

When Love , Vampires in Manhattan Book 1 available in Kindle and Print, Nook, Kobo and Smashwords.

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