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Crazy Days

Life is a rat race, full of ups and downs. Another three day weekend gone by and it seems as if I’ve been thrust into the a whirlwind of a week. And from the sound of it, I am not the only one.

The week is young and yet I hear it all around me—people longing for the weekend or a vacation. What is it about these three day weekends? Do they throw us off kilter because we forget the day we are on or is it a matter of trying to squeeze more in less time? Or perhaps a we get a glimpse of what it is actually like to relax because we have been given a day to do so. Maybe it is a combination of all of this.

Whatever the reason for this difficult transition back into the work week, it  is important to remember that you can only take one day at a time. The chaos will always be there tomorrow and nothing is worth working yourself into a panic. After all, that panic only comes with additional mental, emotional and physical stress that none of us need. Life is too short as is and when we look back at our lives, most of us aren’t going to recall that email or phone call we sent a day late or even that presentation we could have tweaked a bit more.

Happy writing this week and do yourself a favor and try to enjoy it.

 

Red Squirrels Take Over While Nights of Passion Blog Reconstruction Continues!

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Three red squirrels have moved into my yard. This was the first red squirrel I’ve seen in Connecticut in a lifetime of living here. Our squirrels are usually gray and double the size. Red is shy and it’s very hard to get a photo of him. If I get closer and hold my phone or iPad to my face, he or she is gone.  This is our feeding station that they come to every morning.

If I get too close, they will look at me. Otherwise when they see me taking a photo and I’m too close, they are running and saying unkind things in squirrel talk.

Welcome, Red Squirrels!

A Recap of Last Week’s News in Case You Missed It!

 

Currently, Nights of Passion blog will be undergoing through changes and renovations.

Nights of Passion will expand to include the passions that often happen at night such as Mystery, Science Fiction and Fantasy.  Some new authors will be joining us.  Some will write weekly while others will be joining us once a month.

We have a few open spots still. If you are an author of romance, mystery, science fiction, and fantasy, and would like to write for Nights of Passion, please, email me at onlyladyknight(at)yahoo(dot)com with NOP in the subject line.

I’m looking forward to the adventure. I am also interested in ideas from readers. Please, email me also or comment in the comment box.

-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! In Amazon Print! In Barnes and Noble Print!

Vampire King of New York, Arnhem Knights of New York, Book 1 now in Kindle and 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 Survives, Vampires in Manhattan Book 1 available in Kindle and Print, Nook, Kobo and Smashwords and iBooks (on Apple devices).

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Nights of Passion – Blog Reconstruction News! Pass It On!

 

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Photo Courtesy by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

Currently Nights of Passion blog will be undergoing through changes and renovations.

Nights of Passion will expand to include the passions that often happen at night such as Mystery, Science Fiction and Fantasy.  Some new authors will be joining us.  Some will write weekly while others will be joining us once a month.

We do have a few open spots still. If you are an author of romance, mystery, science fiction, and fantasy, and would like to write for Nights of Passion, please, email me at onlyladyknight(at)yahoo(dot)com with NOP in the subject line.

I’m looking forward to the adventure. I am also interested in ideas from readers. Please, email me also or comment in the comment box.

-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! In Amazon Print! In Barnes and Noble Print!

Vampire King of New York, Arnhem Knights of New York, Book 1 now in Kindle and 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 Survives, Vampires in Manhattan Book 1 available in Kindle and Print, Nook, Kobo and Smashwords and iBooks (on Apple devices).

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Twists and Turns and More

The past several days I have found myself binging on Dan Brown books made into movies, specifically this featuring professor Robert Langdon. It has been some time since I have watched these movies and even longer since I have read the books. I seem to have forgotten all the twists and turns and details that make these books such page turners.

Thinking about Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci Code, and Inferno reminds me of what it is like to be lost in a book, mesmerized by the world and characters an author can create. When done well, it is quite fascinating as to how it can truly capture an audience and wield so much power. I mean I remember when these books came out and the huge following it garnered. They made many folks question what was real and what wasn’t.

When I think about what truly makes a book stand out, what comes to mind are details, believable characters, a storyline that is compelling and somewhat logical as well as unpredictable. I want to lose myself in that story and world if only for a little while. I am after all a reader before a writer although they both make me happy in different ways.

Happy writing this week!

Floral Faery Paranormal-Scope

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A friend of mine insists that there is a special faery who watches over every bloom in the garden whether planted or growing wild. I was willing to explore. Sometimes we don’t get to see the faeries but we do see the flowers everywhere! Besides extending Mothers’ Day is a good thing.

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.

Aries:

Edelweiss is a tender white flower that burst through the snow, heralding spring and a lack of defeat in all things. You can’t be defeated. You may change direction or reorganize. But you will win the day.

Taurus:

Crocus in deep purple and blue pushes through the snow like a surprise. A surprise is headed your way. Working in a new way will be more productive.

Gemini:

The Dog-Violet is deep purple and is fuzzy in a comforting way. Things might get hard but you will come out ahead and be comforted by someone unexpected.

Cancer:

The Daffodil trumpets spring in a blaze of gold. You are going to enjoy the company of golden friends.

Leo:

The Wood-Sorrel is a delicate pink flower that preferrs the solitude of woodlands and secluded areas of garden. Take some time to meditate or reflect on the best parts of your life.

Virgo:

Dandelions embrace change. First with their bright yellow and then by going light-hearted and sending out their options. A new opportunity will make you smile.

Libra:

Pansies come in a variety of colors and prefer part-shade to some sun. Vary your activities. Don’t be all work and no play. Don’t ignore your friends and family. They need you.

Scorpio:

Pussy willow flowers can be the softest yellow. Then comes the tiny pillows of the heart

Sagittarius:

Daisies are brave and free and explore all kinds of places. They don’t limit themselves. Make a plan to travel to a new place.

Capricorn:

Lilacs welcome you home and ease your mind. To do your best work, you must relax.  Believe in yourself. Others do.

Aquarius:

The snowdrop with it’s white and golden face shines good luck on you. Be generous with your kindness.

Pisces:

Redbud is a tree flower that is a feast of pink. Give someone who is sad flowers. The kindness will spread to many.

-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! In Amazon Print! In Barnes and Noble Print!

Vampire King of New York, Arnhem Knights of New York, Book 1 now in Kindle and 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 Survives, Vampires in Manhattan Book 1 available in Kindle and Print, Nook, Kobo and Smashwords and iBooks (on Apple devices).

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Happy Mothers, Aunts, and Grandmothers Day!

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Roses for Mothers Day

Tomorrow is Mothers’ Day, and whether you are a Mother of furry children or human children or an Aunt or Grandmother, I hope your day is splendid and fun.

Thank you to Don, Julia, Penelope, Abigail, and Liam for the wonderful bouquet.

It is a blessing to be connected to others through love.

-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! In Amazon Print! In Barnes and Noble Print!

Vampire King of New York, Arnhem Knights of New York, Book 1 now in Kindle and 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 Survives, Vampires in Manhattan Book 1 available in Kindle and Print, Nook, Kobo and Smashwords and iBooks (on Apple devices).

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Open to Change

I spend a lot of time talking to people. My job over the better part of the last decade has involved getting to know people, asking them questions and helping them figure out what it is they want and how they should go about achieving their goals. This by no means makes me an expert on people. If anything, I feel like the longer I live or the older I get, the more questions I have. One thing I have learned thus far is that many of us seem to have a certain tolerance or acceptance of change.

Change is part of life whether we want it to be or not. Some of us welcome it with open arms while others shy away from it. And then of course there is always the matter of how change can impact us (we sometimes more easily accept change as long as it doesn’t have as great an impact on us personally). But sometimes change is necessary, even good for us.

I recently spoke with a woman who grew up poor. She had a sad childhood and for her own protection, created somewhat of an invisible box around herself. To say she doesn’t spend is an understatement. Quite simply, she has created a cage around herself and made herself the prisoner of her own fears. She fears change to be mor open and enjoy her life because she is afraid the past will come back to haunt her, or even worse, it will be her reality again. For any chance at happiness, this woman needs change, but I’m not sure she’ll ever be capable of seeing this.

So is change good or bad? Sometimes it is neither or both or one. What is important is to not fear it and to instead learn from it. Otherwise, we may find ourselves riddled with regrets.

Happy writing this week!

Free Comic Book Day – First Saturday in May! One of My Favorite Days!

Today is Free Comic Book Day! YAY!  It’s my favorite day and I’m telling you about the adventure to be had at my favorite comic book store.

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AJ’s Comic Books

AJ’s Comics
 

To quote Dr. Stephen Strange “We’re in the Endgame now.”

It’s FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2019!!!

That’s right, we are now a little over 100 HOURS from THE GREATEST DAY OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!

Make sure you head on over to AJ’s Comics starting at 10 AM on Saturday, May 4, 2019!!!!!

THAT’s RIGHT: 10 AM!!!!!!!!!!

We will have TONS of FREE COMICS for EVERYONE!!!

Each person can get FOUR FREE COMICS (from the allocated selection) just for coming in and ONE entry into our raffles!!!

For every $15 spent you will be allowed FOUR additional FREE comics (from the allocated selection) and ONE additional raffle entry!!!

There will be SIXTEEN, yes SIXTEEN different raffles ranging from comics, to Trade Paperbacks, to hardcovers, to funko pops, T-shirts, posters, statues and one STORE prize of EVERY Free Comic Book Day 2019 issue with an additional set of EVERY 2018 Free Comic Book Day Issue as well!!!!!!

THAT’s OVER 85 FREE COMICS TO THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!!!!!

In addition to FREE COMICS and raffles, we will also have a COSPLAY CONTEST with THREE PRIZES!!!

BEST MALE SUPERHERO COSTUME

BEST FEMALE SUPERHERO COSTUME

BEST PET COSTUME

The winner of each will receive a $20 store gift certificate!!!

We will also be choosing the THREE winners of our FIRST EVER QUESTIONNAIRE CONTEST which ran through April 2nd!!!

We will also be playing SUPERHERO MOVIES all day long!!!!

PLUS, we will have free drinks (soda and water, while supplies last) AND FREE CUPCAKES (created by our favorite sweets and sandwich shop, Red Rose Desserts–follow them on Facebook or Instagram and see their Wednesday and Friday specials, plus now TACO TUESDAYS!!!!!)

What’s not to love about that?!?

We will now also be providing FREE SANDWICH WRAPS, also from Red Rose Desserts (while supplies last, so make sure to come in early to get yours)!!!

Make sure you come on down to AJ’s Comics, your ONE AND ONLY MUST STOP on Free Comic Book Day, Saturday, May 4th, 2019 from 10 AM to 6 PM!!!!!

-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! In Amazon Print! In Barnes and Noble Print!

Vampire King of New York, Arnhem Knights of New York, Book 1 now in Kindle and 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 Survives, Vampires in Manhattan Book 1 available in Kindle and Print, Nook, Kobo and Smashwords and iBooks (on Apple devices).

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Half Way There

Have you ever started something and not finished it? Do you make a habit of leaving unfinished projects or do you tend to get everything done no matter what you push aside to do so?

I’ve always been one of those people who fall kind of in the middle—I tend to work on a gazillion projects at one time and I skip back and forth between them. Eventually, the projects get finished and I start new ones although the timelines for each project may vary. I used to hate this about mys of, the fact that I was always working on so many things and I couldn’t finish one thing at a time. It is if I get bored if I don’t have a ton of things to work on. I honestly seem to concentrate better the more I have to do.

In my job, my varied focus has come in handy as a stress reducer. Day after day, I get somethings done and I leave others unfinished. I see those around me panic about the workload or the fact that they never completely finish their work. The way I see it, it is important to work hard and make progress but you also must learn to measure progress it small steps. Sometimes half way there is enough for today and that is what keeps us going or at least feeling some sense of accomplishment. Otherwise, we’d stress ourselves to the max and find ourselves out of a job anyway. Is it worth the stress? Probably not.

Lesson of today? Small steps with direction are progress and yes, patience is a virtue. Happy writing this week!

Dream Bigger Paranormal-Scope

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Courtesy Photo by Colin Watts on Unsplash

May approaches on elven feet with golden light and waking drops of dew on soft petals. Keep your eyes open to see wonders of beauty.

Keep your heart open to experience joy and surprises.

Courtesy Poem by Susan Hanniford Crowley

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.

Aries:

Fairy dust may inspire you with new ideas. Even though there may be obstacles in the way, listen to what others have to say. Always keep in mind the bigger picture, and you will accomplish much.

Taurus:

Elves walk through the woods to a new place. New places come alive for you. They may be temporary or permanent.

Gemini:

Pixies take nothing personally. They just throw more dust and give it time for the sun to shine in. Don’t linger in arguments with others. Give time and space where needed.

Cancer:

Vampires are prudent when dealing with others. There are changes and upgrades coming. Don’t be afraid. Saturday should be interesting.

Leo:

Werewolves are hard workers. It’s time your hard work paid off with some time to yourself. Plan a wonderful vacation and be open to meet new people.

Virgo:

Sirens sings of opportunities coming your way. They may be in the office or at some conference or workshops you are taking.

Libra:

Shapeshifters sometimes find relationships between family and friends to get intense. Everyone is going through something right now. Be a good listener and comfort others.

Scorpio:

Dragons are packing. An exciting travel experience is coming your way.

Sagittarius:

Yetis are reviewing the wellness of their finances and their bodies. You might want to do the same this week. Near the end of the week get in some relaxation time with friends.

Capricorn:

Zombies are walking your way carrying baggage. You will have lots to sort through with family and friends. Be open minded. Later time will open for a favorite project.

Aquarius:

Gremlins often sabotage projects. Reflect on why you might not want to be successful. You might choose to sort through your stuff with a professional. Beyond this, it gets better.

Pisces:

Ghosts are real homebodies. You have fulfilled a lot of social obligations. Time to get some “me time,” and also decorate the home to make it more as you would like it.

-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! In Amazon Print! In Barnes and Noble Print!

Vampire King of New York, Arnhem Knights of New York, Book 1 now in Kindle and 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 Survives, Vampires in Manhattan Book 1 available in Kindle and Print, Nook, Kobo and Smashwords and iBooks (on Apple devices).

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