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Who are you?

Thanks to everyone who stops by each week! Especially for your comments. I love reading your snippets!
Here's another six from my dark paranormal, Dead to Rights. Our heroine has some strange experiences in a world she doesn't know, and can't even recognize herself in the mirror:

Like the first time I'd caught my reflection in the bathroom. I'd said, Excuse me, thinking another patient stood in front of me. When no response came, I stared for the longest time, unable to process that the eyes I looked through were set in the face looking back at me. I still had no clue who that person staring out from the mirror was. Not me, that was for damn sure. The mousy, shoulder-length brown hair matched mousier brown eyes set in a round face – the sight still stunned me.
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Join in the fun at LASR's anniversary celebration

Long and Short Reviews is throwing an anniversary bash to celebrate their fourth year. LASR's been a great site from day one, and only improves with age. Come on over and join in the party! Comment for a chance to win a Nook, Kindle, or $150 gift card - the more comments, the better your chances to win. I'll be there all day, and hope you'll stop in and say hi.

At Embrace the Shadows today

I've been so lucky to visit really great blogs recently. I hope you'll visit me today at Embrace the Shadows, another very cool blog.
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Visiting That's What I'm Talking About today

I hope you'll pop over and chat a bit today - I'm at the very cool blog, That's What I'm Talking About - worth checking out for all its great features! Join in the conversation! :) I'm also giving away another ebook of The Magic of Lavender, so come on over!

Review for The Bridge Between

Finally, a review for The Bridge Between! 

Long and Short Reviews said, in part: The time period covered in the book is full of turmoil, both professionally and personally, and that comes through beautifully in the writing. Jessie's profession of photographer lends to beautifully descriptive passages, both of the beautiful and the "unsavory". The writing could have glossed over this device, but instead, Ms. Masters chose to use it to it's fullest, describing the environment, using the visual descriptions to evoke emotions, to portray what her characters are feeling. Definitely the best part of the book.
The Bridge Between is not what I expected. However, it was certainly worth reading. Not "fluff" reading in any way so be sure you have some time to devote to the story, and to enjoy the writing.

Thanks so much for your thoughtful review, Iris! I'm always grateful that reviewers take the time to not only read my work, but take the time to consider its deeper meaning. The Bridge Between is not a romance, although it has a love story (or two or three), and it does delve into some difficult topics, such as alcoholism. But the underlying message throughout is to follow your dream and believe in yourself, a very positive theme.T

Up for a tagging party?

Maria Zannini's so cool. Not only is she a fantastic author, but she's a wonderful friend to other authors. She has tagging parties on her blog, and today, she is featuring Dead to Rights along with a few other titles. Come on over and join the party! I'm happy to return the tagging favor too - just ask!

At Romancing the Book today

I hope you'll pop over and visit with me at Romancing the Book today. They were kind enough to interview me, and even more kind in their review of Rock Bottom, a recommended read! I'm still happy dancin'. Come on over and happy dance with me!

Dying for a little SSS?

Thanks to everyone who stops by each week! And especially for your comments. Life's been a bit crazy lately but I'm doing my best to make the SSS rounds.
I'm switching it up a bit this week with my new release, Dead to Rights, a dark paranormal.

Our heroine wakes up in a mental facility, not sure how she got there:

A wisp of a whisper rushed through my head: Run. It echoed, its force pushing the word at me again and again in a never-ending wave of frothing urgency. It built inside me like a whirlwind. Like a scream. It propelled me out the door, arms and legs scrambling wildly. Blood roared in my ears, muting the cacophony of shouts erupting behind me.
Check out all the awesome snippets from Six Sentence Sunday. While you're there, check out the cool cover to Dead to Rights too! :) Top right.

Would love your vote!

My trailer for Just the Right Amount of Wrong is up this month at the You Gotta Read Videos contest. I'd love for you to give it a click! It's entry #15 -just click on the poll to the right.

This was a very fun video to make, and I love the music. But then I always find great tunes at Incompetech.

Here's another look at the trailer, so I can sway your vote. :)



You can find out more about Just the Right Amount of Wrong here.

Thanks, as always, for your support!

Casting Call: Picture This

Another long overdue Casting Call! These characters have been swimming in my head too long. Time to let them out. :)
First up is Sydney Welles. Her names implies she's old money, suffered a coming out at a debutante ball. But Sydney couldn't be more down to earth. She's sincere, hard-working, lovable, if a bit goofy sometimes. Why can't she get a decent date? Probably because she can't stop reliving the kiss that knocked her socks off a year earlier. A kiss that haunts her through every bad date. In fact, that kiss apparently kicked off a yearlong stretch of Bad Date Hell for Sydney. Oh yeah, she's got it bad. Too bad the guy lives in Philly, and she in Harrisburg. 
Mary Louise Parker is Sydney Welles.
Ben Taylor was a bit of a mystery to readers in the previous version.No more. During revision, Ben spilled his secrets to me. Oh yeah, and I think you're going to like it. :)
Ben's conflicted. After his grandparents pass away, he moves from Philly to the sticks of central Pennsylvania. He's forced to leap at a job opening at the Harrisburg News, which needs a new photographer. Ben hopes like hell Sydney Welles doesn't hold a grudge. A year ago when he kissed her, his life went to hell. So he's more than reticent about seeing her again, let alone getting close to her.
You might recognize Ben's deep brown eyes, so expressive they make you want to melt. Or his little boy innocence. Or his playfulness.
Yep, he was always Robert Downey Jr. 
I have to post two pics because that's how strong Robert came through as Ben. And yeah, he's easy on the eyes. :)
I've mentioned before that Claudia, the editor, is named for my sister Claudia. But in my head, she's actually Gina Gershon. Gina's a bit young for the part, but I imagine she'll be one of those women who ages so well you want to hate her. Like Claudia. She's such a great friend and unfailing supporter, even providing a little slap to bring you back to reality when needed. Tough love, baby. Oh, and she's a wiz in the kitchen. (True to my sister, who received all the cooking genes in the family.)
Mayor Reeves is a complex guy. A politician, so he's not above being slimy. But he's fairly young, and very attractive. 
Jon Hamm can play that seedy-suave combo with ease.
Louann's a boisterous sports writer. Not feminine, but fun to be around, someone who can hang as easily with the guys as with the girls.
Rosie O'Donnell's a perfect Louann.  Thanks for checking out this Casting Call!