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November 14, 2016
Music Monday – Hallelujah
The last weeks, months, year have been especially awful in one regard or another. I don’t get political on my blog or on social media. I’ve pulled away from social media for the most part and don’t have plans to return to the drama and negativity anytime soon.
Given the state of things around this country I call home, yet fail to understand most of the time, and the state of the world we all live in, the only world we have, the following performance from the 2010 Winter Olympics Opening Cerem...
November 3, 2016
10K Weekends for Writers – November 3-6, 2016
Last weekend was a huge bust for me. I didn’t even get half the word count I was aiming for. Strep hit it’s high point with me on Saturday afternoon and didn’t let up for me until Sunday evening. I’m still recovering. I haven’t slept more than 3 hours at a time in a week and a half. This is getting old, people!
I know some people are doing NaNoWriMo this month and if you are one of them, I wish you the very best of luck. I haven’t participated in NaNoWriMo in several years because I never ha...
October 27, 2016
10K Weekends For Writers – October 27 – 30, 2016
I have a book to finish. Down to the wire. A ton of words to write. And strep throat to go along with it. How fun will this be?
You should come join me. Either to lend support or suffer right along side. I’ll be happy with either!
This is for anyone who has words to write and likes to challenge themselves when kids and spouses and family and friends and housework and football and social obligations come calling, yet you still need words on the page! It’s a good way to get ready for NaNoWriMo...
October 24, 2016
Music Monday – Crazy Train
I’ve been feeling really off lately. I’m struggling to write all the words, or any words at all. I’m writing, but man, it’s like pulling teeth and it’s been painful. I’m just not feeling the stories that I need to write. I’m actually feeling that what I’m writing isn’t what I’m really wanting to write.
Other parts of writing life are crazy, too. Trying to get the last two book vendors, Kobo and Google Books to take down my books from Ellora’s Cave has been worse than pulling teeth. Kobo hasn’...
The Snarkology Halloween Hop 2016
Welcome to this year’s Snarkology Halloween Hop! We have a ton of authors and bloggers this year and I’m so thrilled Melissa Snark put together such a fantastic and fun party for us all! I participated last year and it was a great time.
I’m going to admit, I’m not a big Halloween fan. I don’t write Halloween stories. I don’t decorate save for a sign that says Boo. I don’t even buy the candy. I’m a scrooge on Halloween. But what I do like? What I do love? The lights. There are usually candy c...
October 20, 2016
10K Weekends For Writers – October 20-23, 2016
Hey y’all!
I gotta tell ya I’m tired of talking to myself! I would do better at this little challenge if someone would come play with me! Anyone interested? I’ll beg, if it’ll help. I’m good at it. Promise.
In all seriousness, it’s time to get writing! 10,000 words in 4 days. Doesn’t sound like much, right? But for some of us, it’s near impossible to get 1000 words in 4 days especially when it’s on a weekend! But, that’s the definition of a challenge. Against whatever your odds… Can you get...
October 13, 2016
10K Weekends For Writers – October 13-16, 2016
It’s that time of week again. Words are needed on the WIP and they don’t write themselves. Really, now. What the hell is up with that?
However, that being the case, since it’s my book, I will need do the writing of the words.
So, the goal is 10,000 words by Sunday night, starting today. That’s 2500 words a day for 4 days. I haven’t hit 10,000 words, yet in a weekend, but I try. You wanna try, too? Sure ya do!
Enter your name in the Linky below. Add a comment with your starting word count the...
October 12, 2016
Books Are Disappearing From My Site…
…But they’ll be coming back with new covers, revised editiions, different pricing, etc… I know I announced before that these books would be reverting back to me and they have, but I wanted to give y’all an update. I know many are looking forward to Vinter again, and honestly, So Am I!
Speaking of… here’s the first new cover!
Which books am I talking about?
Simple Need
Carnal Ecstasy
Ink Spots
The Demon is an Angel
Trouble in the Making
Slide Down on Me
The Swing
All the books once published...
October 11, 2016
Tempting You On Tuesday – Scars and Ruin by Avril Ashton
One. Of. My. Favorite. People. EVER.
Do you hear me? E.V.E.R. Ever.
And her books? OMFG… EVER!
Scars and Ruin. Her brand new book. Hot. Emotional. Raw.
The man known as Dutch is fine with being hated and feared. He keeps his mask on and his secrets close. There’s only one person who reaches past all that to who he used to be before the job hit too close to home. Sacrifices must be made, and Dutch steps up do just that. He’ll gladly pay the price to make sure Varun Patel is safe.
Loyalty to f...
October 3, 2016
Music Monday – Take It Easy by The Eagles
Every so often, I want some classic music. Not classical, though I love it, but classic music. The kind when it comes on you know the words without even thinking about them. Some part of your brain kicks in and your mouth starts moving and you remember every lyric, every chord, every nuance, and where you were when or who you were with at some point in the past when you were listening to it.
This is one of those classic songs.
This is one of those classic bands.
This is one of those that when...
