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Opryland/RWA

Among other sad things that happen on a daily basis, here are some images of the beautiful Opryland hotel where the RWA National conference was to be held this summer.



Thoughts and hopes go out to everyone there.

Sneak Peek, Courtesy of Selena and EW

Looks like the SUPERNATURAL water coolers aren't happening lately. Very sorry about that. Time has really gotten away from me!

That's not to say that I didn't finally catch up with the latest episode, which I thought was pretty good. With all the demon play, the eppie reminded me of something we'd have seen in the later part of season 2. It made me warm and fuzzy with the very memories.

Selena emailed me a sneak peek from the EW sight. It's pretty funny:

http...

New contest--free books!

Congratulations to the latest contest winner, Jung Ja Ahn! She won the Neko print of Red Riding Hood, plus a bundle of signed Vampire Babylon books.

DEEP IN THE WOODS, Vampire Babylon, Book Six, is still on shelves, and the mass market reissue of A DROP OF RED, Book Four, is coming your way in July. That should leave you lots of time for reading, so allow me to help you out with a book packet that includes:

• Books by me: BREAK OF DAWN, Vampire Babylon, Book Three, mass market under the name Ch...

"Like a Prayer"--GLEE

Just because Fox screwed up the running time of AMERICAN IDOL and that show ran over, forcing most DVRs to drop the end of GLEE.

Just because the GLEE kids make me happy.

Just because "Like a Prayer" is awesome anyway.

If you missed the end of GLEE Wednesday night, I'm linking to it. Sounds like a lot of people didn't even realize that the last episode ended with this bang:

http://www.gleetastic.com/articles/glees-like-a-prayer-video

Sorry...

Hey,
You've probably noticed that there's no SUPERNATURAL water cooler. That's because I wasn't able to watch it yet. I'm pretty sure I won't be able to accomplish a timely viewing next week, either.

I realized something though. It seems that SPN hasn't been as...enthralling as it used to be. Would you guys say the same? I think it's because we used to have heroes who drove the storylines--they pursued things, charged headfirst into adventures. Now, things happen *to* them and it feels li...

My Crit Partner's Book on TV!

This is so cool--my critique partner, Judy Duarte, had her latest book featured on local San Diego TV news. The segment was about beach and nightstand reads, and hers is the last book to be discussed. The guest calls THE HOUSE ON SUGAR PLUM LANE a "comfortable read," like a Ya-Ya Sisterhood type of book. I want to clarify that this fantastic story doesn't take place in the south though--it does have the same community "feel."

Judy has also written MULBERRY PARK and ENTERTAINING ANGELS, both...

What's Doin'

It's been a rush during the last few weeks while I've gotten together some proposals for future books. I've done:
* a three chapter/synopsis proposal for two Special Editions
* a small revision for my second BLOODLANDS book (due out in 2011)
* a nineteen page outline for that "paranormal epic fantasy romance" I keep talking about

and I'm starting to polish a Blaze proposal this week, along with revising a Special Edition that'll probably come out in early 2011.

You're probably sensing that 2011 i...

SUPERNATURAL 4/15/10

Episode #100! I can't believe it. I'm trying to think of my favorite installments in this series, and I'd have to say I loved "Mystery Spot," and then two ending eppies of season 2, when Sam died and Dean sold his soul for him. Those were the most.

What about anyone else? Favorites?

Now, stand with me at the virtual water cooler and let's gab….

* LOL for the bar scene with Zach talking on one level while the other fired guy is talking on another. Also, why was I getting the vibe that Zach ...

SUPERNATURAL and CHUCK

Got caught up on the programs yesterday, and WHOO-HEE! Are things flying, or what?

SPOILERS ahead

First, on SUPERNATURAL, loved the twist with the prophet. And my guess is that we'll be saying "Oh, Dean" a whole lot from this point on. Is Castiel going to step in next week or will the seemingly inevitable Lucifer/Sam vs. Michael/Dean showdown really happen?

As for CHUCK--whoa. And yay! But does anyone really think Shaw is dead? Sure, he got shot. Yeah, he fell into the Seine. Yet we didn...

Tonight's SUPERNATURAL....

Sorry, but I can't do a water cooler for SUPERNATURAL this week. I've got guests in town and we're having too much fun eating, bowling, and drinking in ice bars!

Be back with a water cooler next week. : )