K.R. Bailey's Blog, page 11
August 14, 2013
Love - Anytime
I just returned from a trip visiting my sister in Colorado. We spent one of the days in Estes Park and at one of the small stores, I saw this thought. I loved it and wanted to share.
Love me when I don't deserve it
Because that's when I need it most.
---unknown
Isn't that a great thought? How often do you crave someone to give you a hug after you've spoken out of turn? Aren't there times when you crave someone telling you they love you when you've having a bad day? I know I do.
Here's wishing you love when you do deserve it and even when you don't!
Check out my website at http://krbailey.com
Learn more about me and my books!
Love me when I don't deserve it
Because that's when I need it most.
---unknown
Isn't that a great thought? How often do you crave someone to give you a hug after you've spoken out of turn? Aren't there times when you crave someone telling you they love you when you've having a bad day? I know I do.
Here's wishing you love when you do deserve it and even when you don't!
Check out my website at http://krbailey.com
Learn more about me and my books!
July 19, 2013
Did You Know?
I love hummingbirds. My family knows that the first thing I do when we get to our cabin is go get my feeders and fill them. I think hummingbirds are amazing little birds. Watching them fascinates me. You'll find I include hummingbirds in many of my stories because I do love them.
Thought I'd share a few facts about hummingbirds I found in a book I have titled, Hummingbirds of The American West by Lynn Hassler.
1. They can fly up, down, sideways, backwards and have the fastest wing beat rate of any birds. Their wing beat can exceed 72 times per second. One of their remarkable characteristics is they can hover. It's hard to image their wings beat 72 times per second, isn't it? The energy they exude is amazing.
2. They have feet but their legs are very short and they are unable to walk or hop.
Isn't this albino a beautiful hummingbird? I've never seen one in person but I'd love to.
3. There are over 320 species of hummingbirds. The closer you get to the equator, the more species you'll find. In the United States, the greatest number of species is in the West.
4. Every day they must consume half of their weight in food because they burn up their fuel so quickly. They usually feed 5 - 8 times per hour. The rest of the time they are digesting. Flower nectar is their primary food source, but in its absence, they'll eat tiny insects and spiders, gnats, flies, mosquitos, aphids and flying ants as well as oozing tree sap. Did you know that? I was amazed that they eat small bugs. I was under the impression that they only drink the nectar from a feeder or from the flowers.
5. They are very territorial and often chase other birds away.
6. They don't sing like other birds. Vocalizations tend to be squeaks, whistles, chirps, cheeps, ticks, clacks, hums, and buzzing.
7. Males mate with multiple females each season. Females do all the next building, incubation and tending of young. Their eggs are about the size of lima beans, and the female generally lays two eggs about a day apart. Babies are born blind and without feathers.
8. Their lifespan is about 3-5 years.
Just a few facts. I hope you learned a little about hummingbirds and found some of these facts interesting.
Have a great day.
For more about me and my writing, check out my website at: http://krbailey.com
Thought I'd share a few facts about hummingbirds I found in a book I have titled, Hummingbirds of The American West by Lynn Hassler. 1. They can fly up, down, sideways, backwards and have the fastest wing beat rate of any birds. Their wing beat can exceed 72 times per second. One of their remarkable characteristics is they can hover. It's hard to image their wings beat 72 times per second, isn't it? The energy they exude is amazing.
2. They have feet but their legs are very short and they are unable to walk or hop.
Isn't this albino a beautiful hummingbird? I've never seen one in person but I'd love to.3. There are over 320 species of hummingbirds. The closer you get to the equator, the more species you'll find. In the United States, the greatest number of species is in the West.
4. Every day they must consume half of their weight in food because they burn up their fuel so quickly. They usually feed 5 - 8 times per hour. The rest of the time they are digesting. Flower nectar is their primary food source, but in its absence, they'll eat tiny insects and spiders, gnats, flies, mosquitos, aphids and flying ants as well as oozing tree sap. Did you know that? I was amazed that they eat small bugs. I was under the impression that they only drink the nectar from a feeder or from the flowers.
5. They are very territorial and often chase other birds away.
6. They don't sing like other birds. Vocalizations tend to be squeaks, whistles, chirps, cheeps, ticks, clacks, hums, and buzzing.
7. Males mate with multiple females each season. Females do all the next building, incubation and tending of young. Their eggs are about the size of lima beans, and the female generally lays two eggs about a day apart. Babies are born blind and without feathers.
8. Their lifespan is about 3-5 years.
Just a few facts. I hope you learned a little about hummingbirds and found some of these facts interesting.
Have a great day.
For more about me and my writing, check out my website at: http://krbailey.com
July 11, 2013
It's A Writing Contest!
Whether you're a published author, a wannabe author, a starving writer, or whatever, our Utah Romance Writers Chapter is sponsoring a contest. It's open for any type of romance entries -- historical, young adult, murder, suspense or just plain contemporary manuscripts.
If you've ever wanted to know what others think of your work or if you're wanting some great feedback, go to the following link and find out how to enter.
http://www.utahrwa.com/howcontest.html
We have wonderful prizes and who knows, you might get a chance to win a free cover design or perhaps a professional edit.
Go to our website at: www.utahrwa.com and check out our Heart of the West Contest.
June 26, 2013
Friends - Our Angels
Friends are our Angels in Life
They help us through anything
---Nanci Johnson
I came across this thought filed away on my computer and just had to repost it. Ms. Johnson is so right. Good friends are angels to stand by us no matter what. They support us when we feel inadequate. They listen when we need to talk. They offer love when we feel that we are unloved. They encourage us to be the best we can be.
I have a couple of good friends who have been by my side through thick and thin. One of them is also my sister and I feel so blessed to have had her in my life. She is always so supportive of everything I want to do and doesn’t hesitate to encourage me or even discourage me if she feels I need to be sure I know what I’m getting myself into.
I have several other friends who are not related, but to me they are an intregal part of my life and I don't know what I'd ever do without them. They have listened and understood me, stood by me, and given of their time and energy to make sure I had what I needed to go on every day even when I’ve been blue. We’ve shared so much over the past years and every day I thank my Lord for them.
I try to include good friends in each of my stories. My life has been enriched by good friends, and I think my stories are better when I have my hero and heroine enjoy good friends too.
I urge you to remember your good friends. Enjoy every aspect of spending time with your friends. Remember -- you have to be a good friend back!
For more about K. R. Bailey and her books, check out her website at: http://KRBailey.com
June 4, 2013
Don't You Just Love It!
Had to share the following. A friend send this to me, and it made me chuckle. Hope it makes you smile, too. Wish I could take credit for writing the story, but I didn't. Thank you to whoever wrote it. One morning, the husband returns the boat to their lakeside
Cottage after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap.
Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out. She motors out a short distance, anchors, puts her feet up, and begins to read her book. The peace and solitude are magnificent.
Along comes a Fish and Game Warden in his boat. He pulls up alongside the woman and says, 'Good morning, Ma'am. What are you doing?'
'Reading a book,' she replies, (thinking, 'Isn't that obvious?')
'You're in a Restricted Fishing Area,' he informs her.
'I'm sorry, officer, but I'm not fishing. I'm reading.'
'Yes, but I see you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment. I'll have to take you in and write you up.'
'If you do that, I'll have to charge you with sexual assault,' says the woman.
'But I haven't even touched you,' says the Game Warden.
'That's true, but you have all the equipment.. For all I know you could start at any moment.'
'Have a nice day ma'am,' and he left.
MORAL:
Never argue with a woman who reads. It's likely she can also think. Have a great day! For more about K.R. Bailey visit her website at: http://KRBailey.com
Cottage after several hours of fishing and decides to take a nap.
Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the boat out. She motors out a short distance, anchors, puts her feet up, and begins to read her book. The peace and solitude are magnificent.
Along comes a Fish and Game Warden in his boat. He pulls up alongside the woman and says, 'Good morning, Ma'am. What are you doing?'
'Reading a book,' she replies, (thinking, 'Isn't that obvious?')
'You're in a Restricted Fishing Area,' he informs her.
'I'm sorry, officer, but I'm not fishing. I'm reading.'
'Yes, but I see you have all the equipment. For all I know you could start at any moment. I'll have to take you in and write you up.'
'If you do that, I'll have to charge you with sexual assault,' says the woman.
'But I haven't even touched you,' says the Game Warden.
'That's true, but you have all the equipment.. For all I know you could start at any moment.'
'Have a nice day ma'am,' and he left.
MORAL:
Never argue with a woman who reads. It's likely she can also think. Have a great day! For more about K.R. Bailey visit her website at: http://KRBailey.com
May 18, 2013
WOW - Some Great Reviews
I have to brag a bit and share a couple of reviews I got for my stories. Bear with me -- perhaps they'll entice you to check out some of my books, too!
You Complete Me
(Bookstrand Publishing Romance)
Kristy wrote: Wonderful! This book had me fom the very first page. I smiled, laughed and cried. What a wonderful love story. There was kind of a surprise in the middle, but the way everything turned out, I loved it. K. R. Bailey is a wonderful author. This is a must read and I will for sure be buying more books by K. R. Bailey. Thanks for telling such wonderful stories.
You Complete Me is available in both e-book and paperback.
You can get your copy for download in all formats from my publisher at www.bookstrand.com/You-Complete-Me
You Complete Me is also available from Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.
Dangerous Deception
(Bookstrand Publishing Romance)
Mardell wrote: I enjoyed this book because it was written in the town I am from. It was interesting reading the history of the Shooting Star and many of the other places that K. R. Bailey wrote about. The story line was great with a feel good ending. Because I liked this book I am reading other books written by this author.
Dangerous Deception is available in both e-book and paperback.
You can get a copy for downloading in all formats from my publisher at www.bookstrand.com/Dangerous-Deception
Dangerous Deception is also available from Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.
Murder and Lies (Bookstrand Publishing Romance) The Long and The Short of It Reviews said: Engaging Read, Engrossing! It starts with murder, but stumbles toward love: K. R. Bailey's "Murder and Lies" opens with the shock of a friend's death - but it is far more than a simple murder-mystery. Maggie Benson is an appealing main character from the start. She helps people, and is simply heartbroken at her young friend and employee's death. Her motivation, in the beginning, is obvious.
Wilson Beaumont has a whole different problem: money....Read MoreIt starts with murder, but stumbles toward love: K. R. Bailey's "Murder and Lies" opens with the shock of a friend's death - but it is far more than a simple murder-mystery. Maggie Benson is an appealing main character from the start. She helps people, and is simply heartbroken at her young friend and employee's death. Her motivation, in the beginning, is obvious.
Wilson Beaumont has a whole different problem: money. And not just lack of money - it's lack of a whole lot of money, and there's a good deal of trouble headed his way because of it. Of course, it's the dead girl who has the information he needs... a dead girl who is more to him than he wants known at first.
The town of Twin Rivers hardly seems the sort to have this drama land in its midst. It really has such charming aspects - and the author describes things beautifully. The flickering light of campfires for example, or the day-to-day operations in the diner all work to set the mood. This is a town of kindly folks too, like like Sherriff Anderson and Lindsay.
However, the distant specter of a menacing bank owner looms over all for contrast; there are the ruthless, as well.
At first, we feel a bit angry that Wilson brings all this to the quiet town - right to Maggie's little diner, in fact. However, it isn't long before we suspect that it was Vienna who first brought the trouble. Who to trust will become central to uncovering what really happened. Each new revelation throughout throws even more intrigue into the mix. Although Maggie becomes more and more attached to Wilson, she also discovers (or thinks she discovers) more and more about him. And it is not all good. The interplay between the two is engaging and utterly believable - conversations both reveal and raise our suspicions. We readers know how we want things to go, but increasingly, we wonder if these people are who we think they are.
This is not at all a mystery overlaid with a romance; each piece is integral to the plot.
A matter of trust; a matter of the heart. "Murder and Lies" does deliver on the suspenseful mystery, but doubly so on the feelings of the heart. This is an absolutely gripping romance. A must read, for sure.
Murder and Lies is available in e-book and paperback.
You can get a copy to download in all formats from my publisher at www.Bookstrand.com/Murder-and-Lies Murder and Lies is also available at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.
My Guardian Angel
(The Wild Rose Press Publishing Sweet Romance) Stephanie wrote: The book has been amazing...I just love how it's so easy to be so caught up in the book that it's like you are right there watching a movie as each part is played out which makes it really hard to put the book down...thank you for creating such a wonderful book.
My Guardian Angel
is a novella and only available in e-book format through:The Wild Rose PressAmazon.comBarnes and Noble Aren't these great reviews? Thanks for letting me brag a bit. If you're interested in reading more about each of my stories, check out my website at: http://KRBailey.com Happy Reading and have a great day!
You Complete Me
(Bookstrand Publishing Romance)Kristy wrote: Wonderful! This book had me fom the very first page. I smiled, laughed and cried. What a wonderful love story. There was kind of a surprise in the middle, but the way everything turned out, I loved it. K. R. Bailey is a wonderful author. This is a must read and I will for sure be buying more books by K. R. Bailey. Thanks for telling such wonderful stories.
You Complete Me is available in both e-book and paperback.
You can get your copy for download in all formats from my publisher at www.bookstrand.com/You-Complete-Me
You Complete Me is also available from Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.
Dangerous Deception
(Bookstrand Publishing Romance)Mardell wrote: I enjoyed this book because it was written in the town I am from. It was interesting reading the history of the Shooting Star and many of the other places that K. R. Bailey wrote about. The story line was great with a feel good ending. Because I liked this book I am reading other books written by this author.
Dangerous Deception is available in both e-book and paperback.
You can get a copy for downloading in all formats from my publisher at www.bookstrand.com/Dangerous-Deception
Dangerous Deception is also available from Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.
Murder and Lies (Bookstrand Publishing Romance) The Long and The Short of It Reviews said: Engaging Read, Engrossing! It starts with murder, but stumbles toward love: K. R. Bailey's "Murder and Lies" opens with the shock of a friend's death - but it is far more than a simple murder-mystery. Maggie Benson is an appealing main character from the start. She helps people, and is simply heartbroken at her young friend and employee's death. Her motivation, in the beginning, is obvious.
Wilson Beaumont has a whole different problem: money....Read MoreIt starts with murder, but stumbles toward love: K. R. Bailey's "Murder and Lies" opens with the shock of a friend's death - but it is far more than a simple murder-mystery. Maggie Benson is an appealing main character from the start. She helps people, and is simply heartbroken at her young friend and employee's death. Her motivation, in the beginning, is obvious.
Wilson Beaumont has a whole different problem: money. And not just lack of money - it's lack of a whole lot of money, and there's a good deal of trouble headed his way because of it. Of course, it's the dead girl who has the information he needs... a dead girl who is more to him than he wants known at first.
The town of Twin Rivers hardly seems the sort to have this drama land in its midst. It really has such charming aspects - and the author describes things beautifully. The flickering light of campfires for example, or the day-to-day operations in the diner all work to set the mood. This is a town of kindly folks too, like like Sherriff Anderson and Lindsay.
However, the distant specter of a menacing bank owner looms over all for contrast; there are the ruthless, as well.
At first, we feel a bit angry that Wilson brings all this to the quiet town - right to Maggie's little diner, in fact. However, it isn't long before we suspect that it was Vienna who first brought the trouble. Who to trust will become central to uncovering what really happened. Each new revelation throughout throws even more intrigue into the mix. Although Maggie becomes more and more attached to Wilson, she also discovers (or thinks she discovers) more and more about him. And it is not all good. The interplay between the two is engaging and utterly believable - conversations both reveal and raise our suspicions. We readers know how we want things to go, but increasingly, we wonder if these people are who we think they are.
This is not at all a mystery overlaid with a romance; each piece is integral to the plot.
A matter of trust; a matter of the heart. "Murder and Lies" does deliver on the suspenseful mystery, but doubly so on the feelings of the heart. This is an absolutely gripping romance. A must read, for sure.
Murder and Lies is available in e-book and paperback.
You can get a copy to download in all formats from my publisher at www.Bookstrand.com/Murder-and-Lies Murder and Lies is also available at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.
My Guardian Angel
(The Wild Rose Press Publishing Sweet Romance) Stephanie wrote: The book has been amazing...I just love how it's so easy to be so caught up in the book that it's like you are right there watching a movie as each part is played out which makes it really hard to put the book down...thank you for creating such a wonderful book.
My Guardian Angel
is a novella and only available in e-book format through:The Wild Rose PressAmazon.comBarnes and Noble Aren't these great reviews? Thanks for letting me brag a bit. If you're interested in reading more about each of my stories, check out my website at: http://KRBailey.com Happy Reading and have a great day! May 13, 2013
I HAVE NEWS!
Thanks to everyone who came by and either bought one of my books or said hello on Saturday at my booksigning with Barnes and Noble. We had a great day. If you didn't come join us, you missed meeting lots of authors with wonderful books -- and we shared lots of chocolate. Barnes and Noble were fantastic and treated us like royalty. I so appreiate the opportunity to talk to so many readers and enjoy the time with the other fantastic authors!
I got a contract from The Wild Rose Press for my short story, One Stormy Night . I wrote this story after my husband told me about a hunting trip that went bad in the west desert. I put my characters into a sticky situation that just got worse when they witness a murder and have to flee for their lives. In the story it's winter, they have two flat tires, and I can't tell you what happens. You'll just have to read it for yourself.
Oh, Happy Mother's Day!
For more about me and my books, check out my website at: http://KRBailey.com
I got a contract from The Wild Rose Press for my short story, One Stormy Night . I wrote this story after my husband told me about a hunting trip that went bad in the west desert. I put my characters into a sticky situation that just got worse when they witness a murder and have to flee for their lives. In the story it's winter, they have two flat tires, and I can't tell you what happens. You'll just have to read it for yourself.
Oh, Happy Mother's Day!
For more about me and my books, check out my website at: http://KRBailey.com
May 7, 2013
Wise? Or Is It Just Old Age?
I never gave much thought about getting old. Oh, I remember thinking 25 was old -- oh how foolish - right? I remember hearing my mother's friend complain about being 45 and I thought I never want to get that old. Guess what? I am that old. In fact, I passed that number awhile back.
Isn't it funny though. I don't feel any older now than I did years ago. Oh, I have more aches and pains, but mentally, I feel the same. I still like alot of the same things. I still feel like I can do what I used to do. Too bad my body doesn't always agree.
I remember hearing people say you gain wisdom as you age. Well, I must have missed the boat because I don't feel any wiser. But when my granddaughter asks me questions, I can draw on experience to answer her. Sometimes I even find great answers. Whatever I say, she looks at me like I'm so smart so maybe wisdom is something you acquire and don't even realize it.
I have to admit, each day brings new experiences. These experiences are determined by the decisions I make. Perhaps that's how we gain wisdom -- learning from our past experiences, and at my age, I've had alot of past experience.
What do you think -- what has brought you wisdom?
For more about K. R. Bailey and her books, check out her website: http://KRBailey.com
Have a great day!
Isn't it funny though. I don't feel any older now than I did years ago. Oh, I have more aches and pains, but mentally, I feel the same. I still like alot of the same things. I still feel like I can do what I used to do. Too bad my body doesn't always agree.
I remember hearing people say you gain wisdom as you age. Well, I must have missed the boat because I don't feel any wiser. But when my granddaughter asks me questions, I can draw on experience to answer her. Sometimes I even find great answers. Whatever I say, she looks at me like I'm so smart so maybe wisdom is something you acquire and don't even realize it.
I have to admit, each day brings new experiences. These experiences are determined by the decisions I make. Perhaps that's how we gain wisdom -- learning from our past experiences, and at my age, I've had alot of past experience.
What do you think -- what has brought you wisdom?
For more about K. R. Bailey and her books, check out her website: http://KRBailey.com
Have a great day!
April 16, 2013
Life Is Short
A friend send this saying to me along with these cute pictures and I wanted to share them. Hopefully, they'll brighten your day.
Life is short - Break the rules
Forgive quickly
Kiss Slowly
Love Truly
Laugh Uncontrollably
And never regret anything
that made your smile.
May you all have a beautiful day. For more about me and my stories, check out my website at:http://KRBailey.com
Life is short - Break the rules
Forgive quickly
Kiss Slowly
Love Truly
Laugh Uncontrollably
And never regret anything
that made your smile.
May you all have a beautiful day. For more about me and my stories, check out my website at:http://KRBailey.com April 6, 2013
Is It Really Spring?
The calendar says its spring. Usually Easter signifies it's spring. I know I'm ready for spring.
This was taken on Easter. Doesn't look like spring much to me, does it you?
My family took a ride to the mountains to see how close we could get to our cabin. We never get in until Mother's Day or later, so even though there's still snow on the ground, it was wonderful for us to get to our gate. This time of year we're always anxious to get on the mountain and to enjoy our cabin. We always look forward to seeing the animals and hummingbirds. So, even though there's still snow, it was a gorgeous spring day in the mountains (about 7500 feet in elevation).
We had a great ride and a very nice day and as you can see, my husband drove out of the canyon with a smile on his face.
I need to tell you, that a few miles down the road the snow was totally melted and we were able to see deer grazing on the hillside and some fish jumping in the creek that runs alongside the road.
Don't you just love spring flowers? My neice posted these on her facebook page and I just had to share them.
Once we drove out of the snow and got back to our house, my daffodils were starting to bloom, the hyacinths were starting to grow, and they are definitely a sign telling me spring is here. I love it!
We, in the west, are lucky because we have different seasons, and they each offer us so much. Spring is the beginning of life as calves are born, colts arrive, flowers spring up with their beautiful colors, and the rains help everything turn green and lush after the long cold, snowy days of winter. I guess it's alot like life. Each of our seasons bring us something to look forward to, and so does the various seasons.
Take time to look around you and enjoy this marvelous time of year. Push the dark moods away and embrace the new bright days. Let them inspire you to create something new, reach out to another person, finish something you started, or just get out and find something to smile about.
Me, I'm working on another story. I'm getting really close to submitting it to my publishers. While you are waiting for it to be released, check out some of my other stories. I'm sure you'll find something you enjoy. My website will give you all the info. http://KRBailey.com
Enjoy your spring days.
This was taken on Easter. Doesn't look like spring much to me, does it you?
My family took a ride to the mountains to see how close we could get to our cabin. We never get in until Mother's Day or later, so even though there's still snow on the ground, it was wonderful for us to get to our gate. This time of year we're always anxious to get on the mountain and to enjoy our cabin. We always look forward to seeing the animals and hummingbirds. So, even though there's still snow, it was a gorgeous spring day in the mountains (about 7500 feet in elevation).
We had a great ride and a very nice day and as you can see, my husband drove out of the canyon with a smile on his face.
I need to tell you, that a few miles down the road the snow was totally melted and we were able to see deer grazing on the hillside and some fish jumping in the creek that runs alongside the road.
Don't you just love spring flowers? My neice posted these on her facebook page and I just had to share them. Once we drove out of the snow and got back to our house, my daffodils were starting to bloom, the hyacinths were starting to grow, and they are definitely a sign telling me spring is here. I love it!
We, in the west, are lucky because we have different seasons, and they each offer us so much. Spring is the beginning of life as calves are born, colts arrive, flowers spring up with their beautiful colors, and the rains help everything turn green and lush after the long cold, snowy days of winter. I guess it's alot like life. Each of our seasons bring us something to look forward to, and so does the various seasons.
Take time to look around you and enjoy this marvelous time of year. Push the dark moods away and embrace the new bright days. Let them inspire you to create something new, reach out to another person, finish something you started, or just get out and find something to smile about.
Me, I'm working on another story. I'm getting really close to submitting it to my publishers. While you are waiting for it to be released, check out some of my other stories. I'm sure you'll find something you enjoy. My website will give you all the info. http://KRBailey.com
Enjoy your spring days.
