Laina Turner's Blog, page 114

Feel the Heat with Warm Winter Reads (and win a prize)!

Necklaces & Nooses When Presley’s boss is found hanging she thinks its suicide until the police discover its homicide. Who would want to kill a store owner? Presley’s not sure but she’s determined to find out. Sign up for my mailing list on the right and be entered to win an audio version of Necklaces... Read the Rest »

Being Fabulous is a Skill Tip #2

This past week has been a bit of a rough one. Not for any one particular reason but rather it’s just been one of those crazy, busy weeks. As I was working furiously to get everything done that needed to be done and stay sane I realized that there is only so much you can... Read the Rest »

Reviewers Needed!

When I wrote, A Day in the Life of Trixie Pristine, I had a different intent for the story. It somehow didn’t follow the path I had intended to take and after finishing it and publishing it I didn’t do much to promote it. Why? I’m not entirely sure. Maybe because it wasn’t what I wanted it to be and I was annoyed.... Read the Rest »

Be part of The MS Project – volume 3

Thank you so much for your interest in being a part of Orange is the new pink – raising awareness for Multiple Sclerosis. In 2011 & 2012 we put out a compilation of stories by people with MS about their journey with the disease. Volume 1 came out on paperback and an ebook. Due to... Read the Rest »

Being Fabulous is a Skill Tip #1

For those of you who follow my blog you probably know that my tagline is, and has been for a few years, Being Fabulous is a Skill. Not that I don’t think all women are fabulous but we all know that while others (mostly men) may think we are naturally smart, beautiful, funny, talented, and... Read the Rest »

Thank you Thursday

Life isn’t always easy but the saying, “there is always someone worse off than you” is true. I complain about how my life isn’t exactly the way I want but the truth is I have a house, a car, good friends, healthy kids, and really that’s what counts. What’s important is what we make of... Read the Rest »

Dieting

Let’s face it ladies, the majority of us start of the new year saying we will diet and exercise and get that “perfect” body this year. Then we fall off the wagon after a few months. I’ve done it year after year but pledge this year to stick to it. Like you haven’t heard that... Read the Rest »

Happy New Year

I wrote a post a few days ago about 2012 not being one of my best years and what I have learned. Today is that proverbial fresh start I mentioned. It’s January 1st, 2013! Whoo-hoo! I am not using hyperbole just for fun. I really am excited to start off a new year the right... Read the Rest »

Looking Forward to 2013

Today is the 27th of December which leaves us only leaves us 5 days until the start of the new year. YIPEE!! I love the fresh start of a new year and the proverbial clean slate that comes along with it. Setting new goals and having new hopes and dreams. The hard part is when you encounter your first... Read the Rest »

On the twelfth day of Christmas

…my true love gave to me. Twelve dozen cupcakes.         Eleven unicorns.           Ten smiley faces.         Nine football players.     Eight dozen donuts.         Seven sparkly sweaters.   A six pack of abs.   A $5 dollar giftcard.   A four pack of... Read the Rest »