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February 14, 2014
Review: Jill Shalvis "Her sexiest mistake"
Publisher: Grand CentralISBN: 978-1455529636
My rating: 4/5
Mia Appleby finally has the life she always wanted. She’s escaped her trailer trash childhood and built a nice life for herself with a marketing job and a cute, little condo. But no matter how much baggage she’s ditched from her past, she still hasn’t managed to shake her greatest weakness-men. So when her new neighbor turns out to be single and oh-so-sexy, Mia’s worried she’s playing with fire…
Kevin McKnight can’t get enough of his g...
February 13, 2014
Astraea Press Valentine’s Day Short Story Anthology
Astraea Press Valentine’s Day Short Story AnthologyA challenge was made: write a short story of around 5,000 words that incorporates love and diamonds. Using their varied talents and creativity, fifteen Astraea Press authors were up for the task.
These are their stories…Sherry Gloag “Queen of Diamonds”Will Sybil's future be determined by diamonds?Sherry Gloag writes to The Heart of Romance http://sherrygloagtheheartofromance.blogspot.co.uk/Patricia Kiyono “Operation Rhombus”Can a forget...
February 12, 2014
May I introduce: Kelly Martin "The Afterlife of Lizzie Monroe"
The Afterlife of Lizzie MonroeBy Kelly Martin
I have no idea how she does it, but she's like the Energizer Bunny - tirelessly promoting Astraea Press, bestselling author - not to mention family and work.
It's an absolute pleasure to have Kelly as a guest today.
1 – What gave you the idea to the story?
I watched an episode of the Vampire Diaries from the first season. It was when Damon and Stefan were in the basement of the church because that's...
I have no idea how she does it, but she's like the Energizer Bunny - tirelessly promoting Astraea Press, bestselling author - not to mention family and work.
It's an absolute pleasure to have Kelly as a guest today.
1 – What gave you the idea to the story?
I watched an episode of the Vampire Diaries from the first season. It was when Damon and Stefan were in the basement of the church because that's...
February 10, 2014
Tuesday Tales - HEART
.•*¨*•♫ It's time for Tuesday Tales •*¨*•♫♪
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Welcome back to TT. I'm still writing the baseball player story .... and this week's Tuesday Tales prompt is HEART.
Enjoy - and feel free to leave a comment. And don't forget to click the link below to go back to the main Tuesday Tale site for more stories by very talented authors.
“So what changed your mind?” he asked.
Tyra came closer and took the two cups and placed them on the table. “Ch...
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Welcome back to TT. I'm still writing the baseball player story .... and this week's Tuesday Tales prompt is HEART.
Enjoy - and feel free to leave a comment. And don't forget to click the link below to go back to the main Tuesday Tale site for more stories by very talented authors.
“So what changed your mind?” he asked.
Tyra came closer and took the two cups and placed them on the table. “Ch...
February 8, 2014
Snippet Sunday - My WIP "Auf Wiederseh'n" 9/2/14
Welcome to Snippet Sunday ! The story so far is, Sadie, born and raised in Australia, found her grandma's diary after her mother's passing. Intrigued by the diary and her mother's German background, she's on her way to Germany to meet her family over there.
The nice flight attendant gets me something to drink and a snack as I try to get the hang of reading the old German again. As I grab the water I glance past the lady next to me and see the guy acro...
Snippet Sunday - My WIP "Auf Wiederseh'n"
Welcome to Snippet Sunday ! The story so far is, Sadie, born and raised in Australia, found her grandma's diary after her mother's passing. Intrigued by the diary and her mother's German background, she's on her way to Germany to meet her family over there.
The nice flight attendant gets me something to drink and a snack as I try to get the hang of reading the old German again. As I grab the water I glance past the lady next to me and see the guy acro...
February 5, 2014
May I introduce: Claire Fullerton "A Portal in Time"
A Portal in TimeBy Claire Fullerton
I'm very pleased to have Claire on my blog today. Her current novel is set in the wonderful town of Carmel in California - a must-see-place in the US according to my best friend.1 – What draws you to Carmel? Carmel sits like a Cotswold village on the hauntingly beautiful, Monterey Peninsula in northern California. Although it is known for its unique facets of architecture throughout the town as well as in the residential are...
I'm very pleased to have Claire on my blog today. Her current novel is set in the wonderful town of Carmel in California - a must-see-place in the US according to my best friend.1 – What draws you to Carmel? Carmel sits like a Cotswold village on the hauntingly beautiful, Monterey Peninsula in northern California. Although it is known for its unique facets of architecture throughout the town as well as in the residential are...
February 3, 2014
Tuesday Tales - FIELD
.•*¨*•♫ It's time for Tuesday Tales •*¨*•♫♪
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Welcome back to TT. I'm still writing the baseball player story .... and this week's Tuesday Tales prompt is FIELD.
Enjoy - and feel free to leave a comment. And don't forget to click the link below to go back to the main Tuesday Tale site for more stories by very talented authors.
Oliver checked his messages and a grin tugged at the corner of his mouth. She just couldn’t resist him.
He tur...
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Welcome back to TT. I'm still writing the baseball player story .... and this week's Tuesday Tales prompt is FIELD.
Enjoy - and feel free to leave a comment. And don't forget to click the link below to go back to the main Tuesday Tale site for more stories by very talented authors.
Oliver checked his messages and a grin tugged at the corner of his mouth. She just couldn’t resist him.
He tur...
February 1, 2014
Snippet Sunday - "Auf Wiederseh'n" ( #SnipSun )
Welcome to Snippet Sunday ! The story so far is, Sadie, born and raised in Australia, found her grandma's diary after her mother's passing. Intrigued by the diary and her mother's German background, she's on her way to Germany to meet her family over there.
Chapter One ... cont'd
In all fairness, flying isn’t all what it’s cracked up to be. We’re not even half way and my bum’s sore, my head aches and I’m bored out of my brains. Even the latest bl...
January 31, 2014
Review: Rachel Gibson "Simply Irresistible"
Publisher: HarperCollins PublishersISBN: 9780380790074
My rating: 3/5
Georgeanne Howard, charm school graduate and Southern belle extraordinaire, leaves her fiancé at the altar when she realizes she just can't marry a man old enough to be her grandfather, no matter how rich he is. John Kowalsky unknowingly helps her escape, and only when it's too late does he realize that he's absconded with his boss's bride. At the height of his hockey career, this bad boy isn't looking to be anybody's s...
