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One Year Ago Today…

So, what's so special about today?

[image error] It marks one year since the release of my first novel, CassaStar.

So, for all of you who have been such awesome supporters, and the new friends I've acquired since then, I wanted to share a little bit about that day and the changes since then.

If I tried to thank all of those who helped me that day, this would be a really long post. (And I'd probably leave out someone.) But almost a hundred blogs posted about my release. (I hope the Catch Fire! blog party is ev...

Reflections, Explanations, and Congratulations

[image error] Once again, a huge thanks to everyone who participated in the Pay it Forward blogfest!

There were so many comments and emails of thanks. Many of you found new blogger buddies, which was cool. The list is still posted (less those who didn't participate and ad sites) so feel free to keep exploring. Like the Insecure Writer's Support Group, many of you connected.

Special thanks to those who visited Edi and Eve and blew their minds! I appreciate that.

And a huge thanks to my co-host Matthew! The Pa...

Pay It Forward!

Matthew at the QQQE and I are proud to present the Pay it Forward blogfest!

I have thank everyone who commented on the book trailer for CassaFire! I am just blown awayby what my publisher created.

Now to the blogfest! The purpose is to introduce others to three bloggers you find awesome. Then attack the Linky List and explore! Find some cool new friends. Take the whole weekend to discover some great bloggers.

Narrowing it down to three was next to impossible. With close to a thousand followers n...

We Interupt This Post for an Awesome Book Trailer!!!

Yes, I scrapped today's post when I got the email from my publisher Tuesday evening - the book trailer for  CassaFire is live!!

They are a small publisher with a limited budget, so that I have a trailer at all is just incredible. Now I have two!

And not only do you hear Byron speak, but you get to see him! And Athee. And some of the key scenes from the book. All in High Definition as well!

All right, I'll just shut up and let you watch...



And if you can't see it on my blog, watch it on YouTube H...

The Big Announcement!

Thanks again to everyone who participated in the Insecure Writer's Support Group and visited others this week. The list is so big, I can't do it all by myself anymore and I appreciate your efforts to make everyone feel welcome. And thanks for your encouraging words concerning my post. Now I feel guilty for feeling guilty.

On to the big news!

I received word that CassaFire's book trailer is almost done! As soon as my publisher releases it, I'll post it here.

Second, my publisher has started sendi...

Insecure Writer's Support Group

It's time for another group posting of the Insecure Writer's Support Group! Time to release our fears to the world – or offer encouragement to those who are feeling neurotic.

I'm really counting on you guys today. I cannot possibly visit everyone on the list. Not anymore. So, I need you guys to step up. Visit some new blogs. Make some new friends. Connect with others. I don't want anyone on this list to feel left out…

My post today may really surprise you.

Sometimes I read about the struggles o...

What an Awesome Week!

This promises to be an awesome week! Two blogger buddies have books coming out this week. I finally came up with an entry for Rachael Harrie's Campaign challenge. Wednesday is the next post for the Insecure Writer's Support Group. And, I have big news about my book that will just have to wait until Friday!!

Ciara Knight has a new book this week, Love's Long Shadow. Congratulations, Ciara! She's a very gracious, generous, and beautiful person, so visit her site and say way to go, Ciara.

Fellow s...

Paying it Forward!

Cool stuff and big announcement today!

Don't forget the next posting of Insecure Writer's Support Group is Wednesday October 5. If you haven't signed up to participate in this awesome monthly event, click on the tab below my blog header for details.

The very beautiful and talented Elizabeth Mueller is hosting a blogfest to celebrate the release of her first novel! "I'd love to christen Darkspell by brewing up an online "If I had all the magic in the world, I'd ..." spookfesta. On Halloween...

October Movie Preview!

It's that time again!
Don't forget, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil comes out this Friday, although those with Direct TV's HDNet can see it tonight, Wednesday! (Rusty, don't forget to set the DVR…)

Rather sparse for October, so threw in some DVD releases. As always, descriptions courtesy of the IMDB. Snarky comments by me.

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DVD Release – Fast Five
One of the best movies this year!


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Real Steel
Director: Shawn Levy
Stars: Hugh Jackman, Evangeline Lilly
The Plot: A future-set story where robot boxing is ...

Movie News and Reviews

DL Hammons at Cruising Altitude has a challenge today – six short excerpts/flash pieces based on a prompt from six different writers. Can you guess which writer wrote which piece based on their 'voice?' Let's just say I already know one of the writers…

Elizabeth Mueller asked if I was some kind of Hollywood Ninja spy since I know so much about films. While I do harbor a lot of movie knowledge and see a ton of movies, there are a couple key sites I hit.

For information, release dates, and review...