Eden Baylee's Blog, page 58

Music Monday moves with @JTimberlake

Spring has sprung. Yesterday was a gorgeous, sunny day. I walked out of my hot yoga class without a coat for the first time this year!

I’m continuing with songs that make me move. In my Hot Body Tone yoga class, we start each workout with this song.

Four and a half minutes of squats. Lots of squats. With weights.

I like Justin Timberlake, and this song has grown on me since I’ve heard it twice every week for almost three months now.

Here’s “Not a Bad Thing” to start off your week. Have a grea...

Eden’s Exchange talks to author Claude Bouchard (@ceebee308)

It’s always nice to meet an author from my hometown of Montreal.Though the world of independent authors is not huge, Claude is one of the larger-than-life figures within it. He’s also one of the most gracious authors I know, andI’m happy to feature him on my blog.

Likemost Canadians, he has a great sense of humor, so you don’t want to miss his interview!

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Welcome Claude. You have so many books that I have to pepper your interview with them! Aside from being prolific, how else would yo...

Music Monday moves with @NinaSimoneMusic

We just got hit with another snowfall, and this song makes me wish for that elusive sun.

Despite the cold, I’m keeping hot and in shape by attending yoga classes. Hope you’re staying warm too!

Have a great week and feel free to move along to Nina Simone’s remixed version of “Here Comes the Sun.”

~eden

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Music Monday moves with @SeanKingston

In my Hot Body Tone class — (HOT as in near 100 degrees Fahrenheit), the instructor uses this song to get us moving and sweating.

I would’ve never heard this Sean Kingston tune otherwise. Now I can’t get it out of my mind and I love it!

Enjoy “Fire Burning” and have a fun-filled, active week,

~eden

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Music Monday moves with The Black Eyed Peas (@bep)

In my Hot Body Tone class, the instructor uses this song, amongst many others, for our one-hour workout. The fitness-inspired routine is intense and this is a great song to work out to.

Enjoy “I Gotta Feeling” and have a superb final week of March.

Stay active!

~eden

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Eden’s Exchange talks to author @MariaHaskins

I don’t recall the exact moment I connected with poet and author, Maria Haskins. All I know is she has been extremely supportive of my work, and when I dug a bit deeper, I was not surprised to learn how talented she is.

For the past couple of months, we have both read for The Word Count Podcast, and it’s made me appreciate Maria’s stories and writing style.

I’m very happy to offer Maria a forum to share of herself and her books on Eden’s Exchange.

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Welcome Maria! Let’s start with a per...

Nominate author @LarryEnright’s THE JENNIFER PROJECT

Larry Enright is an author I’ve interviewed, read, and been friends with since I started writing. He has supported me and his fellow indie authors in so many ways, sometimes quietly, sometimes with his musical talents.

You may recall this performance he put on a few years ago. It was for a benefit I organized to help an author’s son with cancer. Larry hopped on board, no questions asked.

He’s always been there for me, and because of this, I’d like to do what I can to support him in his lates...

Music Monday moves with @Maroon5

March soldiers on, featuring songs that make me move.

From a few years ago, this hit by Maroon 5 cuts its video with Mick Jagger footage and funky dance moves. It also features the terrific Christina Aguilera.

“Moves Like Jagger” is a great addition to any workout routine.

Hope you enjoy and have a super, energetic week!

~eden

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Eden’s Exchange talks to author Scott Bury (@ScottTheWriter)

I’ve crossed paths with Canadian author, Scott Bury in the past, but we didn’t connect until last year while working on the Lei Crime Series for Kindle Worlds.

I read his novella,Torn Rootsand finally got a taste of his writing—excellent! Like me, Scott writes in multiple genres and he has numerous writing projects on the go.

Read more about this multi-talented writer and what he has to offer.

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So great to finally have you here, Scott. Are you a full-time writer or do you have a day jo...

THE RUNNER ~ A story for @RBwood’s #WordCountPodcast

You can also hear me read this story on: Episode #55 of R.B. Wood’s “The Word Count” podcast.

The prompt asked that we write a story based on three words:

Dog | Wheelchair | Addiction

This was a tough one for me because the three words seemed unrelated. The idea finally came to me when talking with a friend who is an avid runner.

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The man breathed heavily when he came to a halt. He removed his gloves and wiped the sweat from his face, plucked the water bottle from his backpack and drank...