Vicki Batman's Blog, page 94
March 29, 2013
My first book signing at Dreamin' in Dallas
It's been a long time coming for me and I'm happy beyond words to be able to sit with my fellow authors (and the PP girls) to sign my books.
Please feel free to join me at:
Dreamin' in Dallas
(see me on the left column???)
Hugs, VB, sassy writer gal
Please feel free to join me at:
Dreamin' in Dallas(see me on the left column???)
Hugs, VB, sassy writer gal
March 26, 2013
Blog: Vicki Batman asks Ever had a Wacky Romantic Getaway? Launching San Diego or Bust!
Ever had a Wacky Romantic Getaway?
Launching: San Diego or Bust!!!
Blurb: When a young woman plans a romantic getaway with her boyfriend, disaster strikes, and she finds her Mr. Right could be a different guy.
My boyfriend is a dirt wad. I just decided. With a humpf, I dragged my pink tote up the narrow aisle to the plane's exit, accidentally banging it into the seats along the way. The relieving notion of being back home in Sommerville caused the tension in my chest to fade a smidgen. A quick peek to the exit told me where Davis, my boyfriend, stood waiting for the okay from the ground crew to head out. His glance my way didn't look at all pleasant. Similar to one wrapped in disappointment with a downward tilt of his mouth. I didn't care much. I just decided. The words creep, jerk, moron, and “why in the hell am I still dating him??” jumbled my thoughts around. My heart pounded as anxiety ratcheted inside me again. Maybe I shouldn’t. Maybe I should not put up with him anymore. The deepest part of me knew I shouldn’t be with Davis Griffith Swansea, III any longer. I was just in denial. Over the past year, I’d had brief, momentary twinges of dumping him; then, he’d go and do something incredibly romantic like bring me Godiva chocolates—“I know how you love these.” Or buy me a new book by my favorite author—“I happened to see this today.” Or whisk me off to an intimate dinner à deux at the latest and greatest bistro--"I know you'll like this place." My head had gone stupid.
And in honor of this day,
I have Giveaways!!!
An ebook of San Diego or Bust& Michael Buble's new CD & a $10 Amazon card
In the comments, say where you want to go for a romantic getaway and leave your email address for the drawing.
San Diego or Bust is available at: http://museituppublishing.com/booksto...
Thanks for partying with me!
Launching: San Diego or Bust!!!
Blurb: When a young woman plans a romantic getaway with her boyfriend, disaster strikes, and she finds her Mr. Right could be a different guy.
My boyfriend is a dirt wad. I just decided. With a humpf, I dragged my pink tote up the narrow aisle to the plane's exit, accidentally banging it into the seats along the way. The relieving notion of being back home in Sommerville caused the tension in my chest to fade a smidgen. A quick peek to the exit told me where Davis, my boyfriend, stood waiting for the okay from the ground crew to head out. His glance my way didn't look at all pleasant. Similar to one wrapped in disappointment with a downward tilt of his mouth. I didn't care much. I just decided. The words creep, jerk, moron, and “why in the hell am I still dating him??” jumbled my thoughts around. My heart pounded as anxiety ratcheted inside me again. Maybe I shouldn’t. Maybe I should not put up with him anymore. The deepest part of me knew I shouldn’t be with Davis Griffith Swansea, III any longer. I was just in denial. Over the past year, I’d had brief, momentary twinges of dumping him; then, he’d go and do something incredibly romantic like bring me Godiva chocolates—“I know how you love these.” Or buy me a new book by my favorite author—“I happened to see this today.” Or whisk me off to an intimate dinner à deux at the latest and greatest bistro--"I know you'll like this place." My head had gone stupid.
And in honor of this day,I have Giveaways!!!
An ebook of San Diego or Bust& Michael Buble's new CD & a $10 Amazon card
In the comments, say where you want to go for a romantic getaway and leave your email address for the drawing.
San Diego or Bust is available at: http://museituppublishing.com/booksto...
Thanks for partying with me!
March 15, 2013
Vicki Batman & Just Because We Can...
Just Because We Can…
Recently, the Plotting Princesses issued our first newsletter. (In case you want to sign up, put your email in the comment section below this post or sign up on our site: http://plottingprincesses.blogspot.com/ .)
Lots of you were very kind and enthusiastic with your yes! when we asked for subscribers. So totally unbeknownst to you, Vicki decided to do a drawing from the email list.
And our winner is... SHARON BUCHBINDER!!!!
Sharon is a longtime friend of the PP and we are thrilled she won.
So stay tuned to the PP, join our mailing list and maybe--Vicki has that twinkle in her eye--we'll do something when our June newsletter is issued.
Again congratulations, Sharon!
Recently, the Plotting Princesses issued our first newsletter. (In case you want to sign up, put your email in the comment section below this post or sign up on our site: http://plottingprincesses.blogspot.com/ .)
Lots of you were very kind and enthusiastic with your yes! when we asked for subscribers. So totally unbeknownst to you, Vicki decided to do a drawing from the email list.
And our winner is... SHARON BUCHBINDER!!!!
Sharon is a longtime friend of the PP and we are thrilled she won.
So stay tuned to the PP, join our mailing list and maybe--Vicki has that twinkle in her eye--we'll do something when our June newsletter is issued.
Again congratulations, Sharon!
March 13, 2013
Vicki Batman on Love Letters
Love Letters
Two days after Valentine's Day, I received a hand-written letter from Handsome. It is quite...beautiful.
After I finished re-reading it, I began to think about when was the last time I'd written a love letter or even a letter.
Nothing.
When my elderly neighbor moved to the East Coast to be near her family, I wrote letters quite frequently for I knew how much she'd cherished the ones her family had written. She read them over and over and shared bits of information with her close neighbors. I felt like I knew them like my own family. Picture here.
When I wrote her, I included articles from the local newspaper, especially if they pertained to people or places she was familiar with. Photographs were a must.
Other than my friend, I haven't written anyone a letter. I've sent birthday, Christmas, and congratulatory cards. But not a handwritten note.
I have to admit, I haven't written anything like this to Handsome. Not a missive that really conveys my feelings. It seems...embarrassing.
That should change. That will change. I'll write something he will--hopefully--cherish as much as I cherish his.
Have you received a love letter from your beloved or someone else near and dear? Have you sent a love letter lately?
Vicki Batman is staring at her bottle of diet Coke, contemplating another, and working on a fun holiday story. Find her at: http://vickibatman.blogspot.com or at: http://plottingprincesses.blogspot.com Her new story, San Diego or Bust will be released the end of March 2013.
Two days after Valentine's Day, I received a hand-written letter from Handsome. It is quite...beautiful.
After I finished re-reading it, I began to think about when was the last time I'd written a love letter or even a letter.
Nothing.
When my elderly neighbor moved to the East Coast to be near her family, I wrote letters quite frequently for I knew how much she'd cherished the ones her family had written. She read them over and over and shared bits of information with her close neighbors. I felt like I knew them like my own family. Picture here.
When I wrote her, I included articles from the local newspaper, especially if they pertained to people or places she was familiar with. Photographs were a must.
Other than my friend, I haven't written anyone a letter. I've sent birthday, Christmas, and congratulatory cards. But not a handwritten note.
I have to admit, I haven't written anything like this to Handsome. Not a missive that really conveys my feelings. It seems...embarrassing.
That should change. That will change. I'll write something he will--hopefully--cherish as much as I cherish his.
Have you received a love letter from your beloved or someone else near and dear? Have you sent a love letter lately?
Vicki Batman is staring at her bottle of diet Coke, contemplating another, and working on a fun holiday story. Find her at: http://vickibatman.blogspot.com or at: http://plottingprincesses.blogspot.com Her new story, San Diego or Bust will be released the end of March 2013.
Vicki Batman-It's a Something for Nothing: STORE WARS
It's Free: Store Wars!
Today, MuseItUp Publishing is offering my fun and sexy contemporary romance, Store Wars, for free.
Blurb: Janie's heart's desire is to open her own store, but that could be thwarted when her old love is back in town, running the competition's business.
Excerpt: "Store Wars"
"This stuff is crap." I ran a finger along the edge of a faux-finished table parked inside the store's entryway, flicking more than a hint of dust from my fingertip. My best girlfriend, Tracy, and I were scoping out the competition in the Sommerville Historic District, one of which was Tejas Souvenirs owned by an old flame's mom. So far, no business we'd visited had measured up. The other stores all looked...tacky touristy. I walked through to the next section, thoroughly disgusted with what lay before me. This store needed major first aid. No quality merchandise anywhere. The overpowering scents of vanilla and cinnamon from the cheap candles loaded on another table top caused me to have a major sneezing fit. Tracy passed a tissue. "Janie, need this?" "T'anks." I stuffed the used wad in my pant’s front pocket, praying the urge to let loose again would bypass. "Why in the world is a huge candle display by the front door, assaulting a customer when he-slash-she walks in? I can't be the only one who's allergic. And look..." I pointed to the section at the top of four steps, "room diffusers up there. Another brand of candles over there. And yes, people, let's combine those with scented bath products. A whole lotta stinky people and stinky homes are out there in the big wide world." Tracy scribbled notes as I surreptitiously took pictures of the store's contents. "Undoubtedly," she said in a hushed tone. "So what else turns you off?" In one corner, imitation leather purses embellished with rhinestone crowns had been stacked on a glass and chrome shelving unit. Cheap, gemstone bracelets decorated a nearby display stand. I pointed to a shirt rack and said in a soft voice, "I'd never wear these clothes." With a frown, Tracy cupped her mouth. "Me, neither. They're aimed for the nighttime crowd—if you catch my drift." "I do. Yuck." Taking in the whole enchilada, I stopped when I spied the jean-clad backside of a male employee sweeping the floor. God, I hope he hadn't heard us. I steered Tracy aside and whispered, "We'll have no problems with Twinkle Toes succeeding in the Depot District. Even better than the mall." "I agree. Let's split up, take mental notes, and meet out front in fifteen minutes." I peeled off to the left, and she went to the right. The man cleaning glanced over his shoulder and straightened. "May I help you?" Instantly, my body froze like an icicle. It couldn't be— Could it? Fletcher? As in my once upon a time boyfriend, Fletcher Babcock? When had he abandoned the bright lights of Big D and return to Sommerville?
Get your copy at: http://museituppublishing.com
I hope you like this fun adventure with Fletcher and Janie. Let me know what you think!
Vicki!
Today, MuseItUp Publishing is offering my fun and sexy contemporary romance, Store Wars, for free.
Blurb: Janie's heart's desire is to open her own store, but that could be thwarted when her old love is back in town, running the competition's business.
Excerpt: "Store Wars"
"This stuff is crap." I ran a finger along the edge of a faux-finished table parked inside the store's entryway, flicking more than a hint of dust from my fingertip. My best girlfriend, Tracy, and I were scoping out the competition in the Sommerville Historic District, one of which was Tejas Souvenirs owned by an old flame's mom. So far, no business we'd visited had measured up. The other stores all looked...tacky touristy. I walked through to the next section, thoroughly disgusted with what lay before me. This store needed major first aid. No quality merchandise anywhere. The overpowering scents of vanilla and cinnamon from the cheap candles loaded on another table top caused me to have a major sneezing fit. Tracy passed a tissue. "Janie, need this?" "T'anks." I stuffed the used wad in my pant’s front pocket, praying the urge to let loose again would bypass. "Why in the world is a huge candle display by the front door, assaulting a customer when he-slash-she walks in? I can't be the only one who's allergic. And look..." I pointed to the section at the top of four steps, "room diffusers up there. Another brand of candles over there. And yes, people, let's combine those with scented bath products. A whole lotta stinky people and stinky homes are out there in the big wide world." Tracy scribbled notes as I surreptitiously took pictures of the store's contents. "Undoubtedly," she said in a hushed tone. "So what else turns you off?" In one corner, imitation leather purses embellished with rhinestone crowns had been stacked on a glass and chrome shelving unit. Cheap, gemstone bracelets decorated a nearby display stand. I pointed to a shirt rack and said in a soft voice, "I'd never wear these clothes." With a frown, Tracy cupped her mouth. "Me, neither. They're aimed for the nighttime crowd—if you catch my drift." "I do. Yuck." Taking in the whole enchilada, I stopped when I spied the jean-clad backside of a male employee sweeping the floor. God, I hope he hadn't heard us. I steered Tracy aside and whispered, "We'll have no problems with Twinkle Toes succeeding in the Depot District. Even better than the mall." "I agree. Let's split up, take mental notes, and meet out front in fifteen minutes." I peeled off to the left, and she went to the right. The man cleaning glanced over his shoulder and straightened. "May I help you?" Instantly, my body froze like an icicle. It couldn't be— Could it? Fletcher? As in my once upon a time boyfriend, Fletcher Babcock? When had he abandoned the bright lights of Big D and return to Sommerville?
Get your copy at: http://museituppublishing.com
I hope you like this fun adventure with Fletcher and Janie. Let me know what you think!
Vicki!
February 20, 2013
PP Vicki Batman on Cuddle Up!
Cuddle up
With weather changing and the arrival of spring, I began thinking of where and how I like to read.
-On a couch, fire burning, a lap robe. A hot drink on the coffee table, a bowl of popcorn and my kitty warming my feet.
-Teeth-chattering cold. In bed, lots of blankets, down comforter, pillows piled behind my head. My cat under the covers and curled by my side.
-A lounge chair by a body of water. Grass underneath my feet. Cold bottle of diet Coke, soft breeze to stir the heat away.
-A comfy chair in a hotel lobby, tucked in a corner. I can read pretty much anywhere, any time. I love to read and usually have a book within reach. One in the car, one by my bed, one downstairs, and sometimes, one in my handbag (although my Kindle is probably going to replace that).
I've seen people reading their phones, their computers, e-readers, and yes! even from real books. Reading consumes us, taking us to new places and introducing us to new people, new ideas, new themes.
What's your story? Where's your favorite place to curl up?
Vicki Batman likes nothing better than a diet Coke, a good book, and a bag of Cheetoes to spend a day. Find her at: http://plottingprincesses.blogspot.com Or at: http://vickibatman.blogspot.com . Find her books at: Amazon ; Smashwords ; BarnesandNoble
With weather changing and the arrival of spring, I began thinking of where and how I like to read.
-On a couch, fire burning, a lap robe. A hot drink on the coffee table, a bowl of popcorn and my kitty warming my feet.
-Teeth-chattering cold. In bed, lots of blankets, down comforter, pillows piled behind my head. My cat under the covers and curled by my side.
-A lounge chair by a body of water. Grass underneath my feet. Cold bottle of diet Coke, soft breeze to stir the heat away.
-A comfy chair in a hotel lobby, tucked in a corner. I can read pretty much anywhere, any time. I love to read and usually have a book within reach. One in the car, one by my bed, one downstairs, and sometimes, one in my handbag (although my Kindle is probably going to replace that).
I've seen people reading their phones, their computers, e-readers, and yes! even from real books. Reading consumes us, taking us to new places and introducing us to new people, new ideas, new themes.
What's your story? Where's your favorite place to curl up?
Vicki Batman likes nothing better than a diet Coke, a good book, and a bag of Cheetoes to spend a day. Find her at: http://plottingprincesses.blogspot.com Or at: http://vickibatman.blogspot.com . Find her books at: Amazon ; Smashwords ; BarnesandNoble
February 7, 2013
Feb 8-11 Heartbreaker Blog Hop: Vicki Batman on Got Scales??
Welcome to the Heroes and Heartbreakers Blog Hop, Feb 8-11. To be eligible for the cool prize from me--an e-book of Little Birdie Who...and Other Stories--and a $10.00 Amazon.com gift card, you have to leave your email address in the comment section. Thank you so much!!!
AND
The Heartbreaker Hop has THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 200 times!
1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet2nd Grand Prize: A $100 Amazon or B&N Gift Card3rd Grand Prize: A Swag Pack that contains paperbacks, ebooks, 50+ bookmarks, cover flats, magnets, pens, coffee cozies, and more!
Got Scales? What Makes a Heartbreaker
From the twinkle in their eyes, to the quirky smile shaping their lips, to the health and energy exuding from their body, down to the shoes and the way they stand. The stubble on the face. The business suit. The worn-out t-shirt and jeans.
Whatever it is zings! to our heart.
Heartbreakers.
Something God-given in us recognizes the gleam. Our insides go fluttery and squeezy and scared. We want to know it. We want to get closer to it. We even want to share it intimately, though we're a little bit wary something will break our trust, determining they aren't really who we thought they would be.
There's a line in the movie Bridget Jones's Diary where a "Smug Married" at a dinner party asks why is it so difficult to get a man? Bridget replies, "Doesn't help we have scales underneath our clothes."
Everyone laughed, but it is the truth. Everyone has scales underneath their clothes. Real - lol - or internal. Some good and some bad. But the only way to find out is to dive in and possibly, risk our heart getting broken. VBG.
Here's blurbs from Little Birdie Who...and Other Stories, my latest funny& romantic collection:
"This is NOT Working": One of those days at a new job when nothing is going right until the new boss steps in.
"Check Her Out": Gum: it’s a sticky situation, especially between the store manager and Auntie Caren when her nephew has to pay for the package he stole.
"Little Birdie Who… ": A new town, a new friend, a new beginning. Who would have thought a little bird could bring two people together?
Find Little Birdie Who...and Other Stories at:
Amazon.com Smashwords.com Barnes&Noble
Linky to the Hop! http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=168769
February 3, 2013
Coffeetime Interviews Me!
The awesome Gail at Coffeetime interviewed me about writing and Little Birdie Who...and Other Stories. It's cute and fun!
Click the link:
Coffeetime interviewJanuary 30, 2013
Vicki Batman Launches Little Birdie Who...and Other Stories today! Come have some fun.
Happy Launch Day!
Raise your favorite beverage and party on with me.
Announcing.... Little Birdie Who...and Other Stories!!
From sassy writer Vicki Batman comes three romantic tales with a dash of humor: Little Birdie Who… and Other Stories
"This is NOT Working": One of those days at a new job when nothing is going right until the new boss steps in.
"Check Her Out": Gum: it’s a sticky situation, especially between the store manager and Auntie Caren when her nephew has to pay for the package he stole.
"Little Birdie Who… ": A new town, a new friend, a new beginning. Who would have thought a little bird could bring two people together?
AND for those of you who read this far, leave your email address in the comment section to be included in a drawing for a copy and a $25.00 Amazon gift card!
Find Little Birdie at:Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Little-Birdie-W... Smashwords: http://smashwords.com/b/273091
Award-winning and sassy writer gal, Vicki Batman, loves to hang out at her desk with a diet Coke and write a masterpiece. She just sold #23 to MuseItUp Publishing. Yipee!
Raise your favorite beverage and party on with me.
Announcing.... Little Birdie Who...and Other Stories!!
From sassy writer Vicki Batman comes three romantic tales with a dash of humor: Little Birdie Who… and Other Stories
"This is NOT Working": One of those days at a new job when nothing is going right until the new boss steps in.
"Check Her Out": Gum: it’s a sticky situation, especially between the store manager and Auntie Caren when her nephew has to pay for the package he stole.
"Little Birdie Who… ": A new town, a new friend, a new beginning. Who would have thought a little bird could bring two people together?
AND for those of you who read this far, leave your email address in the comment section to be included in a drawing for a copy and a $25.00 Amazon gift card!
Find Little Birdie at:Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Little-Birdie-W... Smashwords: http://smashwords.com/b/273091
Award-winning and sassy writer gal, Vicki Batman, loves to hang out at her desk with a diet Coke and write a masterpiece. She just sold #23 to MuseItUp Publishing. Yipee!
January 19, 2013
A Special Award goes to "Twinkle Lights" by Vicki Batman
I am so excited to announce my holiday short story, "Twinkle Lights," took second place in the Preditors & Editors/Critters Workshop Romantic Short Story contest.
Thank you to everyone who supported me and my story.
Vicki (still squeeing!)
