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Random Thoughts' Monday: Endurance!

Dictionary.com defines "Endurance" as such:

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Six Sentence Sunday - Walking The Edge: Snippet #15

Hey beautiful people!

It's another bright, sunny Sunday here in Mauritius. Spring is definitely here, finally! Yes, time is running way fast - I have no clue where this past week went, and wham! - it's time for exciting SSS excerpts again.

Without further ado (and me waxing lyrical because I think the sun is getting to  what's left of my brain!), let's head to Marseille and that scene on the darkened doorstep of police commissaire Gerard's house. We're still in the early chapters of Walking...

Progress Friday

Hey peeps

I know - this slot has been awol for the past 2 weeks. Reason? Let me stop being a total chicken and tell you the whole truth: I hadn't written a word in the past 2 weeks, and since I had no progress to show when I was supposed to be on deadline, I was ashamed of myself.

There you have it. Yes - I've heard it all (cut yourself some slack, take a breather, writers run into a funk sometimes), but none of that really helps when you're contemplating the fact that you are accountable for w...

Virtual Book Tour stop for Rebecca Royce's "Love Beyond Time" today!

Hey peeps

I'm the blog stop today for my good friend and fellow writing/critique partner, Rebecca Royce, during her tour for the release of her paranormal romance Love Beyond Time that kickstarts her 9-book series, The Outsiders.

I've known Rebecca for a few years now and she's an absolute darling with a heart of gold, one of the nicest ladies I have ever met. Her writing is none less fabulous, and I remember when I first read this story during a critique bout - I couldn't believe this book was...

Six Sentence Sunday - Walking The Edge: Snippet #14

Hey beautiful people!

It's Sunday once again, and time for Six Sentence Sunday. I cannot wait for that time to come every week, to meet and greet all the amazing folks who visit and leave me comments. Thanks soooo much for your feedback - you all are the highlight of my week!

It's a calm, quiet, and cloudy Sunday here in Mauritius. The sun is peeking from time to time, and temps are comfortable - just perfect to curl up with some good written excerpts and socialize with all the wonderful SSS au...

Link Thursday: The 12 Relationship Red Flags

Hey peeps

This is something we should all take note of - these always help in life, and as writers of romance, we need this insight to present that Mr. Maybe as Mr. Wrong right away in the reader's mind (of course, we need to torture the heroine a bit first. What's the joy of writing otherwise? *grin*)

The article is from Cosmopolitan Australia, and if you click the link , you'll see the original slideshow with all its quirky images.

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The 12 relationship red flags It's easy to be...

Tidbit Tuesday: Blog Tour for Black As Snow by Nick Nolan

As you probably know by now, I've been approached by a publicist from Little Bird Publicity Agency regarding some of the books in her roster, about whether or not I would agree to reviewing said books. Black As Snow by Nick Nolan is one of these, and today I feature my review for the story.

DISCLAIMER: In now way was I influenced, asked, or requested, to provide a favourable opinion of the book. Any and all views expressed are mine and mine alone.

So here's a little more about the story:

Random Thoughts' Monday: Indulgence...!

I wanted to treat myself this weekend. The regular 'fix' would've been retail therapy, preferably at Aldo, but my husband kinda took the wind out of my sails for this one because he just gifted me with an Aldo handbag. I could've gone for shoes... except that even I have to acknowledge that I have more shoes than I need (yes, yes - a girl can never have enough shoes, but...) and I wanted a different kind of 'high'.

That's when I fell back on another product on my wishlist - that's right, you'r...

Six Sentence Sunday - Walking The Edge: Snippet #13

Hey peeps

It's a gorgeous Sunday here in Mauritius - brilliant & clear blue skies, warm sun, temps up in the seventies. We're officially going into spring, finally!

So, since it's pretty much spring here, I thought I'd start a new sequence from Walking The Edge to keep with the 'fresh' theme. This one is another action-packed scene, and it takes place a few moments after the previously featured interlude between Amelia and Gerard in the dark alleyway beside the bistro.

Gerard left her gasping fo...

Link Thursday: 10 Traits That Make You A Great Girlfriend

Or wife... Or 'his girl', for that matter. And also, how to write a better heroine from your hero's POV...

Take a look - these tips come from guys over at AskMen.com

They know what they're talking about (we think... and hope...)
Article accessed at this link. Enjoy!

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10 Traits That Make You a Great Girlfriend

AskMen.com ON Sep 8, 2005 at 12:56PM

I must admit that playing the field is a whole lot of fun, but so is being in a serious relationship — provided that it's with the right woman. But ...