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February 16, 2015
feeling blessed
I had written a short tribute to Valentine’s Day sharing how I hoped your significant other made you feel special and loved. I touched all the areas of flowers, cards, candy.
I also covered words. Did you and your significant other tell each other how you feel? My co-worker received a text from her husband a few days before Valentine’s Day explaining how he had just made a delivery to a couple. The woman had been difficult to work with. My co-worker’s husband thought to stop and text his wife I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you.
Sharing your feelings every day, not just Valentine’s Day, is so very important. Don’t wait. That point was made clear to me in a difficult way.
The direction of my tribute changed when I learned I lost a friend on Valentine’s Day. We graduated from high school together and like all of our other classmates, we all went our own direction. We had recently re-connected on Facebook along with other classmates.
Steve was a terrific storyteller. Everyone enjoyed reading all of his journal entries. However Steve spun his tale, it could make you laugh and think. He bought a lot of our classmates back together making us understand the importance of keeping in touch with the people who were an important part of our lives from our youth on.
Steve passed his love of words, love of God and love of good deeds to his family. This was apparent in their tribute on Steve’s Facebook page:
His family members ask that you honor him by smiling through the pain, doting upon your children and grandchildren, tolerating someone difficult, making amends, being a better friend, help someone in need and most importantly-turning to someone you love, right now, and telling them so. These are all qualities that he possessed and that the world needs more of.
Unfortunately, we won’t be able to read anymore of Steve’s posts or journal entries. I just hope he knows how many he touched and taught and how much we all enjoyed reading what he shared.
Here’s Steve’s post from February 11, 2015:
I had a much, much needed talk with God about 3:00am this morning…..and now once again I’m forgiven and cleansed from all unrighteousness.( 1st John 1:9 ) God is so good to me….AND I didn’t even have to wake Him up either…
— feeling blessed.
RIP Steve.
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October 10, 2014
Why I choose to write a story for Shades of Pink ~ Mitzi Calerone
Why I choose to write a story for Shades of Pink.
As a woman I know that breast cancer is a possibility. I know a few people who have had it so this was a way of remembering them. While working on the story I found out a dear Author friend has breast cancer I was so heartbroken over the news. I kept on writing for her as I was finishing my story. She is battling still and I know that she is a strong woman and will beat it. I can’t help but think of her and all the other women who have fought this battle. Breast cancer is a scary thing for anyone to have to face. I know men can get it also. I think as people we always forget that men can get it. As we think breast we think women have breast, we don’t think about how men have breasts also, just not as big. lol.
Breast Cancer is something we all need to help fight.
Mitzi Calderone
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Why I choose to write a story for Shades of Pink ~ AnnaBernyc Calerone
Why I choose to write a story for Shades of Pink.
As a woman I know that breast cancer is a possibility. I know a few people who have had it so this was a way of remembering them. While working on the story I found out a dear Author friend has breast cancer I was so heartbroken over the news. I kept on writing for her as I was finishing my story. She is battling still and I know that she is a strong woman and will beat it. I can’t help but think of her and all the other women who have fought this battle. Breast cancer is a scary thing for anyone to have to face. I know men can get it also. I think as people we always forget that men can get it. As we think breast we think women have breast, we don’t think about how men have breasts also, just not as big. lol.
Breast Cancer is something we all need to help fight.
AnnaBernyc Calderone
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September 16, 2014
Shades of Pink, Volume Two
Shades of Pink Charity Anthology
As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Last year, the firstShades of Pink event raised over $10.000 through more than 1300 donations
For our second year, 22 authors have allied for 1 cause: fundraising for research. Their gift to everyone who makes a donation? A romance anthology (ebook) titled Shades of Pink (volume 2), totaling almost 150.000 words / about 400 pages as a PDF.
The suggested donation is $5. Funds are raised via Stayclassy.org and all proceeds go directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Readers can also donate to the charity organization of their choice (with a focus on breast cancer) and email their receipt to receive their copy of the anthology in either PDF, ePub or mobi (kindle).
Who: Catherine Bowman, Mitzi Calderone, Vivien Dean, JJ and TA Ellis, Sabrina Garie, Nina Day Gerard, T. Hammond, Susan Harris, Laura Hunsaker, Kallysten, Amara Lebel, Alicia J. Love, Deelylah Mullin, C. Deanne Rowe, Cynthia Sax, DJ Shaw, Alice Stark, Ashley Suzanne, Gill Taber, Natasza Waters, Zoe York, Angela Yseult
When: Now through November 15th.
What: 22 short stories, including…
4 paranormal, 1 sci-fi, 11 contemporary, 1 historical, 2 military, 3 BDSM, 2 YA (some stories have more than one genre)
3 spicy (ménage or kink), 7 sexy (explicit sex scenes), 12 sweet (no sex)
A couple of vampires, about three dozen humans including soldiers, geeks, teachers, librarians, writers, survivors, bosses, rock stars, teens, mages, wives, husbands and fiancés, 1 succubus, 1 genie, a few aliens, some werewolves and other shifters.
Pink, pink and more pink, including tattoos, plenty of flowers, precious stones, jewelry, a bookmark, a drawing, ropes, lingerie, a car, a bag, a vase, various clothes, an anteater and a squirrel.
Where: Kallysten’s blog
Here you’ll find links to teasers for the stories, interviews of the authors and blog posts during all of October, a FAQ, and of course the link where you can donate and help this worthy cause.
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May 26, 2014
Chapter One
CHAPTER ONE
IT’S BETTER IN THE DARK. Spend an evening rediscovering your senses. Let us give you a fantasy night to remember in a perfectly safe environment.
“This is it. Lindsey, come here. Hurry!”
Emma frantically waved her free hand in Lindsey’s direction trying not to spill the coffee occupying her other hand.
‘I found the perfect birthday present for Sophie.”
“What?” Lindsey asked. “What are you screaming about?”
“Look at this.” Emma pointed to the advertisement on the bulletin board placed strategically on the wall by the door of the Morning Brew
Coffee Shop. “That’s perfect for Sophie. You know how hard she is to buy for and she’s been complaining about her boring life lately.”
“Our Sophie?” Lindsey patted her chest and laughed.
“So we are going to hire a male prostitute to spend an evening with our Sophie for her birthday.” Lindsey laughed. “Classy.
You know she’d never go for that. You’ve had some crazy ideas Emma, but this one takes the cake.”
“Stop it,” Emma said. “It’s not a male prostitute. That’s not what it says.” Emma put her hand on her hips and let out a huff making Lindsey aware she was a little miffed she would think that of her. “I wouldn’t think of doing that at all. This sounds different. I’m going to call and see what it’s about.”
“You do that, Emma.” Lindsey sipped her coffee. “Just leave my name off if it’s something creepy.”
“If my weird alarm goes off, I’ll make sure and tell you.” Emma took one of the brochures and placed it in her purse as they headed for the
door of the Morning Brew Coffee shop. “It sounds like fun.”
Lindsey walked ahead, throwing Emma a look over her shoulder.
“If you are really serious, maybe someone here knows something about
it. After all, they let them leave
flyers.”
“Good idea. I’ll ask.” Emma turned and headed back to the counter.
“Can you tell me anything about this business?” She laid the brochure in
front of the young girl running the register.
“Let me get Duncan. Just a sec.” The girl disappeared into the back room.
She, Lindsey and Sophie had been coming to this coffee shop several times a week the past few years. They knew just about everyone who
worked there even the guy Sophie had a crush on, but she wasn’t sure who the young girl had gone to retrieve. She and Lindsey were positive if Sophie became involved with the guy behind the counter she might have some fun, but she would be paying for most of the dates. So far they had been successful convincing her and Sophie had kept her distance.
Sophie’s handsome attraction came walking through the doorway.
“I’m Duncan Tait. Can I help you?”
“Hi. I hope so.”
Emma, distracted for a second by his sexy half smile, slid the brochure across the countertop. “I wondered if you could tell me anything about this brochure.”
“It does sound interesting. I know a little bit about it.” Duncan handed her back the brochure. “They have a very nice setup over on Logan Street. I know a few people who work there.” Emma noticed how Duncan’s smile became warmer. “A nice way to spend an evening don’t you
think?”
“Can you tell me exactly what it is?” Emma asked.
“I can tell you if you call they will take you on a tour. If you decide you want to give it a try, you can make an appointment or think
about it and call back.”
“It does sound fascinating. I will call about a tour. We are thinking of giving this to a friend for her birthday. She’s very hard to buy for and she would never do anything like this on her own.”
“Would it be your friend with the long blonde hair?” His posture straightened. “I see the three of you in here together a lot. I noticed she
wasn’t here today.”
“Yes. She couldn’t make it today,” Emma asked.
“Duncan right? Thanks for the information. I’ll make sure and tell Sophie you asked about her.”
“Sophie.” He spoke her name softly. “Anytime I can help. Give them my name when you make your reservation and they will give you a discount.
You’ll have to let me know if Sophie enjoys her present.”
“I will,” Emma replied as she ran to catch up with Lindsey walking out the door. “That was very interesting.”
“So what do you think?” Lindsey took a sip of the coffee. “You still want to check into it.”
“Yes,” Emma replied. “I think it could be the perfect present for Sophie.”
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My stop on The World Blog Tour
The World Blog Tour
Thank you, Rachel Eliason, for including me in The World Blog Tour. Rachel’s post can be found here: http://rjeliason.com/the-world-blog-tour
These are the four questions I was asked to answer for the tour:
What am I working on?
I am currently working on the second novel in my Valley Series titled Return to Valley. The first in this series is titled In the Heart of Valley. I have another novel coming out soon titled Southern Sophistication which will be the second book in my Cowboy Temptation Series. The first book in this series is titled Cowboy Temptation ~ Colt and Cassy. I am also working with The Stiletto Girls on our seventh anthology in The Stiletto Series titled Stilettos in Sturgis.
How does my writing differ from other books in the same genre?
I enjoy writing romance novels about small southern towns because I grew up in one. The plots and characters come easily to me. I won’t say if they are modeled after anyone I knew growing up. That’s this author’s secret.
Our anthologies in the Stiletto Series are very unique. The anthology has the same theme through each story and you will find stilettos in each of the three stories. Together with Magnolia ‘Maggie’ Rivers and Angela K. Roe, we decide on a theme and each of us write our story and then combine them.
Why do I write what I do?
I write what I love. If I pick up a story to read, it’s a usually a romance. I love a plot with ‘happily ever after’ and nothing gives you that like a well written romance.
How does my writing process work?
I really don’t have a writing process. That would take all the fun out of writing if I had to follow a routine. It’s a spontaneous process. When inspiration hits, you have to be ready. So after I know the plot, the characters and story line comes to me as I write. I know other authors who write by chapters, some write from story boards, some from a collection of post-it notes. I start with Chapter One and write what comes to me until my characters take over the plot and tell me what to write. That’s the most interesting part of my writing for me. I enjoy letting them tell me the story.
Coming next week:
The World Blog Tour moves on to these two places:
Magnolia “Maggie” Rivers
A Southern girl born and bred, I began writing as a child, and sold my first piece of writing at the age of twenty-one. Growing up I spent as much time with books as I could. I still love that first smell of a book as you open its pages and the feel of them in my hand.
Like most writers, my house is filled with books I’ve read countless times. I could open my own library! I collect all things stilettos and have them sitting on every available space in my office. They tend to show up in a lot of my stories as does my micro-mini teacup Chihuahua named “Mouse”. Believe me though, she’s no mouse. I should have named her “Killer” instead!
I write hot, sexy, sizzling romances where the hero is just what my heroine needs. He’s strong and confident with broad shoulders and six-pack abs. His face is more rugged than handsome but he has a heart of gold hidden underneath all his protective armor.
Visit my website at: http://www.maggierivers.com
Or check out my blog at http://www.maggierivers.wordpress.com/
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Angela K. Roe
Is there anything better than a sexy man who makes you laugh? I don’t think so. I’ve been blessed to be married to just such a man for more than twenty years. The years we’ve spent together, our shared experiences of raising children, watching them marry and have children of their own, and dealing with the day to day living of life is never-ending fodder for my funny bone and my romance novels. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them. Blessings, my friends!
Angela began writing as an escape from the teasing and torment of two older brothers. During her teen years, her stories turned from revenge to romance and she never looked back. She worked as a business owner, running a daycare center, and then moved to the mortgage industry where she closed refinance and renovation loans for one of the nation’s premier banks but all the while her passion remained in writing romance.
Aside from a year spent in Nashville, Angela and her family are Midwesterners through and through and live in Iowa. Her love of snow may not be popular, but it often inspires romantic scenes found throughout her books.
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January 25, 2014
Working on my website
I’m trying to learn some new ways to manage my website. Hopefully I’ll pass the class.
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September 14, 2013
Shades of Pink Charity Anthology
As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For this occasion, 33 authors have allied for 1 cause: fundraising for research. Their gift to everyone who makes a donation? A romance anthology (ebook) titled Shades of Pink, totaling over 200.000 words / about 500 pages as a PDF.
The suggested donation is $5. Funds are raised via Stayclassy.org and all proceeds go directly to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Readers can also donate to the charity organization of their choice (with a focus on breast cancer) and email their receipt to receive their copy of the anthology in either PDF, ePub or mobi (kindle).
Who: Kate Baum, Brei Betzold, Jean Booth, Catherine Bowman, Perci T. Brooks, Rose Caraway, Bethan Cooper, Sarah Daltry, Vivien Dean, JJ Ellis, Rachel Firasek, Sabrina Garie, Amber Green, T. Hammond, Lisa M. Harley, Zoe Susan Harris, K. R. Haynes, Ellie Heller, Laura Hunsaker, Jennifer James, Torie James, Kallysten, K.A. Linde, C. Deanne Rowe, DJ Shaw, Madeline Sheehan, Eden Summers, Gill Taber, J Annas Walker, Matthew Welch, Kristin L. Wilson, York, Angela Yseult
When: October through November 15th.
What: 33 short stories, including…
30 M/F, 1.5 M/M, 1.5 M/F/M
4 paranormal, 2 sci-fi, 19 contemporary, 3 historical, 1 BDSM, 9 fantasy, 3 YA (some stories have more than one genre)
4 spicy (ménage or kink), 15 sexy (explicit sex scenes), 14 sweet (no sex)
A handful of vampires, about four dozen humans including fighters, cursed humans, reincarnated souls, footballers, time travelers, bosses, secretaries, writers, rock stars, teens, witches, soldiers, wives, husbands and fiancés, 1 succubus, 1 genie, 1 extra-terrestrial princess, a few gods and goddesses, a pack of werewolves.
Pink, pink and more pink, including cherry blossoms, jewelry, flamingoes, silk, a leather collar, assorted flowers, hair, a car, lip gloss, champagne, a hair ribbon, a hippo, various clothing items, lemonade and a toy.
Where: Kallysten’s blog
Here you’ll find teasers for all the stories, interviews of the authors posted during all of October, and of course the link where you can donate and help this worthy cause.
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