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February 29, 2016
Sucking Caulk
When
my husband goes away on business trips, I usually try to take on some household
project I have no business doing, in an effort to surprise him when he gets
home. Now I'm a cheap bastard, and I won't pay people to do jobs I think I can
do myself. The operative word here is "think." Sometimes my skill
level doesn't match my confidence level. So while my husband was making plans
for his
my husband goes away on business trips, I usually try to take on some household
project I have no business doing, in an effort to surprise him when he gets
home. Now I'm a cheap bastard, and I won't pay people to do jobs I think I can
do myself. The operative word here is "think." Sometimes my skill
level doesn't match my confidence level. So while my husband was making plans
for his
October 6, 2015
Trying a New Diet
A
few years ago, I was planning a trip to Dallas to meet with some author
friends I'd met online. It was a huge incentive to lose weight. I was eating
healthy and exercising (see my Insanity blog). I lost a ton of weight, bought
new clothes, and was feeling good.
After
the trip, I went back to my old ways, and here I am several years later, right
back where I started, only heavier. Like most
few years ago, I was planning a trip to Dallas to meet with some author
friends I'd met online. It was a huge incentive to lose weight. I was eating
healthy and exercising (see my Insanity blog). I lost a ton of weight, bought
new clothes, and was feeling good.
After
the trip, I went back to my old ways, and here I am several years later, right
back where I started, only heavier. Like most
September 9, 2015
International Literacy Day
International
Literacy Day was yesterday (9/8/15). Grammarly is working to raise awareness of
the importance of reading and writing this week. Please see their graphic on literacy rates below and consider donating to the following charities. If you have
time, check out your local libraries or schools and volunteer to help with their
literacy programs. Thank you and happy reading!!
Reading Is
Literacy Day was yesterday (9/8/15). Grammarly is working to raise awareness of
the importance of reading and writing this week. Please see their graphic on literacy rates below and consider donating to the following charities. If you have
time, check out your local libraries or schools and volunteer to help with their
literacy programs. Thank you and happy reading!!
Reading Is
July 31, 2015
The Rustler's Daughter Gets a Facelift
Hi all! Sorry I've been away so long. Life has been a
little crazy lately - some good, some bad. On the good side, I've signed up
with Booktrope. They are going to re-release my books with a fresh new look and
some updates. First up is my historical western romance, The Rustler's
Daughter. It's going to be re-released in August 2015, and I'm happy to share a
sneak peek of the cover with you!
little crazy lately - some good, some bad. On the good side, I've signed up
with Booktrope. They are going to re-release my books with a fresh new look and
some updates. First up is my historical western romance, The Rustler's
Daughter. It's going to be re-released in August 2015, and I'm happy to share a
sneak peek of the cover with you!
February 7, 2015
Indie Music Station 92.6 The Blitz!
My friend and DJ, Tom
Slick, runs a radio station called 92.6 The Blitz. He plays indie music from
around the world. As with most indie projects, he needs a little help to keep
the station going. But he can tell you about it better than I can.
I would love to show you the awesome video he made for this Indie GoGo campaign, but blogspot isn't cooperating. Click on this link to see what
Slick, runs a radio station called 92.6 The Blitz. He plays indie music from
around the world. As with most indie projects, he needs a little help to keep
the station going. But he can tell you about it better than I can.
I would love to show you the awesome video he made for this Indie GoGo campaign, but blogspot isn't cooperating. Click on this link to see what
November 10, 2014
Guest Post: Allie Burke Author of Paper Souls
When I started down this bumpy road of self publishing,
Allie Burke was one of the first authors I met in a Facebook group filled with
incredibly supportive indie writers. Recently, I read Allie's latest book,
Paper Souls, and I was blown away. Having worked in the field of psychology for
more years than I care to share, this story about a young woman diagnosed with
Paranoid Schizophrenia was
Allie Burke was one of the first authors I met in a Facebook group filled with
incredibly supportive indie writers. Recently, I read Allie's latest book,
Paper Souls, and I was blown away. Having worked in the field of psychology for
more years than I care to share, this story about a young woman diagnosed with
Paranoid Schizophrenia was
November 8, 2014
Cover Reveal: Eggnog Kisses by Mireille Chester
Eggnog Kisses
Christmas in Quelondain
It’s been six months since Kaley’s fiancé called things off, disappearing with barely an explanation, and the thought of spending Christmas alone is causing feelings of hurt and loneliness to ruin her holiday cheer. Tall, dark, quiet, and ever the gentleman, her next door neighbor has been sneaking into her thoughts more often than not lately.
Christmas in Quelondain
It’s been six months since Kaley’s fiancé called things off, disappearing with barely an explanation, and the thought of spending Christmas alone is causing feelings of hurt and loneliness to ruin her holiday cheer. Tall, dark, quiet, and ever the gentleman, her next door neighbor has been sneaking into her thoughts more often than not lately.
October 29, 2014
Halloween Fun with Michael Shinafelt!
It's
time for one of my favorite annual traditions. Fellow horror fan Michael
Shinafelt invited me for a fun Halloween interview on his blog a few years ago,
and since then, we have been having a great time grilling each other every
October. You can read his interview with me HERE.
1. I
know I'm stealing your question here, but I have to know...what kind of freak
would you be?
Lobster Boy
time for one of my favorite annual traditions. Fellow horror fan Michael
Shinafelt invited me for a fun Halloween interview on his blog a few years ago,
and since then, we have been having a great time grilling each other every
October. You can read his interview with me HERE.
1. I
know I'm stealing your question here, but I have to know...what kind of freak
would you be?
Lobster Boy
October 19, 2014
Short Story - Under His Wing Pt. 2
Here is part two of my short story about gargoyles, Under
His Wing. For part one, click HERE.
The days turned into weeks, and Callie
was sitting on her balcony, watching the changing leaves float slowly to the
soft ground. As much as she hated it, she was going to have to give some
thought into leaving her little fortress. The air was crisp and she pulled her
sweater a
His Wing. For part one, click HERE.
The days turned into weeks, and Callie
was sitting on her balcony, watching the changing leaves float slowly to the
soft ground. As much as she hated it, she was going to have to give some
thought into leaving her little fortress. The air was crisp and she pulled her
sweater a
Short Story - Under His Wing Pt. 1
When I was younger, I loved to watch Disney's animated
series, Gargoyles.
I'll have to admit that I had a crush on Goliath, but as I
was writing this blog, I went back to get some pictures, and wondered what I
was thinking? I thought he was more human looking, but he's blue with giant bat
wings, really funky feet, big ears, a huge tail, and spike things pointing out of various
parts of his
series, Gargoyles.
I'll have to admit that I had a crush on Goliath, but as I
was writing this blog, I went back to get some pictures, and wondered what I
was thinking? I thought he was more human looking, but he's blue with giant bat
wings, really funky feet, big ears, a huge tail, and spike things pointing out of various
parts of his
