Cynthia D'Alba's Blog, page 23
February 29, 2012
TEXAS TWO STEP SUPER PARTY WINNERS
Yesterday I had my Texas Two Step Release Super Party. It was WILD and fun and CRAZY!
There were over 1150 visits to the party.
I can't begin to thank everyone for their support yesterday. It would have been mighty lonely if I'd been talking to myself all day.
If you came by you know I had a new prize almost every hour.
Now I'm looking for my winners!
Winners have 24 hours left to contact me to claim their prize.
And the winners were:
Time
Prize
Winner
Claimed
6:00
$5 Gift Card
Lisa B
Claimed
7:00
Crystal Butterfly Box
Susie Williams
Claimed
8:00
Travel Mug
JoAnna B.
9:00
Heart Shaped Crystal Box
Booksaver
10:00
Earrings
Abigail Sharpe
11:00
$5 Gift Card
Laurie
Claimed
12:00
Watch
Elizabeth Rodriguez
1:00
$5 Gift Card
Pam B.
2:00
Sapphire Necklace
Amy S.
Claimed
3:00
Crystal Butterfly Box
Becky Ward
Claimed
8:30
$5 Gift Card
Regina Ross
Claimed
10:00
Heart Shaped Crystal Box
Catherine Lee
February 22, 2012
Tag! I’m It!
I read blogs WAY too much, which means I don’t spend enough time with my own blog! 
But Natalie Damschroder tagged me with eleven questions, along with MJ Fredrick, Misty Simon, Cynthia D’Alba, and Robin Covington
Read my answers then check out theirs. I haven’t read their answers yet, so I have no idea if there is any overlap.
Enjoy getting to know me…not that I’m not an open book as it is!
1. What foreign country would you most like to travel to that you haven’t visited yet?
I’d love to visit Machu Picchu in Peru
2. Name your most coveted gadget—unlimited budget, and something you don’t currently have.
It’s probably not a “gadget” but I’d love to have this to run around the neighborhood in…
It’s an electric golf cart! Cool, huh?
3. Do you have brothers and sisters? How often do you get to see them?
One sister – older by 22 months. I see her 2 or 3 times a year (we don’t live in the same town.)
4. How much of your own wish fulfillment is put into your books?
Since I’m early in my writing career, probably a lot more than more established authors. Based on that, I’d give it 60%
5. If you dug into your basement/attic/back closet/whatever storage space, what item would you find that would make you go “I WONDERED where that was!”?
I don’t need it now, but somewhere between our move from Memphis to Little Rock, my Cockpot Crockpot disappeared. I looked for it years. Finally a couple of years ago, I bought a new one. I figured that would surely make it show it. Nope. Still missing.
6. Have you ever had direct encounters with a wild animal? Describe the circumstances.
When we were in Canada, there was a momma bear and her cub on the dirt road where we were driving. We didn’t get out and we didn’t threaten her in any way so they continued to eat and play while we watched. In Alabama and Florida, I’ve been close to a number of alligators…not close enough to run, but close enough that I was very nervous!
7. Who is your favorite non-famous musician/singer? If possible, provide a link to their music/website.
You are going to think it odd, but the pianist at my church. Allan Mesko. He is fabulous as is his daughters. Great voice. Great talents all.
8. What’s your favorite NFL team? Or professional team in general, if football isn’t your thing.
Dallas Cowboys
9. What was the most fun job you ever had, besides your current one(s)?
Bank Teller! Didn’t pay worth a darn but I loved playing with all the money and getting to talk to all the people.
10. Are you living where you want to live? If not, where’s the home of your heart?
I’m living my dream. I have a house in the lake where I’ve always wanted to live…not exactly THE house I dream of but the location is everything I could ask for.
11. What book are you reading right now?
Just started Linda Howard’s Prey last night.
Tag! I'm It!
I read blogs WAY too much, which means I don't spend enough time with my own blog! But Natalie Damschroder tagged me with eleven questions, along with MJ Fredrick, Misty Simon, Cynthia D'Alba, and Robin Covington
Read my answers then check out theirs. I haven't read their answers yet, so I have no idea if there is any overlap.
Enjoy getting to know me…not that I'm not an open book as it is!
1. What foreign country would you most like to travel to that you haven't visited yet?
I'd love to visit Machu Picchu in Peru
2. Name your most coveted gadget—unlimited budget, and something you don't currently have.
It's probably not a "gadget" but I'd love to have this to run around the neighborhood in…
It's an electric golf cart! Cool, huh?
3. Do you have brothers and sisters? How often do you get to see them?
One sister – older by 22 months. I see her 2 or 3 times a year (we don't live in the same town.)
4. How much of your own wish fulfillment is put into your books?
Since I'm early in my writing career, probably a lot more than more established authors. Based on that, I'd give it 60%
5. If you dug into your basement/attic/back closet/whatever storage space, what item would you find that would make you go "I WONDERED where that was!"?
I don't need it now, but somewhere between our move from Memphis to Little Rock, my Cockpot Crockpot disappeared. I looked for it years. Finally a couple of years ago, I bought a new one. I figured that would surely make it show it. Nope. Still missing.
6. Have you ever had direct encounters with a wild animal? Describe the circumstances.
When we were in Canada, there was a momma bear and her cub on the dirt road where we were driving. We didn't get out and we didn't threaten her in any way so they continued to eat and play while we watched. In Alabama and Florida, I've been close to a number of alligators…not close enough to run, but close enough that I was very nervous!
7. Who is your favorite non-famous musician/singer? If possible, provide a link to their music/website.
You are going to think it odd, but the pianist at my church. Allan Mesko. He is fabulous as is his daughters. Great voice. Great talents all.
8. What's your favorite NFL team? Or professional team in general, if football isn't your thing.
Dallas Cowboys
9. What was the most fun job you ever had, besides your current one(s)?
Bank Teller! Didn't pay worth a darn but I loved playing with all the money and getting to talk to all the people.
10. Are you living where you want to live? If not, where's the home of your heart?
I'm living my dream. I have a house in the lake where I've always wanted to live…not exactly THE house I dream of but the location is everything I could ask for.
11. What book are you reading right now?
Just started Linda Howard's Prey last night.
February 19, 2012
RIP Judy McCoy
I was so sadden yesterday to hear of Judy McCoy's death. She had been in a coma for some time and her heart and body couldn't take the extended pressure.
When I first began writing, I attended the 2006 RT convention in Daytona Beach. I met Judy when she was the instructor for the aspiring authors workshop I attended. What a kind and wonderful person Judy was. So giving. So caring. She gave so much back to the romance community through her classes, her generosity, and her unlimited mentorship to authors trying to learn the craft of writing.
Judy will be sorely missed by all those who knew her. For those who didn't, you missed loving a fine woman.
Judy McCoy and me at RT Convention May 2006
February 16, 2012
Are You Reading The Prequel
I'm taking a day off from the Texas Two Step Blog Tour but if you've missed the links for Texas Two Step-The Prequel, I thought I'd post the links to the first three episodes. These are short reads, so you can catch up easily and be ready to continue tomorrow.
I don't usually post these here. Instead Texas Montgomery Mavericks Series has it's own blog
http://texasmontgomerymavericks.wordpress.com
But I want you to read The Prequel so I'm putting links to the first three installments below:
Enjoy!
Tomorrow, I'll be at Passionate Reads. Join me! I'll be giving away a book from Keri Ford.
February 13, 2012
Texas Two Step- The Prequel
As part of my Texas Two Step blog tour, I'm trying something new. Starting today and running through Monday February 27, I'm am posting installments of Texas Two Step – The Prequel.
Texas Two Step (which releases on Feb. 28) picks up with Mitch Landry and Olivia Montgomery's lives six years after their torrid love affair goes horribly astray. Texas Two Step-The Prequel tells the story of how they met and fell in love.
For today's installment, click on the Pink Fuzzy Slipper! 
To purchase Texas Two Step, click on the cover
February 5, 2012
Texas Tango Tangle
For the first time ever, the opening of Book 2 of the Montgomery Mavericks Series, Texas Tango Tangle
The collective breaths of the citizens ofWhispering Springs,Texasheld as Travis Montgomery neared the coffin of Angus Fitzgerald, the man who had held the deed to the only piece of land in Texas Travis couldn't buy. Travis wasn't sure what everyone thought he might do. Spit on Fitzgerald's grave once he was lowered into the ground? Spit on the coffin right now? Dance the jig at the death of theMontgomeryfamily's archenemy? To the surprise of all, he tipped his hat to the mahogany box that held Fitzgerald's remains and placed a bouquet of Texas Bluebonnets on top before walking away to join his parents and siblings standing just outside the tent covering the open grave from the unrelenting Texas sun.
For more Six Sentence Sunday, GO HERE
Book One, Texas Two Step, is available for preordering now (if only for the cover!)
Samhain | Amazon | Barnes & Noble
February 3, 2012
OH No!! Pantyhose!!!
Today is Day THREE of the Texas Two Step Blog Tour. Today I'm over at The Sisterhood of the Jaunty Quills . Come on by and leave me a message (Please!). I'm giving away Liz Talley's book, Vegas Two Step. (Awesome book!)
See you there!
I HOPE
February 1, 2012
New Blog Site
As if I don't have enough to do! I've started another blog site. The new site is dedicated to the Texas Montgomery Mavericks. To celebrate the release of Texas Two Step, I'll be post The Prequel from Feb. 13-27
http://texasmontgomerymavericks.wordpress.com/
Go check it out.
Texas Two Step Blog Tour-Day One
It's hard for me to believe but my Texas Two Step publication month has arrived. Granted, TTS doesn't come out until the last day, but I've got some serious blog stops along the way!
Today I'm at Night Owl Reviews talking about wedding traditions and superstitions. I'd love to hear from YOU! but OVER THERE not here (if you want to be in the running for a free book)
Click HERE to go to today's post.
I'll be looking for you!
