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Lessons Learned: One Year Later

September 6 marks the one year anniversary of the release of my debut novel, Lessons Learned. It’s been an amazing year, and I’ve learned (and continue to learn) so much about myself as a writer.

Before the release of Lessons Learned, I was nervous, but this wasn’t your typical first-time-writer anxiety. This was absolute fear. I had been writing for a long time and hadn’t really shared my work with anyone in my “real” life. What would my family think? My friends and colleagues? And what...<![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>

Cover Reveal: Innocence by Elise De Sallier

I am proud to announce the cover reveal for Innocence by Elise De Sallier. Watch for its upcoming release on December 17! Until then, check out the cover, blurb, and enter the giveaway for an advanced copy!





Ignorance is supposed to be bliss, but in Anneliese Barlow's experience, it leads to poor choices and unnecessarily tragic outcomes . . . and there is nothing pleasant about either.Forced to flee her father's brutal heir, Anneliese masquerades as Lisa Brown, a servant in the grand, country...

Lessons Learned One Year Anniversary Giveaway!

This week marks the one year anniversary of the release of my debut novel, Lessons Learned. To celebrate, we're offering a fantastic giveaway!

The Blurb:

A young girl needs to spread her wings, but a young woman needs roots.

English teacher Sarah Bray never thought she’d return to Sycamore Falls, but a traumatic event at her inner-city school leaves her desperate for the sanctuary of home. By returning to her roots, an older and wiser Sarah hopes to deal with the demons of her present and c...<![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>

Do You Love 80s Music?

I have been on such an 80s music kick lately! I have tons of 80s music on my playlist, filled with cheesy power ballads that weren't cheesy at all back then. 

I've often said I used to love record players like most girls loved Barbie dolls, and it's not an exaggeration. Michael Jackson, Madonna, Cyndi . . . I even went through a NKOTB phase that was brief (total peer pressure since they were THE THING at the time). 


My record collection was definitely eclectic, especially by the late...

Flash Giveaway!

I'm doing a fun flash giveaway in support of Babu's Bookshelf! My blogger friend wants to be invited to the Cleveland Author Event at the House of Blues. The top five bloggers receive invites. All it takes is one click. Vote for Babu's Bookshelf, leave me a comment here telling me that you voted, and you'll be entered to win a $5 Amazon Gift Card and some signed bookmarks. Voting ends today! 

Winner - Anna

Thanks to everyone for voting!

Blog Tour: My Mr. Manny by Jennifer Garcia

I'm excited to be part of Jennifer Garcia's blog tour for her novel, My Mr. Manny. Be sure to enter her giveaway for a signed copy of the book!

 

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Cover Re-Reveal: Hidden Threat by Sherri Hayes

Hidden Threat Is Getting A Facelift


Bloggers ~ Look For It Soon On Netgalley
Cali Stanton has one goal in life, being a doctor. She does not intend to run the family business. But when her father gets injured and tells her that she’s the only one he trusts, Cali finds herself behind his desk at Stanton Enterprises.

Matthew Andersen and his brother Jason have spent the last two years managing security at Stanton Enterprises. But when someone threatens the company and its CEO, challenging Matthew’...

Cover Reveal: Synchronized Breathing by Tara Ellison

I'm happy to welcome fellow TWCS author Tara Ellison to the blog today! Check out the cover and excerpt of her debut novel, Synchronized Breathing.



Summary:

Nothing announces the failure of one’s life quite as loudly as having to move back in with your mother at the ripe old age of thirty-five. Synchronized Breathing, introduces Scarlett Spencer in just this situation: her marriage has recently imploded and she’s headed for Beverly Hills—toddler in tow—to move in with her highly over-sexed moth...

Sunday Sneak Peek: Illicit Affairs

After nearly a year of begging from readers, Jo Matthews, Bec Rose and NJ Cole teamed up to bring you a steamy anthology. Illicit Affairs is a compilation of forbidden tales. Each told in first person point of views, readers get to experience the feelings of the characters first hand. A common theme in these three tales is that of strong women who, even though they may have been dealt a bad hand, have taken it upon themselves to find happiness.

For Readers 18+


Summary:Illicit AffairsIlli...

Back To School Author Close-Up and Giveaway

Along with authors Angel Lawson and J.R. Richardson, I was invited to participate in FicWishes Book Review's Back to School Author Close-Up. Which songs remind us high school? What was our favorite assigned and unassigned book? Find out by clicking the banner:


Which songs remind you of high school? What was your favorite assigned and unassigned book? Leave a comment and I'll randomly select one person to win a signed rack card and bookmark!