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March 6, 2013
Remodeling Bloopers
We’ve been remodeling our kitchen for the last three or so weeks.
It feels like three months!
We’re almost done, thank goodness, but like everything I do, nothing can go smoothly. The first incident I was involved had something to do with this little baby.
I bet you can guess where this story is going, huh?
I thought I’d ‘help’ and remove all the covers from the light switches and plug-ins. On the verylast one, my hand slipped.
The power was not off.
I gave an embarrassing squeak pitched high enoug...
February 28, 2013
Another interview….
I’ve been so busy with the kitchen remodel that I don’t feel like I’ve beenable to get anything done on time. Thankfully, we should be painting this weekend and everything should be done! Finished. Over.I can’t wait! These last three weeks have been a bear to get through in one piece.
I should have been writing all week, but can’t seem to get my butt in the chair.One small project turns into hours. By the time I sit down, it’susually bedtime.Sound familiar to anyone else? I did manage tore-rea...
February 26, 2013
I’m being interviewed…
For a fun and playful interview with me, stop by author Liza O’Connor’s blog. Go here.
We discussmy lastly release BloodSworn. Beast even dropped by for a visit. There is a beautiful picture of him posted in case you haven’t seen him yet.
There is also a short excerpt of my book that you might enjoy. Be warned, it’s a little naughty. lol
February 21, 2013
Review: Healer’s Choice by Jory Strong
I first read Jory Strong in an anthology and loved her work. When I placed my last book order, I added this book to my list because of the blurb. Sounds like something right up my alley.
Title: Healer’s Choice
Author: Jory Strong
Genre: Paranormal Romance/Fantasy
Publisher: Berkley
Release date: September 2010
Pages: 377
ISBN-13: 978-0425236536
Rating:★★★☆☆
DESCRIPTION:
Born into a world of violence and paid-for sex, Rebekka longs for a family of her own and dreams of freeing those trapped in the shap...
February 20, 2013
Movie Review: Warm Bodies
Synopsis~
A tormented zombie (Nicholas Hoult) experiences a profound transformation after entering into an unusual relationship with the daughter (Teresa Palmer) of a military leader charged with eradicating the walking dead. As the unlikely pair build a tenuous bridge between the living and the dead, those on both sides of the battle begin to sense that nothing in their world will ever be the same again. Warm Bodies is based on the novel by Isaac Marion. Rob Corddry and John Malkovich round o...
February 17, 2013
What I’m reading…
For reaching one of my goals this year, I’ve rewarded myself to a small book order. Here are two of the book that came in the mail.
Here are the blurbs:
Silence (Queen of the Dead)~
It began in the graveyard…
Ever since her boyfriend Nathan had died in a tragic accident, Emma had been coming to the graveyard at night. During the day she went through the motions at her prep school, in class, with her friends, but that’s all it was. For Emma, life had stopped with Nathan’s death. But tonight was di...
February 16, 2013
Back in the thick of things…
It’s been so long since I’ve posted anything, I’m not sure I remember how!
I’ve been having some technical difficulties the last two weeks, but I believe all the issues have finally been resolved. To celebrate the release of my new book, I’m giving awaytwo printcopies. For your chance to win, click the button below or in the side column. Good Luck!
Goodreads Book Giveaway
BloodSworn
by Stacey Brutger
Giveaway ends March 16, 2013.
See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.
I was planning to wo...
February 8, 2013
Review: Gambling On A Secret by Sara Walter Ellwood
I’m always on the lookout for something a little bit different from my normal reading habits, so when I was offered a chance to review this book, I jumped on it. Look at that cover! Isn’t it gorgeous?
Title: Gambling On A Secret (Colter Gamblers)
Author: Sara Walter Ellwood
Genre: Contemporary Western
Publisher: Lyrical Press, Inc.
Release date: December 2012
Pages: 276
ASIN : B00AVLL4XA
Rating:★★★½☆
DESCRIPTION:
Colter Gamblers, #1
When Charli bets everything on a secret, will she find the deck stack...
February 2, 2013
New Release: BloodSworn
Sorry for being gone for so long. I’ve been working my fingers to the bone with late nights, but I finallyhave some exciting news to share!
After weeks of edits, I finished BloodSworn. I never thought I would get it done. When I realized that I was only re-wording sentences…over and over…I decided enough was enough and drew my line in the sand. lol
BloodSworn is now live and available to order in bothebook and print on Amazon!
Don’t you just love the name of the book and the cover? I’m more than...
January 23, 2013
Book Cover: BloodSworn
It’s been a hectic week. Have you ever had those days where you never seem to get anything done? That’s my week/month. I set aside a couple of hours each night to write, but ‘things’ always seem to come up. Did you know that kitchen remodeling can take over your life? Sigh…
Not everything thathappened was bad (like the computer getting a virus that took hours to fix). Final edits are done, and the printed proof of BloodSworn came in the mail today. One more read-through, last minute changes, a...
