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December 17, 2012
Speading Some Holiday Cheer!
A friend of mine asked me to participate in her blog this weekcalled “Spread a little Christmas Cheer Week”.
Each dayfrom December 14th-21st Melissa Limoges is offering contests featuring a couple of different authors where we each share our favorite Christmas memories. You can find mine here. She is also giving away a copy of each of our books. There are some wonderful books available, soforget to check back each day for some new cheer and more chances to win!
December 16, 2012
What I’m reading…
I’ve decided to read something a little different this week and chose two Young Adult novels. Both sound great, but I’m torn which one to pick. I like both covers, and the first few pages of each caught my attention.
Here are the blurbs:
The Demon Trapper’s Daughter: A Demon Trappers Novel ~
Riley Blackthorne just needs a chance to prove herself – and that’s exactly what the demons are counting on…
Seventeen-year-old Riley, the only daughter of legendary Demon Trapper, Paul Blackthorne, has alway...
December 8, 2012
Review: Once Burned and Jeaniene Frost
Title: Once Burned (Night Prince, Book 1)
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Avon
Release date: June 2012
Pages: 384
ISBN-10: 006178320X
ISBN-13: 978-0061783203
Rating:★★★★☆
DESCRIPTION:
After a tragic accident scarred her body and destroyed her dreams, Leila never imagined that the worst was still to come: terrifying powers that let her channel electricity and learn a person’s darkest secrets through a single touch. Leila is doomed to a life of solitude…until creatures of the...
December 4, 2012
What I’m reading…
Have you ever fallen into a reading funk? When nothing seems interesting? I got struck hard. I read a book or two in the last few weeks, but nothing satisfied me. I turned on my kindle yesterday and brought it to work, thinking I had to find something on the darn thing.
Only to find that the battery I checked before I left wasn’t fully charged. Nadda. So, I’m going back to basics with two of my favorite writers today.
Here are the blurbs:
Once Burned~
After a tragic accident scarred her body and...
December 1, 2012
A Slight Miscalculation…
I thought having a second dog would negate the need for me to exercise the dog. Both dogs are so active, they are passed out by the end of the day. If I throw the ball, it would be mefetching it.
Are you wondering what I mean by the miscalculation?
Well, apparently, dog number oneis a hero, valiantly taste-testing all the food to ensure that there is no poison or anything bad for the young puppy. Yeah, he’s so brave.
Hubby and I both agree the dog has gained a pound or three.
Now, the important q...
November 21, 2012
Gobble Gobble
Happy Thanksgiving for those of you in the US.
Andgood luckfor those brave souls who venture out on Black Friday.
To help celebrate, I’m offering a sale on both of my books.
Click below to receive the discount:
Enjoy!!
November 20, 2012
A Surprise…or not so much.
I’ve been a littlequiet over the last few days.
I have a reason.
A good reason.
It has two ears, two different color eyes, four legs and a tail!
This is my son’s dog Regal. He will be staying with us for a while…or maybe permanently. We’ll see.
Well, let me tell you, no more playing ball in the morning for weight loss on Dog number 1. This little tike is only five months old (so itty-bitty!)and has the energy of one as well.
Talk about no rest. They are either running or unconscious. lol
Dog #1 is t...
November 15, 2012
Review: The Bite Before Christmas by Lynsay Sands and Jeaniene Frost
I thought I would take a few days off to read and watch a couple of movies, but I ended up working a littleand sleeping extra hours. lol I did manage to finish one book.
Title: The Bite Before Christmas
Author: Lynsay Sands and Jeaniene Frost
Genre: Paranormal/Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Avon
Release date: November 2012
Pages: 325
ISBN-10: 0062022601
ISBN-13: 978-0062022608
Rating:★★★★½
DESCRIPTION:
This holiday season, two of today’s most popular paranormal authors invite you into their worlds—where creat...
November 13, 2012
And the Winner is…
Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate with me this weekend.
I loved reading all your answers. My tbr pile has grown from all the great suggestions! I’m a movie addict as well, so I’ll be adding some of them to my movie list. 
And without further ado,the winner is … Mel Bourn!
Congratulations!!
The gift card was sent to the email address you supplied.
Please let me know if you don’t receive it.
(Winner was selected by Random.org generator.)
November 8, 2012
Celebration – Blog Hop – Contest
STARTS:
Friday, November 9, 2012
ENDS:
Monday, November 12, 2012 @ midnight
I’ve been off line for a few days finishing up last minute edits. Last night (or the wee hours of the morningdepending on who you ask) I officially sent off my book to my editor. Hurrah!
So, tocelibrate, I’m going to take a few days off and enjoy the fall air and catch up on everything I’ve been putting off. Like sleep and cleaning the house. Well, maybe not the last one. My books and movies have been piling up for weeks!...
