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November 28, 2013
Happy Holidays!
I cannot even begin to express how thankful my family and I are for the many blessings bestowed upon us this year. Despite the serious health scares thrown at our grandmother, brother-in-law, and my husband, all three are still here to celebrate one of my favorite holidays. I hope your family has been as blessed as mine this year. We're a little stronger, a little braver, a little humbled, and definitely full of gratitude this holiday season. And we have so many of you to thank for helping us...
November 25, 2013
Teaser Tuesday 3: Ravished (Teplo Files) #romance
Happy Tuesday, lovelies!
I hope the work week is flying by for you and holiday cheer is speeding your way. I'm so excited for Thanksgiving. We're hosting a low key dinner at my house this year, and I cannot wait! It's been six years since I last tackled Thanksgiving dinner on my own. I'm looking forward to doing so again. :)
I hope you enjoy this little teaser from Ravished. I've spent so much time rewriting and revising this story. I'm really excited for the day I finally feel like it's...
I hope the work week is flying by for you and holiday cheer is speeding your way. I'm so excited for Thanksgiving. We're hosting a low key dinner at my house this year, and I cannot wait! It's been six years since I last tackled Thanksgiving dinner on my own. I'm looking forward to doing so again. :)
I hope you enjoy this little teaser from Ravished. I've spent so much time rewriting and revising this story. I'm really excited for the day I finally feel like it's...
November 24, 2013
Lovies4Littles: An Extraordinary Cause for Extraordinary Kids +Interview
Hello, lovelies,
For many, November is a time of celebration and family. That is nowhere as true as it is for parents of ill children. Family, friends, and strong support networks are one of the biggest blessings in the lives of those with chronic or terminally ill children. With November being Prematurity Awareness Month in addition to Thanksgiving, I wanted to spotlight another organization doing amazing things for children: Lovies4Littles.
I was introduced to this organization recently and...
For many, November is a time of celebration and family. That is nowhere as true as it is for parents of ill children. Family, friends, and strong support networks are one of the biggest blessings in the lives of those with chronic or terminally ill children. With November being Prematurity Awareness Month in addition to Thanksgiving, I wanted to spotlight another organization doing amazing things for children: Lovies4Littles.
I was introduced to this organization recently and...
November 22, 2013
Nothing But Blood, Sweat, and Tears #adversity #advice
In my daily life, I function in a social work capacity for the state. More specifically, my job entails working with nursing homes, assisted living facilities, ICF/IID (intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities), and various federal, state, and local resource programs to help transition adults with physical and mental disabilities out of nursing homes and back into the community when appropriate.Every day for the next fifteen to twenty years, 10,00...
November 18, 2013
Myth or Monster Monday: The Origin of Beauty and the Beast #mythology
There was a discussion on my Facebook feed earlier today regarding Beauty and Beast and how no one ever really mentions that, in the Disney version of the story, the Prince was cursed as an eleven-year-old boy. This entire discussion made me think about the origins of the Beauty and the Beast story, so I thought it fitting to share that story with you.
Meet the original Beauty and the Beast: Eros (aka Cupid) and Psyche.
Yep. Eros and Psyche's story was one of the earliest versions of...
Meet the original Beauty and the Beast: Eros (aka Cupid) and Psyche.
Yep. Eros and Psyche's story was one of the earliest versions of...
November 16, 2013
World in Crisis. 760,000 Dead. #borntoosoon #worldprematurityday
This post is long, but I ask that you continue reading to the end. I promise I'm not asking you to buy or donate anything. Just read.
Nine years ago, my family tumbled headfirst into prematurity. My little sister, known around here as the Keeper of Cheerios, went into labor with her first son when she was only twenty-nine weeks pregnant. That's a full 11 weeks (nearly 3 months) before he should have made his debut into the world. Kaia was born weighing a little over 3 pounds, a...
Nine years ago, my family tumbled headfirst into prematurity. My little sister, known around here as the Keeper of Cheerios, went into labor with her first son when she was only twenty-nine weeks pregnant. That's a full 11 weeks (nearly 3 months) before he should have made his debut into the world. Kaia was born weighing a little over 3 pounds, a...
November 10, 2013
Book Signing Report and Gallery
Hello, lovelies!
I've officially survived my first signing, and I have to say it was a blast! My mom, sister, and the kiddos came up on Friday night to help me prepare. And by prepare, I mean my sister and I spent all evening Friday trying to figure out how the hell to get my hair to hold a curl.
Our attempts were a resounding failure despite the combined advice of our Facebook lovelies, so we quite for the night and got everything together for Saturday.
Saturday morning, while sis...
I've officially survived my first signing, and I have to say it was a blast! My mom, sister, and the kiddos came up on Friday night to help me prepare. And by prepare, I mean my sister and I spent all evening Friday trying to figure out how the hell to get my hair to hold a curl. Our attempts were a resounding failure despite the combined advice of our Facebook lovelies, so we quite for the night and got everything together for Saturday.
Saturday morning, while sis...
November 6, 2013
Book Signings, Haunted Houses, and NaNo, Oh my!
*waves madly*
Hello, lovelies! We're almost through the first week of NaNo and I think I'm on track to finish. Notice I said I think. I'm too lazy to look it up and see if I'm on schedule or not. But I think I am, so I'm cool with my choice to continue being lazy instead of confirming. It's Wednesday, sue me.
My first book signing is this Saturday. I'm crazy nervous, and oh so excited. I get to sip hot chocolate and chit chat with my favorite people (you guys!) for 2 hours. I can totally...
Hello, lovelies! We're almost through the first week of NaNo and I think I'm on track to finish. Notice I said I think. I'm too lazy to look it up and see if I'm on schedule or not. But I think I am, so I'm cool with my choice to continue being lazy instead of confirming. It's Wednesday, sue me.
My first book signing is this Saturday. I'm crazy nervous, and oh so excited. I get to sip hot chocolate and chit chat with my favorite people (you guys!) for 2 hours. I can totally...
November 3, 2013
Myth or Monster Monday: The Tragic Stupidity of Icarus
It's Monday again. Dammit. But, I have another myth for you! This is one of my all-time favorites. The story of Icarus.
Artist: elmoheadDaedalus, a brilliant craftsman, was hired by Minos, the King of Crete, the complete the Labyrinth to contain the Minotaur. But when Theseus, whom the king despised, came to slay the monster, Daedalus assisted him by giving the King's daughter, Ariadne, a ball of string to pass along to the hero. As a result of this assistance, Theseus was able to kill the M...
Artist: elmoheadDaedalus, a brilliant craftsman, was hired by Minos, the King of Crete, the complete the Labyrinth to contain the Minotaur. But when Theseus, whom the king despised, came to slay the monster, Daedalus assisted him by giving the King's daughter, Ariadne, a ball of string to pass along to the hero. As a result of this assistance, Theseus was able to kill the M...
October 28, 2013
Teaser Tuesday: Burning Rain #flashfiction
Happy Tuesday, lovelies.
This isn't a teaser so much as a little writing exercise. When words won't flow, I find a photograph, usually on Tumblr, that speaks to me, and try to capture the image in words. This is one of those attempts.
It's a little steamy, but hey, I never promised G ratings around here! Enjoy. :)
Water falls in thick drops, sliding off his skin and onto mine. It's cool where it lands, like little spots of relief on overheated skin, but I barely feel it. Blades of w...
This isn't a teaser so much as a little writing exercise. When words won't flow, I find a photograph, usually on Tumblr, that speaks to me, and try to capture the image in words. This is one of those attempts.
It's a little steamy, but hey, I never promised G ratings around here! Enjoy. :)
Water falls in thick drops, sliding off his skin and onto mine. It's cool where it lands, like little spots of relief on overheated skin, but I barely feel it. Blades of w...
