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Forever My Girl Tour Day 5

Well it's Friday and the last day for posts until the 26th!

The week has been pretty magical and I thank all the blogs that have participated this week.

Sad news: I hsve a fractured pinky finger - left one - and writing will be incredibly slow for the next 6 weeks.

Here are today's reviews ~ I hope you enjoy them!

Novel Novice

Read My Mind

Forever My Girl Playlist

Music is a huge part of who I am. I always have my iPod or iTunes turned on and I’m constantly looking for new music. One of my best friends is a musician, so he’s always introducing me to new music. He’s also my sounding board when I find someone I like.

I have a playlist for everything with some songs making it on multiple lists. My music taste varies. While I’m not a country fan, I do enjoy some of the artists and will buy their music. I do tend to like Top 40 or this “new” alternative.

Painkillers by Eric Heatherly – This is a song that Liam “writes” to Josie, hoping to explain who he was without her in his life. Unfortunately, at this time, there isn’t a video. However, this song is a huge part of Forever My Girl and such that the first 200 people who purchase the book and email their receipt to thebeaumontseries@gmail.com will receive a free download.

It’s Time by Imagine Dragons – The title alone tells the story. It’s time for Liam to return home and face the consequences of his actions.

One and Only by Adele – This is very Josie. She’s moved on, but the ghost of Liam still lingers in her mind.

Home by Michael Buble – Home really captures what life was like for Liam on the road.

Broken by Lifehouse – There is a moment in Forever My Girl where Liam tells Josie what he looked for at each concert. This is how he felt, looking, but never finding her.

Secrets by OneRepublic – Secrets is truly fitting for both Liam and Josie as they come to terms with what’s lingering between them. Both have secrets, yet both are willing to put them aside.

Don’t You Wanna Stay – Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson – a perfect indication of Liam’s struggles where Josie is concerned.

Capture December - Day 2 - SkyCloudy and looks like snow is...

Capture December - Day 2 - Sky

Cloudy and looks like snow is looming

Capture December - Day 1 - Photo of me!And my friends Alison,...

Capture December - Day 1 - Photo of me!

And my friends Alison, Dawn & Jillian 

THEN THE FIGHT STARTED

One year, I decided to buy my mother-in-law a cemetery plot as A Christmas gift…. The next year, I didn’t buy her a gift. When she asked me why, I replied, “Well, you still haven’t used the gift I bought you last year!” And that’s how the fight started…..

My wife and I were watching Who Wants To Be A Millionaire while we were in bed. I turned to her and said, ‘Do you want to have Sex?’ ‘No,’ she answered.. I then said, ‘Is that your final answer?’ She didn’t even look at me this time, simply saying, ‘Yes..’ So I said, “Then I’d like to phone a friend.” And that’s when the fight started…

I took my wife to a restaurant. The waiter, for some reason, took my order first. “I’ll have the rump steak, rare, please.” He said, “Aren’t you worried about the mad cow?” “Nah, she can order for herself.” And that’s when the fight started…..

My wife and I were sitting at a table at her high school reunion, and she kept staring at a drunken man swigging his drink as he sat alone at a nearby table. I asked her, “Do you know him?” “Yes”, she sighed, “He’s my old boyfriend. I understand he took to drinking right after we split up those many years ago, and I hear he hasn’t been sober since.” “My God!” I said, “Who would think a person could go on celebrating that long?” And then the fight started…

When our lawn mower broke and wouldn’t run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the shed, the boat, making beer.. Always something more important to me. Finally she thought of a clever way to make her point. When I arrived home one day, I found her seated in the tall grass, busily snipping away with a tiny pair of sewing scissors. I watched silently for a short time and then went into the house. I was gone only a minute, and when I came out again I handed her a toothbrush. I said, “When you finish cutting the grass, you might as well sweep the driveway.” The doctors say I will walk again, but I will always have a limp.

My wife sat down next to me as I was flipping channels. She asked, “What’s on the TV?” I said, “Dust.” And then the fight started…

My wife was hinting about what she wanted for our upcoming anniversary. She said, “I want something shiny that goes from 0 to 150 in about 3 seconds.” I bought her a bathroom scale. And then the fight started……

After retiring, I went to the Social Security office to apply for Social Security. The woman behind the counter asked me for my driver’s license to verify my age. I looked in my pockets and realized I had left my wallet at home.. I told the woman that I was very sorry, but I would have to go home and come back later. The woman said, ‘Unbutton your shirt’. So I opened my shirt revealing my curly silver hair. She said, ‘That silver hair on your chest is proof enough for me’ and she processed my Social Security application. When I got home, I excitedly told my wife about my experience at the Social Security office. She said, ‘You should have dropped your pants. You might have gotten disability too.’ And then the fight started…

My wife was standing nude, looking in the bedroom mirror. She was not happy with what she saw and said to me, “I feel horrible; I look old, fat and ugly. I really need you to pay me a compliment.’ I replied, “Your eyesight’s damn near perfect.” And then the fight started….

I rear-ended a car this morning…the start of a REALLY bad day! The driver got out of the other car, and he was a DWARF!! He looked up at me and said ‘I am NOT Happy!’ So I said, ‘Well, which one ARE you then?’ That’s how the fight started… 

Thank You!

I want to thank everyone who participated in the cover reveal for Forever My Girl. The response has been amazing! 

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s reaction. I truly hope you enjoy the story.

Thanks again,

Heidi

Forever My Girl Cover & Countdown WidgetYesterday was...

Forever My Girl Cover & Countdown Widget

Yesterday was amazing! So much love for the Forever My Girl cover! I’m so excited to read about how many people want to read about Liam and Josie. They are truly flattered. 

If you didn’t see the cover - here it is!

Also - here is a countdown widget for sites for those interested. The lovely Jen from Late Bloomers Online made it for me :)

http://t.wbx.me/gibfa

Blog Tour - Forever My Girl

Hosted by Good Choice Reading Reviews!

We’re putting together a review tour for the book FOREVER MY GIRL by Heidi Mclaughlin. This book is a contemporary romance. 

The tour will run December 17th - 28th, Monday through Friday (Excluding Christmas eve and Christmas Day). 

We’re looking for at least 20 bloggers to participate. 

Here is the blurb and goodreads link…

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16119079-forever-my-girl

I was never supposed to be a rock star. I had my life all planned out for me. Play football in college. Go to the NFL. Marry my high school sweetheart and live happily ever after. 

I broke both our hearts that day when I told her I was leaving. I was young. I made the right decision for me, but the wrong decision for us. I’ve poured my soul into my music, but I’ve never forgotten her. Her smell, her smile. 

And now I’m going back. 

After ten years. 

I hope I can explain that after all this time. 

I still want her to be my forever girl.

If you would like to participate on this review tour, please fill out this form —» https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGFnZUQ1MmtjamRmd1lteXNLR1Iwamc6MQ

Forever My Girl Cover Reveal

The cover reveal for Forever My Girl will be revealed on November 16th! If you have a blog and are interested in posting, please let me know!

Yesterday (Saturday) I woke to the cover in my inbox and immediately had tears. OkayCreations captured everything I wanted and more. 

I can’t wait to show you and for Forever My Girl to come alive. I hope you will all be Team Beaumont after reading. 

lprocket:Bibliochaise by Nobody&coI was just thinking how...

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Bibliochaise by Nobody&co

I was just thinking how perfect this would be for my humble little apartment when I read the designer’s quote:

“Twelve years ago we lived in a tiny flat, full of books but with nowhere to sit. Problems are always the best inspirations.That same year we drew the first Bibliochaise: a cube in which to sit, with slots all around to put books in. Geometry is magic. Each time you draw a cube or a square, something wonderful can happen.”

Perfect summary. Apparently the chair can hold 300 books and (even more win) comes in a range of different colors. You can visit its home right here.