Sherri Coner's Blog, page 2
February 14, 2013
Spring and summer laughs
Still working on one more book for beach fun. Want to think about sandy fingers turning the pages!!
February 8, 2013
Honesty Among Females
Yesterday, I hauled books into the Marco Island Center for the Arts, to participate in their first Author Fest and mine, too. Once again, I was reminded that women of all ages and all walks of life love to laugh. They don't mind that I'm a bit off-color... after all, I do offer humor. But I also offer life. I don't sugar coat. I won't avoid subjects just because some people might be offended... In my world, which is composed of lots and lots of women, both married and single, younger, older, timid, bolder.. women are sexual people. They are capable and energetic. They can be a little bit bratty..they can cuss a blue streak. So what? I talk about what's real... we all deserve that honesty. We are powerful adult women. And we should celebrate that every day.
February 6, 2013
Pushy Plots
Here's the problem: All these different characters hang around in my head, waiting for their turn to show up on the pages of one of my books. It's a good problem to have... if I could invent a way to clone myself. But because that's not possible- and that is a GOOD thing- I spend a lot of time feeling anxious about my time. Does that even make sense?
Last time I dreamed another book. And today, I am fighting off the need to at least start the book. But I have two others ahead of it... I have a headache and hives. Not fun.
Hang with me, though. I'm going as fast as I can!
Last time I dreamed another book. And today, I am fighting off the need to at least start the book. But I have two others ahead of it... I have a headache and hives. Not fun.
Hang with me, though. I'm going as fast as I can!
February 5, 2013
Celebrate YOU
I'll be setting up shop this Thursday at my very first authorfest, scheduled in Marco Island... I'm excited and nervous. But I will be there anyway.
This year is all about stepping past my comfort zone without even looking to see the other side.. or if there even is another side.
I'm interested in doing everything that makes my heart go crazy.. and so, new experiences and adventures have to be part of my life now. I need that.
Here I come, world! Me and my very gawdy flamingo... we will be there, hoping to spread the word that my books are funny but they are also heartfelt.. and they each have a message for women.. find and celebrate your power!
This year is all about stepping past my comfort zone without even looking to see the other side.. or if there even is another side.
I'm interested in doing everything that makes my heart go crazy.. and so, new experiences and adventures have to be part of my life now. I need that.
Here I come, world! Me and my very gawdy flamingo... we will be there, hoping to spread the word that my books are funny but they are also heartfelt.. and they each have a message for women.. find and celebrate your power!
January 30, 2013
Willows in your heart
Here's something wonderful... first thing this morning, I read a beautiful email from a woman who recently finished reading my latest book, "Forever the Willows."
I could immediately feel and know for a fact that she took from the pages what I so much wanted to give... and then from that wonderful moment, I saw three amazing reviews on Amazon. Those readers too - well they definitely "got" what I was hoping to give.
All of my work- even if it's funny- has a message for women...whether it's about how and why you should dump a self absorbed ass to why we should take care of ourselves like we care for everyone around us.
"Forever the Willows" is about the deepest part of the heart, where pain sometimes hangs around for years, unable to heal.
To those of you who commit to read my work- I thank you so very much. And for those who read "Willows," I do hope you will open your heart as you open the book. And give yourself the chance to really feel what your dear friends mean to you. After that, make sure you tell them so! And share Willows with the girlfriends you love most! There's nothing more wonderful than a well-loved book- with dog-eared pages and little notes and lots of thoughts.
Be happy, Girls!
I could immediately feel and know for a fact that she took from the pages what I so much wanted to give... and then from that wonderful moment, I saw three amazing reviews on Amazon. Those readers too - well they definitely "got" what I was hoping to give.
All of my work- even if it's funny- has a message for women...whether it's about how and why you should dump a self absorbed ass to why we should take care of ourselves like we care for everyone around us.
"Forever the Willows" is about the deepest part of the heart, where pain sometimes hangs around for years, unable to heal.
To those of you who commit to read my work- I thank you so very much. And for those who read "Willows," I do hope you will open your heart as you open the book. And give yourself the chance to really feel what your dear friends mean to you. After that, make sure you tell them so! And share Willows with the girlfriends you love most! There's nothing more wonderful than a well-loved book- with dog-eared pages and little notes and lots of thoughts.
Be happy, Girls!
January 27, 2013
Find your free gift today on Kindle!
Aw yes, it's another day of jams and bed head. But it's a delicious way to spend a quiet Sunday on the river! Love to feel these beach reads coming together!
Guess what else? Today only, you can visit Amazon.com, type my name in the search box, scroll down to "Forever the Willows," and download it FREE on Kindle!
So...get movin,' girlies! And don't forget the tissues!
Guess what else? Today only, you can visit Amazon.com, type my name in the search box, scroll down to "Forever the Willows," and download it FREE on Kindle!
So...get movin,' girlies! And don't forget the tissues!
January 26, 2013
Budding Beach Books
I'm working on books for the beach... the kind that take you away and make you laugh and allow you to daydream a little bit, too.
I fail SO miserably in the "real" world with men. But boy, in my books, I get the chance to create a perfect specimen of that other gender... from head to toe to heart.
I'm so busy on these books, however, that I'm still in my pajamas and bed head for the third day in a row! Hope no one knocks at my door today... they will get the scare of their life!
I fail SO miserably in the "real" world with men. But boy, in my books, I get the chance to create a perfect specimen of that other gender... from head to toe to heart.
I'm so busy on these books, however, that I'm still in my pajamas and bed head for the third day in a row! Hope no one knocks at my door today... they will get the scare of their life!
January 20, 2013
Here Comes Spring!
Working for many days on Beach Reads... they will be available just in time for spring and summer vacations away from stress.
While you girls are sunning and sipping little drinks with umbrellas ... (or are you the types who go after straight shots of tequila?) I hope you will have one of my books right there beside you!
While you girls are sunning and sipping little drinks with umbrellas ... (or are you the types who go after straight shots of tequila?) I hope you will have one of my books right there beside you!
January 18, 2013
Women are awesome!
Here's one reason among so many other reasons for why I love to write for and about women. It's because we are so amazing!
Women are so strong and so open to one another. We have a sub culture all our own. We seem to have an extra gene that makes us wonderfully perceptive. We share thoughts and experiences with complete strangers...everything from childbirth tips to the woes of PMS and yeast infections, lazy men, disloyal men, brat kids, fears, hurts, and all the laughter we can snag in between.
I LOVE being a woman. I am so very proud of all the ways women work together, especially in the life moments when all we have is each other. I love to celebrate women and the awesome girlfriends we are to one another.
Women are so strong and so open to one another. We have a sub culture all our own. We seem to have an extra gene that makes us wonderfully perceptive. We share thoughts and experiences with complete strangers...everything from childbirth tips to the woes of PMS and yeast infections, lazy men, disloyal men, brat kids, fears, hurts, and all the laughter we can snag in between.
I LOVE being a woman. I am so very proud of all the ways women work together, especially in the life moments when all we have is each other. I love to celebrate women and the awesome girlfriends we are to one another.
January 15, 2013
FREE Willows!
"Forever the Willows" is available FREE today as a Kindle download.
It's the story of four friends who start out as little girls playing with babydolls under a Willow tree.
As they grow and change and become women, they face the unraveling of long time secrets and they prepare for one of their most painful goodbyes... one of the Willows has terminal cancer.
This book is dedicated to the dear friends I've lost and the amazing women I still have in my life, for wisdom and laughter.
Celebrate your girlfriends. Pass this book along to those you love dearly!
It's the story of four friends who start out as little girls playing with babydolls under a Willow tree.
As they grow and change and become women, they face the unraveling of long time secrets and they prepare for one of their most painful goodbyes... one of the Willows has terminal cancer.
This book is dedicated to the dear friends I've lost and the amazing women I still have in my life, for wisdom and laughter.
Celebrate your girlfriends. Pass this book along to those you love dearly!
