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December 19, 2014
A Christmas Tale
Conversation at the Penny Watson house last night...
Son: Hey Mom.
Me: Yeah.
Son: You know that Jewish family who lives down the street? At the house with no lights and no tree and no Christmas decorations?
Me: Yeah.
Son: Our house looks exactly like that. EXCEPT WE'RE NOT JEWISH!
Me: What's your point?
Son: Are we ever going to put up our Christmas decorations this year?
After my son shamed me into admitting I was a bit behind with my Christmas preparation (no cookies, no gingerbread house, no decor...
December 5, 2014
Release Day Giveaway for SOLVING FOR NIC: Kindle Paperwhite and More!
I am super excited for the release of SOLVING FOR NIC by Lexxi Callahan! Lexxi writes steamy southern-style romance. This new release--book #2 in the Southern Style Series--has an adorable smarty-pants heroine and a swoon-worthy hero who is a master of seduction. SMOKY HOT, BABY!
To celebrate the release of her new book, Lexxi is offering an amazing giveaway. One lucky winner at my blog will get a $15 gift card, and also have a chance to win the grand prize of a Kindle Paperwhite!
Here are the...
December 3, 2014
DON'T FORGET! Holiday Bash and Book Sale on Saturday December 6th!
LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!
7 Reasons to attend PENNY WATSON'S HOLIDAY BASH AND BOOKFAIR on Saturday Dec. 6, from 12-4 pmat the Residence Inn, Needham MA
1. YOU NEED STOCKING STUFFERS!
What's better for holiday gifts than BOOKS? Also...fun promo items, jewelry, give-away baskets, and more!
2. YOU LOVE SCHMOOZING!
There will be enthusiastic, fun-loving readers, authors, bloggers, friends, and family who want to hang out, chat, drink cocktails, and maybe sway to the holiday mus...
December 1, 2014
Penelope's 2014 Top 20 List
It's that time again! Time for Penelope's TOP 20 LIST! Get ready for hipster cats, psychotic mermaids, chocolate-y goodness, caveman heroes, and much much more...
1. Best Debut Collection of Short Stories...RIVER TALK by CB Anderson
This is a wonderful collection of short stories. Anderson's writing voice is at times sparse, lyrical, jarring. I adored the bittersweet snippets of life in Maine. Highly recommend this one!
2. Most Blood-Thirsty Mermaid Who Scared The Living Bejimmini...
November 21, 2014
Beard of the Day
Sleepy Hollow put me to sleep, but hell and damnation this guy is HOT! Tom Mison is a British actor who is rocking the beard. And the scraggly hair. And the 19th century Colonial American duds.
Happy Beardy Friday!Penny
November 20, 2014
Not All Indies Are Created Equal: DIY-Pub Vs. "I Run My Own Publishing Company"-Pub
Once again, I see folks on the message boards complaining about "self-pub" or "indie" authors and how shoddy "those" books are.
Problem: You can't clump every self-published book and author into the same bin.
Just as you can't clump every traditionally-published author/book into the same bin.
I just read a Harlequin filled with typos and errors.
I also read a self-published book filled with typos and errors.
I also read a trad book that was well-executed and produced. AND I also read another self-...
November 14, 2014
Updates from Penelope!
Yeti Takes a Selfie!Girls Gone Wild Party!1. SPECIAL HOLIDAY DEAL! The Klaus Brothers BOXED SET is now available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble! For a limited time (offer ends 12-31-14) you can buy books 1-3 for just 99 cents! It should be available at Kobo soon.
2. OH MY BOOKS posted a great review for SWEET ADVENTURE, and Gaby is offering an awesome give-away (Klaus soaps and books)...GO CHECK IT OUT!
3. I made a YETI WILL MAKE YOU DEADY Etsy treasury collection. Take a look!
October 31, 2014
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
From Lucy-nado!
October 29, 2014
SWEET ADVENTURE is out! #YETIWILLMAKEYOUDEADY
Celebrate the holiday season with a trip to the North Pole!
It's launch day for SWEET ADVENTURE!
Join Sven Klaus for the adventure of a lifetime. (May include run-in with sexy tabloid reporter, category four snowstorm,
diabolical paranormal plants, and unfortunate incident with a Yeti).
Now available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo!
Only 99 cents!
#JOINTHEADVENTURE#YETIWILLMAKEYOUDEADY#THEKLAUSBROTHERS
Happy Holidays!
Penny
October 20, 2014
What Took You So Long?
I've had some readers ask why it took so long to publish book #3 of the Klaus Brothers Series. Mainly, a couple of reasons.
1. I had a heart attack.*
2. I had to wait for my publishing contract to expire so I could self-pub the whole series.**
*I am fine now, but had to curtail my writing quite a bit following that health scare. I'm not allowed to sit in front of the computer for 8-10 straight hours anymore. Sedentary lifestyle = heart problems (at least for me it does). So, now I focus on short...
