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December 25, 2015
Laurie Roma's December Symposium: Somewhere Over the Rainbow
As 2015 ends, we have so much to reflect back on. There have been good times, bad times, lessons learned and new goals planned. For this month's Symposium, Laurie Roma asked her friends and fellow authors to share a little of what they have in store for 2016.
Click the link below to find out what we all had to say!
LAURIE ROMA'S DECEMBER SYMPOSIUM: SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW!
Starting in 2016, Laurie Roma will only be hosting a Symposium once or twice a year instead of each month. I know I'll miss it every month. I want to thank Laurie for asking me to be a part of this amazing event every month. I've had a blast doing it.
Click the link below to find out what we all had to say!
LAURIE ROMA'S DECEMBER SYMPOSIUM: SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW!
Starting in 2016, Laurie Roma will only be hosting a Symposium once or twice a year instead of each month. I know I'll miss it every month. I want to thank Laurie for asking me to be a part of this amazing event every month. I've had a blast doing it.
December 23, 2015
"Twas the Night Before Christmas
Happy December 24th! A Visit from St. Nicholasby Clement Clarke Moore 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; "Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donder and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!" As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night."
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads;
And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; "Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donder and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!" As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night."
December 21, 2015
Happy Solstice! Blessed Yule! Welcome Winter!
Today is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. From here on, the days get longer. Take some time today to stop and simply be. There is so much rushing around during the holiday season that we sometimes don't stop and breathe.
Happy Solstice! Blessed Yule! Welcome Winter!
Happy Solstice! Blessed Yule! Welcome Winter!
December 20, 2015
Lunaland Books reviews Wolf on the Hunt
LUNALAND BOOKShas reviewed Wolf on the Hunt. (It's up for pre-order on Amazon and will be released on January 12th.)
"N.J. Waters writing is fantastic as usual and Wolf on the hunt is really a wonderful book that I just could not put down from beginning to end."
~Alice Laybourne, Lunaland Books
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"N.J. Waters writing is fantastic as usual and Wolf on the hunt is really a wonderful book that I just could not put down from beginning to end."
~Alice Laybourne, Lunaland Books
READ ENTIRE REVIEW
Over at the Coffee Thoughts Blog
I'm over at the COFFEE THOUGHTS BLOG sharing an excerpt from Wolf from the Past, my latest release from Samhain Publishing. Be sure to stop by and check it out.
COFFEE THOUGHTS BLOG
COFFEE THOUGHTS BLOG
December 18, 2015
Holiday movies and TV Shows
Throughout the entire month of December, I watch as many of my favorite and classic holiday movies as I can. The movies and TV shows I enjoy tend to be the ones that say something positive about life or humanity. At Christmas time, I just like to feel good.
Here's my Top Ten List:
10. Little Women (The Winona Ryder version.) "I'm so desolated."
9. Scrooged (Bill Murray) "It's the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer."
8. A Christmas Carol (Alistair Sim) "Humbug!"
7. How The Grinch Stole Christmas (The animated version. A mean one, but a great one.) "You can't stop Christmas from coming!"
6. A Charlie Brown Christmas (I never get tired of watching the dust rise off of Pigpen when he sings or seeing that little, scrawny tree grow into a veritable forest.) "Can somebody please tell me the true meaning of Christmas?" "Sure, Charlie Brown."
5. It's A Wonderful Life (This one makes me cry, especially at the end.) "To my big brother George, the richest man in town!"
4. A Muppet Family Christmas (Swedish Chef meets the Bird of his dreams!) "Be careful of the icy patch!"
3. A Muppet Christmas Carol (Gonzo the Great plays Mist-uh Dickens himself) "Darkness was cheap, and Scrooge liked it."
2. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Not mean, just nutty.) "That tree will never go in our yard, Dad." "It's not going in our yard, Russ. It's going in our living room."
1. Scrooge (The Albert Finney version). "You wish to remain anonymous, sir?" "I wish to be left alone!"
A newer favorite is the movie Arthur Christmas. And, of course, I have to watch Frosty the Snowman. What are some of your favorite holiday television shows and movies?
Here's my Top Ten List:
10. Little Women (The Winona Ryder version.) "I'm so desolated."
9. Scrooged (Bill Murray) "It's the one night of the year when we all act a little nicer."
8. A Christmas Carol (Alistair Sim) "Humbug!"
7. How The Grinch Stole Christmas (The animated version. A mean one, but a great one.) "You can't stop Christmas from coming!"
6. A Charlie Brown Christmas (I never get tired of watching the dust rise off of Pigpen when he sings or seeing that little, scrawny tree grow into a veritable forest.) "Can somebody please tell me the true meaning of Christmas?" "Sure, Charlie Brown."
5. It's A Wonderful Life (This one makes me cry, especially at the end.) "To my big brother George, the richest man in town!"
4. A Muppet Family Christmas (Swedish Chef meets the Bird of his dreams!) "Be careful of the icy patch!"
3. A Muppet Christmas Carol (Gonzo the Great plays Mist-uh Dickens himself) "Darkness was cheap, and Scrooge liked it."
2. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Not mean, just nutty.) "That tree will never go in our yard, Dad." "It's not going in our yard, Russ. It's going in our living room."
1. Scrooge (The Albert Finney version). "You wish to remain anonymous, sir?" "I wish to be left alone!"
A newer favorite is the movie Arthur Christmas. And, of course, I have to watch Frosty the Snowman. What are some of your favorite holiday television shows and movies?
Over at Redz World Reviews
I'm over at REDZ WORLD REVIEWS today talking about what I'm thankful for. Comment for a chance to win a download from my backlist.
December 17, 2015
Into the Flames only 99-cents for limited time
The INTO THE FLAMES is available again for the low price of $0.99, but it's for a limited time so buy now.
If you love romance stories about brave, heroic firefighters, you won't be able to resist this anthology with stories by Nina Pierce, Desiree Holt, Cindy Spencer Pape, Liz Crowe, Adele Downs, Sam Cheever and me, N.J. Walters.
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Firefighters. The word ignites bold images of heroes in dust covered helmets and ash stained turnouts who defy the odds and press on in the presence of danger.
Men of Valor . A dedicated brotherhood of first responders whose honor, strength, and courage overcome obstacles to save lives.
Into The Flames . Seven NYT, USA Today, bestselling and award-winning authors offer romantic suspense, contemporary, historical, and paranormal tales of tough, iconic heroes who risk it all for their communities—but at the end of the day, seek the tender embrace of the women they love.JOIN US ON THE ADVENTURE…~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Rescue Me by NYT and USA TodayBestselling Author N.J. Walters When firefighter Frank Ellis rescues an old flame from a burning building, sparks ignite. He’ll do anything to protect her, even if it means she discovers he’s a mythical phoenix.
Flashpoint by Award-Winning Author Desiree Holt...When everything explodes
Where There's Smoke by Award-Winning Author Cindy Spencer PapeFirefighting in the 1920's is dangerous business, but so is falling in love.
FireBrew by Amazon Bestselling AuthorLiz CroweFate throws them together. But the horrific memory of a fiery disaster could tear them apart.
Hook Me Up by Bestselling and Award-Winning Author Adele DownsFiremen don't free cats from trees anymore—until a pretty schoolteacher gets trapped on a limb with her kitten and the county's hottest firefighter comes to their rescue.
Slow Burner by USA Today Bestselling Author Sam CheeverA love that burns slowly burns longest, creating the greatest heat.
Uncontrolled Burn: A RISEN Team Novel by USA Today Bestselling Author Nina PierceA woman forced to live a life she didn’t choose. A vampire bound by honor to protect humans. A deadly game of revenge that threatens both their lives …
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About The Authors:
N.J. Walters is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author who’s always been a voracious reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves, dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to live it.
Desiree Holt is an award-winning author known the world over as The Oldest Living Erotic Romance Author. She has won an EPIC E-Book Award, the Holt Medallion and many other awards. She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in The Village Voice, The Daily Beast, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The London Daily Mail and numerous other national and international publications.
Cindy Spencer Pape is an award-winning author of 19 novels and more than 40 shorter works. She lives in southeast Michigan. When not hard at work writing she can be found dressing up for steampunk parties and Renaissance fairs, or with her nose buried in a book.
Liz Crowe is an Amazon best-selling author of 27 books, mom of three, Realtor, beer blogger, brewery marketing expert, and sports fan. She is a Kentucky native and graduate of the University of Louisville currently living in Ann Arbor. She has decades of experience in sales and fund raising, plus an eight-year stint as a three-continent, ex-pat trailing spouse. Her early forays into the publishing world led to a groundbreaking fiction hybrid, “Unconventional Romance. Worth the Risk,” which has gained thousands of fans and followers interested less in the “HEA” and more in the “WHA” (“What Happens After?”).
Adele Downs is the best-selling, award-winning author of more than 20 romance titles, including those written under another pen name, and is a former journalist with hundreds of articles to her credit. When not writing in her home office in rural Pennsylvania, she can be found reading a book on the nearest beach or riding in her convertible.
Sam Cheever is a USA TodayBestselling author who writes romantic paranormal/fantasy and mystery/suspense, creating stories that celebrate the joy of love in all its forms. Known for writing great characters, snappy dialogue, and unique and exhilarating stories, Sam is the award-winning author of 50+ books and has been writing for over a decade under several noms de plume.
Nina Pierce is a USA Today Bestselling author who spends her days at the keyboard writing stories of fated loves and soul mates, blissfully creating chaos for her characters by throwing in a villain or two, a little murder and a whole lot of mayhem as they struggle toward their happy-ever-afters. When she’s not writing, Nina enjoys spending time with her soul mate of nearly 40 years, their three adult children, one love-sick son-in-law and two precious grandsons.
If you love romance stories about brave, heroic firefighters, you won't be able to resist this anthology with stories by Nina Pierce, Desiree Holt, Cindy Spencer Pape, Liz Crowe, Adele Downs, Sam Cheever and me, N.J. Walters.
BUY FROM AMAZON
Firefighters. The word ignites bold images of heroes in dust covered helmets and ash stained turnouts who defy the odds and press on in the presence of danger.
Men of Valor . A dedicated brotherhood of first responders whose honor, strength, and courage overcome obstacles to save lives.
Into The Flames . Seven NYT, USA Today, bestselling and award-winning authors offer romantic suspense, contemporary, historical, and paranormal tales of tough, iconic heroes who risk it all for their communities—but at the end of the day, seek the tender embrace of the women they love.JOIN US ON THE ADVENTURE…~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Rescue Me by NYT and USA TodayBestselling Author N.J. Walters When firefighter Frank Ellis rescues an old flame from a burning building, sparks ignite. He’ll do anything to protect her, even if it means she discovers he’s a mythical phoenix.
Flashpoint by Award-Winning Author Desiree Holt...When everything explodes
Where There's Smoke by Award-Winning Author Cindy Spencer PapeFirefighting in the 1920's is dangerous business, but so is falling in love.
FireBrew by Amazon Bestselling AuthorLiz CroweFate throws them together. But the horrific memory of a fiery disaster could tear them apart.
Hook Me Up by Bestselling and Award-Winning Author Adele DownsFiremen don't free cats from trees anymore—until a pretty schoolteacher gets trapped on a limb with her kitten and the county's hottest firefighter comes to their rescue.
Slow Burner by USA Today Bestselling Author Sam CheeverA love that burns slowly burns longest, creating the greatest heat.
Uncontrolled Burn: A RISEN Team Novel by USA Today Bestselling Author Nina PierceA woman forced to live a life she didn’t choose. A vampire bound by honor to protect humans. A deadly game of revenge that threatens both their lives …
BUY FROM AMAZON
About The Authors:
N.J. Walters is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author who’s always been a voracious reader, and now she spends her days writing novels of her own. Vampires, werewolves, dragons, time-travelers, seductive handymen, and next-door neighbors with smoldering good looks—all vie for her attention. It’s a tough life, but someone’s got to live it.
Desiree Holt is an award-winning author known the world over as The Oldest Living Erotic Romance Author. She has won an EPIC E-Book Award, the Holt Medallion and many other awards. She has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and in The Village Voice, The Daily Beast, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The London Daily Mail and numerous other national and international publications.
Cindy Spencer Pape is an award-winning author of 19 novels and more than 40 shorter works. She lives in southeast Michigan. When not hard at work writing she can be found dressing up for steampunk parties and Renaissance fairs, or with her nose buried in a book.
Liz Crowe is an Amazon best-selling author of 27 books, mom of three, Realtor, beer blogger, brewery marketing expert, and sports fan. She is a Kentucky native and graduate of the University of Louisville currently living in Ann Arbor. She has decades of experience in sales and fund raising, plus an eight-year stint as a three-continent, ex-pat trailing spouse. Her early forays into the publishing world led to a groundbreaking fiction hybrid, “Unconventional Romance. Worth the Risk,” which has gained thousands of fans and followers interested less in the “HEA” and more in the “WHA” (“What Happens After?”).
Adele Downs is the best-selling, award-winning author of more than 20 romance titles, including those written under another pen name, and is a former journalist with hundreds of articles to her credit. When not writing in her home office in rural Pennsylvania, she can be found reading a book on the nearest beach or riding in her convertible.
Sam Cheever is a USA TodayBestselling author who writes romantic paranormal/fantasy and mystery/suspense, creating stories that celebrate the joy of love in all its forms. Known for writing great characters, snappy dialogue, and unique and exhilarating stories, Sam is the award-winning author of 50+ books and has been writing for over a decade under several noms de plume.
Nina Pierce is a USA Today Bestselling author who spends her days at the keyboard writing stories of fated loves and soul mates, blissfully creating chaos for her characters by throwing in a villain or two, a little murder and a whole lot of mayhem as they struggle toward their happy-ever-afters. When she’s not writing, Nina enjoys spending time with her soul mate of nearly 40 years, their three adult children, one love-sick son-in-law and two precious grandsons.
Interview at Author Classifieds
Check out my interview over atAUTHOR CLASSIFIEDS!
I'm talking about Rescue Me, my novella in the Into the Flames boxed set.
December 15, 2015
Samhain Publishing eBook Sale!
Samhain Publishing has their eBooks 40% off for a limited time. http://bit.ly/1JOQBil
A great time to buy any of my books that you're missing or have been wanting to try.
https://www.samhainpublishing.com/author/304/n-j-walters
