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December 21, 2014
Christmas Food Court Flash Mob, Hallelujah Chorus - Must See!
This is a few years old but I love it!
December 20, 2014
Happy Winters Solstice
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!
Countdown to Chistmas--Favorite 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.
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?
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?
December 17, 2014
Taming the Alpha on the USA Today Best-Selling Books List
TAMING THE ALPHA has hit #41 on the USA Today Best-Selling Books List!
This is a dream come true. I can't tell you how proud I am to be a part of this amazing project with such a wonderful group of talented authors.
Thank you to everyone who has bought Taming the Alpha and making this possible!
This is a dream come true. I can't tell you how proud I am to be a part of this amazing project with such a wonderful group of talented authors.
Thank you to everyone who has bought Taming the Alpha and making this possible!
December 13, 2014
Smutketeers Annual 12 Days of Christmas Celebration and Giveaway!
I'm one of the authors being featured on Day 5 of the SMUTKETEERS ANNUAL 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS. There are tons of prizes to be won, so stop by and be sure to leave a comment.
I'm offering up a download from my backlist as a prize.
December 8, 2014
Taming the Alpha is finally here!
Taming the Alpha is now available!
Be sure to check out this Limited Time Boxed Set featuring 25 Alpha Tales from NYT, USA Today and National Bestselling Authors!
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When an alpha is too hot to handle, what's a girl to do? Simple...Tame the Alpha and make him purr.
From deliciously sizzling contemporary bad boys, to pulse-tingling paranormal hotties, you're sure to fall in love and in lust with any or all of these alphas. Over twenty fabulous authors bring their A-game to tempt your every desire.
Anthology Includes: Werewolves & Shifters, Demons & Devils, Paranormal & Urban, Military, Vampires, Genetic Engineering, Witches & Wizards, Contemporary, Special Forces, Dystopia, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Special Forces, Dragons, Demons, Billionaires, Magic, Fantasy, Futuristics and so much more!
(Thank you to Sidney Bristol for this amazing graphic.)
My story is Coming Home, a sexy contemporary novella.
BLURB:
Burned out from his last assignment, DEA agent Tobias Slater has come home to Chicago a changed man. Disillusioned and uncertain about his future, the last thing he expects is to run into Kansas Fielding on his first night home.
Kansas has loved Tobias for years. They shared one memorable kiss two years ago before he walked away. Now he’s back, and this time she’s willing to do whatever it takes to make him admit his feelings for her.
Be sure to check out this Limited Time Boxed Set featuring 25 Alpha Tales from NYT, USA Today and National Bestselling Authors!
BUY FROM AMAZON
When an alpha is too hot to handle, what's a girl to do? Simple...Tame the Alpha and make him purr.
From deliciously sizzling contemporary bad boys, to pulse-tingling paranormal hotties, you're sure to fall in love and in lust with any or all of these alphas. Over twenty fabulous authors bring their A-game to tempt your every desire.
Anthology Includes: Werewolves & Shifters, Demons & Devils, Paranormal & Urban, Military, Vampires, Genetic Engineering, Witches & Wizards, Contemporary, Special Forces, Dystopia, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Suspense, Special Forces, Dragons, Demons, Billionaires, Magic, Fantasy, Futuristics and so much more!
(Thank you to Sidney Bristol for this amazing graphic.)
My story is Coming Home, a sexy contemporary novella.
BLURB:
Burned out from his last assignment, DEA agent Tobias Slater has come home to Chicago a changed man. Disillusioned and uncertain about his future, the last thing he expects is to run into Kansas Fielding on his first night home.
Kansas has loved Tobias for years. They shared one memorable kiss two years ago before he walked away. Now he’s back, and this time she’s willing to do whatever it takes to make him admit his feelings for her.
December 6, 2014
A Hot Holiday Novella
Looking for a hot holiday novella? Then be sure to check out The Gift of Shayla.
Adam Lancaster has been in love with Rob McKeith—and attracted to Rob’s wife, Shayla—for years, but he fears their friendship would be over if they knew the truth. So he’s thrilled when his secret fantasy becomes reality and the couple offers him a very special gift: a sensual Christmas Eve in their bedroom…
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Adam Lancaster has been in love with Rob McKeith—and attracted to Rob’s wife, Shayla—for years, but he fears their friendship would be over if they knew the truth. So he’s thrilled when his secret fantasy becomes reality and the couple offers him a very special gift: a sensual Christmas Eve in their bedroom…
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Character Interview--Cole Blanchard at RLF
Cole Blanchard, the very sexy werewolf hero from Wolf on the Run is being interviewed over at ROMANCE LIVES FOREVER. Stop by and check it out!
December 4, 2014
A Christmas Quickie
We're all so busy this time of year. There are halls to be decked, food to be prepared and presents to buy. Then there are all the social obligations, Christmas pageants and the like to schedule in. There's not much time for reading.
But there's always time for a Quickie. No, not that kind of quickie. (Although that's not a bad idea either.) But a quick read. Something you can pick up and read in one sitting while you're relaxing after a hard day of work or shopping. Right now, JESSAMYN'S CHRISTMAS GIFT is only 99 cents at Ellora's Cave and $1.24 at Amazon. Be sure to treat yourself this EC Christmas Quickie.
BLURB:
It's Christmas Eve and Jessamyn Parker waits by the fireside in her boyfriend's house. She expects him home any minute after being away for three months on business. Clad only in a slinky teddy and sprawled beneath the Christmas tree, she plans to surprise him. But instead of her boyfriend, a complete stranger surprises her.
Caleb Morgan is the new sheriff, and unbeknownst to her, he is also the new owner of the house. Jessamyn flees back to her own home, determined to forget not only her boyfriend's betrayal, but also the heated desire that Caleb has sparked within her.While Jessamyn is shocked by his appearance, Caleb is enthralled by her. But Jessamyn has had more than enough of men.
Now, one year later, it's Christmas time again, and Jessamyn is still swearing off men. But Caleb has other ideas. The only thing he wants for Christmas is the same thing he wanted last year and didn't quite get — Jessamyn Parker under his tree.
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But there's always time for a Quickie. No, not that kind of quickie. (Although that's not a bad idea either.) But a quick read. Something you can pick up and read in one sitting while you're relaxing after a hard day of work or shopping. Right now, JESSAMYN'S CHRISTMAS GIFT is only 99 cents at Ellora's Cave and $1.24 at Amazon. Be sure to treat yourself this EC Christmas Quickie.
BLURB:
It's Christmas Eve and Jessamyn Parker waits by the fireside in her boyfriend's house. She expects him home any minute after being away for three months on business. Clad only in a slinky teddy and sprawled beneath the Christmas tree, she plans to surprise him. But instead of her boyfriend, a complete stranger surprises her.
Caleb Morgan is the new sheriff, and unbeknownst to her, he is also the new owner of the house. Jessamyn flees back to her own home, determined to forget not only her boyfriend's betrayal, but also the heated desire that Caleb has sparked within her.While Jessamyn is shocked by his appearance, Caleb is enthralled by her. But Jessamyn has had more than enough of men.
Now, one year later, it's Christmas time again, and Jessamyn is still swearing off men. But Caleb has other ideas. The only thing he wants for Christmas is the same thing he wanted last year and didn't quite get — Jessamyn Parker under his tree.
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December 1, 2014
December Newsletter Now Available!
The December issue of Awakening Desires—the Newsletter of Romance Author N.J. Walters—is now available.
Be sure to check out all the latest news, contests and an excerpt.
As always, some lucky newsletter subscriber wins a prize. All you have to do to be eligible to win is go to Awakening Desires Newsletter and join. While you’re there, you can check out back issues of the newsletter.
Be sure to check out all the latest news, contests and an excerpt.
As always, some lucky newsletter subscriber wins a prize. All you have to do to be eligible to win is go to Awakening Desires Newsletter and join. While you’re there, you can check out back issues of the newsletter.
