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November 25, 2011
Black Friday!
The Friday after Thanksgiving is traditionally known as Black Friday. It unofficially kicks off the Christmas shopping season. It's the day where most retailers finally make it into the "black" and start turning a profit for the year. Retailers open their doors extremely early and offer crazy deals to lure people into their store so there will be plenty of bargains to get today!
If you're brave enough to venture out there today (and I'm certainly not) please stay safe and try to have fun!
November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving Day!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY FRIENDS IN THE USA! I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
November 23, 2011
Holiday Lovin'
I'll be over at the Coffee Time Romance Erotic Chat Group from 7-8 EST tonight chatting about holiday books. Stop by to chat and you might win a free download. I'll be giving away a prize to some lucky chatter. See you then!
R.I.P Anne McCaffrey
The writing world has lost a giant. Ann McCaffrey has died at the age of 85, but she has left behind a legacy that will live forever. She was the first woman to win a Hugo Award and a Nebula Award, as well as a Grand Master of science fiction, and is best known for her Dragonriders of Pern series.
Happy Birthday!
Yesterday was my birthday and I spent it in the best way possible--with my husband. We went out for lunch and a movie, which is something we love to do. The best present I can get is time together and I cherish it.
I want to thank everyone who sent birthday wishes through my Yahoo groups, Facebook and to my email account. Thank you all so very much. You helped make the day extra special!
November 21, 2011
Week in Review
I meant to write this post yesterday, but that's the kind of week it's been. Actually, the past couple of weeks have been busy and they're only going to get worse. It's the time of year when there's a lot going on. You know what I mean.
I want to start my Christmas holidays on December 22nd, but I have two books to rewrite and submit before then. And, if I get time, I want to at least get the rough draft of a novella done. We'll see. Luckily, I finished the rough draft of one of the books this past Friday so it's time to start the rewrite this morning.
Hubby and I went out last Friday to see a local band, something we haven't done in a long time. The concert was wonderful, but when we stepped outside after the show there was snow on the ground. It was a huge change from the almost 60 degree Farenheit weather we'd had that morning. Thankfully, hubby had gone to the garage and had the snowtires put on the car the day before.
I worked on my Christmas cards yesterday and I'm still glittering and expect to glitter for a while yet. What can I say, I love glittery cards. Although in my defense, hubby chose the cards this year. But I loved them too.
Made a Christmas list so I know what I need to buy. My family doesn't go crazy with gifts and we tend to give giftcards and things that can be consumed (food, wine, chocolate, movie tickets, etc...) We all decided long ago we didn't need to worry about finding room for a bunch of stuff we didn't need after the holidays are over. It simplifies things and everyone is happy.
Time to get to work if I hope to have everything done in time for the holidays. Hope you have a most excellent Monday!
November 18, 2011
Check out Jason Baca
Wow, I just got a wonderful email from fabulous cover model Jason Baca, who many of you will recognize from the cover of my book Legacy Found. He's being featured in Scene Bay Area Magazine and they've featured my cover as well. I'm absolutely thrilled for both of us!
Go Jason!
November 15, 2011
Coffee Time Romance Contest Reminder!
I'm sponsoring a contest over at Coffee Time Romance during the month of November and I'm giving away a PDF download from my backlist as a prize. (Winner's choice.)
Be sure to stop by and check out my contest and all the fabulous contests and prizes being offered by other authors!
November 14, 2011
Time To Give Thanks
I'm over at The Romance Studio Blog talking about what I'm thankful for today. Stop by and check it out.
November 11, 2011
Lest We Forget...
by John McCrae, May 1915
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
