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December 23, 2018
Talking Holiday Traditions over at Delilah Devlin's Blog
We all have holiday traditions. Want to know some of mine? Drop on over to DELILAH DEVLIN'S BLOG.
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December 22, 2018
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you all. Being a wr...
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you all.
Being a writer is an amazing job, but I wouldn’t be able to do it for a living if it weren’t for all your support. So thank you from the bottom of my heart to each and every one of you who has bought one of my books this past year.
Every time you “Like” or share one of my Facebook posts, I appreciate it. When you help spread the word about my books, follow me on my various social media platforms, or leave reviews I’m grateful.
Whatever holiday you celebrate—and even if you don’t celebrate at all—I wish you all much happiness. And may you have a healthy and prosperous New Year!
December 21, 2018
December 16, 2018
5 Tips to Help During the Holiday Season
The holidays are here. And while this is a joyous time of year, it’s also filled with stress due to unrealistic expectations we put on ourselves to create the perfect celebration. Here are five simple tips to help you get through the season with your sanity intact.
1. Be realistic. You can’t do it all and trying to do it all just leaves you frazzled. Pick a few traditions that are important to you and your family and shoot for those. You and your family will enjoy the holidays more if you’re not all stressed.
2. Learn to say no. You don’t have to accept every invitation or fulfill everyone’s expectations. Say yes to the things you really want to do and politely decline the rest.
3. Delegate. Put your spouse or significant other and kids to work. They can pitch in with the preparations. Let go of how you would do something and let them do it their way. Too many times we are perfectionists and hold on to control instead of just letting go.
4. Take some alone time. Whether it’s five minutes before everyone else wakes in the morning or a solo walk around the neighborhood after supper. It’s important to be able to stop and take a breath, maybe work in a little exercise while you’re at it.
5. Find some non-holiday activity that reduces stress. Listen to music. Work out. Take a walk. When I’m stressed I read. You might not have much time, but even fifteen or twenty minutes can get you back on an even keel.
1. Be realistic. You can’t do it all and trying to do it all just leaves you frazzled. Pick a few traditions that are important to you and your family and shoot for those. You and your family will enjoy the holidays more if you’re not all stressed.
2. Learn to say no. You don’t have to accept every invitation or fulfill everyone’s expectations. Say yes to the things you really want to do and politely decline the rest.
3. Delegate. Put your spouse or significant other and kids to work. They can pitch in with the preparations. Let go of how you would do something and let them do it their way. Too many times we are perfectionists and hold on to control instead of just letting go.
4. Take some alone time. Whether it’s five minutes before everyone else wakes in the morning or a solo walk around the neighborhood after supper. It’s important to be able to stop and take a breath, maybe work in a little exercise while you’re at it.
5. Find some non-holiday activity that reduces stress. Listen to music. Work out. Take a walk. When I’m stressed I read. You might not have much time, but even fifteen or twenty minutes can get you back on an even keel.
December 13, 2018
Throwback Thursday--Discovering Dani
THROWBACK THURSDAY--Discovering Dani. Here are some fun facts:
Did you know that Discovering Dani was the first book I ever wrote? It wasn't my first published--that was Annabelle Lee, now published as Uncovering Annabelle. It's the first book in my Jamesville contemporary romance series. It was originally written with the Silhouette Romance line in mind. I wrote it in 1996.
I rewrote it many times and finally found a home for it with Samhain Publishing. When Samhain closed it found a home with Entangled Publishing. I wrote The Way Home right after, so they were the first two books I ever wrote. Annabelle Lee came after that. So Discovering Dani and The Way Home are "sweeter" in tone than the rest of the series and the rest of my books.
Discovering Dani Jamesville, Book 1 Dani O'Rourke is no stranger to hard work. She’s been raising her two brothers alone since their parents died and she owns and operates her own business, O’Rourke Cleaning Services. Spending all her time working and looking after her family means she’s never had time for men. And if she was going to look for a relationship, it wouldn’t be with an arrogant and cynical man like Burke. A brush with death has successful businessman Burke questioning his priorities. He’s come to Jamesville for some peace and quiet to figure out what to do with the rest of his life. Catching a woman breaking into his cabin certainly isn’t part of his plan, nor is being attracted to her after her finds out just how wrong he was about her. Burke finds himself caught up in Dani’s family, but is there room in such a gentle woman’s life for a man as hard as him? Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074DYVLJFEntangled Publishing: https://entangledpublishing.com/discovering-dani.htmlB&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/discovering-dani-n-j-walters/1013241610iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/discovering-dani/id1265731269Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/discovering-dani-2
Did you know that Discovering Dani was the first book I ever wrote? It wasn't my first published--that was Annabelle Lee, now published as Uncovering Annabelle. It's the first book in my Jamesville contemporary romance series. It was originally written with the Silhouette Romance line in mind. I wrote it in 1996.
I rewrote it many times and finally found a home for it with Samhain Publishing. When Samhain closed it found a home with Entangled Publishing. I wrote The Way Home right after, so they were the first two books I ever wrote. Annabelle Lee came after that. So Discovering Dani and The Way Home are "sweeter" in tone than the rest of the series and the rest of my books.
Discovering Dani Jamesville, Book 1 Dani O'Rourke is no stranger to hard work. She’s been raising her two brothers alone since their parents died and she owns and operates her own business, O’Rourke Cleaning Services. Spending all her time working and looking after her family means she’s never had time for men. And if she was going to look for a relationship, it wouldn’t be with an arrogant and cynical man like Burke. A brush with death has successful businessman Burke questioning his priorities. He’s come to Jamesville for some peace and quiet to figure out what to do with the rest of his life. Catching a woman breaking into his cabin certainly isn’t part of his plan, nor is being attracted to her after her finds out just how wrong he was about her. Burke finds himself caught up in Dani’s family, but is there room in such a gentle woman’s life for a man as hard as him? Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074DYVLJFEntangled Publishing: https://entangledpublishing.com/discovering-dani.htmlB&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/discovering-dani-n-j-walters/1013241610iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/discovering-dani/id1265731269Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/discovering-dani-2
December 12, 2018
Writer Wednesday--Sheryl Nantus and Warrior Nights
Warrior Nights by Sheryl Nantus is up for pre-order!Warrior Nights
Odin's Bastards #2
Liam Wolfson, the professional assassin, is dead. His new persona, Jack Hammerson, lives in a small town in Colorado, happy helping out as many of the townsfolk as he can. It’s his way of working toward some kind of redemption for his sins. Until one night when an amnesiac woman falls into his arms, calling out his old name...
Kara remembers nothing about her previous life, only brief glimpses of an old lover and their time together... but she knows her fate is entwined with Liam's. Then there’s the familiarity with all things Valkyrie and Valhalla. She worries she might be going crazy.
Liam has worked hard to hide all traces of his old life, but Kara rips old wounds open as their old feelings for each other come rushing back. But it's not just Kara who's come to town looking for answers. When mercenaries arrive looking for Liam, he’ll need Kara to remember what she’s capable of if either of them is going to survive... Entangled Publishing: https://entangledpublishing.com/warrior-nights.html Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L884QCD/
December 11, 2018
Tuesday Teaser--Drakon's Tear
It took every ounce of his self control not to shift and go on a killing rampage. The thought of some unknown man hurting Abigail made him want to roar, to lay waste to the entire city. No, the world.
Maybe a bit excessive, but he didn’t care at the moment.
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Maybe a bit excessive, but he didn’t care at the moment.
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December 5, 2018
The Gift of Shayla
'Tis the season to read a M/M/F Christmas novella. And only 99-cents!
The Gift of Shayla
One night to indulge their wildest desires…
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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The Gift of ShaylaOne night to indulge their wildest desires…
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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November 29, 2018
Meet Vasili Zima over at the RLF Blog
Meet Vasili Zima, drakon and hero of Drakon's Tear, over at the ROMANCE LIVES FOREVER BLOG. Be sure to stop by and check it out.GO TO INTERVIEW
