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#SixWordStory

The Six Word Story was inspired by Ernest Hemingway.Can you write a Six Word Story? 
Here are some examples I found on the internet: 
For sale: baby shoes, never worn.
Our bedroom: Two voices. I knock.
Cancel my funeral, Dad. I'm back.
It's all over: Surgery; Chemotherapy; Life.
Hated kids. Met preschooler. Future mother.
First date, awkward smiles, rewarding kiss.
Let's have some fun: 
If you wish to participate write your Six Word Story in the comments below. 

#celebratethesmallthings And More

Thanks to Lexa Cain for keeping this blog online and inline...and her wonderful co-hosts
L.G. Keltner @ Writing Off The Edge
Katie @ TheCyborgMom

YAHOO! I'm almost done with my A to Z posts! I have to admit, a teeny-weeny bit of cheating is involved....

I'm happily a member of the YA-NA Sisterhood Blog, which has awesome writers and authors! Press Here for a visit.

I'm also a new member at the Untethered Realms Blog where the authors are out of this world phenomenal! Press Here to visit Untethered Realms.

I'm a winner of an autographed copy of Chronology from Tara Tyler. YAY!! 
Amazon Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-Quills-Chronology-J-R-Rain-ebook/dp/B00QQO3M18/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1426115604&sr=1-1&keywords=chronology
My Review Partner and Wonderful Author, Nana Prah had a Book Launch this week: Extraordinary midwife, Esi Darfour, is looking to get married. She’s a master matchmaker but has no luck when it comes to her love life and has yet to find a man worthy of her. Until she has to deal with gorgeous Dr. Adam Quarshie outside of work. 

Adam is a player who refuses to get married—ever. His interest lies more in getting her into bed than in having any kind of committed relationship. Esi’s matchmaker instincts warn her to run in the other direction as quickly as possible, but her heart insists she stay…get closer…and see if what they feel for each other can change his mind. 

AMAZON Buy Link:http://www.amazon.com/Destiny-Mine-Nana-Prah-ebook/dp/B00U50Z28K/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1426115088&sr=1-1&keywords=destiny+mine

For some strange reason Amazon hasn't upped the price on my books. So if you're looking for thrilling post-apopcalytic journey TALLAS is on sale for $0.99 Cents.
http://smarturl.it/tallas

And also on Sale for $0.99 Cents is Wickedly They Dream, a paranormal thriller filled with angels, demons, and a snarky teenager, webbed in Christian Beliefs.
http://smarturl.it/wickedlytheydream

RISE OF THE NEPHILIM -FIRE AND BLOOD

Soon they will all be dead. And it will be 

because I have failed them.

Before she was Nephilim, a progeny of the 
Fallen, she was just a girl from Brewster, New 
York. 

A freak of nature. 

The strange. 

The different. 

The other. 

But then she received the calling to find her 
true home and take her rightful place in the 
subterranean world of Babylon. 

There she would learn that she was the last 
hope for the survival of Humanity. And she 
would be forced to choose between the world 
where she found nothing but pain and 
rejection, and the world where she was 
accepted and revered.
BUY-LINK: http://alturl.com/7xpqp

BIO: NJ Paige lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two children. Her love for writing began at an early age and has not ceased.Some of her favorite things to do , other than writing, are hiking through the forest, kayaking, and watching endless episodes of Game Of Thrones, Empire, and sometimes cheesy science fiction movies.

#celebratethesmallthings

Thanks to Lexa Cain for this blog hop and her wonderful co-hosts L.G. Keltner @ Writing Off The Edge
Katie @ TheCyborgMom


This week I was thrilled and honored to meet a fellow author for the first time. We had to cancel our meeting on Sunday due to the weather, and time was running out because she had to return home to Oregon. But luckily we were able to get together on Tuesday.  Mary Pax and I had a nice chat. It was wonderful!
I'm also celebrating a little bit of a warm up in Buffalo!! 

#IWSG

 It's time for another month of Insecure Writer's Support Group. Thanks to Alex J. Cavanugh for tackling this amazing project. And a shout-out to his helpers. 

This month Alex's wonderful co-hosts are

Chemist Ken, Suzanne Sapseed, and Shannon Lawrence!

If you're an aspiring writer I highly recommend joining this group. Add your name to the list HERE.
This August I will be celebrating 2 years since my first book was published with a small press. Since then I've had 3 books published and I still feel new to the publishing world. I new zilch about publishing and have learned loads, and still learn something new everyday. I can't stress enough to new writer's to get involved with amazing groups such as the IWSG. This month I'm concentrating on perseverance and tenacity. Especially for struggling writer's, which I still consider myself as one of those struggling writers.  With all the new technology it's a great era for writer's. You don't have to grab that prodigious agent to get your stories out to the world. But I suggest you find an excellent editor and critique partners to lead you on the right path.

With that said and written I hope everyone has a productive month!

Prah & Constantine Review: Share the Moon

It's time for the Prah & Constantine Review for March!

This month Nana & I choose 

Share the Moon  by Sharon Struth

I must say, I'm enamored with this cover...mmmm....nice....
BLURB:
Sometimes trust is the toughest lesson to learn.
Sophie Shaw is days away from signing a contract that will fulfill her dream of owning a vineyard. For her, it’s a chance to restart her life and put past tragedies to rest. But Duncan Jamieson’s counter offer blows hers out to sea.Duncan still finds Sophie as appealing as he had during boyhood vacations to the lake. Older and wiser now, he has his own reasons for wanting the land. His offer, however, hinges on a zoning change approval.Bribery rumors threaten the deal and make Sophie wary of Duncan, yet she cannot deny his appeal. When her journalistic research uncovers a Jamieson family secret, trust becomes the hardest lesson for them both.

AMAZON: http://www.amazon.com/Share-Moon-Blue-Lake-ebook/dp/B00L3IKWTW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1425210550&sr=8-1&keywords=share+the+moon
My Review: If you've read any of my reviews, then you know I ask you to read the blurb. I dislike repeating the excellent storyline that authors write to entice us to read their books.
The author, Sharon Struth grabbed me---hook, line, and sinker from the beginning. I loved Ms. Struth's sweet romance, mixed with a hint of mystery. Romance is not dead after the age of forty, and Ms. Struth relays that message loud and clear.
Sophie, the main character is appealing right off the bat. And what can I say about Duncan, except he floats my boat.
Share the Moon has family tragedy, conundrums, misunderstandings, and bouts of mistrust. 
As a reporter, Sophie inspires to unearth the truth about Duncan Jamieson, even though the truth can hurt. She didn't expect to fall head over heels for the man who's practically stealing the property she's coveted for many years.
I refuse to say more, since I'm afraid of giving away spoilers. If you're searching for a good romantic book that'll leave you with a sweet taste in your mouth, then look no further, read Share the Moon.

Now let's head over to read Nana Prah's review!

#celebratethesmallthings #goals NEW BOOK RELEASE: LADY, THEY NAME IS TROUBLE

Hop over to Lexa Cain's and add your name to this sweet weekly blog hop. Lexa's wonderful co-host are
L.G. Keltner @ Writing Off The Edge Katie @ TheCyborgMom 

Last weekend we celebrated my birthday and I did have the lobster ravioli and it was delicious.
Another cold week, but celebrating a warm up this weekend. Might get into the 30's!!! YAY!!!
I'm thrilled and excited and bursting to tell all my online friends. I'm meeting with another author on Sunday afternoon. She hails from Oregon and has written a hugely popular and amazing Science Fiction Novels. Can you guess her name? M. Pax, or Mary Pax!! To learn more about M. Pax: Here is her Amazon Page: http://www.amazon.com/M.-Pax/e/B005QP85OW/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Thanks to Misha Gericke for starting this once a month projected goals. 
Half a goal reached. 1 book published in 2015. Can I get 2 published?
1st Goal : I should have the 2nd draft to my ms completed by the end of this weekend, and then off to a proficient editing service, Wild Things Editing and Kim Graff.  I'd like my ms to be in tip-top shape, and until I become a prolific and typo free writer, I admit, I need help. 
2nd Goal : I have 2 wip in the works. And I'm waffling on what to tackle next. However, I'm setting a goal today to have at least another 5k to 10k completed by March 31. (I'll let you know how that pans out)
3rd Goal: To have my ms, the sequel to Tallas to my publisher.
WHAT ARE YOU CELEBRATING? AND DO YOU HAVE GOALS?
AND NOW A BIG DRUM ROLL FOR Lori MacLaughlin's  New Book Release: Trouble is Tara Triannon’s middle name. As swords for hire, Tara and her sister Laraina thrive on the danger. But a surprise invasion throws them into chaos... and trouble on a whole new level. Pursued by the Butcher, a terrifying assassin more wolf than man, Tara and Laraina must get a prince marked for death and a young, inept sorceress to safety. There’s only one problem – eluding the Butcher has never been done. Aided by a secretive soldier of fortune, they flee the relentless hunter.
Gifted with magic and cursed by nightmares that are all too real, Tara must stop an army led by a madman and fend off an evil Being caught in a centuries-old trap who seeks to control her magic and escape through her dreams – all while keeping one step ahead of the Butcher.

Amazon: Barnes & Noble: Kobo: 
My Website/blog: http://lorilmaclaughlin.com Lori L. MacLaughlin traces her love of fantasy adventure to Tolkien and Terry Brooks, finding The Lord of the Rings and The Sword of Shannara particularly inspirational. She's been writing stories in her head since she was old enough to run wild through the forests on the farm on which she grew up.She has been many things over the years – tree climber, dairy farmer, clothing salesperson, kids' shoe fitter, retail manager, medical transcriptionist, journalist, private pilot, traveler, wife and mother, Red Sox and New York Giants fan, muscle car enthusiast and NASCAR fan, and a lover of all things Scottish and Irish.When she's not writing (or working), she can be found curled up somewhere dreaming up more story ideas, taking long walks in the countryside, or spending time with her kids. She lives with her family in northern Vermont.

Cover Reveals for Some Great Books

 Love Built to Last by Lisa Ricard Claro
She can’t let go of her dead husband . . . Maddie Kinkaid believes her late husband, Jack, gives her advice on everything from ordering a pizza to hiring a carpenter, so when she finds Caleb Walker’s business card on Jack’s desk, she’s convinced that he’s the guy to remodel her kitchen. He can’t decide if she’s worth the risk . . . Caleb is a single father, and protecting his young son means avoiding romantic entanglements. But there’s heat in every kitchen, and sparks ignite between Caleb and Maddie—until disaster strikes.When Jack goes silent, Maddie’s guilt consumes her, and it looks as if she and Caleb will never find their happily-ever-after—at least, not without a little help from Jack. Love Built to Last  began as the award-winning short story, Fireflies, and is now the #1 novel in the Fireflies series. Watch for book #2  Love to  Believe  and #3  Love to Win , coming soon from Black Opal Books. Coming June 20th

Destiny Mine by Nana Prah Extraordinary midwife, Esi Darfour, is looking to get married.  She’s a master matchmaker but has no luck when it comes to her love life and has yet to find a man worthy of her. Until she has to deal with gorgeous Dr. Adam Quarshie outside of work.  Adam is a player who refuses to get married—ever. His interest lies more in getting her into bed than in having any kind of committed relationship. Esi’s matchmaker instincts warn her to run in the other direction as quickly as possible, but her heart insists she stay…get closer…and see if what they feel for each other can change his mind. Coming March 10th 

Claudia Must Die by T.B.Markinson

The blurb:
Claudia doesn’t feel like herself anymore—she feels like prey. Her husband’s hired goons have stalked her all the way to Boston and will only stop their pursuit once she is dead.

Divorce is not an option. Instead, she has stolen a bunch of her man’s money to disappear into another life.

In order for Claudia to live, someone else must die. A lookalike college student becomes the target capable of freeing her from an awful marriage.

The plan goes horribly awry. Instead of murdering Claudia’s double, the assassins shoot the woman’s lover who is the cousin of a powerful Irish mobster. Claudia becomes hunted by all involved. Can she survive? Should she? 
Reviews:
“The novel is action-packed and suspenseful, with some humorous scenes.” — Medeia Sharif Blog
“What follows is a hair raising, seemingly never ending chase which is like a revolving crime circle where everyone is after each other but where some of the players end up becoming unlikely partners in order to survive.” — Cindy Taylor
“T.B. Markinson delivers again with her fourth novel, Claudia Must Die, in a fast-paced comedic story of kill or be killed.” — Rachel Author Barnard Blog
“For me, this book is a real winner. The characters, plot twists, and deliciously dark humor make it a most enjoyable… and quick… read.” — I Think, Therefore I Yam Blog
“This unique thriller keeps you on the edge of your seat.” — Christine Rains, author of  Fearless .
Amazon Link (US)
http://www.amazon.com/Claudia-Must-Die-T-Markinson-ebook/dp/B00OXVABV0/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1421233589&sr=1-1&keywords=claudia+must+die&pebp=1421233598116&peasin=B00OXVABV0
Amazon Link (UK)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Claudia-Must-Die-T-Markinson-ebook/dp/B00OXVABV0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421233871&sr=8-1&keywords=claudia+must+die

You can find T.B. Markinson here:--
Goodreads Making My Mark50 Year ProjectTwitterFacebookAmazon Page

#celebratethesmallthings

Hop over to Lexa Cain's Blog and add you name to this sweet hop. Lexa's wonderful co-hosts are 
L.G. Keltner @ Writing Off The Edge
Katie @ TheCyborgMom

Let's talk about the subzero weather in Buffalo, New York. It's warmer in Alaska than it is here. I read in Julie Flander's book, Polar Night, about White Fog in Alaska. And guess what, I it looked exactly like she described last night. Eerie!

I've been having an unusually nice week with my books. Amazingly, I had 3 books ranking on Amazon at the same time! And the UK has discovered them. If any of my blogger friends are from the UK, I thank you!!!

I plan on eating Lobster Ravioli at one of my favorite restaurants this weekend. My Birthday night with my family is always a Godsend!

Have a great weekend!