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July 25, 2014
Constructing Your Own Kaiseki Meal
In November of 2005, my husband and I traveled in Japan, and the one thing that I felt I must experience was a true kaiseki meal. We made reservations at the Hotel Seiyo Ginza’s kaiseki restaurant and had the meal of our lives. I’m sad to say that the hotel is now closed, and I […]
July 24, 2014
THE HORDE WITHOUT END Release Day
Congratulations to Nazarea Andrews on her new release! THE HORDE WITHOUT END by Nazarea Andrews Release Date: July 24, 2014 Category/Genre: New Adult/Post-apocalyptic/Zombie It was supposed to be over… Returning from Haven 18 was supposed to be the end. But nothing is ever easy—and in a world full of zombies, finding the missing is next […]
July 22, 2014
Teaser Tuesday: Sanaa Stands Her Ground
Though her life is clearly way out of control in REUNITED, Sanaa tries to keep her head on her shoulders. She does everything possible to keep the peace within her community and within her family as well, even at most times, to her own detriment. She would rather be exhausted and falling to pieces than […]
July 20, 2014
Sunday Update – July 20, 2014
This was the week of revisions, and so will this next week be the week of revisions. I did revisions in the morning, in the afternoon, poolside, at home, in bed, at night on the couch. There wasn’t much else I did! Except host a summer reads blog hop, participate in an awesome FB event, […]
July 16, 2014
Five Favorite Summertime Places to Read
Happy Wednesday everyone! And welcome to the Summer Reads Scavenger Hunt! The Summer Reads Scavenger Hunt will run from TODAY until midnight on July 19th. To enter to win FORTY signed paperbacks by a wide range of authors PLUS $30 worth of Amazon Gift Cards, simply hop around ALL participating stops, collect all of the […]
FACE TIME is now on sale!
SUMMER SALE TIME! FACE TIME will be on sale for 99¢ through Sunday, July 20 (Regular Price $3.99). This will be the only sale I have on it until I’ve written and published another Love in the Digital Age novel, so get it while the getting’s good. Need convincing? Read this great review of FACE […]
LONDON FALLING Excerpt
As part of the LONDON FALLING blog tour, I am hosting an excerpt from the book today! Excerpt I was drowning in his voice and his words. With each word, my composure slipped some more. I wanted him. I’d never stopped wanting him. I’d wanted him for so long that I honestly didn’t remember what […]
July 15, 2014
Teaser Tuesday: Life’s Path
Five weeks out from the launch of REUNITED. I’m beginning to sweat but I’m on target for publication. I worked my butt off this past Sunday, editing chapters, sending out the next installment of REVEALED to my proofreader and critique partner, and getting this and other blog posts ready for the week. Lots to do! […]
July 13, 2014
Sunday Update – July 13, 2014
This will be a short update because I am BEAT after editing three chapters of REUNITED today, three blog posts, and getting the next installment of REVEALED ready to go. This week’s highlights include… New Hair!! Pool with the kids. A very cool looking turtle that crossed the path in front of me while I […]
July 11, 2014
Researching Japan for the Nogiku Series
Take a look at this photo. This is me in Japan in the Fall of 2005, and from what you can see here, I definitely don’t look Japanese. In fact, I am not. Not even the slightest. I have a deep and abiding respect and admiration for the Japanese culture. I have studied Japan (and […]
