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Gracie’s Valentine Surprise (Valentiny Writing Contest)

Okay, I am doing this. Yay! Here is my picture book story for Susanna Hill's First Annual Valentiny Writing Contest. I want to thank Susanna for everything she does for writers and I would like to express my thanks to everyone participating and giving their time/prizes to this event. I had fun writing this and can't wait to read the other entries. Good luck everyone!
Gracie’s Valentine Surprise (214 words)By Laurie Treacy
“Don’t be grumpy. It was just a game,” Mom said.Gracie didn’t answer. She...

Having fun with...picture books

As a mom I have read countless picture books to my three kids when they were little. And as a writer studying the format I have borrowed many books from my library and purchased some I truly loved. I enjoy writing for teens, college age and adults, but there is something special about picture books. They hold a special wonderment, have a sense of innocence, and when coupled with the perfect illustrator, text and image do something wonderful together. 

They create magic.

I know when I've fo...

Release Day Blitz for Hearts of Valor @RoanePublishing #Giveaway

Happy Book Birthday to Hearts of Valor!
Hearts of Valorby Various AuthorsGenre: Romance Anthology (Sweet)Publisher: Roane PublishingRelease Date: January 13, 2016Keywords: Romance, Anthology, Sweet, military, veteran, war, POW, bravery
Description: It takes a heart of valor to survive love's battlefield.
Six veteran themed romantic tales brimming with love and sacrifice are sure to show us all what it truly means to have a Heart of Valor.
Hero of Her Heart - S.L. Hughson
Nicole Taylor has lov...

New Year's Resolutions Blog Hop #Giveaway @RoanePublishing

Welcome to my blog and stop on Roane Publishing's New Year's Resolutions Blog Hop. Happy New Year to you! I know many like to make resolutions and a couple of mine are to write more and read more. How about you? Want to read more? Hopefully, I can help if reading more is one of your resolutions too. I'm offering a printed copy of Summer's Sweet Embrace, an anthology.
Summertime love is always the sweetest. 
These eight sweet tales of summer romance are the perfect companion for a day at th...

Just in the Nick of Time Giveaway

  Who doesn't love a giveaway? I've joined with an awesome group of authors & bloggers and we're bringing you ONE fabulous prize! The winner will be selected on December 23rd making it just in the nick of time to help with last minute Christmas shopping! We’re giving away $250 in Paypal Cash! Or alternately you can choose a $250 Amazon.com eGift Code! 
Sponsor List – Thanks to these awesome bloggers & authors for sponsoring this giveaway!! 

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I A...

Thankful for Cash $250 #Giveaway is now LIVE!

Thankful for Cash $250 Giveaway - November 15th to December 15th
An Awesome Group of Authors & Bloggers have joined with me to bring you 1 fabulous prize!! We’re giving away $250 in Paypal Cash! Or alternately you can choose a $250 Amazon.com eGift Code!   
 Sponsor List – Thanks to these awesome bloggers & authors for sponsoring this giveaway!! 

SPONSOR LIST
I Am A Reader 
Author Niki Danforth 
Krysten Lindsay Hager author 
Heather Boyd 
Glisterin...

Day 12 and still going strong #picturebookmonth #piboldmo #amwriting

It is November 12th and I'm still alive. This is the first time that I'm doing both NaNoWriMo and PiBoldMo. I've done NaNo but I'm a newb with the picture book marathon. So how am I doing? Let me tell you.

NaNo can be difficult. The beginning commences and I'm all pumped up, filled with ideas, characters, lines of dialogue and more. As the days stretch out, the reach for the finish line can become a bumpy ride. Or a roller coaster ride with its highs and lows, ups and downs and...

Happy Release Day to Faerie's Ring by @jaylee_austin @RoanePublishing #Fantasy

Faerie's Ring
Sedona Series, Book 1
By Jaylee Austin
Genre: Urban Fantasy/ Paranormal Romance
Release Date: November 9, 2015
Publisher: Roane Publishing

A fallen demon invades Lara Clint’s beloved city of Sedona and a strange voice calls for her to awaken to her destiny. A demon catcher, she is summoned to capture and reignite the flame of the iris, stolen by the son of Vobris, God of Light. Ironically, her own secret binds her to the demon.

Rafe Avery, a sidhe warrior and protector of dreams, is c...

Cover Reveal: Hearts of Valor #Romance #Anthology @RoanePublishing

Hearts of ValorA Sweet Romance AnthologyBy: Various AuthorsRelease Date: Jan 13, 2016Publisher: Roane PublishingKeywords: military, veteran, POW, sweet, romance, short stories, war, soldier
The Promise by London Saint James

Description: The year Veronica turned twenty-two changed her life. She graduated from San Diego State University, married the handsome Lieutenant Carter Weis—widowed six months after the happy nuptials.

Captain Quinn Alstrom of the U.S. Coast Guard was eager to start his new...

Bad Boys Wanted Release Day Blitz with #Giveaway #eroticromance #romance @RoanePublishing

Happy Book Birthday to Bad Boys Wanted!
Bad Boys Wanted An erotic romance anthologyAuthor: VariousPublisher: Roane PublishingRelease Date: October 21, 2015
When they're bad, they're oh so good. This collection of six steamy erotic tales featuring the best of the bad boys is sure to leave you wanting more.

Unrepentant  –  Lila Shaw 
Lucky Lotto winner Amy Burns has had enough of family members begging for handouts. With her millions safely hidden from the general public's knowl...