Cailin Briste's Blog, page 20
March 31, 2017
Understated Elegance – Fashion Maven A to Z
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Giorgio Armani! Of course, I begin with Armani. Without him where would fashion be? The entire future of the fashion industry would be without a guiding light, as I your Fashion Maven of the future know only too well. Far, far into the future Armani will be studied. Some will copy. It is inevitable. But others, like Selina Shirley, will be inspired to their own heights of greatness.
Naturally you think suits.
But the beauty of his women’s clothing is unparalleled...
Brothers in Blue: Matt Cover Reveal – @JeanneStJames
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The Brothers in Blue Series, book #3
Jeanne St. James
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance
Releases 4/9/17
Cover artist: Kennedy Kelly
Meet the men of Manning Grove, three small-town cops and brothers, who meet the women who will change the rest of their lives. This is Matt’s story…
As a former Marine, Matt Bryson has dealt with PTSD ever since coming home from the Middle East. He finds himself fortunate to be able to return to his job as a cop at the local police department with his brot...
When Muscles Fail – #MFRWauthor
[image error]You’ve seen the covers. Bulging muscles. Hard bodies. Alpha males strong and sleek and ready to do damage. We all like to think there’s a bit of that mystique in us. Especially writers, and I”m no different.
For years I burned the candle at both ends. I could accomplish more in a day than most people could in a week. People didn’t know how I did it. Neither did I. It was just who I was. And I learned not to expect the same from those who worked with me. They couldn’t handle the pace.
And then...
March 30, 2017
SciFi Romance World Building in Maon: Marshal of Tallav
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Welcome to the SFR Brigade Showcase. This excerpt is exclusively posted for the Science Fiction Romance Brigade Showcase. Visit the other authors participating in the Showcase.
I’m sharing an excerpt that highlights the world building found in Maon: Marshal of Tallav. This scene is set on the space station that services Beta Tau, a pleasure planet in the Federation. I hope you get a sense of the immense size of a station that is itself a microdot in the universe. Let me know what you think i...
March 29, 2017
Louise Lyndon’s Nowhere to Hide – Your Chance to Read a Bit
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Louise Lyndon, one of the awesome authors I blog with at Romance Writers Behaving Badly, has a new romantic suspense release out. I’m hosting her today to offer you the chance to discover the book and read a bit. Once you do you’ll want to purchase the book or add it to you Goodreads Want to Read list.
Blurb:
Forty years ago the Australian rural town of Burrawang Bend was the scene of a brutal murder, and the townspeople are still calling for justice. Marlee Moore, the suspect’s and victim’s...
The Toyko Street 2017 – Fashion Maven of the Future
[image error]One need not have a coveted ticket to the top runway shows to see some inspirational fashion. The street is alive with fashionistas flaunting their own personal styles. Here’s some of what was seen in Tokyo. I let you be the judge of the divine and the ridiculous.
For more delights visit The Impression Tokyo Street Day 1 & Tokyo Street Day 2.
March 22, 2017
Fashion Maven Accepts the Blogging from A to Z Challenge
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My darlings, I’ve accepted the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. I must be mad!
Tut. Tut. You doubt I k
now individual designers whose last name begins with every letter of the alphabet. The list is already prepared, my dears. I have an X, a Z and two Qs. Big names. Little names. Sophisticated. Avant Garde. The designers are important, but the clothes…oh my…the clothes.
See you April 1st. No, the Fashion Maven does not play April Fool tricks.I shall be presenting Fashion Designers A to Z throu...
March 20, 2017
Vote on the Cover for Matou & Me
Members of my street team have the opportunity to vote on the cover for Matou & Me.
Once you’ve signed up, follow the instructions in the welcome email to gain access to my Street Team Facebook Group, where the voting will take place.
Matou & Me
When Maurelle Lebeau throws off the invisible chains that keep her forever bound to supporting her sister’s acting career, life is better, but something is missing. Tempted to enter the illegal playground of a man she nick...
Spring Fling Author/Reader Facebook Party
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In need of a new book boyfriend?
I invite you to come to the Spring Fling March 22nd from 11am to 11pm Eastern on Facebook. Romance is in the air!
This is the perfect opportunity for you to find your next favorite author and snuggle up to a whole new stable of fictional boyfriends.
There will be prizes and lots of good conversation.
I’ll be hosting from 12 to 1pm. Will I see you there?
March 17, 2017
March 2017 Newsletter
March 17, 2017
Erin go Bragh!
The small percentage of Irish in me always comes out on St. Patrick’s Day. A Guinness or hard cider is a must. And I do pinch those not wearing green. There’s some Irish man-candy a little later in this newsletter.
Matou & Me is off to the editor to begin the editing process. With that accomplished, I’ve started in on the novella I’m contributing to the latest SFR Shooting Stars anthology, Cosmic Love Cabaret.
If you were hoping to read a love story for Master Tr...
