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March 17, 2017
Adrianna’s First Tallavan St. Patrick’s Day
[image error]Adrianna, thanks for stopping by the blog. Shane: Marshal of Tallav readers want to know what your first St. Patrick’s Day on Tallav was like. Tallavans have taken on Irish customs from the very beginning of the planet’s settlement. What kinds of things do they do to celebrate?
Adrianna: It amazes me that no matter where you go in the Federation, you’ll find people who claim Irish ancestry and lots of folks who don’t that love to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Tallav takes the day very seriousl...
Maon: Marshal of Tallav Blurb Blitz Tour & Giveaway
[image error]The second week of the Maon: Marshal of Tallav Blurb Blitz Tour begins Monday. I’m giving away a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to those who comment on the daily posts in the tour. The tour will continue through April 7. Stop by each hosting site, and leave your comment about Maon. I’ll answer any questions you have along the way. The Archaeolibrarian has promised a review. Good luck on winning the gift card.
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Dem Bones – #MFRWauthor
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Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones
Dem bones, dem bones, dem dry bones
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The first book I ever wrote was written with nothing more than a rough idea in my mind about where it was headed. A writer who works in such a way is called a pantser. My story was character driven. The more I wrote, the more...
March 16, 2017
Exquisite Carved Jewelry – Fashion Maven of the Future
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Forward looking fashionistas,
The Fashion Maven of the Future has been busy, busy, busy. So many runway shows to attend and describe, but I was sidetracked. The here and now is so important, but the past, my dears, the past is a treasure trove of design inspiration.
I have a secret that you darlings are the first to read. The Fashion Maven loves jewelry. All kinds. Costume extravagance to pieces dripping in diamonds. Well, it’s not that big a secret.
March 9, 2017
Guilty Pleasure – Who Says?
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I do not feel guilty about the huge stash of chocolate under my desk. I do not feel guilty for getting a massage once a week. I do not feel guilty for eating the last piece of pie, brownie, etc. I do not feel guilty for sleeping in late…every day of the week. I do not feel guilty for buying more books than I can possibly read in five years.No one is hurt by these things. Not even me. Why then feel guilty? To be good, upright, moral people must we never indulge ourselves? I don’t think so....
March 8, 2017
Sci-fi Romance Lovers at Postwaves
[image error]I’ve started a Sci-fi Romance group at Postwaves. (What is Postwaves?)
I’ve populated it with a few posts, but any member can add posts. I will be asking the Postwaves people to add several websites as auto post. The point of the group is to spread the love of sci-fi romance.
Description: For those who read, write, publish, and love science fiction romance. Let’s go beyond the promotional blitz to what moves us to read and write this genre of romance fiction. Our community helps filter throug...
March 7, 2017
Valentino 2017 – Fashion Maven of the Future
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My[image error] dears, the colors were exquisite. I was near to tears over the vibrant yellow of one dress. It was nearly impossible to select just a few items to represent such a beautiful collection, but then this is Valentino.
For Fall 2017 Valentino dazzled us with dresses that drape the female body to perfection. And the coats. Oh my, the coats. Yes, there were solid colors where again the palette was transcendent. Do note the footwear of the model wearing the pale gold coat. How fun! But for me the...
March 4, 2017
Become a Member of Cailin Briste’s Street Team
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My street team is my core group of fans and readers, the people I go to for advice on covers, to get early reviews posted for my books, and to spread the word about my new releases. I invite you to become a member of this exclusive group.
As a Cailin Briste Street Team member you’ll be the first to hear about any events, giveaways, or fun I’m creating. You’ll have the opportunity for input on cover design on my Indie published books and will be my go to group for asking what you think about...
March 1, 2017
Kiss Me I’m Irish Mega Giveaway
[image error]Oh snap! I want to pull those suspenders back and pop all that lovely man-flesh. Then kiss it better.
Focus woman!
Ahem.
I’m participating in the Kiss Me I”m Irish Mega Giveaway. Mega means the authors involved have combined their resources to offer the following prizes:
3 Kindle Fires $50 Amazon Gift Card $25 Amazon Gift Card $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Card 3 – $10 Amazon Gift Card 3 – $10 Barnes & Noble Gift CardLots of goodies and lots of ways to enter. There’s lots of fun planned all Ma...
February 23, 2017
How to Select an MPNTLP Title Without HCs
My checklist for creating book titles:
Memorable Pertinent Not too long Pronounceable No hidden connotationsI’d like to say I used this checklist when I determined the title of my first book. Instead I went with my own favorite type of title. The book is a romance. It’s about a man. The man has a name. The title of the book is the man’s name. Yeah, I like books named after the main male character especially those that are part of a series. My developmental editor doesn’t like book titles t...
