Terry Odell's Blog, page 209
February 23, 2014
Taking Time Off
I decided that I would celebrate my birthday with a day off from blogging. I’ll spend time reading, maybe planning my next book, and getting ready for SleuthFest in Orlando on Thursday. The blog will carry on as usual for the rest of the week, but today, I’ve got a gift for you. I’ve uploaded a never-before-seen scene from Nowhere to Hide. This is Colleen’s arrival in Orlando, one that never made it into the book. In fact, other than my critique group at the time, nobody’s seen it.
And, a coup...
February 20, 2014
Friday Field Trip — Avegnon
More pictures from Larry Johnson. This week, we’re going to Avegnon.
photo © Larry Johnson Photography
photo © Larry Johnson Photography
photo © Larry Johnson Photography
photo © Larry Johnson Photography
photo © Larry Johnson Photography
photo © Larry Johnson Photography
photo © Larry Johnson Photography
photo © Larry Johnson Photography
Have a great weekend, everyone!
February 19, 2014
Sex And Survival
This month, The Blood-Red Pencil has been using sex and romance as their theme. At the request of the blog owner, I’m over there today talking about the 12 Steps to Intimacy. However, I thought I’d revisit a post I did in 2010, after attending a workshop given by Linda Howard, who talked about how those 12 steps evolved. If you’re not familiar with using the 12 Steps to Intimacy in your writing, or if you want to see why things work or don’t work when you’re reading, start here, then pop over...
February 18, 2014
What’s Cooking Wednesday — Turkey Meatball Soup
Hubster and I go to yoga on Wednesday evenings, and I try to have something ‘nukeable’ for a fast dinner when we return. I’d bought some frozen prepared turkey meatballs as “have on hand” food, and was looking at the back of the package when this soup recipe caught my eye. I made it, modifying it (as always) based on what I had on hand. (And no, I didn’t make this on yoga night; I did it earlier in the week and we reheated leftovers after our practice.) Of course, if you’re so inclined, you c...
February 17, 2014
In the Interview Room — Molly MacRae
Today I welcome Molly MacRae back to Terry’s Place. Molly writes the award-winning Haunted Yarn Shop Mysteries.
Favorite beverage while writing
Morning: Tea with milk. My favorites are Scottish breakfast, Irish breakfast, rooibos chai, coconut pu erh, and Kwazulu. Afternoon: Cold tap water. I really, really don’t like water in plastic bottles. Shank of the evening: small glass of beer, preferably something like Fat Tire or Killian’s Irish Red. Occasionally at the end of the evening: a finger or...
February 16, 2014
Blurbs and Spoilers
Reminder! The Booklover’s Bench Kindle Paperwhite and More Giveaway ends tomorrow. Also, Carol White has extended her giveaway through Friday, Feb. 21st, so be sure to read her interview and leave a comment.
My beta readers for Deadly Puzzles have all reported in, and all had good things to say about this third book in my Mapleton Mystery series. I’ve given Dave Fymbo, my cover artist, some of my ideas about what the cover should look...
February 14, 2014
Weekend Specials
I don’t normally post on the weekends, and I eschew BSP, but there are some bargains I thought you might want to take advantage of, and share with friends.
Finding Sarah is FREE at Kobo, Smashwords, and All Romance eBooks. It’s 99 cents at Amazon (at least as I write this; they might price match),Barnes & Noble, and iTunes
Dangerous Connections is 99 cents in the UK via Kobo and Amazon. 
The Booklover’s Bench contest ends on the 18th. We’re giving away a Kindle Paperwhite to one winner, and 8 pr...
February 13, 2014
Friday Field Trip — France
I’m still digging through Larry Johnson’s photos. Since it’s Valentine’s Day, I thought France might be a romantic place to visit. Also, if you haven’t entered the Booklover’s Bench contest to win a Kindle Paperwhite and a bunch of other great gifts, what are you waiting for. Contest ends Feb. 18th.
photo © Larry Johnson Photography
photo © Larry Johnson Photography
photo © Larry Johnson Photography
photo © Larry Johnson Photography
photo © Larry Johnson Photography
photo © Larry Johnson Phot...
February 12, 2014
Digital Publishing and Kobo Writing Life
Continuing with my recaps of the Superstars Writing Seminars. Mark Lefevbre from Kobo Writing Life was in attendance again, giving some more insights into indie publishing. I recapped his talk from last year’s seminar, and you can find them here.
Kobo began by making digital books available to as wide an audience as possible. Their theory was that anyone should be able to read any book on any device at any time. The Kobo readers came second, when rea...
February 11, 2014
What’s Cooking Wednesday — Uncle Mark’s Apple Cake
When my daughter found herself with a surplus of apples, she, being one smart kid, approached my brother the pastry chef for something to do with them. Here’s his recipe.
Uncle Mark’s Apple Cake
Ingredients:
Butter for greasing pan
3 cups flour (pastry, AP or whole wheat pastry), plus more for dusting pan
½ cups vegetable oil or all butter if you so choose
½ cup butter (unsalted)
1 ½ cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups peeled, cored and th...
