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June 29, 2010
Moving E-Ward
Today I welcome author Daniel Arenson to Terry's Place. With ebooks surging in popularity, many authors are going indie—abandoning their publishers, uploading their novels to ebook stores, earning more money, and selling directly to readers instead of to booksellers. Daniel has some insights to share. Ebooks are the biggest revolution for reading since Gutenberg... and not because we're switching
June 28, 2010
Counting Down to Nowhere to Hide - 2
What I'm reading: One Wrong Step, by Laura Griffin.With just under 3 weeks until the release of NOWHERE TO HIDE, I thought it was time you met the hero, Graham Harrigan. I set him up with a reporter. Let's see how he fares.**********Meet Graham HarriganI tap on the door. "Come in," says a female voice. I enter and see a cluttered desk in an equally cluttered office. The woman seated behind the
June 27, 2010
Chronologically Challenged.
Some of you might have seen a sneak preview of tomorrow's post, where we'll meet Graham Harrigan of NOWHERE TO HIDE. That was me being technologically (and chronologically) challenged when I tried to schedule it for my usual Monday. Sorry, and come back tomorrow. Graham will be here! Have a great Sunday.
June 25, 2010
Friday Field Trip - Burgundy Canal
First, as promised, the winner of Lynda Hilburn's contest is ... WATERY TART! Please email Lynda at boulderboomer (at) aol.com to let her know how to get your prize to you. Congratulations. House update: things are moving along. Yesterday, the contractor started installing base cabinets, and the closet company installed the shelving units in both of our offices. That's the good news. The bad news
June 24, 2010
More on Transitions
What I'm reading: The Fortuneteller's Lay, by Lara DienDon't forget, Lynda Hilburn is giving away a copy of one of her books to a commenter on her Tuesday post. Scroll down and read yesterday's post, leave a comment there, and then come on back. You have until 5 PM Mountain time tonight. Lynda will select a winner, and I'll announce it tomorrow.The cabinets arrived yesterday afternoon.
June 23, 2010
Handling Transitions
What I'm reading: Better Late than Never, by Savannah StuartThanks to Lynda for her intriguing post yesterday. Don't forget, she's giving away a copy of one of her books to a commenter. Scroll down and read yesterday's post, leave a comment there, and then come on back. You have until Thursday. Lynda will select a winner, and I'll announce it on Friday.Last week, I mentioned transitions, and how
June 22, 2010
The Allure of the Bad Boy
Today I'm pleased to welcome Lynda Hilburn to Terry's Place. Admit it--we all find bad boys intriguing. Let's hear from an expert about why we do. Be sure to leave a comment answering her questions -- she has prizes! And it should make for an interesting discussion.I had a psychotherapy session with a client yesterday and she reminded me of an ongoing question in my mind: What is it about bad
June 21, 2010
Counting Down to Nowhere to Hide
What I'm reading: Fantasy in Death, by J.D. RobbWhat with the moving, the renovations, and everything else that interrupts routine, I neglected the calendar. I really have to get my white board mounted on my office wall. It's less than a month to the release of my next book, "NOWHERE TO HIDE" from The Wild Rose Press. I have a million things to do. Sorry if this post is interrupted, but I've
June 20, 2010
Father's Day and Key Lime Pie
First - a very Happy Father's Day to my dad. Although we can't be together, I'm thinking of you. And I'm over at the Mystery Lovers' Kitchen today, talking about food. Specifically, Key lime pie, a treat I discovered when we moved to Miami and we had a key lime tree in our yard. Please stop by if you have time. You'll find not only recipes, but also book excerpts.
June 18, 2010
Friday Field Trip - Florissant Flowers
Last week I shared my vista shots from the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. I mentioned that the hubster was busy shooting the wildflowers. He's sharing some of his shots today. His fancy camera gear lets him get much more up close and personal. Now, if anyone can identify the flowers ... :-)And please--if anyone has any photos to share for a Friday Field Trip, let me know. I need more
