Archive for September, 2010
Sep 30
By Deborah Beckers I love organizing. I can spend hours (okay, days) making sure that everything I need is in its proper spot. It’s a weird kind of high, this knowing that everything is in its proper space and that I can now move forward with a clean slate. Or, I could just be procrastinating – nah, writers don’t do that do they? *heh* I have been struggling these past few weeks, trying to find a rhythm again, but I just kept hitting that wall. It is easier to resist at the beginning than at the end. – Leonardo [...]
Sep 29
Joining us today is Executive Editor for Carina Press, Angela James. I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Angela when she did an informative presentation for the Southern Magic Chapter of RWA in Birmingham, Alabama. Angela managed to graciously dispel all of my misconceptions about a digital first press and ultimately left me wondering which of my stories might be a fit for Carina Press. Angela, what’s the biggest life change for you since joining Carina Press? Oh, this is a hard question. It would probably have to be increased travel, and especially increased travel out of country, since my team [...]
Sep 28
By Elaine Burroughs Turns out, my first grade teacher was right. Practice makes perfect. Those of you who took piano lessons or wanted to excel in a particular sport likely heard the same thing. Over and over. And yet the interesting question remains: How can we so easily recognize a phrase, but so often forget its meaning? Anything worth achieving takes practice, patience, and some form of timing/destiny/luck. Sometimes I forget this concept. After all, we live in a fast-paced world with convenience at our fingertips. No time to cook? Go through a drive-thru. Want to send a message to [...]
Sep 27
by Carol Burnside For years I didn’t ‘get’ how so many people of my parents’ generation remembered exactly where they were when they heard the news of JFK’s death. I was but a small child, and vaguely remembered my dad and mom huddled around a radio with ashen faces and watery eyes, shushing anyone who dared speak. But I didn’t feel the significance of that moment in the same way that it was for them. Then came 9-11-01. That morning, I sat in front of my television and felt the same kind of shock and horror that another generation felt, [...]
Sep 26
Thanks to all the readers who stopped by to read the second novelette in the series about Rachael, Jack and Tom. the FBI’s finest trio. Also, thanks to all of you who left messages to have your name entered in the drawing. MAY I HAVE THE ENVELOPE PLEASE !!! (imagine a drum roll here) Congratulations, E.C. Spurlock! Please contact me directly at SandraElzie@gmail.com to let me know if you’d rather have a Barnes & Noble Card, Books A Million or Amazon. Lastly, thanks to all the authors who participated. Great job, ladies.
Sep 25
His Lady Mistress by Elizabeth Rolls Harlequin Historical ISBN: 13:978-0-373293772-8 On Verity Scott’s fifteenth birthday her father dies and a tall dark stranger who knew her father is the only person to befriend her. The stranger takes care of her, but all she learns about him is his name-Max. When Max asks if she has anyone to live with, she tells him that her uncle is coming for her. Fast forward five years. Max has become Lord Blakehurst. He still worries about the daughter of his commanding officer. When he is given an invitation to her uncle’s home he [...]
Sep 24
So, what did you think? Did Rachel end up with the man you wanted to see her with? I think she’ll be happy with Jack. And what will happen to Tom? Sandy did an awesome job of showing us what a stand-up guy he is. I have to wonder if he will ever find his Happily Ever After, though? Maybe one day. Until then, we promised our readers and commenters a couple of prizes. Today, we are drawing for one of the Petit Fours and Hot Tamales cookbooks. This is a real treat in itself. With recipes contributed by agents, editors, [...]
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Linsey Lanier
Sally Kilpatrick
Sia Huff
Romily Bernard
Darcy Crowder
Marilyn Baron
Tami Brothers
Sandra Elzie
Carol Burnside
Debbie Kaufman
Maxine Davis
Tammy Schubert
Susan Carlisle
Pam Asberry
Lindy Chaffin Start
