Petit Fours and Hot Tamales

Where Are We Traveling Now?

Sia Huff — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:01:57 +0000

Welcome! We invite you to travel with us. Whether to exotic locations or our own backyards come on a journey and visit our next destination. Where was this picture taken? Join us next Sunday February 12th, as author Morgan Wyatt takes us on a tour. Remember it can be anywhere around the world. Make a guess of the location in the comment section below for a chance to win a $5 gift card to Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Starbucks, your choice. First correct guess or closest wins.

First Saturday Recommendations

PF&HT Bloggers — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:40:01 +0000

~~~Winner~~~Winner~~~Winner~~~ Roses are red. Violets are blue. We love receiving book recommendations from you! A HUGE thank you for all the wonderful books you guys mentioned last month. We had quite a few and I’ve been busy filling my Kindle just from that one post. Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with this week. A recap of the books you all loved for January: Don’t Say a Word by Barbara Freethy Borrowed Scott by Karen Ranney The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins The Scottish Prisoner by Diana Gabaldon Red Mist by Patricia [...]

Up Close and Personal with our Characters

PF&HT Bloggers — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:10:26 +0000

Recently Annie Rayburn’s characters, Teriza and Paul, from her book Bittersweet Obsessions, got together with my (Susan Carlisle) characters Scott and Hannah from Heart Surgeon, Hero …Husband? to answer a few personal questions. The answers were quite revealing. Do you sleep in PJs or the buff? Scott: PJ bottoms only. Hannah: PJs, of course. Teriza: I’m with Hannah. There are too many lingerie choices out there not to wear them. Besides, they make me feel even sexier. Paul: Buff. What’s your go-to breakfast? Scott: Eggs and toast, must have something to stick to my ribs for all those long [...]

Adventures in Dating

Tammy Schubert — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:12:03 +0000

Tall, Dark and Silent, Part 1 by Tammy Schubert When I was in my mid to late twenties, online dating was just starting. Despite the social stigma associated it, I jumped at the chance to meet new people. The experience was fun, and I met a lot of nice guys—along with some strange ducks. Let me take you back to one of the more memorable first dates. Chuck, my blind date, was the only customer. He had taken over a corner booth in the dimly lit hotel bar. Judging by his stretched out legs, he had to be about six [...]

Barbara White Daille, Guest Chef

Tammy Schubert — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:10:09 +0000

When I'm really immersed in my story, I get into that state called flow. You know—that can't-come-up-for-air feeling when you're caught up in whatever it is you're doing. That intense concentration that makes the rest of the world disappear.

Who Says 50 Can’t Be Sexy?

Marilyn Baron — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:05:24 +0000

By Marilyn Baron It’s the last day of the month at the beginning of a New Year and this year I’m taking a big risk. I always follow the rules, but this year, my sister, Sharon Goldman, and I have decided to venture into uncharted territory, at least for us, and ride the indie publishing wave with the release of our new eBook, The Edger. I’ve tried the traditional route, diligently, and of course, would still love for that to happen. I have patiently met with editors and agents, submitted queries, waited for responses, sent in partials, even got promising [...]

Jumping the Divide

Linsey Lanier — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:05:25 +0000

Today, we’re so lucky to have the fabulous Pamela Mason in the house. Let’s see what she’s got cooking? Take it away, Pamela! ~~~~~ Jumping the Divide by Pamela Mason Happy Birthday Petits Fours and Hot Tamales! It’s an honor to be here as guest chef today. I tried to cut the ties. I tried to go cold turkey and be clean. Quit my addiction. If only my addiction would just quit me. Fat chance from the looks of my TBR pile and my melted down, newly replaced Kindle. (Yes, I broke a Kindle. Romance overload? Maybe….) Seems like only [...]