tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69271960023636764802009-11-07T15:51:24.560-05:00A place to discuss books, movies, t.v shows and anything else we can think up!Anne Raineyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.comBlogger403125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-68494458027624123472009-11-06T10:47:00.004-05:002009-11-06T11:00:24.710-05:002009-11-06T11:00:24.710-05:00

Last weekend both my kids were home and though we don't like to do it when they are visiting, we put them to work. On Sunday, we worked at covering the backyard pool. We have a big tarp that we hook up after we've done the 'winterizing' thing and, frankly, it's just too much work for two people so the kids pitched in. Now I don't know where this big fat worm came from but after we'd finished I

Regina Carlyslehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-71434062011620885832009-11-05T10:50:00.002-05:002009-11-05T11:20:45.648-05:002009-11-05T11:20:45.648-05:00

I've already shouted about this on Facebook, but I'm too excited not to say something about it here too.I've signed a new contract with Samhain Publishing! Yay! This one is a short story. Erotic, of course. LOL (to be released Aug. '10)Here's a blurb:What She WantsSummer just got a whole lot hotter…Summer Chase has already loved and lost once and she has no intention of going through that pain

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I accomplished something really big lately. At least it felt big to me. I always feel really great about finishing a book, but when I finished this last one, there was something a little extra there. See, I struggled a lot with this one. I did a lot of reading it over, changing things, adding and taking away. I used the delete button WAY more on this book than I ever have before. It felt like it

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Just in time for the holidays another ebook device hits the market. The long awaited Barnes and Noble Nook looks pretty cool, to tell you the truth. It does everything the Kindle and others does for a fairly decent price. At $250 you get a wireless machine that stacks up and in some areas surpasses the Amazon Kindle. Personally, I like the clean look of it. Maybe it's just me but are there a

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I don't have much time, but I did want to ask you all to keep my Dad in your prayers this week. He's in the hospital for tests. On wednesday he'll have the surgery where they'll take care of of that clogged artery, which caused him to have two strokes recently.Also, today is Mom's birthday. She gets to spend it in the hospital with my Dad. Not a load of fun, needless to say!Anyway, I'm heading up

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Yesterday I took a little writing break and tuned in to the Biography channel. They were doing a wonderful piece on author, Anne Rice. Have to admit I was fascinated with her story. She began writing in the 70's and her very first book? Interview With The Vampire. Her story wasn't much different than the stories we hear about lots of authors. She put together the book of her heart but couldn't

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Something has been on my mind and I figured I may as well bring it to the blog. Yesterday, I read a news article about a 15 year old girl who was gang raped at her homecoming dance. She left the dance early and was waiting on her dad when a group asked her to join them for a few drinks in the school courtyard. She went with them, probably expecting a fun time. Instead, what she got was 2 1/2

Anne Raineyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-12258784858192865882009-10-28T12:10:00.005-04:002009-10-28T12:41:19.763-04:002009-10-28T12:41:19.763-04:00

I'm a big music fan. To me, nothing compares to hearing a good musician live. Last night I had the pleasure to see on of my favorite singer/song writers, Bobby Long perform. This wasn't my first time to see him. I've been lucky enough to see him about five times in the past year, but he never ceases to amaze me. Each time is like the first time, but at the same time, it's like you're seeing an

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Are you a fan of Halloween? I always HAVE been. I dont know..there's just something fun and whimsical about the whole thing and, as a little kid, I loved dressing up and trick or treating with my friends. It wasn't about the candy! For me, it was about the costume and walking through the streets when the night was dark and spooky, seeing how others had transformed themselves, and gathering adult

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For me, Halloween always meant having my mom make a costume, and going trick or treating with my three brothers. After a few blocks, I'd have to go home while they got to go farther collecting more candy. My mom usually kept my costume simple, making me up to look like a gypsy or some exotic princess, which I LOVED. I think we ususually did those types of costumes though because it was a little

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Last night was a tough night and I'm a little bleary from lack of sleep. Please forgive my lack of WITH-IT-NESS. I thought I'd post my favorite poem. I'm not a big poetry-person but this one, I think, is how we should view ourselves. We so often find little faults with this or that feature in ourselves. When I went to RomantiCon, I met women of every shape, size, and color and each and every one

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I have a new favorite! "Born of Night" by Sherrilyn Kenyon is by far the best book I've read this year! Fantastic beginning to (hopefully) a fantastic new series! A blurb:In the Ichidian Universe, The League and their ruthless assassins rule all. Expertly trained and highly valued, the League Assassins are the backbone of the government. But not even the League is immune to corruption ...Command

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Its fall, it gets darker earlier, it's getting cooler (well it SHOULD be getting cooler. Not so much in So Cal), but this is the time of year I love relaxing with a good book or movie. Here are a few things I'm looking forward to in the next few weeks. Lacey Alexander has a new good coming out November 3. I love, love, love her erotic romances. Their scorching hot, but also emotional. I can't get

Kelley Nyraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-15246488068325956822009-10-20T10:39:00.003-04:002009-10-20T10:41:50.980-04:002009-10-20T10:41:50.980-04:00

Ahhhh. The cold and flu season. Don't ya loooove it? Two-thirds of the Three Wicked Writers crew is sick. Anne is flat on her back with the flu, poor thing, and I carried a wicked head cold home with me from Romanticon. It was almost as if God said...Hey YOU! You had too much fun and now you must PAY! Well, that head cold has morphed into a little flu and I must confess, I've been a little wobbly

Regina Carlyslehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316730032624449669noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-54139202587816846082009-10-16T09:18:00.008-04:002009-10-16T09:40:52.512-04:002009-10-16T09:40:52.512-04:00

FINALLY!!! Pics from EC's RomantiCon so consider this SHARE DAY! Thanks to all the friends who shared these stellar photos. Registration will open at the end of next month for the Oct 7, 2010 Elloras Cave RomantiCon so be ready to stand in line to sign up for this wonderful event. Watch the Jasmine Jade website for more details!All I know is, I'm ready to go back NOW. This picture is me at

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This topic has come up on my After Dark group and I figured I'd take it to the blog.I love television and movies. It's definitely one of my favorite things to do. Like reading, I like getting lost in those other worlds and forgetting my cares for an hour or so.In no particular order, here are some of my fall faves.Criminal MindsFavorite Character: Garcia. She's such a quirky lady!

Anne Raineyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06110446131001665977noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-47516591162386855622009-10-14T11:02:00.003-04:002009-10-14T11:12:09.141-04:002009-10-14T11:12:09.141-04:00

Even though I look forward to this time of year because it's such a welcome break from the hot summer, there's also a part of me that dreads it. This is the time of year so many people get sick. I have a Kindergartner this year which means days spent in class with 20 other five and six year olds so this year, I'm dreading it even more. I worry she'll catch more this year with the germs, the

Kelley Nyraehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00370986712526819194noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6927196002363676480.post-86050271266812548392009-10-13T10:27:00.002-04:002009-10-13T10:46:45.583-04:002009-10-13T10:46:45.583-04:00

Just got home from Ellora's Cave's first ROMANTICON. Can't describe how truly wonderful this event was. There were no strangers. Everywhere you looked authors, readers, reviewers, and other industry professionals were dispensing hugs and smiles as if they'd know each other forever. Such a warm and fuzzy feeling that I came home knowing this is one event I would never, ever miss. I don't know the

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So, with the change in season, I find myself having to switch up my workout routine. I've been using the elliptical machine we have in the basement, which gives me a great workout, but it's COLD down there these days. I don't like the cold! I looked up manual treadmills today. Checked out a few reviews on them and I've come to the conclusion that I don't know the good from the bad. LOL One reason

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Okay, Regina is gone, hopefully having a good time! I figured we might as well have a little fun too!TGIF, baby!!

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By the subject line and the Homer picture you've probably guessed I have good news to share, huh? LOLWell, I do. This isn't about publishing though. It's personal good news. Recently, my mother-in-law was diagnosed with uterine cancer. We were all pretty devastated by the news. At the time, we didn't know anything more than that. Cancer. We hear that word and our world falls apart. I didn't

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I'm sure most of you remember my mini-freak out session back in August when my oldest started Kindergarten. That was a huge milestone for us and one she passed with flying colors. She's doing great in school and absolutely loves it. She's made it to the ABC club which means she knows all her upper and lowercase letters and sounds. She's been star of the week and kiss kicking that sight word list

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When I was a little kid and we went on a family trip, my sister and I would roll our eyes at our mom. Why you ask? Dad was always driving and Mom would sit there all fidgetty before finally blurting out....did I turn off the coffee pot? Did I lock the back door? What about the iron? Did I turn it off and put it away? Yes, we'd roll our eyes because she did this every time we got in the car. Now,

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The title of this post is what my oldest daughter said to me when I told her I couldn't wait to see a cover for my upcoming book "Body Rush", which comes out June next year. I personally LOVE getting new covers. It's a real thrill to see that image, it makes it real.But when Kati said she doesn't care what's on a cover, it's the blurb that counts, it got me to thinking. Do you think this is a new

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Today I'm sharing one of my own covers for Gottcha Covered Saturday. I love, love, love it! It's the best feeling in the world to get a new cover that you love. My fantastic cover artist, Anne Caine did perfect keeping with the theme of the first book in this series, Satisfy Me. The water and trees in the background are just how I envisioned Last Chance, the tiny Southern Oregon town where the

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