Yes, I've been tagged by the Huff Sisters all the way on the other coast. Really? Yes.
HERE ARE THE QUESTIONS THEY HAVE ME ANSWERING.
What is the working title of your book? I'm actually working on two but they are both in the same Trilogy/series. The Trilogy/series title is The Talisman. Bk1 is Crisscross in Time and Bk2 is Spiritualist
Where did the idea come from for the book? Wow, that takes me back! One of the first novels I wrote and received a basket full of rejections on was Crisscross in Time but on my families begging, it has been revitalized, improved and now added to. The whole story is part of childhood fantasies, laying on my back on top of the haystack and wondering what if? I had no idea at the time that the fantasies would take shape in the form of a novel, or a trilogy/series.
What genre does your book fall under? This WIP is definitely a Time-travel Romance with my own personal brand of suspense.
Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition? That is a tough one. I can say that in the defunked original I had Hugh Jackman in mind for the hero lead, Quinn and the actor (of please forgive me for not recalling his name) that played opposite Hugh as the character Jed in Oklahoma as his brother, Albert. The lead? As in little Miss Perry Mason wanna be? Myself…who else? Of course I was a lot younger and starry eyed then.
What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book? Honestly, I am still working on that for this one. It wouldn't be fair to try and formulate it at present because I am a punster writer and although I know my MC and what makes her tick, I haven't completely decided just how she will manage to reach her story goal. And her goal is rather unselfish when she hasn't found the thing she truly wants yet. (evil laughter)
Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency? Neither, it is my hopes that my current Publisher will pick it up, but I have yet to have the first book polished to the level I personally demand before submitting.
How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript? (scratches head trying to remember) That would be the draft that I submitted years ago. I'm guessing about a year. I tried plotting with it. It went quick, but I hated how it figuratively tied my creative hands.
What other books would you compare this story to within your genre? I try not to compare. I know there have been a few that truly disappointed me, but I will bury those titles in my memory banks and just say, none really.
Who or What inspired you to write this book? The old red barn that was at my grandfather's place. It was two stories, moved about thirty miles on logs and with draft horses. Once served as a saloon and brothel.
What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest? In Bk1, that old barn that I mentioned earlier is the saloon and brothel where at least one of the characters makes a living. It is where several of the scenes take place. I haven't decided if it will play an important role in Bk2 yet. I'm still developing logistics of how and why a middle aged woman would venture into time-travel.
(Update- the how is solved and the why, now on to the fun part of landing her squarely in the frying pan just to toss her into the fire, then the coals and back again. She may obtain her story goal, but it'll cost her...evil laugh...)
Don't forget that I am offering you a chance at winning a free e-copy of Dark Days of Promise, my debut novel. Leave a comment for a chance to win. Tweet of FB your friends, tell me about it at shassidy(at)comcast(dot) net(The time stamp will show me how honest you are.) the winner will be chosen from the comments and emails by one of my illustroius family members and posted here, so check back!
And the list and links to those I'm tagging--visit them next Wednesday!
Margaret L. Turley RN http://margaretlarsen.com/blog Margaret's Blog
David Lee Summers http://dlsummers.wordpress.com
Peggy Urry http://peggyurry.blogspot.com/
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November 7, 2012
November 5, 2012
Part of Grace Filled Christmas Blog Hop
Thirty-four year old Vicki Laramie must learn to trust before she can love, but she might die trying.
While Vicki’s children grapple with the death of their father -- a man whom she’s successfully fabricated as loving, a lie her rebellious teenager recognizes -- she must find a way to support her family and find a role model for her boys. She never intends to fall for Staff Sergeant Chase, her best friend’s son, who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). She’d much rather choose a safer man to love, but her children have a voice in the decision she makes. With two deaths to deal with, a suitor after her money, a rebellious son, and Sergeant Chase’s repeated attacks, she can only hope to survive the danger she faces. If she doesn’t, her children will be left without either parent.
Link to buy: http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-345/Dark-Days-of-Promise/Detail.bok
July 31, 2012
Last day to enter!!
Okay you procrastinators...today is the last day to enter the Sizzling Kiss Contest. If you are a follower of this blog, please click on "Contest Entry" on the left of the screen. Doing so will allow you to read them one after the other. Rules for voting.
1) You must be a follower of this blog to vote and your vote/comment must be signed with your follower tag.
2) You may cast three votes - 1 for "Best Sizzle" 1 for "Honorable Mention" 1 for "Nice Try" or "Booby"
If the voting is unanimous, my job will be easy, but if it is not, I'll need a couple of days to figure it out since I haven't run a contest like this in the past, so please be understanding.
1) You must be a follower of this blog to vote and your vote/comment must be signed with your follower tag.
2) You may cast three votes - 1 for "Best Sizzle" 1 for "Honorable Mention" 1 for "Nice Try" or "Booby"
If the voting is unanimous, my job will be easy, but if it is not, I'll need a couple of days to figure it out since I haven't run a contest like this in the past, so please be understanding.
July 29, 2012
Voting starts today!
The contest runs through July 31st.
Voting (by readers) runs through August 2nd. You must be a follower to vote and you can only vote in each category once (that's a total of three votes!) (Scroll down for details.)
The grand prize winner will receive a romantic suspense E-book, Dark Days of Promise, by yours truly, due to be released in September. (Publisher will not allow me to send it out until the release date on September 21st.)
Voting is now through August 2nd at 12 midnight PST.
To vote, you must be a follower of this blog and your vote/comment must be signed to match your follower tag.
Click on Contest Entry on the menu to the left to read all of the entries and make a comment on the three of your choice as ---Best Sizzle (our grand Prize winner), Honorable Mention, and nice Try (or Booby).
If you read a kiss that you are sure you have read elsewhere, please let us know when and where. Keep in mind that if you have read it as a published scene, we need to check with the submitter before it can be disqualified (and you need to help in that case.) Kisses published on the authors blog will not be disqualified as publishers expect us to promote our own work.
Best Sizzle winner will receive an e-copy of Dark Days of Promise on its release date of September 21 and a $10 Amazon gift certificate (gift certificate will be sent sooner.)
Nice Try or Booby prize winner will receive a non-romantic title, Dogs, Blogs, and Hobbits: Writings from a Widow's Perspective, by Valerie Steimle.
Voting (by readers) runs through August 2nd. You must be a follower to vote and you can only vote in each category once (that's a total of three votes!) (Scroll down for details.)
The grand prize winner will receive a romantic suspense E-book, Dark Days of Promise, by yours truly, due to be released in September. (Publisher will not allow me to send it out until the release date on September 21st.)
Voting is now through August 2nd at 12 midnight PST.
To vote, you must be a follower of this blog and your vote/comment must be signed to match your follower tag.
Click on Contest Entry on the menu to the left to read all of the entries and make a comment on the three of your choice as ---Best Sizzle (our grand Prize winner), Honorable Mention, and nice Try (or Booby).
If you read a kiss that you are sure you have read elsewhere, please let us know when and where. Keep in mind that if you have read it as a published scene, we need to check with the submitter before it can be disqualified (and you need to help in that case.) Kisses published on the authors blog will not be disqualified as publishers expect us to promote our own work.
Best Sizzle winner will receive an e-copy of Dark Days of Promise on its release date of September 21 and a $10 Amazon gift certificate (gift certificate will be sent sooner.)
Nice Try or Booby prize winner will receive a non-romantic title, Dogs, Blogs, and Hobbits: Writings from a Widow's Perspective, by Valerie Steimle.
July 28, 2012
Not too late to enter The Sizzling Summer Contest
4 more days in "The Sizzling Summer Contest"
The contest runs through July 31st.
Voting (by readers) opens July 30th at 1AM PST and runs through August 2nd 12 Midnight PST. You must be a follower to vote! (Scroll down for details.)
Winners will be posted here on August 4th.
You are invited to participate in sharing your best Sizzling Kiss.
1) Submit your "Sizzling Kiss" as an attachment to shassidy@comcast.net between today and July 31. (Yes, polish that kiss.)
2) Include "Sizzling Kiss" in the subject line of your email.
3) Your entry must be between 100 and 500 words.
4 )Sign your kiss with your first name and blog link.
Limit: one entry per blog link.
Erotica will be disqualified. Published work cannot be submitted for contest.
Good news, we have more than 10 Kisses entered! The grand prize winner will receive a romantic suspense E-book, Dark Days of Promise by yours truly, due to be released in September.
Now remember, we have several examples of kisses already posted here. You are welcome to go back and read them. (Click on Sizzling Kiss on the MENU to the left.)
Remember, the dead line is July 31st. Send your submission, limited to a single scene to shassidy@comcast.net as an attachment. All entries (except those that are erotic) will be posted here for voting July 30th through August 2nd. You must be a follower of this blog to vote and your vote/comment must be signed to match your follower tag.
The contest runs through July 31st.
Voting (by readers) opens July 30th at 1AM PST and runs through August 2nd 12 Midnight PST. You must be a follower to vote! (Scroll down for details.)
Winners will be posted here on August 4th.
You are invited to participate in sharing your best Sizzling Kiss.
1) Submit your "Sizzling Kiss" as an attachment to shassidy@comcast.net between today and July 31. (Yes, polish that kiss.)
2) Include "Sizzling Kiss" in the subject line of your email.
3) Your entry must be between 100 and 500 words.
4 )Sign your kiss with your first name and blog link.
Limit: one entry per blog link.
Erotica will be disqualified. Published work cannot be submitted for contest.
Good news, we have more than 10 Kisses entered! The grand prize winner will receive a romantic suspense E-book, Dark Days of Promise by yours truly, due to be released in September.
Now remember, we have several examples of kisses already posted here. You are welcome to go back and read them. (Click on Sizzling Kiss on the MENU to the left.)
Remember, the dead line is July 31st. Send your submission, limited to a single scene to shassidy@comcast.net as an attachment. All entries (except those that are erotic) will be posted here for voting July 30th through August 2nd. You must be a follower of this blog to vote and your vote/comment must be signed to match your follower tag.
July 1, 2012
The Sizzling Summer Contest
"The Sizzling Summer Contest" starts today!
The contest runs July 1st through July 31st.
Voting (by readers) will open July 29th and run through August 4th.
Have you got a kiss you'd like to share? Have you got what it takes to write a Sizzling Kiss?
You are invited to participate in sharing your best Sizzling Kiss.
1) Submit your "Sizzling Kiss" as an attachment to shassidy@comcast.net between July 1 and July 31. (Yes, polish that kiss.)
2) Include "Sizzling Kiss" in the subject line of your email.
3) Entrys are to be between 100 and 500 words.
4) Sign your kiss with your first name and blog link.
Limit: one entry per blog addy.
I am looking for at least ten (10) submissions/entries. If I get at least that many, there will be a prize awarded in addition to having your "Sizzling Kiss" posted here (with your name). The winner will receive a romantic suspense E-book, Dark Days of Promise by yours truly, due to be released in September.
Don't be shy. Now remember, this is just a kiss, not a bedroom scene. No erotica, I'm not allowed to post such so keep it sweetly warm and borderline sensual. Erotica will be disqualified. Published work cannot be submitted for contest.Now remember, we have several examples of kisses already posted here. You are welcome to go back and read them.
Remember, the dead line is July 31st. Send your submission, limited to a single scene to mailto:shassidy@comcast.net as an attachment. I must have at least 10 entries. All entries (except those that are erotic) will be posted here for voting the end of July and first of August. You must be a follower of this blog to vote and your vote/comment must be signed to match your follower tag.
The contest runs July 1st through July 31st.
Voting (by readers) will open July 29th and run through August 4th.
Have you got a kiss you'd like to share? Have you got what it takes to write a Sizzling Kiss?
You are invited to participate in sharing your best Sizzling Kiss.
1) Submit your "Sizzling Kiss" as an attachment to shassidy@comcast.net between July 1 and July 31. (Yes, polish that kiss.)
2) Include "Sizzling Kiss" in the subject line of your email.
3) Entrys are to be between 100 and 500 words.
4) Sign your kiss with your first name and blog link.
Limit: one entry per blog addy.
I am looking for at least ten (10) submissions/entries. If I get at least that many, there will be a prize awarded in addition to having your "Sizzling Kiss" posted here (with your name). The winner will receive a romantic suspense E-book, Dark Days of Promise by yours truly, due to be released in September.
Don't be shy. Now remember, this is just a kiss, not a bedroom scene. No erotica, I'm not allowed to post such so keep it sweetly warm and borderline sensual. Erotica will be disqualified. Published work cannot be submitted for contest.Now remember, we have several examples of kisses already posted here. You are welcome to go back and read them.
Remember, the dead line is July 31st. Send your submission, limited to a single scene to mailto:shassidy@comcast.net as an attachment. I must have at least 10 entries. All entries (except those that are erotic) will be posted here for voting the end of July and first of August. You must be a follower of this blog to vote and your vote/comment must be signed to match your follower tag.
June 27, 2012
On your laptop, Get writing, Enter!
The Sizzling Summer Contest is days away-- Sunday, July 1st starts the month of Sizzle!
Okay, so you want to know what's in it for you...how about an Amozon Gift card? The winning entry will recieve a $10.00 gift card.
Now remember, I don't get to vote---you do (the voting will open the end of the month.) But you must be a follower to vote but anyone can enter! Contest rules will be posted Sunday, July 1st and occasionally throughout the month.
Published kisses, even self-published kisses CANNOT be entered, so if you happen to read a kiss that you know is published elsewhere, be sure to let me know. (That means none of mine are allowed 'cause I've shared them here on my blog.) Authors are allowed to enter as well as those sharing that first romantic kiss of their lives. Some authors can't write a sizzling kiss to save their books so don't be intimidated! I'm still learning how to use this tool!
I even have a "booby" prize for worst kiss, so don't dispair. Instead-- write, polish, edit, research the "how tos" and Sizzling Kisses already posted here and give it your best shot. Who knows, maybe you will be the next incredibly awesome author on the New York Best Seller list!
Okay, so you want to know what's in it for you...how about an Amozon Gift card? The winning entry will recieve a $10.00 gift card.
Now remember, I don't get to vote---you do (the voting will open the end of the month.) But you must be a follower to vote but anyone can enter! Contest rules will be posted Sunday, July 1st and occasionally throughout the month.
Published kisses, even self-published kisses CANNOT be entered, so if you happen to read a kiss that you know is published elsewhere, be sure to let me know. (That means none of mine are allowed 'cause I've shared them here on my blog.) Authors are allowed to enter as well as those sharing that first romantic kiss of their lives. Some authors can't write a sizzling kiss to save their books so don't be intimidated! I'm still learning how to use this tool!
I even have a "booby" prize for worst kiss, so don't dispair. Instead-- write, polish, edit, research the "how tos" and Sizzling Kisses already posted here and give it your best shot. Who knows, maybe you will be the next incredibly awesome author on the New York Best Seller list!
June 23, 2012
Polish your Kisses!
"The Sizzling Summer Contest" runs July 1st through July 31st. Looking for help to polish? See May 24ths post here for a short lesson...
Voting (by readers) will open July 29th and run through August 4th.
Have you got a kiss you'd like to share? Have you got what it takes to write a Sizzling Kiss?
You are invited to participate in sharing your best Sizzling Kiss.
1) Submit your "Sizzling Kiss" as an attachment to shassidy@comcast.net between July 1 and July 31. (Yes, polish that kiss.)
2) Include "Sizzling Kiss" in the subject line of your email.
3) Entrys are to be between 100 and 500 words.
4) Sign your kiss with your first name and blog link.
Limit: one entry per blog addy.
I am looking for at least ten (10) submissions/entries. If I get at least that many, there will be a prize awarded in addition to having your "Sizzling Kiss" posted here (with your name). The winner will receive a romantic suspense E-book, Dark Days of Promise by yours truly, due to be released in September.
Don't be shy. Now remember, this is just a kiss, not a bedroom scene. No erotica, I'm not allowed to post such so keep it sweetly warm and borderline sensual. Erotica will be disqualified. Published work cannot be submitted for contest.Now remember, we have several examples of kisses already posted here. You are welcome to go back and read them.
Remember, the dead line is July 31st. Send your submission, limited to a single scene to mailto:shassidy@comcast.net as an attachment. I must have at least 10 entries. All entries (except those that are erotic) will be posted here for voting the end of July and first of August. You must be a follower of this blog to vote and your vote/comment must be signed to match your follower tag.
Voting (by readers) will open July 29th and run through August 4th.
Have you got a kiss you'd like to share? Have you got what it takes to write a Sizzling Kiss?
You are invited to participate in sharing your best Sizzling Kiss.
1) Submit your "Sizzling Kiss" as an attachment to shassidy@comcast.net between July 1 and July 31. (Yes, polish that kiss.)
2) Include "Sizzling Kiss" in the subject line of your email.
3) Entrys are to be between 100 and 500 words.
4) Sign your kiss with your first name and blog link.
Limit: one entry per blog addy.
I am looking for at least ten (10) submissions/entries. If I get at least that many, there will be a prize awarded in addition to having your "Sizzling Kiss" posted here (with your name). The winner will receive a romantic suspense E-book, Dark Days of Promise by yours truly, due to be released in September.
Don't be shy. Now remember, this is just a kiss, not a bedroom scene. No erotica, I'm not allowed to post such so keep it sweetly warm and borderline sensual. Erotica will be disqualified. Published work cannot be submitted for contest.Now remember, we have several examples of kisses already posted here. You are welcome to go back and read them.
Remember, the dead line is July 31st. Send your submission, limited to a single scene to mailto:shassidy@comcast.net as an attachment. I must have at least 10 entries. All entries (except those that are erotic) will be posted here for voting the end of July and first of August. You must be a follower of this blog to vote and your vote/comment must be signed to match your follower tag.
June 13, 2012
Reminder - The Sizzling Summer contest is 2 1/2 weeks away!
Sending out a personal invite to readers everywhere.
Announcing "The Sizzling Summer Contest".
The contest will run July 1st through July 31st.
Voting (by readers) will open July 29th and run through August 4th.
Have you got a kiss you'd like to share? Have you got what it takes to write a Sizzling Kiss?
You are invited to participate in sharing your best Sizzling Kiss.
1) Submit your "Sizzling Kiss" as an attachment to shassidy@comcast.net between July 1 and July 31. (Yes, I'm giving you time to polish that kiss.)
2) Include "Sizzling Kiss" in the subject line of your email.
3) Your entry must be between 100 and 500 words.
4) Sign your kiss with your first name and your blog address/link.
Limit: one entry per blog addy
I am looking for at least ten (10) submissions/entries. If I get at least that many, there will be a prize awarded in addition to having your "Sizzling Kiss" posted here (with your name). The winner will receive a romantic suspense E-book, Dark Days of Promise by yours truly, due to be released in September.
Don't be shy. Now remember, this is just a kiss, not a bedroom scene. No erotica, I'm not allowed to post such so keep it sweetly warm and borderline sensual. Erotica will be disqualified. Published work cannot be submitted for contest.
Now remember, we have several examples of kisses already posted here as well as helps to writing a kiss that SIZZLES.
Remember, the dead line is July 31st. Send your submission, limited to a single scene to shassidy@comcast.net as an attachment. I must have at least 10 entries. All entries (except those that are erotic) will be posted here for voting the end of July and first of August. You must be a follower of this blog to vote and your vote/comment must be signed to match your follower tag.
Note to published authors-- Still looking for books containing a Sizzling Kiss for prizes. (hint, hint).
Announcing "The Sizzling Summer Contest".
The contest will run July 1st through July 31st.
Voting (by readers) will open July 29th and run through August 4th.
Have you got a kiss you'd like to share? Have you got what it takes to write a Sizzling Kiss?
You are invited to participate in sharing your best Sizzling Kiss.
1) Submit your "Sizzling Kiss" as an attachment to shassidy@comcast.net between July 1 and July 31. (Yes, I'm giving you time to polish that kiss.)
2) Include "Sizzling Kiss" in the subject line of your email.
3) Your entry must be between 100 and 500 words.
4) Sign your kiss with your first name and your blog address/link.
Limit: one entry per blog addy
I am looking for at least ten (10) submissions/entries. If I get at least that many, there will be a prize awarded in addition to having your "Sizzling Kiss" posted here (with your name). The winner will receive a romantic suspense E-book, Dark Days of Promise by yours truly, due to be released in September.
Don't be shy. Now remember, this is just a kiss, not a bedroom scene. No erotica, I'm not allowed to post such so keep it sweetly warm and borderline sensual. Erotica will be disqualified. Published work cannot be submitted for contest.
Now remember, we have several examples of kisses already posted here as well as helps to writing a kiss that SIZZLES.
Remember, the dead line is July 31st. Send your submission, limited to a single scene to shassidy@comcast.net as an attachment. I must have at least 10 entries. All entries (except those that are erotic) will be posted here for voting the end of July and first of August. You must be a follower of this blog to vote and your vote/comment must be signed to match your follower tag.
Note to published authors-- Still looking for books containing a Sizzling Kiss for prizes. (hint, hint).
May 28, 2012
Contesting Monday
Leave a comment on this weeks posts and win a chance for a free copy of any of Emma Lane's 4 Regency Romances from MUSA Here are the beautiful covers. (The more comments you make the more times you are entered...just be sure to leave your name and check back on Saturday to see who won!) Visit Ms. Lane at http://janislane.blogspot.com/
May 23, 2012
Announcing - The Sizzling Summer Contest
Sending out a personal invite to readers everywhere.
Announcing "The Sizzling Summer Contest".
The contest will run July 1st through July 31st.
Voting (by readers) will open July 29th and run through August 4th.
Have you got a kiss you'd like to share? Have you got what it takes to write a Sizzling Kiss?
You are invited to participate in sharing your best Sizzling Kiss.
1) Submit your "Sizzling Kiss" as an attachment to shassidy@comcast.net between July 1 and July 31. (Yes, I'm giving you time to polish that kiss.)
2) Include "Sizzling Kiss" in the subject line of your email.
3) Your kiss must be between 100 and 500 words.
4) Sign your kiss with your first name and your blog address/link.
Limit: one entry per blog addy.
I am looking for at least ten (10) submissions/entries. If I get at least that many, there will be a prize awarded in addition to having your "Sizzling Kiss" posted here (with your name). The winner will receive a romantic suspense E-book, Dark Days of Promise by yours truly, due to be released in September.
Don't be shy. Now remember, this is just a kiss, not a bedroom scene. No erotica, I'm not allowed to post such so keep it sweetly warm and borderline sensual. Erotica will be disqualified. Published work cannot be submitted for contest.
Now remember, we have several examples of kisses already posted here. You are welcome to go back and read them. I will also be posting several more as well as helps to writing a kiss that SIZZLES.
Remember, the dead line is July 31st. Send your submission, limited to a single scene to shassidy@comcast.net as an attachment. I must have at least 10 entries. All entries (except those that are erotic) will be posted here for voting the end of July and first of August. You must be a follower of this blog to vote and your vote/comment must be signed to match your follower tag.
Note to published authors-- Maybe one of our esteemed published authors, whose Sizzling Kisses will be shared over the next two months will volunteer a copy of their book from which the kiss is from --- (hint, hint).
Announcing "The Sizzling Summer Contest".
The contest will run July 1st through July 31st.
Voting (by readers) will open July 29th and run through August 4th.
Have you got a kiss you'd like to share? Have you got what it takes to write a Sizzling Kiss?
You are invited to participate in sharing your best Sizzling Kiss.
1) Submit your "Sizzling Kiss" as an attachment to shassidy@comcast.net between July 1 and July 31. (Yes, I'm giving you time to polish that kiss.)
2) Include "Sizzling Kiss" in the subject line of your email.
3) Your kiss must be between 100 and 500 words.
4) Sign your kiss with your first name and your blog address/link.
Limit: one entry per blog addy.
I am looking for at least ten (10) submissions/entries. If I get at least that many, there will be a prize awarded in addition to having your "Sizzling Kiss" posted here (with your name). The winner will receive a romantic suspense E-book, Dark Days of Promise by yours truly, due to be released in September.
Don't be shy. Now remember, this is just a kiss, not a bedroom scene. No erotica, I'm not allowed to post such so keep it sweetly warm and borderline sensual. Erotica will be disqualified. Published work cannot be submitted for contest.
Now remember, we have several examples of kisses already posted here. You are welcome to go back and read them. I will also be posting several more as well as helps to writing a kiss that SIZZLES.
Remember, the dead line is July 31st. Send your submission, limited to a single scene to shassidy@comcast.net as an attachment. I must have at least 10 entries. All entries (except those that are erotic) will be posted here for voting the end of July and first of August. You must be a follower of this blog to vote and your vote/comment must be signed to match your follower tag.
Note to published authors-- Maybe one of our esteemed published authors, whose Sizzling Kisses will be shared over the next two months will volunteer a copy of their book from which the kiss is from --- (hint, hint).
May 14, 2012
Contest with Shawna Williams
In order to win a chance to choose which book you win the rules are: Read Shawna's posts this week and vote for which excerpt you think is more romantic by leaving a comment on either one or both. --We (Shawna and I) are romance writers after all. But...Shawna is looking for your input so don't let her down. (Look at that face...How can anyone turn her down?) If you have entered before, this is a new contest and you could win again or for the first time here on this blog!
You don't have to be a follower, but you better leave us an email addy so we can notify you and get you your book!
Website - http://shawnakwilliams.com/
Blog - http://shawnawilliams-oldsmobile.blogspot.com/
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shawna-K-Williams/236629884245
Twitter - https://twitter.com/#!/shawnakwilliams
Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/shawnakwilliams/
Most of my author activity is through facebook and twitter and I'm very active on Pinterest as well.
Purchase Links
Desert Breeze
Ebook - http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-86/No-Other/Detail.bok
Print - https://www.createspace.com/3762193
Amazon -
Kindle edition - http://www.amazon.com/No-Other-ebook/dp/B003K15MY0/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1336172788&sr=1-1
Print - http://www.amazon.com/No-Other-Shawna-K-Williams/dp/1468164937/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1336172788&sr=1-1
Barnes&Noble
Nookbook - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/no-other-shawna-k-williams/1022584299?ean=9781936000531
Print - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/no-other-shawna-k-williams/1022584299?ean=9781468164930&format=paperback
April 30, 2012
Contesting Monday
This week the spotlight is on Maria Sadowski and her new release Kidnapped.
Being the awesomely wonderful person Maria is, she is offering a e-copy of her book as a prize this week. Don't mistake this one for the classic! They are not the same.
How to win:
1) Become a follower here if you haven't already. If you are already a follower, leave a comment.
2) Become a follower of Maria's
3) If you would like an additional chance to win, leave a comment !
4) Tweet, Tell a friend on Facebook or email.
5) Maria's links are below let us know where you have shared for extra entries!
Website: http://www.hammarblad.com/
Blog: http://www.hammarblad.blogspot.com/
Maria's blog link is: http://www.scifiromance.info/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariahammarblad
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mariahammarblad
Purchase link... It will be available here: http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-292/Kidnapped-Maria-Hammarblad/Detail.bok
but not until May 11.
Being the awesomely wonderful person Maria is, she is offering a e-copy of her book as a prize this week. Don't mistake this one for the classic! They are not the same.
How to win:
1) Become a follower here if you haven't already. If you are already a follower, leave a comment.
2) Become a follower of Maria's
3) If you would like an additional chance to win, leave a comment !
4) Tweet, Tell a friend on Facebook or email.
5) Maria's links are below let us know where you have shared for extra entries!
Website: http://www.hammarblad.com/
Blog: http://www.hammarblad.blogspot.com/
Maria's blog link is: http://www.scifiromance.info/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariahammarblad
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mariahammarblad
Purchase link... It will be available here: http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-292/Kidnapped-Maria-Hammarblad/Detail.bok
but not until May 11.
April 16, 2012
Contesting Monday
Doing it again. A book give away/contest. Read the rules closely as our rules have changed!
This week we are giving away a copy of Theresa Sneed's From Heaven to Earth.
Become a follower here if you aren't already.
Follow Theresa at her website. www.theresasneed.com
Your name will be entered aditional times for each original comment you leave throughout the week.
The winner will be posted on the Sizzling Saturday post, even if all that sizzles is your name!
This week we are giving away a copy of Theresa Sneed's From Heaven to Earth.
Become a follower here if you aren't already.
Follow Theresa at her website. www.theresasneed.com
Your name will be entered aditional times for each original comment you leave throughout the week.
The winner will be posted on the Sizzling Saturday post, even if all that sizzles is your name!
April 9, 2012
Contesting Monday
I’ve always loved the story of Abinadi and Alma, the Elder’s conversion from the Book of Mormon and have often wondered what it would be like to live during that time. Many times I’ve questioned my own faith and wondered if I would have the strength to withstand the persecution which have always fallen upon the saints.
Identity, my first novel published in July 2011, is a suspense/romance. My mother began reading a story with a similar plot line when I was about 10 years old. She never finished the story. Years later I was telling my daughter, Sarah, about the story and how sad I was that she never finished it. My amazing 10 year old daughter said, “So write your own ending.” And that, my friends, is how Identity was born.
The most fun part of the whole story is that Sarah is now an adult and looks very much like the cover model of my book. It was fun to use her in my trailer. Then when the cover came out for Soulfire, I once again planned on using my daughter in my book trailer. That will probably come in a couple of weeks once we are able to coordinate our schedules.
So let me tell you what this week grand prize will be. But first a little bit about the history of Cacao (cocoa). In ancient America the cacao beans were harvested, fermented, ground and then made into a paste which was mixed with chili powder or cornmeal. The Mayans preferred it cold, while the Olmecs liked it hot. Either way it was unsweetened, and they liked it bitter. Sounds yummy, I know. Since I KNOW none of you want to win that as your prize, I’m going to offer the modern version! A bag of Ghirardeli’s dark chocolate assorted squares. Now that sounds more to my liking (and it’s my favorite.)
How to win:
1) Become a follower here if you haven't already. If you are already a follower, leave a comment reminding me.
2) Become a follower of Betsy's http://betsyloveldsauthor.blogspot.com/
3) If you would like an additional chance to win, leave a comment (maximum of one additional entry per day.)
March 26, 2012
It's contesting Monday Again!
This week's spotlight is on Celia Yeary and the two books of her Cameron Sisters Series. We are offering not one but two chances to win an electronic copy of Texas Promises and/or Texas True.
New followers will automatically be entered to win, but you can have another chance to win by simply leaving a comment.
New followers will automatically be entered to win, but you can have another chance to win by simply leaving a comment.
March 19, 2012
Contest-ing Monday w/ Tina Pinson
This week's contest is a chance to win not one but two of Tina's books.
(Books are in Ebook format.)( 2 winners, each wins one book.)
In the Manor of the Ghost and Touched By Mercy.
Tina's website -- http://www.tinapinson.com/
Twitter:@Tina_Pinson
Facebook-- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=754617103
Purchase Tina's books at:
Desert Breeze Bookstore.
Touched By Mercy http://tiny.cc/0rgkm
In the Manor of the Ghost http://tiny.cc/we4ul
Amazon:
Touched By Mercy http://tiny.cc/k5tgw
In the Manor of the Ghost http://tiny.cc/doc8w
Barnes & Noble
Touched By Mercy—available soon
In the Manor of the Ghost http://tiny.cc/oh767
Christian Books Distributors
Touched By Mercy – available soon
In the Manor of the Ghost http://tiny.cc/4u5h9
(Books are in Ebook format.)( 2 winners, each wins one book.)
Become a follower here if you are not already a follower.
Visit Tina's Blog at http://www.tinapinson.blogspot.com/
and become a follower or like Tina on her Face book Author Page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tina-E-Pinson/121116301246341
Email me at shassidy@comcast.net to tell me you have done two of the three.
In the Manor of the Ghost and Touched By Mercy.Winners will be drawn by Tina and announced here on Saturday. Good luck and come back throughout the week to learn more!
Tina's website -- http://www.tinapinson.com/
Twitter:@Tina_Pinson
Facebook-- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=754617103
Purchase Tina's books at:
Desert Breeze Bookstore.
Touched By Mercy http://tiny.cc/0rgkm
In the Manor of the Ghost http://tiny.cc/we4ul
Amazon:
Touched By Mercy http://tiny.cc/k5tgw
In the Manor of the Ghost http://tiny.cc/doc8w
Barnes & Noble
Touched By Mercy—available soon
In the Manor of the Ghost http://tiny.cc/oh767
Christian Books Distributors
Touched By Mercy – available soon
In the Manor of the Ghost http://tiny.cc/4u5h9
March 12, 2012
Contest-ing Monday
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This weeks contest:
Visit June's Blog at http://www.junefoster.blogspot.com/ and become a follower. Become a follower here. Then leave a comment here telling us that you have done so and tell us what makes June's writing space unique to enter to win a free e-copy of Give Us This Day.
Winner with the correct answer will be drawn by June herself and announced here on Saturday. Good luck and come back soon!
March 5, 2012
What's Up This Week ...
Make no mistake, this is not a how to guide for dummies.
Lynette tells me that she was born in Illinois, went to college in Nebraska, moved to Kansas as a newlywed and stayed 25 years. Now she and her husband are in Fresno, CA.Oh, and while she was in Kansas she got her Masters degree from the University of San Francisco.
Lynette and I are offering a chance to win a free ebook copy of More Than a Job. The rules are simple -- visit Lynette's blog www.lynetteendicott.blogspot.com and become a follower, then leave a comment reminding Lynette that you have done so and her week of review here. Become a follower here and mention it in your comment and you are entered a second time. Easy. Lynette will assign her dog to select a winning name and the winner will be announced on Saturday, the 10th on both blogs, so be sure to check back to see if you won!
If you are reading this on your computer, Lynette can send the copy through your email and wala! You don't have to wait for the post man, you don't have to run to your favorite bookstore!
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