A year ago next week I officially became a published author.  How crazy is that?  The actual date is the 5th of January.  This past year has taught me a lot about writing, friendship, critiques, and rejection.

I’ve made two very invaluable crit partners and friends.  Solidified more.  My life has become enriched by the daughters of circe and LAW.  I’ve become a part of two awesome publishers…Aspen and Changeling.  I’ve held the hands (virtually and otherwise) of authors who were devastated by epublishers folding, bad reviews, and hard times and they’ve held mine when I fell apart during my Father’s stints in the hospital, hard times, and career decisions.  I’ve celebrated with them (Yay Kim for being a Brava finalist), and worked hard late into the night to write alongside my crit partners (who have also returned the favor, eh Michelle?).

Most of all, I’ve touched base with readers.  Those who cried with my characters and laughed with them.  A shy email here or there really amazed me.  So as we move on to 2008 I want to say thank you to my friends, my family, and my fans for making being published so worth it.

Happy New Year.

Wow, guys! This is crazy stuff. In the past two days Babes in Toyland II has received some major kudos from reviewers. From Rogues and Romance it received a MUST Read AND today it has been nominated for the Best 2007 Anthology by the Love Romances Cafe. How wild is that??

Voting for the best of 2007 begins January 1st!  So please stop by and cast your vote on your favorite authors, publishers, cover artists, and more!  Besides, the LRC is a lot of fun to be a part of.  Aspen Mountain Press is also up for Publisher of the Year!  Isn’t that awesome???

Babes in Toyland was such a blast.  The other authors were so awesome to chat with and I enjoyed all of their stories.  It’s available at Aspen now!

Since I’m still under deadline *cough* over *cough* I thought I’d share the cappuccino chocolate morsel recipe I’m going to be using tonight to keep my butt up and writing!

Mocha Caramel Cappuccino Tartelettes

Ingredients:

• 2 packages Athens Mini Fillo Shells
• 15 caramel squares, cut in half.
• 3 oz dark chocolate chips.
• 1/2 cup chocolate covered espresso beans, crushed.
• For Mocha Ganache:
  • 6oz. dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp. instant coffee or instant espresso

Find the rest of the recipe at Cooking by the seat of my pants!  He has a “print this” option and I don’t want to infringe on his copyright.  But I will show you a pic of the tender deliciousness:

¡Buen provecho! (enjoy)

My site’s been down for maintenance, so I’m sorry for the lack of posts today!  Bound in Fury has released!  YAAAAY!  I LOVE Elena and Drake.

Hell’s sent the Hunt and Drake has to make a move.  When Elena is nabbed, he has to call in a favor.  What craziness is in store for our couple?  How can they fight off the religious zealots who’d have him banished to the ether?

Bound in Fury is available NOW at Changeling Press!

I’ll see you soon.  A new post will be up on the 28th.  Happy Holidays, everyone.

Bound in Fury releases from Changeling Press on the 28th of this month!!!

Hell has a new Hunt and the trap is springing shut. With three demon brethren dead and his only daughter missing, Drake does what he has to in order to keep Elena safe and away from the Brotherhood. He keeps her locked behind Abandon’s doors.

But nothing can stop the wheels of the Hunt once it’s begun and Elena’s curse has brought her to the depths of her own hell. Her libido’s screaming for attention and the only one who can ease the ache leaves her confused and furious.

Neither expected the depth of hatred from the Brotherhood or the lengths to which they would go to destroy one demon. Drake, it seems, has an old enemy and they’re willing to overthrow Hell itself to destroy him.

Only together can Drake and Elena survive the coming battle. Nothing grips tighter than those bound in fury.

To give you some love, I’m giving you a sneak peek…here’s a new excerpt:

© Dawn Montgomery (more…)

Michelle Hasker is now a Changeling Family Member!!!  Two of her novellas have been picked up by them!!!  I’m so excited.  *huge grin*  Now we can cause more havoc in Changeling!  LOL.  Well, all…it’s back to the…

for me!

No, it’s NOT ME!!! But it’s a very dear friend, Kim Knox/Rees (yes she has TWO pen names).  She a finalist!!!  Squeeee.  I’m so freakin’ excited for her.  :)  Here’s her blog where she has some YUMMY motivational pictures from her favorite sci fi bad boys.  I love her website, too.  Drop by and give her some blog love.  If you’re interested in her entry, it’s at the BRAVA Forum.  It’s a great entry!  So for now, it’s back to the…

*hugs*

I’m out!

I’m taking a moment to give love to Renee George for her AWESOME art skills.  Here’s Bound in Fury in all it’s yummy glory.

Coming December 28th from Changeling Press!

Now it’s back to the

for me. Bound 3 is calling.

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And now it’s back to:

*hugs* all.  With the exception of my occasional pop ins (IE discount codes for you guys was pretty important!), I won’t be back until next week.

Okay gang. This week I’m deep under deadline. What does this mean? My shiny blocker goes on. Yes I said shiny blocker. It’s called Temptation Blocker. *Warning: downloading freeware can put your system at risk. Verify it’s from a good source, that your unit is compatible and if all else fails, surf CNET for a review* TB is freeware that saves my bacon when it comes to writing. You see, it’s Christmas, and that means crafts. And cookies. And shiny things that need my attention. So I take two hours out of the day and block the internet and email. Leaving only my IM open (and that’s ONLY if I’m getting the wet noodle from my crit partners).

So at this time I’m going under Deadline. I’ll see you when I come out of my self induced writing rampage. So, I’m off to work on Bound 3: Bound Eternally. I wish you well in this week of insanity shopping.

Wet Noodle: Fictitious object one uses to whip someone into shape. While painless in RL (real life) it leaves one feeling…slimed, if only in imagination. I lurve the wet noodle.