All posts for the month January, 2008

Much Love…A Day of Sadness

Today is a day of sadness and loss.  My dearest soul sister, Cynnara Tregarth’s mother has passed.  You may know her, or not.  She’s the founder of LAW.  I ask that you say a prayer for her and her family during this very hard time.  Her strength is amazing and I’m blessed to have her [...]

It's My Party and I'll….

*sings badly* cry if I want to, cryyyyyyyyy if I want to! Happy January 24th everyone!  Usually not an important day for most but an especially important day for me!  It’s my birthday.  I’m 21 today with *cough* mumble *cough* years experience.  That’s right, I’m 21 and holding.  For the rest of my life.  Mwahahahaha. [...]

Open Call: Del Fantasma, Aspen Mountain Press

Aspen Mountain Press is launching a new paranormal series and is asking for submissions. Word count: 5K–100K Format: eBooks Editor: Nikita Gordyn Genre: Contemporary Paranormal Romance Can be a heterosexual couple, GBLT, ménage, etc. Mainstream with romantic elements will be considered. Very sexy/sensual is what we’re looking for. Both graphic and non-graphic will be considered. [...]

Truer Words Were Never Written

There are several industry blogs I check out at least once a week. One of them is Redlines and Deadlines, an Ellora’s Cave/Cerridwen Press editor blog. One of their recent posts really caught my attention. Allow me a bit of buildup before I explain… With so many epublishers failing in the past year or two, [...]

I was a reader first…

*brings out soapbox and steps up, cue dramatic music, spotlight on red-head* I’ve stayed out of the plagiarism drama for a while now.  As a lurker on several blogs it’s really hard to avoid.   So I’ll just say this about it.  I was taught plagiarism was bad…and this is how: plagiarism = expulsion from school [...]

When a Quote Really hits home…

Vanity Fair’s February edition has some really awesome stuff. I picked it up yesterday so I could swipe a pic or two for character collages…something I do for a series or novel. I find my characters and put them in the collage as a visual reference for me. Anyway, inside there were a few articles [...]

Honorable Mention? Wow.

So I was pleasantly shocked this morning when I received notice that Babes in Toyland II had won honorable mention at the Love Romances Cafe for Best Anthology 2007. How wicked! I’m so thrilled. *huge grin* First a Must Read, now this?? For those who went out and voted, thank you! In other news…It’s my [...]

Maggie's News

Ladies and gents, I’m pleased to announce that Maggie Nash is FREE!!!  Yes, the judge FINALLY released the last of the Triskelion contracts to the authors.  In celebration of her awesome newfound freedom, she’s redesigned her website.  Guys, it’s HOT.  So if you get a chance, check out Maggie’s New Home! *hugs* Maggie.  You rock, [...]

Raffle? I'm so there!

*permission to forward granted* Another amazing good time is coming out of Aspen Mountain Press!   The first annual January Raffle is underway TODAY!!!!!   How to play/participate…   Sign up for AMP community at AMP_Community-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Post a message to the loop with a brief description of yourself and how you heard about AMP or be [...]

Bound in Lust: the Reviews are in!

I am amazed at the awesome reviews coming in for Bound in Lust.  Here’s the most recent.  From Whipped Cream: Bound In Lust may be short, but it packs a powerful burst of sensual heat, interesting world building and two characters that are explosive together. Elena is a pawn in a game she has no [...]