Busy Busy

This week is going to be crazy. Like cray-zee. Why? Because it's the week before conference and there is so much to do! Plan out the wardrobe making sure everything is clean and ready to go (that means shoes and accessories too!), map out the schedule so no event is missed, get my hair and nails done, clean the house so it's not a train wreck when I get home, transfer important files to the computer I'll be taking and try to write about 30 some pages. Not to mention the regular stuff like taking care of Hotrod and working out.

How am I going to do all this? The List. I have to make a list and keep it going all week or something will get missed. I live by The List. How about you? How do you keep yourself organized when you're prepping for a big event?

Caturday!

Making the bed. With assistance. (Can you find the third cat in this picture?)

RWA Nationals

RWA's 2010 National Conference is little more than a week away. I'm excited to go as this year will hold three new firsts for me.

1. I'll be signing for the first time at the Literacy Signing! Stop by and say hi if you're there.

2. I'll be speaking on a panel about Digital Publishing for the Print Published Author with Shiloh Walker, Tessa Dare and Lindsey Faber (Samhain editor). It takes place Saturday, July 31st at 3:15 in Asia 5, so mark your calendars!

3. I'm a door prize! Part of the PRO retreat includes giving away lunches with published authors in particular genres. I'm the paranormal/UF door prize. (I wonder if I should wear a bow?)

Other than that, I have a myriad of breakfasts, lunches, dinners and gatherings to attend. It'll be a busy, busy week, but seeing all my writing friends, getting to network and filling up on writerly information is so worth it. There's really nothing like Nationals. Will you be there this year?

Realms of Fantasy Magazine

I recently bought myself a subscription to this fabulous magazine and I have to say, if you're writing anything even remotely related to the fantasy genre (scifi and paranormal writers, I'm looking at you), you should be reading this magazine. I wish I hadn't waited so long.

Great articles, great short fiction, thoughtful reviews and a real sense of what's new and happening in the genre.

You can check it out here. Get yourself a subscription. You deserve it.

Time to kiss some babies and shake some hands

I need votes! All Fired Up's cover has been nominated for the Best Paranormal/UF Cover for July - http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=27432 I'd love some votes if you're so inclined! Poll is on the sidebar. (I tell you because couldn't find it at first. lol)

Woot!

Caturday! And a little extra

Take my spider and I killz you.

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And now, the extra!

I'll be signing All Fired Up today at:
Borders
880 W State Road 436
Altamonte Springs, FL
From 2:00-4:00 PM

If you're in the area, I'd love to see you!

Changing things up

I'm over at The Fictionistas today talking about how we're changing. Come see for yourself!

In case you haven't seen it yet - my new cover

Miss Bramble And The Leviathan is a steampunk romance. The novella will be out in October from Samhain. I'll be sure to post the blurb when I have it!

Win a book!

I'm over at Jennifer Shirk's blog today talking Writer Routines (my routine specifically). Leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of All Fired Up!

Release Day!

All Fired Up is out in print today!

Desire can heal the coldest heart—or burn it to ashes.

Alrik Gunn knows from bitter experience that change isn’t always for the better. From the woman who annihilated his Viking clan to the goddess who tricked him into centuries of slavery, betrayal has dogged his existence. The Goddess of Love is going to let him avenge his family, but for a price. As a Phoenix—a merchant of change—he must grant a human woman three chances to change her life.

When former Irish dancer Calleigh McCarthy tosses a carved-bird statue that belonged to her ex into a roaring bonfire, she unwittingly summons an honest-to-god Phoenix. A sexy, irresistible Viking who offers her an unbelievable bonus—three get-out-of-her-crappy-life-free cards. She’ll take it, even if it means guarding her cautious heart against the dark pain behind Alrik’s eyes.

Alrik has vowed never to let love sway him again, but Calleigh’s innocence and kindness throw him off balance. Yet even as his need for revenge fades and his love for her grows, he is bound to let her make her choices without interfering.

One wrongly chosen word, and any chance for happiness—for either of them—will go up in flames.

* Amazon has it on sale here!

Caturday, the Patriotic Edition

Happy Fourth of July Weekend!

Wow. It's Friday.

I thought all day yesterday it was Wednesday. I knew it was July 1st, but it still didn't register. I feel so out of touch.

What have I missed? What news do you have to share? What are you doing for the July 4th weekend? We're having a little cookout, then watching the neighbors set off fireworks way too big for non-commercial consumption. FUN!

Have a safe and happy weekend, whatever you do.

Random Things

1. Have you heard that Listerine kills mosquitoes? If you spray it around your outside area, it not only keeps them away for days but kills them too. Anyone know if this actually works?

2. I bought a Kindle yesterday. Yes, I am weak. The price drop and my involvement with Amazon's publishing programs pushed me over the edge.

3. Edits on book 2 are done, except for a final read through in a week or so. I still feel crazed.

4. My inner geek rejoices that Eureka and Warehouse 13 are starting back up soon. Also thrilled to find out there is a new Top Chef show in the works, Top Chef Just Desserts.

5. I'm now down 22.2 pounds. Once I added in more fruits and veggies (and I already ate a lot) my body decided to get off its plateau and lose some more.

And with that, it's back to the grind...

Caturday!

Talk to the foot.

Little lies we tell ourself

I'm over at Fictionistas today talking about lies we tell ourselves. What lies have you told yourself lately?

Fun News!

My fantasy romance, Heart Of Fire, is now available in print for those of you who aren't ebook readers. You can check it out here. If anyone's interested in a signed copy, email me for details.

If you haven't gotten your Kindle copy yet, you can get that here (just 2.99!), all other formats here (just 2.99!).

See? I'm a full service author. ;o)

Checking In

I'm still alive and kicking, in case you're wondering. Just buried in edits and other writing. Still I wanted to pop in and say hi and give y'all a chance to tell me what you're up to.

So. What have you been doing with yourself lately?

Caturday!

Why my edits are taking so long.

As you can see, some of the keys on my keyboard are currently unavailable.

Video Break

You just really need to watch this...

Listmania!

In an attempt at a promotion experiment, I made up a little Listmania list on Amazon of some of my writer friends books - all romance, but different genres and heat levels and some are young adult.

If you have a moment and you'd like to help me with this experiment (and you know you want to), click on this link to view the list, then click YES on the side where it asks you if the list is helpful.

I'll let you know in a few days if I think it's had any impact. Thanks! And now, back to edits...