Put on Your Thinking Caps!

Please put on your thinking caps because I need a little help! I’ve written two books set in Mexico that have Aztec themes and I want to bundle them into a box set and need a title. AZTEC GOLD is about a missing archeologist, the woman determined to find him and an Aztec demon demi-goddess. In THE FIFTH KINGDOM, a professor and a CIA Agent are trying to stop terrorists from finding an Aztec relic that may have incredible powers, possibly time travel (I don’t want to spoil it in case you haven’t read it yet.) Some of the possible titles are in the image I’ve posted but I’m not sure I’m in love with any of them. I’d love to hear which one you like or if you think you’ve got a better one and I choose it, you’ll get an acknowledgment in the book as well as an autographed copy of the book! Thanks for helping out. P.S. – if you haven’t read these yet, they’re both FREE on Kindle Unlimited or available for purchase for only 99 cents as my way of thanking you. You can check them out at https://amzn.to/3uur7M0.

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SBS K-9 Division Trivia Time

There were so many fun things about writing the K-9 spinoff to the South Beach Security series. First, I love showing you what’s happening with all the couples from the first three books. Second, I had a great time researching what kinds of dogs would be right for each of the books in light of what the suspense would be! Last, but not least, I loved giving the military heroes who are now SBS K-9 agents their happily ever afters! What kind of dog is in Sabotage Operation, the first book in the series? A Belgian Malinois named Butter because in this story former Marine Matt Perez has to safeguard Teresa Rodriguez, the owner of a thoroughbred racing stable. Belgian Malinois are wonderful for herding and protection as well as tracking down the attacker who is threatening Theresa. You can read more about Sabotage Operation at https://amzn.to/3MGpsJ7. P.S. – Did you know Belgian Malinois are named after the Belgian town of Malines?

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Do you believe in undying love?

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, let’s talk about love! There’s puppy love and love at first sight. Second chance love. What about undying love? Do you think it’s possible that love survives death? That idea was one of the inspirations for Ghost of a Chance, my novella about a group of people who have been tasked with solving a decades old mystery and the hero and heroine who find unexpected love. So, do you believe love can survive death and there’s ghosts just waiting to be reunited? While you answer that, here’s a teaser for Ghost of a Chance which you can download at https://amzn.to/4bu4Y0Z.

What would you do to win a million dollar prize?

True crime writer Tracy Gomez is unsure of what to make of the unusual invitation from New York City attorney Peter Angelo: A one million dollar prize to anyone who can solve the mystery of three deaths which had occurred nearly eighty years earlier. Tracy desperately needs the money to fix up the old inn she’s just inherited and solving the crime will also provide welcome publicity to help her sagging writing career. But accepting the invitation brings unexpected challenges, like spectral help during a séance and Tracy’s attraction to the sexy attorney monitoring the contest. Does Tracy only have a ghost of a chance to discover the secrets of the past or can she win a prize far better than a million dollars?

Fun Friday Nail Choice

I’m headed off to the Coastal Magic Conference and since Valentine’s Day is also coming up, I thought it would be nice to do my nails with something fun to celebrate both events! Please help me choose! Just leave the number of the design you’d like to see down in the comments section! As for me, I’m partial to either 3, 7, or 4, which has a Banksy kind of vibe to it. P.S. – If you want to keep up with me and get the latest news, giveaways, and releases, please take a moment to sign up for my newsletter at https://bit.ly/CaridadsNewsletter. If you sign up, you’ll also get a free download of South Beach Love as my gift to you!

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Fun Friday Facing Your Fears

Hey, you know what’s not fun? Being afraid of heights like I am! So share if you have a fear of something while I tell you what I did about my fear of heights when I found myself in Mexico City, staring at the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon in Teotihuacan. For some reason, I knew I had to climb! Not an easy feat since the Pyramid of the Sun is one of the tallest in the Americas. I huffed and puffed my way up to the top, and even posed for an epic pic along the way. But the real test was getting back down. I’m talking steep slopes that made you feel like you’re free-falling! I decided to slide down on my butt, but hey, I did it! Not only that, the trip inspired Aztec Gold, a story about a missing archeologist, the woman who is determined to find him, and an Aztec demon demi-goddess who threatens their happily-ever-after! You can read more about Aztec Gold at https://amzn.to/3HfLYFA. It’s free on Kindle Unlimited!

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Beginning to Look Like Christmas

I could not wait for the magic of Christmas because I feel like time is flying by faster than Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve! That’s why I dove headfirst into decking the halls with boughs of holly, nutcrackers, twinkling lights and all the festive trimmings. The tree will have to wait, though – we like to keep it fresh until the Epiphany. Speaking of traditions, what are your favorite yuletide customs? Any quirky decorations you can’t do without? Take a moment and share your holiday cheer!

Want to get dirty?

I’m a self-proclaimed garden nut! Nothing beats the feel of dirt beneath my fingers and the satisfaction of nurturing my little green babies. Luckily, my sis shares the same love for gardening and together we scour stores for new plants to add to our collections. My hubby is as green-thumbed as a rock. Sure, he gobbles up sun-kissed tomatoes like candy, but when it comes to helping out in the garden, let’s just say his enthusiasm is limited. When my sis sent me a hilarious meme from Houseplant Central that described that situation perfectly, I knew it was time to create my own! So, spill the beans, are you a garden maniac or more of a sit-back-and-enjoy-the-harvest kind of person?

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