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?
Fall in Love with the Boys of Summer
The World Series is over but you can still fall in love with the boys of summer with Winning Season, my sexy baseball romance on Kindle Vella. Here’s a teaser for this second chance at love sports romance:
Eric Mendoza have his heart to baseball and lost his wife, Yvonne Lopez, in the process. But fate has a funny way of twisting things around, and they cross paths once more. The catch? Eric’s baseball career is nearing an end, while Yvonne’s basketball dreams are climbing high. Can they figure out how to balance their love and careers, or will their drive to succeed end their second chance at love?
Read the first three chapters for free on Kindle Vella!
To Release or Not To Release? That is the Question?
When I first wrote Darkness Calls, my vampire romantic suspense novel, it was longer and grittier with more scenes with the serial killer. FBI Agent Diana Reyes and sexy Southern vampire Ryder Latimer were also edgier and their romance was more intense. A lot of that had to be cut due to length and content requirements for the New York City publisher who bought the book. So the question is: To release or not to release that original version? Inquiring minds want to know. Would you read that longer, more intense version of the novel?
P.S. – You can download the current version of Darkness Calls for free on Kindle Unlimited at https://amzn.to/3Ml6szD.
Special SBS K-9 Hero Giveaway
OMG! I can’t believe we have to wait until May 2024 for the South Beach Security K-9 Division Spinoff! I am so excited for you to meet the heroes of this series, including the very different and special dogs who will help save the day. Since it’s Fun Friday what better way for you to get to know my special puppers than by having a giveaway on my Facebook Fan Page. For a chance to win a $15 gift card, write the name of one of the K-9 heroes in the comments section. (Hint: You can find them on my website!) For extra chances to win, tag a friend (one per comment) and share this post! Contest ends on Sunday, October 15th at midnight EST.
Greetings from Seoul, Korea!
As I write, I am in a small apartment in the Itaewon section of Seoul, Korea fighting off major jet lag! LOL! I left for Korea with my daughter and two of her friends who love all things Korean. I, too, love Korean things and plan on setting my next romantic suspense in this lovely city and country. Our adventure began when we left NYC yesterday for an uneventful 15-hour flight. Yes, 15 hours non-stop. It seemed long after the first four hours but once sleep kicked in, the time flew by. We were surprised at our arrival to find that my daughter’s long-distance friend was actually at the terminal with her family since they came to pick up a friend who was visiting. It was so nice to meet the young woman in person and we were able to converse in a common language: Spanish. She’s been studying it for several years and is quite fluent in it! Later this week we are going to visit with her family and her mom is going to give us a cooking lesson as we were unable to book one through any of the local tours. Can’t wait! Since jet lag has prevented us from sleeping, we decided to watch the sunrise from our rooftop deck before embarking on a day of exploring Seoul. Stay tuned for more pictures and updates.
Excited to be a Rising Creator
I’m so excited to see that Facebook recently gave me a Rising Creator Badge. I am so glad that you are enjoying the posts that I’m sharing with you! Thank you so so much for the friendship and support that has made that possible. Hoping you all have a fabulous Friday! We’re suffering through yet another waterlogged day. Honestly, I don’t know how people in Seattle or London deal with all the rainy weather.