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Thoughtful Thursday – Sisters

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I’ve got a new blogging gig over at PowerfulLatinas.com and this month’s theme at Powerful Latinas is sisters – La Hermana.

We’ve got blood sisters and soul sisters, but as women, sisters play a powerful role in our lives. Take a moment to stop by Powerful Latinas and also visit me there for more on the importance of sisters in our lives. Drop by on November 26th to hear more about sisters, family and a wonderful novel by my friend and fellow author Julia Amanta – EVENINGS AT THE ARGENTINE CLUB. Julia has graciously offered a copy of her book as a giveaway, but remember, that’s on November 26th (and continuing through the Thanksgiving weekend).

Here is a photo of my little sister and me! It was taken in Nicaragua after we had left Cuba and were trying to meet up with my parents in the United States. My poor grandparents were hauling us all around Latin America for quite some time thanks to Castro. My mom had to leave us when my little sister was only six months old. I don’t know how she had the courage to do it. I’m not sure I could have.

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This is a picture of my sis and me now (I think she caught up to heightwise, don’t you think? LOL!)

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Michele Hauf Guest Blog and Giveaway

After the Kiss by Michele HaufWe’re lucky to have with us today, Michele Hauf, who writes paranormal, historical and fantasy romance for Nocturne and HQN. Her current release is a novella, After The Kiss, available as an eBook. Her next vampire/werewolf romance, HER VAMPIRE HUSBAND will be out April 2010. For info on Michele’s books and blog, visit: michelehauf.com or dustedbywhimsy.blogspot.com. If you love vampires, do check out VampChix at vampchix.blogspot.com!

Michele has a short excerpt for us from After the Kiss as well as a copy of MOON KISSED. For a chance to win MOON KISSED, just leave a comment on this blog by midnight EST on Friday, November 13th.

**Excerpt**

One hour ago I, Belladonna Reynolds, married a werewolf.

I said, “I do” to a man I had fallen head over heels in love with months earlier as the fall leaves were gently covered with snow.

I said “I do” to a man who shifts shape into wolf form.

And I said “I do” to a man who, during the full moon, is half-man, half-beast, and can frighten me as much as he seduces me.

His name is Stephan Severo. He’s close to a hundred years old.

I kissed him to seal our vows. Severo’s kisses are like this: tender whispers of flesh upon flesh; lashes of tongue capable of buckling my knees; deep, delving dances with my soul; an intense, sensual connection I wished not to cease.

He was staring at me now. Eyes like shadowed whiskey owned me. We stood upon the threshold before Severo’s mansion, a home we’ve shared since October. It was April, but I was not cold. I was shivering because I wasnervous. Tonight we were to consummate our vows.

It wouldn’t be the first time we’d made love, but I intended to make it feel like it.

Would he give me the one thing I needed more than air tonight?

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Help Save Borders Express #0426 in Lancaster!

It’s Tuesday and I know you were probably expecting a tip of some kind, but today is going to be a different Tuesday! It’s going to be a “Come on gang, let’s save the school!” kind of Tuesday.

For all my romance readers out there, I’m sure you could appreciate a store such as the Borders Express in Lancaster. Imagine walking into a store and there are not just a few bookshelves in the romance section, but an entire wall! And I’m not talking a small wall either. I’m talking HUGE.

Imagine heading into the J.D. Robb section and finding the IN DEATH series in chronological order. For those of us who read it when we can, what a godsend! No more wondering about which book came in what order.

Or how about a staff that can recommend the latest greatest romance releases as well as help you find that book you heard about, but can’t quite remember the title or the author?

Well, you could have all that if you visited the Borders Express in Lancaster. Unfortunately, this is one of the Borders Express stores slated to be closed shortly. Or maybe not. Maybe there is way that we can all join together and help keep this bastion of romance alive.

So today I’m asking you to reach out to Borders and ask them nicely not to close down this store:

    Borders Express #0426; 828 Park City Center; Lancaster, PA 17601

You can call Borders Customer Service at 800.770.7811 or go to the Borders online customer care center and send them a note about this store. Here’s the link for sending the e-mail:
http://www.borders.com/online/store/CustomerServiceView_ContactUsContent

Or if you prefer to write, send them a note at:

    Borders Customer Service
    PO Box 7002
    LaVergne, TN 37086

I understand there are lots of economic reasons for these closings, believe me I do. But Romance needs bookseller advocates like those in this store and in many other similar stores. We can’t save all of them, but maybe we can save just one.

Thank you all for indulging me with this today. Please note that this blog was not requested or suggested by any of the staff at the store, but based on my own personal decision to attempt to make a difference.

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Guilty Pleasure Monday – Nick Lachey

Courtesy People Magazine Used under Fair Use ProvisionsThis might be a repeat Guilty Pleasure, but it’s definitely worth it! Nick Lachey is such a cutie!

Is he still a favorite for you? If not, who are some of your favorites? I’d love some hints for future Guilty Pleasures.

Also, make sure to check the events listing for a whole mess of guest blogs and giveaways! Hope you all had a good weekend.

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Fun Friday – The Home Run

I want to thank my friend Karin T. for forwarding the link to this short film. I had read about the true story upon which it is based last year and was uplifted by the strength of character and caring of the individuals involved. For this Friday, I am sharing it with you in the hopes that it will lift your spirits as well.

You can follow this link to this inspirational short film:
http://www.responsibilityproject.com/films/player/the-home-run/

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Wicked Wednesday/Thoughtful Thursday – A SINS Prequel

Sorry to have missed the blog yesterday, but family matters called to me.

I hope you all had a nice day yesterday and also hope you will enjoy this combo day’s offering – a prequel story to SINS OF THE FLESH. The prequel features Mick Carrera and offers some enlightenment on what he does and the kind of man he is beneath his dark and dangerous exterior.

To read the prequel, just click here to download the PDF file!

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Tuesday Tip – Election Day and Some Places to Visit!

I have only one tip for you this Tuesday – VOTE! Get out there and use a very important right that you have to decide what happens in this Nation. In fact, it’s not just a right, but an obligation that you have as a citizen so that this process keeps on running properly.

So please go and Vote today!

On another note, I’ve got some fun places for you to visit! Drop by Night Owl Romance to see some Behind the Scenes info on SINS OF THE FLESH and leave a comment there for a chance to win a T-shirt and copy of FURY CALLS.

Drop by Romance in the Back Seat over the next few days to check out some interviews we did over the summer. Hopefully you’ll be able to see some of the beautiful Jersey Shore homes and beachfront in the background of the videos. You can also watch them here or follow this link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF3Hoxga3pM&feature=player_embedded

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