September 11th

Never Forget 911Yes, it’s Tuesday Tip day and also, the release date of SOUTH BEACH CHICAS CATCH THEIR MAN, but all of that is inconsequential in light of the fact that it’s September 11th. Nothing has ever been the same for me since that day in 2001. I’ve seen a number of articles in the papers recently about how the remembrance ceremonies are diminishing and the day is becoming more of a historical one. Continue reading “September 11th”

Guilty Pleasures Monday – Hugh Laurie

photo courtesy of April 2007 Vogue MagazineHot men come in all ages so today’s Guilty Pleasure is an older man — Hugh Laurie. Most of us know him as House, but for many people, they’ve been watching him in assorted films and shows on the BBC.

There’s something about those blue eyes, rugged look and scruffy beard that is just too attractive. Even my daughter thinks so, confirming the attraction is not limited to us over thirty-year olds.

What do you think? Can you picture Hugh starring in a future novel?

Wicked Wednesday – Rock with me at Romance Novel TV

Here’s the scoop for today, Wednesday, September 5, from Romance Novel Television:

“This Wednesday – September 5th is Caridad Pineiro Day here at Romance Novel TV. Caridad’s new book – South Beach Chicas Catch Their Man is coming out next week. She’ll be our special guest all day Wednesday to talk about her new book. We’re also having a ‘Caridad’ contest, so visit Caridad’s forum to play and win great prizes.”

To read a sexy excerpt from the CHICAS, see a new interview and to enter the contest, please drop by www.romancenovel.tv on Wednesday, Sept. 5!

Click here to visit the forum or use this link: http://www.romancenovel.tv/forum/viewforum.php?f=71

Also, many thanks to my friend and fellow author Shobhan Bantwal for sharing the beautiful cover of THE DOWRY BRIDE and Indian bridal traditions. I love the henna artwork, but unfortunately, I’m allergic to it!

Here’s the winner of that special blog contest: Pat Cochrane! Please send your postal address to cpsromance@att.net to receive your SOUTH BEACH CHICAS CATCH THEIR MAN t-shirt!

Crazy Cinnamon

abuela.jpgWhenever I had a cold, my grandma, abuelita Nieves (that’s me with my grandma and who I am also named after in part as my whole first name is Caridad de las Nieves) used to make me a special drink that always managed to make me feel better. She would scald some milk with stick cinnamon and afterward, add honey. Once I drank it down, I’d feel it chasing that cold away and fall fast asleep. To this day, that is my most effective cold remedy. Continue reading “Crazy Cinnamon”