I think you all know by now I am a geek at heart. I read the encyclopedia as a kid, loved taking things apart, dreamed of adventure, and finding all kinds of cool things. I guess that’s why my taste in reality shows runs to things like Storage Wars and Auction Kings!
Today’s Guilty Pleasure is Paul Brown, the owner of Gallery 63 where Auction Kings is set. There is just something about Paul’s sense of humor, little boy grin, and hot bod that have me watching the show!
Let me know what you think of this tidbit from Discovery Channel’s Auction Kings.
If you can’t see the video below, you can click here to watch.
Hubby and I got invited to a must do wedding on the West Coast. It was tough to fly out for just a few days and fly back, but so worth it. The wedding was absolutely amazing and we did have a day to just hang and check out Crystal Cove State Park and Balboa Island. Very cool places. So I’m sharing some photos for you from our too short jaunt!
Can’t wait to go back in July for the RWA National Conference and share some more time with my California friends.
Not only am I in the throes if RITA-inspired giddiness, working on a deadline for one book (THE PRINCE’S GAMBLE) and soon to be due novella (FEAST WITH A VAMPIRE), but the RT Book Reviews Convention is almost here and I need to round up/prepare some conference goodies!
Ack! I do have a fun giveaway on its way (hopefully), as well as bookmarks, some posters and postcards, but I am now considering what else to do and need your advice.
I was toying between a booklet with a short excerpt or a collectible recipe card featuring my covers and a Jersey Shore inspired recipe since so many of my latest books are set there. The recipe card would be autographed as well.
What do you think about that idea? Recipe card or booklet or something else? This really tired and overworked mind would love to know which you would prefer.
Just want to remind these are the last days for the giveaway! I’m still hard at work on THE PRINCE’S GAMBLE (July 2012) and will be back shortly with some fun things.
So here’s the scoop on the giveaway:
To celebrate my birthday and the release of NOCTURNAL WHISPERS  and THE VAMPIRE’S CONSORT, I’m having a contest from March 7 to March 31. Stop by every day until March 31 for a chance to win a handmade memory box, copies of THE LOST, SINS OF THE FLESH and STRONGER THAN SIN, a LOST polo shirt, tote bag and other swag.
I’ve heard from those of you who don’t do Twitter or Facebook and I’ve created a number of other options that you can use to earn points toward the contest entries! You can answer some questions or leave reviews to earn points.
Here’s some pictures of the memory box for you! I made this with an old cigar box, beads and an assortment of shells, many of which I found along the Jersey Shore. The two pictures on the memory box are ones I took of locations that appear in THE LOST and THE CLAIMED paranormal romances.
I totally respect your privacy and any and all information gathered for entry into the contest will not be shared or divulged to any third party. You will not be automatically added to my newsletter signup by entering this contest. If you do wish to receive my newsletter, you can sign up here:
Wow was the first word that came to mind when the representative from the Romance Writers of America® called to say that THE LOST was a finalist for the RITA in the Paranormal Romance category.
Wow! The RITA is the equivalent of an OSCAR in the romance world and my book is a finalist. Wow.
(Can you tell I am still in disbelief and shock and sooooo excited!)
Thank you to RWA and all the judges who took the time to read THE LOST. Thank you to all the final judges who will take their time to read the book.
Many thanks to all of you who have read it and let me know how much you liked it and also, a big thanks to my editors. I hope you will like the second book in the SIN HUNTER series, THE CLAIMED (May 2012), as well.
Wow. A big congrats to all the other RITA finalists as well as all the Golden Heart finalists. I see the names of many friends on both and am totally excited for you! If you want to check out who else is nominated, you can click here to see the list.
I was all ready to go out and buy a Tebow Denver Broncos jersey when they decided to go with Manning. No don’t get me wrong, I like Peyton Manning, I’m just not a fan of how they treated Tebow. I mean, taking down his photos immediately and trading him for a 4th and 6th draft round pick? For a man who helped get you into the playoffs?
No class. My one hope is that the Jets will treat him better, giving him a chance to maybe run the Wildcat for them or using him in another position, like halfback.
So anyway, It’s Tebow Time in NYC and I’m all for it! This photo is one of him from high school when he played in the All-American game.
So sorry I’ve been missing off and on, but the demands of the full time job and of my upcoming writing deadlines have been cutting into my blogging time, although I’ve been trying!
Also remember that I’ve still got the giveaway going on! For now, I leave you with a big hug until Monday as I have to take a few days off. Have a great rest of the week and weekend.
To celebrate my birthday and the release of NOCTURNAL WHISPERS  and THE VAMPIRE’S CONSORT, I’m having a contest from March 7 to March 31. Stop by every day until March 31 for a chance to win a handmade memory box, copies of THE LOST, SINS OF THE FLESH and STRONGER THAN SIN, a LOST polo shirt, tote bag and other swag.
I’ve heard from those of you who don’t do Twitter or Facebook and I’ve created a number of other options that you can use to earn points toward the contest entries! You can answer some questions or leave reviews to earn points.
Here’s some pictures of the memory box for you! I made this with an old cigar box, beads and an assortment of shells, many of which I found along the Jersey Shore. The two pictures on the memory box are ones I took of locations that appear in THE LOST and THE CLAIMED paranormal romances.
I totally respect your privacy and any and all information gathered for entry into the contest will not be shared or divulged to any third party. You will not be automatically added to my newsletter signup by entering this contest. If you do wish to receive my newsletter, you can sign up here:
To celebrate my birthday and the release of 
Wow was the first word that came to mind when the representative from the Romance Writers of America® called to say that 