There are some shows that endure and The Twilight Zone is definitely on that list. I remember watching reruns of it over and over and tuning into the marathons when they came on. The shows touched on so many important subjects beneath the guise of entertainment. For me, the one I must identify with: the one with William Shatner where he sees a gremlin tearing up the engine. It’s how I feel every time I fly. How about you? Do you have a favorite Twilight Zone episode?
Countdown to Wine & Romance
Only one more week until the fabulous Day of Wine and Romance at the Brook Hollow Winery in Columbia, NJ! I’ll be there with my fabulous daughter (and her new books) as well as several of my author friends! Look for me at the Friday night Meet and Greet and at the book signing on both Saturday and Sunday. I’ll have copies of lots of my books, some fun book pins, and swag. Hope you can make it!
Where I’ll be and Newsletter Giveaway
I mentioned I’ll be at Readers Take Denver and A Day of Wine and Romance in the next few weeks! If you’re in the area for either of those, I hope you’ll come by. If you want to stay informed on my upcoming events and possibly score an ARC of SABOTAGE OPERATION in this month’s newsletter, please take a moment to sign up for my newsletter at https://bit.ly/CaridadsNewsletter. As a thank you for becoming one of my newsletter VIPs you can download a free copy of SOUTH BEACH LOVE and you’ll be able to keep up with VIP giveaways and other exclusives.
Happy National Pencil Day
It’s National Pencil Day and yes, it seems like an odd day to celebrate but I’m going to share a secret with you. I absolutely love using a pencil when I’m working out a plot problem or doing a very quick outline for a new book. Even though I do 95% of my writing on my laptop, there is something about the feel of the pencil scratching across the paper that is very satisfying and seems to open up my brain. Weird, right? Actually, my daughter writes all her stories in longhand first and then puts her stories into her computer. Everyone has their own way to write. That’s why I tell people in my workshops that there is no wrong way to write except one: Not writing! LOL! Hope everyone has a lovely Saturday!
Spring Ahead and Lose Some Sleep
It’s that time of year when we spring ahead from falling back in fall. I hate losing that hour of sleep but I so love having that “extra” sunlight at the end of the day. It makes me want to do so much more. So does the warmer weather. I live for being out in the yard planting my flower and vegetable plants or harvesting sun-warmed tomatoes when they’re ripe. There’s nothing like the taste of a Jersey tomato fresh from the garden. What about you? Do you think losing the extra hour of sleep is worth that hour of light later in the day? P.S. – The sunset is Miami is later than the sunset in New Jersey because of the tilt of the Earth and its proximity to the sun! I guess that gives South Beach Security more daylight for solving crimes like those in Brickell Avenue Ambush where the secrets of a dangerous ex-husband could risk the lives of dozens. To find out more, please visit https://amzn.to/434lPnl.
Unboxing a New Release Never Gets Old!
When a parcel from Harlequin is en route, I transform into an eager cartoon pup awaiting the mail carrier’s arrival! Unboxing my latest book is a thrill that never fades. Today, I’m giving you a sneak peek into unboxing my upcoming May 21 release, SABOTAGE OPERATION. My VIP Newsletter crew will get the scoop on grabbing these early copies before the big May reveal. All I ask is for an honest review if you snag an ARC. Reviews are like gold for us authors, and we’re totally grateful for your time and support. If you’re not part of the VIP newsletter gang yet, there’s still time to join! Swing by my website for a sweet bonus as my way of saying thanks for signing up: a complimentary download of SOUTH BEACH LOVE!
Shoutout to Terry for Her Review of The Prince’s Gamble
Today’s Saturday Shoutout is to Terry, an Amazon Reviewer, for her review of The Prince’s Gamble! Thank you for this awesome review, Terry.
“THE PRINCE’S GAMBLE by Caridad Pineiro is an exciting romantic suspense. A quick read full of passion and love. With a Russian Prince, the FBI, Russian mafia, money laundering, white slavery, prostitution, an Atlantic City casino, romance and love how can you go wrong. Follow, Special Agent Kathleen Martinez and Prince Alexander Ivanov on a fast paced, action packed adventure and danger.”
This book is special to me as we had just finished the final edits of the book when Hurricane Sandy hit the Jersey Shore. Since many of the scenes in the book are set in Atlantic City, we went back to work and added the effects of the storm to the book. I also contributed part of the royalties to a Hurricane Sandy fund to help my fellow New Jerseyans. I hope you’ll take a moment to check out the book at https://amzn.to/3TYPhbE.
