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I couldn't let today pass without saying happy book birthday to my longtime BFF, Ilona Andrews, for MAGIC TRIUMPHS, the 10th and final Kate Daniels novel! *throws confetti* *dances*  Mercenary Kate Daniels must risk all to protect everything she holds dear in this epic, can't-miss entry … [Read more...] about Magic Triumphs

Last week, I did a series of Tweets in response to the #ShareYourRejection hashtag. In it, I talked about how I was rejected by over 50 agents before one signed me. Then, my book was rejected by every single editor in its first round of submissions. In its second round of submissions, only one … [Read more...] about Goodreads and surreality

Earlier last month, I had blogged about the VIP ticket for the upcoming Avon KissCon on October 20th in Woodstock, GA. Now, I have more news: the FREE public event has just been granted a larger venue, so it can hold even more readers! Here's the info, copied from Avon's KissCon site: For … [Read more...] about Avon KissCon fun for free!

You think you know your elderly relatives, then this happens. I'll elaborate: I just got back from a week-long visit with my 92-year-old great-aunt in Tennessee. My sister, Jinger, came along, too, and we drove because I hate to fly (don't bother quoting safety stats to me; phobias know no … [Read more...] about 50 shades of sinuses and family surprises

Let me start off by saying that if vampires are real, (1) I apologize for whatever I got wrong about you in my books, and (2) I know, I don't deserve to write about you anymore. I'll explain. Few people enjoy getting their blood drawn - and of course I'm taking about via syringe since to my … [Read more...] about Vampire author card revoked

I had a week of free time between turning in my copyedits on SHADES OF WICKED, Night Rebel book one, and receiving my galley pages for it, so I did something I haven't done in years - took an actual vacation. Hubby and I went to Savannah, GA over the Fourth of July. The historic district of Savannah … [Read more...] about Vacay, book & movie rec, and flattered

I keep meaning to blog more regularly, but stuff keeps happening. Example: during the past two weeks, we had a construction crew at our house for nine straight days. Why? Last summer, pipes burst and flooded our family room. We dried everything and repaired the pipes right away, but that meant holes … [Read more...] about Construction, my dog acts like a vampire, and a book rec