Today is traditionally a day for lovers, and I wish you much love. Spend it being happy even if you don't have a special love. Give love to those around you -- especially to yourself. Do something you love -- eat some chocolate, watch your favorite movie, or read a great book. If you have a special someone, cherish them, laugh together, and love together. Remember:
If you love something, let it go free
If it comes back to you, it's yours ---
If it doesn't, it wasn't supposed to be.
---anonymous
Monday, February 14, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Watch For My New Novel - Feb 4, 2011
My novel, Never Too Late, My Love, is being released in electronic format February 4, 2011 through Bookstrand Publishing. Check it out!
http://www.bookstrand.com/
http://www.bookstrand.com/
Sunday, January 16, 2011
I Got A Sony E-Reader
I can't believe how fast the days go by. Already it's the middle of January and time to start looking forward to a new year. I hope everyone had a lovely Chrstmas Season and that the New Year is starting out wonderfully for each of you and that it will be one of your best yet.
I got a wonderfuly surprise from my husband for Christmas -- a Sony E-Reader, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. I wasn't sure how I'd like to read from an electronic gadget. I've always been a book lover and have a hard time getting rid of my favorite stories. But my reader is awesome. I went out and purchased an e-book by RaeAnnThayne, a wonderful author and friend of mine. Next I went to the website of Ginger Simpson and purchased her book, Sarah's Journey, one that had been on my to be read list for longer than I want to admit. Next I talked to the local library and they have talked to me about how to download books. I'm really excited about my e-reader.
Several friends of mine have e-readers like the Kindle and Nook. I haven't found anyone who doesn't enjoy being able to download new books in seconds, take several on vacations without filling up their suitcase with lots of bulk, and being able to enlarge the print for those of us who have a hard time as we get more mature -- don't want to admit I'm getting old!
If you haven't looked into the e-readers, do it. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!
I got a wonderfuly surprise from my husband for Christmas -- a Sony E-Reader, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. I wasn't sure how I'd like to read from an electronic gadget. I've always been a book lover and have a hard time getting rid of my favorite stories. But my reader is awesome. I went out and purchased an e-book by RaeAnnThayne, a wonderful author and friend of mine. Next I went to the website of Ginger Simpson and purchased her book, Sarah's Journey, one that had been on my to be read list for longer than I want to admit. Next I talked to the local library and they have talked to me about how to download books. I'm really excited about my e-reader.
Several friends of mine have e-readers like the Kindle and Nook. I haven't found anyone who doesn't enjoy being able to download new books in seconds, take several on vacations without filling up their suitcase with lots of bulk, and being able to enlarge the print for those of us who have a hard time as we get more mature -- don't want to admit I'm getting old!
If you haven't looked into the e-readers, do it. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Merry Christmas
As the Christmas season is upon us, I just want to wish everyone a beautiful holiday season. I know this is a very busy time of year with parties, shopping, visiting family and friends, and it has definitely taken its toll on my writing time. But I think it's worth it. It's a beautiful time of year and I so enjoy the bright lights, the wonderful feeling of giving, helping others, and spending time with my family. I'm giving myself some leeway to do something for me with the goal that I'll spend more time catching up on my writing once the season is over.
If you love Christmas stories, do check out S.A. Couman's story, Mary's Christmas Wish. I have a sweet love story titled, My Guardian Angel, and I think you will enjoy the story as two older people find a way to go on with their life after the loss of their spouses. Both stories are available through www.thewildrosepress.com
However you spend your holiday season, take some time for you. Relax. Read a good book. Spend time sitting in a warm bubble bath. Go shopping and buy something fun for yourself. Take some time to say hello to friends or family members you haven't seen for awhile. Remember why we celebrate the Christmas Season and find a way to make it your very best yet.
Merry Christmas! May 2011 bring you much happiness and be your best year yet.
If you love Christmas stories, do check out S.A. Couman's story, Mary's Christmas Wish. I have a sweet love story titled, My Guardian Angel, and I think you will enjoy the story as two older people find a way to go on with their life after the loss of their spouses. Both stories are available through www.thewildrosepress.com
However you spend your holiday season, take some time for you. Relax. Read a good book. Spend time sitting in a warm bubble bath. Go shopping and buy something fun for yourself. Take some time to say hello to friends or family members you haven't seen for awhile. Remember why we celebrate the Christmas Season and find a way to make it your very best yet.
Merry Christmas! May 2011 bring you much happiness and be your best year yet.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
A Great Christmas Read
Are you interested in a very sweet Christmas Story?
You need to purchase "Mary's Christmas Wish" by Sheryl Coumans.
At 92, Sister Mary Grace Cantrell was dying. It was Christmas Eve and the festive decorations failed to cheer her...she was afraid to die. Would all the good she'd done wipe out that one sin ...Will Mary be granted her one Christmas wish?
This is an endearing short story of love and hope, and I know you will enjoy it. You can download your copy through The Wild Rose Press. Their web site is: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/
You won't be sorry. I guarantee you'll enjoy this special Christmas story.
You need to purchase "Mary's Christmas Wish" by Sheryl Coumans.
At 92, Sister Mary Grace Cantrell was dying. It was Christmas Eve and the festive decorations failed to cheer her...she was afraid to die. Would all the good she'd done wipe out that one sin ...Will Mary be granted her one Christmas wish?
This is an endearing short story of love and hope, and I know you will enjoy it. You can download your copy through The Wild Rose Press. Their web site is: http://www.thewildrosepress.com/
You won't be sorry. I guarantee you'll enjoy this special Christmas story.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
A Fun Recipe
Ever want a quick, easy recipe to wake up to something different? Or perhaps something a little unique to serve for brunch? A friend gave this to me and I'm sorry I can't remember who, but I'd like to share it.
Butterscotch Pull Apart Rolls
Ingredients:
18 frozen rolls (like Rhodes bake n serve)
1 small pkg butterscotch pudding (not instant)
1 Teasp cinnamon
3/4 Cup brown sugar
1/2 Cup chopped nuts
1 stick margarine (melted)
Directions:
Arrange frozen rolls in greased bundt pan. Sprinkle with dry pudding mix.
Mix cinnamon, brown sugar and nuts together. Sprinkle over pudding.
Pour melted margarine on top.
Cover with foil tent so raised rolls won't touch it.
Let stand overnight (I put it in a cold oven overnight) Do not refrigerate
Next morning, bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Invert onto a plate while still warm.
Enjoy!
Butterscotch Pull Apart Rolls
Ingredients:
18 frozen rolls (like Rhodes bake n serve)
1 small pkg butterscotch pudding (not instant)
1 Teasp cinnamon
3/4 Cup brown sugar
1/2 Cup chopped nuts
1 stick margarine (melted)
Directions:
Arrange frozen rolls in greased bundt pan. Sprinkle with dry pudding mix.
Mix cinnamon, brown sugar and nuts together. Sprinkle over pudding.
Pour melted margarine on top.
Cover with foil tent so raised rolls won't touch it.
Let stand overnight (I put it in a cold oven overnight) Do not refrigerate
Next morning, bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Invert onto a plate while still warm.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Are You Moving In The Right Direction?
Where you stand is not important -- its in what direction you are moving that counts.
------Unknown
I love that thought. Too often I think people worry that they haven't accomplished their goal, they aren't where they want to be in life, or that they may not be successful. But I think this thought says it all. It doesn't matter where you are. You just have to take small steps each day and one day you'll accomplish your goal and reach your dream. Don't have any? Then take time today and set some goals, identify your dream. The small steps will add up. Believe me, they will.
If you talk to various authors, they have a goal of writing a small number of words or pages each day. They know that eventually they'll complete that story or novel. Christine Feehan says her goal is writing seven pages a day. RaeAnn Thayne strives for three short period a day to write. They aren't all at once, but throughout her day, she tries to find small increments of time to put words on pages. They are moving in the right direction. I strive to find at least an hour each day on my computer to write and I admit alot of the time it is at midnight after my husband goes to sleep. Another thing that I find helps is to always have a notbeook with me. I am constantly playing with story ideas, developing characters, or plotting my story wherever I'm at. For me it works.
Someone on a diet knows they must lose a pound or two a week and over time it adds up to ten, twenty or more pounds lost. They know small steps lead them to success.
You can accomplish anything as long as you do it a piece at a time. Don't let disappointment or stumbling blocks cause you to slide backward.
Remember: If it is to be, it's up to me!
------Unknown
I love that thought. Too often I think people worry that they haven't accomplished their goal, they aren't where they want to be in life, or that they may not be successful. But I think this thought says it all. It doesn't matter where you are. You just have to take small steps each day and one day you'll accomplish your goal and reach your dream. Don't have any? Then take time today and set some goals, identify your dream. The small steps will add up. Believe me, they will.
If you talk to various authors, they have a goal of writing a small number of words or pages each day. They know that eventually they'll complete that story or novel. Christine Feehan says her goal is writing seven pages a day. RaeAnn Thayne strives for three short period a day to write. They aren't all at once, but throughout her day, she tries to find small increments of time to put words on pages. They are moving in the right direction. I strive to find at least an hour each day on my computer to write and I admit alot of the time it is at midnight after my husband goes to sleep. Another thing that I find helps is to always have a notbeook with me. I am constantly playing with story ideas, developing characters, or plotting my story wherever I'm at. For me it works.
Someone on a diet knows they must lose a pound or two a week and over time it adds up to ten, twenty or more pounds lost. They know small steps lead them to success.
You can accomplish anything as long as you do it a piece at a time. Don't let disappointment or stumbling blocks cause you to slide backward.
Remember: If it is to be, it's up to me!
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