Yep, I’m visiting Romance Magicians today. Usually once a month I’m there. Anyway, I’m talking about the demise of Romantic Suspense. Click here to read about it.
Author: Carla Swafford, Author
Carla Swafford loves romance novels, action/adventure movies, and men, and her books reflect that. And that’s not all, she’s crazy about hockey. She’s married to her high school sweetheart and lives in the Southeastern U.S.
Blog Blast at Southern Magic
Southern Magic is celebrating this month our Romance Readers Luncheon by giving away books and other goodies, including the grand prize of a Kindle Fire HD 7″ Tablet. To win the tablet, be sure to comment throughout the month. On September 30, we’ll draw from everyone who commented (*see blog for exceptions – sorry) and announce the grand prize winner.
Winners of CIRCLE OF DECEPTION
Congratulations to the 10 Winners of CIRCLE OF DECEPTION on Goodreads.
Keith, Jill, Heidi, Pearl, Janea, Suzanne, Tania, Sharyonda, Carlotta, and Michelli!
I’m mailing them out on Tuesday.
TBR Should Be TFB
That is Tragically Forgotten Books. I’ve wondered how many To Be Read 
piles out there have my books waiting for the owner to pick up and read.
For myself, I have over thirty . . . I think. Truthfully, I haven’t counted them, and I would probably be horrified by the number. A few months ago, I went through my pile and pulled every book that didn’t set me on fire to read it. Then I dropped them off at my day job, and let everyone pick out the books they wanted to place in their TBR pile.
Otherwise, I would be staring at the books and feeling guilty. I know the authors are hoping by giving away their books that they would get a new fan or two. If I let the books sit and not read them or give them away, I’m preventing that author from becoming successful. I know. No guarantee, but it’s a given it won’t happen at all if I don’t do something.
This year, I’m determined to read a TBR book between each one I purchase. So I’ve gone through five or so. That’s not many for the year to be almost over, but whenever I’m at home with extra time, I write. Reading is what I do when I’m burned out from writing and need a change.
The moral to this story is, if you have a large TBR pile, and some are more than a year old, it’s time to pass them on. Those authors will appreciate it.
What’s That On Your Ears?
Today, I’m wearing my special earrings. So many people comment on them, but I really bought them because I write romantic suspense. Of course, other people think I must write something else entirely. Well, there was a little bondage in CIRCLE OF DESIRE.
But I am picking up Lexi Blake at the airport today for a special function my writers group is putting on tomorrow. I thought it would be a nice touch to make her feel at home. LOL!
By the way, you can purchase your own pair at buycostume.com. That’s where you can pick up some fun unusual jewelry and shoes. No. I don’t get a kick back. Just thought you would like to know.
Carla Swafford, Author 