Head Explodes

Angry, Frustrated WomanYep. Some days I feel my head will explode from all that I have to do and remember. I’m sure you’re the same way. So much information is thrown our way each day. Heck! Each second! I think all the information we receive in some ways makes us aware but not really smarter. So we have to decide what is important and what isn’t. So over the years I’ve narrowed down what I watch and read.

I’m looking forward to retiring from my day job. Then I can empty my head of all the useless (will be after I leave) information and make room for what I love. Reading and writing romance. Improving my craft, learning new ways to promote my books (if you don’t know they exist, how would you know to read them?), and so many interesting facets to being a published author.

One of my big drawbacks is my self-confidence. I believe a lot of authors have that problem. So something I read today I have to share with you. It got me to thinking. (HA!)

From Wizard of Oz
Wizard: Not having fear isn’t brave, it’s foolhardy. Any real hero knows fear.
Cowardly Lion: I’ll tell you one thing though, so does a real coward.
Wizard: The difference is a hero masters his fear.

So here’s to mastering my fears.

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On January 15, I will be at the Romance Magicians’ blog.  Come by and see me!

Giveaway(s) over at Romance Magicians

Businessman Wearing CapeHey, I posted over at Romance Magicians and if you comment, you’ll be in a drawing for a $10 gift certificate.  That could buy you one to 10 books.  LOL!  See you there!

Oh, be on the lookout through the 31st. More giveaways are coming!

Where, Oh, Where?

Businessman Wearing CapeHey, come on over to the Romance Magicians’ blog. I’m talking about personal tastes in Christmas decorations and reading. Be sure to leave a comment and let us know what you think. Hope to see you there.  (Psssst! Don’t leave me alone.)

Special Cover Reveal Elsewhere

tumblr_myfffeXLM61srko8to1_r1_500Usually, I do cover reveals here, but Romance Magicians are having a special September blogfest with giveaways. So go over there. You might win something like a book, gift card, or even a Kindle Fire. Cool, heh?

(Love that picture/gif.)

Click here to check it out.

See you there!

Visiting Another Blog Today

I’m over at Romance Magicians’ blog today!

Romance Magicians: A Hero’s and Heroine’s Top Five Traits…: Carla’s busy for the next couple of weeks. So she wanted my help in writing her post, and I told her I would on one condition, that s…

Come Over And Meet Lorraine Heath!

Over at Romance Magicians, I interviewed Lorraine Heath, and she’s giving away a copy of her latest book.  I LOOOVE it.  LORD OF WICKED INTENTIONS has a hero that’s not perfect and that’s the best kind.

Click here to go to the blog and comment.

Blog Blast at Southern Magic

MP900384807Southern 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.

Go to http://romancemagicians.blogspot.com/

Happy July the 4th! Independence Day!

I love reading about history, and when it came to romances, I use to read mostly Medieval and Western romances.  Since most historical romances nowadays are set in the Regency Period, I find myself reading romantic comedies and occasionally paranormal romances.  Yeah, yeah, I know it’s strange that I rarely read romantic suspense. It’s because I’m not much for reading about serial killers or police procedural types and those appear to be the favorites published.  This is also the reason I write the type of RS I prefer. Strong men and women trying to make the world a better place on their own terms.

Anyway, I got off track from what I was going to tell you. On the Romance Magician’s blog, I’ve posted a series of ‘history tidbits’ that I use to publish in my writers’ group’s newsletter.  Check this out.  You might find them interesting.

Don’t eat too many hot dogs today!

Romance Magician Blog: Aww! Romance!

I forgot to mention that I blogged February 1 at Romance Magician.

We all have our own buttons when it comes to what we think is romantic. Maybe a slow kiss. Or the way a hero looks into his heroine’s eyes. It even can be a whispered sweet word… click here to read the whole thing.

GIVEAWAY: Come On Over!

Today, I’m over at Romance Magicians talking about endings and how they can break your heart.  And I’m giving away 5 copies of CIRCLE OF DECEPTION!