Author Archive
October 27, 2008
12:05 am • Filed under: contest
Yay it’s my 500th post! Par-tay time!
I would’ve posted sooner but well, after returning from our trip (will share pix soon), I had lots of laundry to do, lots of writing to do and lots of cleaning to do. My parents are coming on Tuesday and we’re having non-stop Halloween celebrations during the latter part of the week. Busy busy.
But not too busy to have a contest! You know, I’ve written a Halloween-themed book a time or two (actually three) and since Halloween is my favorite holiday (followed closely by Christmas), well I’m gonna give away a copy of one for the next three days to one lucky commenter!
First up today, my first Halloween book Haunted Dreams:
Leave a comment today and you’ll be entered to win one downloadable copy of Haunted Dreams. I’m going to give away an ebook today (three total which means three winners!) through Wednesday and I won’t draw/announce the winners until Thursday so you’ll have the next three days to leave comments at each post (one comment per day though please to keep it fair).
So tell me what you love most about this time of year. There are so many things I love but I want to hear your favorites…
Tags: contest
October 24, 2008
1:00 am • Filed under: contest
Don’t forget that this awesome contest is still going on! Lots of authors are participating (including me!) and there are a ton of super cool prizes to be won. So go check it out!
(click the image to get to the contest!)
Tags: contest
October 22, 2008
1:00 am • Filed under: Home Life
We’re camping (in a luxury motorhome thanks to my husband’s job), we’re relaxing, we’re eating junk food. Life is good. I’ll be back soon, I swear.
This is the General Grant tree at Kings Canyon National Park. When I come back I will have my own photos of this big ol’ bad boy. Trust me, he’s a BIG deal.
And speaking of big deals…I’m going to be writing my 500th post for this blog soon. Like real soon. And I’m celebrating. I’m also celebrating because Halloween is coming and Halloween is my favorite holiday. So watch for a contest announcement this weekend. It’s gonna be a good one!
Tags: Home Life
October 21, 2008
12:01 am • Filed under: Books I Love
I love contemporary romance books - it is definitely my most favorite genre to read (and write!). So when I hear the rumors that contemporary books are on a major decline, no one is buying them (readers and editors/publishers/agents), well that makes me sad.
Thanks to Dear Author and Smart Bitches, they’re out to save the contemporary romance genre by sponsoring a contest! They’re spreading the word about the latest contemporary book by Erin McCarthy, Flat Out Sexy.
Isn’t that cover flat out sex-ay? Ooh yeah - gotta get it! So help spread the contemporary love and enter the contest!
Tags: Books I Love, Save the Contemporary
October 20, 2008
3:00 am • Filed under: Sizzling Pens
Tell me all about it over at The Sizzling Pens today! Let me know what you’re up to. I’m telling you all about my plans too…
Tags: Sizzling Pens
October 19, 2008
1:42 am • Filed under: Random
My friend and fellow diva Kristen has opened up a store on Etsy! Yay! I love Etsy. Have you been there? I swear I’m going to do LOTS of Christmas shopping there. And Kristen’s store is one that I’m going to hit.
Blondissimo Gems & Jewelry is now open for business! Please go check it out, you won’t be disappointed. Her work is beautiful and even better, reasonable!
I want this necklace. It’s called Irish Coffee. Appropriate no? Me likey.
Tags: Random
October 17, 2008
1:00 am • Filed under: New book fun!, Writing
Is coming January 20, 2009 to Samhain Publishing (and I’m on the coming soon page too!).
Check out my new cover:
Isn’t it hot? Wanna read a blurb?
One amazing night. A waste of time? Or a new beginning?
A Fortune Story
After winning the lottery a year ago with her two best friends, Maddie Carpenter’s life should have changed for the better. Right? Wrong. She’s still stuck in her boring old life while her friends are living theirs to the fullest.
Watching one of them get married brings all her self doubt into sharp focus. She resolves to do something exciting, something thrilling. Starting right now, with the singer performing at the reception.
Tanner is still bitter over his divorce, bitter toward women in general. But something about sweet and sexy Maddie turns Tanner inside out—and he can’t resist her.
One amazing night of sex turns into many nights of more amazing sex. Soon their relationship is moving way out of the casual zone. But both carry excess baggage of suspicion and distrust that could cost them everything…
Tags: Fortune's Promise
October 16, 2008
1:00 am • Filed under: Passionate Ink
My bff Kate Pearce is giving an awesome workshop on pacing at the Passionate Ink forums. It’s going to be fantastic because well, Kate is fantastic. Did you know she has a book coming out soon? Yeah it’s hot — and naughty. Go Kate!
Here’s the info for the workshop:
Six quick ways to tighten your manuscript and help it sell!
Date : Octobe 26-28, 2008
Presented by : Kate Pearce
Cost : $15 (PI Members) and $20 (Non-PI Members) Be one of the first 20 PI Members to email karen.e.erickson @ gmail.com to be added to the free members list. All Passionate Ink members receive two free workshops per membership year.
Workshop Description :
Kate Pearce offers a three day workshop about pacing your manuscript and offers hands- on-advice as to how to make that manuscript shine.
Want even more info? Go here.
Tags: Naughty Kate, workshops
October 15, 2008
12:37 am • Filed under: Naughty & Spice
Over at Naughty & Spice today. Visit me at your own risk!
Tags: Naughty & Spice
October 13, 2008
1:00 am • Filed under: Random
So I blogged about the PSL here and let me tell you, ever since I did, I get enormous hits from it on my little ol’ blog. So thanks for visiting, all of you pumpkin spice latte lovers! Isn’t it the most magical drink ever created? I certainly think so…
Isn’t it just beautiful? Yes indeed. Now see I have an espresso machine (thanks Mom & Dad!) and since it’s been cold in the morning, I’ve been making white chocolate mochas for me and the husband. But I want to duplicate my PSL love at home.
Starbucks doesn’t sell the syrup (curse you Starbucks! I’ve seen it for up to $50 on ebay! Curse you! I have the Gingerbread syrup, why no Pumpkin Spice love for the public?) so I’m going to have to resort to another brand:
I’m going shopping today. I will be on the hunt for this stuff. Yum. I hope it’s good. I hope I can duplicate the delicious Pumpkin Spice Latte yummy-ness.
(And yes I tagged this post as a “crushes” post. I can have a crush on drinks right? I think so.)
