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Stress!
I'm feeling a little out of control this week, so I thought I'd explore the topic of stress. Thirteen Things about Stress 1. Stress is your bodies natural response to danger or threats. 2. Your nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including...
Cry Mercy with Toni Andrews
Today my special guests are Toni Andrews and Mercy Hollings, the heroine of Toni's new release, Cry Mercy. I interviewed Mercy and this is what she said... Toni is giving away a copy of Cry Mercy. All you need to do to enter the draw is comment on this post. (Note -...
Reading Roundup
I haven't mentioned books and reading for some time. I've read some excellent books recently that have really stayed with me, and with every one of them it's been the characters that have grabbed me by the throat. It's also interesting to note that three of the four...
Bear Necessities
This photo was taken at Bear Country in South Dakota. We wanted to make sure we saw plenty of bears and this is a black bear. As well as bears we saw bison, moutain lions, and otters to mention a few. To visit other Camera Critters go here.
Lie to Me
Mr. Munro and I have been watching Lie to Me, a show where they use body language and facial expressions to solve a crime. I haven't heard much buzz about the show online, but we really enjoy it, and for a writer, it's pure gold. I especially like the way they...
TSTL and Whiney
I read a review today about a book I've read. The reviewer said the heroine was whiney and didn't act her age. That didn't come through for me when I read the book. I know reviews are subjective, but it made me start thinking. What qualities does a good heroine...