A book is a sum of things—characters, setting and description, dialogue, pace and plot. It’s the combination of all of these elements, done in the right way that makes a book exciting and sought after by readers. It takes a lot of work to get a book to a standard...
My special guest today is fellow Samhain Publishing author, Karen Erickson who is talking about her new release. Karen's Tangled is another hot and steamy story, perfect to provide some heat in your life if you're suffering through a cold Northern winter. I must...
Today I kick off my Tea For Two book tour at Book Junkie. I'm talking about books and keeping track. There's a giveaway, so come on over and say hello. My monthly column at The Raven Happy Hour is also live today. Do you know what to do if you see a UFO or come...
This is a shot of Albert Park (named after Prince Albert) in Central Auckland. It's not far from the university and on a fine day, it's the perfect place for students to eat their lunch. Mystery writer JA Konrath has a very interesting post about e-books and what he...
The Rocket Chemical company scientists invented WD-40 to help prevent rusting and corrosion in the aerospace industry. NASA used it for their rockets. According to the WD-40 website, the original formula was so good that it’s still in use today. These days the product...
It’s the time of the year where everywhere looks back and thinks of their favorite and sometimes least favorite things for the year. I thought I’d list my top romance reads for both print and e-books. NOTE: Most of the above books came out in 2009, but a few of these...
Travel-Ready Packing: Pack Light, Dress Right—Anytime, Anywhere by Julie Ann Martin Publisher: Argo & Cole Publishers ISBN: 978-0-9791186-1-6 Publication Date: 1 Jan, 2010 Website: www.travelreadypacking.com Amazon link: Travel-Ready Packing: Pack Light, Dress Right -...
Some of you might have heard the song about the pub with no beer. A pub is a sad place if it runs out of beer, that's for sure. Last night on the news there was a story about a shortage of hops, which is forcing beer prices to skyrocket. A few years ago there was a...
This week's critter is a hyena and pup. This photo was taken in Kenya, and we stopped to watch the mother and three pups. Her burrow was right near the road. They're not the prettiest creatures, but they are interesting to watch. Hyenas aren't exactly common in...
