February 2008 Blog Posts (25)

4 1/2 Heart Review from The Romance Studio for Girl of My Dreams by Morgan Mandel

I'm happy to say my romantic comedy, Girl of My Dreams by Morgan Mandel, just received a 4 1/2 Heart Review from Brenda Talley of The Romance Studio.Com

She says, "The plot offered by Ms. Morgan Mandel is fresh, exciting and one that will definitely keep readers' attention. These characters were bold and diverse. The author has used her sense of humor, as well as her sense of adventure, to present the storyline. .I thoroughly enjoyed reading this Cinderella Story."

If… Continue

Added by Morgan Mandel on February 28, 2008 at 9:45pm — 4 Comments

What has happened to Common Courtesy and Manners?

Okay, I'm venting because I just had to.

When you stop and take the time to hold open a door for someone, you're taking the time to be courteous and polite, right? Do you say anything when they don't acknowledge you or say thank you back? I've gotten into the habit that when I'm ignored now, I tell the rude person in a very loud voice, "You're Welcome!" And every time, they turn and look at me like I've grown another frigen head. I find this more so in the younger generation, but… Continue

Added by Dawne' Dominique on February 28, 2008 at 1:53pm — 6 Comments

FOX & HOUND released today!!!

Title: Fox & Hound

Author: Amber Leigh Williams

Publisher: Red Rose Publishing

ISBN: 1-60435-039-3 (978-1-60435-039-5)

Genre: Mainstream Romantic Adventure

Length: Novel (81,511 words)

Price: $5.99

In the world's most romantic city, fates collide in the most unexpected way and two of the world's most elusive jewel thieves are forever changed by a Louvre heist gone wrong.

After three years in prison, Todd goes after the woman who… Continue

Added by Amber Leigh Williams on February 28, 2008 at 1:24pm — 2 Comments

One Touch Beyond now available

Just a quick note to let you all know ONE TOUCH BEYOND is now available! I hope you'll all check it out at Cerridwen Press and let me know how you like it!

Liz

One Touch Beyond is now on sale!

http://www.cerridwenpress.com/productpage.asp?ISBN=9781419914812

One Touch Beyond

Elizabeth Delisi, Maureen McMahon, Kim Cox, Sheryl Hames Torres, Chris Grover

Restless Spirit By Elizabeth… Continue

Added by Elizabeth Delisi on February 26, 2008 at 3:52pm — 2 Comments

Covey Trailer Awards

The Covey Trailer Awards for February is finally open and FOX & HOUND is Entry #9. I hope you have a moment to stop by and vote. You can see the video here in My Videos section or at the Covey Awards website:

http://www.thenewcoveytrailerawards.blogspot.com

Thanks,

Amber

Amber Leigh Williams

FOX & HOUND, available Thursday!!!

http://www.amberleighwilliams.com

Read a new… Continue

Added by Amber Leigh Williams on February 26, 2008 at 1:22am — 1 Comment

Guest Blog Appearance on 2/26

Thanks for all the lovely comments on the excerpts I've posted! I'm so happy to get to know everyone here in this wonderful, unique network.

I'd like to announce a very exciting guest blog appearance at my friend and author Wendi Darlin's Hot Southern Lovin blogspot on Tuesday, February 26th! I will be giving everyone there a hot and exclusive excerpt from my debut novel and Thursday release FOX & HOUND. There will also be a contest for those who comment. I hope to see some… Continue

Added by Amber Leigh Williams on February 26, 2008 at 1:20am — No Comments

TERPSICHORE'S My Space

In between completing the MS for my latest WIP - the story of Terpsichore, one of nine muses whose collective stories will be told in 'Songs of the Muses' an anthology of novellas to be released this summer, I've been working on a 'My Space' page for Terpsichore,. If you'd like to take a peek, and maybe add her to your friends list she'd be only too delighted. to hear from you. I'll be adding to her profile during the coming weeks and I also have a page about the Muse anthology on my website:… Continue

Added by Hywela Lyn on February 25, 2008 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

Dream-Wranglers

"He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream and he sometimes wondered whose it was and whether they were enjoying it." –Douglas Adams from Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.

Writers are an odd breed. We spend our lives immersed in a dream world, a universe where we call the shots. Real life can seem like a pesky intrusion, and often, as the writing fervor grips us, we may lose track of exactly who is writing whom.

"Dreams are . . . illustrations from… Continue

Added by Chiron O'Keefe on February 25, 2008 at 3:10pm — 2 Comments

Please Visit www.longandshortreviews.com this week

Hi gang,
I'm happy to say I'm the spotlight author at www.longandshortreviews.com this week.

I also have a 4 book review from them, which you can find in the recent reviews section.
If you have time, I'd appreciate your stopping by and commenting.

Thanks,
Morgan Mandel

Added by Morgan Mandel on February 25, 2008 at 12:03pm — 1 Comment

Excerpt #2 from FOX & HOUND, available 2/28!!!

Fox & Hound, my debut novel, will be released on February 28th from Red Rose Publishing! That’s NEXT WEEK! *happy dance* As promised, here’s the second teaser:

Title: Fox & Hound

Author: Amber Leigh Williams

Publisher: Red Rose Publishing

ISBN: 1-60435-039-3 (978-1-60435-039-5)

Genre: Mainstream Romantic Adventure

Length: Novel (81,511 words)

Price: $5.99

In the world's most romantic city, fates collide in the most unexpected way and… Continue

Added by Amber Leigh Williams on February 22, 2008 at 7:45pm — No Comments

My Turn to Talk

Hey everyone! My first guest blog spot is up at My Turn to Talk (http://www.mycharacters.blogspot.com) where I've interviewed my hero from FOX & HOUND! Stop by if you have a moment and let me know what you think!

Amber

Amber Leigh Williams

FOX & HOUND, available 2/28!

Watch the trailer: http://www.amberleighwilliams.com

Read a new excerpt: http://www.amberleighwilliams.blogspot.com

Vote for the cover (#29):… Continue

Added by Amber Leigh Williams on February 22, 2008 at 5:53pm — No Comments

Hmm... What can I do in here?

(That's the cover art for the tale I'm working on now. Cross your fingers for me.)

Well, since this site is brand spanking new and I feel just as lost as everyone else, I guess I'll poke around and change my profile a hundred times until I get it right. In a way, that's sometimes how I write. It begins with an idea, usually a muse with a chatty tendency, and I put a few sentences down...a few paragraphs...a few pages. Sometimes it… Continue

Added by Anastasia Rabiyah on February 22, 2008 at 4:30am — 2 Comments

A HONEYMOON TO REMEMBER

Anita shrugged off the impotence she feels walking away from her alma mater. Sacrifices are necessary to attain one's dreams but marriage was so irrevocable. Walking down the road that sultry afternoon, she reviewed the sudden changes that had happened in her life. Her granny giving the ultimatum, 'If you want your fees to be paid sometime in the future for that unnecessary PhD you'll shut up and get married in the 28 days.' Anita recalled her mothers… Continue

Added by Raakhee on February 21, 2008 at 6:09am — No Comments

Disney's Enchanted - my impressions

Enchanted may have come out in November 2007 worldwide but it released only this Valentine's Day (2008) in my hometown. I really liked it. It was all my favorite fairy tales, some of my favorite Disney moments, and some gorgeous actors shaken up with a modern twist. The song sequences reminded me of Bollywood/Hindi movies and were really catchy. This is one DVD I'm picking up ASAP.

I enjoyed the movie despite going alone. An unexpected visitor… Continue

Added by Raakhee on February 21, 2008 at 6:00am — No Comments

Is it good or bad?

Here's a list of my today's good or bad.

1. Is it good or bad that I'm still really confused over this ning site LOL

2. Is it good or bad that we're about to be snowed in by yet another blizzard.

3. Is it good or bad that Amazon.com only has one of my books left for sale and it only came out last week? (either they had too few copies or I have lots of fans )

Heh from my perspective I don't worry so much about the first two But I'd really love to know… Continue

Added by S.J. Willing on February 20, 2008 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

Nice to meet everyone.

I guess it's about time I introduced myself. My name is Suzanne, but everyone calls me Suzie or Suji-Chan as I am very much into the whole Japanese culture and trying to learn the language. I am a mother of two teen-aged daughters. I raised them on my own, having left their abusive father when I was 6 months pregnant for my youngest, who will be 16 this summer. My oldest will be 18 in three weeks.

I've been writing since I was a teenager. When I was 13 my mother found me sitting at… Continue

Added by Suzanne Mallette on February 20, 2008 at 7:50pm — 2 Comments

Techno Idiot on the loose

Yeah, tha's me. I'm an idiot when it ocmes to this kind of thing. I often mess it up. Anyway, I thougth I'd better do an entry here since I set this all up and introduce myself. My name is Patricia Oshier Bruening, though everyone calls me Pat. I am the author of two romance novels with a third coming out soon.

One Fateful Night, was released July 2007 by Publish America. It has received four and five star reviews from various sites.

Always a Warrior, released October 2007… Continue

Added by Patricia Oshier Bruening on February 19, 2008 at 5:18pm — 2 Comments

Believe in Yourself

"Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent." ~Eleanor Roosevelt

Years ago, when I first came upon this quote, the revelation was like a sunbeam piercing through a cloud-covered sky. Having spent my youth in hot pursuit of outside validation, the idea that I was actually "consenting" to feel inferior astonished me. And liberated me. Why would I consent to such a belief? Why should I? Hah!

We Can Be Anything We Want To Be.

"It's not… Continue

Added by Chiron O'Keefe on February 18, 2008 at 4:42pm — 2 Comments

Where are my messages?

Check the black bar at the top of your page for message envelope and friend request.

Added by Lynda Coker on February 17, 2008 at 8:07pm — No Comments

ALL BLOGS WILL STREAM ON MAIN PAGE

I have changed the main page blog so that all your bogs will now stream on this page as well. It will make it easier to keep current with what's going on with all our members. Hope this will help our community to stay connected. Thanks, Lynda

Added by Lynda Coker on February 17, 2008 at 8:04pm — No Comments