July 2009 Blog Posts (157)

My Rollercoaster

My head is better for the moment, yay, but it’ll be another day before I’m feeling like myself again. I made it through the physical side effects of the meds, the every joint in my body aches and I can barely move stage. Now I just have the psychological part to weather. You see, as the meds work their way out of my system, they make my mood bounce all over the place at the drop of a hat. Today was no exception.

I started out mellow and calm.… Continue

Added by Barbara Huffert on July 31, 2009 at 5:14pm — No Comments

Vote Today, You might Win Tomorrow!

Today is the final day to vote in my STROKE OF GENIUS Name a Character Contest. I've been thrilled by the response and it's been such fun to watch the leading name change, sometimes several times a day. This one's going to be close!

In case you haven't heard about this contest,… Continue

Added by Emily Bryan on July 31, 2009 at 11:39am — No Comments

Our Special Release

Today Rose of the Adriatic releases. An inspirational romance, the novel is the sequel to Jewel of the Adriatic, our debut novel. The actual words of Our Lady of Medjugorje are blended into the fictional narrative set in the Adriatic village, Valselo where millions believe the Mother of God speaks to three visionaries. Miraculous occurrences and conversions depicted in Rose of the Adriatic are like events associated with historic and contemporary Marian sites such as Fatima, Lourdes and… Continue

Added by K.M. Daughters on July 31, 2009 at 9:29am — No Comments

Burnout Reviewed in the Dallas Examiner

Ethan Nahte has given Burnout a WONDERFUL review in the Dallas Examiner! Check it out!

Added by Stephanie on July 30, 2009 at 10:19pm — 1 Comment

Bobby and Jackie: A Love Story

I just posted my review of Bobby and Jackie: A Love Story here.

Added by BJ Davis on July 30, 2009 at 7:26pm — 1 Comment

Meh

I read a Dirt Bike magazine today. There is plenty of stuff in it that I might have told you about. How to lace up a new rim, that new reeds might keep your plugs from fouling once you replace a bent exhaust pipe, how to dial in your sag to get optimum performance during a race, how to repack your muffler. Yes, I could tell you about all that plus more because, believe it or not I do actually understand what they all are. I had a dirt bike when I was a… Continue

Added by Barbara Huffert on July 30, 2009 at 4:42pm — No Comments

Geri Ahearn gives The Cry of the Cuckoos a 5-star rating

http://www.reviewedbyauthorgeriahearn.blogspot.com/

Added by John Wayne Cargile on July 30, 2009 at 12:49pm — 5 Comments

Migraine

Hurts

Muscles rigid

Twisted and tormented

Gripped, crippled by pain

Eyes unfocused

Blinded by agony

Hearing gone

Unable to think

Can’t eat

Sleep eludes

Mind, body, soul tortured

Overwhelming despair

Make it stop.

Deserved punishment?

Bad Karma?

Random selection?

Sick cosmic joke?

Nothing helps

Begging for death

Skull crushed

Silver bullet to quell the… Continue

Added by Barbara Huffert on July 29, 2009 at 5:28pm — 1 Comment

Release date for Angel Of Windword!

I just found out that the release date for Angel Of Windword is October 7th, 2009! I'm thrilled!!!!!

Added by Maggie Dove on July 29, 2009 at 5:24pm — 2 Comments

Twitter Links

Michelle on Twitter!

Raven Happy Hour on Twitter

Added by Michelle M Pillow on July 29, 2009 at 3:42pm — No Comments

New Motivational Essay Posted! The Dubious Art of Procrastination

Hello Friends!

This week’s essay is posted: The Dubious Art of Procrastination.

Here's an excerpt:

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"Procrastination is something best put off until tomorrow." ~Gerald Vaughan

A fellow writer asked recently when I would write an essay about settling on one Work In Progress instead of just piddling around with four. *grin* Thanks for the topic, Celia!

Ah, procrastination. I could do a week of essays on that… Continue

Added by Chiron O'Keefe on July 29, 2009 at 2:19pm — 2 Comments

St. Columba--Druid or Monk?

To announce my new release, I wanted to post something relevant to my story. Cat's Curse is a Celtic historical romance/fantasy set in sixth century Scotland (Alba). I based this story on an actual Irish warlord and many of the minor characters are based on real people. One of those real people is the famous monk, St. Columba, who was a close friend of this Irish king and though a minor character, St. Columba (Columcille) played an important role in the story. Throughout my story and through… Continue

Added by Kelley on July 29, 2009 at 2:18pm — 2 Comments

New eBook Release - Slave to Lust - Erotic Dark Fantasy

Passion Tales is pleased to announce that Slave to Lust is now available for purchase.

Genre: Erotic Dark Fantasy

The Fallan of Lust can't remember who he is... But he damn well remembers how to pleasure a woman... or two... or three.

When the cocky daimon-god finds himself shackled and sold to the demanding Vultana of Keelnatha, Quoren… Continue

Added by Quoren on July 29, 2009 at 11:56am — 1 Comment

Wild Card Wednesday, Books Up For Grabs!

Hey readers, and writers, too!

It is the end of my July Blog Blast and there are two trade paperbacks up for grabs.

Check My Blog to find out how to enter for a chance to win!

Good luck!

Added by Lainey Bancroft on July 29, 2009 at 11:15am — No Comments

Late Plea for Last Minute Votes

With just a couple of days left for voting in the latest New Covey Cover Awards, please can I ask anyone who might not have voted yet to consider placing a vote for my Mythica title, 'Kiss of Life' which is entry number 5 in the voting box at http://thenewcoveycoverawards.blogspot.com

Every vote is important and is also very much appreciated.

Best regards and thanks to everyone

Brian… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on July 29, 2009 at 10:19am — No Comments

I've been interviwed by Sharon Donovan

I've been interviewed by the lovely Sharon Donovan over at her blog. Come and visit with Sharon, join in the party - you never quite know what's going to happen - and I hear she has a dishy new butler!

http://sharondonovan.blogspot.com/

Added by Hywela Lyn on July 29, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Spell Checker (Just for Fun)

We all need a little fun in our busy lives, so I'm posting a "just for fun" blog. Enjoy!

Spelling Chequer!!!!!! Using homonyms!

Eye halve a spelling chequer

It came with my pea sea

It plainly marques four my revue

Miss steaks eye kin knot sea.

Eye strike a key and type a word

And weight four it two say

Weather eye am wrong oar write

It shows me strait a weigh.

As soon as a mist ache is maid

It nose bee fore two… Continue

Added by Sandra Kay on July 28, 2009 at 6:33pm — 1 Comment

I Hate Summer

I went to see my favorite neurologist last Friday. It’s summer so I always have to check in and let him know that I’m still alive. While I was there he told me about a new class of drug that will be available to help prevent migraines. Unfortunately it’s still in the FDA approval stage so it won’t be available until next year at the earliest.

He did give me something else to try for major pain once a headache hits. Marginal. Anybody have any… Continue

Added by Barbara Huffert on July 28, 2009 at 5:28pm — No Comments

The Fool's Journey - The Reflecting Pool

The first week at Lingpori had passed slowly. Jean-Philippe was not used to the rigid hours that the lamas kept and it had taken a few days to adjust to them. Rinpoche had not insisted that he try to keep up with all of the Lamasery’s activities. Instead, Rinpoche gradually eased him into the routine by adding more to it each day. Jean-Philippe was grateful for Rinpoche’s consideration. The journey from Nepal had taken its toll on his body and he greatly needed the rest.

During that… Continue

Added by Foery MacDonell on July 28, 2009 at 1:00pm — No Comments