December 2008 Blog Posts (60)

A Very Happy New Year!

The Hour Between the Years

Round the dial the shadows run

To trace the path of solstice sun

'Fore shadows claim the dial entire

And new moon climbs to heaven's spire.

This day, the shortest of the year

Marks the spinning of the sphere,

One cycle spent, its seasons done

The solar tale renewed, begun.

But in the hour when seasons turn

That hour when blue candles… Continue

Added by Angela Caperton on December 31, 2008 at 8:20pm — No Comments

WRDF BINGO MANIA

WANT TO PLAY?

Game begins January 5th

Our first game will be a traditional straight line (Horizontal, Vertical, or Diagonal)

Download the bingo card file attached to this blog. Fill in your card with the numbers of your choice. Then do the following. Bingo.pdf

USE THE CORRECT NUMBERS WITH THE RIGHT… Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on December 31, 2008 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Happy New Year

I am writing to wish you all a very happy New Year.

I am happy to let you know that The Substitute Bride will be the No. 1 best seller at Whiskey Creek Press for January. This book - an historical romantic suspense - was such a joy to write. It is great to start the New Year with such good news.

Kind regards and best wishes,

Margaret… Continue

Added by Margaret Blake on December 31, 2008 at 10:46am — No Comments

Happy New Year!

I just want to wish everyone a joyous, memorable and profitable new year. May each of your ventures in the new year be blessed.

Margay Leah Justice

Nora's Soul, from Second Wind Publishing, LLC
http://margayleahjustice.com

Added by Margay Justice on December 31, 2008 at 8:51am — No Comments

Guest Blogging - Again!

I am the guest blogger at Reading, Writing and Stuff That Makes Me Crazy, blogging about Character. I would love for you to stop by and get a little taste of the process of creating characters, Dante, and how the two sometimes collide. You can see the results for yourself here:

http://reading-writing.blogspot.com/2008/12/welcome-guest-blogger-margay-roberge.html

Hope to see you there!

Margay Leah Justice, author of Nora’s Soul from Second Wind Publishing, LLC.… Continue

Added by Margay Justice on December 31, 2008 at 8:49am — No Comments

The Book of Opportunity...

Hello Friends!

One more day until the clock strikes midnight, heralding yet another New Year bursting with potential. Imagine what story ideas might illuminate our inner skies as the long winter days stretch into night. The birth of a new year is an opportunity to light a symbolic candle and make a wish…

What will you wish for?

Please stop by www.chironokeefe.blogspot.com for your weekly dose of motivation and read: The Book of… Continue

Added by Chiron O'Keefe on December 31, 2008 at 1:56am — 2 Comments

Holidays!

Upon a Midnight Clear along the Thames

This holiday time of year is ever changing. As a child it is full of bright lights, glittering packages, festive music and anticipation. Always the focus on something shiny new when in truth it was the acts small and large that transformed the house,…

Continue

Added by Christine London on December 31, 2008 at 12:40am — 2 Comments

Interview at I Do Not Want to Wait, I Want the Book Now

I am being interviewed today here:

http://idonotwanttowaitiwantthebooknow.wordpress.com/

I would love for you to stop by and learn a little something about me and my crazy writing process.

Hope to see you there!

Margay Leah Justice, author of Nora's Soul

http://margayleahjustice.com

Added by Margay Justice on December 30, 2008 at 8:35am — No Comments

Happy New Year - and sorry, another request for a vote if you have a moment.

My trailer for 'Starquest' is up for a Covey Trailer Award. If you can spare a moment to watch it and vote, if you think it deserves to win, I would really appreciate it. The link is

http://thenewcoveytrailerawards.blogspot.com

I’m going to Wales for the New Year to visit my family and friends but before I leave, I’d like to wish everyone here a Very Happy, Healthy and successful New… Continue

Added by Hywela Lyn on December 29, 2008 at 8:30pm — 2 Comments

Guest Blogging at Yankee Romance Reviewers Today and a Contest

Want a chance to win a copy of my debut novel, Nora's Soul? Stop by Yankee Romance Reviewers today and leave a comment for your chance to win.

http://yankeeromancereviewers.blogspot.com/2008/12/art-of-procrastination-by-margay-leah.html

Hope to see you there!

Margay

Added by Margay Justice on December 29, 2008 at 10:13am — 2 Comments

Link Problem - New Covey Cover Awards Voting Page

A number of people have contacted me after my previous blog post 'A Late Plea for Votes' to inform me that the link to the New Covey Cover Awards led them to a Biblical site that has nothing to do with the awards. Why this should be so I have no idea and must apologize to those who have gone to the trouble to try and place a vote for my cover of 'The Nemesis Cell' in this month's awards.

I've checked the link myself and teh onformation contained… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on December 29, 2008 at 6:32am — 1 Comment

A Late Plea for Votes

With just a few days to go to the end of the month, please may I ask any of my friends who haven't yet voted to support 'The Nemesis Cell's' nomination for this month's New Covey Cover Awards at http://www.thenewcoveycoverawards.blogspot.com/

The superb artwork is by the hugely talented Graeme S Houston and the book is due for publication by 4RV Publishing. As always I sincerely appreciate every vote that comes my way.

Thanks to… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on December 27, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

An Excellent Read from Night Owl Romance Reviews for A Christmas Smile

True love and loss permenate this story. The twist and turns love takes these characters on is heart felt. I enjoyed reading this sweet story.
Reviewed by Rita at Night Owl Romance Reviews
Rated 3.75/5 An Excellent Read

http://www.nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/reviews/Review.asp?ReviewId=2896

Added by Kathy Otten on December 26, 2008 at 10:54pm — No Comments

OH MY WHAT DO I DO NOW?

I received a wonderful Christmas Present on Christmas Eve. My RWA Chapter hosts a contest entitled Southern Heat. I submitted my ten pages and five page synopsis following the requirements in the fall. The contest coordinator notified me around the end of November or first of December, that I was a finalist. I never dreamed I would make it that far. Then she called me on Dec 24, 2008 and told me check my email. When I did it notified me that I had won the historical category. AND the judge… Continue

Added by Kathy Crouch on December 26, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Christmas Greetings

Wishing everyone on WRDF a wonderful Christmas and a Very Happy New Year

May all your dreams come true

Added by Hywela Lyn on December 25, 2008 at 8:30pm — No Comments

MORE THAN I EXPECTED

When I sent my books off to our winners, I didn't expect to hear back from them. But, actually, they all sent me very kind words of thanks. Wasn't that sweet? Then today, Terri Armstrong sent me this beautiful review as well. Of course, I just have to share it with all of you.

While I'm being "shameless', let me remind everyone that I could use your vote for Payback in Wayback at the NOR Reader's Choice Awards. The link banner is on WRDF'S Main Page. Payback in Wayback is listed… Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on December 24, 2008 at 12:52am — No Comments

Bad me and Happy Holidays to All

This has been a crazy year for me. I do hope that the coming year is a lot better. With that said... I will be doing more after the New Year. I tried to do my thing at NaNo I was bad only about 24k I did better last year with 32K

I am really happy with what I wrote so far. Its the start of a new story and I athinki its a good start. Right now I walked away from it for the month. Will resume in Jan. As I know you all know sometimes you have to walk away and come back and give it a good… Continue

Added by Jo Anne Benware on December 23, 2008 at 11:53pm — 2 Comments

My First Book Cover!

I'm thrilled with my first book cover! This is for my contemporary erotic romance novella, Kilted Lover. :-)

When kilted caber-tosser Scott MacPherson tosses Leslie Livingston over his shoulder to rescue her from two armed thieves trying to steal her priceless amulet, they are thrust into a deadly but sexy adventure. Though Leslie already has a lukewarm, uninterested boyfriend, her attraction to Scott is white-hot and undeniable. She wants to… Continue

Added by Nicole North on December 23, 2008 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

A Study in Red wins Movie Deal

What a Christmas present. I'm over the moon to be able to report that my novel 'A Study in Red - The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper' is going to be made into a movie! I was contacted by a Los Angeles Motion Picture Production Company who expressed an interest in the Motion Picture/TV rights to the book and after a series of negotiations, I'm pleased to say that a deal has been agreed and Thunderball Films will be responsible for turning my… Continue

Added by Brian L Porter on December 23, 2008 at 3:40am — 2 Comments

The Nor Reader's Choice Awards

Vote My Book(s) Number One in the Night Owl Romance NOR Awards!

My book, Payback in Wayback, is one of the books being voted on for the NOR Reader's Choice Awards. If you think it qualifies, I'd appreciate your vote.

And if you haven't read my book, check some of the other entries. Several of our WRDF authors are listed. Thank you for supporting this… Continue

Added by Lynda Coker on December 23, 2008 at 2:19am — No Comments