Today’s post is an interview with Shannon Baker, author of the recently released Ashes of the Red Heifer from L&L Dreamspell. Shannon is a member of Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (RMFW). She will be appearing at Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins, Colorado, on Wednesday, February 17th, at 6:30 PM where she will sign along …Read More
Archives for February 2010
I’m a Winner!
I Won a Book! Would you believe it? In spite of my blahness, I won a copy of Kelli Stanley‘s new release, City of Dragons, at reviewingtheevidence.com. Kelli’s debut novel, Nox Dormienda, was released by Five Star in 2008 and has been awesomely successful. In addition to great reviews and good sales, Nox Dormienda was …Read More
“I Just Ain’t Hitting.”
Yogi Berra once said: “Slump? I ain’t in no slump. I just ain’t hitting.” That’s exactly how I’ve been feeling since Monday. I ain’t hitting. I’ve weaseled out of attending two evening events. I wanted to be there, I was in the mood to listen and participate in the discussions, but I couldn’t make myself …Read More
Bits and Pieces
REMINDER: My second mystery/thriller book giveaway is open until February 20th. ——————– Random Thoughts I’m working my volunteer shift at the Northern Colorado Writers Studio this afternoon, drinking cup after cup of decaf and trying to ignore the Lindt truffles someone left at the coffee bar. I’m dieting, but I have very little will power …Read More
“Any Dream Will Do”
REMINDER: My second mystery/thriller book giveaway is open until February 20th. —————- I watched the film Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat starring Donny Osmond for the first time this weekend. I saw a road performance of the stage play in Muncie, Indiana (a long time ago) and liked the music, but I’d never paid …Read More
Second Mystery/Thriller Book Giveaway
The Second Mystery/Thriller book giveaway is officially open. I have a nice selection for you, so I hope you’ll enter. Each is gently read and in near perfect condition. Most are signed by the author. I apologize for once again restricting this giveaway to readers from the U.S., but the cost of mailing a box …Read More
Bits and Pieces
Jan Morrison’s Friday Challenge See yesterday’s post for the link to Jan’s Crazy Jane blog and her Friday challenge. I took my camera along on my short walk and brought back proof that spring is just around the corner, after a few more snows, of course. Here’s what I found: I think these are tulips, …Read More
Crazy Jane’s Friday Challenge
I want to send you to someone else’s blog today, just because I think she’s onto something good. Check out the Friday challenge at: Crazy Jane. No, I’m not kidding. That’s the name of Jan Morrison’s blog. Crazy Jane: On Living the Complicated Simple life. Jan has given her readers a challenge: Here is today’s …Read More
Don’t Say I Didn’t Remind You…
Mystery Writers of America — Monthly Book Giveaway If you love mysteries and thrillers, don’t forget to visit the Mystery Writers of America website and register to win February’s box of books — 18 novels plus a copy of the new MWA anthology, The Prosecution Rests. The February books are: Traffyck by Michael BeresSudden Death …Read More
The Tudors and Fictionalized History
I’ve been watching the Showtime series The Tudors on our television screen on streaming Netflix, thanks to that little Roku box my son bought us for Christmas. I love everything about this option, but above everything else, I love The Tudors. The writing for this fictionalized history is excellent. I like all of the actors. …Read More