It sounds like we will have nice weather for Labor Day, so will be great for my picnic and swimming with family. I prayed that Hurricane Earl would go back out to the sea and not damage the eastern coast. Unfortunately, it’s causing power outages and maybe other damage at Outer Banks right now. We went to OB last August and the rip tide was bad the last day we were there. My hubby wanted to go to Ocean City after Labor Day this year when the rates are lower, but the problem is hurricane season starts in August and ends in November. I’d rather pay more money and go when we have a chance of better weather. The other problem is Amanda’s program started August 25th so hate to take her out to go on vacation. She loves going to her Get Real transition class. And it’s too hard for the two of us to go and find someone available to stay with them.
My sister gave me tons of Debbie Macomber books plus other ones by best selling authors. Some of them I have already read, so I will be posting a list next Wednesday for my next contest. I gave away gently used books before and it was a big success. I’ll draw two winners in October.
Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend and hope you visit on Wednesday!
I’m looking forward to reading Best Man by Ceri Hebert and Georgia On His Mind by Jennifer Shirk. I read Ceri’s Finally Home and wrote about it here on my blog. Click here if you’d like to read more about this previous book. I also enjoyed The Role of A Lifetime, a previous book by Jennifer. Click here to read a post about it.
ISBN: 978-1-934657-51-5 $3.50
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Lorelei Warren is facing every bride’s nightmare—she’s been left at the altar with a “Dear Jane” letter from the groom and a church full guests. Will Draper, her best friend and the best man, wants to pick up the pieces. He’s been in love with her for years.
Now Lori has to decide where her life will head. Leaving Florida on what should have been her honeymoon in New England, questions torment her thoughts. Can she leave her old life behind and start fresh?
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Georgie Mayer has no boyfriend and rarely goes out. In short, she needs a life. Since graduating from college and returning home, her brother s protectiveness has been in overdrive, and she hasn’t been able to have any fun, never mind go on a date. So what’s a poor particularly attractive girl to do in a situation like this? The only thing she can do: find him a woman! He’ll thank her for it in the end. That is, if his best friend Walt Somers would stop interfering with her plans. The handsome pharmacist has made it no secret that he doesn’t approve of what she’s up to. Unfortunately, having Walt hanging around does strange things to her mind, and she finds she can’t help but take a healthy interest in him. But how can Georgie entertain thoughts of the two of them together when Walt still treats her like his best friend’s little sister?
then go to Rebecca Vickery’s wonderful blog - http://rebeccajvickery.blogspot.com/ and read an excerpt from my contemporary romance, YOUR PLACE OR MINE. If you comment on the excerpt on Rebecca’s blog, you will be entered in a drawing for a free download of this fun romance! Random winner will be chosen from those who comment. Drawing to be held on Thursday, September 2. The winner will be notified by email and posted here and on Rebecca’s blog!
Here’s a blurb:
Sydney Smith decides it’s time to move out of her tiny apartment and become a home owner. Blake Smith, no relation and a real hottie, also wants to see the duplex. A mix-up has them viewing it together. They both love the house. There’s also some sparks flying between the two of them, or is Sydney the only one feeling that way? A highly sensual story of fun, home-buying, and more…
Rebecca says this about Your Place or Mine:
Your Place or Mine contains tastefully complete love scenes and is a mix of humor, true-to-life situations, and emotional ups and downs. Diane takes home buying to a whole new level.
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Be sure to stop by on Wednesday, I’m going to share two new fantastic releases by Ceri Hebert and Jennifer Shirk!
THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT is celebrating their three year anniversary with a two day chat this Saturday and Sunday (August 28 & 29) in the LASR and WC groups, and an all day chat on Sunday in the Aurora group. There will be a lot of authors and prizes! Also, Sunday evening between 8 – 9 pm, LASR will announce the winners of the Nook giveaway (Have you entered yet? You still have time: http://www.longandshortreviews.com/promo.htm).
I sold 69 quarts, 48 pints, 11 half gallon jars, and 10 jelly jars after posting on Craigs List. I lost count how many calls and emails I received. Apparently timing is everything. Everyone seems to be looking for jars to can their summer produce. I can’t believe how I used to fill all these jars. I did keep a small number of jars in case I have anything to can in the future.
Hi Kinzie! I’m delighted you’re visiting here today. Tell us a bit about your alter-ego, Kinzie Monroe, and what makes her tick?
Kinzie was born at the suggestion of one of my publishers because we didn’t want someone to pick up one of inspirational romances expecting mystery and suspense and be disappointed. At first I wasn’t too receptive to the idea but the more I thought about it I sort of liked the idea of having a split personality :-).
I love the premise of your new book, No Greater Love. It sounds like a wonderful inspirational story filled with emotion (the kind I enjoy reading), faith, and love. Please tell us about this book.
No Greater Love has many facets to it, and each one plays a vital role it the way the book comes together as a whole. It has romance, drama, salvation, and sacrifice. It gives a whole new meaning to what it means to lay down one’s life for a friend. Here’s the blurb: Attorney Kirby Shelton has met a lot of wackos in her life. But computer software queen, Leah Dalton, takes the prize. Leah, facing a losing battle with cancer, comes to Kirby with a plan to end her life on her terms. Leah invites Kirby and five of her closest friends to her estate, and offers to make one of them a multi-millionaire. All they have to do is kill her and make it look like an accident. Just as disturbing to Kirby are her growing feelings toward Leah’s ex-boyfriend, Jonas. Will one of Leah’s friends take her up on her offer? Will Kirby and Jonas’ love for one another survive the trials they face? Join Leah on an amazing journey that changes the lives of all those around her.
Your inspirational romance, Reservations for Two, has received awesome reviews. What do you do to celebrate when you get a new contract, fantastic review, or maybe meet a deadline?
I have a ritual I always do when I finish a book or sign a new contract. Go out and eat Chinese with a good friend. Boring, I know, but what can I say. I love Chinese and it helps keep me motivated.
I like your ritual - sounds like fun. Has being published changed you at all? If so, how?
Well, if you ask my friends, I’ve become more of a hermit. That’s only because I’ve had so many deadlines to meet this year. I have found I’m more motivated to keep writing though. And I’ve learned so much from some really great editors.
What advice would you give to a beginning writer?
Read a lot, write every day and never give up! Also, I have a little note on my refrigerator. I don’t know who the author is, but I have it memorized. ‘If you work hard dreams come true. Believe in yourself. Don’t let others make you doubt yourself or what you can do!’
I love your advice to believe in yourself and to never give up. It’s so true! Where can No Greater Love be purchased? And where can you be found on the web?
You can purchase the ebook here: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/18418 or print here: https://www.createspace.com/3468867. You can also find it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other online retailers or you can order it from your favorite bookstore. Book blurbs, sample chapters and buy links for all my books can be found on my website: http://www.annepatrick.weebly.com. Kinzie, of course, has her own page there. And we have monthly giveaways. This month Anne is giving away an autographed copy of Lethal Dreams. Visit my News and Events page for details.
Thank you so much, Diane, for having me on your blog. You’re a wonderful friend and a very talented author.
You’re always welcome on my blog - I love having you tell about your awesome books. I’m glad we have some of the same publishers and appreciate our friendship. Readers, enjoy Kinzie’s trailer for NO GREATER LOVE!
