Ding! Ding! Ding! We have a winner!

First, I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to enter my contest making it far more successful than I had ever imagined it would be! It was great fun, and I truly enjoyed my day of "basking in the sun". So, now for the winner....

Doesn't it just kill you when people take forever to announce the winner? Yep...me, too! And the winner is...

*drum roll, please*

bubblygiggles (Marie)! Congratulations!!! Marie is a Canadian romance reader. It's really great to give books to your target audience! I'll have to do this again! So, make sure you watch for future contests...you could win a FREE copy of BEYOND THE MAZE and/or some really great prizes!

If you can't wait to read the book, you can always purchase it at Freya's Bower!

Thanks again, everyone!

BEYOND THE MAZE Release & Contest!

Freya's Bower editor, Marci Baun, informed me yesterday that my Bites! ebook, BEYOND THE MAZE, will be released on Monday! I can't thank Marci and Faith enough for all their hard work! They've been terrific!

This ebook is composed of two short stories that are based on common elements/themes. BEYOND THE MAZE is a "Tangy" historical time travel romantica. Meet Aubrianna Sheffield, a self-employed, confident young woman of today. And find out how she ends up bumping headlong into the dashing Lord Keane Hamilton Chadwick IV on the grounds of Chadwick Manor Estates. Both lay claim to the property. And both have legal rights to the property. However, clashing over owner rights isn't all they find themselves up against!

I am also announcing that I'll be holding a "Release Day Celebration Contest"! I'll be giving away a FREE copy of BEYOND THE MAZE to one lucky winner! Just send me an email with BEYOND THE MAZE Contest in the Subject line along with your name between 12:01am Monday morning and before midnight (Eastern Time) Monday night. I'll draw the lucky winner's name on Tuesday, June 27th and notify you by email that day.

You can purchase a copy at http://www.freyasbower.com on Monday!

They found her!

Majorie Jones' daughter Staci has been found!!!!! Staci has been found in San Diego and will be returning home to her parents within the next couple of days. She was safe. Read about it at the family website! http://www.marjoriejones.com/staci/missingx.html

RWA Chapter President Resigns

This is not a hoax. This is real. Today on RWA Chaplink (for chapter presidents), Marjorie Jones posted a note that she was resigning as president of the Utah chapter and one of the reasons was her missing daughter. The author's daughter is missing. She is from Utah, and expected to be traveling to Texas. If you see her, please call your local police or click on the link below to contact the girl's mother!

I pray they find her safe/unharmed and return her to her home.

Taking a Deep Breath...Exhale Slowly

UPDATE ON MY DH
Although I've been drained the past 2-3 weeks due to all the health upheavals my DH is going through, things just became a little less frightening. His colorectal tumor appears to be benign. All the biopsy results came back negative. However, the doctor says he still believes there are cancerous cells in the core of it. He also suggested the tumor be removed due to its size. So, I'm sure we will be seeing the surgeon again within the next week or so.

ROMANCE DIVA STUFF
I finally got the review done on fellow Diva, Dayna Hart's YOU AGAIN contemporary sweet romance. It's available now at Freya's Bower. This is a really great Bites ebook which contains two short stories. Ms. Hart has created an exceptional read for those who love romance. And it's a real bargain at only $2.00 (USD). Be sure to pick up a copy!

I also managed to get the other story read that's been sitting on my desk for a week or so. This one is a contemporary erotica from Amber Quill Press entitled TWO WEEKS IN PARADISE by Brit Blaise. Another marvelous writer! I'm hoping to get the review completed by Wednesday and turned into my editor at Romance Divas that day also.

UPDATE ON MY WRITING
Things have been a bit slow on my end. With all the stress, I've just been so tired my brain and muse refuse to deal with me. I have gotten some work done on my Yesterday's Innocence series. I am really trying to complete the editions that Liquid Silver Books requested. I'd love to get it back to them within the next couple of weeks. But again, a lot will depend on my DH's health and medical care.

I've created a logo for promotional collectibles regarding my writing. These are available for purchase at http://www.cafepress.com/gifts4everyone . Be sure to check it out and pass it along to your friends and family! I'll be coming out with more items as soon as I get the cover art to my Bites ebook from Freya's Bower.

Okay, this is getting long and I'm becoming drain-bread, so I'll close here and update again as news comes in.

So Proud of my Friend!

My friend, Miranda Heart, has now joined the ranks of being a published author! I'm so happy for her. Below is the blurb for her erotic Bites ebook published by Freya's Bower at www.freyasbower.com. You'll find it under the Capture/Bondage section. Way to go, sissy!

Michael can not believe that his submissive Trisha has been so passive lately. Tonight is their eight-year anniversary and he has a surprise for her that she will not soon forget.

The night after their anniversary Trisha blatantly disobeys an order to stay home. Her insubordination does not go unnoticed and her master gives her another night that cures her of her insubordinate behavior for good.
Rating: Sizzling
Book Length: Bites
Price: $2.00