25 days until Christmas!!! Being sick is a pain. Having an mysterious rash is a bigger one. Finding out it is shingles is worse. Not a happy camper right now. I wonder how many NANO participates reached 50k words this year? How many went over the 50k mark?
Month: November 2012
What Are You Reading Thursday
I've had the honor once again to read an advanced copy of an upcoming release by Juli Alexander. Investigating the Hottie. This is purely a fun and enjoyable book that will keep you smiling and turning the page as you live a week in the life of 15-year-old Amanda Petersen. Finding out first that she… Continue reading What Are You Reading Thursday
Rumor Has It Wednesday
It's 27 days until Christmas. Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? May I suggest a few new releases? Juli Alexander has a new book out. Trouble's Brewing. The sequel to Stirring Up Trouble. Kate McKeever has a new Christmas story Careful What You Wish For. Carolynn Carey has a new Christmas story out Christmas… Continue reading Rumor Has It Wednesday
Recipe Tuesday
For the next few weeks I'd like to focus on holiday goodies as we approach Christmas and the New Year. Here is a yummy treat that can used all year, just substitute crushed peppermint for colorful sprinkles, change food coloring color accordingly. Enjoy! Peppermint Meltaways Cookies 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1/2… Continue reading Recipe Tuesday
Cold, but Sunny
Yes it is Sunny today, but don't let the presence of the sun confuse you. It is cold out there. BRRRR!!!! So bundle up with a jacket today. You don't need a scarf and gloves, but don't be like some I've seen out in shorts (even before 8 am. today -- I know CRAZY!!)
Sunday Sundaes
I have choir practice again today. The last Sunday practice before the service next Sunday. Going to these practices remind me of when I was a kid and we would go to practice for our little song service. We'd do your typical Christmas songs like Away in a Manager, Silent Night, Joy to the World.… Continue reading Sunday Sundaes
Play Date Saturday
I spent most of my day helping my son complete a collage for his social studies class. He is the type that cannot express himself, especially in writing. The questions he had to answer meant he had to talk about himself to define how his culture plays a part in his life. So I prodded… Continue reading Play Date Saturday
Random Thoughts Friday
It's Black Friday... run and hide I admit I went shopping today. Left home around 11 a.m. and was back by 2:30 p.m. It was a little crowded at the mall, but we got what we went to get and came home unscathed. I still have more shopping to do, but one gift is purchased.… Continue reading Random Thoughts Friday
What Are You Reading Thursday
I began reading Christmas on Mimosa Lane by Anna DeStefano last week. The richness of the writing is breathtaking. I can't wait to finish reading it. I've also finished reading the galleys for my next novel Because of Rebecca. It should be released sometime in 2013 from The Wild Rose Press. My son is reading… Continue reading What Are You Reading Thursday
Rumor Has It Wednesday
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving!! Happy Thanksgiving to all my US friends, readers, and family!! Don't eat too much and be safe driving this weekend. Today Books to Go Now Authors are chatting in the Latte Lounge at Coffee Time Romance forums. Come over and join us! The Volunteers lost another football coach this week. Who will… Continue reading Rumor Has It Wednesday
Leanne Tyler 