Monthly Archives: February 2012

Chain Reaction

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Toni Kelly

I have had my Nook since Barnes and Nobles first came out with the eReaders. I love my Nook. I love its portability and the fact that I can store tons of books on it. I love the fact it … Continue reading →

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Respect – it’s more than just a great song by Leia Shaw

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I’m so excited to use this post title because I actually lip synched to Aretha’s RESPECT in a hypnotist show a couple years ago. Yes, I was one of the idiots that volunteered to be hypnotized in a comedy show. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Paranormal-Scope

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

While I’m not qualified in any way to read neither stars nor planets, I am intimately linked with the paranormal in the world.   In many ways, so are you. The week ahead for: Aries One orc too many has bummed … Continue reading →

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A Romantic Spot

Posted on February 26, 2012 by C. Margery Kempe

by C. Margery Kempe From Ireland First a little news: some good coverage of my publisher for Man City, Tirgearr, in the Irish Publishing News and also at the London Book Fair. The perks of being the first all digital … Continue reading →

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Playing the Waiting Game by Gerri Brousseau

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

As many of you may recall from my blog post, “An Unexpected Visitor” (http://wp.me/prBca-1T2) in January regarding the doubt monster, I had recently submitted queries to several publishers.  Since that time, I have received an email asking for my full manuscript … Continue reading →

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What A Writer Needs, Part 3 – The Importance of Beverages

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

LOL  After reading about the world’s oldest profession, I really need a stiff whipped cream hot cocoa. You probably think I’m joking, but it is vital that in creating your writing space that you consider what beverages you will be bringing … Continue reading →

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The World’s Oldest Profession by Gerri Brousseau

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I recently saw a story on Nightline about paid male escorts – yes ladies and gentlemen “gigolos.”  Apparently, in the states of California, Nevada, Texas, New York and Florida it is not against the law as long as there is … Continue reading →

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How to Write a Novel (or Novella)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Toni Kelly

Okay, so I’ve decided to tackle a big subject in the most basic of ways. This blog is by no means an instruction manual, but I do remember very clearly what it was like to have this idea in my … Continue reading →

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Do Romance Authors Have Sex by Leia Shaw

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

I had a conversation recently with a friend I hadn’t seen in a while who had just read my first two books and wanted to know if I had more. The first thing she said, after assuring me she loved … Continue reading →

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Weekly Paranormal-Scope

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Susan Hanniford Crowley

We’re entering a cycle of love. While I’m not qualified in any way to read neither stars nor planets, I am intimately linked with the paranormal in the world.   In many ways, so are you. The week ahead for: Aries A … Continue reading →

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