Thursday, November 29, 2012

Life Changes

Less than a month until Christmas. I love this time of year, the lights, decorations, even the hustle and bustle of shopping. Always have. Our tree traditionally goes up the day after Thanksgiving, but the last couple of years I put it up before.
No, I'm not rushing it. We used to have Christmas at our house, but since we moved to a smaller place, I've have to let my kids take over. So, since no one is here for Christmas, but they all come over on Thanksgiving I put the tree up before. (they don't all come for dinner - we don't have room for that, which is why I still have Thanksgiving. Most of them come later for dessert.)
I do miss having Christmas at my house. I loved the hustle and bustle of getting ready, seeing which family arrived first, and watching the faces of the little ones when they saw the gifts under the tree. I miss the commotion of everyone arriving, and I especially miss cooking dinner.
But things change and we have to accept things are different, which brings me to my book - Time to Love Again.  For Rose Asbury the changes are extreme. Christmas isn't the same. Life isn't the same.



Fifty-eight year old, Rose Asbury doesn't care that people think she's a recluse. She just wants to be left alone. She doesn't need anyone and no one needs her and that's just fine. At least she didn't until this year. For some reason this holiday season is different. Suddenly, she's melancholy and discontent with her life.

Ad the man next door doesn't help matters. He insists on speaking to her. So her stomach tumbles every time she sees him. That doesn't mean anything. Hunger pangs, nerves, she just wishes he'd leave her alone.

To top it all off, his granddaughter and her friends insist on playing in Rose's yard, sledding, building snowmen, and throwing snowballs at her house.

Then her sister's ghost shows up. Can the man next door, his granddaughter, and her sister's ghost bring Rose out of seclusion?


Thursday, November 15, 2012

Another Day, Another Dollar



We've all heard the phrase and for most of us, it's meaningless. But Another Day for Meg Baldwin isn't just that.
Guilt ridden and full of shame, 42 year old, Meg tries to move on with her life after allowing her young, sexy neighbor seduce her.
Now she has to figure out how to keep her husband and (God forbid) her children from finding out.    
But the neighbor isn't about to give up. Not one to accept rejection, he pursues Meg to the point of stalking her.
Another Day is available from Amazon

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Did you ever play tag when you were young? Well, here's the author version. I've been tagged for the revolving game, The Next Big Thing. Authors everywhere are playing it.  This week I'm It! It's my turn. So here goes. My next big thing:


Ten Interview Questions for The Next Big Thing:What is the working title of your book? 
Deadbeat Dads

Where did the idea come from for the book?
This idea came from my husband. He went to the bank and said two women were having a conversation about men who don't pay child support.

What genre does your book fall under?
Women's Fiction

Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
Boy that's a tough one.  I can't honestly say.

What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
When Erica Morris's husband leaves her for a younger woman, her life drastically changes.


How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
I'm still working on it. Off and on for three years.

What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
Not sure there is one.

Who or What inspired you to write this book?
My husband came home with the idea. He heard it at a bank between two women.  Also a few friends who have gone through divorce.

What else about your book might pique the reader's interest?
It's not just about divorce or deadbeat dads. Erica starts a support group for women dealing with deadbeat dads. In the process she manages to contact some of the men, is being black mailed and meets a man with a deadbeat wife.

Check out more of my books at Amazon and my website
So there you have it, my next big thing and thanks to Gail Roughton for tagging me. Gail is a sweetheart (even though she won't admit it) and a good friend as well as an excellent writer. I love her books.

I'm passing the torch on to other writers I enjoy. I wonder what their next BIG thing is? Let's see together!!


Gail Roughton, author of The War N Wit series as well as Miami Days and Truscan (K)nights and several other books.   http://gailroughton.blogspot.com/


Please visit their blogs. They will be publishing their answers to the questions between November 7th  and November 21st. 


Tuesday, October 23, 2012



Never one to act impulsively, 42 year old Meg Baldwin succumbs to the seduction of the young, sexy bachelor next door.
Guilt-ridden, ashamed, and afraid her family will find out, she tries to convince him it was a mistake.
Refusing to be rejected, he begins to stalk her. Can she keep her secret?

Another Day, now available at Amazon

Monday, September 17, 2012


“Christmas In October”

It’s true!  Your Christmas shopping can be done before the hustle and bustle even starts.  Or you can just keep all the good stuff for yourself!  But the good news is….

It could all be FREE!

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, throughout the entire month of October, over 40 authors will be showcasing the covers of their books, along with a short synopsis, and what they’re offering as their giveaway!

All you need to do is comment.  That’s it!  Stop by www.pennyestelle.blogspot.com every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and leave a comment.   Your name is put into a drawing every time you comment.

Below are just a few of the fabulous authors who are participating and the genre of their books:

Tierney O’Malley – Paranormal Romance   
Heather Haven – Humorous Mystery
Juls Duncan – YA/teen Urban Fantasy
Kathy Rygg – Magical Realism
Meredith Houston – YA Paranormal 
Gail Picado – Contemporary Fiction
James Hatch – Paranormal Comedy
Billi Wagner – Romantic Comedy/Mystery
Madeleine McLaughlin – Horror/Dark Fiction
Jane Richardson – Scottish Contemporary
Roseanne Dowell -Romance

Many more authors and genres will be announced! 
Watch for more information on….”Christmas in October”


Monday, September 10, 2012


Howling Halloween Contest

Welcome to Books We Love's Howling Halloween Contest, running now through October 31.




Treat yourself to a feast of Halloween Indulgence
Drawing for Bon Appetite Basket on October 15.


  






Treat yourself to a chocolate indulgence day.  Drawing for Chocolate indulgence basket on September 15.

 


STOCK YOUR KINDLE WITH A BEWITCHING BREW
WIN ONE COPY OF EACH OF THESE KINDLE EDITIONS
DRAWING ON OCTOBER 31st:


Persephone Cole and the Halloween Curse
Listen to the Shadows
War N Wit Inc.: The Witch
Jude Pittman Triple Threat
Jamie Hill Triple Threat

PLUS EVERY WEEK SEPTEMBER THROUGH OCTOBER 31 WE WILL DRAW ONE LUCKY NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBER'S NAME TO RECEIVE THEIR CHOICE OF ANY BOOKS WE LOVE EBOOK. WEEKLY WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON OUR BLOGS, ALL OTHER WINNERS WILL BE POSTED IN MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS.






We notify winners by posting in our newsletter and posting on our BLOG, if you don't  subscribe and/or visit the Blog you won't know if you win, we do not send an email to notify winners and we do not award prizes to non-subscribers.  If prizes are unclaimed 30 days after posting, they are returned to the prize pool and awarded in a subsequent drawing.  
All contestants must be newsletter subscribers.  It's easy. Our newsletter list is private and only used to announce new contests, new releases, winners of our prizes and new prizes available to be won!

Friday, September 7, 2012


“Christmas in October”

The Holidays are coming! 

Like to shop early?
Are you a procrastinator?
Don’t know what to get that special someone?
Unexpected gift and now you have to reciprocate and you haven’t the slightest idea what to buy?
Need a gift for someone who has everything?

The good news is we might have your solution!  Gifts for those that have everything, even the kids – and it might be free!

Keep watching for more information on Christmas in October!