Monday, April 25, 2011
What is Name Day?
It is an old European tradition. Every day of the year is someone's Name Day. People all across Europe have been celebrating their first names for centuries in the same way you celebrate your birthday.
Today, April 25 is name day for Lesa, Lesley, Leslie, Lesly, Wilfred, Wilfredo.
To find your name day check out: http://www.mynameday.com/index.html
I've never heard of this before, but someone mentioned Happy Name Day and I checked it out. I like the idea.
My name day isn't until Sept. 4th. Guess I'll have to wait until then to celebrate.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Six Sentence Sunday
Six sentences from Connection of the Minds due to be released in Sept. from MuseItUp Publishing.
“No!” Rebecca sprang up in bed. Hot searing pain bore into her shoulder. What was happening to her? A warm sticky substance flowed from her shoulder. Oh God, there was going to be blood. From the feel of it, lots of blood.
I hope everyone has a blessed and happy Easter.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
New Book Review for Stranger on the Shore
Book Review: Stranger On the Shore
Yesterday I had the pleasure of reading Roseanne Dowell’s short romance novel, Stranger on the Shore. It begins with a fairly common idea: a man and a woman, strangers, find themselves taking shelter from a storm while chemistry blossoms.
I found Jordan to be a likeable, realistic character. Her backstory is presented smoothly and provides insight into her reluctance to let this “too good to be true” man into her heart.
Because the book was so short, I felt it didn’t dig into Philip’s character as deeply as I would have liked. However, Stranger on the Shore is definitely an enjoyable read and offers a sweet, romantic conclusion. The plot sweeps right along to the end without any slow spots or abandoned story arcs. It’s clear that Dowell has studied the art of writing and trimmed this story to its best form. The action reminds me of Michael Swanwick’s quote about short stories; they should be “like a knife--strongly made, well balanced, and with an absolute minimum of moving parts”.
Great details abound and put readers right in the little house with Jordan, allowing us to enjoy “the sweet smell of cherry wood” and the yellowed paint on the cabinets. Dowell has a gift for creating vivid images that make the story feel real.
I’d recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance!
Full disclosure, and all that: I'm an editor at Muse It Up Publishing. However, I haven't edited any of Roseanne's work!
http://freelanceandfiction.weebly.com/1/post/2011/04/book-review-stranger-on-the-shore.html#comments
Yesterday I had the pleasure of reading Roseanne Dowell’s short romance novel, Stranger on the Shore. It begins with a fairly common idea: a man and a woman, strangers, find themselves taking shelter from a storm while chemistry blossoms.
I found Jordan to be a likeable, realistic character. Her backstory is presented smoothly and provides insight into her reluctance to let this “too good to be true” man into her heart.
Because the book was so short, I felt it didn’t dig into Philip’s character as deeply as I would have liked. However, Stranger on the Shore is definitely an enjoyable read and offers a sweet, romantic conclusion. The plot sweeps right along to the end without any slow spots or abandoned story arcs. It’s clear that Dowell has studied the art of writing and trimmed this story to its best form. The action reminds me of Michael Swanwick’s quote about short stories; they should be “like a knife--strongly made, well balanced, and with an absolute minimum of moving parts”.
Great details abound and put readers right in the little house with Jordan, allowing us to enjoy “the sweet smell of cherry wood” and the yellowed paint on the cabinets. Dowell has a gift for creating vivid images that make the story feel real.
I’d recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance!
Full disclosure, and all that: I'm an editor at Muse It Up Publishing. However, I haven't edited any of Roseanne's work!
http://freelanceandfiction.weebly.com/1/post/2011/04/book-review-stranger-on-the-shore.html#comments
Legal Declaration
As of this date, April 20, 2011, I, Roseanne Dowell, and author of the novels,Time to Live Again, Designed by Destiny,both romance novels and Another Day - women's fiction, and Shadows in the Attic - a paranormal romance nowconsider all rights with regard to said books as having been completely and
fully returned to me from Red Rose Publishing. I declare that as of this date, I am the sole owner of all such rights, without any exceptions, to all the books. I have no further connections, legal, copyright, or otherwise, with Wendi Felter and Red Rose Publishing. I'm not responsible in any way, legally or otherwise for any action on the part of Red Rose Publishing or Wendi Felter.
fully returned to me from Red Rose Publishing. I declare that as of this date, I am the sole owner of all such rights, without any exceptions, to all the books. I have no further connections, legal, copyright, or otherwise, with Wendi Felter and Red Rose Publishing. I'm not responsible in any way, legally or otherwise for any action on the part of Red Rose Publishing or Wendi Felter.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Six Sentence Sunday
Another six from my WIP
Still…this time her instincts told her someone was in the house. Something told her to make the call. Another creaking downstairs confirmed it. Someone was definitely in the house.
Meghan hurried back to bed and lifted the receiver from the rotary phone. Fumbling with the dial in the dark, she cursed herself for not replacing the old relic and prayed she’d find the correct holes.
Still…this time her instincts told her someone was in the house. Something told her to make the call. Another creaking downstairs confirmed it. Someone was definitely in the house.
Meghan hurried back to bed and lifted the receiver from the rotary phone. Fumbling with the dial in the dark, she cursed herself for not replacing the old relic and prayed she’d find the correct holes.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Book Martini Reviews: Review: Stranger on the Shore
Book Martini Reviews: Review: Stranger on the Shore: " Title: Stranger on the ShoreAuthor: Roseanne DowellPublisher: Museitup PublishingPublication Date: March 2011ISBN: 978-1-926931-39..."
Best of March 2011 15
Apr 2011 Zenobia Renquist
The Best of March 2011:
Best Cover
Stranger on the Shore by Roseanne Dowell
Dark Obsession by Suzanne Rock
Best Overall First Chapter
Stranger on the Shore by Roseanne Dowell
Check it out at http://dreneebagbypresentsfirstchapters.blogspot.com/2011/03/stranger-on-shore-by-roseanne-dowell.html
Apr 2011 Zenobia Renquist
The Best of March 2011:
Best Cover
Stranger on the Shore by Roseanne Dowell
Dark Obsession by Suzanne Rock
Best Overall First Chapter
Stranger on the Shore by Roseanne Dowell
Check it out at http://dreneebagbypresentsfirstchapters.blogspot.com/2011/03/stranger-on-shore-by-roseanne-dowell.html
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