Archive for January, 2009

Blurbs and titles

more animals

I’ve been thinking about the success of Dark Forest Nights over at Fictionwise (still #1 at eXcessica, #26 of all available erotica there as of today). I really believe the excerpt has a lot to do with why readers have been drawn to it. Not to say that’s the only reason, but a [...]

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Number one? Me?

People often ask authors where they get their story ideas. (Bear with me for a minute, this is going somewhere. Trust me.)  Whenever I get stuck on a plot point or need to get the creative juices going, I take my dogs for a walk. They’re both not very people-friendly so to avoid anyone else [...]

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Proud to be an American

On the eve of Barack Obama’s inauguration, I am overwhelmed by a sense of pride. I am so proud of him for being this nation’s first black President. I am so proud of this country for seeing past skin color to do what is best for the country. I have nothing but the best wishes [...]

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S’awful quiet around here

Ok, so I’ve been avoiding this blog like the plague. I won’t lie about it. I started a new day job almost three months ago and since then, it takes every extra ounce of energy I have to write. Not because I don’t want to write, but because I’m so freakin’ tired when [...]

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2009 Words in Motion Conference

The following was stolen borrowed from Yolanda Sfetsos . Thanks, Yo!

Cobblestone Press is hosting the 2009 annual
Words in Motion Conference Jan 9-11 (Fri, Sat, and Sun)
at in the Community Forums .

Attendance and participation is free.
Theme: Sci-Fi, fantasy, and urban fantasy romance
Presentation Schedule includes:
January 9th, Friday
· Character Development for Urban Fantasy by Yolanda Sfetsos
· Creating [...]

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Vote for my cover

This is one hell of a beautiful cover. Please go on over to Erin Aislinn’s site and show Dan Skinner some love for creating it.

Just go to: http://www.erinaislinn.com/BookCoveroftheMonth.htm before January 31st to have your vote counted. Thanks!
p.s. did I mention? Voting gets you a chance at winning a free copy of the [...]

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Happy New Year!

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Best wishes to you and yours for the upcoming year.
Hugs and kisses,
Dee

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