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First Kiss Friday – Apollo’s Gift by Sandy L. Rowland

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Sandy L. Rowland, author of romantic fantasy Apollo’s Gift.  Welcome Sandy!  Here’s the first kiss between Cassie Priam and Apollo. Cassie opened her eyes to slits. She hadn’t been annihilated. No thunderbolts streaked across the sky, and no fissure gaped to swallow her whole. Tremors had put her off […]

Laurel O'Donnell - Deception - Lost Souls Episode 3

Lost Souls: Deception is here!

Episode 3 of my popular urban fantasy series, Lost Souls, is here!  Deception continues with the story of Samantha, Ben and Christian, three Souls who are fighting to save humans from the evil Changed. Here’s an excerpt for you!  Enjoy! Ben looked down at his feet.  He didn’t know what to say to Cora.  There […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #12 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #12 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.” – Kalu Ndukwe Kalu

First Kiss Friday – An Improper Situation by Sydney Jane Baily

Today’s First Kiss Friday featured guest is Sydney Jane Baily, author of historical romance An Improper Situation.  Welcome Sydney!  Here’s the first kiss between Charlotte and Reed. “You seem to have no notion of just how appealing you are,”Reed continued. “Not just your fine face,” he said, touching her cheek with his hand, “or your […]

Endings

Endings

Endings are so important.  I never want my readers to be disappointed at the end of my novel.  I create characters and put them through hell so that they can have a happy ever after that will satisfy my readers. Ending a book can be difficult.  You never want to throw something in at the […]

Inspirational Quote Monday! #11 of 2013

Inspirational Quote Monday! #11 of 2013

It’s Inspirational Quote Monday! Here’s the quote for the week – “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living the result of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinion drown your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to […]