tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54133754302987852342012-01-27T14:25:09.477-08:00Much Cheaper Than Therapyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02054311381186592152noreply@blogger.comBlogger10431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-18342835528038816962012-01-27T03:00:00.000-08:002012-01-27T03:00:06.480-08:00

I’d like to welcome our very own guest today, Erin Quinn. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun.I understand you have a new release out called Web of Smoke. Can you tell us a little bit about your fabulous new book?Web of Smoke was actually

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-14781409298769478862012-01-26T05:00:00.000-08:002012-01-26T05:00:05.275-08:00

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Carishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-24793350973422571052012-01-25T03:00:00.000-08:002012-01-25T03:00:06.808-08:00

The weekend before Valentine’s Day, Feb. 3-5, is a delicious delight for the senses as the Glendale Chocolate Affaire takes over downtown Glendale to create a chocolate-lover’s dream! Some of the gals from Much Cheaper Than Therapy will be there signing and giving workshops. Check out the website for times. http://www.glendaleaz.com/events/chocolateaffaire.cfmFriday, Feb. 3, 2012, 5 - 10

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-46097171453029327342012-01-24T04:34:00.000-08:002012-01-24T04:34:00.601-08:00

Publishing your book by yourself used to be taboo, now its common practice. Some authors are making more money putting their backlist on Amazon than they made when the books were first released by the big publishers. And then there are those authors who are spending more on their covers and conversions than they will ever make self-publishing.If you are pulling your hair out trying to decide

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00393566175913970834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-35468813098132851282012-01-23T22:00:00.000-08:002012-01-23T22:00:05.388-08:00

Congratulations Nancy. You're the winner of Barbara's book. Please contact Kim at kwatters21 (at) hotmail (dot) com (no spaces) to claim your prize. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-43367512554098556602012-01-22T15:02:00.000-08:002012-01-22T16:43:15.169-08:00

Those of you who following the blog know I am determined to save time by organizing my life. I would love to go out and buy brand new organizing systems and hire people to install them, but it isn't in my budget. And although I did buy a few baskets at a thrift store, I realized it would be simpler and cheaper to use ordinary items at home to organize those items which were cluttering my bathroom

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00393566175913970834noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-75030791696344419612012-01-20T03:00:00.000-08:002012-01-20T04:32:43.488-08:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, Barbara White Daille. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun.I understand you have a new release out called THE RODEO MAN'S DAUGHTER. Can you tell us a little bit about your fabulous new book?Kim, thank you

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-2238841817553447592012-01-19T03:45:00.000-08:002012-01-19T03:45:00.958-08:00

Protecting Katie is up on Amazon as a free download for a limited time. It actually hit #42 in Amazon's Contemporary Romance list, which was a very nice surprise to wake up to!Below is a short blurb of the contemporary romance:5 Stars and Top Read - Writers and Readers of Distinct Fiction"Not wanting to ruin the ending for the reader, I will say this, a brilliantly written story. One I completely

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February 1-29, 2012"Pacing: How To Create a Page Turning Manuscript"by Mary Buckham$30 at www.writeruniv.comWhat keeps a book intriguing enough to have fans turn the pages and not set it down? How can one author’s books have you riveted and another’s leave you feeling ho-hum? Ever wondered if there are key craft tips and techniques to balance fast-paced conflict, tension, suspense or mystery,

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-72630300490221526182012-01-17T06:01:00.000-08:002012-01-17T07:03:29.725-08:00

For Daisy L'Amore, this Valentine's Day is going to be a busy one.  Will falling in love with the wrong guy be the best thing she's ever done? Shaking It Up by Erin Quinn Daisy L’Amore is faced with impossible choices. A prophecy given a year ago has Daisy and her two best friends racing the clock to find love before midnight on Valentine’s Day or they will lose everything they’ve worked for,

Erin Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558586192304434065noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-29255716845041211592012-01-16T22:00:00.000-08:002012-01-16T22:00:07.247-08:00

Congratulations Andrea l. You're the winner of Connie's book. Please e-mail Kim at kwatters21 (at) hotmail (dot) com. (no spaces) to claim your prize. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-72498130287084018652012-01-15T09:14:00.000-08:002012-01-15T09:31:12.346-08:00

As some of you may know, my New Year's resolution was to improve my life. My biggest goal is to get more organized. I need to make the most use of my time since I teach during the day and write during evenings. Every second counts.Like most people, I put like sized items together in the medicine cabinet. Not much thought went into it, other than groaning over cleaning it. I was organizing the top

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00393566175913970834noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-75244946120502939482012-01-13T03:00:00.000-08:002012-01-13T03:00:01.572-08:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, our very own Connie Flynn. It’s a pleasure having you as a guest here at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun.I understand you have reissued two of your paranormal romances, SHADOW ON THE MOON and SHADOW OF THE WOLF. Can you tell us a little bit

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-61218201122786125882012-01-12T00:01:00.000-08:002012-01-12T00:01:01.319-08:00

Being that it's a new year, I thought I'd talk about goals. Real original, huh. When I think of goals, I think of those large yellow things cemented in at the end of footballs fields. They're not very moveable or adaptable, and if you're playing football chances are you going to get hurt reaching them.I don't like goals.And no, it's not about the pain; Life is a full contact sport. It's about the

Linda Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290703660068761055noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-20013767274136821272012-01-10T03:00:00.001-08:002012-01-10T03:00:01.021-08:00

Kim Watters here. Today I'm here to talk about NewYear's goals. You see, I don't make resolutions. They're too easy to break. For me, a goal makes me more accountable (at least in my own mind). I don't set lofty ones--or try not too--because they would be too easy to modify. So my goals for me this year are to sell two books to Love Inspired, go to the YMCA to work out twice a week, and get and

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-51512305585713239962012-01-09T22:00:00.000-08:002012-01-09T22:00:10.313-08:00

Congratulations donnas. You're the winner of Alix's book. Please contact Kim at kwatters 21 (at) hotmail (dot) com (no spaces) to claim your prize. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-20778431219101749662012-01-08T01:58:00.000-08:002012-01-08T01:58:00.417-08:00

If you read last Sunday's post, you know I am working on improving my life for 2012, which means I have a lot of organizing to do now that I recently got married. We merged The Irish Charmer's belongings with mine in every room except for the bedroom bathroom, which I still use in the mornings.Anyone watching television commercials knows women have many choices when it comes to personal grooming.

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00393566175913970834noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-52961945029933709172012-01-06T03:00:00.000-08:002012-01-06T04:49:18.074-08:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, Alix Rickloff. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun.I understand you have a new release out called Heir Of Danger. Can you tell us a little bit about your fabulous new book?This is the third book in my

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-13380955346686616162012-01-05T08:00:00.000-08:002012-01-05T08:17:47.172-08:00

Welcome 2012.We are off to a good start. Breathless Press has offered us a contract to re-release our short story, Seduction to the Altar, previously published with Sapphire Blue Publishing. We are looking forward to seeing this story available again. Once we hear when it will be released we'll be letting everyone know.With the New Year come new goals, new aspirations, and new heights to reach.

Tia Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692052679465841877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-63936395527821440292012-01-03T03:30:00.000-08:002012-01-03T08:26:15.554-08:00

It's January 2nd and the holidays are over and my tree is still up.  I even plugged the lights in today. Neighbors are probably saying, "Poor thing. Doesn't she know?" I'm always a little spacey this time of year because sometime back I fell into a habit  of using the New Year's holiday to assess past accomplishments and mistakes and to design the future year.  In other words, New Year's

Connie Flynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17459165424255103174noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-82144668809241303992012-01-01T15:49:00.001-08:002012-01-01T16:47:14.479-08:00

Like most of you, I made New Year's Resolutions. I WILL finish two books this year. Also, I plan to eat healthier and organize my life. You can probably tell by the picture, this post is not about eating healthier.For the most part, I do have an organizing system. My motto is "Everything has a place and it will eventually get back there." I plan to do a better job of getting it "back there" this

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00393566175913970834noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-77180174326266498092011-12-30T06:00:00.000-08:002011-12-30T06:00:13.004-08:00

Winner of the Ready-Set-Go Peninsula RWA ContestFinalist in the Suzannah North Louisiana RWA Contest1st place in Peninsula RWA Chapter’s contest. Jake Preston is on borrowed time. If he doesn’t stumble upon a miracle and soon, he’ll end up dead. And even if he does, he still might end up dead with a clever killer hounding his heels. He believes that the one miracle and antidote to save him

H.D. Thomsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05094149438843128739noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-43319824191465560722011-12-29T03:00:00.000-08:002011-12-29T03:00:02.042-08:00

I write dark. I’ve tried writing fun, light romps and I fail miserably. Don’t get me wrong, I have humor sprinkled in here and there, but I love to create an atmosphere that is brooding and intense. With Shrouded in Darkness it was easy to great a dark mood. I added two elements, both of which are almost characters in the book. One was the house. It rested on the top of a hill and isolated from

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I actually wrote this post last year, but thought it was the perfect time to share it here on my group blog, especially with the release of THE LORD OF ILLUSION just around the corner:<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions *

Author Kathryne Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05206690509533777067noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-32282061114592363722011-12-25T03:00:00.000-08:002011-12-25T03:00:06.794-08:00

Merry Christmas from the gals at Much Cheaper Than Therapy. In the United States and Canada, his name is Santa Claus.In China, he is called Shengdan Laoren.In England, his name is Father Christmas where he has a longer coat and a longer beard.In France, he's known as Pere Noel.In Germany, children get presents from Christindl, the Christ Child.In Russia, he is called Grandfather Frost that is "

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-91871683371913553582011-12-24T03:00:00.000-08:002011-12-24T03:00:05.252-08:00

The first nativity scene was created at the church of Santa Maria Maggiore in 10th century Rome. The custom was soon popular at other churches, each one constructing ornate mangers with gold, silver, jewels and precious stones. Though popular among high society, such opulence was far removed from the original circumstances of Christ's birth, as well as being inaccessible to the poorer masses.We

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-52241555910099505582011-12-23T03:00:00.000-08:002011-12-26T04:58:31.663-08:00

Kim Watters here. I've been putting up my backlist on Kindle and am proud to announce Web of Deceit is now available there as well.Faith Callahan's life is falling apart. Her husband is missing and presumed dead, returning to her childhood home doesn't promise the peace and tranquility she craves for herself and her son, and her father's hardware store is on the brink of bankruptcy. To top it all

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-84584357760987517782011-12-22T05:00:00.000-08:002011-12-22T05:00:07.898-08:00

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Carishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-4089201893182769642011-12-21T03:00:00.000-08:002011-12-21T03:00:00.120-08:00

In honor of the holiday, I thought I'd post some of the origins of common Christmas items. MistletoeMistletoe is a parasitic plant (kind of gross when you think about it) that grows on oak and other non-evergreen trees. Although other greenery was also used in pagan festivals, mistletoe was actually worshipped.Both Druids and Romans considered the plant sacred, as a healing plant and a charm

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-71072282931072360402011-12-20T06:00:00.000-08:002011-12-20T06:00:04.296-08:00

I wish I could say yes, I am, but sadly, this year, I am not even close to ready.  How can it possibly be 5 days until Christmas when just last week it was the first day of spring??  I don't get it.  But whether I'm ready or not, it's a'coming.  I did do myself a favor this year, though.  In the midst of my panic over all the things I had left to do, I waved the white flag and said "I surrender.

Erin Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558586192304434065noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-4417069211923047672011-12-19T22:00:00.000-08:002011-12-19T22:00:01.023-08:00

Congratulations Anne. You're the winnerof Marie's book. Please contact Kim at kwatters21 (at) hotmail (dot) com (no spaces) to claim your prize. Thanks for stoppingy by and leaving a comment.

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-9234496523177636932011-12-18T14:41:00.001-08:002011-12-18T14:50:32.216-08:00

Is your manuscript ready to submit? Or can it be ready to submit by the end of April? Then you need an agent and we know where you can start looking for one. The Desert Dreams Writer's Conference. There is still time to register, pay, and pick an agent to pitch your story to at the conference. One of the agent you can choose from is Holly Root of The Waxman Literary Agency.Holly's favorite part

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00393566175913970834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-46791160306327468382011-12-16T03:00:00.000-08:002011-12-16T03:00:14.131-08:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, Marie Patrick. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun.I understand you have a new release out called Touch the Flame. Can you tell us a little bit about your fabulous new book? I’d love to. The Flame

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-57330388355009301692011-12-13T04:20:00.001-08:002011-12-13T04:32:46.688-08:00

Kim Watters here. In the spirit of the holiday season, I thought I'd share a picture or two of our Christmas tree. As you can see, the entire family enjoys its green boughs. If you look close enough, yes, don't blink because your eyes are telling you the truth, that' s my son's cat, Lego, enjoying his perch from inside the tree. The kittens think the tree is their own personal play toy, and at

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-73013532531407772192011-12-11T14:06:00.001-08:002011-12-11T14:12:20.827-08:00

Michelle Grajkowski of the 3 Seas Literary Agency will be attending the Desert Dreams Writer's Conference April 27-29, 2012. From the moment Michelle Grajkowski first opened the doors to the 3 Seas Literary Agency in August of 2000, she has been living her dream. (What could be better than surrounding yourself with amazing authors and their exciting and imaginative books?) Since then, she’s

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00393566175913970834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-69893070587097514072011-12-09T04:00:00.000-08:002011-12-09T04:28:07.459-08:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, K. Dawn Byrd. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun.I understand you have a new release out called This Time for Keeps. Can you tell us a little bit about your fabulous new book?Here's the cover blurb:

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-44124559632963986042011-12-08T00:01:00.000-08:002011-12-08T00:01:02.594-08:00

Every year about this time, millions of Americans put up a Christmas tree. But how much do we really know about the Christmas tree? I've done a bit of research and come up with 10 questions that I didn't know. See how well you do. And try not to peek at the answers, Santa's watch.1.) Evergreens symbolize life after death.a. True b. False2.) The fir tree became associated with Christianity in

Linda Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290703660068761055noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-63160647127269447792011-12-06T03:00:00.000-08:002011-12-06T08:47:08.248-08:00

Now that I’ve remembered where my heart is and have decided to step out there, I started listening more to this whole branding thing. Seems I have three personae to brand: Connie Flynn who writes paranormal romance and urban fantasy; K.C. Flynn who writes mysteries with maybe some paranormal thrown in; and Connie/K.C. partner and owner/instructor of Bootcamp for Novelists Online. And, of

Connie Flynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17459165424255103174noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-71672581993555192682011-12-05T22:00:00.000-08:002011-12-05T22:00:05.836-08:00

Congratulations Alex. You're the winner of Gini's book. Please contact Kim at kwatters21 (at) hotmail (dot) com (no spaces) to claim your prize. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-61854195600092814562011-12-04T17:04:00.001-08:002011-12-04T17:21:20.032-08:00

You have your manuscript polished and ready to submit, what now? Now you look for an editor or agent. I suggest you attend the Desert Dreams Conference and meet with an agent in person. Michelle Grajkowski, an agent with 3 Seas Literary Agency will be taking appointments to meet with writers and hear about their manuscripts. From the moment Michelle Grajkowski first opened the doors to the 3 Seas

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780720997206808128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-31976262221335574572011-12-02T03:00:00.000-08:002011-12-02T03:00:15.829-08:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, author Gini Koch. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free.Yahoo, chocolate!So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun.Oooh. See’s AND Godiva. I think I’m gonna like it here.I understand you have a new release out called Alien Proliferation. Can you

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-35815963376904320122011-12-01T00:00:00.000-08:002011-12-01T00:00:00.768-08:00

The Tia Dani team survived November and has emerged from our turkey coma to find an entire new set of circumstances. It just goes to show you how fast your world can change in the writing industry. We gave our first workshop on ‘Team Writing’ and were pleasantly surprised at how well it went. The turnout for our workshop exceeded our expectations and we spoke with confidence and excitement about

Tia Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692052679465841877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-75233271514039521412011-11-29T00:01:00.000-08:002011-11-29T00:01:00.919-08:00

First contest for THE LORD OF ILLUSIONTo celebrate the upcoming release of THE LORD OF ILLUSION, I am offering a gorgeous 1.32 carat citrine pendant (retail value $180). The golden stone represents the magical scepter and the power of glamour and illusion at Dreamhame Palace, where my heroine is enslaved. See above for a photo and description of this magical prize.This contest is all

Author Kathryne Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05206690509533777067noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-83395492729014542232011-11-27T07:11:00.000-08:002011-11-27T07:22:46.060-08:00

Are you looking for an agent?If you want to avoid the slush pile, the bestway to meet an agent is by attending a conferenceand we have one of the best.April 27-29, 2012 Jill Corcoran with the Herman Agency, Inc.will be attending theDesert Dreams Writer's Conferencein Scottsdale, AZ.With an English degree from Stanford University and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from The University of Chicago,

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780720997206808128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-18579083258267037502011-11-25T03:00:00.000-08:002011-11-25T05:28:17.771-08:00

Kim Watters here.....because I'm crazy enough to hit the stores to shop today, I didn't schedule any author interviews. So I'm going to leave you with a few blurbs of the short stories I have up over at Kindle and Barnes and Noble. Enjoy.Discovering JennaReclusive children’s author Jenna Winslow hides behind her books to keep life from disappointing her. She’d rather spend her time in museums

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-81616142593708707582011-11-24T05:00:00.000-08:002011-11-24T05:00:02.710-08:00

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Carishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-2561564711796788852011-11-23T03:00:00.001-08:002011-11-23T03:00:04.526-08:00

Come join the Desert Sleuths chapter of Sisters in Crime and The Poisoned Pen Bo0kstore as they celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Sisters in Crime.Saturday, December 3, 2011 – 4:00-6:30 PMWe will begin with a panel of SinC authors, followed by food, drink and merrymaking. Panel will include award-winning authors Kris Neri, Deborah J Ledford, and Clark Lohr. Please raise a glass with us at the

Connie Flynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17459165424255103174noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-87980595513699427152011-11-21T22:00:00.000-08:002011-11-21T22:00:06.036-08:00

Congratulations Sharon M. You're the winner of Hannah's book. Please contact Kim at kwatters21 (at) hotmial (dot) com (no spaces) to claim your prize. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-33842249669964402712011-11-20T08:35:00.001-08:002011-11-20T08:45:06.868-08:00

Are you looking for an agent to representyour manuscript?Cherry Weiner, literary agent, only takes onnew clients she meets in person first. She becamemy agent recently after speaking to her at a Desert Rose meeting.Cherry has been agenting since 1977. She started out by handling science fiction, fantasy, and horror and she now handles all genres. Some nonfiction has even crept into the mix but

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780720997206808128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-1724879903741539792011-11-18T03:00:00.000-08:002011-11-18T03:00:11.585-08:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, Hannah Jayne. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun.I understand you have a new release out called UNDER ATTACK. Can you tell us a little bit about your fabulous new book? Under Attack is the follow up to

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-28605512034318399372011-11-17T03:00:00.000-08:002011-11-17T03:00:06.351-08:00

Do you have tracking on your web site? If not, you might want to consider doing so. Many traffic services are free. www.statcounter.com, www.google.com/analytics, www.freestats.com are just a few to mention. A web tracker shows you how people found your site, how they explore it, what country or state they are from and exactly how many people came to your site. Tracking who goes on your site and

H.D. Thomsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02430261022575627638noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-52939830242169515832011-11-16T03:00:00.000-08:002011-11-16T03:00:15.340-08:00

The Washington Post has published the winning submissions to its yearly neologism contest, in which readers are asked to supply alternative meanings for common words.The winners are:1. Coffee (n.), the person upon whom one coughs.2. Flabbergasted (adj.), appalled over how much weight you have gained.3. Abdicate (v.), to give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.4. Esplanade (v.), to attempt

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-39370209774351984482011-11-15T07:06:00.000-08:002011-11-15T07:06:59.291-08:00

Publishing is one strange business.  Because it's founded in brick and mortar, pen and paper, many of the rules and bylaws are, well, set in stone or written in blood.  But like the world, publishing has changed drastically over the last 10 years.  You all know about eReaders and the dwindling popularity of the printed book.  Many of you will agree that it's time; many of you will passionately

Erin Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558586192304434065noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-15927391055540565912011-11-13T16:00:00.000-08:002011-11-13T16:03:19.886-08:00

Hi, Everyone!I'm a bit behind and I confess I also got a little confused...oh, surprise, surprise! But I'm catching up now. I had Giveaways for my blogs on 9/22 and 10/20. The winners respectively are: "Catslady" and Regina, so I'll be contacting you both!Thanks for your patience!Blessings,Caris

Carishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-49717890181086766802011-11-13T02:47:00.000-08:002011-11-13T02:47:00.182-08:00

Don't miss this exciting opportunity!Attendees of the Desert Dreams Writers' Conference,published or not, can enter the Realizing the Dream Contest.Only 50 entries are accepted and every entry is judged by an editor or agent attending the conference! The five highest scoring entries will receive a face-to-face meeting with the agent or editor of his/her choice during the agent/editor meeting time

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780720997206808128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-24251451428877985332011-11-11T03:00:00.000-08:002011-11-11T05:18:28.679-08:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, Kristen Painter. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun.I understand you have a new release out called Blood Rights. Can you tell us a little bit about your fabulous new book?Blood Rights is a gothic urban

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-50745700223017146992011-11-10T00:01:00.000-08:002011-11-10T00:01:04.112-08:00

Fall. The crisp autumn air. The ringing of school bells. The thorns on the cacti turning colors. Huh?Right. I live in Phoenix. There's a picture that I have in my head that doesn't jive with the one outside my window, nor with my notions of what fall really means. I've experienced fall once. New England fall where the trees blaze in the color of fire but there's no smoke, only the vibrant oranges

Linda Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290703660068761055noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-15246598191453072872011-11-09T03:00:00.000-08:002011-11-09T05:14:59.834-08:00

Good morning. My name is Emily Rodmell. I’m the associate editor at all three of the Love Inspired lines. Thanks to Kim for inviting me here today to share with you about an opportunity for historical romance writers. One of the lines that I work on is Love Inspired Historical. It’s an inspirational historical romance line that publishes books of 70-75K words in every time period and setting up

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-10975006306891759952011-11-08T03:00:00.000-08:002011-11-08T03:00:23.788-08:00

Kim Watters here. The other day I was helping my son with an assignment. Yes, I know, but hey, he was on a deadline and I type much faster than he does. But being that kind of mom, I wouldn't do the assignment for him, just prompt him to do his own thinking. Anyway, the conversation went something like this:"So, what's it called when you work for someone for free?""Slavery." Okay. So not the

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-49481695121969929172011-11-07T22:00:00.000-08:002011-11-07T22:00:04.984-08:00

Congratulations Estella. You're the winner of Theresa's book. Please contact Kim at kwatters21 (at) hotmail (dot) com. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-90132358682667820242011-11-06T11:26:00.001-08:002011-11-06T11:40:04.852-08:00

Are you looking for an Editor?Don't miss this opportunity to meetDeni Dietz, Senior EditorFive Star Website: Five Star and www.denisedietz.comMuch Cheaper Than Therapy's own Kathryne Kennedy started at Five Star.Deni Dietz has been in the publishing business for over 20 years, and has been reading romantic fiction for longer than that. When she was in grade school she tried to hide her mom's

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780720997206808128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-54847852416351425712011-11-04T03:00:00.000-07:002011-11-04T03:00:02.935-07:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, Theresa Meyers. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun.Thanks for the invite! I always enjoy it here.I understand you have a new release out called The Hunter. Can you tell us a little bit about your

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-25692510028178715172011-11-03T07:00:00.000-07:002011-11-03T07:13:45.203-07:00

This has been another interesting week for Tia Dani. We started a new short story for a particular publisher and hoped to have it finished in a week. However, as usual, we got ourselves distracted and will be lucky if we get the first chapter finished during our set time frame.We planned to start writing on Friday, but we had the annual Halloween party thrown by our friend and fellow romance

Tia Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692052679465841877noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-67463600282591311672011-11-02T03:00:00.000-07:002011-11-02T03:00:09.123-07:00

SIXTH ANNUAL FALL WRITERS WORKSHOPSSaturday, November 19, 2011 - 10 am to 4:30 pmScottsdale Civic Center Library - Downstairs3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd - Scottsdale, AZ 85251Free Admission - No registration necessary - First come First Serve seating - Lunch on your own - Complimentary morning coffee & rollsKeynote speaker: 1:30 to 2:20 pmCARIS ROANE - RT Career Achievement Award recipient and Best

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-32546245642864543332011-11-01T03:00:00.000-07:002011-11-01T07:42:22.164-07:00

These days branding is a hot topic and it’s becoming increasingly obvious to me that my brand pretty much revolves around my teaching. And that’s a good thing, isn’t it?Sure it is. I love my students, love watching them thrive, take what they learn and move forward. Many of the published authors in my local Romance Writers of American chapter are my former students and it’s a pleasure to see

Connie Flynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17459165424255103174noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-69459671800194683392011-10-31T21:00:00.000-07:002011-10-31T21:00:02.390-07:00

Happy Halloween. Congratulations girlygirlhoosiers5 and Deborah Blake. You're the winners of Candace's books. Please contact Kim at kwatters21 (at) hotmail (dot) com to claim your prize. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-81375293888317443602011-10-28T03:00:00.000-07:002011-10-28T03:00:03.244-07:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, Candace Havens. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun. I understand you have a new release out called Model Marine. Can you tell us a little bit about your fabulous new book? First, thanks for letting me

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-65440241023796420492011-10-27T05:00:00.000-07:002011-10-27T05:00:04.691-07:00

Giveaway: A signed copy of ASCENSION, BURNING SKIES, or WINGS OF FIRE and the winner’s choice of hand-crafted, wing-based earrings!<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>

Carishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-50928564317728596212011-10-25T00:03:00.000-07:002011-10-25T00:03:00.344-07:00

For some reason there is a myth that a writer’s life is glamorous, sort of like a movie star’s. To show what a wide gap there is between the two, and in the interest of having a bit of fun, I thought I’d compare a writer’s life to a movie star’s (with an apology to the fictional star):Movie Star: Wakes up and leans over to kiss Brad Pitt, who looks deliciously tousled lying there beside

Author Kathryne Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05206690509533777067noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-65925365764830908612011-10-24T22:00:00.000-07:002011-10-24T22:00:08.179-07:00

Congratulations Rebekah. You're the winner of C.C.'s book. Please contact Kim at kwatters21 (at) hotmail (dot) com (no spaces) to claim your prize. Thaks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-38559118699165500612011-10-23T01:50:00.000-07:002011-10-23T01:50:00.429-07:00

Are you tired of sending out submissions andreceiving that letter, "We don't accept unsolicitedmanuscripts?" Or are you tired of reading it on publisher websites?There is a way around those dreaded words. Speak to an editor personallyat the Desert Dreams Writers ConferenceApril 27-29, 2012 in Scottsdale, AZ.Several editors, including Rose Hilliard withSt. Martin's Press, will be taking

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780720997206808128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-2897171904008502152011-10-21T03:00:00.000-07:002011-10-21T03:00:00.989-07:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, C. C. HARRISON. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun.I understand you have a new release out called PICTURE OF LIES. Can you tell us a little bit about your fabulous new book?It’s the story of

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-68541362579689652932011-10-18T06:01:00.000-07:002011-10-18T06:01:00.206-07:00

Ending a series is both exciting and sad.  Exciting, because at last you have the opportunity to wrap it all up with a nice big bow and deliver to the readers who've been asking..."what happens next???" Sad because it's time to leave that world you've created and move on.  In the past when I've finished a book, I've always had this terrified little voice in the back of my head asking...but what

Erin Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558586192304434065noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-45309389121701856632011-10-17T22:00:00.000-07:002011-10-17T22:00:05.295-07:00

Congratulations Di. You're the winner of Carolyn's Book. Please contact Kim at kwatters21 (at) hotmail (dot) co (no spaces) to claim your prize. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-20876036057561907462011-10-16T13:35:00.000-07:002011-10-16T13:50:15.513-07:00

Even during tough economic times, you'll findHarlequin series books on the shelves. They have always been considered quality books at a lessexpensive price. So, have you thought aboutwriting for Harlequin? Several Desert Rose RWA members pitched their completed manuscriptsto Harlequin editors at past conferences and are nowwriting for Harlequin.Here's your chance to try your luck! Brenda Chin,

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780720997206808128noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-9243135202004430812011-10-14T03:00:00.000-07:002011-10-14T03:00:08.361-07:00

I’d like to welcome our guest again today, Carolyn Brown. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun.Good morning, MCTT!! It’s great to be here again. I always love coming back to Much Cheaper Than Therapy because the folks are great and the

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-50385660872610695662011-10-13T00:01:00.000-07:002011-10-13T00:01:02.222-07:00

Halloween is almost upon us and I have to say it is my favorite time of year. Since I live in the Valley of the Sun, the heat finally breaks in October and the morning temps drop into the frigid low 80's. Heck, sometimes I even wear a jacket. I drag out my plastic bins and decorate the house. My Department 56 miniatures inspired my Halloween book Some Enchanted Autumn and the fall leaves are the

Linda Andrewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07290703660068761055noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-17963430116079882882011-10-12T03:00:00.000-07:002011-10-12T03:00:01.055-07:00

The Chapman File Charity SkateTo Benefit the Fight Against Domestic ViolenceSaturday, October 23rd, 2011Tumbleweed Park, Chandler AZ10k Skate Start Time: 7:00 am5k Walk Start Time: 7:45 amCost: $20.00Proceeds to benefit a Phoenix Area Battered Women's Shelter and The National Domestic Violence HotlineTransforming the Lives of Women and Children who are Victims of Domestic Violence.To Sponsor A

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-19360560763739869692011-10-11T03:00:00.000-07:002011-10-11T03:00:01.677-07:00

Kim Watters here. Last month I had the pleasure of taking a day trip into New York City on a visit to my childhood home outside Philadelphia. Living in a small town now, the hustle and bustle of the city was a bit overwhelming. We took the bus in because neither my friend nor I were up to driving in the city. Good thing to as it rained as we were leaving, and--um--I'm not the best driver when

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-67085224278083753032011-10-10T22:00:00.000-07:002011-10-10T22:00:00.315-07:00

Congratulations Catslady. You're the winner of Stephanie's book. Pelase contact Kim at kwatters21 (at) hotmail (dot) come (no spaces) to claim your prize. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-47805836422302842932011-10-09T17:13:00.000-07:002011-10-09T17:17:28.011-07:00

Do you think you’re hot?Does your mother say you’re the best looking man ever?Do you catch women turning to take another look when you walk by?Can you see yourself on the cover of a romance novel?MR. RIGHT CONTESTLocation:Murphy Park – Glendale, ArizonaValley of the Sun Romance Writers BoothDates:February 3, 4, 5th, 2012Sponsors:Valley of the Sun Romance WritersSapphire Blue PublishingThis

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780720997206808128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-47471156390858648202011-10-07T03:00:00.000-07:002011-10-27T20:06:47.779-07:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, Stephanie Dray. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun.And boy, do I need it.I understand you have a new release out called Song of the Nile. Can you tell us a little bit about your fabulous new book?Song of

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-81741829984214293812011-10-06T07:00:00.000-07:002011-10-06T07:08:49.696-07:00

Here's our newest release.We're excited about it. We think you will be as well.Below is a recent review we received on Come Fly With Me. A NIGHT OWL REVIEWS BOOK REVIEWReviewed by: ChrisLike clockwork Bree is at the airport for her monthly sojourn. Building a business is hard work! But he’s there too. Mr. Sex God. She’s built a few fantasies around her fellow frequent flyer, but he’s always all

Tia Danihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05692052679465841877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-73616315643995027032011-10-04T03:00:00.000-07:002011-10-04T07:58:39.080-07:00

Comic Strips I’m a avid fan of comic strips and think every storyteller should be. Especially of the strips that have ongoing story lines. No, I’m not talking Mary Worth and Judge Parker or even Little Orphan Annie, although they were greats strip back in the day. I’m talking about newer strips relevant to the twenty-first century life like Stone Soup or LuAnn. Or edgier ones like Doonesbury,

Connie Flynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17459165424255103174noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-57769426398375534502011-10-03T22:00:00.000-07:002011-10-03T22:00:03.267-07:00

Congratulations Regina Ross. You're the winner of Erin's book. Please contact Kim at kwatters21 (at) hotmail (dot) com (no spaces) to claim your prize. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-20885962440103718672011-10-02T18:21:00.000-07:002011-10-02T18:37:37.698-07:00

Writers often hear about the rules of writing. You shouldn't have too many -ly words, or use "was," or head hop point of view. We wonder when we read books that break all of these rules how they got published. I have often thought that it is good to know the rules so you can choose when to break them. The problem is we hear too many rules about too many avenues of writing. Sometimes it can stifle

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780720997206808128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-77771485930045155032011-09-30T03:00:00.000-07:002011-09-30T03:00:06.113-07:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, our very own Erin Quinn. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun. I understand you have a new release out called Haunting Embrace. Can you tell us a little bit about your fabulous new book?Thank you for

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-448868144002525852011-09-27T06:47:00.000-07:002011-09-27T06:47:00.394-07:00

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Author Kathryne Kennedyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05206690509533777067noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-80674307972992614242011-09-26T22:00:00.000-07:002011-09-27T06:21:13.820-07:00

Congratulations Lisa Kessler. You're the winner of Rayka's book. Please e-mail Kim at kwatters21 (at) hotmail (dot) com (no spaces) to claim your prize. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.Alexis, you're the winner of the gift card. Please contact Kim as well. Thanks for stopping by everyone.

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-73355554489118175612011-09-25T07:15:00.000-07:002011-09-25T07:33:20.047-07:00

The most daunting part of writing is the submission process. I have heard my writing friends say they pitched their story to an agent or editor when it wasn't finished-far from it. They may have gotten a request to see the material, but I rarely hear of an agent or editor buying that manuscript after the writer rushed to finished it.New York Times bestselling author, Bob Mayer cautions writers

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780720997206808128noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-11454844479479485682011-09-23T03:00:00.000-07:002011-09-23T03:00:03.200-07:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, Rayka Mennen. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun.I understand you have a new release out called Enchanted Destiny. Can you tell us a little bit about your fabulous new book?So excited to tell you about

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-8991833934039839442011-09-22T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-22T06:00:10.843-07:00

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Carishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07076222336675934931noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-62364101672239838982011-09-20T10:02:00.000-07:002011-09-20T10:02:16.924-07:00

I think all writers get drained--no matter how prolific or talented.  No matter how hard they work to be balanced.  I believe that we all have a creative well.  Some of us have a really deep one, others...not so much.  I know that for me, when I don't give my well a chance to replenish, it's like swimming through mud to get to the ideas. Some of the techniques I use are to step away from the

Erin Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15558586192304434065noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-81438197830950916772011-09-19T22:00:00.000-07:002011-09-19T22:00:01.090-07:00

Congratulations Maureen. You'er the winner of Kerrie's prize. Please contact Kim at kwatters21 (at) hotmail (dot) com (no spaces) to claim your prize. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-63480693043940170402011-09-18T02:12:00.000-07:002011-09-18T02:12:00.373-07:00

Do you think you’re hot?Does your mother say you’re the best looking man ever?Do you catch women turning to take another look when you walk by?Can you see yourself on the cover of a romance novel?MR. RIGHT CONTESTLocation:Murphy Park – Glendale, ArizonaValley of the Sun Romance Writers BoothDates:February 3, 4, 5th, 2012Sponsors:Valley of the Sun Romance WritersSapphire Blue PublishingThis

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780720997206808128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-8197087619266455952011-09-16T04:00:00.000-07:002011-09-16T10:29:25.826-07:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, Kerrie Droban. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun. I understand you have a new release out called In the Company of Darkness. Can you tell us a little bit about your fabulous new book? My new book

H.D. Thomsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02430261022575627638noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-71796026941812156302011-09-15T01:00:00.000-07:002011-09-15T01:00:09.193-07:00

Ahhh... the hero. We all love them in movies, books and television and in real life. But what makes one? I'm sure we all have varying opinions. We have the supernatural heroes with super human strength. Wouldn't we all want one of those in our lives? Hey, I like to dream.Much of media portrays heroes as strong warriors that vanquish the villain and free the subjugated. That image feels like a a

H.D. Thomsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02430261022575627638noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-62485165228814079322011-09-13T03:00:00.000-07:002011-09-13T05:06:46.327-07:00

Kim Watters here..... Anticipation, anticipationIs makin' me lateIs keepin' me waitin' Everytime I hear that old song, I think of the old ketchup commercial from my childhood. While I'm not waiting for a thick, rich, slow tomato sauce to appear, I am waiting impatiently for my upcoming trip to NYC to meet my editor face-to-face instead of over the phone or through e-mail. I'll also get to tour

Kim Wattershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14151873637662676616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-5760899468598124752011-09-11T17:08:00.001-07:002011-09-11T17:16:16.698-07:00

When life is getting too monotonous or stressful, you might need to escape.Over the Labor Day weekend, my husband and I decided last minute to escape the Arizona heat and drive to San Diego. The cooler temperatures and time spent outside in nature helped to recharge my batteries. After returning I felt refreshed. I return to my job with renewed energy and to my book feeling more creative. I

Tina LaVon McCrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02780720997206808128noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5413375430298785234.post-85880963252419493622011-09-09T05:00:00.000-07:002011-09-09T05:18:34.505-07:00

I’d like to welcome our guest today, Tia Dani. It’s a pleasure having you come visit us at Much Cheaper Than Therapy, where chocolate is plentiful and advice is free. So grab some chocolate and a lounge chair. Your therapy session has begun.I understand you have a release out called Death Unseen. Can you tell us a little bit about your fabulous book?We’d love to Kim. It starts when Navajo Tribal

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