#L&SR’s #Wednesday’s Blog Challenge Books that Influenced My Life
Welcome to #L&SR’s #Wednesday’s Blog Challenge November 27, 2019, Books that Influenced My Life. I had to think long and hard about this topic but finally came up with a few. First, I want to announce the winner of my $10.00 amazon gift card from last week’s Charm Me Again new release celebration. <drum roll> Marianne Arkins. Marianne, please contact me via email. Congratulations! Now on with my list of Books that Influenced My Life:
Let’s start with – Your Erroneous Zones by Wayne W. Dyer. Step by step advice for escaping the trap of negative thinking & taking control of your life. Yeah I know it was published back in 1991, but the premise of the book still holds true today. I admit that some days the trap catches me, but I do my best to avoid it. Making me a much happier person most of the time.
This is going to sound odd, but bear with me. Stephanie Myers vampire books influenced me to take writing and publishing seriously. It was after reading the Twilight series, I decided I’d polish my own manuscripts and actually look for a publishing house. Now mind you, I’ve written stories for as long as I can remember. But as with most people life got in the way. Now I’m not saying that if she could get published…. so could…. well you get the drift. During that time, other events in my life confirmed it was time to live my dream. Five years and ten books later, I’m still pinching myself to make sure it’s all real.
It was through Deborah Harkness’s books, ie Discover of Witches, that I found out I really did enjoy a well written historical fiction. Of course it still had to have magic in it. LOL Up until those books, I wasn’t remotely interested. So I guess you’d say she influenced me to give historical fiction a try. The second book in her series, Shadow of Night took place in 16th century London during the Elizabethan era. I truly enjoyed the book from the descriptions to the character’s actions.
I must be hard to influence as those are the only Books that Influenced My Life and come to mind. I’m sure there must be more, but…
Alas, I need to get back to my writing cave where deadlines loom, so let’s see what books the other authors in this blog challenge claim influenced their lives L&SR
Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click here.
So excited! I’ve got a new release, Charm Me Again, December 9, 2019, available for pre-order now. Please check it out.
Teaser from CHARM ME AGAIN –
For several months a Scottish Highland Ghost has haunted Daylan, in his personal life, his professional life and at his forge. Yet, being a talented warlock, he is no closer to discovering what the ghost wants or why he chose Daylan. A trip to his estranged sister’s home in Colorado may have unforeseen consequences especially when family history leads him to a shocking discovery.
As his attraction blooms for Josie, a yoga instructor in his sister’s studio, he realizes there may be more to Josie than he can imagine. When an ancient rogue Fae Warrior set on revenge kidnaps her in an attempt to claim her as his own, a devastating curse comes to light.
Daylan’s world spirals out of control as he searches for Josie. Can he break the age old curse to save her and their future, or will she be lost to him forever?
Also, don’t miss my holiday Sale A WITCH’S HOLIDAY WEDDING is only 0.99 cents, for a limited time! Download a copy and join the magical, holiday adventure. A little about A WITCH’S HOLIDAY WEDDING.
Elemental witch, Pepper McKay and former Navy SEAL, Lathen Quartz built Lobster Cove Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center on enchanted McKay land. Wedding planning goes awry when the couple spends Thanksgiving with family in Colorado, a Maine snowstorm fills the center with injured wildlife, Lathen finds himself drawn into a covert military mission, and Pepper wants to cancel the wedding. Is she having second thoughts? Will the nosy McKay ghosts, Lathen’s werewolf pack, Pepper’s parents, and her best friend help or hinder the wedding and holiday plans?
Next week on the L&SR Weekly blog challenge is Book Boyfriends or Book Girlfriends. See you then!
Wishing you all love, laughter and Happy Thanksgiving!
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NaNoWriMo – A Tale of 50,000 Words in Thirty Days – WOW!
Along with millions of writers around the world, (okay maybe not millions, but close) I’m participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWrimo).
UPDATE – Day twenty-five and I’ve logged 50,520 words. Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner. Even better only two chapters left to write! Yippee!
A challenge to
write fifty-thousand words in thirty days. For weeks, our minds have worked out the logistics of the story, our fingers are twitching to tap that keyboard and kick off the race to our latest novel. The National Novel Writing Month challenge is a great confidence builder and something we writers look forward to November 1st every year.
NaNoWriMo as it’s fondly referred to has become somewhat of a tradition for me starting in 2010. I’ve made my goal of at least 50,000 words every year since with the exception of 2013. That year I failed miserably at only 17000 words. My day job was a monster, the hours were long,and by the time I arrived home, I was the monster. Anyone know what I mean? But I digress, at 17,000 I still had a working story, plot and characters. Yeah! Finished it up in the months that followed, polished the manuscript and submitted it. Since that time, I left the monster of a day job and writing is now my full-time job, and I love it. CHARM ME AGAIN is my 10th novel since 2015.
Breaking the curse is only the first step to forever.
Click on the cover to read more or purchase.
Ten novels that NaNoWriMo helped me to create have been published by The Wild Rose Press. Last year’s NaNo project, CHARM ME AGAIN is available for pre-order right now at Amazon, Barnes & Noble. and itunes Yippee! CHARM ME AGAIN releases December 9, 2019, just in time for Holiday shopping! Psssst…. to help you with your holiday shopping, my e-book of A WITCH’S HOLIDAY WEDDING is on sale beginning November 15th for 99 cents for a limited time at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and itunes. Download a copy today and join the magical, romantic fantasy adventure, you’ll never want to leave!
This year for NaNoWriMo I’ll be working on GYPSY MAGIC the third book in A Witch’s Journey Series. I’m so excited to share Brock and Gwen’s story and return to the world of Pepper and Lathen and wildlife rescue!
Along with the Romance Writers of America and Pikes Peak Writers group, who gave me the tools, NaNoWriMo gave me the confidence needed to stick my toe in the murky waters of the publishing industry. The 50,000 words, approximately 1,667 per day, usually is three-quarters of a pretty darn good novel. Each year I build on what I’ve learned throughout the year and use it to complete the NaNoWriMo challenge. The camaraderie among participants is phenomenal making the challenge a fun way to kick off the holidays!
Wish me luck! Keep checking back for updates on my progress this year. Will I make the 50,000 words? Only time will tell, but you can bet I’ll do my best! I know you’ll be cheering me on! If you have a chance, I’d love you to leave me comments of encouragement.
Have a fun and safe Thanksgiving! Eat lots of turkey and enjoy family and friends. After all that’s what its all about!
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A Witch’s Holiday Wedding on Christmas in July Fete! Prizes!
I’m thrilled to be a part N.N. Light’s Book Heaven’s Christmas In July Fete. My book, A WITCH’S HOLIDAY WEDDING, is featured today, July 30, 2019. Wait until you read what I love most about Christmas. You won’t want to miss it.
Calling all holiday-themed readers! It’s more than evergreens and twinkly lights at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven’s third annual Christmas in July Fête. 44 Christmas-themed books featured plus a chance to win one of the following:
Enter to win a $50 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card
Enter to win a $50 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card
Enter to win a $25 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card
Enter to win a $15 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card
Enter to win a $10 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card
Bookmark this event and tell your friends:
https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/christmas-in-july-fete
A sneak peek at A Witch’s Holiday Wedding.
After she set her glass down, Lathen brushed a couple strands of hair out of her eyes and searched her face. “Are you all right?”
“I’m tired, my wedding is in a couple weeks, I have ghosts fighting over who is going to do what. Guests that have no idea the place is haunted and… Your family and pack, my parents, Gwen… To top it all off, the head of my clan, who is a ghost, is sitting in front of me wanting to know who is coming to the wedding and whether the ghosts will be outed. How could I possibly be all right?”
“When you put it that way.” Lathen chuckled. “It sounds just a bit… I don’t know…crazy?” His right eyebrow winged up. She saw mischief sparkle in his eyes. “We could still elope,” he offered.
“No sir. Not after all the trouble—Not on me watch.” Aidan’s ghostly form shook his head so vehemently his upper torso blurred.
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Christmas in July Celebration – What Fun!
I’m celebrating Christmas in July. Although around here, its only been a few weeks since we had snow. LOL
Calling all holiday-themed readers! What a way to cool off. It’s more than evergreens and twinkly lights at N. N. Light’s Book Heaven’s third annual Christmas in July Fête. 44 Christmas-themed books featured plus a chance to win one of the following:
Enter to win a $50 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card
Enter to win a $50 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card
Enter to win a $25 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card
Enter to win a $15 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card
Enter to win a $10 Amazon (US) or Barnes and Noble Gift Card
I’m thrilled to be a part of this event. My book, A WITCH’S HOLIDAY WEDDING, will be featured on July 30th. Wait until you read what I love most about Christmas. You won’t want to miss it. Mark your calendars for the kick of my 99 cent sale beginning July 12th (for a limited time, on A WITCH’S JOURNEY (you’ll enjoy reading about Pepper’s Fourth of July festivities) and A WARLOCK’S SECRETS (a magical adventure you’ll never want to end)!
Bookmark N. N. Light’s Book Heaven’s third annual Christmas in July Fête and be sure to tell all your friends!
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