Unspoken Sneek Peek...

Chapter One

If someone says the root of all evil is money, they’ve never met a witch. Hot on Tara Sobrantes heels, I hungered for a quick capture. But my past experiences with brimstone-users had taught me not to eat the candy house until Gretel had heated the oven. The permanent fireball scar on my right butt cheek reinforced the lesson.

Something Wicked Returns Giveaway Blog Hop

Welcome to the Something Wicked Returns Blog Hop! There’s a lot going on this month, so I’m going to keep things here as simple as possible.

Something Wicked Returns Guest Post

As an avid Department 56 -- Halloween house collector, I tend to go a bit crazy on decorations this time of year. My kitchen table completely

Are You Ready?

 I admit I can’t get enough of The Walking Dead. The seasons are too short, and too far between.

Happy Halloween Blog Hop!

"Welcome to the Happy Halloween Blog Hop," Hex giggled evilly. "We have a lot of fun things planned for you." 

"Fun, Hex? I don't think that's-" her bat squeaked.

"Hush before I spice my stew with your wings. They'll figure it out eventually. Well, if they dare enter."

Sunset on Summer Fun Blog Hop

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Like a parent asked to pick their favorite child, it's impossible for me to declare my favorite season. 

I love spring for the new growth and warming temperatures, summer for the long days and bountiful fruits, fall for the spectacular array of colors, and winter for the cozy nights spent sipping hot chocolate.

Sultry Summer Reads Blog Hop

Phew, you made it! Welcome to the Sultry Summer Reads Blog Hop. In addition to the blog hop's Grand Prize Kindle Fire HD 7” loaded with ebooks (including my urban fantasy, Dysus Dreamer), and a Second Place Prize of a 100.00 Gift Card to Amazon or B&N,   I'm hosting some fun prizes below, so make sure to enter before powering off to the NEXT STOP. 

Frankie's Bookshelf

In celebration of our friend Frankie's new website, a few of us have come together to give away a Kindle Fire. Please check out her website, our fabulous books, and then enter the Rafflecopter contest below.

What's Your Favorite Health Tip?

One of my all-time, favorite topics is health. What a great coincidence then, that it's also Petra and Alex's, top chat subject. 

During September I'll be at their blog, Spring of Health, learning new ways to get and stay healthy--from you. So come, pull up a chair, and share your favorite health tips. While you're there, you might just win a gift card, or an ebook.

ENTER here, and stay healthy!

Welcome to the Vamps vs Zombies blog hop. Chances are, you happened upon this blog hop much like I did. We were aimlessly wandering the internet, and started following threads of interest...namely, vampires and zombies! Having written three books with vampires, being hopelessly addicted to The Walking Dead, and running a zombie race--I think this blog hop is the perfect place for me.
Wait, did she say zombie race? Yes, I did, and if you haven't experienced one, you should!

Now it's your turn to tell me about your favorite zombie and/or vampire things and maybe win a vampire book or zombie soap.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Don't give up! Drag yourself to the next blog stop HERE!

I've hijacked Lily Sawyer's Book Blog! I'm talking about books, blogging, and the writing process. All my favorite things, well, minus the coffee, chocolate and Zombies.

Enter HERE

Fantasy On The Bayou

Did I hear that right? The RWA Chapter of Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal(FF&P) authors picked New Orleans as the site of their first annual FF&P conference? 

Yes, indeed.

My love affair with New Orleans has gone on for nearly a decade. During which time I've repeatedly strayed from California's sandy beaches and fresh produce, to N.O.'s powdered beignets and smooth jazz. My decision to attend the conference was an easy one to make.

Who can resist buildings and bustling streets like this?

Or a Ghost Tour...

This tour took place in the French Quarter. Founded in 1718, I'm guessing quite a few folks have met their maker on these cobbled streets and behind these decaying walls, possibly leaving behind more than a few rattling skeletons who refuse to stay in the closet.

Or two?

The second tour took us to the Garden District, around the block and as the crow flies, to a home that once belonged to famed writer, Anne Rice.

All that walking was tiring. Rest and rehab was in order.

We recharged with an afternoon cooking class where dutiful students learned to make gumbo, jambalaya and bread pudding, while the less than attentive plotted ways to get to the food first.

After securing a 'healthy' portion for myself, I was able to successfully march with a jazz band in Louis Armstrong Park.

They were very patient as I learned the ropes and posed for my adoring public.

After the parade we watched a jazz band play at Cafe Beignet, over, you guessed it, beignets and chicory coffee!

Yes, it was all play. Even the conference workshops where I learned about Down 'N Dirty Plotting, Platform, Product & Promotion and many other engaging topics from such entertaining speakers as Bob Mayer and Staci McGothlin. Workshop groups were of a size we could ask as many questions as we wanted, yet product and delivery by the speakers was of the highest calibre.

Don't miss the fun, I highly recommend you attend next years conference!