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Jul 2010
I happened to stumble across these quotes while researching something that had absolutely no merit or connection to any manuscript I’m working on, lol.
A few words from the one and only Ms. Barbara Cartland, author of over 700 books and a legend in the world of romance writing.
I present them without commentary. It’s more fun that way. 
“A woman asking ‘Am I good? Am I satisfied?’ is extremely selfish. The less women fuss about themselves, the less they talk to other women, the more they try to please their husbands, the happier the marriage is going to be.”
“A woman should say: ‘Have I made him happy? Is he satisfied? Does he love me more than he loved me before? Is he likely to go to bed with another woman?’ If he does, then it’s the wife’s fault because she is not trying to make him happy.”
“To sleep around is absolutely wrong for a woman; it’s degrading and it completely ruins her personality. Sooner or later it will destroy all that is feminine and beautiful and idealistic in her.”
“A man will teach his wife what is needed to arouse his desires. And there is no reason for a woman to know any more than what her husband is prepared to teach her. If she gets married knowing far too much about what she wants and doesn’t want then she will be ready to find fault with her husband.”
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26
Jul 2010
Having received a lovely box of books with shiny red covers from Samhain this week, I skimmed over parts to refresh my memory (I don’t make a habit of reading my work once it’s published).
There were the usual reactions: “I should’ve developed that scene more”, and “boy, that could’ve been cut”, and “did I really write that?”
But there were also fond memories of the characters—particularly the supporting players, who get so little credit but play important roles.
So, I’m dragging out a few of them for curtain calls, because I really loved them. The characters were not, btw, based on the photos; I just inserted the pictures for visual references.
REVEREND OSGOOD:
Because I love wicked complications: “He had the ruddy complexion of a man who enjoyed being outside and the smooth, lyrical voice of a poet, embellished with a plump Celtic accent. The tousled chestnut curls on his head were as wayward as a child’s, and his pale eyes were those of a man who’d gazed out to sea and dreamed for far too long.”
SHELLEY TATUM:
Spirited southern belle, fond of beads and bangles, she approached the sexy succubus nearly every man in town was afraid of, and not only confronted her but earned her respect.
ROSEMARY PRICE:
I have no problem admitting that, out of all the characters that’ve stepped up to my plate, Roe is one of favorites. Completely amoral, hedonistic, and without a shred of conscience, she takes the heroine to a lovely dark place. I adored this character.
There were more, but I’d be blogging about them forever, lol.
Thanks for the fond memories, cast, and for your invaluable help.
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Jul 2010
Jason Evans’ popular “Clarity of Night” short fiction contest is in full swing. 250 words based on the photo featured on his website might win you a $100 Amazon gift certificate—or the chance to meet many other talented authors, and possibly get a little feed back on your writing.
(he’s also put together a small e-book, available there for free download, featuring the winners and finalists of his last twelve contests, so treat yourselves).
PBW’s blog is counting the days until the final Stardoc novel, “Dream Called Time”, is released. As of this posting, it’s eight days and counting. There’s also a sneak peak of the cover for the next Kyndred novel, “Frostfire” there, and it’s a lovely piece of art.
If you have any good news, feel free to leave it in comments. Always welcome.
I’m blogging at the CHICAS site today. You’re always welcome there too. 
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Jul 2010
Thanks to my gracious editor at Samhain, I’ve discovered my last e-release, “Hotter Than Hell”, will be available in print in a couple of weeks.
Yes, I probably should keep up with such matters, lol. But there’s an extended period between e-pubbing and print, and I usually make an effort to immerse myself in something else as soon as I finish a manuscript, so that’ll be my excuse.
I’ll post more about the release in days to come.
A few weeks ago, I received an e-mail from someone who’d contacted me on the internet. This virtual stranger had been kind enough to buy a download of HTH, and wrote me regarding their immediate reaction:
“I downloaded it last night on my kindle. I’m only about a chapter and a half in, and already I’m a little creeped out.”
I wasn’t sure whether I should say thank you or apologize.
(I did both).
When the book was released, I tried to make a gentle point of saying it could be considered a “dark romance”. It is. The demons are demonic, and no one emerges unscathed. The protagonists are flawed, fallen people, and the love affairs are not sweetness and light.
But there is romance, and humor, and a happily for now in both stories, which seemed appropriate to me.
After all—we’re dealing with demons. Who knows what fresh hell tomorrow might bring?
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Jul 2010
Will love you forever.
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11
Jul 2010
One Man’s Quest To Publish His Wife’s Stories After Her Death
Proof that the written word can move people. And what a lovely way to live on.
It also makes me think about all the wonderful writing that’ll never be read, because those authors had no one to believe in them.
Very much liked the excerpt at Ms. Jensen’s site, will be picking this one up soon.
And if this article doesn’t touch you, even a little, it may be time to get that cardio checkup.
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