Since I've been a remiss blogger...

Let me tell you...where I am right now, I can't remember warm weather, so I thought this was a good day to post this picture!

I decided to post brief snippets of two reviews I've gotten from friends on Full Disclosure. Eventually the reviews will be posted in their entirety on TWRP's site, but until then, I figured snippets would be enough to whet your appetite.

From my awesome friend and fellow TWRP Scarlet Rose author, April Vine:

Full Disclosure delivers on all accounts! Super hot eroticism that made my laptop’s hardware sit up and sweat. Sexy, authentic and adventurous characters that I rooted for.

And from another awesome friend, Harlequin Blaze author Samantha Hunter:

Want to set your eyeballs on fire and warm your heart at the same time? Read Cari Quinn's Full Disclosure. Quinn writes the story of Alex and Holly, two people who work together but then meet by chance that's not really chance at all -- Alex has a secret, and he can only hope that the scorching sex he's able to share with Holly will help her forgive him when there is "full disclosure" between them.

Thanks so much, April and Sam!

One more bit of news...I'm at Night Owl Romance's blog on Tuesday 1/12, giving away another copy of Full Disclosure. My topic is one of my favorites, why do you like erotic romance? Or why don't you like it? At least I think that's my topic. With where my mind's been at lately, I can't be sure. LOL Please stop by if you get a chance!

Words

As a writer, I've spent most of my life believing words mean something. They're my passion, hope one day they will be my trade. But lately, I've realized words sometimes don't say anything at all. No, I haven't been drinking. ;)

In times of stress and worry, you realize how trite so many of the standard phrases are. "I'm so sorry for your loss."  "I feel your pain." "What can I do for you?" And of course, we say them, and we mean them, but what do they really mean when someone's hurting? How do you convey to someone you care, other than saying it over and over, no matter how hollow the words seem? That's some of what I've been struggling with lately. When you think about it, it truly is an amazing thing that words on a page written by someone you don't know can touch you so profoundly. A gift with words is something not to be taken lightly, but that gift sometimes disappears when you need it most.

Happy New Year...and a Kreativ Blogger Award!

Hi everyone! Hope your holidays were merry, blissful and bright. And now that it's a brand new year, back to blogging. The lovely Emma Lai granted me a Kreativ Blogger award a few weeks back, so now I get to share 7 facts about myself and pass the award on to 7 other terrific bloggers!

1) I bought my first album - yes, actual vinyl - at the age of 10. The artist? Don Johnson. Yes, I still love Miami Vice!

2) If someone told me I would have to give up either music or writing tomorrow, I'd have to pick writing. Music helps me fill in the stories in my head.

3) I've always considered myself a better technician than creative writer. In tests, I'm an even left/right brain split.

4) I did something I swore I'd never do while writing this weekend - I skipped the big sex scene and wrote the end first!

5) Some writers hate query letters/blurbs, but I love them. Writing blurbs is fun to me, although that may have something to do with my advertising background. I'd rather write blurbs than books, truthfully!

6) I've never been drunk. Not officially. All drinking does is make me hot and tired. Buzz? What buzz?

7.) I love driving and cars with a fiery passion. When I was a kid, I loved cars so much I'd just go sit in our car in the driveway. Someday I hope to get a big Chevy Silverado truck so I can really dominate the road.

There you have it! Nothing particularly scandalous, but hey, it's late and it's Monday.

Now it's my turn! Here's my seven Kreativ bloggers!

1) Word Wenches - this is the blog I share with my awesome CP, Tara Leigh Coons. She posted a great quote over there today, so be sure to check it out!

2) Helen's Heroes - another of my amazing CPs! And who can argue with her sexy hunks?

3) Christina Phillips - she's always got something fun going on, whether it's author interviews or just tidbits about her writing process.

4) Kaily Hart - Kaily just finaled in her first writing contest (woohoo Kaily!) and frequently poses thoughtful questions about writing.

5) JA Saare - Jaime's always a fun blogger. And she makes you think too!

6) Lynne Roberts - one of my favorite erotic authors and she never fails to make me laugh.

7) Life as we know it - because life just isn't the same without a touch of Kiwi!

There you have it. Feel free to post your own 7 things and to send the award on to other worthy bloggers!