In memory of Amber

Last week my sister-in-law, Amber Glisan Witt, collapsed and died unexpectedly. She had been feeling unwell and everyone believed she passed as a result of her diabetes. The autopsy proved another illness the culprit, but since she had such a hard time all her life (she had type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes) I asked for a donation button to be placed at Brenda Novak's Auction.

I know times are hard and money is tight, but if you can find it in your hearts to chose this as your one fundraiser to support this year, I'd be honored. When the auction closes, a letter will be sent to my in-laws, letting them know that funds have been raised in honor of their twenty-six year old daughter. Hopefully it will help them as well as the cause.

Yes, Amber was young (compared to me) she was twelve years younger than my husband and he deals with loss in his own odd way. He was sad she died, saying "she was a quiet kid and didn't deserve to go." We all agree, I'm sure, including her husband and daughter.

Sorry if this sounds stilted, once upon a time I was really good at writing these sorts of letters. Maybe because it is personal, or perhaps it's just my heart fumbles my fingers.

Brenda Novak's Annual Auction

A Group of Red Rose Publishing authors are giving back at the Annual Brenda Novak Auction for Diabeties. They have banded together and pooled items to create a Gift Basket full of items. The basket is currently at $92.00 - but has a value of over $200.00! With more items coming.

Items in the basket:
Infidelity by Debbie Gould - Autographed
Having Faith by Nancy O'Berry - Autographed
Bare Bones by Aline de Chevigny
A Winter Cookbook Crafts Puzzles & Jokes for Folks
T-Shirt from Melissa Glisan for Flesh
T-Shirt from Rochelle Webber for Rock Bound
CD - A Winter Symphony by Sarah Brightman
Rose Petal Bath Petals from Aline de Chevigny
Book Light from Janis Susan May
Cotton Tote Bag from Aline de Chevigny
Queens of Hearts Tote Bag from Nancy O'Berry
Sea Island Cotton Shower Gel from Delilah K. Stephans
International Spy Museum Mug
Ghiradelli Chocolate Hazelnut Coffee
Cinnamon Chocolate Hot Cocoa
Relaxing Tea Blend
Star Post It Notes

And = Naked Writing-The No Frills Way to Write Your Novel Course from Glenys O’Connell .

It’s a $140.00 US value NOTE: These are only the items recieved! More goodies are on the way!

Video trailer for Flesh

I'm trilled to announce my new short story, Flesh, has a video trailer.



I can't wait for a release date and cover :)

It's my birthday!

And you are all invited to a chat at Savannah Chase's to help me celebrate



But if you're more into a slow walk through the roses, stop by Red Rose Publishing and have a peek at my themed blog today "Pushing Up Roses".

Those who participate in either chat/blog will be entered to win a t-shirt celebrating the upcoming release of my newest dark romance, Flesh, at RRP.

Happy Earth Day, I think...

With the advent of Earth Day, my inbox was flooded with excellent ads from the various seed and plant companies I purchase from. Meaning I was totally unable to restrain myself and spent close to $100 on seeds and shrubs. Hopefully this year they won't all die.

Looking out the window I have to conclude it may be Earth Day but it looks anything but happy out there. The sky looks like rippling, molten lead in a cauldron and the air is cold and damp. Another beautiful day in Pennsylvania - NOT! I am so ready for spring to really be here. Yes, yes, I know that we've had the spring equinox and that spring is officially here, but you can't tell it by our weather.

I was going to do a sort of improv pep-rally for myself as an ebook writer (saving all those trees by being mostly in electronic format over paper) until a relative sent me a link to a Do-It-Yourself romance book site. Seriously. It's called Romance By You and looks as freakishly sinister as the new trend with Amish Romance. Hmmm...perhaps this calls for a blog of its own.

TRS today

It was my turn to blog at TRS today, I'd love it if readers here would take a side trip and respond to my heartfelt entry.

New site...

Well, my new site is up a wee bit, just enough to give you an idea of what to expect. If you stop by, let me know what you think so I can talk to the new webmistress when she returns from Romantic times in Florida :)

Remember, it's just bare bones. There wasn't time enough to get everything up before RT.

Blogged today!

First, a thanks to all the folks who lurked in the shadows at Two Lips Talks on Yahoo last night. I had a lot of fun finding fresh excerpts from my books with Aspen Mountain Press to share. Now, if you get the chance, stop by The Romance Studio where I blogged a bit about Blood and Honey - what it is really about and such.

But for those of you who've purchased a copy, I've finished up a short story, Flesh, introducing Dr. Allan Ryder and Phaedra Bouruso to the dark ethos of this horror erotica series. The next full sized story, Blessed Events, will be done in short order. And for those of you who were disappointed at the lack of sex, this one will blow your socks off for sure. Nope, not saying any more...for now ;)