Monthly Archives: July 2011

The Z Word by Bella Street

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

I admit I am a fan of all things zombie, so when Ms. Street guest blogged on I site I routinely visit I was intrigued by her book. And a free (on Smashwords for limited time) book is enough to … Continue reading →

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Grillin’ Adventures

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

I love grilled food. Especially the blackened bits that usually contain fats and may cause cancer. Those things. That I know is a genetic trait. I get it from my mother, who only thinks it’s toast if it’s burnt. So … Continue reading →

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You’re an animal

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Sixty percent of all Americans owe a pet. That is a huge number. Don’t worry, I’m not here to sell you the next amazing pet product. But it does mean that animals play a part in most American’s lives and … Continue reading →

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Zumaya Birthday Bash

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Join Elizabeth Burton and the authors of Zumaya Publications as they tour the blogosphere to celebrate their fifth year anniversary with a month long birthday bash! Zumaya Publications is a small press publishing house based in Austin, Texas, and has … Continue reading →

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Books to Build your Brand By

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

Unless you are Stephen King, John Grisham or Nora Roberts, as a writer you will have to learn how to market your books. An important part of that is Brand building. Now if you’re like me, business classes are those … Continue reading →

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Christmas in July

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. Maybe that’s why I like to celebrate it in July as well as December. Of course, I don’t haul out the decorations, because that would traumatized my children even more. But I do … Continue reading →

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Interview with Lynda K. Scott

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

What prompted you to write that first book? Did you always want to be an author? I’ve always wanted to be an author. I think I was six when I wrote my first ‘book’, lol, maybe younger. My mother always … Continue reading →

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When It’s Your Birthday

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

I celebrated my birthday last Sunday and when asked how old I was I told the truth. The lady who asked was horrified. “Oh, no, dear. You’re supposed to say x and holding.” Why? Granted I am of an age … Continue reading →

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Technology in Transition

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

Well, I did it. I finally took the plunge and bought a new writing system. Quite frankly, I didn’t want to spend the money on a new system but I was getting tried of copying and pasting i, u, o … Continue reading →

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Oh no, Mr. Bear

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

This is my dog, Bear. He’s the only one in the house who swims more than I. Which leads him to think that he owns the pool and no one is allowed into the pool without him nearby. He also … Continue reading →

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