Hi folks. I just wanted to alert you to the fact that I'm going to be making some changes. Don't worry, the content on books and writing will remain the same; the look is what's changing, and I hope to have some exciting writing/bookish things to add soon. More on that soon. For now, please excuse the dust!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
A Writing Opportunity
This one is for the Romance writers. In popping around the web, I learned that the fine small press publisher, Samhain Publishing LTD, is gearing up for yet another novella anthology. This one is called Red Hot Winter and subs are open until June. Full details here:
http://www.samhainpublishing.com/submissions#winter
So, campers, ;) get those pens a scribbling and good writing, everyone!
http://www.samhainpublishing.com/submissions#winter
So, campers, ;) get those pens a scribbling and good writing, everyone!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
And finally
So, I've decided I should probably start actually blogging here, more often than not. What do you think? I'm looking into how to promote this little thing a bit more too--who knows how that will end up going. But it's an idea, at any rate.
So how was your Valentine's Day? Did your sweetie have something nice planned for your day?
Around my house we don't tend to do a lot for the holiday. Oh, my hubby knows how to spoil me, don't get me wrong, but I'm not so much the flowers and candy girl. :) Give me stuffed animals, and I am happy! This year was no exception. So the stuffed animal collection is bigger by one, and we can write this down as another good Valentine's day. Actually, as an extra added tradition, the 14th was my favorite grandma's birthday, so I tend to think of her on the day as well as stuffed animals and snuggling day. :)
In other news, though I felt a little under the weather, I had a good time, and learned a lot, at the romance writers meeting this week. Thanks to Vicki and the girls for setting up our guest speaker. It was well worth it. And thanks to all my pals for the thumbs up and congratulations they sent my way on the recent acceptance of one of my stories. That just tickled me. Y'all are the best!
So how was your Valentine's Day? Did your sweetie have something nice planned for your day?
Around my house we don't tend to do a lot for the holiday. Oh, my hubby knows how to spoil me, don't get me wrong, but I'm not so much the flowers and candy girl. :) Give me stuffed animals, and I am happy! This year was no exception. So the stuffed animal collection is bigger by one, and we can write this down as another good Valentine's day. Actually, as an extra added tradition, the 14th was my favorite grandma's birthday, so I tend to think of her on the day as well as stuffed animals and snuggling day. :)
In other news, though I felt a little under the weather, I had a good time, and learned a lot, at the romance writers meeting this week. Thanks to Vicki and the girls for setting up our guest speaker. It was well worth it. And thanks to all my pals for the thumbs up and congratulations they sent my way on the recent acceptance of one of my stories. That just tickled me. Y'all are the best!
My review of Diary of a Confessions Queen
By the way, I have a review of Kathy's new book up, as of yesterday. You can read it here: http://tinyurl.com/yksbv64. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. :)
This is so cool
I'm just tickled pink about this, I got word from author Kathy Carmichael that my review of her last book, Hot Flash, is quoted in her new book, Diary of A Confessions Queen.(*eeee*)
How cool is that??? I can't wait to see it!
It's not included in the promo flat I have, nor in the review copy I have of Confessions Queen, so I had no idea until this morning.
If anyone wants to get it (and I highly recommend it), your local bookstores might have a copy, or you can get it here
She's a really nice gal, and tells a funny-as-hell story, so I recommend her, heartily. :) Still... woohoo! I got quoted--in print! :) I had to share.
How cool is that??? I can't wait to see it!
It's not included in the promo flat I have, nor in the review copy I have of Confessions Queen, so I had no idea until this morning.
If anyone wants to get it (and I highly recommend it), your local bookstores might have a copy, or you can get it here
She's a really nice gal, and tells a funny-as-hell story, so I recommend her, heartily. :) Still... woohoo! I got quoted--in print! :) I had to share.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Stories for Haiti relief
Wrote up an article on Crossed Genres' Stories for Haiti relief (featuring several local authors)--I even contributed a story there, folks, but there are several other great authors contributing. So do check it: http://tinyurl.com/y94vo3h
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Posted story for Haiti Project--acceptance
Hi everyone. I hope y'all are well, not too cold. :)
Yes, I have some news. Crossed Genres accepted my short story "The Captain's Merciful Death" for their compilation of "posted stories for Haiti relief" project! :) Go to their site *points at link*, and you'll find my name (Julianne Draper), click through and you can read the story. :)
http://crossedgenres.com/haiti/
Yes, it's not an *actual* publication, but I'm tickled, and hopefully it can help out some of those folks in need.
Love,
Juli
Yes, I have some news. Crossed Genres accepted my short story "The Captain's Merciful Death" for their compilation of "posted stories for Haiti relief" project! :) Go to their site *points at link*, and you'll find my name (Julianne Draper), click through and you can read the story. :)
http://crossedgenres.com/haiti/
Yes, it's not an *actual* publication, but I'm tickled, and hopefully it can help out some of those folks in need.
Love,
Juli
Monday, February 8, 2010
And another new one: Sherrill Bodine's Black Tie Affair
Good afternoon! I've another new book review up: Sherrill Bodine's latest. You can, if you like, see it here: http://tinyurl.com/yfbkvde
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Author event
For anyone that's interested, there's a friend of mine who's participating in an online "radio play" today. If you want to take a peek, the article and links about it are here: http://tinyurl.com/ylrw6rv Enjoy!
