Breathe deeply. Can you smell that? Fall’s in the air. At least in my neck of the woods.
Every time around this year, I notice this scent early in the morning when I get up to go to work. This cool, tantalizing smell that makes me think of plowed fields and leaves and pumpkins.
Ah, fall. It’s my favorite time of the year. This tantalizing smell is just one of the reasons why. 😎
What about you? What’s your favorite season and why? Share in the comments.
So I’ve been getting e-mails from some folks who have read and reviewed Jinx in anticipation of the book’s Sept. 2 release date. They’ve all had really nice things to say, so I thought I’d share links to some of the reviews. (I think I have everyone’s name and site right; if not, please let me know):
Heather at Errant Dreams
Paula at Fresh Fiction
Leslie at Paranormal Romance
Debbie at CK2S Kwips and Kritiques
And I know Susan has done a review for Front Street Reviews. But I don’t think that one’s been posted just yet …
Updated to add: Tia at Fantasy Debut
Updated again to add: Kimberly at Darque Reviews
Updated yet again to add: Carrie at The Book Girl (review of Karma Girl)
It always amazes me that people take the time to read my books in the first place, much less review them (and actually like them!). So thanks, everyone. Your time and words have made my day. :ww:
I’ve kind of forgotten about with with the Summer Olympics on, but it’s almost NFL time again. Yeah! 😎
Of course, I don’t expect any team I like to do well (they never do), but football is one of my favorite sports and I always love watching it.
Not to mention the start of the NFL season means that fall and cooler temperatures are only a few weeks away …
I’m going to be doing quite a few guest blogs in September in honor of Jinx’s release, so I thought I’d give you guys the roundup:
Aug. 28: My regular post at Romancing the Blog and another one at Magical Musings.
Aug. 31: Fantasy Debut
Sept. 2: Danette’s Chatting Lounge
Sept. 4: Simply Romance
Sept. 8: Tote Bags ‘n’ Blogs
Sept. 19: Star-Crossed Romance
Of course, I’ll do reminder posts here to direct traffic to the other Web sites. If I’ve missed anyone or screwed up the dates, please let me know.
What else is there to say about Michael Phelps? Wow. Just … wow.
I think one of the great things about his story is that it shows that hard work really does pay off. Phelps had a dream, and he worked hard for years to make it happen. And it did.
Publishing is a tough business to be in, but I’m humbled when I think about Phelps’ training regimen. All those early mornings, long days, and late nights. All the pressure he’s been under to perform. All the people talking trash to and about him. I can’t imagine how he’s held up through all that.
People say there’s no such thing as magic in the world. But this past week has definitely been magical for Phelps.
For the most part, I think people make their own magic, their own luck, their own mojo. But every once in a while, I also think something else steps in. Call it magic or the gods or destiny or karma or whatever, but I think it’s there. And it was smiling down on Phelps this week.
Wow. Just … wow.
