Blogs, blogs everywhere …

August 18, 2008 •Comments Off •Posted in About Books, On Writing

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.

8 is the luckiest number …

August 17, 2008 •Comments Off •Posted in General musings, On TV

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.

Weekend plans …

August 15, 2008 •Comments Off •Posted in About Books, General musings, On Writing

Okay, I’ve been goofing off all week reading and watching the Olympics.

Time to get back in the saddle, read through the second draft of Assassin 2, and get to work on that. And think about where I want the story to go in Assassin 3. I also think I’m going to work on some workshop proposals for RWA NationalsÂ next year.

What about you guys? Anyone got big plans this weekend?

Recommendations, please …

August 14, 2008 •6 Comments » •Posted in About Books

I’m a little burned out reading paranormal romance and urban fantasy right now, so I’ve been thinking about picking up someÂ romantic suspense,Â epic fantasy, and young adult books.Â I was wondering what books y’all would recommend inÂ the genres. I’m especially interested in romantic suspense right now.

So far I’ve read and enjoyed Anne Stuart’s Ice series, and I plan on getting more of Roxanne St. Claire’s Bullet Catchers series (my review of the first book is coming soon). What else is out there? I’m looking for more action adventure-typeÂ storiesÂ than, say, FBI procedurals or serial killer stories.Â

It’s been a while since I’ve read a really good epic fantasy. I’ve burned through most of the David Eddings and Terry Brooks’ various series, and I’ve read several books inÂ Terry Goodkind’s Sword of Truth series.

As far as YA goes, I’ve read and enjoyed Rick Riordan’s The Lightning Thief and want to get more of the books in that series. But I’d be interested in both fantasy and non-fantasy YA.

Got a recommendation? Please share in the comments.

Worst first lines …

August 14, 2008 •Comments Off •Posted in On Writing

You guys have probably seen the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest for the worst first lines overÂ the years, but Wheezley sent me the link to this year’s winners so I thought I’d share. So go, read, enjoy, and laugh.

Jennifer Estep

Urban Fantasy Author

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