Romance — for Everyone

Are romance books for the romantic? Or are they for those who like to imagine it?
We have so many wonderful ladies in Passionate Critters who write romance. Young, married, career oriented, moms… It takes all kinds, and I love how we all come together with one purpose.
To spread a little hope, a little love.
Happily Ever [...]

Tags: Classical, Hope, Love, Modern, Romance

Virtual Cookie Swap!

Since I was recently invited to a Christmas cookie swap, I thought it would be kind of fun to do a virtual cookie swap here in the blogosphere.
WITH A PRIZE!
Here are the rules: Between now and midnight Saturday, December 5, 2009, post your favorite Christmas cookie recipe on your blog. One you would make for [...]

Something for Everyone

How could us romance writers not talk about love during this particular month?  I mean, this is OUR month to shine, right? Valentine’s Day is only 10 days away and the stores are filled with chocolate, flowers, balloons and stuffed animals.
 
So what should you do for your spouse/loved one?  I’m going to pretend most of [...]

Secret Santa

We are currently in the middle of our 2nd Annual Critter Secret Santa.
What started last year as a lark, was so much fun, we just had to do it again.
Fluffy got so excited, he chewed the bobble off the Santa hat in anticipation.
Now, the first presents are arriving, and it’s so great to [...]

Tags: Christmas, Secret Santa

Silent Write…

With ten days to Christmas, I keep asking myself, “When are you going to do the Christmas shopping, Bethanne? When are you going to get those cards in the mail? Remember those wonderful winter decorations of snowmen and sleighs? Don’t you think they should be up to replace the summer sprigs and autumn pumpkins?”
Okay.
Maybe.
Yeah, sure. [...]

Tags: christmas season, Writing

Thanksgiving Memories

I remember being a kid and waking up to Christmas music on Thanksgiving morning. Food being prepared in the kitchen, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV. The chill in the air and for a kid – the sheer delight in knowing Santa was not far behind!

My dad worked on Thanksgiving. 40 years ago, still [...]

Tags: Thanksgiving

November blue

I always find November to be a difficult time of year. It’s sort of a preparatory month. I’m preparing myself for The Big Meal. (Or, in my case, planning how I’m going to avoid eating too much at the Big Meal). And–for relatives.
I don’t want to say I’m not thankful for my family, [...]

Tags: angst, family, Thanksgiving