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Posted by Bethanne Strasser on Dec 4, 2011 in
Life Even though this month is a busy month, often filled with shopping, parties, deadlines at work, family visits, the ladies at PC are awful busy!! We're writing, critiquing, discussing the market and the upcoming year. It's a sign of things to come and I'm really excited about 2012 all of a sudden. I just feel that good things are going to happen. You know what? That makes it easier to relax around the holidays. And that's my plan! Keep writing. Keep reading. …and enjoy life. Stop by on the 13th when we start our countdown to Christmas with SHORT STORIES from PASSIONATE CRITTERS! If you're not in the mood to celebrate Christmas, these stories will get you there.
THE 13TH! I can't wait for it. I've read every story and I'm excited!
Mother of FIVE smarty-pants and married to her Love for twelve years, Bethanne spends her time writing stories that always--without a doubt--end happy.
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Posted by Bethanne Strasser on Nov 20, 2011 in
Life This week–okay, every week, but this week in particular because it's the week we United States Americans celebrate Thanksgiving–I'm so thankful for this group of ladies at Passionate Critters.
1. They keep me humble, reminding me often that I need to keep working, keep improving if I want to succeed.
2. They make me laugh. At least three times a week, I know a conversation we're having on the forum will make me, if not burst out loud, chuckle and/or blush.
3. My writing partners are very smart. I have a wealth of resource in these ladies, from copy edits to plotting and cover art to marketing/promotion.
4. We're friends. It's not a given that a bunch of writers, from different parts of the world, with different lifestyles and different beliefs will come together and mesh, but we do.
I'm THANKFUL every day for this group of people.
Mother of FIVE smarty-pants and married to her Love for twelve years, Bethanne spends her time writing stories that always--without a doubt--end happy.
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Posted by Bethanne Strasser on Aug 2, 2011 in
Life …and yes, I’m talking about the weather. 
I wonder if Someone is preparing me for my coming move to Georgia. The weather up here in the midwest STINKS! It’s too hot! I’m ready to move to Alaska!
A gal mentioned on facebook that I would love Georgia and that once you go South, you never want to leave. But I’m having serious doubts about that. LOL
So tell me, where are you from? Is it hot where you are? Do you bask in the heat and love every drip of sweat that pours from your body? Or are you like me and want to get your favorite jeans on and your comfortable sweatshirt?
Oh! I can’t wait!!! My boots, my sweaters, jackets and jeans. Heck yeah, it’s going to be a good day when temperatures drop below 80 again. 
Mother of FIVE smarty-pants and married to her Love for twelve years, Bethanne spends her time writing stories that always--without a doubt--end happy.
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Tags: alaska, georgia, heat, personality, weather
Posted by Bethanne Strasser on Jun 22, 2011 in
Life Let me start by saying, I have had the slowest month for writing in the history of writing! Success comes in many colors… mine is the color of shame. I have successfully ignored my writing for long enough!!!
So, come in, sit with me while I procrastinate and brag about how much you are doing in your push to become the next best-selling author.
Me? I’m sloooowly working through edits and revisions on a story called Spring Leave for a publisher called The Wild Rose Press.
You can totally beat that…
Mother of FIVE smarty-pants and married to her Love for twelve years, Bethanne spends her time writing stories that always--without a doubt--end happy.
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Posted by Bethanne Strasser on May 21, 2011 in
Life I’m having a contest over on my own blog, Romance in Writing. Come on over and tell me a Love Story. I want to hear how you met your sweetheart. Were you friends first? Or did you fall madly in love and learn that friendship is what makes it last?
I’m going to draw one lucky winner of a GOODIE BAG from those who post a comment.
Have a great week!
Enjoy the spring.
~Penny/Bethanne
Mother of FIVE smarty-pants and married to her Love for twelve years, Bethanne spends her time writing stories that always--without a doubt--end happy.
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Posted by Bethanne Strasser on Apr 30, 2011 in
Books,
Life,
Writing With all the talk about weddings, I've been thrust into ROMANCE mode. It's a good thing for romance writers… I remember the day when a good novel ended with a wedding or wedding to come.
Maybe things have changed but I think the bottom line is the same… LOVE. We're all still looking for love. [and yes, looking for love in all the wrong places IS running through my head right now]
When I see pictures of the royal wedding, my sentimental side gets a tear in her eye. I can't help it. They look so happy and in love. And I know, that if they love even half as much as my husband and I, they have a fighting chance.
It makes me want to write a fairytale story….
hmmm.
Mother of FIVE smarty-pants and married to her Love for twelve years, Bethanne spends her time writing stories that always--without a doubt--end happy.
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Posted by Bethanne Strasser on Feb 16, 2011 in
Life What do you do when the kids have an extra day for the weekend?
ROAD TRIP!
I'm off to Michigan to visit my sisters and a few friends. There's nothing better than a break from the monotony to spark something in my brain. Just a spark, that's all I'm asking! My brain is dried tinder… One spark and it'll go up in flame.
Hmm. Maybe I'd rather it be a sponge. Okay! Yes. Visiting my sisters will rejuvenating as a nice hot, relaxing bath. I'm going to soak up ideas.
Well, whichever… I'm there! Hasta la vista, baby!
Mother of FIVE smarty-pants and married to her Love for twelve years, Bethanne spends her time writing stories that always--without a doubt--end happy.
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