Posted by Cyn on Oct 26, 2008 in
Uncategorized 10. Always expect the unexpected spouse introduction.
9. Hit the freebies room the first day if you want the good chocolate promo items.
8. Naming a child Shithead is not a good idea, even if you pronounce it She-the-ad.
7. If an editor offers to take you to dinner, always say yes.
6. Sometimes, you can learn everything you need in the first five minutes of a workshop.
5. The chicken is usually dry.
4. Sometimes one chocolate martini is one too many.
3.No one wants the Cassie Edwards freebies.
2. If you wear an orange cowboy hat with matching shirt, pants and heels, people WILL call you a pumpkin behind your back.
1. If someone says, “You look gorgeous,” they’re mistaking you for someone else.
Cynthia Selwyn (aka C.D. Yates) is the trapped-at-home mom of three and wife of one. When she's not hanging around with her Critters, she's editing for one of several e-publishers, writing erotica for Breathless Press or trying to get her characters (and her four-year-old) to behave.
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Posted by Debora on Aug 2, 2008 in
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Uncategorized Here’s your chance to voice your opinions – and we all have opinons on this topic, don’t we?
Abby from Blade Publishing has put the question to all would-be authors sending their submissions to Blade for consideration.
Here’s the link: Blade Blog
Why not go over and read her ideas and post your comments…As for me, I’d like the details so I can strengthen my writing and get contract next time around. How about you?
Debora writes romance - all types of romance! Her tastes vary from the paranormal to romantic comedy and everything in between. Believing variety is the spice of life, her website changes frequently to appease her creative spirit! She freely admits to being a caffeine and chocolate addict and loves to talk about romance writing with anyone who'll listen. Her latest release, A Knight in Her Arms, was released August 3rd. Visit her website for me details!
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Posted by Nadia on Jun 19, 2008 in
Uncategorized I signed with Diana Fox! 
Details here
Romance writer Nadia Lee blends elements of paranormal, fantasy and science fiction into her works. A former management consultant, she has lived in four different countries and speaks 2.5 languages. She writes contemporary romance under the name Angelle Trieste.
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Posted by Nadia on Apr 25, 2008 in
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- Aspire to be Barbie — the bitch has everything.
- If the shoe fits, buy one in every color.
- Take life with a pinch of salt…a wedge of lime, and a shot of tequila.
- In need of a support group? Cocktail hour with the girls!
- Go on the 30 day diet. (I’m on it and so far I’ve lost 15 days).
- When life gets you down, just put on your big girl panties and deal with it.
- Let your greatest fear be that there is no menopause and this is just your personality.
- I know I’m in my own little world, but it’s ok. They know me here…
- Lead me not into temptation; I can find it myself.
- Don’t get your knickers in a knot; it solves nothing and makes you walk funny.
- When life gives you lemons in 2008, turn it into lemonade then mix it with vodka.
- Remember: Every good looking, sweet, single male is someone else’s ex-boyfriend!
Romance writer Nadia Lee blends elements of paranormal, fantasy and science fiction into her works. A former management consultant, she has lived in four different countries and speaks 2.5 languages. She writes contemporary romance under the name Angelle Trieste.
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Posted by Nadia on Apr 20, 2008 in
Uncategorized Check out Jennifer’s trailer for The Role of Lifetime! It’s quite cute and conveys the tone of the story perfectly.
Romance writer Nadia Lee blends elements of paranormal, fantasy and science fiction into her works. A former management consultant, she has lived in four different countries and speaks 2.5 languages. She writes contemporary romance under the name Angelle Trieste.
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Posted by Nadia on Apr 8, 2008 in
Uncategorized From Angela James’s Blog
Yesterday was the release day for a really special charity project, Nothing But Red. (Giveaway at the bottom of the post)
The purpose of Nothing But Red is to bring attention to the issue of violence against women worldwide, as well as the continuing need for equality, through art—both written and visual—and by raising money for a charity that strives to help women of all faiths, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds, with the support of dedicated volunteers who share a desire to promote equality.
From the Press Room section of the Nothing But Red website:
Nothing But Red, the anthology of literary and visual arts inspired by the impassioned plea of Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon in response to the “honor killing” of 17-year-old Du’a Khalil Aswad, is now available for purchase. Sales of the anthology, which is currently available in multiple formats at www.lulu.com/nothingbutred, will benefit the international human rights organization Equality Now.
“I’ve met some amazing people who’ve worked incredibly hard to put this book together over the last year, whether as contributors or volunteers,” said Skyla Dawn Cameron, originator and editor-in-chief of Nothing But Red. “We can’t change Du’a’s fate – but we can let the world know that there are people who still care. That’s where this fight really happens: with each of us, challenging ourselves to do something to make the world better.”
The 313-page collection, which can be purchased as a trade paperback for $15.95 or as a pdf-format e-book for $5.95, is being released on the one-year anniversary of the death of Aswad. An Iraqi adherent of the Yazidi religion, Aswad was stoned to death by family members and neighbors; her brutal beating and murder was captured in a graphic video and spread on the Internet.
Shortly after learning of the murder, Joss Whedon, creator of the television shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly, penned an emotional response on the website Whedonesque.com. His post, which built from the topic of Aswad’s murder to the contemplation of misogyny’s transcendence of culture, religion and era, ended on an appeal to his fans to do something active to change the cycle.
“True enlightened activism is the only thing that can save humanity from itself…” Whedon wrote. “Her face was nothing but red.”
Taking its title from those words, Nothing But Red is a response to Whedon’s call to action, which is included as an essay in the volume. A full list of contributors can be found at nothingbutred.wordpress.com.
Equality Now was chosen as the recipient of the anthology’s proceeds due to Whedon’s public support of the organization and its mission to “[voice] a worldwide call for justice and equality for women,” as stated on Equality Now’s website.
I had a very (very, very) small part in helping with this anthology–in fact, it might make some of my authors happy to know that I actually missed a deadline. Very frustrating (but I do tell you all that it happens, and now I’m proof of that, unfortunately). But I got to read some of the pieces included in this book and they’re a mix of fiction and non-fiction, but all are moving and powerful.
Please buy a copy of Nothing But Red and help raise awareness for violence against women. Visit www.lulu.com/nothingbutred to purchase your copy! The full colour eBook is $5.95, and the black and white trade paperback is $15.95. All profits (about $4 per book) will go to Equality Now.
Romance writer Nadia Lee blends elements of paranormal, fantasy and science fiction into her works. A former management consultant, she has lived in four different countries and speaks 2.5 languages. She writes contemporary romance under the name Angelle Trieste.
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Posted by Cyn on Apr 2, 2008 in
Uncategorized The wind is blowing today, and it’s cold. Cold enough to wear a hat, wear mittens, drink hot chocolate. The problem is–it’s Spring, dammit. I know it’s Spring, because the Red Sox are playing.
I think this is a better sign of the season than something like…daffodils.
For one thing, my neighbor across the street has a bedful of them, quivering yellow in the weak April sun that shines on them all day. My daffs, on the other hand, still haven’t poked more than an inch of leaves out of their shadowy spot near my front steps. I know that there’s not more Spring on the other side of the street, just more sun; either way, the flowers are no indication of the season. And up in Maine, where my friend lives, there’s still snow on the ground. There’s nothing Spring-like about snow.
Nope.
But the Sox are playing. They play across the street, they play at my house, they even play in Maine. In fact, they played in Japan a week ago. Whereever you hear or see the game–that’s a sure sign of Spring. Even better, it’s a reminder of Summer days ahead…long, hot summer days. Imagine this: The lazy sound of Joe Castiglione, the sound of the neighbor’s lawn mower and the smell of freshly cut grass…the scent of burgers on the grill. Outside, the air is still, humid. There’s the sound of someone’s air conditioner…birds singing…cicadas whirring, maybe. Kids playing. “That’s a hit and…it’s outta here! A homerun by Manny!”
I can almost taste the tangy lemonade in the sweaty glass, feel the sun on my neck as I rock in the swing on my back deck…it’s Summer.
Or it will be, as soon as we can get through this cold and windy Spring. As long as the Sox are playing, there’s hope!
Cynthia Selwyn (aka C.D. Yates) is the trapped-at-home mom of three and wife of one. When she's not hanging around with her Critters, she's editing for one of several e-publishers, writing erotica for Breathless Press or trying to get her characters (and her four-year-old) to behave.
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