Month: December 2010

Eye, Eye!

Eldest Son is having laser eye surgery today. Yes, I’ve been dreaming of this image all night. I have no idea if he’s nervous. I don’t want to ask for fear of making him nervous. I’m nervous enough for both of us.

My Liege and I will be there, in the waiting room, I suppose. And later E.S. has to wear sunglasses even though it’s the dead of winter. He’s having PRK. The other option is LASIK. But E.S.’s corneas require PRK.

Youngest Son comes home from university in another ten or so days. The plan was to fit E.S.’s surgery between E.S.’s finals and Y.S. coming home.

Wish E.S. a speedy recovery!

Wish my nerves won’t fray!

I’ll post an update later.

Red Sage Give-Aways

More holiday give-aways!

My alter ego’s publisher, Red Sage, is hosting Rock Around December with Red Sage. The contest runs until December 31st.

From the Red Sage blog:

During the month of December, keep your finger on the pulse of the Red Sage Blog, and leave a comment on any post to be entered to win a prize pack. We’re talking signed print copies of the Secrets Anthology, a list of the hottest freakin’ e-books on the market, some e-books that haven’t even been released yet, and goodies galore. You might even find some delicious chocolate showing up on your doorstep in addition to the eye candy our book covers provide. The covers and trailers here are only some of the prizes the winner will receive.

So follow the blog. Comment. It’s that simple. The more comments you leave, the more times your name is dropped into a hat.

Note, when you read, “follow the blog. Comment,” that doesn’t mean to comment on MY blog to win a free book. You can comment here if you like (you know, to tell me how wonderful I am), but understand it won’t enter you in the contest. Comment on the Red Sage blog to enter the contest. I’m just passing along the info because I’m gracious, charitable, and humble. Of course, you already knew that.

Have fun!

Audiolark Holiday Give-Aways

AudioLark is the audiobook publisher for HEAD OVER HEELS and BORROWING ALEX (release dates TBA). AudioLark and its sister site for erotic romance audio books, AudioMinx, are hosting holiday give-aways.

Just visit either site and click on the Free Book Give-Away Link to download Christmas in an Elevator by Kay Murky.

They’re also giving away free audiobooks to newsletter subscribers. Visit either site for details.

A Gift of Thanks This Holiday Season

By Diana Cosby

Gifts come in many shapes and sizes, but I believe the most precious ones are those delivered from the heart.  It’s so easy to get caught up in the mayhem of life, particularly during the hustle and bustle of the Holidays, but every day, there are people amidst the chaos who help you, who take time out of their busy lives to make a difference in yours. This year, why not return that gift?

This holiday season, as wrapped gifts exchange hands, I ask you to pause, reflect on those who’ve truly made a difference in your life, and if possible, find a special way to say thank you.  This can be a simple gesture—something like a greeting card, a bouquet of flowers, or a heartfelt poem.  Maybe you could bake someone their favorite cookies?  Or, present them a coupon book filled with everyday chores, which they can tear out and give you to do on those trying days when they really need a helping hand.  The absolute best gift you can offer another person is one given from the heart.  And when special-delivered, without any strings attached, it touches their own.

This Christmas, I’m making gift baskets filled with my favorite homemade things, such as macadamia-butterscotch chip cookies, shortbread, double chocolate-orange-pecan biscotti, Vermont maple syrup, orange-lemon-maple syrup marmalade and more.  With each one, I’m sharing a part of myself with the other person.

What ideas can you think of?  Remember—the more original and inventive, the more fun!  🙂  I can’t wait to hear your ideas!

My gift to you, one of my favorite recipes: Butterfinger Ice-cream Pie!

Snickers Ice-cream Pie

.Oreo pie shell

.½ gallon Snickers ice cream

.Cool whip

.Chocolate fudge ice cream topping

.Caramel ice cream topping

.One Snickers chocolate bar chopped up

Place 1 quart of softened Snickers Ice-cream cream into Oreo pie shell and smooth out flat.  Place ½ inch or slightly more thick layer of cool whip.  Drizzle on the chocolate fudge and caramel ice cream toppings.  Sprinkle with chopped Snickers chocolate bar.  Put plastic top on and freeze.

*I usually make this a couple of days in advance and leave it on a flat shelf in the freeze.  This takes less than 5 minutes to make, and 1/2 gallon will make two pies.  Enjoy!

I sincerely wish everyone health, friendship and happiness this holiday season, a time when the best gift of all is the gift of yourself—that one-of-kind present that can make a difference in the life of another.

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Please leave a comment to enter win HIS CONQUEST. If you’re reading this blog through a feed at Amazon, Facebook, Goodreads or another social network, please note that you need to leave your comment at www.museinterrupted.com to enter.

The back cover blurb for HIS CONQUEST and Diana’s bio are in yesterday’s post. Visit Diana’s website to learn more about her and her books.

Diana Cosby Guest Blogs Tomorrow!

Kensington historical romance author Diana Cosby visits the blog tomorrow—my last guest for 2010. I haven’t yet decided if I’m hosting guest bloggers for 2011, so spread the word about Diana’s visit. This might your last (get it while it’s hot!) chance to win a free book from my blog!

Diana’s post is titled, A Gift of Thanks This Holiday Season, and she’s giving away a copy of the third title in her MacGruder brother series, HIS CONQUEST. Please leave a comment in the comment trail of tomorrow’s post to enter. Not in today’s post. Tomorrow’s. 🙂

About HIS CONQUEST:

“His Conquest—one part heaven, one part sin.” Award-winning Author – Rebecca Sinclair

THE ONLY MAN WHO COULD SAVE HER

Linet Dancort will not be sold. But that’s essentially what her brother intends to do—to trade her like so much chattel to widen his already vast scope of influence. Linet will seize any opportunity to escape her fate—and opportunity comes in the form of a rebel prisoner locked in her brother’s dungeon, predatory and fearsome, and sentenced to hang in the morning.

WOULD FIRST NEED SAVING HIMSELF

Seathan MacGruder, Earl of Grey, is not unused to cheating death. But even this legendary Scottish warrior is surprised when a beautiful Englishwoman creeps to his cell and offers him his freedom. What Linet wants in exchange, though—safe passage to the Highlands—is a steep price to pay. For the only thing more dangerous than the journey through embattled Scotland is the desire that smolders between these two fugitives the first time they touch . . .

About Diana:

U.S. Navy Chief Meteorologist/Oceanographer, Diana Cosby began her last tour in the military by re-enlisting on the back of a camel in Tangier, Africa. With 32 moves and an incredible career, she decided to create characters who reflected the amazing cultures and people she’s met over the years. Her years of living in Europe influenced her decision to write in the medieval time frame, hence the MacGruder brothers were born. Diana now lives in Texas and in her spare time volunteers for Habitat For Humanity, Ducks Unlimited and other charities.

“Readers will fall in love with this third MacGruder Brother.” – Romantic Times

“Diana Cosby weaves fabulous tales of Medieval Scottish romance.”  NYT Best-selling Author – Pam Palmer

“Diana Cosby’s writing reminds me of the great Kathleen Woodiwiss!” Author Liz Lipperman, Berkley Prime Crime

“But I’m a Talent!”

This video is making the rounds. I love the mechanical voices and how the bear on the left doesn’t listen to ANY advice from those gone before him. You’re right, buddy. None of us know what we’re talking about. We’re just trying to hold you down.

Follow your dreams! But educate yourself along the way.