You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming. Alan, age 10
No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you’re stuck with. Kristen, age 10
What is the right age to get married?
Twenty-three is the best age because you’ve known the person forever by then. Camille, age 10
How can a stranger tell if two people are married?
You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids. Derrick, age 8
What do you think your mom and dad have in common?
Both don’t want any more kids. Lori, age 8
What do most people do on a date?
Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough. Lynn, age 8
On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date. Martin, age 10
When is it okay to kiss someone?
When they’re rich. Pam, age 7
The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn’t want to mess with that. Curt, age 7
The rule goes like this: if you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It’s the right thing to do. Howard, age 8
Is it better to be single or married?
It’s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them. Anita, age 9
How would the world be different if people didn’t get married?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn’t there? Kevin, age 8
How would you make a marriage work?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck. Rick, age 10
I was thinking about movies, which I like as much as books. But, in an entirely different way.
1) I love great dialogue–funny, romantic, poignant, scary it’s all good as long as there are a couple of great lines I’m going to repeat in my head over and over again.
2) There does need to be a story, but it can be much slighter. It is a visual medium. The right actors, the right camera shots, and a million details can be conveyed without an elaborate storyline.
3) I love underdogs and long odds and desperate chances.
4) I like to visit another world,place, or time. I was enthralled by the Duchess, set in Regency England. Oh my! I was equally riveted by Star Wars, and the Terminator. They are all far from my everyday life.
5) I like musicals. I seem to be their only fan.
6) I like romantic comedies,action packed thrillers, but not usually scary movies.
As I write this, I’m reading Thomas Perry’s Metzger’s Dog, which is brilliant, exciting, and funny. Makes me regret not reading it sooner.
But, I so love the Jane Whitefield series that I worried I’d be disappointed. Yeah, that sounds irrational to me too.
Experience with authors who write more than one series, or more than one genre, has made me wary. There are few voices that work for me whatever they’re writing.
Since I write multiple series myself, my prejudice is ever more weird.
Another, slightly more robust Iris Reticulata. Located across the yard from the blue variety–they bloom at least a week earlier. For more information about these little charmers you can google away or simply go here .
When I set goals for completing so many words a day or a week, I try to be realistic. Most of the time I achieve my objective. But, other times…life happens and interferes with my plans.
Last week I caught a cold. After stumbling around for a couple of days trying to pretend I was fine, I decided sick leave should be a perk of self-employment.
Now, I’ve recovered from the cold, but all the normal daily living tasks have piled up. So, I decided vacation days should also be a perk of self-employment.
I’m a little dismayed how easily I can fill my days without a word getting written. Hopefully, dedication returns–soon.
Are you a self-starter or do you need outside motivation?
Here’s the long blurb for Dalila’s Choice . Have I mentioned it’s available this month?
Arriving in orbit around Enyo, Dalila is prepared to carry out her orders to conquer the hostile warriors by any means necessary. But, warriors shoot first and ask no questions. Blasted out the sky, her damaged ship plunges into a stormy sea. Rescued by intimidating twin brothers, she is stranded on a remote island. Her weapon training, hand-to-hand combat skills, and sketchy mind control instructions didn’t prepare her for dealing with the overwhelmingly male warriors. In desperation, she wields a dangerous new weapon, sex appeal.
The attraction between the three of them is a two-edged blade, slicing her as deeply as it does the men. She’s instantly drawn to Kelvar, who saved her from drowning. His raw male instincts, strength, and honor fail to hide a tender heart. His twin, Dexon secured her damaged spacecraft, incurring serious injury. When she tends his wound, she awakens a potent desire. Now, she’s caught between two men. Their law demands she chose. She has only three days to decide. One twin will be her mate for life. The other will die. But, how can she choose between the two fierce warriors, when both have captured her heart?
When I’m looking for a hero, strictly for the sake of bringing you the best possible story I can deliver, I’ve given some thought to what makes a man sexy as hell attractive.
Here’s the short list:
1) A nice body. Now, six-packs and perfection are all well and good but he doesn’t need to be perfect like this guy.
2) Honorable, even bad boys have to have standards.
3) Flaws, perfect is just plain irritating, and besides, it makes me suspicious about what he’s hiding.
4) Loyalty, what kind of hero wouldn’t stand by his friends and, more importantly, his woman?
5) Smart, sorry but the dumb guys don’t get the starring roles
6) Strong, inside and out he’s got to have courage–this doesn’t mean he’s never scared, just that he does the right thing anyway.
The other day, Sheila blogged about e-readers, you can read her post here. .
Strangely, I’d just read an article on the same subject. You can find it here .
But, I’ll summarize for those who are too busy to surf. Just substitute horse for print book and car for e-book. Are they perfect? No. Are there still issues to work out before everyone is using them? Yes. Are they inevitable? Yes.
If you’re spitting and hissing, not me, never. I’m all sympathy, I’d much rather ride a horse than drive a car myself. But, technology offers irresistible convenience.
The mech warrior triad is an irresistible combination of heavy metal bodies, strong minds, and true hearts. Each man has special talents vital to rescuing Minka. Now their mission is to win her love.
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Just for the Valentine's Day Dom 101 class, fiery Miranda agrees to play the sassy sub -- definite type casting. But since she’s crushed on Tey forever, can she resist giving him all that he demands?
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All Holly wants for Christmas is a dom to call her own. All Colin wants for Christmas is a sweet little slave and some red rope. It should have been so easy… Why the hell did she have to be human?
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When both Hunter and Tru bond with Amber their mating triangle threatens everything they hold dear.
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Determined to help rescue the princess, Cassandra agrees to act as the dragons’ sex slave, but can she guard her heart from the dominant males?
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Camille, a plump, sweet-natured breeder, is caught in New Eden’s endless war with Baldor. Her mates, Jaxon and Aegis, need cunning and courage to rescue her. They need a miracle to capture her heart.
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Werewolf-whisper Daniel is the only one who can heal Scarlet’s broken werewolf connection. If he succeeds then the pack’s needs will eclipse his claim on her heart. But if he fails, they'll both die.
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A lonely woman finds passion with a dominant much younger lover, when she tries to leave she learns her new master plays for keeps.
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One dangerous warrior woman plus two rogue demon males equals a love to threaten an empire.
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Getting paid to watch Eduardo is Desiree’s dream assignment, but when he reaches out to her, crossing the line, everything changes.
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Deep in her secret heart, she lusts for a sexy pirate who’d be her master and commander in the bedroom. But, this man may be too dangerous Read more >>>
She finds paradise in the arms of twin brothers, but their law demands she chose one warrior to mate and one to die.
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One woman, two men, three wounded hearts--though already mated their love is still forbidden.
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When both Hunter and Tru bond with Amber their mating triangle threatens everything they hold dear.
Determined to help rescue the princess, Cassandra agrees to act as the dragons’ sex slave, but can she guard her heart from the dominant males?
Camille, a plump, sweet-natured breeder, is caught in New Eden’s endless war with Baldor. Her mates, Jaxon and Aegis, need cunning and courage to rescue her. They need a miracle to capture her heart.
Werewolf-whisper Daniel is the only one who can heal Scarlet’s broken werewolf connection. If he succeeds then the pack’s needs will eclipse his claim on her heart. But if he fails, they'll both die.
A lonely woman finds passion with a dominant much younger lover, when she tries to leave she learns her new master plays for keeps.
One dangerous warrior woman plus two rogue demon males equals a love to threaten an empire.
Getting paid to watch Eduardo is Desiree’s dream assignment, but when he reaches out to her, crossing the line, everything changes.
Deep in her secret heart, she lusts for a sexy pirate who’d be her master and commander in the bedroom. But, this man may be too dangerous
She finds paradise in the arms of twin brothers, but their law demands she chose one warrior to mate and one to die.
One woman, two men, three wounded hearts--though already mated their love is still forbidden.
