I don’t often mix my fiction and nonfiction writing worlds, but I wanted to share my news regarding my YA Gothic Romance series. So hope on over to my writer’s blog and check out my news…
I’ll be back next week with a wrap up of the GT Myths series and a little poll….
HAPPY SEPTEMBER!!! I am so excited for today. From today through 9/7 I am participating in the blog giveaway hop sponsored by I Am A Reader Not A Writer and Buried In Books. With over 300 blogs participating, there are literally TONS of books and bookish things being given away.
For this giveaway, I thought I’d give away some copies of my favorite reads for gifted kids, written specifically FOR KIDS!
The Smart Teens Guide to Living with Intensity
The Gifted Teen Survival Guide (revised)
101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids
Way to have some fun…Yes???
So, I thought we should have some fun today and have YOU, my readers, answer one easy question:
What is the craziest, funniest, or just play “huh?” thing your child has said?
Go ahead, lay it on me…
Okay – so I didn’t get this post up last night. Why, you ask? I was having way to much fun doing this:
What’s up today -
This is so much fun!
I love road trips – hitting the open road, top down, blasting the tunes with nothing but adventure ahead of me. Yeah, I’m sure it’s the California girl in me, but long drives and I are a match made in heaven.
When I was in my late teens, early twenties, I took lots of road trips – whether it was to NYC (from my college in upstate NY) for a weekend of fun, a trip to DC to watch the fireworks, or a trip to Seattle just to see the Sound, I am no stranger to the open road.
Of course, once I married 20-something years ago, my solo trips became duo trips. And when I had my firstborn 14 years ago, kids were also part of the fun.
I’ll admit it, as much as I LOVE taking trips with my family, there is something fabulous about going alone.
So, for the first time in nearly twenty years, I am on the road sans family. WOO HOO!
Now, road trips are NOT complete without a few supplies.
Like Pandora for the tunes.
Great audio-books for those times when tunes aren’t cutting it.
A cooler full of Diet Pepsi (or water, when I am being healthy)
And snacks.
What are you “essentials” for road trips??
Happy Monday everyone! I’m pretty fried from my marathon revising, marathon cleaning, and marathon puzzle making this weekend. That and the HOURS I spent rebuilding my website. It’s not quite ready to go live, but hopefully by next week.
Perhaps my favorite part of the weekend, however, was strolling into my local Barnes & Noble store and seeing this:
AHHH!!!!! I have to tell you, I was chatting with Elana at the exact time I found her book and I nearly screamed out loud. In fact, I think I scared one potential reader with my excitement (after I made sure she bought a copy of the book!).
It was just so very amazing to see her book on the shelf. My teen was thrilled too, especially after she saw her name in he acknowledgements (she was one of Elana’s first Teen readers). In fact, she was so thrilled to be included she made Elana a very special present that I will be giving to her tomorrow (EEP!).
See – lots of excitement this weekend!
Oh, and don’t forget - today is day one of the Elana Johnson POSSESSION Launch Festival of Awesome! Today, go to Beth Revis’s site and comment to enter to win a signed copy of POSSESSION and learn the secret time that you need to use the Twitter hashtag #taggedPOSSESSION to win another signed copy of POSSESSION!
Time to announce the winner of the POSSESS Arc giveaway….
LISA @ FIC TALK!
WOO HOO!!!
Be sure to come back all week as the POSSESSION Giveaway of AWESOME begins. And on that note, I am leaving for Utah early Tuesday morning, so I won’t be around much. I’ll still be blogging, but I doubt I’ll be online. See you all when I get back….and yes, I will have TONS of pictures to share!
What better way than by entering contests for fabulous books and arcs or playing around on twitter, right? {{Say right}}
First, I should probably warn you – I’ve been playing around with my social media sites and yea, things are a mess!
So, as you excuse the mess be sure to enter these contests:
And since we are talking about POSSESSION, have you seen the #taggedPOSSESSION love on twitter? If not, here is a sneak peek:
So excited to read Possession by Elana Johnson! COME OUT NOW PLEASE. Check it out, guys! #taggedPOSSESSION—
(@exhalaient) June 04, 2011
<–I've been tagged! Good thing POSSESSION comes out soon. #taggedPOSSESSION http://bit.ly/h7yxgh—
(@bethrevis) June 04, 2011
I'm really excited to read this book! #taggedPOSSESSION.—
Allison Miller (@Allyteamgale) June 04, 2011
OH MY HECK. Drop everything and get #taggedPOSSESSION http://bit.ly/ko3NJ2 (@bethrevis and others)—
Elana Johnson (@ElanaJ) June 03, 2011
Have you been tagged? Here are some amazing reasons why you should be…FREE BOOKS! http://t.co/qzC0gil #taggedPOSSESSION—
Christine Fonseca (@chrstinef) June 03, 2011
To get in on the action, grab the picture on the right. if you want it personalized, let me know and I can add your twitter avatar right to it!
Have a great weekend, and come back tomorrow when I announce the winner of the arc for POSSESS.
Next week is full of more contests and lots of summertime fun!
AHHH!!!! I’ve been waiting for nearly three years for next week – the week that one of my best friends launches her baby into the world.
I am so dang excited for this. In fact, I planned a trip to Utah just so I can see her and be part of the crazy fun (and yes, take lots of pictures).
Have you figured out what I’m talking about yet?
That’s right – My CP, BFF and all around fabu person ELANA JOHNSON is officially releasing POSSESSION into the world next week. (and BTW, for those who have been wondering…there is SO MUCH MORE Possession to come – check out this post)
As part of the festivities, a bunch of us got together to show some love and give stuff away. And we need your help…
All next week, we’re hosting a mini-love-tour for Elana and POSSESSION–with prizes every single day. We’re pulling out all the stops: there are vlogs and blogs and Twitter and more!
We have tons of copies of POSSESSION to give away–all signed by our amazing Elana (and since Shannon contacted her publicist, this is all one big huge surprise for Elana!)
Meanwhile, we really want to get the word out to people about Elana, her book, and this launch extravaganza! So, to entice you to share the love, we have FIVE SIGNED COPIES OF POSSESSION to give to people who spread the word about POSSESSION. There are LOTS of ways to win–and everything you do garners you more entries!
To enter, click here and complete the form. The contest deets are below.
Also: Right click on the image at the right and use it as your avatar in Twitter or Facebook for more entries! 
Okay, I know I said I was posting recipes on Fridays, but I have some special events planned over the next couple of Fridays, so I’m doing a recipe post today…
About Berries.
See, I love berries – Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberries – I love them all! This recipe is one of my favs and a great way to enjoy summer fruit.
Minted Fruit
Make a syrup of 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/3 cup water and about 5 fresh mint leaves. Heat until the sugar is fully dissolved and let simmer for about 6 minutes. Cool for at least 30 minutes.
While the syrup is cooling, combine 6 cups of sliced nectarines, 1 cup raspberries and 1 cup blueberries. (You can adjust the fruit combos and amounts to suit your personal taste)
Pour cooled syrup over the fruit and lightly toss. ENJOY!
(**Adapted from “Minted Melon Medley“, Pampered Chef Casual Cooking, p. 37)
Do you have a favorite summer fruit recipe?
