July 13, 2006

SMELLING ‘ROSES’ …

Pardon me while I enjoy the wildflowers. They’re here for such a short while. Got me thinking how different my home will look in another three months or so … when my book comes out . Nothing like the seasons to remind one how transient things are. Yet how consistent … Oy … .stop me! There I go again!

I’m still deep into my reading pile — trying some wonderful authors for the first time. Among them: Harlan Coben, Peter Straub, John Sandford. What? No romance, you say aghast!!?? No, but these guys can really move their readers — make ‘em scared, make ‘em feel … and apart from pleasure, it helps to study the bestselling masters, no? Well, that’s my story. And I’m sticking to it.

Oh … and a quick thank-you to Nicole Burnham for introducing my youngest to romance. Thanks to ‘Niki’s’ pacey, fun YA romances, DD#2 — a dark fantasy and science fiction junkie — has expanded her scope and lovin’ it! And she’s probably hooked for life. You’ve done your bit for our genre, Nicole. Good on you!!!

1. On July 13th, 2006 at 5:18 pm
   Toni Anderson Says:
   

   I like Harlan Coben and have been tempted by John Sandford too. Always good to read across genres–especially the bestsellers!!!

2. On July 13th, 2006 at 5:20 pm
   Toni Anderson Says:
   

   oooo–pressed the button too soon.

   yeah for DD. Hope she likes it

3. On July 13th, 2006 at 5:59 pm
   Meretta Says:
   

   I haven’t read many Harlen Coben’s. John Sandford, hmmm? Don’t you know my TBR pile is already teetering, Loreth?

   YAY for DD. It’s awesome to see kids reading. THere’s nothing like a great book.

4. On July 13th, 2006 at 8:00 pm
   Bailey Stewart Says:
   

   Scary huh? Have you tried Thomas H. Cook?

   I can’t wait for the season to change because its so dang hot here! Really! Honest!

   Did you know I can’t see any of the pictures on your blog? Is anybody else having this problem or is it just another extension of my week?

5. On July 13th, 2006 at 8:15 pm
   Loreth Says:
   

   Oh Bummer — is anyone else having trouble seeing the photos?? Pleeeze let me know.

   And duh Bailey .. I think she means ‘cool’ as in ‘hip’. Is Texas hip?? LOL maybe I’m wrong. Maybe Atlanta is REALLY HOT

   going to search for Thomas ….

6. On July 13th, 2006 at 8:19 pm
   Loreth Says:
   

   So, Bailey, can you see that a pic is SUPPOSED to be there … or just nothing at all?? Ack, that might mean my posts make little sense because I like to tie them into the photo.

7. On July 13th, 2006 at 8:27 pm
   Toni Anderson Says:
   

   I sometimes get no picture (none this time) but when I post a message the picture appeasr–behold

   not this time. Roses are missing!!

8. On July 14th, 2006 at 6:34 am
   meretta Says:
   

   Nothing for me at the moment. Roses or otherwise.

9. On July 14th, 2006 at 8:20 am
   Bailey Stewart Says:
   

   Oh, Texas is hip because I’m here.

   Just a box with a red “x” in it.

10. On July 14th, 2006 at 12:33 pm
    Toni Anderson Says:
    

    Oh man–I don’t have a red X.

    

11. On July 14th, 2006 at 8:36 pm
    Toni Anderson Says:
    

    Yes!!

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