Thursday, August 31, 2006

Final Days, New Beginnings, and Warlock Spells

Yay! My new release from Samhain Publishing is here - Under a Warlock's Spell!

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Today is also the final day of Moonglade Elite Author's Grand Opening Celebration - though that doesn't mean we won't still celebrate, lol. It's your last chance to sign up for our newsletter and blog to be eligible for the sexy gift basket! It's also the final day of our month long book-giveaway. Today's book is Butterfly Kisses by yours truly :)

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The Story Board is making its own grand opening appearance. My former Ann Cory group has been rennovated and spruced up. Plus I'm more of a team player and didn't want the group to be just about me - I have a website, a newsletter, and this here blog for that. SO - I invite all authors(of any and all genres), publishers, editors, book reviewers, artists, and readers to come over and be part of the story.

In addition to being a place for networking and catering to the important readers, we will be offering Showcase days for publishers, artists, and authors, Blog reviews, Interviews, Promo opportunities, as well as hosting events.With the help of Mia Romano, Karen Erickson, Emma Petersen, and Madison Chase we will be making this a fun and worthwhile place. So, come check us out and join the The Story Board.

I am soooooo not ready for it to be the last day of August. I have a million and one things to do and one is my newsletter. Me thinks it will be a little late - darn it. My son starts school soon and it's met with mixed reactions. I enjoy our time together, and I also know I get more done when I have the house to myself. I'll miss him and I'll have moments where I'll be lonely. I guess this guy will have to keep me company now:

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Uh no, I'm not complaining ;)

I received a nice new review for Vampire Hunter: Book 1 - Vintages from Enchanted Ramblings:

4.5 Magical Wands from Enchanted Ramblings

Regan gets more than she expects. The suspense and action move the story along quickly, almost too quickly, but this is a good vampire read with interesting characters and sizzling sensual tension.
Reviewer:Astrae

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*** Question of the Day Of these guys who play doctors on TV, which one would you want as your doctor: 1) George Clooney 2) John Stamos 3) Noah Wyle or 4) Shane West

My choice?

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Well I think I had other things to say, but my poor tired brain is shutting down. A 3-day weekend is coming up and I'm going to see what there is going on around town. First on the agenda is school supply shopping. Hope everyone has a great rest of the week!

Monday, August 28, 2006

Memories, Eclipses, MEA Blog, and Question of the Day!

I'm happy to report that I did get to relax a little this weekend. I could use more of that, but the next few weekends are packed with things to do, so we're looking at maybe October. The beach was lovely, as always.


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We also picked up my mother's hutch. It looks very beautiful in our dining room - it was something she wanted me to have. I'm between emotions on it. I cry, I smile, and I remember special times when I look at it. I miss her very much.

I'm cranking up a little Bonnie Tyler right now. Holding Out for a Hero and Total Eclipse of the Heart were HOT songs while I was growing up, and I LOVED them!

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I totally rocked out to those songs and sang them with my friends in the car at the top of my lungs. They often fit my mood when I broke up with or got hooked up with a guy. Yeah, I still love those old songs and get fired up when I hear them.

It's Monday and you know what that means - BLOGGING WITH ME at Moonglade Elite Authors Blog


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Yep, that's right. Pic of a hottie - or two, excerpts, reviews, jokes, a giveaway of Under a Warlock's Spell coming August 29th from Samhain Publishing, and more! I hope you'll join me :) Also, the book of the day is Flex Appeal: Mystical Sign Series from Venus Press. Blog and sign up for the newsletter to be eligible!

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I will also be giving away a copy of Butterfly Kisses on Wednesday - the final day of our book giveaway.

We're coming down to the wire of our month-long grand opening of Moonglade Elite Authors where one lucky person will win the ULTIMATE gift basket. There is still time to join the newsletter and blog with us to get a chance! It's hard to turn down such an elaborate gift! I can't wait to find out who I have to bribe...ahem...I mean - who I get to congratulate! lol

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So what else is new? Well - as I've been mentioning - my social Ann Cory Crew group is getting a major makeover. We're counting down the 4 days before our name change. Things to expect in the new groups include:

**New Name - announced soon.
**5 Moderators - Myself, Madison Chase, Mia Romano, Karen Erickson,
and Emma Petersen
**We will be doing Author Showcase Days - Come sign up with us for a
full day that is all about Y-O-U! If you're interested, please sign
up in the Database. Please note: ALL genres are welcome, it is not
only for erotic romance!
**We will be doing Author and Character Interviews - if you'd like to
be interviewed please sign up in the Database. Please note: ALL
genres are welcome, it is not only for erotic romance
**We will be doing Blog Reviews - if you're interested in having your
blog reviewed - please sign up in the Database
**Hosting Genre Days, Reader Appreciation Days, Publisher
Appreciation Days, and other events
**Post your new releases and upcoming releases in the Database
**Post your covers in the Photo Section
**Add your Links to the Links Page
And this is just the beginning. On Monday, Karen Erickson, one of our
new moderators, will be giving you an introduction :) Please join me
in welcoming our new moderators!

For those who asked, yes my son DID get his guitar class - so both he and I are very excited. I'm happy he'll be adding some music to his day, and he's happy to look forward to at least one class at school, lol. This is his last full week to be lazy and sleep in, so he's not exactly a happy camper.

My new contest is up at my site - and your chance to win your very own Romance In A Box

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Details can be found Here

I'm tossing confetti everywhere over my very first review of Melting Iron. Euro Reviews gave it 4.5 Flags

Ann Cory gives us an astonishingly heartwarming story of love found in the face of a terrifying historical event. Daniel and Evelynn, as well as her maid Bess, are appealing characters, and Brandt, although abusive and mean, is also written as a three-dimensional character, not just a stereotype. I recommend this one.
Reviewed by Annie

Read full review Here

Under a Warlock's Spell comes out Tuesday, August 29th and I'm super psyched. I will also be posting excerpts at Novelspotters for Samhain Author's Day. I'll be there around 5pm EST if you'd like to join me

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Other new reviews include:

Egyptian Cotton - 4 Angels from FAR

Egyptian Cotton is a fabulous story that will have most readers asking where they can get a set of those sheets. Amber and Seth have some heated scenes that could light a fire without any matches. Ms. Cory pens such a fascinating blend of wonderful characters that it is worth reading more than once, with imagery that makes the reader get a feel of all the visualizations of Egypt. The steam practically rises from the pages as Seth sets out to show Amber what a lifetime with him could mean for her always in his bed and his arms.
Reviewer - Linda L

Read full review Here

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Vampire Hunter: Book 1 - Vintages - 4 Angels from FAR

Regan and Garret are as different as two people can be yet that does not stop either of them trying to save the other, or giving their hearts. Miss Cory has a bright future ahead of her with this series, for which I am sure will be as satisfyingly suspenseful and erotic as Vintages is. I definitely will be eagerly awaiting the second installment in this awesome series.
Reviewer - Debbie

Read full review Here


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QUESTION OF THE DAY: If you had your pick of a hot guy to jump out of your birthday cake and give you a sexy dance, who would you want? Inquiring minds want to know!!


Okay, crunch week ahead, so off I go. Come blog with me!

Thursday, August 24, 2006

Pretty Packages and Warlock Spells

Hi out there! I'm the one waving frantically with big bags...under my eyes. I'm sleepy!

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This morning I'll be taking my son to his school where he'll get his school schedule and locker assigned, while I get the fun job of filling out forms :) Lucky me! School doesn't start until September 5th, but today is for all the 8th graders *gasp* to come in and get special instructions.

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My fingers are crossed he gets the guitar class he wants. It's a year long class where the kids are taught all about the guitar, its history, how to play different types, read music, and more. While he took 4 weeks of lessons over the summer, this goes much more in depth. I think he'll have a blast, so I sure hope he got it!

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Check out the photo of the Moonglade Elite Authors Grand Prize Gift Basket! Each prize is gift wrapped all pretty, and there are even some additional goodies thrown in. I can't tell you how lucky the winner will be! Make sure you sign up for our newsletter and blog with us to be eligible to win!

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I've been having a fantastic time blogging with everyone on Mondays at the Moonglade Elite Authors Blog and I wanted to thank everyone who has come out to support us! Today's Book Giveaway is - Peppermint Creek Inn by Jan Springer. It's a HOT read. Speaking of hot.....


Question of the Day - What is the sexiest food you'd want someone to feed you? For added inspiration, here's a photo of that someone who can't wait to feed you:

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In less than a week, Under a Warlock's Spell will be out! My fantasty erotic romance will be available August 29th from Samhain Publishing.
Blurb -

ISBN: 1-59998-091-6
Length: Category
Price: $4.50
Genre: Romance/Fantasy

Minna enjoys her life in the village, working hard and filling her nights with the passionate embrace of her soulmate, Derik. She has more then she ever imagined, until her world collapses. In her time of need, she is unaware that the one's closest to her covet her most.

Derik, a master craftsman, loves his work and his beautiful Minna. His days are filled with thoughts of the woman he loves, laying beside him, until the day he is captured and cursed. With a warlock manipulating his moves, he fights to hold onto his one desire.

An evil warlock has desires of his own. Blagden will kill anyone that gets in his way, regardless the price. His lust for power and greed makes him unstoppable. With his potent amulet he controls the minds of others, beginning with Derik, by turning him into a bloodthirsty monster. It is only the start of the twisted plot Blagden has weaved. As his attention turns to Minna, there are no holds barred. He knows she will be his.

Minna is given the power of shape shifting to aid in her search for Derik. Against all odds Minna must risk it all and bring Derik back to where their passion runs wild.

Can love survive in the darkest of times, when it is miles away and held hostage by a sinister force of evil?

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I'm also pleased to announce that my historical erotic romance novel Melting Iron will be going to print on October 17th! *tossing confetti* I love October. It's my birthday month and I'm a total Halloween freak! We'll also be celebrating our 1 year moving in anniversary :) So yeah, to have my book in print in the same month will be an added bonus!

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Speaking of Samhain - right now they're having some great stuff going on, including sales - so now's even a better time to grab a copy of Melting Iron! Details:

Lots of give-aways this week to celebrate our coming back online better than before!

All Ebooks are 10% off through Monday, August 28 to celebrate being back online and better than ever.

All Trade PRINT books are ON SALE too! 10% off cover price plus FREE Shipping!

Daily prizes plus, a Grand Prize to be awarded on Samhain, November 1st!
From now until September 30, 2006, every purchase** will count toward a drawing for an ebook reader!
The winner may choose between an eBookwise, a Palm Tungsten E2, or an HP IPAQ rx1950!

*heads up* There will be some changes at my Ann Cory Crew group. If you're a member already, I promise it will be painless. I'll be adding some mods to help host Reader Appreciation Days, Genre Weeks, Author Showcases, Interviews, and more. Thanks to Mia Romano, Karen Erickson, and Madison Chase we'll kick it up a notch and have some fun! First we'll have to come up with a new name. If you'd like to sign up for an Author Showcase day where it's all about YOU - send me an email to anncory_erotica@yahoo.com and we'll get you hooked up. I'll post the link here soon, or if you'd like to sign up now, click Here and the new changes will happen September 1st.

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Okay lovelies, I better go start my day. I hope yours is fantastic!

Monday, August 21, 2006

Sex at the Zoo and MEA blog day

I am having a heck of a time waking up today! We had a very busy and fun-filled weekend and today I feel like I've been run over by a bus a couple hundred times. Damn this getting old stuff. It was very warm all weekend, but I didn't mind too much, especially with a working air conditioner in our new car *BG* What a smooth ride!

Saturday we spent pretty much the whole day at the zoo with my brother. They had the new cougar crossing and ocelot exhibits up, which opened up the area that was closed off the last time we went in June, and that meant seeing the beavers and Bald Eagles. The ocelot was GORGEOUS!!

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We enjoyed the bird show, had lunch, and walked until we wanted to collapse. We also had the privilege of watching a baboon go at it with 5 of his lady baboons. It was wild, lol. Some other cool animals we got to see included:
a tree kangaraoo

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the Amur Tiger

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and the bright colored Lorikeets! We bought little nectar cups and they will rest on your hand or arm to drink!

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Of course my favorite was going through the butterfly tent.

Sunday we did the school clothes shopping for my son thing. It went surprisingly smooth. We gave our feet a rest at the theater and watched Talladega Nights. It was okay, had a few funny parts, but not near as funny as I'd hoped. I also didn't see a single preview of anything I was interested in.

Don't forget to join me today at the Moonglade Elite Authors Blog where I'll be blogging of and on throughout the day! As always I'll post up some fun stuff, excerpts, jokes, pics, and I just might give away a goodie or two! So come say hi :)

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Also, it's day 21 of our grand opening month and today's book giveaway is a downloadable copy of my book Mask of the Matador

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While you're at the Moonglade Elite Authors Site be sure to sign up for the newsletter and the new Birthday Club! Details are on the homepage :)

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I was pleased as punch to receive a couple nice reviews for Breaking in Levi:

Highly Recommended from Joyfully Reviewed, Reviewer Shannon
"A great read, with two strong characters looking for a chance at life. I found Breaking in Levi to be a quick read, but a very satisfying one. Recommended for anyone looking for a bad boy to have a little fun with!

Full Review Here


High Accolades from Sensual Reads and Reviews - Siobhan Kataen

"The story is short but engaging. Ann Cory is very descriptive, you can picture the grungy rest area it pulls you right into the story and doesn’t let you go. The characters are surprisingly well developed for a novella and the sex is scorching. Levi stole my heart. He rides a Harley, makes a girl dinner, and cleans the dishes afterward, definitely a man and a story worth keeping. I look forward to reading more of her work."
Read full review Here


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I'll leave you now with the question of the day: If your best friend said she was going to set you up on a blind date with one of five guys below, which one would you pick and why?
1) A pirate 2) A prince 3) A vampire 4) The lead singer of a hot rock and roll band 5) A cowboy

Thursday, August 17, 2006

FAR and Away

I'm sorry I haven't been as social this week - I think I exhausted myself the last couple of weeks between promos, edits, and chats, lol. I'm trying to listen to the doctor(this is new for me) and take it a little easier on myself. Currently I'm working on the second edits of Under a Warlock's Spell, a couple stories, and going through the galley for the printed version of Melting Iron, which will be availalbe October 17th! Yay, that is my birthday month, so it's even more exciting :)

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Today I'll be chatting it up about Melting Iron and Under a Warlock's Spell at the Samhain Authors chat going on at FAR today. I'll be popping in somewhere between 5 and 7pmEST if you'd like to join me.

Summer Heat 3 is now up at Fictionwise. The digest includes 7 sizzling stories along with my story Balls in her Court.

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The 1st issue of our Moonglade Elite Author's newsletter is ready and will be going out. Sign up if you haven't already!

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Blog with us and become a newsletter member to be automatically entered to win books and maybe even a basket filled with hot stuff!

There are all sorts of goodies coming from MEA, so be sure to visit our site. Today's book-a-day giveaway book is my book Arcadia.

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I'm jamming out to Pat Benatar's Invincible. I remember when I first heard this song I really got into it. It was at the time I was watching Legend of Billie Jean with Helen Slater and Christian Slater. I actually liked that movie, even though it's pretty cheesy to watch now. Anyhow, the song gets my adrenaline going.

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I'm looking forward to the weekend when we take the new car for a longer spin. We're going to the zoo and meeting up with my brother. They've just reopened the birds of prey section and are doing a grand opening of the new cougars and ocelot exhibits. We went in early June and these exhibits were underwraps, so I can't wait!

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Question of the day: What is your favorite fragrance/smell that you could spray all over yourself and be happy all day?

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Contest reminder: Today is the last day to enter my Butterfly Kisses contest. For details, click HERE. One winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to use at Cobblestone Press and the second winner will receive a bag of chocolate kisses and a beautiful butterfly book thong. Good luck!

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Back to edits I go. Everyone have a fab day! *tossin confetti*

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Monday, August 14, 2006

Shifters and Wheels

I had an action-packed weekend and I think I need a week to recover from it, lol.

We spent Saturday at the coast - along with the rest of the world, and managed to get in a little beach time. The weather was gorgeous and the waves of the ocean were calming.

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We had lunch at my dad's and bopped around town. We helped load the entertainment center he was giving us onto his truck and then he followed us to our place. It looks fantastic in our family room. We did pizza for dinner - very late - and I must have crawled into and passed out. I was exhausted.

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Sunday my son had a Pokemon tournament, so we drove him there and then sweetie and I went off and did our own thing. We watched Lady in the Water, which I enjoyed. I can see where some people may not have liked it, but it fit my mood yesterday and I thought it was well done, aside from some silly stuff in there.

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We also bought a new car! It's a 2006 Chevy Malibu in deep blue and oh baby I'm excited! *BG*

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Today I'll be bloggin at Moonglade Elite Authors Blog so come on over, I'll be giving away a copy of Night of the Nogitsune:Book 1 - Wanted. Also, if you have signed up for our newsletter and blog with us, you're eligible for today's Book-a-day-Giveaway - which is my book Melting Iron. And if that isn't enough, by being part of our newsletter and by blogging with us, you are automatically entered in for the hottest gift basket loaded with goodies. Hope to see you there!

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My newest shifter, Night of the Nogitsune, is now available from Silk's Vault, and is the first in a trilogy. Night of the Nogitsune:Book 1 - Wanted

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So, today I'm busy with promo, edits, writing, and updates.

Question of the day: If you were stranded on a beach but could have 1 fabulous meal magically appear - what would it be?

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Pop on over to MEA today and chat with me if you get a chance :) Off to report to the muse!

Friday, August 11, 2006

Edge of Seventeen and I've been Kissed!

Just like the white winged dove
I've been listening to Edge of Seventeen ever since I woke up - I freakin love Stevie Nicks. OOO baby OOO baby OOOOOO. I'd blast it but my son is still asleep. I can't remember too many days this summer where I've seen him crawl out of his cave before 9am. Must be nice. He's got 3 1/2 weeks left and then it's back to school.

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Kiss me baby one more time
Yesterday I received 5 luscious kisses from Two Lips Reviews for Egyptian Cotton
Reviewer Frost had this to say:
I can't praise Egyptian Cotton enough! The scenes between Seth and Amber were hot and the story unique and well developed. I loved it, and I will keep it to reread. It's truly that good. I chose this particular story simply because it was written by Ann Cory, and quickly received a very pleasant and energetic surprise. This is truly an ice bucket story: it's well written, volcanically erotic, and a pleasure to peruse. I highly recommend it.
Full Review HERE

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Get wrapped up in Egyptian Cotton and feel the luxurious heat:
Egyptian Cotton

New ReleaseNight of the Nogitsune will be released tomorrow from Silk's Vault.

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I'll be stopping in CataNetwork-Readers in the early morning to do a quick hi-by, and then I'm headed to the coast for the day. My dad is giving us his big entertainment center and he needs help loading it onto his truck. Plus, we haven't been over there for a few weeks. The thing is huge and won't exactly match our family room - but I really don't care. It will still look nice in our place *BG*
Sunday we'll be out all day too, might take in a movie - not sure, we just plan to be out. No sleeping in for me.

Good or Bad?
Let's see, in other news, I'm not sure it's a good thing to be a multi-tasker. One would think it's a good trait and allows you to get a lot accomplished - but I beg to differ. I think it creates an even bigger work load. I'm not saying all this to get sympathy or anything, I'm just talking out loud.

Leaves me in stitches
We watched America's Sweethearts last night. I love that movie. Since we bought it about 6 months ago, I think we've watched it 10 times. It just makes me laugh and reminds me to laugh at myself when I take things too seriously.

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Gotta love him
Sweetie bought me the wrong yogurt flavor and I don't have the heart to tell him otherwise.

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Tug O War
My cat and I have a race in the morning to see who will get to sit on the blanket. I am more comfortable setting a blanket on my chair. It gives it more cushion for my bum. However, my cat tends to streak in here and stretch out on it before I get it there. One minute I'm getting things set up on my desk so I'm all ready to go, and the next minute I reach over to grab it and he's there, purring up a storm with a smug(but cute) look on his face. And don't say I should just move his butt off it either. He clearly runs this household.

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Equal Opportunity:
So, other writing news: I'm working on 3 different stories at the same time, which again - that multi-tasking thing - not a good thing. One story is a paranormal, the second is a shape-shifter, and the third is a vampire story. Currently they all have about the same word count, so no story is getting special attention. The muse thinks she's cute doing this, but I don't have the energy to fight about it.

Books on Sale:
Bard of Bristol is at Fictionwise along with several other titles of mine.

Mask of the Matador and Private Dancer are both an extra 15% at Whiskey Creek Press, and available in both print and ebook format.

Moonglade Elite Authors
The book-a-day Giveaway, courtesty of the Moonglade Elite Authors, is still going strong! One winner each day. It's great to see more and more people signing up. In about 20 days, someone is going to win the ultra cool gift basket. Come blog with Jan Springer today and you might win a vibrating rubber duck, some naughty dice, and a download of her hot book Colter's Revenge.

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Ann's Boutique
Have you been by? In the next couple weeks I'll be adding a journal and a tote bag in the Butterfly Kisses section.

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Parting is such sweet sorrow...
But I have to get some things done and the days fly by too fast as it is. I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

~Ann