Friday Quickie

25 quickie facts about Rolynn Anderson: Birthday? July 16 Favorite color? Green Favorite animal? Sea Otter Siblings? 4 Favorite drink? Gin and Tonic If you were a jelly bean flavor, what flavor would you be? Cherry Favorite author? Barbara Kingsolver Favorite dish? Halibut poached in sour cream sauce Ice cream flavor? Chocolate Mocha Fudge w/ Macadamia Nuts Favorite Season? Summer Plotter or pantser? Pantser Hobbies? Golf and gardening Dream...

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PMS and the Romance Writer

Trying to write but... my characters are fighting the dogs won't stop barking I want chocolate my pants are too tight I have cramps my husband is chewing too loudly I want ice cream the garbage smells - even though I emptied it five minutes ago where's the Midol? I want popcorn my boobs are swelling out of my bra now the neighbors dogs are barking my characters are still fighting is this ever going to end? there's not enough Midol in the world to...

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Virtual Blog Tour: Away from the Spotlight by Tamara Carlisle

Today I'm happy to have Tamara Carlisle with me. Tamara is celebrating the release of her book, Away from the Spotlight, and has agreed to stop by and visit with us today. Oh, and Tamara will be awarding two $25 Amazon GCs to randomly drawn commenters during the tour!  So make sure you leave her a message!  Welcome, Tamara! Away from the Spotlight includes a love triangle. So long as it doesn’t appear contrived, a love triangle can...

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Contest Winner!

I just discovered – by way of a Google search I did while waiting for my husband to start the movie – that my entry in the Hearts Through History, 2012 Romance Through the Ages Published Author Contest is a winner. Yup, AFTER MIDNIGHT took first place in the Contemporary category! Entries were judged by avid romance readers. Winners will be included in a full-page RWR (Romance Writers Report) advertisement and are to be awarded a trophy featuring...

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Friday Quickie

25 quickie facts about Emma Lai:  Birthday? September 1st. Favorite color? At the moment, purple. Favorite animal? Dog. Siblings? Too many to list. Favorite drink? Champagne. If you were a jelly bean flavor, what flavor would you be? Cinnamon. Favorite author? C.S. Lewis. Favorite dish? Curry. Ice cream flavor? Mint cookies n’ cream. Favorite Season? Fall. Plotter or Pantser? Panster. Hobbies? Watching movies. Dream vacation? Trip around the...

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Welcome Guest Blogger Alyson Reuben

Thanks so much for having me at your blog today, Sarah. Just a few years ago, if someone told me I’d write a story involving a love triangle, I would’ve said they were crazy. Yet, once the idea behind CASTLES WE BUILD took a hold of me, it was like a bulldog sinking its teeth sunk into a chew-toy. It refused to let go. Just to be clear, the story isn’t a modern sex ménage. But it isn’t exactly a traditional romance either. The premise sprouted...

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I’m Out of Shape

Writing shape, that is. We won’t even talk about what kind of shape I’m in physically, this is a writer’s blog, after all. For me, summer is a time of total insanity. Not because of school break, ball games or vacations. Oh no, for me summer is crazy because both my husband and I work an insane amount of hours during the months of June, July and August. Heck, sometimes it carries into September. What do I mean by an insane amount of hours? Well,...

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Random Photo Day

This weekend my family and I did something we haven't done in years...we went away. Not really a vacation, more like a mini-vacay or getaway, as we called it. Where did we go? To Sandusky, Ohio and a fabulous amusement part called, Cedar Point - 364 acres of fun located on a Lake Erie peninsula.  Here's our view from the giant ferris wheel. What did you do this weekend?  ...

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New Blog

I have a new blog I'm excited about. It's called Off the Keyboard and my partner in crime - ahem, I mean blog partner - is the fabulous Amie Louellen. Won't you check it out? We 'officially' start up next week with Monday Musings: 10 Things You Might Not Know About Sarah Grimm. http://www.offthekeyboard.blogspot.com/ Looking forward to seeing you there!  ...

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My Funny Bone

I have a confession to make. I’m a laughaholic. I love to laugh, and do so whenever and wherever possible. It’s not always pretty – head thrown back, mouth wide open – but it does seem to be contagious. Especially if you get me to laugh hard enough I snort. My BFF can make me laugh that hard, and does any and every time we’re together. She can get me laughing so hard it literally becomes difficult to breathe. God, I love that woman! My family makes...

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Welcome Guest Blogger Andrea Downing

Sept. 11th has rolled around again and it’s a date that is hard to ignore, even on a romance blog site. In the collective memory of mankind, this date is one that is going to stick around for a while and the question, “where were you when--?” just won’t go away. But perhaps if we escape the 21st century for just a little while, we might be able to think of happier times.  I’ve been told that I was born in the wrong century and I do have a...

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Mystical Press

Greetings and Salutations! Many thanks to Sarah for hosting us on her blog today! We’ve got some really exciting news to share with everyone so grab that cuppa and let the blogging begin!  September 1-15th marks the official Grand Opening of Mystical Press Services!!!  This means 50% Off all our classes and services through September 15th! http://mysticalpress.com  In case you haven’t yet heard about our website, allow me to...

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Review Time!

It's been a while since my contemporary romance, AFTER MIDNIGHT was released so imagine my surprise and excitement when I discovered JoAnne wrote a wonderful review of it. Go to Romancing the Book and check it out! Here's my favorite part: This was a romance that had lots of darkness to it and then some light would shine through to ease some of the pain you could feel coming off the pages. It drew me in from start to finish and I didn’t want...

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Friday Quickie

25 quickie facts about Mariah Lynne: Birthday? March 18 Favorite color? Pink Favorite animal? Lion Siblings? 1 Brother Favorite drink? Iced Tea If you were a jelly bean flavor, what flavor would you be? Licorice Favorite author? Agatha Christie Favorite dish? Angel Hair Pasta with Marinara Sauce and Meatballs Ice cream flavor? Pistachio Favorite Season? Summer Plotter or pantser? Plotter Hobbies? Swimming Traveling (when I can) Dream vacation?...

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Wednesday Shout Out

1. At this moment, I am (where?) ... 2. Right now, I wish I was (where?) because ... 3. I'm happy this week because... 4. My biggest challenge this week is... 5. The thing I'm looking forward to the most is... 6. The last book I read was... Join me!  I've placed my answers in the comments. Post your answers there, or on your blog. If you DO post it on your blog, let us know where to find you!  ...

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