Sometimes we need to look back to see how far we’ve come.
Char
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Don't leave, I'm here!
I've been busy! Went to Book Expo America to meet new editors for new book I'm co-authoring with Natalie, attended an NYC Rooftop party with so many other amazing authors and bloggers, and then it was a 3 day NJ Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators conference where Natalie & I presented, signed and schmoozed. Phew! So I am a little behind. Sorry to disappoint.
Allow me to indulge just this little bit....
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This is the prize pack for the Sirenz Back In Fashion giveaway. We're listed on a number of blogs, so read the interviews and guest posts (each are different!) and enter to win. You get a SIGNED book, bookmarks, a large diamond ring paperweight, gold chocolate coins all in a pretty pink bag! And read their reviews; they've all taken the time to read the book and write their thoughts. (They won't all be 4-5 star, but that's okay! We each have our prefs.)
So please show some love to the bloggers for their incredible generosity for being part of our blog tour and enter to win! Here's the list (I couldn't put all the links in. Sorry! But Google them.) Some may be later than date shown and some may not appear at all- LIFE happens, but there are plenty of other stops. Happy traveling!
Allow me to indulge just this little bit....
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This is the prize pack for the Sirenz Back In Fashion giveaway. We're listed on a number of blogs, so read the interviews and guest posts (each are different!) and enter to win. You get a SIGNED book, bookmarks, a large diamond ring paperweight, gold chocolate coins all in a pretty pink bag! And read their reviews; they've all taken the time to read the book and write their thoughts. (They won't all be 4-5 star, but that's okay! We each have our prefs.)
So please show some love to the bloggers for their incredible generosity for being part of our blog tour and enter to win! Here's the list (I couldn't put all the links in. Sorry! But Google them.) Some may be later than date shown and some may not appear at all- LIFE happens, but there are plenty of other stops. Happy traveling!
Sirenz Back In Fashion Blog Tour
Date Blog
6/1 Bea’s Book Nook-Bridget
review
6/2 Live to Read-Lindsay
review- Sirenz
6/3 Live To Read-Lindsay
review- SBIF
6/5 Reading Lark-Andrea
giveaway/guest post
6/6 The Book Faery-Kristi
review/giveaway
6/7 Me, My Shelf & I-Amber
interview/giveaway/guest post
6/7 Word Spelunker-Aeicha
giveaway/guest post
6/8 Letters Inside Out-Amanda
giveaway/guest post
6/8 Truly Bookish-Lilly
interview/reviews/giveaway
6/9 Bookhounds-Mary
reviews/giveaway
6/9 What’s Your Story?-Ashley
review/giveaway
6/9 Operation Awesome-Amparo
reviews/guest post
6/11 Buried In Books-Heather
review
6/12 Buried In Books-Heather
interview/giveaway
6/13 Bookworm Lisa-Lisa
spotlight/giveaway
6/14 YA Novel Reader-Rachel
review/guest post
6/15 Mel’s Book Blog-Melissa
reviews/giveaway
6/15 Paranormal Reads-Sabrina
review/giveaway
6/16 Fragments of Life/Precious Shusky
review/interview
6/17 A
Beautiful Madness-Emilie
review/giveaway
6/18 Icey Books-Hafsah
giveaway/guest post
6/18 Oasis For YA-Jessica
review/giveaway
6/19 Book Chic Club-James
review/interview
6/19 Livre de amor-Grace
reviews
6/20 Quill Café-Keri
review/guest post
6/20 In The Hammock-Carrie
reviews/giveaway
6/21 Electrifying Reviews-Alex
review
6/21 Page Turners Blog-Michele
review
6/22 Book Brats-Megan
review/interview
6/23 Book Passion For Life-Jessica
review/giveaway/guest post
6/25 Well Read Wife-Mandy
review/guest post
6/25 Amaterasu Reads-Kai
review
6/26 Beneath the Cover Reviews-Melissa
reviews/interviews/giveaway
6/26 YA Love-Sarah
review
6/28 Paranormal Book Club-Bella
interview/review/guest post
6/29 I’m a Reader, Not a Writer-Kathy
interview/giveaway
6/30 Sassy Book Lovers-Stacey
feature
7/1 Starry Sky Books-Chelsey
reviews
7/1 Jean Book Nerd-Jean
review/interview
7/2 One Page Reviews-KM- Katie
review
7/3 Ever After Ester-Brenna
review/guest post
7/4 Katelyn’s Tales of Books and Bands-Katelyn
review/giveaway/guest post
7/5 Moonlight Book Reviews-Erika
reviews
7/5 Short and Sweet Reviews-Mandi
review
7/7 Aine’s Realm-Andrea
review
7/7 Badass Bookie-Lisa
review/giveaway
7/9 A Backwards Story-Bonnie
review/guest post
7/10 All Things Books-Tanya
interview/giveaway /review
7/11 Cupcake and a Latte-Wendy
review/giveaway
7/11 Vamp Chix-Michele
giveaway/guest post
7/12 A Book Lover’s Review-Trini
giveaway/review
7/12 Better Read Than Dead-Kristin
review/giveaway
7/13 Boyish
Booklover-Cody
reviews/giveaway
7/ IB Book Blogging-Bailey
review
7/ YA Book Nerd-Jennifer
interview
Monday, June 4, 2012
Our World Tour
It's beginning! The Sirenz Tour!
Obviously the pink is for Shar, the black for Meg. Two books, two realms, two characters, two tasks. No reservations needed! (And signed copies are available at our local B&N who will ship, or catch us on our tour dates!)
Obviously the pink is for Shar, the black for Meg. Two books, two realms, two characters, two tasks. No reservations needed! (And signed copies are available at our local B&N who will ship, or catch us on our tour dates!)
Char
Sunday, May 27, 2012
A Day To Remember
For those who did not return and for those who might not return, you are forever in our hearts and memories, and we are forever in your debt.
Char
Monday, May 14, 2012
Now That's What I'm Talking About!
We opened our pool this weekend:
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A little cloudy, wee bit green, but it's looking good! And it's not that cold (54 degrees versus the more usual 46).
But I'm REALLY looking forward to THIS opening!
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Yep, that's our pool bar.
Reservations now being accepted.
Char
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A little cloudy, wee bit green, but it's looking good! And it's not that cold (54 degrees versus the more usual 46).
But I'm REALLY looking forward to THIS opening!
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Yep, that's our pool bar.
Reservations now being accepted.
Char
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Head Banging Music
Only this is the music I'm hearing....
My head actually banging the desk. Because I'm arranging a blog tour for Sirenz Back In Fashion (it releases June 8, but you may get it sooner, depending on if you pre-order or show up at the right event), working on numerous presentations for the Society of Children's Book Writer and Illustrators conferences, trying to see which book launches for my fellow authors I can make, doing signings, trying to work on not one, or two, but THREE books (I cut out the fourth), and do all the mommy-wifey-community stuff I've got going on. That's why my blog is two days late.
Someone send in the Marines. Please.
My head actually banging the desk. Because I'm arranging a blog tour for Sirenz Back In Fashion (it releases June 8, but you may get it sooner, depending on if you pre-order or show up at the right event), working on numerous presentations for the Society of Children's Book Writer and Illustrators conferences, trying to see which book launches for my fellow authors I can make, doing signings, trying to work on not one, or two, but THREE books (I cut out the fourth), and do all the mommy-wifey-community stuff I've got going on. That's why my blog is two days late.
Someone send in the Marines. Please.
Char
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Well, Duh, That's Obvious--Or Did You Forget?
I was at a book signing in the Neshaminy Mall Barnes & Noble (whoa, HUGE mall!) with fellow Kidlit Authors Club members Alissa Grosso, Elisa Ludwig, Artie Bennett and Cynthia Chapman Willis. After stocking up on a Starbuck's Chai Latte Venti (it's over an hour's ride, I needed to be fortified at 8:30 p.m.), I said goodbye and popped into my car.
It was pretty dark. I'm so busy paying attention to the GPS and (sorry) frenzied PA drivers on the Turnpike, I didn't see the little notice stuck under my windshield wipers. I turned the radio off to better hear the GPS, and heard something flapping--and that's when I saw this:
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A card from the local police and security at the Mall. One was stuck probably in every car. On the back says are a list of safety tips. While you may say, "Duh, obvious," how many times do we dash into a store and leave stuff on the seats or the GPS in the window? (Um, guilty) Have you ever forgotten to lock your car? (Um, guilty) By reminding us to be personally vigilant, we save ourselves from being victims, and cut down on crime. Kudos to Neshaminy Mall security and the Bensalem police for this gentle but timely (Warm weather, everyone's out more) and important reminder. It may seem no big deal, but if you've ever been a victim of crime (Um, me), you realize how much we take our safety for granted. (And yes, I waited until I was safely home to pull it off my windshield, rather than get out of my car on a busy turnpike or a dark road. Points for me.)
So lock your car, hide your valuables and take your keys. And let's stay safe out there....
Char
It was pretty dark. I'm so busy paying attention to the GPS and (sorry) frenzied PA drivers on the Turnpike, I didn't see the little notice stuck under my windshield wipers. I turned the radio off to better hear the GPS, and heard something flapping--and that's when I saw this:
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A card from the local police and security at the Mall. One was stuck probably in every car. On the back says are a list of safety tips. While you may say, "Duh, obvious," how many times do we dash into a store and leave stuff on the seats or the GPS in the window? (Um, guilty) Have you ever forgotten to lock your car? (Um, guilty) By reminding us to be personally vigilant, we save ourselves from being victims, and cut down on crime. Kudos to Neshaminy Mall security and the Bensalem police for this gentle but timely (Warm weather, everyone's out more) and important reminder. It may seem no big deal, but if you've ever been a victim of crime (Um, me), you realize how much we take our safety for granted. (And yes, I waited until I was safely home to pull it off my windshield, rather than get out of my car on a busy turnpike or a dark road. Points for me.)
So lock your car, hide your valuables and take your keys. And let's stay safe out there....
Char
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