Sneak Peek Sunday!

This week I'm participating in Sneak Peek Sunday hosted by http://www.sneakpeeksunday.blogspot.com/

Here's a sneak peek of On the Fly, available in eBook March 18th!

Without honestly knowing why, he walked around the desk and brushed a curl behind her ear then slid his fingers along her jaw. So soft. She leaned into his touch, and it paralyzed him. He had expected her to pull away. That was the dance—he moved forward; she moved back. It was a good dance. He knew the steps.

What now?

The Liebster Blog Award

THE LIEBSTER BLOG AWARD

On February 4^th, I was honored to receive the Liebster Blog Award. Thanks go out to my good friend, MJ Schiller http://www.mjschillerauthor.blogspot.com/, for the award. 

The Liebster Award is given to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. Liebster is German and means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome. Wow! That's a lot of work for one little word! 

Here are the rules for receiving the award:

1. Each person must post 11 things about themselves.

2. Answer the questions the tagger has set for you, 

    plus create 11 questions for the people you've tagged to answer.

3. Choose 11 people and link them in your post. 

    MJ did 9, I’m doing 8.

4. Go to their page and tell them.

5. Remember, no tag backs!

Eleven things about me:

1. I change my nail polish to reflect my mood.

2. I still watch cartoons.

3. Mulder and Scully from The X-Files define love for me.

4. I’m recently addicted to Supernatural.

5. My favorite book is Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz

6. My perfume is Pink Sugar by Aqualina.

7. The Pittsburgh Penguins are my real-world team

8. I’m twenty-nine, but Disney World is still my favorite place.

9. I love decorating for holidays…every holiday J

10. I collect buddhas.

11. I’ve been a vegetarian since I was twelve.

Eleven questions about me and my answers:

1. Beach or mountain holiday? Beach! I’m a sun and sand kinda girl.

  

2. Where in the family do you come? First born, only girl, two younger brothers.

3. Dog or cat person? I love all animals, so both, but I have an extra fondness for puppies.

4. What's your favorite season and why? Summer. Warm weather, flip-flops, in-line skating in the park, more daylight. There’s really no downside.

5. What's the last book you read? Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich. I’m still in the middle of it. No time to read between work-work, schoolwork and author work. Not that I’m complaining J

6. What's the last movie you watched? RED on DVD.

7. What's your favorite weather and why? This relates to the seasons question, but for me it’d be sunny and 78 degrees. It’s the perfect temperature for skating in the park or just being outside in general.

8. What would you like to be written on your tombstone? 

Beloved

No regrets

9. How would you like to be remembered? As someone who made life better for everyone around her.

10. When and why was the last time you giggled uncontrollably? Watching Supernatural! For a spooky show, it can be really funny.

11. What's your favorite photo on display? A special picture from this past Christmas.

Here are the bloggers that I am awarding the Liebster Award to. Visit them at their blogs and congratulate them!

Leslie Davis Guccione http://lesliedavisguccione.blogspot.com/

Lauren Michaud http://unwrittenlands.wordpress.com/

Natalie Wolfe Duvall http://calmcoolandcommitted.wordpress.com

Ann Kopchik http://annlaurelkopchik.com/

Tiffany Avery http://www.tumblr.com/blog/writerlilies

Stephanie Wytovich http://joinmeinthemadhouse.blogspot.com/

Meg Mims http://www.megmims.com/musings/

Mary DeSantis http://outofthelockbox.blogspot.com

Cover reveal day for On the Fly!

What Would Carter Phlynn Do?

A quick interview with my hero from On the Fly

1.     Go skydiving

Sure. Why not?

2.     Sing Karaoke

Only if I'm drunk.

3.     Make the first move on the opposite sex

When I get the chance. The women I tend to meet usually aren't shy.

4.     Try an exotic food

I'm open to new things, but I have my limits. But on a dare...I'd probably do anything once.

5.     See a movie with subtitles

I'm more of a Die Hard kind of guy.

6.     Try online dating

Not necessary.

7.     Spend a Saturday night reading at home

My only free Saturday nights are in the off-season, and I've always got something better to do.

8.     Believe in the supernatural

I don't know about supernatural. But every hockey player has superstitions.

9.     Change your own tire or oil

Don't have time to change my own oil, but I could. And if I got a flat, I could take care of it.

10.     Cook dinner well

I make very good frozen pizzas.

11.     Ask for help

When I need it.

12.     Admit to not knowing something

Sure. Pretending takes too much effort and isn't worth it.

13.     Do your own taxes

I can figure out the geometry of a game plan. Beyond that, math and I don't mix.

14.     Have Lasik eye surgery

I'm lucky enough to already have perfect vision.

15.     Smoke

Never wanted to. It diminishes lung capacity and stamina. Oh, and there's cancer.

16.     Watch reality TV

When I have time to watch TV, I usually watch a game.

17.     Regularly clean your bedroom

Again...not a whole lot of free time. I do laundry once a week and pick up if someone's coming over.

18.     Get a tattoo

I would, but it’d have to really mean something to me. None of that tribal, flaming skull shit.

19.     Consider a different religion

Hockey's been my religion since I was five.

20.     Have children

Some day.

21.     Go skinny dipping

I believe that falls into my try-anything nature.

22.     Get self defense training

You learn all the fighting you need in hockey.

23.     Play hooky

Can't really do that. As captain, I pretty much have to show up.

24.     Have a facebook page

I have one to keep up with family and friends, but I almost never use it.

25.     Go to an art museum

If persuaded by the right person.

26.     Go to a doctor

Yearly physical is mandatory. And with my injury list, I'm used to doctors.

27.     Hike

I'm all around athletic. Hiking sounds good to me.

28.     Speak a different language

You learn a good deal of French in this sport.

29.     Change hair color

If it was a team morale thing.

30.     Go over the speed limit

Everybody has a vice, right?

The Next Big Thing

The Next Big Thing

Here’s how it works: Each week an author provides his or her answers to the ten questions below and then tags five additional writers, each of whom answers the questions on the subsequent Wednesday, again tagging five writers, and so on.

1. What is the working title of your next book?

Full Strength, book 2 of the Las Vegas Sinners series

2. Where did the idea come from for the book?

In general, the idea for this series came from my love of hockey and happily ever afters. For book 2, I knew I wanted to tell Reese’s story, so I asked myself, “What’s the worst thing that could happen to a goalie?” Easy. An injury that took him out at the start of playoffs. How could I make it worse? Require him to see the team’s sport psychologist, who just happens to be the heroine. There’s attraction, and they understand each other in a way no one else can, but as doctor and patient, they can’t be together.

3. What genre does your book fall under?

Contemporary romance-> Sports romance -> Hockey romance

4. What actors would you choose to play the part of your characters in a movie rendition?

I always find character pictures before I write, and usually I get them from a talent agency website, but other times, an actor pops into mind. This happened to be the case for Reese at least. I see him as Matthew Lawrence J A model named Ari Boulet is my inspiration for Allie. Pictures of both are on my Pinterest board for Full Strength: http://pinterest.com/xjezzebelle/full-strength-inspiration/

5. What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?

Injured and potentially out of the playoffs, Las Vegas Sinners goalie, Shane Reese, is ordered to see team sports psychologist, Dr. Alexandra Kallen, who’s trying to prove herself after sending her last patient back into the game before he was ready, and neither Shane nor Allie is prepared for their undeniable connection.

6. Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?

The first book in the Sinners series, On the Fly will be released by Crimson Romance on March 18 of this year. Chances are, Full Strength will be published through Crimson as well.

7. How long did it take you to write the first draft of the manuscript?

From conception to final draft, On the Fly took ten years to shape and perfect. Full Strength is my current project, and my process is a lot more streamlined and focused. I plan to finish it before fall 2013. Hopefully sooner!

8. What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
 

Readers familiar with Deirdre Martin’s New York Blades series or Rachel Gibson’s Seattle Chinooks series would enjoy the Sinners books.

9. Who or what inspired you to write this book?

I’ve always been curious about goalies because every hockey player you meet will describe goaltenders as “a different breed.” They won’t go into specifics because all hockey players guard their superstitions well. I think it’s like when you make a wish, you can’t tell anyone or it won’t come true. If you have a superstition that seems to work, if you tell someone what it is, it loses its mojo. I knew I could have fun with this.

10. So who’s up next?

I have so many writer friends, it’s hard to choose just five, so I’m opening this to everyone. I challenge you to fill this out and post on your own blogs. Looking forward to reading up on everyone’s works in progress!

My novel, On the Fly will be on sale in e-book format March 18th, 2013 from Crimson Romance! Check back for information about a fun giveaway. In the mean time, follow me on Twitter and Like me on Facebook! :)

Welcome!

I write contemporary romance. It usually has a hockey twist. On occasion, I also write paranormal romance. Below, you'll find the prologue to my first novel, On the Fly. More to follow. Drop me a line!