The Pink Fuzzy Slipper Writers

Snow stopping

2009-12-09T09:16:00.003-05:00

The day was going to be Norman Rockwell perfect. White snow fell —Screech! Okay, I stopped. Does snow come in another color, in this world? Authors sometimes pen words that stop the reader cold and we all know that is the one thing we don’t want to happen. If they do, there is a possibility they will lay the book down, and there is that small chance they might never pick the novel up again. We

KOD's January Class: Psychic Research

2009-12-08T20:00:00.004-05:00

Received this from the newly elected President-Elect of KOD (mystery/suspense online chapter of RWA) Melba Moon. She asked me to post this info in case anyone would like to try a class, you don't have to be a member of KOD to take the class! But she said it would be neat if you would consider joining because it's a great group! KOD offers the best classes, stop by their website and check them

Joanne--Deal of the Day

2009-12-08T09:33:00.003-05:00

Hi everyone,Here's a few more great deals for day. (Borrowed from other forums.)The gorgeous Kitchenaid Artisan 5 qt. mixer is available at Amazon.com for $242.99 plus there is a $30.00 rebate, making the total $212.99--the lowest price I've seen this year, with free shipping. The colors are changing constantly.While on Amazon, don't forget to download their free Christmas song for the day.San

Joanne--Deal of the Day

2009-12-07T14:24:00.003-05:00

Hi everyone,As previously mentioned, there are lots of deals this week:(Borrowed from other forums)Amazon: 2009: 25 days of free holiday songs. I'm listening to a beautiful piece as I type this. Begin with Day one on December 1st: Joy to the World by the Casting Crowns. Enjoy!Amazon: $5.00 magazine subscriptions available until December 12th. It seems like Amazon is offering this deal

Joanne--Deal of the Day

2009-12-06T09:40:00.002-05:00

Well, everyone, as you might expect, there are plenty of great deals this month.One of my favorites is the Burts Bees grab bag. Go to Burtsbees.com I used three codesBURT20WELCOME (case sensitive)FBFAN (case sensitive)The first code will give you free shipping over $25.00 and 20% off your entire order.The second is a welcome.The third is for a free lemon butter cuticle creme with any $25.00

More About An American Rose Christmas, The Wild Rose Press, and E-Readers

2009-12-05T15:06:00.000-05:00

Our new Christmas Anthology, An American Rose Christmas, is officially out at The Wild Rose Press on Dec. 11th, but already out as an Early Bird special. And An American Rose Christmas is offered as part of a kewl print bundle the Wild Rose Press has put together for the holidays attractively packaged in a Wild Rose tote bag. Also offered are gift bundles with a

Two Lucky Winners!

2009-12-04T23:00:00.000-05:00

Alicia Dean picked two commenters to win a copy of Heart of the Witch. And the winners are: Nancy and Scarlet! To receive your copy, email your address to Alicia at AliciaMDean@aol.com and let her know whether you want the book signed to yourself or to someone else.

Good Luck To Catherine Bybee

2009-12-04T00:00:00.019-05:00

Today December 4th is the day that Catherine's novel Binding Vows is released in digital format.Catherine got so excited she jumped on the coffee table and well, do I have to say itCatherine kept dancing, but she needs a new coffee table.What's that Catherine, you want me to dance with you. Well I'm not very good at it.Catherine grabs Mary's hand and pulls her up onto the new heavy duty, coffee

Kudos to You!

2009-12-03T07:54:00.002-05:00

This year, I was “in training” to take over the Launching a Star Contest for 2010 for the RWA STAR group in the Space Coast of Florida. I also entered several contests. So I received a lot of first-hand experience at both ends of the process. It got me thinking about the uniqueness of our RWA writing groups. 1. Volunteers run the contests. If they are as large and successful as the LAS and other

Heart of the Witch by Alicia Dean

2009-12-02T07:52:00.000-05:00

Our guest today is my fellow Dorchester author, Alicia Dean. Her new release, Heart of the Witch, came out last week, and I went straight to the bookstore to snatch it up. It’s a spine-tingling, heart-in-your-mouth, tear-jerker of a suspense story sure to keep you up all night. Welcome, Alicia! Thanks for having me as a guest here at the Pink Fuzzies. This is so exciting for me. So many

‘Tis the Season for Rosemary

2009-11-30T13:26:00.000-05:00

“There’s rosemary that’s for remembrance. Pray, you love, remember.” ~ Hamlet Rosemary is one of my favorite herbs, mostly just because. I rarely cook with it, but love its scent and the wealth of history behind it. Known as the herb of remembrance from the time of ancient Greece, it appears in that immoral verse by Shakespeare. My fascination with herbs plays a significant role in my

Turtle Pumpkin Pie

2009-11-29T09:15:00.003-05:00

I made this for my family for Thanksgiving and got rave reviews!TURTLE PUMPKIN PIEPrep. Time 15 minutes plus refrigeration . serves 101/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. caramel ice cream topping (divided)1 graham pie crust (16 oz)1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. chopped pecans (divided)2 pkg 13.4 oz Jello Vanilla instant pudding (can substitute 1 butterscotch)1 cup cold milk1 cup canned pumpkin1 tsp. ground cinnamon1/2

I Have a Dream

2009-11-28T15:17:00.003-05:00

Every writer has a dream, but bringing it into the realm of reality is the hard part. I haven't always known that I wanted to be a writer. That dream didn't speak inside me until a few years ago. Reading was my first love. I've enjoyed the wonder of books since...well, before I was born. At least I did according to my mother. She is an avid reader of true story magazines and often read out

OMG. There's Still Turkey

2009-11-27T09:39:00.004-05:00

The day after Thanksgiving I open my refrigerator and a platter of turkey still fills the top shelf. There’s too much. My DH and I could eat turkey for a week and still have turkey leftovers. How could this be? The kids all went home with their share yet still there is so much. What to do?Looking ahead, the months are going to be much colder. The northwest wind will rattle the window panes,

A Day with The FBI

2009-11-26T23:06:00.016-05:00

This summer I had the pleasure of spending a day with the FBI at Quantico. It was easily one of the most exciting things I have ever done. You see, I write romantic suspense and this was right up my alley! We were allowed to go to the firing range and the agents showed us how to shoot. That's right we were allowed to shoot real guns. What type guns you ask? What kind of guns do you think they

Hello visitors

2009-11-25T00:09:00.006-05:00

Please read the post below about Harlequin's newest plans. Patrice Wilton would love your comments.Then look below for a wonderful Thanksgiving post by Mona Risk.

Harlequin

2009-11-24T10:57:00.003-05:00

Good morning readers and writers,As almost everyone knows, Harlequin has once again rocked the publishing industry. Only this time not in a good way. For those who have been buried under a rock, the nitty-gritty is that Harlequin has launched a vanity press, named Harlequin Horizons, which gives new writers false hope and expectations. The author has to pay up front and from what I have heard the

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2009-11-23T22:06:00.016-05:00

According to the Internet: Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day, presently celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, has been an annual tradition in the United States since 1863. It did not become a federal holiday until 1941. Thanksgiving was historically a religious observation to give thanks to God, but is now primarily identified as a secular holiday.The First Thanksgiving was celebrated to

Good Sunday Morning!

2009-11-22T00:23:00.007-05:00

Has a year really passed since last Thanksgiving? According to the calendar and the media it has. Halloween was only yesterday, or so it seems. Walk into any retail store and you'll think it's Christmas. Actually for many of us it might as well be. According to tradition I should drag out my Christmas tree on Thanksgiving or at least the weekend after that. Well, guess what? I didn't dismantle

ARE YOU AWARE?

2009-11-21T08:18:00.005-05:00

I decided to post this blog this week because next week, with the holiday we all will be too busy to sit and read. Also, I’d like to reach as many friends and friends of friends before they head out the door and become victims. Holiday shopping is dangerous. Humming classic tunes, we head to the stores with visions of the perfect Norman Rockwell holiday fogging our minds. The malls are busier

Rx FOR TRUST

2009-11-19T22:44:00.008-05:00

Rx For Trust is the first medical romance in the Doctor’s Order series and will be released by The Wild Rose Press on December 4, 2009. The story’s theme revolves around a famous saying by Walter Scott: “Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” Walter Scott.Contest Awards: First Place in Central Ohio Ignite the Flame; Second Place in Heart of Denver, The Molly; Third

Sweet Potato Dressing

2009-11-19T08:42:00.000-05:00

I like sweet potatoes, but I don't care for the recipes that make them even sweeter - such as the kind where marshmallows are melted on top, or where they're mashed with brown sugar. Just a matter of taste, obviously... Anyway, if you don't want your sweet potatoes too sweet, this recipe is just great. It can be eaten with turkey at Thanksgiving, or as a separate meal if you use enough sausage.

My Book Review of Mennonite in a Little Black Dress

2009-11-17T21:01:00.011-05:00

I recently read a new release, Mennonite in a Little Black Dress, as refreshingly unique as its title. This memoir first came to my attention when the publicist contacted me about the possibility of reading and reviewing this book after being impressed by my blog (not sure which one. I have several). As it turns out, I was a particularly good candidate and gladly agreed. I married into the

Carina Press

2009-11-16T07:23:00.003-05:00

Good Morning!I was going to post on rejections this morning since I had a couple of heart-breakers recently. Heart breaking because they were from major publishing houses who praised my writing, characters, compelling plot, but didn't buy because it straddled the romance/women fiction market. Go figure. Maybe if I changed my name to D. Steel or something it may change my luck.Whatever. Let's move

My First Card of the Holiday Season or Be Careful of Technology!

2009-11-15T12:02:00.006-05:00

Just received my first Holiday Card of the Season, well almost! It was actually a text message. I had been working late last evening and upon returning to my classroom--did I mention that in my other incarnation I’m a teacher--I noticed a missed call on my cell phone. Now, since I was working late, I figured it was my family looking for me. So I clicked on the message and opened the text. It was