Monday, June 23, 2008
A Special Birthday Present
My birthday was earlier this month. My family is not real big on celebrating birthdays. Some years I don’t even remember/realize that it’s my own birthday until someone brings it up. And frankly, after 29 I didn’t want to remember them! But this year I got a very special birthday present... on my birthday my oldest son graduated high school. Pretty cool gift, eh?
Sunday, June 22, 2008
The Winners Are....
I had 75 entries in my June (Stock Up On Summer Reading Material) contest. A huge thanks to everyone who participated!
I had my youngest son draw two names out of the hat, and the winners are:
Prize #1 (includes books by Lena Matthews, Gena Showalter, and Rhonda Nelson): Ashley A. from Wisconsin
Prize #2 (includes books by Jodi Lynn Copeland, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, and Leslie Kelly): Carol M. from Pennsylvania
Congrats, ladies! Happy reading!
Please remember to check my website and blog the beginning of July for information about my next contest.
I had my youngest son draw two names out of the hat, and the winners are:
Prize #1 (includes books by Lena Matthews, Gena Showalter, and Rhonda Nelson): Ashley A. from Wisconsin
Prize #2 (includes books by Jodi Lynn Copeland, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, and Leslie Kelly): Carol M. from Pennsylvania
Congrats, ladies! Happy reading!
Please remember to check my website and blog the beginning of July for information about my next contest.
Sunday, June 01, 2008
2nd Annual ‘Stock Up On Summer Reading Material’ Contest (ends 6/20/08)
Last June I ran a 'Stock Up On Summer Reading Material' contest, and it was so successful, I’ve decided to make it a yearly event. This is a contest where I help YOU stock on reading material for those times that you’re lazing by the poolside, en route to your vacation destination, etc.
There will be two winners, and each winner will receive multiple books.
Prize #1:
Stripped Bare by Lena Matthews (Samhain Publishing)
Catch A Mate by Gena Showalter (Harlequin)
The Loner by Rhonda Nelson (Harlequin Blaze)
Prize #2:
Operation g-spot by Jodi Lynn Copeland (Aphrodisia)
Dream A Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Avon)
Slow Hands by Leslie Kelly (Harlequin Blaze)
Entry requires reading a short excerpt from my novella Finding Passion and answering a question. Visit my website HERE for all the details.
The last date for entry is June 20th.
Please note that you must be 18 or older to enter the contest!
Good luck!
There will be two winners, and each winner will receive multiple books.
Prize #1:
Stripped Bare by Lena Matthews (Samhain Publishing)
Catch A Mate by Gena Showalter (Harlequin)
The Loner by Rhonda Nelson (Harlequin Blaze)
Prize #2:
Operation g-spot by Jodi Lynn Copeland (Aphrodisia)
Dream A Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Avon)
Slow Hands by Leslie Kelly (Harlequin Blaze)
Entry requires reading a short excerpt from my novella Finding Passion and answering a question. Visit my website HERE for all the details.
The last date for entry is June 20th.
Please note that you must be 18 or older to enter the contest!
Good luck!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Cleaning, Cleaning, Cleaning, And I’m Exhausted!
#1 son graduates from high school next week. Well, we hope anyway, he still has to pass those end-of-course tests, but assuming he passes them (and he feels confident!), he graduates on my birthday! How cool is that?
My mom and niece are flying up for the ceremony. This is only the 5th time in 19 years that Mom's come to visit us...usually we go to visit her. So, I’ve been cleaning, cleaning, cleaning.
I’m exhausted! And sadly, I’m still not done.
But at least I'm not only one who's exhausted. Last weekend, hubby and the kiddos got to clean the garage and paint the deck. They don't know it yet, but this weekend, they get to do yard work :)
My mom and niece are flying up for the ceremony. This is only the 5th time in 19 years that Mom's come to visit us...usually we go to visit her. So, I’ve been cleaning, cleaning, cleaning.
I’m exhausted! And sadly, I’m still not done.
But at least I'm not only one who's exhausted. Last weekend, hubby and the kiddos got to clean the garage and paint the deck. They don't know it yet, but this weekend, they get to do yard work :)
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
What I’m Reading
Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin
I bought this book for #2 son, because he had to read it for English class. I’d never read it before. It was on the kitchen counter, so when I was cooking dinner one night—waiting for my chicken to brown—I picked it up and read a few pages. And then I kept reading. It’s a really good book. If you haven’t read it yet, you should check it out. You can read more about it by clicking HERE.
I bought this book for #2 son, because he had to read it for English class. I’d never read it before. It was on the kitchen counter, so when I was cooking dinner one night—waiting for my chicken to brown—I picked it up and read a few pages. And then I kept reading. It’s a really good book. If you haven’t read it yet, you should check it out. You can read more about it by clicking HERE.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Happy Memorial Day
"Most of those who died in defense of our country were boys when they died, and they gave up two lives - the one they were living, and the one they would have lived. They gave up their chance to be husbands and fathers and grandfathers. They gave up everything for their country ... for us. And all we can do is remember." -- Ronald Reagan
Sunday, May 25, 2008
I Hate Windows Vista!
A few months ago my laptop got a nasty, nasty virus. After spending days trying to fix the problem and getting nowhere, computer-expert hubby decided to reformat and rebuild. Since I was--thankfully!--able to save my files, that wasn’t a problem.
Then we talked about what operating system to install. I had Windows XP. I was happy with Windows XP. But since I’d heard that it was going to become obsolete in the relatively near future, with Microsoft no longer selling or supporting it, I reluctantly gave the go-head to install Windows Vista.
I HATE IT! Now my laptop is sloooooooooooooooooooooooooow as molasses.
I am not a happy camper.
Why do companies do this? They discontinue products customers like for 'new and improved' and a big majority of the time it’s not improved at all. If you’re lucky the new product is 'just as good'. If you’re not lucky, like in the case of Vista, it’s inferior.
Then we talked about what operating system to install. I had Windows XP. I was happy with Windows XP. But since I’d heard that it was going to become obsolete in the relatively near future, with Microsoft no longer selling or supporting it, I reluctantly gave the go-head to install Windows Vista.
I HATE IT! Now my laptop is sloooooooooooooooooooooooooow as molasses.
I am not a happy camper.
Why do companies do this? They discontinue products customers like for 'new and improved' and a big majority of the time it’s not improved at all. If you’re lucky the new product is 'just as good'. If you’re not lucky, like in the case of Vista, it’s inferior.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
International Jazz Day
Living with a saxophonist (#1 son), a trumpeter (#2 son), and a drummer (hubby), jazz is very prevalent in our home. Today is International Jazz Day, and in honor of that, I’m posting a video of "In The Mood" (one of my favorite swing-jazz songs) performed by the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Enjoy!
Friday, May 23, 2008
Something To Make You Smile
The things kids say...
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One day a first grade teacher was reading the story of Chicken Little to her class. She came to the part where Chicken Little warns the farmer "The sky is falling!" The teacher then asked the class, "And what do you think that farmer said?"
One little girl raised her hand and said, "I think he said Holy shit! A talking chicken!"
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An exasperated mother whose son was always getting into mischief, finally asked him, "How do you expect to get into Heaven?"
The boy thought it over and said, "Well, I’ll run in and out and in and out and keep slamming the door until St. Peter says, For Heaven’s sake, come in or stay out!"
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A small boy was sent to bed by his father.
Five minutes later:
"Da-aaad!"
"What?"
"I’m thirsty. Can you bring me a drink of water?"
"No. You had your chance. Go to sleep."
Five minutes later:
"Da-aaad!"
"What?"
"I’m thirsty. Can I have a drink of water?"
"I told you no. If you ask again, I’ll have to spank you!"
Five minutes later:
"Da-aaad! When you come in to spank me, can you bring a drink of water?"
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A four-year-old child came into the bedroom as her mother was undressing to get in the shower. Mom was six months pregnant.
"Mommy, you’re getting fat!" the little girl said.
"Yes, honey, remember Mommy has a baby growing in her tummy."
"I know," her daughter replied, "but what’s growing in your butt?"
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One day a first grade teacher was reading the story of Chicken Little to her class. She came to the part where Chicken Little warns the farmer "The sky is falling!" The teacher then asked the class, "And what do you think that farmer said?"
One little girl raised her hand and said, "I think he said Holy shit! A talking chicken!"
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An exasperated mother whose son was always getting into mischief, finally asked him, "How do you expect to get into Heaven?"
The boy thought it over and said, "Well, I’ll run in and out and in and out and keep slamming the door until St. Peter says, For Heaven’s sake, come in or stay out!"
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A small boy was sent to bed by his father.
Five minutes later:
"Da-aaad!"
"What?"
"I’m thirsty. Can you bring me a drink of water?"
"No. You had your chance. Go to sleep."
Five minutes later:
"Da-aaad!"
"What?"
"I’m thirsty. Can I have a drink of water?"
"I told you no. If you ask again, I’ll have to spank you!"
Five minutes later:
"Da-aaad! When you come in to spank me, can you bring a drink of water?"
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A four-year-old child came into the bedroom as her mother was undressing to get in the shower. Mom was six months pregnant.
"Mommy, you’re getting fat!" the little girl said.
"Yes, honey, remember Mommy has a baby growing in her tummy."
"I know," her daughter replied, "but what’s growing in your butt?"
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Prize Winners--May Contest & NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt
A huge thanks to everyone who participated in my May contest! I had my husband draw a name out of the hat, and the winner is...Sharon W. from Minnesota. Sharon won a $10 gift card to Barnes & Noble (her choice from either Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, or Borders Books). Congrats, Sharon!
I’d also like to announce that Rhonda B. from Ohio and Sara W. from Virginia each won a download of my book Her Protector in the NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt. I hope you enjoy the book, ladies!
Please remember to check my website and blog the beginning of June for information about my next contest. It’s going to be something special, so you will not want to miss it!
I’d also like to announce that Rhonda B. from Ohio and Sara W. from Virginia each won a download of my book Her Protector in the NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt. I hope you enjoy the book, ladies!
Please remember to check my website and blog the beginning of June for information about my next contest. It’s going to be something special, so you will not want to miss it!
Thursday, May 01, 2008
May Contest (ends 05/20/08)--Win a Gift Card
The winner of my May contest will receive a $10 gift card to either Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, or Borders Books (winner’s choice).
Click HERE to visit my website for all the details of the contest. The last date for entry is May 20, 2008.
Click HERE to visit my website for all the details of the contest. The last date for entry is May 20, 2008.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Whispers Publishing Free Giveaways For Our Readers!
On May 1, 2008, Whispers Publishing will begin sponsoring bi-weekly giveaways for readers participating in and posting to our Yahoo Group. To join simply visit HERE.
Additionally, by joining our Bebo Page HERE as a friend and commenting, you can earn additional chances at winning.
The more times you post and participate, the more chances you have to win.
If you're wondering what we'll be giving away, take a look at the list below!
Egyptian Perfume Bottles (made in Egypt and ordered from Egypt)
Papyrus Bookmarks from Egypt
Engraved silver bracelets handmade in Peru
Chinese silver charms
And even more bracelets!
You don't want to miss out on your chance to win one of these beautiful prizes.
Want to increase your chances even more? Tell a friend about our group! When they join, just have them send an e-mail to the group saying who invited them.
There is no limit to the number of times you can win, and every other week we'll be giving away a different prize.
Additionally, by joining our Bebo Page HERE as a friend and commenting, you can earn additional chances at winning.
The more times you post and participate, the more chances you have to win.
If you're wondering what we'll be giving away, take a look at the list below!
Egyptian Perfume Bottles (made in Egypt and ordered from Egypt)
Papyrus Bookmarks from Egypt
Engraved silver bracelets handmade in Peru
Chinese silver charms
And even more bracelets!
You don't want to miss out on your chance to win one of these beautiful prizes.
Want to increase your chances even more? Tell a friend about our group! When they join, just have them send an e-mail to the group saying who invited them.
There is no limit to the number of times you can win, and every other week we'll be giving away a different prize.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Naked in Vermont
A while back, I read an article about a town in Vermont that allowed public nudity. According to the article, which you can read HERE, "Vermont has no state laws against public nudity, although a handful of cities and towns have enacted anti-nudity ordinances."
So, what’s currently going on in the world of public nudity in Vermont? A naked bike ride being held June 7, 2008, to protest against oil dependency.
Their website HERE claims "it doesn’t hurt your ass anymore than a clothed ride". Somehow I find that a little hard to believe, but hey, I’ve never biked naked before, so maybe...
At any rate, if you’re near Vermont, you wish to protest oil dependency, and you have no aversion to biking naked, the ride starts at 2 PM!
So, what’s currently going on in the world of public nudity in Vermont? A naked bike ride being held June 7, 2008, to protest against oil dependency.
Their website HERE claims "it doesn’t hurt your ass anymore than a clothed ride". Somehow I find that a little hard to believe, but hey, I’ve never biked naked before, so maybe...
At any rate, if you’re near Vermont, you wish to protest oil dependency, and you have no aversion to biking naked, the ride starts at 2 PM!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
The Beauty Of Spring
Everything’s springing to life, flowers are blooming, the temperature is perfect—not too hot, not too cold—it’s glorious.
And I get to enjoy it, for the most part, from indoors. If I’m outside for more than fifteen minutes at a time, I become absolutely miserable. I sneeze nonstop, my eyes get itchy and watery, I get a runny nose, and at my worst, my entire face aches.
I was lucky, though, because I didn’t develop allergies until I was an adult, so during my childhood I was able to enjoy spring to the fullest. I really miss those days.
For those who don’t suffer from seasonal allergies—oh, how I envy you!
And I get to enjoy it, for the most part, from indoors. If I’m outside for more than fifteen minutes at a time, I become absolutely miserable. I sneeze nonstop, my eyes get itchy and watery, I get a runny nose, and at my worst, my entire face aches.
I was lucky, though, because I didn’t develop allergies until I was an adult, so during my childhood I was able to enjoy spring to the fullest. I really miss those days.
For those who don’t suffer from seasonal allergies—oh, how I envy you!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Something To Make You Smile
John was going on his first date, but wasn’t yet old enough to drive. He gave his chauffeur/father strict instructions: "Just drive. Don’t turn around, don’t try to talk to the girl, and don’t embarrass me!"
They arrived at the girl’s house, and John went to the door to pick up his date. As the two walked back toward the car, the father focused on staring straight ahead. The father heard the car door open and then slam shut. Following his son’s wishes, he drove away in silence.
A few minutes later, the date shyly leaned forward and said, “Excuse me, sir—John didn’t have time to get in the car. He’s still standing in my driveway.”
They arrived at the girl’s house, and John went to the door to pick up his date. As the two walked back toward the car, the father focused on staring straight ahead. The father heard the car door open and then slam shut. Following his son’s wishes, he drove away in silence.
A few minutes later, the date shyly leaned forward and said, “Excuse me, sir—John didn’t have time to get in the car. He’s still standing in my driveway.”
Friday, April 25, 2008
Cost of Prom
2 Prom Tickets - $80
Tux Rental - $170
Haircut - $20
Corsage - $40
Limo Rental – Oh, who the hell are we kidding, we can’t afford that, not after all the other senior year expenses we just got through paying for (cap & gown, graduation invitations, senior pictures, senior trip, etc)
Total: $310
Seeing son in something other than jeans and a t-shirt — worth the price!
Tux Rental - $170
Haircut - $20
Corsage - $40
Limo Rental – Oh, who the hell are we kidding, we can’t afford that, not after all the other senior year expenses we just got through paying for (cap & gown, graduation invitations, senior pictures, senior trip, etc)
Total: $310
Seeing son in something other than jeans and a t-shirt — worth the price!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
New Blog and MySpace Layouts
If you haven’t noticed, I changed my blog layout and I have a new, customized header!
I also changed my MySpace layout. Click HERE to view it.
Let me know what you think of them!
I also changed my MySpace layout. Click HERE to view it.
Let me know what you think of them!
Monday, April 21, 2008
April Winner/Reminder of Spring Scavenger Hunt
A huge thanks to everyone who participated in my April contest! I had my youngest son draw a name out of the hat, and the winner is...Connie N. from Arizona.
Congrats, Connie! Your prize--an autographed copy of Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear--will be mailed out in the next few days. Happy Reading!
Since some asked where they could purchase Terry’s book in the event they didn’t win a copy... you can purchase it HERE and HERE among other places.
Check my website and blog the beginning of May for information about my next contest. In the meantime, don’t forget about the NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt that I’m participating in (information HERE). You only have 9 more days to get your entry in!
Congrats, Connie! Your prize--an autographed copy of Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear--will be mailed out in the next few days. Happy Reading!
Since some asked where they could purchase Terry’s book in the event they didn’t win a copy... you can purchase it HERE and HERE among other places.
Check my website and blog the beginning of May for information about my next contest. In the meantime, don’t forget about the NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt that I’m participating in (information HERE). You only have 9 more days to get your entry in!
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Contest/Drawing (ends 04/20/08)--Win an Autographed Book
This month I'm holding a 'blog comment' contest/drawing. Everyone who leaves a comment on my blog (any post) between now and April 20th will be entered into the drawing. To increase your chances of winning leave a comment on more than one post. Your name will go into the hat for each comment that you leave up to three.
Be aware that if you are the winner of this contest/drawing your name and state (or country) of residency will be posted on my blog and website. The winner will be announced on April 21, 2008. I DO need your email address so I can contact you in the event that you win the drawing. If I can backtrack and locate an address for you (for example, an email address listed on blogger), then that’s wonderful. If not, then you need to send your email address, along with a copy of your post, to pamelatyner@hotmail.com The winner will be notified by email and will have one week to reply and provide their mailing address. If there's no reply after seven days a new winner will be drawn.
The prize this month is an autographed copy of a new release from my very talented critique partner, Ms. Terry Spear.
Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear
While searching for clues of a lupus garou who is killing women in the rainy Portland suburbs, Bella Wilder becomes the hunted. She had run away from the gray pack who had taken her in when she was she young. And she will do so again before the brutish pack leader can have her.
Devlyn Greystoke has a mission—return Bella to the gray pack for safekeeping before she exposes their kind and gets herself killed. But little red wolves are in short supply and high demand and Bella’s determined to be the bait to flush out the killer. Keeping her out of danger is only half the trouble Devlyn encounters as his compulsion to make her his mate grows and she fights being his, fearful the pack leader will kill him.
Volan Smith, the gray alpha leader, claimed Bella when she was young. Now that he has located her, he wants Bella back. And he will stop at nothing to have her.
This is a fabulous book! Take a look at some of the reviews it’s received:
Fallen Angel Reviews (5 Angels and a Recommended Read!):
"Heart of the Wolf is full of action, adventure, suspense, and romance and is one of best werewolf stories I’ve read."
Simply Romance Reviews (GRADE: A):
"Heart of the Wolf is an outstanding read! Loaded with steamy, naughty sex its hot enough to scorch the pages and make you hot all over! Keep something cool nearby because you’re going to need it!"
Romantic Times Magazine Review (4 Stars):
"A solidly crafted werewolf story."
ParaNormal Romance Reviews:
"You’ll be drawn into the story from the first page to the last."
The Romance Studio:
"Enchanting romance with a unique twist!"
Visit Terry’s website HERE for more information about Heart of the Wolf and her other books.
Be aware that if you are the winner of this contest/drawing your name and state (or country) of residency will be posted on my blog and website. The winner will be announced on April 21, 2008. I DO need your email address so I can contact you in the event that you win the drawing. If I can backtrack and locate an address for you (for example, an email address listed on blogger), then that’s wonderful. If not, then you need to send your email address, along with a copy of your post, to pamelatyner@hotmail.com The winner will be notified by email and will have one week to reply and provide their mailing address. If there's no reply after seven days a new winner will be drawn.
The prize this month is an autographed copy of a new release from my very talented critique partner, Ms. Terry Spear.
Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear
While searching for clues of a lupus garou who is killing women in the rainy Portland suburbs, Bella Wilder becomes the hunted. She had run away from the gray pack who had taken her in when she was she young. And she will do so again before the brutish pack leader can have her.
Devlyn Greystoke has a mission—return Bella to the gray pack for safekeeping before she exposes their kind and gets herself killed. But little red wolves are in short supply and high demand and Bella’s determined to be the bait to flush out the killer. Keeping her out of danger is only half the trouble Devlyn encounters as his compulsion to make her his mate grows and she fights being his, fearful the pack leader will kill him.
Volan Smith, the gray alpha leader, claimed Bella when she was young. Now that he has located her, he wants Bella back. And he will stop at nothing to have her.
This is a fabulous book! Take a look at some of the reviews it’s received:
Fallen Angel Reviews (5 Angels and a Recommended Read!):
"Heart of the Wolf is full of action, adventure, suspense, and romance and is one of best werewolf stories I’ve read."
Simply Romance Reviews (GRADE: A):
"Heart of the Wolf is an outstanding read! Loaded with steamy, naughty sex its hot enough to scorch the pages and make you hot all over! Keep something cool nearby because you’re going to need it!"
Romantic Times Magazine Review (4 Stars):
"A solidly crafted werewolf story."
ParaNormal Romance Reviews:
"You’ll be drawn into the story from the first page to the last."
The Romance Studio:
"Enchanting romance with a unique twist!"
Visit Terry’s website HERE for more information about Heart of the Wolf and her other books.
2008 NCP Spring Scavenger Hunt
In celebration of spring and to show our appreciation for our readers, several New Concepts authors have joined forces to hold a Spring Scavenger Hunt exclusively for members of the New Concepts Readers and Authors Yahoo group.
Not a member of the group? Just click here to join:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_concepts_pub/join
Perks of membership include advance excerpts, members only contests, announcement of new titles, and one-on-one contact with authors.
The details of the Spring Scavenger Hunt will be announced April 1st on the NCP Readers and Authors group. The last date for entry is April 30th. There will be FIVE fabulous prize packages awarded. Each package will contain numerous goodies, including several NCP books.
Please come and join in the fun!
Not a member of the group? Just click here to join:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/new_concepts_pub/join
Perks of membership include advance excerpts, members only contests, announcement of new titles, and one-on-one contact with authors.
The details of the Spring Scavenger Hunt will be announced April 1st on the NCP Readers and Authors group. The last date for entry is April 30th. There will be FIVE fabulous prize packages awarded. Each package will contain numerous goodies, including several NCP books.
Please come and join in the fun!
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