Dec. 14

I promised my dear blogging friend, Ann Victor, that I would link my blog to hers. She is offering a wonderful contest with unique prizes from South Africa. Click on her name and read the rules on how to enter.
It's Monday and one of those days when it seems you have a million little things that have to be done right now. So, I won't keep you. Please leave a comment and let me know how you are. Happy Monday!

Dec. 13

There is only one weekend left until Christmas. I don't have my cards addressed yet, do you? I have half my shopping done. Mostly books as they make great gifts. Hanukkah is here already. School vacations begin soon and the household will be full and busy. Before I know it-- it's a new year. I would love to be able to make time stop so I can catch my breath and savor the moments. As my grandfather used to say, "No matter how long you live, life is short." Thanks for spending your precious time with me. Cheers!

Dec. 12

I want to say Happy Birthday to my nieces, Alisha and Jessica, and to my nephew Patrick! May your next year be filled with happiness and dreams come true.

Today's tip for writers: don't forget to read, read, read. I think I'm making that one of my new year goals. To read more then ever before. Cheers!

Dec. 11

I still have Christmas shopping to do. How about you? Are you one of those people who has all the gifts purchased by October? Or are you like me, searching through stores last minute? I have found I do more and more shopping on-line. It avoids the crowds. It's not as much fun as being able to pick something up and hold it when you purchase it, but it is kind of cool to get packages delivered. Books make great gifts and I know so many wonderful writers that books tend to be my favorite gifts to give. What are your favorite gifts?

Dec. 10

Happy promo news to share. Dream Man is now available for pre-order at this link: Dream Man yay!

Also I wanted to share the fabulous book trailer Linda Kage made for this book. I tried uploading it here but it just kept spinning and spinning and now the blog is late. sigh. Click here for the Youtube link.

Also- Since books make fabulous Stocking stuffers and gifts for the readers in your life. I will send a personally signed Christmas card and book plate to anyone with proof of pre-order for Dream Man or purchase of Mr. Charming. Simply contact me at nancy at nancyjparra dot com, include your proof of purchase and snail mail address and I'll include a Dream Man sleep mask in the package. Cheers!

Dec. 9

Yay! I just got an e-mail saying my January release Dream Man is available for preorder later this week. When it comes up, I'll supply a link.

The view from my window is snow, snow, snow. :) I woke up to see tracks around the lake and just now heard coyote calls. We have a fenced yard, but they are wily animals and so I will have to keep an eye on the little dog. No more letting her out on her own. There was a big fat rabbit in the yard yesterday. I bet the coyote was after the bunny or one of the many fat squirrels in the woods. If I see him, I'll try to get a picture. I like coyotes--just don't want them to hurt my dog.

Cheers!

Dec. 8

Today there is snow. Small but steady flakes are falling from the sky. The lake has a thin coat of ice on the edges and that is covered with white stuff. They are talking up to ten inches. The big dog loves the snow. His black bits of coat turn white while he sits out in it and glories in the smells. The geese moved on a few days ago. They must have known the cold and snow were coming and decided to try a warmer clime. There isn't even any wind. Simply soft, silent snow. Will go out soon and push it from the walks and try to keep from having to move ten inches at once. Cheers!