I’m blogging over at the Bradford Bunch about why fall is my favorite season! If you get a chance, come on by and tell me your favorite time of the year.

Have you seen ’em yet?  The pumpkins. The flying witches. The vampire bats.  Every store I enter seems to have the Halloween decorations up already. I know–some folks think it’s too early for that. But, hey, I’m a paranormal writer. For me, it’s NEVER too early for that.  I’ve had my “Here lives the wicked witch and all her little monsters” sign up for weeks now.  I can’t help it, the Halloween decorations make me feel good.

And speaking of Halloween…here’s a friendly reminder that my Month of Monsters will be kicking off on October 1. I’ve got some fabulous authors lined up to guest post–and there are some great prizes waiting for commenters!  So be sure to come by for a month full of monster posts and fun.  🙂

I hit page 300 on my WIP.  Got a little behind schedule due to the page proofs, but I’m trucking in the right direction now.  A sneaky secondary character just appeared and he’s trying to steal my show. What is up with that? Now that I am in the final push on this story, the pages will start to come faster.  It will be harder and harder for the hubby to drag me away from the computer.  The story almost writes itself in those last 100-150 pages.

Over the weekend, I took my son to Six Flags.  He had a great time in Thomas Land (the boy loves trains) and my husband rode the roller coasters. Yes, I stayed safely on the ground.

And how was your weekend?

Just wanted to pop in with an update because I know I’ve been quiet this week.  🙁  Sorry!  I finish up my page proofs today (for Eternal Hunter) and I’m in the middle of a PR mailing for the mass market re-release of Hotter After Midnight.  I’m also working on my still untitled paranormal romance–hopefully, the rough draft will be done in the next two weeks.  I’m enjoying this story. It just took one of those turns that I totally didn’t plan when I began the story.  Those turns are always fun.

My motivation level is about to really kick up. Why?  Well, because those bad boys of Supernatural will be back on tonight.  Oh, I love that show! Talk about some phenomenal characterization! Wow! For those who follow the series, well, you know what happens tonight…Lucifer rises from hell.  Oh, yeah. My motivation is about to kick-up. I’ve got to be finished with my work so I can have Supernatural time!!

And what shows are you looking forward to seeing in this premiere season?

My page proofs arrived for ETERNAL HUNTER, so I’m going to be a working girl this weekend.  (But, on a brighter note, whenever page proofs arrive, that means ARCs aren’t far behind! So stay tuned for an ARC contest soon!  Probably in another week or two…)

I thought I’d post some links today, for your viewing pleasure.  🙂

First up, a site I always head to for inspiration and positive posts:  Magical Musings.  Today, LaDonna has  a great post up on what she calls “open window moments.”

Lynn Raye Harris has a great series up on her blog:  SO YOU WANT TO WRITE FOR HARLEQUIN PRESENTS.  If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at writing a Harlequin Presents novel, I’d advise you to check this out!

And finally…a movie I do hope to see this weekend (just have to budget my time!):

For those of you who said you liked happy endings yesterday, I think this one looks promising!  Enjoy your weekend!

I know why I read them–I love the story-telling, the characters, and, in general, I’m addicted to happy endings.  🙂 I love picking up a book and knowing that when I get to the end of the story, the heroine won’t be killed off.  Instead, she’d get everything she wants out of life.  I love being able to read about vampires, demons, medieval knights, and futuristic super-soldiers.  Hey–they’re fun!  I love reading romantic comedies and dark suspenses. Yes, I love ’em all.

I’ve been addicted to romance novels for over 20 years now.  And I don’t see me giving up my addiction any time soon.

But tell me…why do you read romance novels?