I stopped by the Barnes & Noble in Gulfport, MS, earlier tonight and signed stock of HOTTER AFTER MIDNIGHT (the book is on the New Arrivals table–which was very cool for me).  🙂  I was VERY impressed with this store–they had a terrific selection of romance novels and the two staff members I spoke with could not have been more helpful or professional.  So, if you live in or near Gulfport, MS, and you’d like an autographed copy of HOTTER AFTER MIDNIGHT, hop on over to the store.

I plan to do a full weekend recap very soon. I had my first official “in-store” signing on Saturday (as opposed to the stock signing adventures I’ve had), and I do plan to post about that–and share pictures. Lots of pictures. But, right now, I’m so tired that my vision is getting blurry, so I may have to come back and post that information tomorrow. But, I will tell you a few of my other weekend highlights (with more details to come later):

1. Casting call for a horror movie.

2. Bears, elephants, and snakes–too many dang snakes!!!  Snakes where there should not have been snakes!

3. Soothing sharks.

4. Fortune cookies.

Hmmm…has my list confused you yet?  If so, check in tomorrow for a full explanation.

Night!

Is it really Thursday already?  This week is flying by.

Here’s my news for the day:

I received my author copies of WHEN HE WAS BAD and I’ve received my ARCs of EVERLASTING BAD BOYS!  (Yep, this sure does mean that a contest will be coming soon.)

I’m guest blogging today over at Love Is An Exploding Cigar (I just love that name), and…speaking of contests, I’m giving away a prize–so do stop by!

Tonight at 9 p.m. Eastern, I’ll be participating in the Red Sage Chat at Writerspace–and the finalists in the Red Sage writing contest will be announced at the chat.  Should be exciting!

I have a book signing scheduled for this Saturday at Barnes & Noble in Mobile.  My first official signing for HOTTER AFTER MIDNIGHT.  If you’re in the area, please come in and see me!  I’ll be sure to post photos from the signing.

The weatherman is predicting some severe weather for my area today–so it looks like it’ll be an inside day for me.  Take care!

Have you checked out the new Sensual site?  It’s great–and, how cool–they posted an interview with me!

If all goes as planned (that means no house disasters today), I’ll finish up the rough draft of my WIP tonight.  Very cool–you see, when I finish, that means I get to reward myself for a few days (before I start the re-reading and editing process) with some really great books.  And luckily for me, there are some wonderful books waiting for me.

Here’s what I’m planning to read (not in my reading order because that will vary, and, yes, I am one of those folks who often reads more than one book at once!!):

1. Wicked Game by Jeri Smith-Ready. The book officially releases today and I can’t wait to get started reading this one!  Vampires and a con artist–come on, what more could I want?

2. The Third Circle by Amanda Quick.  My son gave me this book for Mother’s Day, and sure, I’ve only had it for what? A day and a half? But it has been so HARD not to give into temptation on this one.

3.  I’ve been given a sneak peek–I get to read Marissa Scott‘s manuscript–and this story looks like it will be great! Thanks for the preview, Marissa!

There are more, of course, but I need to get started on my re-read pretty fast–I’ve got a deadline coming up (and birthdays–mine and the hubby’s), so the other books may have to wait until I come up for a second rest.

Any books that I should put on my list?  I’m always ready to add more!

I’m guest blogging today over at Karin Tabke’s blog.  (Karin writes some very sexy Hot Cops stories–and she has a great  looking historical romance,  Master of Surrender, scheduled to be released VERY soon).  At Karin’s blog, I’m talk about the joy of escapism–and I’m giving away an autographed book, too.  🙂  If you have the chance, do drop by and comment for a chance to win.

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And in other news…I am two days away from completing the rough draft of my WIP–yay!!! I’m currently on page 421 and I can see the end.  (Always fun.)  Speaking of seeing things…I recently saw Ironman at the movies–loved that show!  One of the best movies (with a fantastic flawed hero) that I’ve seen in months.