More than a million and a half copies of Holly Jacobs' books have sold worldwide. Her category romances have made Walden’s Bestseller List and won numerous awards such as the National Readers’ Choice Award, Holt Medallion, Bookseller’s Best, Golden Quill, Golden Leaf, More than Magic and Madcap Awards. She's won two of Romantic Times' Reviwers' Choice Awards and also won their prestigious Career Achievement Award for Series Love and Laughter. She’s presented more than forty workshops across the U.S. on a variety of writing related subjects from writing romantic comedy to time management. Both subjects frequently come into play in her non-writing life. You see, Holly’s married to a police captain and together they’ve had four children. You can visit her at www.HollyJacobs.com
Why the bio for Holly Jacobs? Glad you asked. On Tuesday, January 13, 8 pm eastern, Holly will be the guest speaker in my and my co-host, June's chat at http://Xat.com/wordbox Come join in the fun, the chat, learn from one of the industry's best. I, for one, am very excited.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Have I lot all senses?
Since no one seems to read this blog, I'm going to talk to myself.
Self, have you lost your mind? Are you really considering hosting the 2010 EPICon in New Orleans?
Yes. Thinking about it. But that's all at this point. It would be great for the city. It would be fun. Oh, okay, it would be a lot of work, but the conference would be fun. I'd get to meet a lot of cool people who love the same thing I do. Writing. Reading.
Come on, Self. It would take a full year to set this up. What makes you think you could do it? You're not a coordinator. Shoot you get nervous just planning a small dinner party at your own house.
Yes, but I pull it off. No one has ever died of poisoning. No one has ever said behind my back: Oh, that Charlotte, her dinner get togethers are so boring. And no one says I have to do it by myself. I have friends. I have fellow New Orleans writers. I have... Oh shuddup, other me, I can hear you grumbling under your breath over there. I'm just thinking about it. I've not said yes...yet.
Self, have you lost your mind? Are you really considering hosting the 2010 EPICon in New Orleans?
Yes. Thinking about it. But that's all at this point. It would be great for the city. It would be fun. Oh, okay, it would be a lot of work, but the conference would be fun. I'd get to meet a lot of cool people who love the same thing I do. Writing. Reading.
Come on, Self. It would take a full year to set this up. What makes you think you could do it? You're not a coordinator. Shoot you get nervous just planning a small dinner party at your own house.
Yes, but I pull it off. No one has ever died of poisoning. No one has ever said behind my back: Oh, that Charlotte, her dinner get togethers are so boring. And no one says I have to do it by myself. I have friends. I have fellow New Orleans writers. I have... Oh shuddup, other me, I can hear you grumbling under your breath over there. I'm just thinking about it. I've not said yes...yet.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Fugue Macabre: Ghost Dance/contest
Would you like to win an E-copy of Fugue Macabre: Ghost Dance? Just send me your name and e-mail addy and I'll put it in the drawing. Winner will be announced on Feb. 2. (cjparker@fictionwriters.ws)
Fugue Macabre: Ghost Dance
Dr. Tabatha Gray doesn’t have a particular fondness for the dead, but the dead have a desperate affinity for her. Tabatha is a necromancer who can not only resurrect the dead, but hear the souls of the recently departed. This ability she has always considered a curse may be the only thing that can save her life and those of her friends. After being shunned and banished to a boarding school by her mother, Tabatha spent years denying who and what she is before retuning home to New Orleans to face her personal demons. Almost immediately, she’s threatened by the radical group, Guardians Against Paranormal Sinners, who want her and anyone like her dead. She joins forces with an unlikely pair of friends--a firestarter and a shapeshifter--to fight the deadly organization. Detective Derek Bainbridge tries to ignore the instant connection he feels with this stranger and possibly dangerous necromancer, but he instinctively knows Tabatha is the only person who can help him solve a string of brutal child killings. Family secrets, lies and treachery all combine to make Tabatha’s efforts harder as she tries to save the last victim.
Fugue Macabre: Ghost Dance
Dr. Tabatha Gray doesn’t have a particular fondness for the dead, but the dead have a desperate affinity for her. Tabatha is a necromancer who can not only resurrect the dead, but hear the souls of the recently departed. This ability she has always considered a curse may be the only thing that can save her life and those of her friends. After being shunned and banished to a boarding school by her mother, Tabatha spent years denying who and what she is before retuning home to New Orleans to face her personal demons. Almost immediately, she’s threatened by the radical group, Guardians Against Paranormal Sinners, who want her and anyone like her dead. She joins forces with an unlikely pair of friends--a firestarter and a shapeshifter--to fight the deadly organization. Detective Derek Bainbridge tries to ignore the instant connection he feels with this stranger and possibly dangerous necromancer, but he instinctively knows Tabatha is the only person who can help him solve a string of brutal child killings. Family secrets, lies and treachery all combine to make Tabatha’s efforts harder as she tries to save the last victim.
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Saturday Blues
Most people love Saturdays. For some reason I find them a pain in the butt. The roads are too packed. The grocery is the same. Going out for lunch is like trying to find space in a sardine can. So today I let the hubby go off by himself. He had to go qualify for his gun permit, and I figure that would be a bore, sitting around waiting for him to shoot up a box of ammo at paper targets.
So what do I do with a Saturday to myself? Well, besides sitting here talking to a computer screen, I mean. I could use the time to do some straightening I've been putting off. I need to straighten the guest bedroom. I'm not sure why but that room seems to be a dumping point. There are stacks of magazines I just couldn't bring myself to toss out, but now I'm going to. I mean, why do I need copies of year-old Romantic Times? For seven year-old copies of Writer's Digest? I guess I thought I'd forget what I learned from them one day. But I've readied myself for putting them out with the trash a little at a time. If I put them all out at once the poor trash man would have a stroke.
Next? Old paperbacks. Okay, some of them I will keep until the day I die and then Hubby can get rid of them. But some I'll never read again. Some I have no idea why I hung onto them for so long. Some are marked up beyond reading. Why? I was trying to learn from others. How they handled emotions, conflict, perfect endings, perfect beginnings. And besides, if I get rid of the paperbacks, I'll have room for more!! OMG! I have this rack of old 8-track tapes. I so wish I knew how I could copy them to CDs. But it's time to get rid of them too, though I still have a 8-track player. Would you believe some of them are still wrapped? Not opened, never played.
Okay, the mess isn't going to straighten itself, so I'll go now. Pray for me.
So what do I do with a Saturday to myself? Well, besides sitting here talking to a computer screen, I mean. I could use the time to do some straightening I've been putting off. I need to straighten the guest bedroom. I'm not sure why but that room seems to be a dumping point. There are stacks of magazines I just couldn't bring myself to toss out, but now I'm going to. I mean, why do I need copies of year-old Romantic Times? For seven year-old copies of Writer's Digest? I guess I thought I'd forget what I learned from them one day. But I've readied myself for putting them out with the trash a little at a time. If I put them all out at once the poor trash man would have a stroke.
Next? Old paperbacks. Okay, some of them I will keep until the day I die and then Hubby can get rid of them. But some I'll never read again. Some I have no idea why I hung onto them for so long. Some are marked up beyond reading. Why? I was trying to learn from others. How they handled emotions, conflict, perfect endings, perfect beginnings. And besides, if I get rid of the paperbacks, I'll have room for more!! OMG! I have this rack of old 8-track tapes. I so wish I knew how I could copy them to CDs. But it's time to get rid of them too, though I still have a 8-track player. Would you believe some of them are still wrapped? Not opened, never played.
Okay, the mess isn't going to straighten itself, so I'll go now. Pray for me.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Kid Friendly Recipe
I missed the Wednesday Recipe update because I was right on top of a deadline. Someone e-mailed me and asked for the kid friendly recipe, so here it is.
Crispy Chocolate Mounds
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter chips
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup salted peanuts
In a microwave melt chocolate and peanut butter chips; stir until smooth. Stir in the cereal, raisins and peanuts. Drop by tablespoons onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set. Yield: About 2 dozen
Crispy Chocolate Mounds
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter chips
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup salted peanuts
In a microwave melt chocolate and peanut butter chips; stir until smooth. Stir in the cereal, raisins and peanuts. Drop by tablespoons onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set. Yield: About 2 dozen
Sunday, December 21, 2008
If I Were Filthy Rich
I'd have a face lift.
I'd have a full body lift.
I'd have a boob reduction.
I'd have Lasik Surgery.
But, alas, I'm not rich. So I guess I'll just sag and feel my way around.
I'd have a full body lift.
I'd have a boob reduction.
I'd have Lasik Surgery.
But, alas, I'm not rich. So I guess I'll just sag and feel my way around.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Recipe Wednesday Again
Recipe Wednesday again. This one is a bit time consuming but so much worth the effort. They make a great Christmas gift.
Homemade Snickers
1 cup milk chocolate chips
¼ cup butterscotch chips
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Filling
¼ cut butter
1 cup sugar
¼ cup evaporated milk
1-1/2 cups marshmallow crème
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups chopped salted peanuts
Caramel layer
1 package (14 0z) caramels
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Icing:
1 cup milk chocolate chips
¼ cup butterscotch chips
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Line a 13 in. x 9 in. pan with foil; butter the foil and set aside. Combine the first three ingredients in a small saucepan; stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Spread into prepared pan. Chill until set.
For filling: Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and milk; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, boil and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallow crème, peanut butter and vanilla. Add peanuts. Spread over first layer. Chill until set. Combine caramels and cream in a saucepan; stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Cook and stir 4 minutes longer. Spread over filling. Chill until set.
In a saucepan, combine icing ingredients; stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Pour over the caramel layer. Chill for at least 4 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cutting. Using the foil, lift candy out of pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Yield: about 8 dozen.
Next week a recipe you can make with the kids.
Homemade Snickers
1 cup milk chocolate chips
¼ cup butterscotch chips
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Filling
¼ cut butter
1 cup sugar
¼ cup evaporated milk
1-1/2 cups marshmallow crème
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups chopped salted peanuts
Caramel layer
1 package (14 0z) caramels
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
Icing:
1 cup milk chocolate chips
¼ cup butterscotch chips
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
Line a 13 in. x 9 in. pan with foil; butter the foil and set aside. Combine the first three ingredients in a small saucepan; stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Spread into prepared pan. Chill until set.
For filling: Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and milk; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, boil and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallow crème, peanut butter and vanilla. Add peanuts. Spread over first layer. Chill until set. Combine caramels and cream in a saucepan; stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Cook and stir 4 minutes longer. Spread over filling. Chill until set.
In a saucepan, combine icing ingredients; stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Pour over the caramel layer. Chill for at least 4 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 20 minutes before cutting. Using the foil, lift candy out of pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Yield: about 8 dozen.
Next week a recipe you can make with the kids.
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