The young adult version of The Blue Flame.

Desert Breeze Publishing will release a new young adult version of the first book in my Daradawn series, The Blue Flame.

I've received my book cover and thought you would like to take a look.

Review of Ice

Received this book review for Ice. You can read it all on my website. Of course I am thrilled.

Two outstanding authors created this diabolical character that shows no remorse when killing, enjoys and thrives on the blood baths and wants to possess, not only her guiding spirit, but Morgan too. Men or women, it does not make a difference to Ice. She wants control, and in her own mind her father’s approval which she never got.
Murders so graphically described and expertly written you can feel the heat rising in the killer, her excitement as she slices her victims and the sense of release after committing the ultimate act of murder. No remorse, just a sense of satisfaction as she appeases her Hunger. Will Morgan give in to Sherice and join her in her hunt? What happens will let the reader know the length one woman will go to, to own, posses and envelope one man into her body, her soul, fulfilling her Hunger and Passion for blood and death.

Post Blog Jog Day.

It was a great day. Not only did I discover some great new blogs, I had almost a hundred folks jog by and gained five new followers.

It's a chilly morning, well chilly for the central coast of CA, only 41 degress, yes I can hear some of you groaning.

My husband's home now for a week. I guess that will give me some idea of what it will be like in a couple of years when he retires.

That's going to take some adjustment on my part.

How have the rest of you dealt with it?

Randolph and I had sent Ice to LL Publications. We didn't receive an offer of a contract yet. But Zetta Brown sent us a wonderful email listing the strong and weak parts of Ice, along with an invitation to submit again. So that's what we are working on.

I'm not happy with what is goign on with Dancing With The Stars. I know it is a popularity contest also, but at least in the past years the winner was the best dancer...this year it's looking like a farce.

I haven't decided if I will bother to watch tonight, or not.

Blog Jog Day!

It's here. I hope you are having a great time visiting the other blogs. Next on your jog should be...

Me vs. My Muse http://mevsmymuse.com/

Contact Roxann Conger roxann@mevsmymuse.com.

Isn't that the way all writers feel at times...it is us versing our stubborn muse on some days.

A thought about your older titles.

In October I attended ARCHON in St. Louis. I was on some panels, did an autograph session and so forth.

I'd taken A Spiral of Echoes with me, as well as my older titles from my Daradawn series.

A book store owner in the dealer's room let me put them among the others he was selling.

And that's the books I sold and autographed. The Blue Flame and The Emerald Dagger, books one and two from my series., as well as Shadow Worlds, the science fiction suspense that I co-wrote with Darrell Bain.

I didn't take The Silver Angel with me, but was contacted after I returned home by someone who wanted a copy.

So don't write off those earlier releases of yours, mine are still selling. In fact I've just signed three contracts with Desert Breeze Publishing to release the titles of my series books again.

They became orphains when Tigress Press closed its doors.

Blog Jog Day is tomorrow.

Come out and jog with us. You just might find a blog you want to follow. And discover some ways to make your's stand out.


You can start with mine and follow the link to the next blog.

Blog Jog's Coming!

Last years Blog Jog was great.

It's time to do it again! This fall season event has been scheduled just before the holidays so if you have products or books to promote you have a better chance of sales.

Participating may bring to you . . .

*More unique visitors to your blog
*More subscribers
*More comments
*More inbound links
*More followers
*More exposure and sales
*Grow your daily hits

All which look great to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and the other search engines!

If you want to include your blog in the job, please e-mail Carol at chipanugget@gmail.com

Something I thought was worth passing on.

From: Terry Kate [mailto:romanceinthebacksea t@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 10:44 PM
To: Eden Winters
Subject: Month of Thanks on Romance in the Backseat

Hello Everyone,

This November Romance in the Backseat is doing a giveaway that is a little
different then others online. Visitors comment and NOMINATE someone in
their life they would like to thank or who is in need this holiday. We are
very excited to be giving away a book a day as well as some great larger
giveaways. Food. Let's face it times are hard for many people we know. So
we are putting together some Edible Thanks.

If you are willing to make a guest post about the Giveaway and Post the
badge please let me know. Respond with the name of your blog and a link. I
will use the numbers to get more giveaways from our sponsors doing food
giveaways. Thank you for your time and consideration,

Terry Kate
- Please pass this on to anyone you know who might be willing to help by
posting information.

A Spiral of Echoes--EPIC eBook Finalist

I am so excited. A Spiral of Echoes is a finalist in EPIC's eBook Contest. Now we wait until Eppiecon to see if it is a winner.

Great Review for A Spiral of Echoes

This is posted on both The San Francisco Book Review site and the Sacramento Book Review site.

A Spiral of Echoes
Filed in Romance on July 23, 2010 with no comments
By Barbara M. Hodges, Maggie Pucillo
Chalet Publishers, $16.95, 306 pages

After Isabelle discovers her husband’s death and his latest lover, she withdraws, and goes on a quest to find herself on her own terms. Despite badgering from her friends, she treks back to her beloved Baja, Mexico, to escape the hectic life of her past, to rejoin and reconnect with her original love — weaving and nature. As the story advances, the reader is in for a treat. A ghost and a handsome volcanologist distract Isabelle.

The two authors have coordinated an introspection seldom seen. Theirs is a study of a woman’s escape from the tradition of roles to find her inner self. She gradually learns the importance of time passage, allowing her feelings to connect with the ocean and animals around her. The authors share a brilliant glimpse of the inner thoughts of a woman discouraged by those close to her, while inspired by a rediscovery of her connection with nature.

Although Maggie Pucillo appears to be new on the scene, Barbara M. Hodges has penned five other novels, each focusing on a different literary approach. With a flowing vocabulary, the authors enjoy a style that pulls the reader into the prose and doesn’t let go.

Reviewed by D. Wayne Dworsky

Catching Up

Hi all, I'm back from vacation. Time to get back into the routine of posting on my blog.

Last night I finished reading a fantastic book...Crossing Oceans by Gina Holmes. I highly recommend the book...two warnings, don't start reading it at night when you have to be up early the next day, you won't want to stop reading, the second warning is have a box of tissues close by, you're going to need them.

Let me know when you read this book and what you thought of it.

Gina is going to be one of my guest on No Limits in October. I can't wait to talk to her about her book.

Patterns of Happiness

'In the depth of my soul

there is a wordless song'

Patterns of Happiness

I'm on vacation in Oregon. Enjoying this private cabin, overlooking the river.

Away from my Wisdom cards, but found this cool little book here. It is from Hallmark cards, titled Patterns of Happiness by Kahlil Gibran.

Here's A quote:

'My thought is a tender leaf

that sways in every direction

and finds pleasure in its swaying.'

Wisdom Cards

Happy 4th of July!

'My spiritual growth comes to me in ways I don't quite expect.

I know I am always safe.'

Wisdom Cards

'I have the power to make changes.'

Wisdom Cards

'I am worth loving.'

Wisdom Cards

'When I am ready to make positive changes in my life,

I attract whatever I need to help me.'

Wisdom Cards

'It is so comfortable to play victim, because it is always someone elses's fault.

I have to stand on my own two feet and take responsibility.'

Wisdom Cards

'I look in the mirror and say: "I love and accept myself exactly as I am."'

Wisdom Cards

'It is my birthright to express myself in ways that are fulfilling to me.'