Welcome Fall

You may hate me for this, but I'm happy it is finally fall.
I love the cooler weather, the change of seasons, the brisk smell in the air, the screaming from the living room as I try to write... I say this every year.

Anyhoo, I wanted to update you all on what I've been doing.

I had a virtual book tour this summer to promote my latest release, Angel's Betrayal.
I want to announce the winners of a free copy of the book now.
((Drum roll))
Cassidy Frazee and Catherine Lee

Congrats! (I'll be contacting you separately)

I just finished a short story that will be published in an upcoming anthology of Christmas themed storied done by Montanan Authors.  I'll post more on that when we get closer to the release date.

Also on my plate, I am starting a new series. My first full fledged murder mystery, using the experiences I've had in my life (not murdering people... working in a sorority).

If you missed it, I did an interview with Barry Eva in June.  Here is the link to listen.

Other than that, I hope you enjoy the fall, no matter what the weather.

On tour, stopping at a blog near you.

Hi all,

I am officially on tour, at least virtually.  I've hopped on the Goddess Fish tour bus, filled with M&M's, martinis, a nacho bar, and oddly enough, Goldfish crackers.

I hope to see you on one of my stops, please stop by and tell me how fabulous I look.  I will know that you are lying, but it will still boost my ego.  You may even win a copy of my book.

The first stop is at Simple Things In Life.  http://pwrspot.blogspot.com/2014/05/author-interview-and-giveaway-with-h.html  It is a fun interview I did and I will be available to answer any questions and or receive your mist sincere praise.

Growing up Pug

Welcome to my blog and the Authors in Bloom Blog Hop!

I have two dogs: a Pug named Flapjack, and a Puggle named Fritter.

Fritter is four and Flapjack just turned one.

Before I got Flapjack, Fritter and I loved to spend time in the garden.  She would lay out in the sun while I weeded.  She would lay out in the shade, while I weeded.  She would go back inside, while I weeded.

Then we got Jack, and everything changed.

Jack was born in March, north from where I live and closer to the mountains.  When I got him in May, the breeder told me he had never seen grass before, since she still had snow in her yard.  So his first experience with grass was a game changer.  Of course to a Pug, especially a puppy, it was the BEST THING EVER!

Then we got busy in the garden.  Another fun fact the breeder told me was that this certain Pug loves peas.  I filed that info away and didn't think much about it.

Flapjack and Fritter got along, mostly.  Jack followed Fritter EVERYWHERE and was pretty much what every younger sibling was supposed to be; annoying. They played and rolled in the grass.  

Fritter showed him the hole under the shed where she had dug out a hiding place.  She showed him where to find the BEST STICKS EVER!

If we didn't see Jack for awhile, we knew he was probably trying to drag a stick inside.

The garden grew, and before I knew it, I had peas.  I started to bring Jack out to the garden and would pick a pea for him.  OMG! It was the BEST PEA EVER!  Thus everytime I went out into the garden, Jack would follow and patiently wait by the peas for me to give him one.

Then soon, he stopped being patient.  I wondered why there were only peas from my knee height and up.  Then I noticed that the pea vines were on the ground.  Finally I noticed the half-gnawed-on pods. That dang Pug was pilfering my peas!

Luckily I had peas-a-plenty, and other things began to sprout that caught his attention.  However, it never failed if anyone went out to the garden to weed or harvest, they were confronted by the pea-eating Pug.

And really, how can you say no to a face like this.

This is a recipe from my favorite cooking show/magazine/website (Cooks Country) and is worthy for any pea loving Pug.

Bacony Peas

SERVES 4

Do not thaw the peas before adding them to the skillet. You can use half a medium red onion in place of the shallot.

INGREDIENTS

• 4slices bacon, chopped
• 1shallot, minced
• 1garlic clove, minced
• 1(1-pound) bag frozen peas
• 2teaspoons dark brown sugar
• 1tablespoon unsalted butter
• Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1. RENDER BACON Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate and pour off and discard all but 1 tablespoon fat from pan.
   2. COOK PEAS Cook shallot and garlic in bacon fat until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in peas and sugar and cook, covered, until heated through, about 4 minutes. Off heat, stir in butter. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with bacon. Serve.

Pass the Peas!

My big giveaway!

To celebrate Spring and the recent release of my second book, I will be giving away copies of both Angel's Code and Angel's Betrayal.  One lucky winner will win both copies and two others will receive their choice of one or the other.

Angel's Code

Danny Murray is a restless young Londoner.  Bored with his studies as a web designer, he longs for something new and exciting.  He attracts the attention of an enigmatic American hacker who goes by the screen name "The Fallen Angel."  Angel agrees to train him, as long as he becomes a member her team.  Oliver Murray, Senior Investigating Officer for London's Metropolitan Police's Cyber Crime Division, and Danny's older brother, has different plans for his troublesome brother.  But when Oliver is abducted, it comes down to Danny and the illegal skills he's learned to save him.

Angel's Betrayal

It's summertime and insects are not the only things flying in the London skies.

Oliver and Danny Murray return in this explosive second-in-the-series novel.

When two CIA agents appear in Oliver Murray's office, he knows nothing good could come from it.  An American drone has gone missing and the agents believe that one of their own may have taken it.  The agent in question is Sara Parsons, also known as Fallen Angel.

Maintaining her innocence, Angel tries to find the real culprit, but when one of the agents sent to apprehend her turns up dead in her flat, Oliver has a hard time believing her.  With the help from his brother, Danny, Oliver betrays his own instincts and decides to help Angel find the true murderer and drone thief.

The winners will be able to choose between a signed paperback or a digital copy.

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Upcoming events

Spring is finally here!

I wanted to inform you all about the upcoming events.

First, on Monday starts the Author's in Bloom Blog Hop, hosted by Dianne Venetta. It is 10 days of daily giveaway, the grand prize being a Kindle or a Nook AND a $25 ebook gift card.

I will be giving away copies of both my books to one lucky person and one copy of either Angel's Code or Angel's Betrayal to two others.

Next on my Calendar is my Virtual Book Tour, organized by Goddess Fish Promotions.

I will be a guest on several blogs for several weeks, and will be giving away copies of my books there as well.

Stay tuned for updates on where I'll be.

Last but not least, I'll be guest on an internet radio show, hosted by Barry Eva.

Also stay tuned for when the interview will be made available.

So that's it for now. 

Angel's Betrayal

Welcome to the BTGN Spring Fling.

I'll have you know I have not been sitting on my laurels this winter. Oh No!  I've been busting out chapters, kicking butt and taking names.

I am proud to introduce to you my second book, second in the Angel Hacker Series as well, Angel's Betrayal which is getting final touches and will be out soon. Published by the fine people at Books To Go Now.

      It’s summertime and insects are not the only thing flying in the London skies.  Oliver and Danny Murray return in this explosive second in the series novel.

     When two C.I.A. agents appear in Oliver Murray’s office, he knows nothing good could come from it.  An American drone has gone missing and the agents believe the one of their own has taken it.  The agent’s name is Sara Parsons, also known as Fallen Angel.

     Maintaining her innocence, Angel tries to find the real thief, but when one of the agents sent to arrest her turns up dead in her flat, Oliver has a hard time believing her.

     With the help from his brother, Danny, Oliver betrays his own instincts and decides to help Angel find the true murderer and drone thief.

To celebrate the upcoming release of Angel's Betrayal, I will be giving away a copy of my first book Angel's Code and a $15 Starbucks gift card.   

Please leave a comment and your name will be selected at random at the end of the hop, also let me know if you would like to learn more about Angel's Code, Angel's Betrayal, and I will put you on my newsletter list.  You are also in the running for the BTGN prizes as well- but that is not in my hands.  Click here to continue hopping and Good Luck!

Coming Soon!

Here is a sneak peek at the cover for the second in the Angel Hacker Series: Angel's Betrayal.