BDSM Love & Relationships with Dr. Charley Ferrer

I'd like to welcome our special guest Dr. Charley Ferrer. 


Dr. Charley Ferrer is a world renowned Clinical Sexologist, Talk Show Host, and award winning author. She has appeared on numerous radio and television and is a freelance writer for various newspapers and magazines. She lectures on relationships and sexual health throughout the United States and Latin America.

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BDSM Love & Relationships

By

Dr. Charley Ferrer

I’ve been a Clinical Sexologist and Relationship Mentor for over 15 years. I’ve written six other books on sexuality and self-empowerment, even won the award for Best Self-Help Book 2002 with my first book, The W.I.S.E. Journal for the Sensual Woman. My book, The Latina Kama Sutra, was nominated for best sexuality book in 2008. And though I’m beyond proud of all my books, I’m especially thrilled about my two new books BDSM FOR WRITERS and BDSM THE NAKED TRUTH.

It’s my hope that with these two new books on Dominance and submission, I can pull back the leather curtain and show you the truth behind this uniquely erotic and often misunderstand lifestyle. BDSM THE NAKED TRUTH will assist you, the reader, to better understand the men and women who identify within this unique mindset and dispel many of the misconceptions the media and Hollywood have erroneously portrayed in order to sensationalize the audience and make money. It’s my desire to shed some like into the dark abyss and show you that the men and women who participate in Power Exchange relationships are not weird, perverted, nor mentally unstable though their desires do not conform to the norm. Please note I stated “norm” not normal. BDSM IS A NORMAL expression of an individual’s sexual and sensual desires; however it is not a common.

I’m often asked if BDSM is about one person hurting another. The answer to that is NO! The major difference between BDSM and domestic violence is that when the submissive (receiver) asks the Dominant (giver) to stop—the Dominant stops! In a domestic violence situation, the abuser does not stop. Often there is anger and hatred behind domestic violence. In a power exchange relationship, there is no malice. The individuals are not trying to hurt nor injury each other; they merely wish to share a sacred part of themselves with another. And yes, their interactions may look different than your typical relationships however when you stop and think about it, we all express our love and affection in a different ways.

Though they resemble their vanilla cousins to a large extent, Dominance and submission relationships differ greatly based not only because of the Power Exchange dynamics involved but based on the level of open communication and the willingness of each individual to open themselves up to their partner. This amazing mixture of communication, acceptance, affection, exploration and vulnerability are the foundation of every healthy and long lasting BDSM relationship.

The most amazing essence of a Dominance and submission relationship isn’t the erotic thrills or the “whips and chains” as most would believe—it’s the communication. Dominants and submissives in a relationship speak about everything! Whereas most men and women entering into a vanilla relationship withhold information about their desires and sexual needs because they fear rejection or ridicule, in a Power Exchange relationship, the individual’s most embarrassing desires, their fears of abandonment, their fears of failure and never being good enough, their need for love and most importantly what these issues look like are immediately addressed or noted for further discussions. Granted the submissive typically reveals more of him or herself than the Dominant in this respect because let’s face it who wants a wimpy Dominant. However it is through these revelations, this baring of the soul by both partners, and the realistic declaration of their desires and what they’re willing to give and accept from each other that is the foundation of this unique relationship.

This doesn’t mean that the submissive or the Dominant won’t decide somewhere along the line that this relationship isn’t for them. Nor that fears won’t sometimes crop up and create obstacles. Yet because of their willingness to be honest about their needs and desires—in essence bare their soul and psyche to their partner—this openness will ensure these couples reach a level of intimacy and emotional connection unparalleled by their conventional vanilla cousins. And I dare say, they will reach it faster.

The fact that these emotional and psychologically intense topics are open for discussion within a few months if not at the commencement of their union, makes these relationships more realistic and emotionally stable than the typical conventional relationship where men and women hide behind a façade then wonder why things went wrong six months or two years or god forbid twenty years down the road and/or someone is cheating in order to get their sexual desires met.

I’m not saying that Power Exchange relationships are the best. What I am saying is, wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could be completely open with your partner and not have to hide any aspects of yourself; to know that you’re accepted completely despite your flaws or unconventional, erotic, and/or sexual desires. (Excerpt from BDSM THE NAKED TRUTH)

I have to chuckle when I think about how we all strive to be the best in what we do. We take workshops to find ourselves, go to college to learn to be better in our careers, play endless hours of video games or sports to “be the best”. And yet, the one aspect in our lives that will be with us forever—our sexuality—we quickly close our eyes to hoping that we’ll get it right some day.

It’s my greatest wish that BDSM THE NAKED TRUTH will open the door to a path of self discovery for you that allows you to embrace your wild adventurous side. And though you need not go to the extremes, you can dip your toes in this pond and take what you want from it. However if you find you don’t like it nor want to try, at least you can be confident in the fact that you’re making an informed decision instead of one based on ignorance or bias.

For authors, BDSM FOR WRITERS provides you with the necessary information required to understand this unique lifestyle and be able to create characters which convey the true aspects of Dominance and submission. My book not only provides you with the basics but more importantly it helps you understand the psychology and the emotional connection men and women make in this lifestyle. Without that understanding, your D/s characters lack integrity and I dare say—credibility.

I want to thank you all for taking the time to stop by and leave your questions and comments. I also want to thank Joan for her kindness in creating those beautiful bookmarks and having me on her Blog to speak to you about my books. Please reserve your copy today at www.bdsmforwriters.com and enter to win over 30 wonderful kinky prizes and one mundane one. Plus if you leave a message or comment today, you’ll be entered to win.

Live with passion,
Dr. Charley Ferrer

Dr. Charley has given us an extra special prize to giveaway:
A set of hand made metal shackles, compliments of Dungeon Delights

and worth $79-$99 !!!

Other prizes:~ A copy of Dr. Charley's book - winner's choice

~ 1 of 5 handmade bookmarks, pictured above

Ways to enter:

1 point for blog comment here

1 point for Tweeting:

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Contest closes 7/13, midnight pacific time.

Winners chosen, announced, and contacted via email 7/14

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The Real Story Behind Pacing...post at Magical Musings

I used to think pacing was all about action. Car chases, shootouts, hostage situation or, if we’re talking about a contemporary romance, it would be a personal crisis or business in immediate jeopardy.


Then I read the most recent Koontz novel What the Night Knows. And I realized that pacing isn’t about action, it’s all about presenting story questions then making your reader wait to discover the answer.

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Positive Self-Talk--Examples

Yes, I know, I'm late.  I promised Tuesday and it's Thursday.  Life--it's my only excuse.

This is the third post in the theme of utilizing your subconscious in writing and life.  While the posts layer upon each other for a deeper understanding, they each stand alone as well.  For more information check out the previous posts:

• The Subconscious in Writing
• Positive Self-Talk? Seriously?

Today I'm sharing a bunch of great examples of positive self-talk you can adopt, alter and make your own. 

I'm the type who always wants to know why something works.  If I get a crap answer, I'll doubt the premise.  If I get a logical or scientific answer, I'm apt to believe.  Or, at least believe until something happens to make me doubt.

So...why does self-talk work?

• Self-talk affects the subconscious mind.  It is the type of talk that chatters constantly in the back of our minds without specific, conscious thought.  Things we think, but don't say.  Things we tell ourselves about ourselves or about our job or our life, but don't rationalize or justify before we say them.
• The subconscious mind is programmed similarly to the way a computer is programmed, so like a computer the subconscious mind will only perform the tasks it is programmed to perform.
• Information presented to the subconscious mind causes both a psychological and a physiological response.
• The subconscious mind does not hold any biases or beliefs other than those that have already been programmed in.
• The brain records exactly what it receives without regard to where it comes from or how it get the information.  The brain doesn't care whether the information is true or false, right or wrong.
• The programming you accept from others and the conscious and unconscious directives, pictures, feelings and thoughts that you transmit to yourself in your own control center of the brain--the subconscious mind.

Those are just some of the reasons.  If you want to get down to the nitty-gritty, I suggest reading The Self-Talk Solution by Shad Helmstetter, which is one of the main sources of my information.  I've gathered other supporting information on this topic from various other experts in the field of psychology.

Before we get into the examples of what we should be saying to ourselves, it would be beneficial to recognize what types of phrases we should not be saying.

What NOT to say:

• Nothing ever goes right.  (a.k.a. Could just one thing go right?)
• I'm no good at ... (fill in the blank)  (a.k.a. I'm not that creative/smart/ambitious)
• Why should I try?  It won't work out anyway.
• I can't get caught up.  (I don't have enough time. This is too much work.)
• I've tried, I can't. 
• What is wrong with me today?  (a.k.a. Why isn't my mind working?)
• It's just not my day.
• I'm so tired.

I've been guilty of just about every one of these in one form or another -- for the better part of my life.  Hence, my generally negative/pessimistic personality for the majority of my years.

Now, I consciously make the effort to change my thoughts around by restructuring my sentences. 

Mini personal story:  At my work, there is one particular doctor who is incredibly challenging to work with.  My self-esteem always seemed to take a hit after a shift with her.  I developed my own "mantra" for self-talk repetition whenever we worked together.  I am enough. I do enough. I know enough.  This short, quick, easy little string of words greatly enhanced my working experience with her and reduced the stress during those days.

Things TO say:

• I'm making progress.
• I can handle this.
• I'm willing to try.
• I am in control of this.
• I am excellent at ... writing/singing/problem solving
• I have a fantastic ... mind/talent/ability with people
• I keep trying.
• I'll get it.

So, here are a few examples for different parts of your life, although they are heavily weighted toward creativity/writing because that is my main audience here.  But you can take the base of any statement and change it to fit your specific situation and/or need.

Most of these are generalized.  I've put options related to how you could tailor them toward your writing life in (parenthesis).

**Remember, the key to making self-talk work isn't simply repeating the words over and over.  But, visualize, feel it, live it and infuse gratitude. 

Creativity: Because creativity is the essence of writing.

It's not a question of whether you can be more creative. The question is only whether you will allow yourself to exercise the creativity you already have. ~Shad Helmstetter

• I see my own creativity as the key that unlocks my true potential (as an author).
• I admire and respect others who use their own imagination to benefit themselves and others (their characters).
• I know others see me and respect me as a creative, resourceful individual (writer).
• I am not afraid to try the untried, walk new paths or search for new or better alternatives in my life (writing).
• Today, I am more creative then ever before.
• Since my imagination has no limits, my creativity knows no bounds.
• The more I practice using my creative mind (writing), the more creative (successful) I become.
• My own creativity allows me to unlock the source from which all ideas flow (bestsellers are born).
• I am a bestseller. I am a bestseller.  I am...oh, sorry.  Got a little carried away there.

Overcoming the fear of failure: Because even multi-published authors fear this with every book.

• I am never afraid to try. I enjoy staying with it and moving forward.
• I give myself freedom to fail and reap the success those attempts have brought me.
• I prepare myself with the knowledge and skill I need to succeed.

Getting more done: Because we writers are consummate procrastinators.

• I place great value on taking action. I see what needs to be done and I do it.
• Both the quality and the quantity of what I do (my writing) is important to me. The rewards I achieve are worth the investment I make.
• I look forward each day to increasing my effectiveness (word count) and accomplishing more.

 Perseverance (and hope): Because no author would succeed without it.

• I have faith, I have courage, I have belief--in myself and my writing.
• Each day I have more hope and conviction in my ability to solve any problem (craft a novel worthy of the bestsellers list).
• I never give up.  I am a winner, and I give myself the energy and belief to come out on top (of the bestsellers list).

Dealing with problems: Because in the publishing industry, there is no avoiding them.

• I like challenges and meet them head on.
• My will, my strength, my determination are always stronger than any problem I face.
• I know every problem holds within itself the keys to its own solution.

Speaking and Writing with Confidence: Self-explanatory.

• I have good ideas and I am able to express my ideas in a clear and interesting way.  (I'm a killer storyteller.)
• People like the way I express myself, and they enjoy hearing my thoughts and ideas. (People love my writing and enjoy reading my novels).
• My mind gives me the words I need, right when I need them.

Positive risk-taking: Because every new character, new plot, new story is a risk.

• To me, a good risk is a bridge to my success and a doorway to greater opportunity (the next contract).
• I am willing to accept those risks which are necessary for the fulfillment of my goals.
• Any risk I accept is a healthy new force in my life.  A challenge and worthwhile goal.  Another win in the making.
• I have the courage to do what I need to do (write on the edge) to get where I want to go (to the best seller's list).

Improving your career: Because if you stagnate in the publishing sea, you get eaten by sharks.

• I enjoy seeking and finding new opportunities in my life (publishing).
• I never allow the word "no" to stop me or even slow me down.
• I look forward and never look back.
• I am creating a bright, positive, successful future for myself.
• I know where I'm going (I will be a bestseller), and I'm well on my way.

Learning to say no (a.k.a. protecting your writing time): Essential skill for every author.

• I carefully guard the time I set aside for things which are important to me (writing).
• My time and energies are gifts which I protect and give by my choice, not the dictates of others.
• Saying no is easy for me.  I am confident, self-assured and in control of my life.

I could go on and on, but I'm sure you get the idea.

I would love to hear some of your own positive self-talk. 

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Powerful Search Tool for Writers

A searchable information base better than Google?

For writers looking for writing-related information and articles--yes.  And it's called the WRITER'S KNOWLEDGE BASE.

If you're a writer and you don't know Elizabeth Craig already, you're in for a treat.  Elizabeth is an author of fun cozy mysteries, full of entertaining characters and intriguing twists and turns.  She is also a culler of over 1500 writers' blogs where she gathers information from the best articles on the web written by authors of every genre covering every aspect of writing, from first paragraphs to promotion.  After filtering the thousands of articles, she chooses the very best and posts them as links on Twitter @elizabethscraig, ultimately creating a well of quality information available to other writers--or anyone interested in writing.

Awesome resource, right?  Wait.  It gets better.

Enter Mike Flemming, software developer with 20+ years of experience.  Mike has taken all the valuable  and relevant articles Elizabeth has plucked from thousands of blogs and websites and designed a searchable database.  That means a ton of saved time for authors.  Now when you want to search for articles related to, say, character development or social media, you receive writer-specific, quality articles in return with Google-like speed.  And unlike Google, all of the results are relevant to you as a writer.

And it's just beginning.  Mike and Elizabeth continue to improve WKB with advancing technology and input from users.

So give it a try, let Mike and Elizabeth know what you think, and tell all your authorly friends!

Enjoy!

Writer's Knowledge Base's Facebook Page
Writer's Knowledge Blog Page

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New Year's Giveaway: Day 15, Elisabeth Naughton

How do you describe someone who is like the other half of your brain? 

Elisabeth Naughton and I have been critique partners for about five years now.  We met through another writer who we also critiqued with.  Elisabeth and I have both grown and changed over those years, yet we've grown closer and changed in similar ways. 

Aside from writing in similar genres, we share common values such as work-ethic, professionalism, commitment and karma.  Outside publishing we share a love of family, dedication to our long-time marriages, support of true friendship and acceptance of individual quirks and styles -- even though my plotting and planning makes her want to pull out her eyelashes and her writing into the mist makes me want to jump off a cliff.

Elisabeth has an amazing ability to understand story structure and visualize the big picture, something I struggle with even after taking courses, reading books and applying it in my work.  She has mentored me along the path of writing a series and all that entails. 

In fact, it was Elisabeth who emailed me during her Hawaiian vacation because she had an epiphany--that FEVER, my debut novel with Kensington, was perfect for both a series of connected books and a paranormal element.  She was convinced that the only reason it hadn't sold was because the RS market had slowed.

Because I trust her opinion and her vision of my work (and because I have learned she's often right about most things) I rewrote FEVER, was subsequently offered representation by two well-known agents, and thereafter offered a two book contract.

I have myriad of reasons to be grateful for Elisabeth's role in my life as mentor and friend, and I'm thrilled to have this opportunity to share her fabulous work with all of you! 

She has an amazing voice, sarcastic wit that never fails to have me laughing out loud and kick-ass characters who take no shit.  Her stories move fast, twist, turn and flip upside down.  So if you're looking for an author who delivers on the promises they offer at the beginning of a novel (as described in my recent blog post at Brava Authors) Elisabeth is that author.

Up For Win Today:

2 copies of STOLEN FURY, the first in her STOLEN trilogy and double RWA RITA nominee for Best First Book and Best Romantic Suspense.

3 copies of MARKED, the first book in her ETERNAL GUARDIAN series.

3 copies of ENTWINED, the second book in her ETERNAL GUARDIAN series.

To enter:
Follow me on Twitter: @joanswan & send me a tweet with #newyear in the message. (Tweet Here)

Book Summary:
STOLEN FURY:
To unearth a centuries-old secret, an archaeologist must team up with the rakish thief who’s stolen both an ancient relic and her heart…

Oh, is he handsome. And charming. And sexy as all get out. Dr. Lisa Maxwell isn’t the type to go home with a guy she barely knows. But, hey, this is Italy and the red-blooded Rafe Sullivan seems much more enticing than cataloging a bunch of dusty artifacts.

After being fully seduced, Lisa wakes to an empty bed and, worse yet, an empty safe. She’s staked her career as an archaeologist on collecting the three Furies, a priceless set of ancient Greek reliefs. Now the one she had is gone. But Lisa won’t just get mad. She’ll get even.

She tracks Rafe to Florida, and finds the sparks between them blaze hotter than the Miami sun. He may still have her relic, but he’ll never find all three without her. And they’re not the only ones on the hunt. To beat the other treasure seekers, they’ll have to partner up—because suddenly Lisa and Rafe are in a race just to stay alive.

Read an excerpt: HERE.

MARKED:
THERON – Dark haired, duty bound and deceptively deadly. He’s the leader of the Argonauts, an elite group of guardians that defends the immortal realm from threats of the Underworld.

From the moment he walked into the club, Casey knew this guy was different. Men like that just didn’t exist in real life—silky shoulder-length hair, chest impossibly broad, and a predatory manner that just screamed dark and dangerous. He was looking for something. Her.

She was the one. She had the mark. Casey had to die so his kind could live, and it was Theron’s duty to bring her in. But even as a 200-year-old descendent of Hercules, he wasn’t strong enough to resist the pull in her fathomless eyes, to tear himself away from the heat of her body.

As war with the Underworld nears, someone will have to make the ultimate sacrifice.

Read and excerpt: HERE.


ENTWINED:
ZANDER — The most feared of all the Eternal Guardians. It’s rumored he can’t be killed, and he always fights like he has nothing to lose. But as a descendant of the famed hero Achilles, he’s got to have a vulnerability… somewhere.

Forces of daemons are gathering and have broken through the barriers of the Underworld. Now more than ever the Eternal Guardians are needed to protect both their own realm and the humans’. Zander can’t afford to think about what might have been with the bewitching physician he once regarded as his soul mate. But with eternity stretching before him, he also can’t fathom spending his life without the one woman who makes him feel most alive. Perhaps he’s found his weakness, after all…

Read an excerpt: HERE.

Upcoming Releases:

• TEMPTED, the highly anticipated release of Elisabeth's third book in the ETERNAL GUARDIAN series,  October, 2011.
• BODYGUARDS IN BED, an anthology of romantic suspense with a bodyguard theme, co-authors Lucy Monroe and Jamie Denton.  May, 2011.
• ENRAPTURED, the forth book in the ETERNAL GUARDIAN series, April 2012.

Works In Progress:

• ENRAPTURED, the forth book in the ETERNAL GUARDIAN series, April 2012.

Contact Info:
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Have a great weekend! Check back next week for more awesome giveaways!

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New Year's Giveaway: Day 6, Lauren Dane

I first learned of Lauren Dane through my critique partner, Elisabeth Naughton.  I have followed and chatted with Lauren on Twitter and will participate on a workshop panel with Lauren and several other authors at the RWA Conference in New York 2011 (if RWA approves the proposal, that is).

Lauren is one of the most prolific authors I've ever met.  Her work is quality entertainment.  Her covers frame-worthy!  So don't miss your chance to miss this one!

Up For Win Today:
Lauren's most recent release, INSIDE OUT, book three in the Brown Siblings erotic romance series.

To enter:
Follow me on Twitter: @joanswan & send me a tweet with #newyear in the message. (Tweet Here)

Book Summary:
Ella Tipton is a survivor. In the wake of an attack that left her nearly dead, she’s spent each day putting her life back together. Once vibrant and outgoing, she’s needed to reclaim the best parts of who she was while retaining the hard won lessons. There hasn’t been room for any romantic entanglements, even if she were ready. Still, it didn’t mean she had to stop sneaking looks at Mister Tall, Dark and Tattooed himself.

Security professional Andrew Copeland isn’t quite sure when his jones for the lovely and decidedly skittish Ella developed. He’s known her for years, has watched her triumph over the pain she’d been dealt. Cope is no stranger to women, but he knows the nervous flush he gets every time he talks to her is different than any attraction he’s had in the past. Determined to get Ella to let him in, Andy does the one thing he can think of to get close: he offers her hands-on training in self-defense.

While Ella’s sure he’s just being nice, the prospect of being able to touch him and gain the tools to push away the last vestiges of her fear is more than she can resist. Soon enough, Cope shows Ella his feelings are far more than friendly and re-ignites something deep inside her. Before long desire and love turn them both inside out.

Works In Progress:
This woman makes me dizzy!!!

• MESMERIZED, Berkley Heat, Phantom Corps #2/Federation Chronicles #4, April 2011
  This is a futuristic and the next in the Phantom Corps series and features Andrei Solace and his childhood love/sweetheart Piper who also happens to be a badass mercenary.
• Dirty/Bad/Wrong in the THREE TO TANGO Anthology, Berkley Heat, May 2011
  This is a small town, menage romance, set in Petal (those fans of the Chase books will recognize one of the hero's family business as the Honey Bear, the cafe in town and Polly Chase even makes a brief appearance)
• GODDESS WITH A BLADE, Carina Press, June 2011
  Lauren's first urban fantasy
• ONCE AND AGAIN, Samhain Publishing, August 2011
  Lauren's return to Petal with Nathan Murphy's book - a second chance at love/reunited lovers story
• NEVER ENOUGH (Book 4 in the Brown Siblings series), Berkley Heat, September, 2011
  The last in Lauren's Brown Siblings books and Adrian Brown's story
• HEART OF DARKNESS: BOUND BY MAGIC Series, Berkley Sensation, November 2011
  This is the first in a brand new paranormal romance series.  It's set in the same world I wrote my novella Sensual Magic in and features Meriel Owen, a witch and Dominic Bright, an outclan bad boy who is also a witch in a very dark world where witches run themselves like corporations.

Contact Info:
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Email

Tomorrow, Cynthia Eden, Paranormal and Romantic Suspense Author.

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In Celebration of Writers: Giveaway!

IMPO, writers don’t progress or grow without other writers.

After seven years in the writing community, I’ve met more people than I can possibly remember. Whether or not I can recall names or faces, there is no doubt that each of those individuals has touched my writing life—most in positive ways, a few in negative ways, but both beneficial in some way, because here I am. Finally, published (or I guess I should say, purchased and on the publishing schedule).

In honor of my seven years of writing and the larger ideal of writers and readers supporting each other in an effort to reach the collective pinnacle of success we all seek: an awesome read, I am sponsoring a giveaway!






The prizes: 7 giftcards for $25 each.

• 2 to Barnes and Noble
• 2 to Starbucks
• 2 to Amazon
• 1 to iTunes

As soon as I reach 250 followers on Twitter, I will be choosing randomly from those followers. That will give you Twitter-resistants (that means you Christy and Kristina) a nudge to get yourselves a Twitter account if you want a chance at a few free bucks! (Not to mention chat with all us cool twitter-loving-folks.)

To every blogger, writer, twitterer, reviewer or critiquer who has touched me, pushed me, encouraged me, changed me or most of all challenged me over the years, thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I hope I have or can return the favor.

My Twitter ID is @ultraswan. FOLLOW ME TO WIN!!

Little details:

• Earliest date gift cards will be mailed will be 6/28 as I will be on vacation until that date.
• Winner will be notified by direct mail via Twitter, may choose from available gift cards at the time they contact me.
• Must provide mailing address for delivery.

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Procrastination

Loved this cartoon... And so appropriate at the moment.

I just finished edits on Facing The Fire, Book One in the Phoenix Rising Series, and sent them off to my agent. Now, it's back to Book Two, which I'm still having trouble naming. But I'm having a hard time finding the enthusiasm for starting up again. Hence, the procrastination. I'm really, really good at it. Wish I was as good at writing as I am at procrastination.

Another reason I'm dragging my feet is because I'm at the point in the story where I need to transition. Those are so difficult for me for some reason. Beginnings--great. Middles--fine. Endings--tough, but I'll deal. Transitions--just hang me by my toes instead. The only thing tougher than transitions for me: suckopses (plural of suckopsis), which I fear may be in my near future.

Gee...I think I need to finish fixing up the blog and start the website redesign....hmmmm.....

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