Friday, August 29, 2008

Fall TV Season

September is around the corner which means the 2008 TV season begins! I’m still sad that Moonlight will not return but I’m looking forward to new episodes of Criminal Minds, Bones & CSI. Unfortunately, I believe CSI is losing Warrick on the first episode and I heard Gil is leaving too. I’m not sure if I’ll continue watching after they both exit.

I haven’t looked into many of the new shows but The Ex List and Eleventh Hour look interesting.

What shows are you all looking forward to seeing?

What new shows look interesting?

Friday, August 22, 2008

Lost Boys

I rented and watched Lost Boys, The Tribe, tonight. I enjoyed it. I’m a huge fan of the original, The Lost Boys. This one wasn’t as good but I still liked it. Corey Feldman is in this one too. Also, Angus Sutherland is the lead vampire. For those of you that remember The Lost Boys with Keifer Sutherland, Angus is his younger brother.

Reading is my passion!

If you set aside my passion for my family and my passion for writing, you have my passion for reading. I can’t remember how old I was when I discovered my passion for reading but it’s safe to say it was my first passion. I remember sneaking off with my mother’s romance novels and reading them. This was in the early 1970’s so they were mild. However, when my mother found out she wasn’t pleased. I’d have to say though that those early romance set me on the course I live today.

In my teens, I began reading Harlequin type books and then I discovered historicals. As long as it’s romance, I’ll read it. Although, these days I prefer paranormal and sci-fi erotic romance, I still read the occasional Harlequin.

My favorite author of all-times is Diana Palmer. I love her Long, Tall, Texan Series. I own almost all of her books and I often reread them.

Reading is my passion and it has gotten my through some rough times in my life. I can only hope that my stories have as profound affect on someone as books have had on my life.

Whatever passion inspires you enjoy it, live it.

Have a great weekend. I plan to enjoy a new book and a few old ones too.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

TT 51

The Kentucky State Fair is in town and I thought I'd post about the things I enjoy at the fair.

1. People watching. Sitting around watching people can be very entertaining.
2. The music tents. Some of the performers are awesome.
3. The huge sow and the baby pigs. I love the baby pigs.
4. Petting the bunnies. Their fur is so soft.
5. Cool hand-made jewelry
6. The native crafts
7. The rides
8. Playing the games. You know they cheat but you can't stop playing.
9. The food-Elephant Ears
10. Corn on the cob cooked in the husk with tons of butter
11. Watching my hubby glare at the boys eyeing our daughter. (20 years ago he used to glare at them watching me. Where did the time go?)
12. Horse shows. I like the miniature horse shows.
13. Finding your car after a long, hot day and sitting down in the air conditioner. Your feet hurt, your shoes are sticky, you're hotter than hell. You had fun.

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Where have I been?

Haven't posted in a while. School started back and I've been spending all my time catching up on my writing. Finished one WIP and started another that's mostly finished. When the mood strikes, I have to write.

I'll be back in a bit with my TT.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

TT #50

I spent most of last week in Chicago with my family. Two days were spent on Michigan Avenue shopping with my daughter and niece. Below is a list of some of the shops we visited.

1. Guess
2. Bebe
3. Coach
4. Macy's
5. Saks
6. Gap
7. Banana Republic
8. Abercrombie & Fitch
9. Aeropostale
10. Chicago Cubs Clubhouse Shop
11. Forever 21
12. Hollister
13. Sephora

I couldn't list them all so this is just a selection of some of the shops I remember. They have a wonderful time and are currently planning how they can live in a Chicago highrise overlooking Michigan Ave or Lake Michigan. I told them they had to go to college and find a very high paying career. Maybe, it will be insentive to do well in high school.


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Monday, August 11, 2008

Back from Chicago

Morning, all,
Just got back from a week in Chicago and I’m glad to be home. Don’t get me wrong, I love the city but I was ready for the quiet life again. We took my almost fourteen y/o daughter and my fifteen y/o niece with us and they had a blast. They absolutely loved Michigan Ave. What teenage girl doesn’t want to shop all day? We had plans to go to zoos, museums, the aquarium but they just wanted to shop. We did manage to go to The Hancock Observatory and Navy Pier. The view was fabulous.

My dh is from the suburbs of Chicago so I’ve been in Chicago before so we left this trip up to the girls. They thoroughly enjoyed the trip and so did we. My dh didn’t complain once about all the shopping. He’s so sweet!

Hope you all enjoyed your weekend.
Laura/LA Day
http://www.la-day.com
Feral Intensity releasing September 5th.
Satin Seduction available now.

Saturday, August 02, 2008

Erotica Day at MSA



Join MS & guest authors at Midnight Seductions Yahoo Group for a Summer Bash to celebrate Erotica. There will be fun chats, jokes, HOT excerpts and many prizes.
The party starts at 12 noon EST and runs through midnight. I'll be in an out but my contest will run all day.

MSA Yahoo Group

Friday, August 01, 2008

July Contest Winner

Amber Young is the winner of the box of books. I will pack them up and mail them to the address you provided in your email.

Thanks to everyone who entered. This contest was so popular I will do it again very soon.

Check my site in the next couple of days for an announcement on my August contest.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Perfect Paranormals w/ MSA



The Midnight Seductions Authors will host Perfect Paranormals Day tomorrow! Join us and a few guest hosts to chat, read hot excerpts and have a chance at lots of prizes!

MSA Yahoo Group

TT #50

For today’s Thursday Thirteen, I want to list 13 of the many prizes available at the MSA Summer Bash.
There are to many prizes to list and I don’t even know about all of them. But here is a sample of what you have a chance to win if you visit with us August 1st – 4th at the MSA Yahoo Group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MidnightSeductions/

1. Download of my ebook, Satin Seduction (part of the grand prize)
2. A deck of 2008 EC playing cards (part of grand prize)
3. Download of my ebook, Feral Domination (my Friday prize)
4. Download of my ebook, They Both Belong To Me (my Saturday prize)
5. Download of my ebook, Barbarian Mate (my Monday prize)
6. Fictionwise Gift Certificates (part of grand prize)
7. Loose Id Gift Certificates (part of grand prize)
8. Chocolates (part of grand prize)
9. Bath Set and Bookmarks (part of grand prize)
10. Amazon Gift Certificate (part of grand prize)
11. A journal and book download (part of grand prize)
12. Many more downloads
13. Assorted other gifts, gift certificates, print books, etc.

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Thursday, July 24, 2008

TT #49

TT #49

Before school starts, we are taking a few days and going to Chicago. My DH was born in the suburbs and his mother and sister still live there. Below I am listing 13 things to do in Chicago. I have been to most of these places already but my daughter doesn’t remember most of them. We won’t get to see them all this trip but we will visit a few.

1. Wrigley Field (The Cubs)
2. Hancock Observatory
3. Navy Pier
4. Shedd Aquarium
5. Lincoln Park Zoo
6. The Field Museum
7. Sears Tower Skydeck
8. Brookfield Zoo
9. Shopping on the Magnificent Mile
10. Buckingham Fountain
11. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
12. North Ave. Beach
13. Soldier Field (The Bears)

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Friday, July 18, 2008

Chattin'' at Nice n' Naughty

Do you like to read or watch your romance? I’m discussing romance in books vs movies at Nice n' Naughty. Come over and give me your opinion.

Nice n' Naughty

Thursday, July 17, 2008

TT #48

Yesterday was my anniversary. So today, I thought I’d list 13 things I’ve learned about men over the years. Some I’ve learned from my husband and some from all the men in my life.

1. GPS is the most awesome invention. Now we don’t have to ride around lost for hours.
2. Men do not Bitch. They cuss, swear, argue or fight but they do not bitch. So don’t tell them to quit bitching.
3. A ‘Love Injection’ can cure anything. I have been told that there is much evidence to back this up but I haven’t seen it myself.
4. Men think slapping your ass or pinching you is foreplay –sad but true.
5. Straight men think it is more natural for women to be lesbians than for men to be gay.
6. Within 2 minutes, a man can turn any conversation into a conversation about sex.
7. As men age, they lose the hair on their head and grow it everywhere else.
8. Most men enjoy playing with sex toys as long as they are not being replaced by one.
9. Men will watch sappy love stories if they think it will lead to sex.
10. When reading erotic romances, men skip through and only read the ‘good parts’. (sex & violence)
11. Men only know primary colors. They do not wear lilac, sea foam, teal, aqua etc.
12. If you are both sick, they are sicker. You have never been as sick as they are.
13. Men do not show weakness in front of other men. If they smash their thumb with a hammer or cut themselves on a piece of pipe they will say they are fine as finger, toe, limb, etc is still attached. They will not bitch about it until they get hoe. (Oops-I meant they won’t cuss about it. See #2.)


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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Vampire Inspiration

I'm working on an erotic vampire story and I needed a little inspiration. So, I thought I'd share a few pics of my favorite vampires. Enjoy!





Thursday, July 10, 2008

TT # 47

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I rented The Bucket List this week. It was awesome and in honor of it, I thought I'd make a bucket list of 13 things I'd like to do or see.

1. Become a grandmother (many years down the road, of course)
2. visit Austrailia
3. visit Greece
4. visit Italy
5. attend a PowWow
6. become a best selling author (I dream big)
7. See my daughter graduate from college
8. Go back to college
9. find a diet I can stick with
10. lose weight
11. become more technically inclined when it comes to computers and software
12. go white-water rafting
13. have a month to myself to relax, read and enjoy

I'm sure I've left off many things but the above list is some of the things I'd enjoy. What would be on your list?

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Wednesday, July 09, 2008

The Bucket List

We got a chance to watch it this evening and I loved it. Parts of it were sad and hit close to home but it still had us laughing out loud. I'm not a huge fan of comedy but this one is awesome.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

10,000 BC

Seems like I’ve been everywhere but home lately. I spent a week on vacation then returned to a sick MIL. She lives in the Chicago area so we spent the long weekend at her house. Thankfully, she is out of the hospital and hopefully on the road to recovery.

With all of the driving we’ve done in the last few weeks, I’m exhausted and way behind on my writing. Last night though, we took a little time to relax and rented 10,000 BC. It wasn’t a great movie but it wasn’t bad and Steven Strait as D’Leh was very hot in a caveman kind of way. My daughter loved the movie and my husband did manage to stay awake so it couldn’t be too bad.

We also rented The Bucket List, we plan to watch it tonight.

Thursday, July 03, 2008

TT #46

Today's TT is pictures from my vacation on Alligator Point. There are also pictures from Wakulla Springs.
















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