Monday and sunny in the sunshine state makes it so hard to be in the office. I’d much rather be at the beach or sitting on my patio reading Julie Leto’s book Phantom Pleasures.
Yep, I got a couple of copies this weekend. I’m so excited to read this book. The excerpts over on the Plotmonkey’s had me dying to hold the book in my hand, turning each page with anticipation.
Now I can.
Yay!
So, how was your weekend? Anything exciting happen?
WW’s and PD’s,
Vicki
Monday, March 31, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Day Four of Phantom Pleasure's on the Plotmonkeys
OMG, today's chapter over on the Plotmonkeys is to die for!!!
This is a sit down and read until you reach 'the end' kind of book. If you haven't read any of it yet, then go forth and read. I promise you are going to love this book.
Julie Leto is a master at weaving you into her world. Within moments you are no longer sitting in that comfy chair, but you feel drawn into the midst of each scene.
And in case you've forgotten, Julie is giving away a $20 gift card to Amazon.com each and everyday this week.
So, go read today's chapter, leave a comment there and come back here and tell us what you think.
WW's and PD's,
Vicki
This is a sit down and read until you reach 'the end' kind of book. If you haven't read any of it yet, then go forth and read. I promise you are going to love this book.
Julie Leto is a master at weaving you into her world. Within moments you are no longer sitting in that comfy chair, but you feel drawn into the midst of each scene.
And in case you've forgotten, Julie is giving away a $20 gift card to Amazon.com each and everyday this week.
So, go read today's chapter, leave a comment there and come back here and tell us what you think.
WW's and PD's,
Vicki
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Tuesday Checkin In - and The Plotmonkey Giveaway
I don't have much to report for last week. I did a few edits, but not much. Life was busy in the land of the desert.
This week, I'm back to the prologue and chapter one. Doing, what I hope will be the edits for those. I'm wanting to enter a couple of contest and need to tighten up the beginning as best as I possibly can.
If you didn't make it over to the Plotmonkey's yesterday, you can click here to read the prologue.
Today, Julie has Chapter One up and let me tell you, it just keeps getting better and better.
In case you missed yesterday's post, (by me), she's giving away a $20 Amazon gift card everyday this week. All you have to do is read it and leave a comment.
So, how was your week? Writing goals met? Did you just relax? Let us know.
WW's and PD's,
Vicki
This week, I'm back to the prologue and chapter one. Doing, what I hope will be the edits for those. I'm wanting to enter a couple of contest and need to tighten up the beginning as best as I possibly can.
If you didn't make it over to the Plotmonkey's yesterday, you can click here to read the prologue.
Today, Julie has Chapter One up and let me tell you, it just keeps getting better and better.
In case you missed yesterday's post, (by me), she's giving away a $20 Amazon gift card everyday this week. All you have to do is read it and leave a comment.
So, how was your week? Writing goals met? Did you just relax? Let us know.
WW's and PD's,
Vicki
Monday, March 24, 2008
Julie Leto's Fab Giveaway
I’m back. I missed everyone in our blogworld. :) It's really great to be back at home with Science Guy and the babies (dogs for those who don't know)
Scottsdale is such a beautiful place and if you like shopping…then it’s definitely the place to go. There are malls everywhere. Did I shop? Oh yeah.
Over at the Plotmonkeys, JulieLeto is doing a great giveaway all week long. Her new book PHANTOM PLEASURES, will be out in a few weeks and she’s putting up a chapter a day for the next week. It won’t be the entire book, but I promise you’re going to love it.
Add to that, she is not only giving away a chapter a day, but she’s also sweetening the pot by offering a $20 Amazon/Borders gift card per day to anyone who leaves a comment.
Which is a great way to get the book when it comes out and finish reading it. You’ll be hooked on day one!
So, go on over read the chapters and leave a comment each day. Then come back and leave a comment here. Next Sunday, I’ll have a surprise giveaway to announce.
Pictures are coming soon of the trip. We went to a Renaissance Festival that was unbelievable.
Writing Wishes and Plotting Dreams,
Vicki
Scottsdale is such a beautiful place and if you like shopping…then it’s definitely the place to go. There are malls everywhere. Did I shop? Oh yeah.
Over at the Plotmonkeys, JulieLeto is doing a great giveaway all week long. Her new book PHANTOM PLEASURES, will be out in a few weeks and she’s putting up a chapter a day for the next week. It won’t be the entire book, but I promise you’re going to love it.
Add to that, she is not only giving away a chapter a day, but she’s also sweetening the pot by offering a $20 Amazon/Borders gift card per day to anyone who leaves a comment.
Which is a great way to get the book when it comes out and finish reading it. You’ll be hooked on day one!
So, go on over read the chapters and leave a comment each day. Then come back and leave a comment here. Next Sunday, I’ll have a surprise giveaway to announce.
Pictures are coming soon of the trip. We went to a Renaissance Festival that was unbelievable.
Writing Wishes and Plotting Dreams,
Vicki
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Quick Check In and the Contest Winner
Hey, just a quick post here. I'm still in Scottsdale and having a great time. I did want to post the winner of last week's contest though.
Chasing the moon!!! WhooHoo, congrats! Email me at vickilanewrites@yahoo.com and let me know if you would like a book or the gift card. As soon as I'm back I'll get it sent out to you.
Hope everyone is having a great week. I didn't post anything on the writing goals this week since I'm not at home. I haven't written or edited much.
Lot's of great stuff to tell you later and some pictures of the festival when I'm back.
Next Monday I'll start a new contest so be sure and check back.
WW's and PD's,
Vicki
Chasing the moon!!! WhooHoo, congrats! Email me at vickilanewrites@yahoo.com and let me know if you would like a book or the gift card. As soon as I'm back I'll get it sent out to you.
Hope everyone is having a great week. I didn't post anything on the writing goals this week since I'm not at home. I haven't written or edited much.
Lot's of great stuff to tell you later and some pictures of the festival when I'm back.
Next Monday I'll start a new contest so be sure and check back.
WW's and PD's,
Vicki
Friday, March 14, 2008
A Little Friday Humor
A co-worker sent this to me and in keeping with the Nine Words thing, I had to share. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did...
I'm flying out tomorrow but will post the winner of this weeks contest on Sunday. Also Monday will begin a new one.
WW's and PD's,
Vicki
I'm flying out tomorrow but will post the winner of this weeks contest on Sunday. Also Monday will begin a new one.
WW's and PD's,
Vicki
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Wednesday Fun - Nine Words Women Use
When I first read this, I thought, no way. We women don't really mean that. Then I read it again and laughed out loud, since most of the time it's exactly what is meant.
Remember it's just a funny, so read and enjoy. If you're one of the few women who don't use these words for these meanings...You are truly amazing. :D
NINE WORDS WOMEN USE
(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't do It.
(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you. Do not question, or faint; just say you're welcome. I want to add in a clause here: This is true unless she says "Thanks a lot" - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say "you're welcome" in this case, for that will bring on a "whatever").
(8) Whatever: Is a women's way of saying screw you!
(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has asked a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "What's wrong?" For the woman's response refer to # 3.
Happy Wednesday!
Vicki
Remember it's just a funny, so read and enjoy. If you're one of the few women who don't use these words for these meanings...You are truly amazing. :D
NINE WORDS WOMEN USE
(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't do It.
(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you. Do not question, or faint; just say you're welcome. I want to add in a clause here: This is true unless she says "Thanks a lot" - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say "you're welcome" in this case, for that will bring on a "whatever").
(8) Whatever: Is a women's way of saying screw you!
(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has asked a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "What's wrong?" For the woman's response refer to # 3.
Happy Wednesday!
Vicki
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