Science Guys brother has his motorcycle in a contest and he needs your vote. His is the first one, as #1.
Here's the picture 
and you can click here to go to the site and vote. Yep, it's in Buffalo, NY.
Cycle Dude (yeah, wasn't sure what to call him), built this bike himself. He's been on the cover of a motorcycle magazine and is now in this contest. Besides, he's cool and when SG and I where visiting a few years ago he took us to this bike shop where the owner had wolves as pets. For real. One was pure white. It was all snowy outside and there she was. Beautiful.
So show him some love and please go vote.
Hugs,
Vicki
Diana Peterfreund's book Rampant just release yesterday.
It's a story about killer unicorns. Whoa, hit the breaks, did she just say killer unicorns? No way. Unicorns are sweet gently creatures. Just ask Rainbow Bright. She'll tell you.
Yeah, think again. And not only are they killers, it takes a virgin to stop them. Okay people, you know there aren't tons of them around anymore.
This is the first in the new YA series from Diana and I can't wait to read it. But first I'd like to share a link to her blog for last Friday's blog post. It's amazing.
If you're an aspiring author or an author trying to sell that next book this post will be magic. If you're a reader (and we love our readers) her post will still be magic. You'll read, well...really go read it for yourself.
I'll wait for you. It's that cool.
Are you back?
So, does that help? No matter what your goals are?
I'm sure you'll see more about this book in the next several weeks here on the blog, but for now, go out a buy it. You won't be sorry.And thank you Diana for sharing your journey and your heart.xoxoxo,Vicki
Actually if you don’t count today it’s thirteen days before my white clothes and most importantly, white shoes must retire to the back of the closet.
Yes, I live in the south and yes, people will wear white year round. Me? Not so much. I grew up with the, you-never-wear-white until Easter Sunday morning. You then wore white through the summer until Labor Day.
What am I wearing today? White Capri’s, red and white top, and white sandals.
This doesn’t mean that I’ll never break down, because the white pants can happen once in a while, they’re usually more of an eggshell white though.
Does this make me weird or old? I’m not sure. People don’t feel the same way about those types of “rules” anymore. So should I say, screw it, I’m wearing my cute white sandals and any other white outfit I want to? Maybe even wearing it a week or two after Labor Day?
Hmmm…probably not. I’d hear my mother in the back of my mind reminding she raised me better than that. I don’t know about you, but I not so fond of the mother guilt of any sort running a muck in my brain.
So, what about you? Do you wear white anytime of the year? Or are you like me and put it away once Labor Day passes? And really, who decided it was Labor Day as the end of the season anyway?
xoxoxo,
Vicki
We have two winners for Karin Tabke books from last week. WhooHoo!!
Cathy M - won Master of Craving
Bonnie Jean - won Have Yourself a Naughty Little SantaPlease email me at vickilanewrites@yahoo.com with your snail mail addys by Friday of this week. In the subject line, please put, "Winner Karin Tabke". If I don't hear from you by Friday a new winner will be chosen.
Thanks, hugs, and tons of love goes to Karin for making this a fabulous fun week. :)
This coming week will be ramblings and so forth. Plus you never know when a little contest will be thrown in.
xoxoxo,
Vicki and Laurie
I hope you've had as much with Karin being here as we have. Today's the last day to ask those questions and enter into the contest.Tomorrow the randomizer.org will choose two lucky winners. Have a great Friday everyone!xoxoxo,Vicki
Have you ever thought about how many types of kisses there are? I have, and written my share of them. But there are so many out there and everyone does them their own way.
Think of your 1st kiss – If I remember correctly it was two lips slamming together, teeth clashing, it hurt, and wasn’t pleasant at all. Okay, who knows, I might have been 9 or 10 – I have no idea. Regardless, we didn’t know what the hell we were doing. We just did it…‘cause.
Now think of that 1st kiss with someone you loved –Tentative lips brush together, the exhale of a sigh is released as the air begins to crack around you. The kiss deepens and electricity trails along your skin, encompassing your entire body. Heat flairs as your breaths mingle, and tender kiss-swollen lips trace your jaw to the sensitive curve of your neck....
Not it either….
There are so many ways to kiss and most of them never get talked about. Our hero’s are the perfect male species. They do not slobber, use too much tongue, are not like wet fish, have bad breath or even kiss with their eyes open.
They are perfect, with full plush lips, perfect for the pillow soft kiss that our heroine desires. They can even be a contradiction: his soft lips met hers, hard and urgent.
Okay so the lines are corny and really bad I’ll admit, but think about it…we’ve all had bad kisses. And since I’d never ask you to do something I wouldn’t, here's mine:
He went in for the kill, trying to be all suave (as suave as a 16 year old can be), first his head hit mine, then our noses collided, worse was when he came at me, mouth already open – to think I really thought he was a catch – the boy couldn’t kiss worth crap. Although I still believe 25 years later he was a hunk...LOL
Come on Share – we’re all friends here……And remember by commenting you are entered in to win the contest this week!!! YAY!!!XOXO
LKap
Have you been dying for today to get here? I know we have. Karin's in the house and she's answering our questions. So much fun!!!
Thank you, goils for having me as your guest this week!!
Vicki: How did you get started writing?
Karin: Weeeeellll, the ugly truth is, in high school I had a mad crush on rod stewart, and the only way I could have him to myself was to write our story. From that point on, the writing bug bit hard and has yet to let go.
Vicki: Okay, here’s where I’m going to ask a couple of writing as in craft related questions. Are you a plotter or a pantser?Karin: Panster. But before I begin a story I know the gmc’s of my protagonists and the bad guy.Vicki: Do you write on a schedule as in everyday, morning or night, for a certain length of time, or when the muse is talking?
Karin: I’m a working writer, I can’t afford t wait for the muse to strike. When I sit down to write, I find that bitch, plop her ass on the keyboard and hold her at gunpoint until I say she can take a break. My best writing time is in the evening between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.
Vicki: During your first draft, are you more character driven or plot driven?
Karin: Character. My books are character driven to begin with so once I get them nailed the plot just comes.
Vicki: You’re not only an amazing writer, a wife, and mom (to 4), but also the CEO of your own company. How do you manage to do it all?
Karin: I have great support. I have a very competent office manger, my kids are grown (the youngest 19) and they leave me alone. Hubby gets it, and doesn’t bug me, unless he hasn’t seen me in a couple of days. :) the bottom line is, this is my job, and they get that.
Vicki: Can you tell us how you came up with the Blood Sword Legacy idea or was it originally a single book that turned into a series?
Karin: I had this guy named Rohan in my head. Finally, one day I just sat down and wrote about fifty pages. My voice just erupted on the page. It felt good. Right. I loved it. For shits and giggles I sent it to my agent. She loved it too. So did my editor. She bought two books. I knew the other knights needed their story told as well, and so the legend of the Blood Swords was born.
Vicki: What’s your favorite part of the job?
Karin: Getting to know my characters. I love my heroes. I love their passion, their bravery and their intelligence. They are the fuel to my flame. When I can’t wait to get back to them each day, I know I’m on the right track.
Vicki: With the release of Master of Craving, the third book in the Blood Sword Legacy, do have anything planned for the future of the series that you can share?
Karin: Book four, MASTER OF DECEPTION is Thorin’s story. The release date has been pushed back due to another series I have launching next year. Deets to come when I can talk about it. ;) Vicki: Whose journey was harder to write, Stefan’s or Arian’s? Although with a hero like Stefan, he must have been hmmm…fun, interesting, and yep down right sexy to write. HeeheeKarin: Those two were pretty tricky. Stefan is the dark quiet one. He speaks only when he has something to say. He’s my still-waters-that-run-deep guy. He has a lot of feelings, a lot of bottled passion, and he is honorable, but not so honorable so as not to take what he wants by right of conquest and in the name of his king. It got a little hairy there straddling both sides of the fence. Especially since I have not, nor ever will, make excuses for my boys.
Vicki: Can you tell us a little about any upcoming releases?
Karin: I have a new romantic suspense series debuting next summer. The dirty dozen meets mission impossible. That’s about all I can say right now, except it is dark, edgy and there are no boundaries.
Vicki: Okay, now just a couple of silly fun questions. Strappy heels or flat sandals?
Karin: Heels!
Vicki: Hero’s you like to read? Sexy studs or Sexy and maybe a bit geeky?
Karin: Studs w/a razor sharp brain.
Vicki: What’s your favorite romance book of all time?
Karin: Wolf and the Dove
Vicki: Favorite word?
Karin: sonofabitchVicki: Least favorite word?Karin: The girl c word
Vicki: Totally with you on that word. If you weren’t an author and could be anything you wanted to be, what would it be and why?
Karin: A rock star! Oh, if only I could sing!
Vicki: Any advice for those of us who are aspiring writers and parting words for our readers?
Karin: Screw the rules, and never lose sight of your dreams. Never.
Vicki: I love that answer! It has been such a blast having you here today.
Vicki, thank you for inviting me. You know I love you and Laurie!
We lurve you bunches too!!!Okay everyone. It's your turn. Have a question we didn't ask? Now's the time. Make sure you questions responsibly and don't forget to let Karin know how much she ROCKS.
WW's and PD's,
Vicki
