Romance Junkies!
2007-03-01 22:56:00
I am absolutely ecstatic to announce that I was accepted on board as a reviewer for Romance
Junkies
! I am out of my mind with excitement and can not wait to dive right in! I'll be able to not only read romance, but write about what I read! WhoooHooo....life just keeps getting better and better =)Take a moment and visit, maybe join the group. I joined the group before I got accepted on board and loved every minute of it! Wonderful site, it's a must, I'm telling you! I'll see ya there ;)~
First Reviews for RJ
2007-03-05 16:55:00
I'm so excited! I just began reading my first two review books for Romance Junkies! I don't want to give too much away, just wanted to let you know that reviews are in the works! There are so many great writers out there and I feel so honored to be able to review their books! I will let you know later which books and when the reviews will be up!
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For all of those who love vintage!
2007-03-05 16:51:00
I am a commercial user of some vintage graphics as well. I plan on adding some vintage banners to the site later today. These graphics would be good for all those of you who write historical romance! Hope you can take a peek!
Offering Design Services
2007-03-05 16:40:00
I love to create graphics. It's become an addiction alongside my writing. I am now offering my design services on my website. I have some basic prices set -For static buttons or plugs, using Author's cover art - $3.00For Static banners using Author's cover art - $5.00For Animated banners or buttons (3-4 layers), using Author's cover art - $8.00For cover art - email for a quote.I've been amazed at the impact of link swapping and plugboard advertising. At first I didn't think it would make that much of a difference, but after I began plugging away and displaying my link wherever possible, there was a significant difference in the traffic to my site. It grew overnight practically. Especially when you have catchy, unique graphics, it grabs people. So, if you have any questions about my graphics, please feel free to EMAIL ME.P.S. You can find examples of my graphics on my site. I made the webset, the cover art for my books and the banners on the Cover Art page.
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Bayou Summons
2007-03-05 07:00:00
Check out My Website for an excerpt from Bayou
Summons, a steamy new story about a necromancer (speaks with the dead) and a warlock. It's getting steamy in the swamp! hehehehe
Zuzu's Petals Contest
2007-03-05 05:31:00
I found a great contest going on at Twilight Fantasies Publications. It's based on the concept from the movie "It's a Wonderful Life". Write a story about a hero or heroine that doesn't really want to live anymore, than show them changing their minds throughout the story. I wrote an 8K word count story called "Summer Stormkeeper". I've yet again got my fingers crossed about this, they're offering some wonderful prizes for all the winners (including a two year contract). So, if you're a writer, skip on over there and check it out!
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OMG.....I'm gonna faint!
2007-03-06 07:02:00
Well, I actually already did (kind of), lol. I will now be creating cover art for LAVENDER ISIS PRESS! Holy smokes in a rust bucket, I can't believe it! This is such an awesome opportunity for me! It's a wonderful pub house, too! They even have an e-zine that they accept articles for! You should go check it out! Man, am I ever gonna
rock some covers! (dancing a jig) YeeHaw! Thank you Melissa and Rachel, you've now officially made me a cover artist! *Muyah*
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Cover Art Addiction
2007-03-06 22:01:00
Holy smokes in a ten gallon rust bucket, I am addicted! I can not stop creating things, rofl. I am having so much fun designing "imaginary" covers.....do you like this latest one? It's simple, yet elegant, lol.
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Template...ggrrrrrr...
2007-03-06 21:54:00
I can not for the life of me figure out how to change this stinkin' template. I fear it might be because I'm using this new blogger instead of the old one...so, hang in there with me folks, right now we're a peach color, we might be orange in a few minutes....hehehehehe.
Goodbye Buck
2007-03-06 21:29:00
A friend's dog passed away this morning. He was my little "shitkicker", lol. I called him that because he loved to run around and tease the horses, kicking up shit as he sped by. He is the little black and white one next to my massive dog. This picture shows them resting after their favorite activity, rolling around in the mud in the pasture. They were such good friends. We're all going to miss him. Goodbye
, my little shitkicker, I'll miss you.
Blogger Templates By Caz
2007-03-06 20:21:00
This has got to be the coolest free template site I've ever found! Not too mention she is an astounding artist! Her templates are amazing....and she gives them away for free?? This woman is an angel! Visit her blog, Blogger
Templates
By Caz, and remember that if you download any of the templates, leave links intact!!! Personally, I'm going to be polluting my page with her link, because I just find her generousity refreshing. I will be switching my template over to one of her's in a minute.......hope you like it!
March Contest
2007-03-09 18:54:00
I am holding a contest! Here's the deal ~ All you have to do is leave me a comment to this post answering this question.....What are the first two words that come to mind when you hear the word "Irish"? The winner will recieve a FREE animated banner. If you are a published author, I can use your cover art for a book you are promoting, or I can use my own art, 3D or otherwise. Good deal, huh? The deadline for the contest is, you guessed it, March
17, 2007. St. Patrick's Day! I'm anticipating everyone's response! Good Luck...oh, and here's a little hint, I'm Irish.....hehehehehe, so be kind, lol.
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Launch of my Art Blog!
2007-03-09 06:58:00
Okay, so I was looking around my blog the other day and realized it was becoming over loaded with all my graphic stuff. So, I decided to open another blog dedicated solely to my cover and graphic art. Especially now that I'm actually working as one (Yippee for me!) with much love and thanks to Rae and Melissa at LAVENDER ISIS PRESS! I will still from time to time post a cover here and there on this blog (especially if I want your opinion, lol). Come over and visit sometime ~ MY ART BLOG
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My New 3D Creations!
2007-03-09 06:54:00
I have got yet another creation addiction! First it was my PSP (and still is), now I have a new 3D Program! I am loving it! I find it astonishing how much you can do and how far technology is. This program is amazing and truly has endless possibilities! The fairy you see here was my second creation. What do you think?
Ok...so it's not thursday, lol
2007-03-11 03:29:00
Thirteen Things about YOUR NAME1. People used to call me "Messy" or "Sissy Missy".2. I loathed the name in elementary school.3. I was the ONLY Missy or Melissa in elementary school.4. When I got to High School, there were about 200 other Melissa's.5. My middle name, Sue, comes from my mom's memories of feeding the pigs on the farm she was raised on..."Sueeeee, Sueeeeee, piggy piggies." ROFL, she said that was her favorite time of the day, go figure!6. My name is Greek7. Melissa means "Honey Bee"8 Growing up, all of my family and friends called me Missy Sue, especially my mom (unless I was in trouble).9. If I heard Melissa Sue, I knew I was in BIG trouble. 10. To this day if someone calls me Melissa, I cringe, expecting to be reprimanded, lol.11. Hanson (my last name) is really my apopted father's name.12. I was born as Melissa Sue Lehman.13. My favorite thing to be called isn't Missy Sue or Melissa, it's Mommy. =)Links to other Thursday Thirteens!1. (leave your link in comments,
Makeover Complete
2007-03-10 04:52:00
Pop on over to MY SITE to see my new look! I'm really happy with the results! The webset just kind of fell in place and it's given my site the atmosphere that I wanted! Sassy, magical and beautiful all at the same time!
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Aphrodite's Apples
2007-03-10 02:55:00
If I were to win the lottery tomorrow, it still wouldn't make my week any better. I have just received official news that I am accepted as a cover artist for APHRODITE'S APPLES, a wonderful publishing house! I'm ecstatic beyond belief. I feel like running out and howling at the moon (I already jumped up and down, screamed and danced a jig). Thank you, powers that be! First I was accepted as a reviewer for Romance Junkies, then I was accepted as a designer for LAVENDER ISIS PRESS, now this! Thank you to everyone at these wonderful establishments, you've finally given me a place and niche! If you'll excuse me, I think I might go faint.
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New Look
2007-03-10 02:53:00
Watch closely.....the blog and my site are getting a complete makeover! I am in the process of making a new webset for my site which will feature some of my 3D creations! The whole look will be very different from what is currently up, so stay tuned!
Manuscript Requests!!!
2007-03-14 15:47:00
OMG!!! Two publishing houses have just requested manuscripts for the work I've sent them! This is amazing! I didn't think that it could get any better, boy was I wrong! Wow....I just had to stop by and gush for a minute! I guess now would be the time to get my brain creating and my fingers to the keyboard for some major work! Okay, I have to get moving, if I'm going to send the manuscripts in, I shouldn't be wasting any time! Have a beautiful day, everyone!
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, Requests
Promo ~ FREE Button!
2007-03-16 16:48:00
In honor of Promo
tional Free For All Day at LIP, I've got a special deal going on, only for members of the Lavender Isis forum and the Oasis Group! What can I say? This bunch is special! All week long from March 16, 2007 until March 23, 2007........if you buy an animated banner from my site, you will receive a matching 125x125 animated button absolutely FREE!!!! Stop on by and have a look see!**Reminders ~ You have to be a member of the forum or the Oasis, promo ends March 23, 2007, Free button with purchase of animated banner**So, head on over to LAVENDER ISIS PRESS! If you're not already a member, sign up! See ya there ;)
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Thursday Thirteen
2007-03-16 06:22:00
Thirteen Things that My Dream Man Would Never Do1.) He would never wear loafers.2.) He would never forget to say "bless you".3.) He would never wear those gay looking shirts that are really tight.4.) He would never abuse an animal.5.) He would never call me "Melissa".6.) He would never ask me to turn out the light.7.) He would never call me crazy, he'd be crazy with me. 8.) He would never put down my dreams.9.) He would never downplay the struggles of single mother-hood.10.) He would never put his wants in front of mine.11.) He would never tell me I'm "silly", he'd sing along with me in the grocery store.12.) He would never turn down the radio whilst I'm in the middle of a serious boogie session.13.) He would never laugh at my stories. Links to other Thursday
Thirteens!1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)Get the Thursday Thirteen code here!The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thi
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Manuscript Sent!
2007-03-16 06:07:00
I just finished a manuscript that was requested by SAMHAIN PUBLISHING! I can't believe it! I've been working my butt into the ground to get it done and to be completely honest, it's the first novella-length work I've ever finished!! Yippee for me! (crossing every appendage) It was hard, though. Especially when it turned into something completely different than what I had planned.
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Promotional Free For All!
2007-03-16 06:02:00
Listen up, everybody! Tomorrow LAVENDER ISIS PRESS is having a Promotional Free For All! Go on over and post your promotions for your books, new releases, contests and blogs at the forum and at their group, The Oasis! This is a big event they're holding to get ready for their grand opening on Saturday, March 17, 2007! I hope you all can make it, this is a great way to reach more people!
Grand Opening!
2007-03-17 18:47:00
Today is the grand opening of LAVENDER ISIS PRESS! We're having an all day chat, complete with prizes and lots of cool stuff! Come on over and get in on the action in the forum, check out the bookstore! Hope to see you there! =)
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Winner of the St. Patrick's Day Contest!
2007-03-17 18:44:00
Congratulations to LARISSA IONE, the winner of the free banner! I might have a really cool participatory prize for all you other contestants! Give me a few days and I'm gonna see what I can come up with! Happy St. Patty's Day, Everyone!
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, Day Contest
VAMPIRE OF VENICE BEACH ~ Review
2007-03-19 02:33:00
My review for Vampire of Venice Beach, by Jennifer Colt is now up at ROMANCE JUNKIES! It was my pleasure reviewing this book. It was hilarious and exciting! This is my first offical review for Romance Junkies and I'm so excited! Stop on by and check it out!
Flu Bug...uh oh...
2007-03-19 01:54:00
Yesterday I was completely bummed when I had to ditch on the celebration over at Lavender Isis. I was having a blast in the chat, winning some prizes, then all of a sudden I hear crying and my son calling for me from the other room. He had puked all over the place. Curdled milk and digested Lucky Charms, it was a perfect way to start the day. He had felt fine earlier in the morning at his Tae Kwon Do Tournament, so it kinda blind-sided us a bit. The worst is now I'm not feeling too hot.....Throat hurts, nose is running and I've had a killer headache ALL day. My body aches, you know that feeling you get, where your skin hurts?? Well, it hurts just to have my clothes rubbing on my skin right now. This is a big huge bummer. I was going to start on another manuscript today and I just can't do it. I hate these nasty little bugs that just creep in from nowhere. I think I might write something about little flubugs who attack a city and have all the citizens cowering in fear....lol.
My Meez
2007-03-20 03:57:00
I found "Meez" while browsing an author's MySpace page....I had so much fun with it! I have a witch heralding a big sword under a full moon on my MySpace page now =)
Some Family Pics
2007-03-19 21:11:00
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Blog Changes
2007-03-19 15:17:00
Just a quick post to let everyone know that I'm changing the blog around....so if it looks a little off kilter, that's why ;)
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