Thanks everyone! Of course that reminds me that I need to post another day. Sigh. I'm so far behind on everything. But yeah, if you all ever get a chance to visit, it's well worth it. The only...

You all are more than welcome. Of course, it's real easy to post news that you're very excited about. :whistilin:

I had the opportunity to travelt to Paris for fun and oh my, what a trip. I'm just now starting to post on my day-to-day activities so take a look at my blog posts. http://magicmavens.blogspot.com/...

All but one of my books are now available in print! Wow. Including Once Jilted; Book Two in the Orphan Train Series.

Check them out at www.champagnebooks.com :smilingsun:

Wow, I thought i would have to wait forever, but A Noble Sacrifice is in print and just in time for a June booksigning. I'm so excited. :punk:

Wow, I've been busy again. I have spent the last two weeks getting artwork ready for an art show. A BIG art show. I counted the work today and I matted or prepared (as some don't require mats) 78...

Thanks Sabrina! And coffeetime did an awesome job of hosting the party and making everyone feel welcome.

Thanks bunches Hollie and Bec. :cool2:

Thanks Sabrina, Hollie and Bec for offering congrats. The show was a lot of fun and it also gave me an opportunity to connect with a few readers as well. Gotta love the unusual in promo.

A local gallery decided to host an art show for art teachers and I had a piece on display. The reception was last night, but it was wonderful as I was able to connect with many people and I even...

Well, I was quite surprised and very pleased when I attended the annual Champagne Awards Ceremony hosted by Coffeetime. First it was a great party! Bouncy Icon SmilieSo thank you Coffeetime for...

Hi Diane, that's a gorgeous cover and yep, I could take him home. :yes: I have a historical western coming out also with a sexy Irish bridge builder. I wanted to try something different from the...

Thanks bunches to all that offered congrats and yes, Shelley, my feet touched ground this morning. Wow, what a flight though.

Whoop! Congrats big time. The view from the top is grand, ain't it? :giggle:

Thanks bunches Dani! It's quite an honor considering the other great authors I was up against. Wow! I am happy to report that I'm half way to the floor now. Still floating though. Twirling

Omg. :omg_2: I just found out that A Noble Sacrifice is the 2008 Eppie Winner for Sci-Fi Futuristic Romance. Bouncy Icon Smilie Someone come pull me off the ceiling!!!!!

It was 70 degrees here today. Very pretty. I spent most of it in the doctor's office with 2 different appt for daughter only to come home to discover my son had to have stitches cuz he fainted after...

Man, these past two months have flown by. I'm snowed by work and it don't snow here in Texas much (said with best Texas drawl).:smilingsun: Between teaching, editing for a new community magazine, and...

Too Fun! Yup and during the midst of becoming an Eppie Finalist, the roof caved in. LOL. I've been super busy and haven't gotten around to posting any new threads. Ugh. But I'm super excited about it...

Ah, sounds great! Since mine is a high school, we'll be giving finals. Ack.

Congrats right back at you Shelley. Feels real good, don't it (said in my best western drawl) xmastreelights

Thanks Shelley, I'm pretty stoked still. :boat:

Thanks bunches. Daisy Love Smilie

Thanks bunches, and yes it would be totally awesome! But I'm not going to hold my breath. I have some pretty stiff competition from some very talented writers. :eek:Eeek.

Your mom sounds like a great teacher. I've done relay games on the board before when I taught math and the kids liked that. Art is different because they all work at a different pace. I have kids...