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Musings: I remember ……

Today is September 11 and it carriers so much memories for me and many people. I debated if I should post this but I felt compelled to. I don’t talk about it much but I work close to the World Trade Center and was there that day. Here is what I remember.

I remember already being at work that day and a loud sound.
I remember calling my Mom on the phone and hearing those words the World Trade had been hit. Then silence as the phones went out and we could not speak.
I remember not knowing what was going on and then the fear racing through us all.
I remember going to the lobby of my office building and seeing people coming in blanketed in ash and anguish in their eyes.
I remember the indecision if I should leave or stay at my office.
I remember deciding to leave and that first step outside which brought the taste of ash to my tongue and horror in my mind.
I remember my first step in ash too deep to even leave footprints.
I remember going around the office building and seeing those lone shoes and briefcase sitting there discarded.
I remember meeting a tourist who did not know which way to run.
I remember a terrible sound then a cloud of smoke rushing at us.
I remember running, running and finding strength I did not know I could ever have.
I remember the rumors that the Pentagon was gone and the White House was no more.
I remember that first breath of air free of ash.
I remember the cup of water pushed into my hand by someone trying to help anyway they could.
I remember the droves of people walking without shoes, clothing, and no idea of how we would get home. No knowledge of what had really happened.
I remember the hours after struggling walking, running and finally able to catch public transportation.
I remember the bus ride done in anguished silence.
I remember walking up the block to my house.
I remember the door opening and my mom there to catch me as I collapsed crying and happy to be alive.
I remember the seconds. minutes, hour and days after still not believing that it was real.
I remember the TV images of people pulling together to help then I remembered once again the cup of water that kept me going and I cried more tears.
I remember going back to work that first day after everything. The guns, fear and uncertainty on each corner.
I remember to pray for those found but forever gone.
I remember to pray for those lost and never found.
I remember the hope and perseverance of a city that had lost so much and world never forget.
I remember to thank god each and everyday that I made it out of alive.

Today is September 11 and I remember.

Musings: I remember ……

Today is September 11 and it carriers so much memories for me and many people. I debated if I should post this but I felt compelled to. I don’t talk about it much but I work close to the World Trade Center and was there that day. Here is what I remember.

I remember already being at work that day and a loud sound.
I remember calling my Mom on the phone and hearing those words the World Trade had been hit. Then silence as the phones went out and we could not speak.
I remember not knowing what was going on and then the fear racing through us all.
I remember going to the lobby of my office building and seeing people coming in blanketed in ash and anguish in their eyes.
I remember the indecision if I should leave or stay at my office.
I remember deciding to leave and that first step outside which brought the taste of ash to my tongue and horror in my mind.
I remember my first step in ash too deep to even leave footprints.
I remember going around the office building and seeing those lone shoes and briefcase sitting there discarded.
I remember meeting a tourist who did not know which way to run.
I remember a terrible sound then a cloud of smoke rushing at us.
I remember running, running and finding strength I did not know I could ever have.
I remember the rumors that the Pentagon was gone and the White House was no more.
I remember that first breath of air free of ash.
I remember the cup of water pushed into my hand by someone trying to help anyway they could.
I remember the droves of people walking without shoes, clothing, and no idea of how we would get home. No knowledge of what had really happened.
I remember the hours after struggling walking, running and finally able to catch public transportation.
I remember the bus ride done in anguished silence.
I remember walking up the block to my house.
I remember the door opening and my mom there to catch me as I collapsed crying and happy to be alive.
I remember the seconds. minutes, hour and days after still not believing that it was real.
I remember the TV images of people pulling together to help then I remembered once again the cup of water that kept me going and I cried more tears.
I remember going back to work that first day after everything. The guns, fear and uncertainty on each corner.
I remember to pray for those found but forever gone.
I remember to pray for those lost and never found.
I remember the hope and perseverance of a city that had lost so much and world never forget.
I remember to thank god each and everyday that I made it out of alive.

Today is September 11 and I remember.

Monday’s Adventure ~ Plotting………

My current story has a plot that is taking a few unexpected twist and turns. It is surprising me but also making me wonder what is next. I love when a book does that. It is fun and exciting.
So I have been sitting here wondering if I made the twist I just wrote clearly understood. Oh Well as I continue the book I will see how it play out. At the end I will go back over it and see how it works.

This was my adventure for today. What was your Monday Adventure?

Monday’s Adventure ~ Plotting.........

My current story has a plot that is taking a few unexpected twist and turns. It is surprising me but also making me wonder what is next. I love when a book does that. It is fun and exciting.
So I have been sitting here wondering if I made the twist I just wrote clearly understood. Oh Well as I continue the book I will see how it play out. At the end I will go back over it and see how it works.

This was my adventure for today. What was your Monday Adventure?

TBR Book ~ September 9, 2007

Sorry there is no TBR book for this week. I am deep in this story and had no time to read. Will be back next week with a book for the TBR Book Challenge.

I will tell you about my TBR Book next Sunday. So come on and let me know about yours.

What was your TBR Book and what are your thoughts on it?

TBR Book ~ September 9, 2007

Sorry there is no TBR book for this week. I am deep in this story and had no time to read. Will be back next week with a book for the TBR Book Challenge.

I will tell you about my TBR Book next Sunday. So come on and let me know about yours.

What was your TBR Book and what are your thoughts on it?

Quick Blog

Been up writing all day and am tired. The new story I am writing is racing to get done. Story is flowing fast and intense.

Off to bed.

Quick Blog

Been up writing all day and am tired. The new story I am writing is racing to get done. Story is flowing fast and intense.

Off to bed.

Weekly Wrap-up ~ September 1 - 7, 2007

Friday is here and I have writing to do. The story I am working on has me working hard. So what happened this week?

Working on my new story which is coming along nicely.

On September 5, Golden Seduction was released by Ellora's Cave. It is sexy and hot. It is part of the Torrid Tarot theme stories. My card was the King of Cups. Check in September for the Uncovered look at the novel. Also check out my previous post for some features and pimpage of Golden Seduction.

Don’t forget if you haven’t already go get your copy of Golden Seduction.

Be sure and check my Release Calendar on my website for all the dates that I have so far for my upcoming novels. Well that was my week.

What did you do this week?

Weekly Wrap-up ~ September 1 - 7, 2007

Friday is here and I have writing to do. The story I am working on has me working hard. So what happened this week?

Working on my new story which is coming along nicely.

On September 5, Golden Seduction was released by Ellora's Cave. It is sexy and hot. It is part of the Torrid Tarot theme stories. My card was the King of Cups. Check in September for the Uncovered look at the novel. Also check out my previous post for some features and pimpage of Golden Seduction.

Don’t forget if you haven’t already go get your copy of Golden Seduction.

Be sure and check my Release Calendar on my website for all the dates that I have so far for my upcoming novels. Well that was my week.

What did you do this week?

Golden Seduction Pimpage and Features…

I have a few features on Golden Seduction my newest release. This book is part of the Torrid Tarot theme stories from Ellora's Cave. It is also the first book in my series Rarities Incorporated.

Rhian gave me some great check it out here

The Hussies interviewed me check it out here

Joy Nash also interviewed me check it out here

Go get your copy here

Golden Seduction Pimpage and Features…

I have a few features on Golden Seduction my newest release. This book is part of the Torrid Tarot theme stories from Ellora's Cave. It is also the first book in my series Rarities Incorporated.

Rhian gave me some great check it out here

The Hussies interviewed me check it out here

Joy Nash also interviewed me check it out here

Go get your copy here

Teasers ~ Business or Pleasure ….

A Teaser for you:

When pleasure interferes with business, give up business.

Teasers ~ Business or Pleasure ….

A Teaser for you:

When pleasure interferes with business, give up business.

Uncovered: Golden Seduction ~ Behind the Story

In this month’s uncovered we explore Golden Seduction which was released today by Ellora's Cave.



So let’s get uncovered….

Golden Seduction, is part of the Torrid Tarot theme stories from Ellora's Cave. It is also the first book in my series Rarities Incorporated. In this uncovered we will be talking about how the story Golden Seduction came to be. My story features the King of Cups tarot card. When I decided to write the story I thought of many things. The most prominent thing I wanted to portray was reverence, duty, desire and love. Aleneic, my hero is a man who has been tested and all he holds dear has been taken from him. He has kept his wisdom and kindness. Aleneic will find a woman whose belief in him will humble and ultimately change him. I’ll be exploring Aleneic in another Uncovered later this month.

For this story I knew I didn’t want a typical heroine. Laila Brooks is a geek at heart. She was more comfortable with her computer and books. With the characters set in my mind I fleshed out their story. From the first words I knew that this story would be a roller coaster of adventure, discovery and hope. It would have many surprises for both Aleneic and Laila.

Golden Seduction is an exploration of all the senses and emotions. It has lots of surprises that even shocked me. There is a sense of hope and sensuality that embodies the story. The hope of my hero and heroine. The sensuality of their love story will touch on many emotions. They will have an adventure and ultimately find love.

Come along for the exploration of Aleneic and Laila as they are lost in their Golden Seduction available at Ellora's Cave.

Uncovered: Golden Seduction ~ Behind the Story

In this month’s uncovered we explore Golden Seduction which was released today by Ellora's Cave.

So let’s get uncovered….

Golden Seduction, is part of the Torrid Tarot theme stories from Ellora's Cave. It is also the first book in my series Rarities Incorporated. In this uncovered we will be talking about how the story Golden Seduction came to be. My story features the King of Cups tarot card. When I decided to write the story I thought of many things. The most prominent thing I wanted to portray was reverence, duty, desire and love. Aleneic, my hero is a man who has been tested and all he holds dear has been taken from him. He has kept his wisdom and kindness. Aleneic will find a woman whose belief in him will humble and ultimately change him. I’ll be exploring Aleneic in another Uncovered later this month.

For this story I knew I didn’t want a typical heroine. Laila Brooks is a geek at heart. She was more comfortable with her computer and books. With the characters set in my mind I fleshed out their story. From the first words I knew that this story would be a roller coaster of adventure, discovery and hope. It would have many surprises for both Aleneic and Laila.

Golden Seduction is an exploration of all the senses and emotions. It has lots of surprises that even shocked me. There is a sense of hope and sensuality that embodies the story. The hope of my hero and heroine. The sensuality of their love story will touch on many emotions. They will have an adventure and ultimately find love.

Come along for the exploration of Aleneic and Laila as they are lost in their Golden Seduction available at Ellora's Cave.

Musings: The End……

The End.

These are two most beautiful words to a writer. It means you are done with another book. Well at least until edits and so forth. I wrote these words on not one but two stories in this last week. One was a short read which I already contracted. LOL. I won’t announce with who just yet. But look for details real soon.

It is a good feeling when you get a story complete. Usually after I finish a story I take sometime off before I jump into another story but this time I find that there is a story talking to me. So I have jumped back in and started working on another story. I have a few ideas in my head demanding there time. So for the next few month’s I will be very busy working towards the end.

Just in case you missed it Golden Seduction releases tomorrow at Ellora's Cave.

Musings: The End……

The End.

These are two most beautiful words to a writer. It means you are done with another book. Well at least until edits and so forth. I wrote these words on not one but two stories in this last week. One was a short read which I already contracted. LOL. I won’t announce with who just yet. But look for details real soon.

It is a good feeling when you get a story complete. Usually after I finish a story I take sometime off before I jump into another story but this time I find that there is a story talking to me. So I have jumped back in and started working on another story. I have a few ideas in my head demanding there time. So for the next few month’s I will be very busy working towards the end.


Just in case you missed it Golden Seduction releases tomorrow at Ellora's Cave.

Monday’s Adventure ~ Anticipation………

I got my author copies for my September 5 release from Ellora's Cave. Golden Seduction is sexy and hot. It is part of the Torrid Tarot theme stories. My card was the King of Cups.

So I am sitting here anticipating the release of the book. When I got the author copies I started to read it and found myself caught in the story. I got hot, cheered and cried. Yes I wrote it but it was as if I was reading it for the first time.

It was a strange yet good feeling. Did I mention I was anticipating the release of Golden Seduction? LOL. Make sure and go get your copy.

Is it Wednesday yet. {grumbling and looking at calendar}

This was my adventure for today.What was your Monday Adventure?

Monday’s Adventure ~ Anticipation.........

I got my author copies for my September 5 release from Ellora's Cave. Golden Seduction is sexy and hot. It is part of the Torrid Tarot theme stories. My card was the King of Cups.

So I am sitting here anticipating the release of the book. When I got the author copies I started to read it and found myself caught in the story. I got hot, cheered and cried. Yes I wrote it but it was as if I was reading it for the first time.

It was a strange yet good feeling. Did I mention I was anticipating the release of Golden Seduction? LOL. Make sure and go get your copy.

Is it Wednesday yet. {grumbling and looking at calendar}

This was my adventure for today.What was your Monday Adventure?

TBR Book ~ September 2, 2007

For my TBR book for this week's TBR Book Challenge I read He’s all That by Renee Alexis. It was hot, sexy, fun anthology. I’ve read other books by Ms. Alexis before and enjoyed them. I will tell you about another of my TBR Book next Sunday. I have told you my TBR Book so come on and let me know about yours.

What was your TBR Book and what are your thoughts on it?

TBR Book ~ September 2, 2007

For my TBR book for this week's TBR Book Challenge I read He’s all That by Renee Alexis. It was hot, sexy, fun anthology. I’ve read other books by Ms. Alexis before and enjoyed them.

I will tell you about another of my TBR Book next Sunday. I have told you my TBR Book so come on and let me know about yours.

What was your TBR Book and what are your thoughts on it?

Writing …..

Another early day. I’ve been up since six o’clock this morning writing. Got a short read done. Editing then I will sub.

The new story I am writing is shaping up nicely. The story is flowing fast and intense.

Off to bed.

Writing …..

Another early day. I’ve been up since six o’clock this morning writing. Got a short read done. Editing then I will sub.

The new story I am writing is shaping up nicely. The story is flowing fast and intense.

Off to bed.