Welcome to the party...

Welcome to my book release and streamline site renovation party. Since I was doing some changes I’ve moved my blog here to my site. All the post from my previous blog are here.  My fab web designer MMJ Designs has worked hard to get everything ready for this party. If you haven’t yet check out my website. Go on over and take a look  http://www.taigecrenshaw.com.  Moonglade Marketing  will be handling my promo and a few other things. Today Shadow Dance, my newest book was released. Yipeee. The party will be from today, October 19 through October 21, 2007. There will be fun and prizes.

First Contest 

The first contest will be going on all weekend. For those who stop by and say hi this weekend, I will be giving away two prizes. Two people will win one e-book copy of their choice of one of the following of my releases; Seducing a God, Carnal Awakening, Onyx Moon Rising, or Golden Seduction.  Winner gets to choose which e-book they want.  So check through out the weekend for prize winners or comment so you can be entered to win.  I will draw spot prizes throughout the next three days…

Mystery Contest 

I will be having another special contest. I’ll post details about that later.

Newsletter Contest

Any one who signs up for my newsletter/updates between now and Monday  will have another chance to win. Anyone who is subscribed to my newsletter will be entered to win a e-book copy of their choice of one of the following of my releases; Seducing a God, Carnal Awakening, Onyx Moon Rising, or Golden Seduction.  One winner will be announced on Monday.  Sign up for my newsletter here. Starting with my upcoming newsletter and going forward I will be having contests that are exclusive for my newsletter/updates readers. Believe me you don’t want to miss out. LOL.

Random Contest

There will be a few random contests throughout the weekend.

Grand prize Contest

On Sunday evening there will be grand prize drawn from everyone who posts during my party. No, I’m not telling you what it is but it is good.  So kick your feet up and look around! Leave a comment; tell me what you think of my site or just chat! Enjoy, I’ll be back soon.

Invitation to a Party…

You’re invited. I have been working with Moonglade Marketing to handle my promo and a few other things. I am having a party to celebrate the unveiling of my site new streamline design and the release of Shadow Dance, my newest book release on Friday October 19, 2007. My fab web designer MMJ Designs has been hard at work to get everything ready for the party I have planned. Expect a few surprises and lots of fun.

So come on by on October 19 through 21, 2007 for a party. There will be fun and prizes.

Also coming is a new format for my newsletter and updates. Any members who are a part of Passionate Gazette, my current newsletter group and Crenshaw Times, my update groups will be set up to receive the new format for my newsletter/updates.
This is only part of my excitement.

In Crenshaw Café I will be posting random excerpts from various of my books as well as some exclusive sneak peeks to the group. They will get to see them before they are posted anywhere else. I also have some other things planned that will be exclusive to Crenshaw Café.

Count and a few hours then party...

Another crazy day at day job. 

My 70 day count today 2,247. Whew.. I’m beat.

A few more hours until my party. It will be all weekend. So come on by. 

Day job, count and few more days..

The day job has been crazy busy. 

My 70 day count today 3,247. Whew.. I'm beat.

I'll be taking down my site for my renovations to be completed so check back on Friday for my party to launch my streamlined design and upcoming book release. 

Another hectic day, count and few more days..

Another long day at the day job but I was determined to make my 70 days goal. Count today 2,105. Yippeee. I am striving for high numbers since I am waiting on edits on a few of my already contracted books. When I get edits I will have to take some time out and do the edits but I plan to jump right back in and get my word count done. This is just what I needed. I usually write at least 3k or more a day but with summer and family visit I was off my writing groove. Now I am back and heading to my usual daily count.  Just a few more days to go until my upcoming party to launch my streamlined design and upcoming book release. 

Busy day, count and excitement..

Whew I’m beat been working hard in the day job. My 70 days word count today was 1,750 so yeah I made my goal for the day. So took the first step to my goal.  

I’m excited about my upcoming party to launch my streamlined design and upcoming book release.  Please bear with me for a few more days as my designer gets everything up and running.

The 70 days of Sweat with Sven!

I signed up for the 70 days of Sweat with Sven! Goal: write your book in 70 days. Here is the place for the details and to join up : http://70daysofsweat.com/wordpress/

My goal is to write 2 - 25K novels and 1 - 50K novel. I'll be keeping you updated on my progress on Wednesday and Sunday of each week. Come on Sven I am ready to sweat.

Also excuse my dust as I am in the process of getting my site ready for the upcoming party to launch my streamlined design and upcoming book release. 

Invitation to a Party...

 You're invited.  I have been working with Moonglade Marketing to handle my promo and a few other things. I am having a party to celebrate the unveiling of my site new streamline design and the release of Shadow Dance, my newest book release on Friday October 19, 2007. My fab web designer MMJ Designs has been hard at work to get everything ready for the party I have planned. Expect a few surprises and lots of fun. This is one of the things I have been working on. So come on by on October 19 through 21, 2007 for a party. There will be fun and prizes.

Also coming is a new format for my newsletter and updates. Any members who are a part of Passionate Gazette, my current newsletter group and Crenshaw Times, my update groups will be set up to receive the new format for my newsletter/updates.

This is only part of my excitement.

In Crenshaw Café I will be posting random excerpts from various of my books as well as some exclusive sneak peeks to the group. They will get to see them before they are posted anywhere else.   I also have some other things planned that will be exclusive to Crenshaw Café.

There will be a lot going on over the next few weeks.

On Hiatus

On Hiatus

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?