tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74799702365134692632024-03-18T06:41:12.103-07:00j. rose allister...author of fiction to fall in love withJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.comBlogger852125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-20289106620083424672023-08-07T00:00:00.004-07:002023-08-07T00:00:00.151-07:00August News and NonsenseHeatwaveHello from the hot and dusty desert! I'd like to say the summer heat has in no way zapped any of my energy this past month. That it hasn't even slightly hindered my productivity. But it did, a little. The lack of proper A/C has been a factor in the whole "wanting to do things" parts of life. Or wanting to move at all. Or even breathe too deeply. Our rooftop swamp cooler can only do Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-28258443532893547212023-08-02T12:01:00.003-07:002023-08-02T12:04:05.419-07:00Available! Her Full Moon CowboysHER FULL MOON COWBOYSBook O of the Lone Wolves of Shay Falls seriesMMF Paranormal/Werewolf RomanceAugust, 2023BUY NOWAmazonApple iBooksBarnes and NobleKoboSmashwordsThe best-seller that launched a series!Her attempt to escape romance sends her right into temptation…in
the arms of two hot, Lycan-cursed cowboys.
Tired of being a man-magnet, innocent Lily wants a weekend escape away from
the Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-52414035152617681692023-07-03T00:00:00.007-07:002023-07-03T00:00:00.139-07:00Update (Finally): Finding My Way Ashore(Photo courtesy of Unsplash)Hello from a water-logged writer who feels like she just washed up on shore after a long time stranded at sea.What Happened?For those of you who've wondered when the next Kiss of the Dragon installment is coming out, when ANY book of mine might come out, or simply where the heck I've been, first let me say I'm sorry. (If you hadn't wondered, no hard feelings. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-31515025025584664892019-03-01T00:00:00.000-08:002019-03-01T00:00:11.331-08:00Snow Big Deal, Writing Update
On one Monday of the month, I gab about what's going on with me, my writing, and life in general.
2019 is certainly "Marching" right along into March. Time flies!
Snow Big Deal
Snow in our desert backyard
Since it's been rather a snowpocalypse this winter for much of the country, me getting a couple measley inches of the white stuff at my place probably doesn't Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-81053970642376155332019-01-30T00:00:00.000-08:002019-01-30T00:00:06.259-08:00Now Available: Heat of the Dragon
HEAT OF THE DRAGON
Book 2 of the Kiss of the Dragon series
Steamy Paranormal/Shapeshifter Romance
January 30, 2019
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Denying himself the mate he craves could cost him his life...
Tristan Rains is a successful jeweler and a skilled native
medicine healer, but neither money nor his abilities give him what he wants
most. For years, he Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-24551594348303166022018-11-30T11:53:00.000-08:002018-11-30T13:43:43.699-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 30: Did I Finish the Book?
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 30
Progress to Date:
90,491/50,000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
There was this brief
flicker, almost a reflection, of Alex's eyes brightening to silver. The glimmer of his scales was evident behind momentarily translucent flesh. Then it faded.
Daily Notes:
This is it, dear readersJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-47030466541961087042018-11-29T09:48:00.000-08:002018-11-29T09:48:52.380-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 29: Neither Rain Nor Work
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 29
Progress to Date:
87,377/50,000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
The
roar grew louder, that of the dragon, and she heard the hiss of flame shooting
into the sky. His claws raked the hood, and she covered her ears at the sound
that grated like nails down a chalkboard.
Daily Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-50271437660791463702018-11-28T13:01:00.000-08:002018-11-28T13:01:04.959-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 28: Windy Days and Writer's Ways
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 28
Progress to Date:
84,426/50,000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
Nope!
Daily Notes:
via GIPHY
Yesterday was another busy work day, but I managed to get my words in. Woke up this morning to strong winds outside, blowing leaves everywhere and threatening to take some of our holidayJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-6868096685667188852018-11-27T11:34:00.000-08:002018-11-27T11:34:35.061-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 27: 80k and On My Way
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 27
Progress to Date:
81,944/50,000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
Tristan’s wings beat
furiously as he slowed down and brought his bulk to rest in the sand, crushing
large tumbleweeds beneath his feet. One wing decimated a many-limbed Joshua
tree that looked to have stood in thatJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-70554458064098380632018-11-26T09:41:00.001-08:002018-11-26T09:50:34.518-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 26: Cupcakes and Big Scenes
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 26
Progress to Date:
78,396/50,000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
The two men were posturing close to one another now,
and Claire stepped in. “We’re all supposed to be on the same side here.
Whatever you may think, Tristan, we are trying to help you. You think it’s your decision Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-18276765888303547802018-11-25T10:04:00.000-08:002018-11-25T10:04:36.732-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 25: Girls' Day for the Win
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 25
Progress to Date:
74,711/50,000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
She massaged his scalp faster than usual, but he closed his eyes and smiled. “Feels great. You have a nice touch.”
The words sounded so matter of fact, but there was something beneath the surface. An agenda that Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-60050414404852219812018-11-24T11:25:00.000-08:002018-11-24T11:25:36.256-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 24: Final Weekend
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 24
Progress to Date:
72,126/50,000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
The receptionist poked her head in the back. “There’s
a walk-in for you,” she said. “Men’s cut. Charming and hot, too. Especially the
eyes.”
Jessica felt the wow flutters in her belly. It had to be Tristan. ButJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-62142604819007526302018-11-23T10:29:00.001-08:002018-11-23T10:29:39.742-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 23: A Bookish Black Friday
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 23
Progress to Date:
69391/50000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
He
watched Jessica in fascination, remembering that first day he'd seen her. The music and drums were what had
drawn him to the football field, and then her presence had kept him there. His mate was
dancing for him, and his Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-67924343440089709502018-11-22T12:13:00.000-08:002018-11-22T12:13:24.998-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 22: A Writer's Thanksgiving
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 22
Progress to Date:
68592/50000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
“Let’s change the subject to something more pleasant,
shall we? Like emeralds.” Jessica bent slightly to peer inside a case. “These are
gorgeous.”
Tristan glanced at the matching bracelet and earrings. “Those
are mediocreJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-49329121993592840922018-11-21T19:02:00.000-08:002018-11-21T19:02:59.843-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 21: Life Happens
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 21
Progress to Date:
67026/50000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
“”
Daily Notes:
via GIPHY
Well, it was bound to happen eventually. As you may have guessed from the late hour of this post, I fell off the NaNo train a bit today. It was my day off after four super crazy Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-74102459708946034622018-11-20T09:21:00.003-08:002018-11-20T09:22:27.520-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 20: Validation and Phosphorescence
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 20
Progress to Date:
65030/50000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
“Can you come over to my place? We can talk freely
here.”
“Yeah, I guess. You’re kind of freaking me out, Derek.”
“I’m not feeling great about this myself. How fast can you get here?”
“I just got in the car. Twenty Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-11493099316933917512018-11-19T10:16:00.000-08:002018-11-19T10:16:16.652-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 19: The Big Sick
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 19
Progress to Date:
62491/50000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
“Everything is a risk,” Derek said. “Life is a risk.
Love is a risk. Becoming the dragon...it’s not easy. It’s not clean or safe.
But it is part of what we are.”
Daily Notes:
Well, it finally happened. After Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-63715813089740863562018-11-18T09:33:00.000-08:002018-11-18T09:33:27.441-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 18: 60k and Stress Sandwiches
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 18
Progress to Date:
58513/50000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
...fate
liked to intervene in supernatural matters, see to it that the one soul in the
world who could change a man into a flying, mythical monster would indeed cross
paths with her intended.
Daily Notes:
After Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-8857136317707592502018-11-17T11:38:00.001-08:002018-11-17T11:40:11.704-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 17: A Working Weekend
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 17
Progress to Date:
58513/50000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
...he took her hand and held it up. His warm hand seared
her while his fingers traced the spot that no longer hurt. Although it tingled
like crazy with him stroking it.
“It’s fine now,” she said, pulling back. She
wasn’t. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-68346554583333019882018-11-16T09:28:00.000-08:002018-11-17T08:57:11.860-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 16: The NaNo Coaster
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 16
Progress to Date:
54320/50000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
He had pulled his hair back in a braid, circling his
forehead with a band of fabric that was soon pasted to him with sweat. Rivulets
ran down his chest, but he kept drumming, kept calling for the purification of
his spirit Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-15571807168030059522018-11-15T10:36:00.002-08:002018-11-15T10:36:31.804-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 15: Ladies and Gents, 50k
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 15
Progress to Date:
53022/50000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
Just
as Tristan was pulling away, he glanced at the doorway and wished he hadn't. Jessica stood in front
of the other two women. She was cradling her injured arm to her chest, looking so vulnerable. Almost as though she were Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-54522908479927620022018-11-14T12:34:00.000-08:002018-11-14T12:34:15.585-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 14: Calm Before the Storm
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 14
Progress to Date:
46464/50000
Favorite Line(s) Written Today:
Tristan wound up on his belly in the dirt, hands in
front of his head. Jessica sank down beside him, stroking hair from his face and patting his cheek. “Hey,” she said. “Tristan, wake up. It’s over now.
“Tristan?”
He Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-27864596420763311142018-11-13T12:18:00.000-08:002018-11-13T12:18:10.204-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 13: The Final 5k
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 13
Progress to Date:
45258/50000
Favorite Line Written Today:
Her hand slipped over his snout, and she leaned closer
to run it between his eyes. They closed for a moment when she did, and opened
again when she drew her touch back down over the velvety snout.
His eyes were massive while Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-85797340064435511462018-11-12T09:54:00.001-08:002018-11-13T12:15:32.131-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 12: Just Another Manic Monday
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 12
Progress to Date:
40327/50000
Favorite Line Written Today:
Tristan was staring at that bowl, an eerie sight with his glowing eyes, and he bobbed his head like a bird. With
his arms splayed out to the sides, he bent his knees, swaying side to side, opened his mouth, then let it
almostJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7479970236513469263.post-22141302067975047972018-11-11T10:55:00.000-08:002018-11-11T10:55:15.189-08:00NaNoWriMo 2018 Day 11: Zooming Through the Weekend
Daily updates about my experiences doing November's National Novel Writing Challenge.
Day 11
Progress to Date:
Favorite Line Written Today:
Alex looked
around and called out, “Jessica? It’s all right to come out. We just want to talk.”
“Like that’s ever worked in any movie ever,” Tristan
said. “You sound like a bad guy making up crap to lure her out of hiding.”
Daily Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457235963917206588noreply@blogger.com0