From the monthly archives:

November 2010

Thanks for the Memories

by Dee Davis

So been thinking about e-readers lately — As in hoping to get one for Christmas.  It’s past time for me to jump into the new world.   And that has of course made me think about books.  A couple years ago Sherri sent me a Facebook note (still haven’t worked out exactly what those do) asking me to list [...]

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The Post-Holiday Blahs

by Julia London

I have them bad.  I have been a gone a full week in which I didn’t have to do anything but eat other people’s food, watch TV, and shop.  I had no responsibilities.  It was wonderful. Alas, I am home.  Today, I went to the grocery store because I left my larder empty.  I figured [...]

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas….

by Kathleen O'Reilly

We did it. This year, we are one of those families that put up their holiday decorations right after Thanksgiving. I know, hate me. Hate my tribe, but it had to be done, and THIS TIME, I wanted it done now, on a lazy holiday weekend, rather than mid-December when there are concerts and parties [...]

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Black Friday, Gray Friday, White Friday

by Julia London

Who are these nut jobs?  Who would get up before dawn the day after Thanksgiving and crowd in with these people to get in a store?  And speaking of crazy people, why does Target think this chick is such a great lure?  I think she needs medication and I don’t want to be in a [...]

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GIVING THANKS

by Jacquie D'Alessandro

Since today’s a holiday, I’ll keep this short.  Thanksgiving is a day that reminds me of all the things I’m thankful for–my husband, my son, my family, our health, my friends–I’m very fortunate.  We’re sharing today with new friends in our new neighborhood.  I’m in charge of the side dishes. I’m making a LOT of [...]

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Well, now I’ve gone and done it…

by Julie Kenner/J.K. Beck/J. Kenner

I felt like cr** on Monday (nasty stomach bug or something) and wanted a break in the evening, and so I texted hubbie and asked if it’d be crazy to go see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. I mean, I figured I’d get next to no work done in the evening, right? He said [...]

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Royal Wedding Mania!

by Sherri Browning Erwin

Yay! The Palace announced the engagement of William and Kate (Catherine) Middleton, to be married in June or July (April 29, 2011, actually- now set). He proposed earlier in the year while they were vacationing, on safari in Kenya. Let the sales of cheesy wedding souvenirs begin! I love that they were vacationing when he [...]

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The WhineSisters Go for the Reading Bling!

by Kathleen O'Reilly

Today, we (the sisters of Whine) are proud to announce the first annual Holiday Reader Appreciation Event! Y’all know that we’ve been doing the weekly contest, but we decided to do something bigger and better for the holiday season, so because most anybody reading the blog is a reader, we’re going to be giving away [...]

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Another Winner!

by Dee Davis

I love writing.  Have loved it since I was first able to confront a blank piece of paper with a writing instrument.   It probably follows on my love of talking.  Basically I love words.  But when I was asked to write my first novella, I was nervous.  I’m nothing if not verbose, and a novella, [...]

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Gameday!

by Kathleen O'Reilly

Today, I will be in Dallas, and then driving down to College Station to watch the Fightin’ Texas Aggies beat the hell out of Nebraska (I hope!). It’s a college reunion, but I’m not doing any of the reunion stuff, instead, we’re going to walk around the campus and see what’s changed and eat some [...]

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When Did I Become That Woman?

by Julia London

You know the one I am talking about — the old broad who won’t take gruff from anyone. I realized yesterday, when I had to wait more than a couple of minutes at Starbucks, that I had become her.  An old broad like Madonna.  It was confirmed today when my brother stopped by, and instead [...]

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DOWN TO THE WIRE

by Jacquie D'Alessandro

I’m writing this the day before Dancing With The Stars votes off another dancer, leaving only three.  I considered writing this AFTER watching the vote-off show, but decided that would probably mean spoilers for anyone who DVR’d the results and I don’t want to ruin it for anyone. So—as of this writing we’re down to [...]

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Me and that other J.K. gal…

by Julie Kenner/J.K. Beck/J. Kenner

I subscribe to Google Alerts and, yeah, I have my name plugged in. Both of them. Usually, I see the usual stuff. Reviews. eBay books. The dentist named Julie Kenner giving a speech somewhere. Pirated ebooks (yeesh). The other day, I ran across fan fiction. Now, I have to confess, I don’t currently have an [...]

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas…

by Dee Davis

Tis the season…   Already.   I can’t get over how quickly they put the Christmas stuff out these days.  We were in a superstore in July and I kid you not they already had some of their holiday merchandise on display.   Dude, we were in shorts!  But I digress, what I want to talk about is [...]

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Book Spotlight: To Hell with Love

by Sherri Browning Erwin

JANE SLAYRE is my latest title, but it was not my first foray into paranormal fiction. Before Jane, there was TO HELL WITH LOVE: “You like to sin, Kate?” When Boston interior designer Kate Markham meets real estate mogul Owen Glendower at a dinner party, sparks fly. Not only is Owen GQ-cover, drop-dead sexy and [...]

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Driving (with) Miss Dee

by Dee Davis

Last week at some point I was discussing a friend’s daughter who was turning sixteen.  The inevitable conversation about driving occurred and I was thrown back to my first days as a driver.  (It didn’t make me think of my own child because in NYC nobody drives.)   Anyway, although I could write an entire post [...]

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November 11th

by Kathleen O'Reilly

Today is Veteran’s Day, a day meant to honor and thank all who have served in the Armed Forces. All over the country, banks will be closed, flags will fly, bands will play, and some restaurants are giving away free entrees to vets (limit one). As for myself, I have revisions to finish up today, [...]

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The Start of Something New

by Julia London

A Light at Winter’s End, the follow-up to Summer of Two Wishes, will be out in February, and that concludes my current contract.  That means I am thinking of what to write next. Some of the whine sisters know I have been toying with ideas. Part of me wants to strike out in a new [...]

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BOOK RELEASE DAY—LET’S CELEBRATE?

by Jacquie D'Alessandro

   Today is the official release day of my latest book, A HARLEQUIN CHRISTMAS CAROL, a Victoria-era anthology with stories by Betina Krahn, me, and Hope Tarr, all inspired by the Dickens’ classic tale.  And since it’s the official release date, that means I get to celebrate!  Which means a fun dinner, champagne, and best [...]

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It’s Only Rock and Roll

by Sherri Browning Erwin

But it’s fascinating. Have you followed the press from Life, Keith Richards’s memoir (with writer James Fox), out now? I’d heard some snippets: Keith doesn’t really like Mick Jagger. He calls Mick “her majesty” and “Brenda.” That Mick has a small penis. (A fact disputed by Mick’s ex, Jerry Hall). John Lennon was, to Richards, [...]

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Winner!!!

by Julie Kenner/J.K. Beck/J. Kenner

Hey everyone! This week’s winner is infinitieh!!! Please email me at jk@jkbeck.com and let me know which book you’d like (When Blood Calls, When Pleasure Rules, or When Wicked Craves) and send me your mailing address! I’m off today to listen to my daughter sing in a choir recital, then to pick up our new [...]

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