Kathleen O'Reilly
Kathleen O'Reilly has done nothing extraordinary in comparison to other author bios. She is not a former CIA agent, nor has she ever been President of the United States (nor slept with him, either). She graduated from Texas A&M in 1987, which her parents do consider extraordinary and has been married for 19 years, but not to Mick Jagger, nor Justin Timberlake. No, she merely lives with her husband and two kids in New York, and not even Manhattan, just your typical suburb. Due to the mundaneness in her life, she has chosen to write fiction, which -- all things considered – seems best. Astrological sign: Sagittarius. Optimistic and happy, honest and intellectual, yet also blindly optimistic and sometimes irresponsible. Favorite Leading Man: Daniel Craig Favorite Comfort Food: Any Tex-Mex food with cheese (and no, rice is NEVER a cheese substitute in quality Mexican food) If you are insanely curious about me, or my books, go to www.kathleenoreilly.com.
Recent posts by Kathleen O'Reilly:
by Kathleen O'Reilly
Today, sisters, we’re talking football. And not just any football. Not the European football, the average Sunday American football, the backlot pick-up-game football. No, this is the Big Dog. This is the Game. This is the pinnacle of the American football experience. Superbowl Sunday. For those non-American sisters, let me take a moment to educate [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
I’ve spent most of the weekend watching football, because football is a sacred tradition in the O’Reilly household, only deigned more sacred when the weather is really, really cold and we get to have a fire in the fireplace, and honestly, it’s too freaking cold to do much else other than huddle under the throw [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
Today is Friday the 13th, and as a rule, I’m not a believer in the woo-woo. I don’t think breaking a mirror is bad luck. I don’t think if I step on a crack I’ll break my mother’s back, and I have never thrown salt over my shoulder. However, Friday the 13th makes me hinky. [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
At this time of year, there is always the lists. Best of, worst of, words that need to go away. Harper’s Bazaar has their “Best Dressed of 2011” List. The 100 best Twitter accounts. #1 was @kathleenoreilly!!! Haha, no, that belongs on @humblebrag. #1 was Tim Siedell, (@badbanana) who I have no idea who [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
At the end of the year, there’s not a lot of news going on. People are talking about the holidays, the best of/worst of, the economy, and frankly, I wasn’t excited about talking about any of that. I’d rather talk presents. Namely, what we got for gifts. Call me curious, Molly Miss NosyPants, whatever, but [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
There’ve been a lot of things occupying my mind recently, some good, some bad, but it all makes me want to make changes within myself. Yesterday, it was announced that Kim Jong-il of North Korea had died over the weekend. I have no love lost for the dude, I don’t think he did his people [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
I live with a family of Grinches. I love Christmas decorating. If I had my way, my financial means, and my ‘can hang anything’ druthers, our house would be decked, decked, DECKED! However, my decorating preferences “embarrass” my family. They think I “go overboard” and “am tacky”. Ha! Christmas decorations can never be tacky. Not [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
This is our first Christmas with cats, and it brings with it new sights, new opportunities, and yes, new disasters. Cat’s love Christmas trees. Did you know that? I didn’t know that. We have a fake tree. It’s pre-lighted, assembled in three pieces, and we bought it at a grocery story. Doesn’t get more “Made [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
Happy Thanksgiving – WKRP Turkey Drop – kewego http://www.sharkhost.com Happy Thanksgiving from Sharkhost.com! This is a blast from the past, WKRP in Cincinnati Famous Turkey Drop. Video from sharkhost Share this:
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
This year, several stores will be opening early on Black Friday. Technically, several stores will be opening on Thanksgiving. Macy’s will open at midnight (the absolute first second of Black Friday). Target will also be opening at midnight, although I read where the employees were protesting to decision. Imagine, Black Friday, a gazillion shoppers and [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
Last week, Dorothy Rodham, the mother of Hillary Clinton passed away. I never knew much about Hillary’s mom, but the story of her life and Hillary’s upbringing caught my eye. Dorothy was sent away from her parents, and raised by her grandparents, who treated her miserably. At the age of 14, Dorothy left home, and [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
Once again, I couldn’t find one topic that could hold my interest for a good seven hundred words, so I’m scouring the net for news and information to share. It’s all part of my new non-profit organization, Filling Up the Cerebelum’s Kavern with Useless Particulars. First, the world is about to become host to seven [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
This morning was all about writing the to-do list. I’m a big believer in writing to-do lists. Part of it is the ability to cross things over as they’re done, and part of it is fading memory recall. Usually I like a short, focused list. Three items: breakfast, shower, write, dinner. That is my favorite [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
Last Wednesday, Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple computer passed away after a long battle with cancer. In the days following his death, there was a huge outpouring of media coverage and public memorials. Now, the media coverage I was expecting, but the public memorials surprised me, only because you don’t hear people say, [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
As I was thinking of today’s topic, I pondered several choices, politics (BOO!), the mystery of the lysteria tainted cantaloupe murders, why I don’t like Amanda Knox, the demise of the Playboy Club (the series), why I like the new show Person of Interest, and my weird dream last night. Deciding that Julia London needs [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
We’ve been in Ocean City, Maryland these past few days, enjoying a VERY well-deserved vacation. I had never been to Ocean City before, but it sounded like a fun place, and it was within driving distance of New York, and so we opted to visit, and I’m really glad that we did. For those of [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
Far be it for me to complain about cold weather, but hey, I’m complaining about cold water. It was in the 40s last night and we’re in SEPTEMBER. Right now, it’s 51 and I’m wearing my wool sweater. There’s a process we go through, usually in October when all the summer clothes are moved upstairs, [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
Last week, I got some great news. JUST GIVE IN…, my September Blaze, hit #93 on the Bookscan Romance top 100. “I was thrilled,” is an understatement. It’s the last book in the Harts of Texas trilogy, and now that I’ve written three trilogies, I’ve noticed that the last book always sells more than the [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
Today I’ll be leaving on a jet plane, homeward bound to Big D, my oh yes. It’ll be a short trip for me, but I’m looking forward to it, seeing the family, eating real Mexican food, and getting a hug from Mom. The temps in Dallas are only in the 90s, which is much preferable [...]
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by Kathleen O'Reilly
Today’s post is on lighting, and my lack of proper thereof. I blame Wired for the latest obsession – that and faltering eyesight. Lately when I’m indoors, I can’t see anything unless the lights are blazing full-on. And that’s the big overheads, not the lamps. We’re a mix of CFL and the old style incandescent [...]
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In honor of YOU, dear readers, because we love you and we haven’t given anything away in the longest time, we’re giving away a Kindle Fire (or the gift card equivalent, in the event you have or don’t want a Kindle Fire) to one lucky commenter from now until February 13, when we will choose a winner at random from commenters, to be announced on Valentine’s Day. 
I love @JuliafLondon. Hope I win a copy of The Revenge of Lord Eberlin. via @dreamonus. http://t.co/5cXTMp0r
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I love @JuliafLondon. Hope I win a copy of The Revenge of Lord Eberlin. via @dreamonus. http://t.co/j75yDkPV
