Howdy

CMash December 5, 2011 7 Comments

Hi everyone!!! Oh it feels good to be home!!! I am not quite sure what happened but I have always proclaimed that I am computer illiterate. Lately I have been getting spammed. It started out slowly when I was away from my computer a lot and by my Mom’s side. Then I noticed it was increasing and I just kept deleting the comments, not knowing about the rules. It then got to the point it was happening daily. So I am thinking that is the reason why.

I have lost some important files, but in time, maybe 10 years lol (I said I’m not computer savvy), I will get it back. My google reader is gone so I will be hopping quite a bit this week to get everyone back so I don’t miss ANYTHING!!!

And I have to give a HUGE THANK YOU to my good friend and computer angel

Gina from Hott Books, who has been helping me all weekend, saving my files, setting up a new site, just in case we need to move. She is a doll. Not only this weekend, but throughout the year, whenever I have a tech question, she is there for me. She has become a special friend that I wouldn’t have met if it weren’t for this wonderful neighborhood of book blogging.

In the meantime, I will be moderating comments so I don’t get in trouble again. I hope this does not cause any inconvenience to all my blogging buddies. I have been searching for the “word verification thingy” but can’t seem to locate it.

And you may be asking what I have been doing these past few days. Well besides …………

I tried attempting to recreate some of my lost spreadsheets, reading 2 books, and writing some reviews. I indulged in my comfort food, ice cream, and instead of shopping, I went on the hunt for one of my other addictions. That post will follow…………..to be continued…………..

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Halloween Special "God’s Eye" by A.J. Scudiere

CMash October 23, 2011 Leave a Comment

I know you are probably wondering why I have an image of Halloween on my blog today…right? Well…it’s almost that time again, but the real reason why, is that since Halloween is right around the corner, A.J. Scudiere’s publisher, Griffyn Ink Publishing, is giving everyone a treat, and I didn’t want you to miss out on it!!!

Back in July A. J. Scudiere had stopped by to tell us about her book God’s Eye. You can see that visit here.

A.J. SCUDIERE

eBook version of A.J. Scudiere’s GOD’S EYE on killer Halloween deal!

A.J. Scudiere’s newest book God’s Eye takes readers right in the middle of a demon and angel’s fight for Katharine, an impressionable woman who has lived a golden life. A mere pawn who can’t even comprehend the rules and stakes of the game, Katharine must make a choice between the two, even though both angel and demon roam the earth disguised as human.

And her publisher is doing a killer deal for Halloween – from 10/24 to 10/31, you can download the eBook version of God’s Eye for only $2.99!

On Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Gods-Eye-ebook/dp/B005QDTA3E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1319226284&sr=8-2
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gods-eye-a-j-scudiere/1030948883?ean=9780979951077&itm=2&usri=god27s%2beye

ABOUT THE BOOK

(From the back cover)

A demon . . .

Every soul he claims is another chance to advance.

Until he can walk among us, look like us, make us believe in him. The only thing holding him back is . . .

An angel. . .

The rules of the realm bind him from fighting

on the demon’s terms. But this is his chance

to steal something away from the demon,

to steal the thing the demon wants most . . .

A woman who must choose . . .

A woman who has been chosen.

Katharine is suddenly a pawn in a game

where the rules and the stakes are beyond her comprehension.

She must take a side even though she can’t tell angel from demon.

And in the end, they will all be judged.

God’s Eye

DISCLAIMER

I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me,

are ever sold…they are kept by me,

or given to family and/or friends.

ADDENDUM

I do not have any affiliation with Amazon.com,

Barnes & Noble and/or any other retail/wholesale

outlets either online and/or elsewhere.

I am providing this link solely for visitors

that may be interested in purchasing this Book/EBook.

I do not receive any monetary compensation from any parties

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Halloween Special "God’s Eye" by A.J. Scudiere

CMash October 23, 2011 2 Comments

I know you are probably wondering why I have an image of Halloween on my blog today…right? Well…it’s almost that time again, but the real reason why, is that since Halloween is right around the corner, A.J. Scudiere’s publisher, Griffyn Ink Publishing, is giving everyone a treat, and I didn’t want you to miss out on it!!!

Back in July A. J. Scudiere had stopped by to tell us about her book God’s Eye. You can see that visit here.

A.J. SCUDIERE

eBook version of A.J. Scudiere’s GOD’S EYE on killer Halloween deal!

A.J. Scudiere’s newest book God’s Eye takes readers right in the middle of a demon and angel’s fight for Katharine, an impressionable woman who has lived a golden life. A mere pawn who can’t even comprehend the rules and stakes of the game, Katharine must make a choice between the two, even though both angel and demon roam the earth disguised as human.

And her publisher is doing a killer deal for Halloween – from 10/24 to 10/31, you can download the eBook version of God’s Eye for only $2.99!

On Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/Gods-Eye-ebook/dp/B005QDTA3E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1319226284&sr=8-2
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gods-eye-a-j-scudiere/1030948883?ean=9780979951077&itm=2&usri=god27s%2beye

ABOUT THE BOOK

(From the back cover)

A demon . . .

Every soul he claims is another chance to advance.

Until he can walk among us, look like us, make us believe in him. The only thing holding him back is . . .

An angel. . .

The rules of the realm bind him from fighting

on the demon’s terms. But this is his chance

to steal something away from the demon,

to steal the thing the demon wants most . . .

A woman who must choose . . .

A woman who has been chosen.

Katharine is suddenly a pawn in a game

where the rules and the stakes are beyond her comprehension.

She must take a side even though she can’t tell angel from demon.

And in the end, they will all be judged.

God’s Eye

DISCLAIMER

I received a copy of this book, at no charge to me,

are ever sold…they are kept by me,

or given to family and/or friends.

ADDENDUM

I do not have any affiliation with Amazon.com,

Barnes & Noble and/or any other retail/wholesale

outlets either online and/or elsewhere.

I am providing this link solely for visitors

that may be interested in purchasing this Book/EBook.

I do not receive any monetary compensation from any parties

Misc

Thank You..Update

CMash October 13, 2011 Leave a Comment

I want to thank everyone who said prayers for my husband’s surgery to be successful. It was!!! The doctor told me that the surgery went well and he did fine. Our son and I were able to see him in recovery and he was alert, talking, cracking jokes and complaining that he was hungry. Needless to say, however, he was in a lot of pain.

He was then taken to ICU. We now have to wait to see, that since the pressure is no longer on his brain, that he will get back the full use of the left side of his body.

Again, I want to thank everyone for their prayers. comforting words, kindness, and caring. It has meant so much to me and is greatly appreciated. This, I can honestly say, has been the scariest time in my life.

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Thank You..Update

CMash October 13, 2011 14 Comments

I want to thank everyone who said prayers for my husband’s surgery to be successful. It was!!! The doctor told me that the surgery went well and he did fine. Our son and I were able to see him in recovery and he was alert, talking, cracking jokes and complaining that he was hungry. Needless to say, however, he was in a lot of pain.

He was then taken to ICU. We now have to wait to see, that since the pressure is no longer on his brain, that he will get back the full use of the left side of his body.

Again, I want to thank everyone for their prayers. comforting words, kindness, and caring. It has meant so much to me and is greatly appreciated. This, I can honestly say, has been the scariest time in my life.

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Read Pink

CMash October 12, 2011 Leave a Comment

PENGUIN GROUP (USA) IS IN THE PINK FOR

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

It’s time to think pink to shrink cancer

What’s black and white and pink all over? The initiative by the Penguin Group (USA) called Read Pink™ in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This literary embrace of a life-saving cause last year resulted in nearly 400,000 best-selling romances shipped with Read Pink seals and information about the charity it supports – the Breast Cancer Research Foundation®. In 2010 and 2011, some 12,000 floor displays also carried the Read Pink message. The result raised awareness for BCRF, the only cancer organization to receive A+ from the Institute for Philanthropy.

“We are delighted to be able to continue this initiative in support of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation for a second time. We hope that awareness for the Foundation’s work will only grow by bringing more attention to this important cause,” said Leslie Gelbman, President of Mass Market Publishing, Penguin Group (USA). To mark the occasion, Penguin Group (USA) is again making a $25,000 donation to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

“The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is very grateful to be part of Penguin’s Read Pink program again this year,” said Myra J. Biblowit, President, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. “This visible initiative will certainly raise awareness about BCRF.”

The donation provides vital funds to support the mission of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. As Dr. Laura J. Esserman, director of the Carole Franc Buck Breast Cancer Center at the University of California at San Francisco said,. “[BCRF] awards support leaders in translational science and assume that they will be able to best dispense the funds. This is invaluable. Most grants require a year’s lead time before ideas can be funded. The BCRF funds allow you to plan ideas a few months ahead, and are flexible in support. The awards also come with the promise of continuity to explore new ideas as they arise. I also really appreciate the annual awards ceremony and the expression of thanks to the scientists. We don’t often get that and it really is rewarding and inspiring to see that people appreciate us, even if we don’t come up with all of the answers. It is an expression of thanks for the efforts we put forward to try to find answers.”

The novels chosen for Read Pink 2011 are eight bestselling mass market titles by some of Penguin Group (USA)’s most beloved female authors. Included this year are Nora Roberts, Catherine Anderson, Christina Dodd, Jillian Hunter, Lynn Kurland, Amanda Quick, Bertrice Small and Lauren Willig. More than 300,000 copies of the special editions will be printed featuring Read Pink seals on the covers. In addition, Penguin Group (USA) is including information in the back of each book in an effort to make readers aware of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and encourage them to become actively involved in supporting the organization.

For more details about the Read Pink initiative and to view a complete list of the participating retail outlets, please visit www.penguin.com/readpink.

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About The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® was founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder as an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding innovative clinical and translational research. In October 2011, BCRF will award $36.5 million to 186 scientists across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and China. Currently, more than 90 cents of every dollar donated is directed to breast cancer research and awareness programs. With exceptionally low administrative costs, BCRF continues to be one of the most efficient organizations in the country. BCRF has received an“A+” from The American Institute of Philanthropy. For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrfcure.org.

About Penguin Group (USA)

Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is the U.S. member of the internationally renowned Penguin Group. Penguin Group (USA) is one of the leading U.S. adult and children’s trade book publishers, owning a wide range of imprints and trademarks, including Viking, G. P. Putnam’s Sons, The Penguin Press, Riverhead Books, Dutton, Penguin Books, Berkley Books, Gotham Books, Portfolio, New American Library, Plume, Tarcher, Philomel, Grosset & Dunlap, Puffin, and Frederick Warne, among others. The Penguin Group (www.penguin.com) is part of Pearson plc, the international media company.

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Read Pink

CMash October 12, 2011 1 Comment

PENGUIN GROUP (USA) IS IN THE PINK FOR

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

It’s time to think pink to shrink cancer

What’s black and white and pink all over? The initiative by the Penguin Group (USA) called Read Pink™ in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This literary embrace of a life-saving cause last year resulted in nearly 400,000 best-selling romances shipped with Read Pink seals and information about the charity it supports – the Breast Cancer Research Foundation®. In 2010 and 2011, some 12,000 floor displays also carried the Read Pink message. The result raised awareness for BCRF, the only cancer organization to receive A+ from the Institute for Philanthropy.

“We are delighted to be able to continue this initiative in support of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation for a second time. We hope that awareness for the Foundation’s work will only grow by bringing more attention to this important cause,” said Leslie Gelbman, President of Mass Market Publishing, Penguin Group (USA). To mark the occasion, Penguin Group (USA) is again making a $25,000 donation to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

“The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is very grateful to be part of Penguin’s Read Pink program again this year,” said Myra J. Biblowit, President, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. “This visible initiative will certainly raise awareness about BCRF.”

The donation provides vital funds to support the mission of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. As Dr. Laura J. Esserman, director of the Carole Franc Buck Breast Cancer Center at the University of California at San Francisco said,. “[BCRF] awards support leaders in translational science and assume that they will be able to best dispense the funds. This is invaluable. Most grants require a year’s lead time before ideas can be funded. The BCRF funds allow you to plan ideas a few months ahead, and are flexible in support. The awards also come with the promise of continuity to explore new ideas as they arise. I also really appreciate the annual awards ceremony and the expression of thanks to the scientists. We don’t often get that and it really is rewarding and inspiring to see that people appreciate us, even if we don’t come up with all of the answers. It is an expression of thanks for the efforts we put forward to try to find answers.”

The novels chosen for Read Pink 2011 are eight bestselling mass market titles by some of Penguin Group (USA)’s most beloved female authors. Included this year are Nora Roberts, Catherine Anderson, Christina Dodd, Jillian Hunter, Lynn Kurland, Amanda Quick, Bertrice Small and Lauren Willig. More than 300,000 copies of the special editions will be printed featuring Read Pink seals on the covers. In addition, Penguin Group (USA) is including information in the back of each book in an effort to make readers aware of The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and encourage them to become actively involved in supporting the organization.

For more details about the Read Pink initiative and to view a complete list of the participating retail outlets, please visit www.penguin.com/readpink.

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About The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® was founded in 1993 by Evelyn H. Lauder as an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding innovative clinical and translational research. In October 2011, BCRF will award $36.5 million to 186 scientists across the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia and China. Currently, more than 90 cents of every dollar donated is directed to breast cancer research and awareness programs. With exceptionally low administrative costs, BCRF continues to be one of the most efficient organizations in the country. BCRF has received an“A+” from The American Institute of Philanthropy. For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrfcure.org.

About Penguin Group (USA)

Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is the U.S. member of the internationally renowned Penguin Group. Penguin Group (USA) is one of the leading U.S. adult and children’s trade book publishers, owning a wide range of imprints and trademarks, including Viking, G. P. Putnam’s Sons, The Penguin Press, Riverhead Books, Dutton, Penguin Books, Berkley Books, Gotham Books, Portfolio, New American Library, Plume, Tarcher, Philomel, Grosset & Dunlap, Puffin, and Frederick Warne, among others. The Penguin Group (www.penguin.com) is part of Pearson plc, the international media company.

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Blog Hiatus Again

CMash October 10, 2011 Leave a Comment

Dear Friends and Blogging Buddies:

Just when I thought I was back, I have to take another hiatus.

If I was sitting where you are and reading this, I would wonder if it was legit and true. Or is this person (meaning me) making all this up? How could all this be happening? Just losing my Mom and now this. The answer is, it is true and I only wish it was a bad dream.

I feel like I am a character in a novel except I’m not. I wish I could put this story aside in the DNF pile or even turn to the last page to see how the ending turns out.

I am writing this to let you know the situation for 3 reasons. One, why once again, I won’t be participating in the daily memes that I enjoy and visiting blogs to see what everyone else has written or received, such as Mailbox Monday. I will be, however, scheduling some posts to be published ahead of time because I have made commitments for Guest Author showcases and giveaways. The second is that I may not be responding to emails because I will be away from my computer for lengthy periods of time. The third, and most important, is I ask for a favor and that is, if you believe in prayer, I ask that you pray that on Wednesday my husband’s surgery is successful.

This past Tuesday, it was determined that my husband had a significant brain bleed and is exhibiting stroke like symptoms. Due to the fact that he has aspirin in his system, but is stable, surgery was postponed until Wednesday. After observing him in the hospital for 2 days, they felt he was stable enough to send home for me to watch him for any changes in signs and/or symptoms. If so, then surgery will be immediate. Wednesday he will have a craniotomy (a portion of the skull will be removed to remove the large area of blood pressing on his brain). We are hoping that because of his age, 56, that he will get back the residual symptoms he is now showing and that no more damage is caused. Needless to say we are all frightened but we all believe in the power of God and prayer. So I ask, if you believe too, please keep him in your prayers for a positive and successful outcome. I will try to update you towards the end of the week.