Email Excerpt #3- What I really want to say

A little concerned we are to use the Tablespoon both for measuring the jello and the soda – how do they clean in between serving the 2 different items?

You know that measuring spoons sets usually have a Tablespoon and 1/2 tablespoon plus a few more choices. You could do some 'simple' math, let me stress.. SIMPLE math, and use the 1/2 tablespoon for one of the items and the tablespoon for the other. Common sense, the ability to problem solve or just generally to think is needed when you take a job. If you can't figure this one out I fear for the offspring you may decide to force upon the world.

Writing Fun Stuff

Salute to another Monday. From now on this post is going to be my Top 5 countdown.

5. If you aren't following Miss Snark's First Victim blog creator Authoress on Twitter, I recommend you do so NOW! I know, a little demanding, but there is an EPIC contest taking place as I blog. If you have not visited her blog before I recommend highly that you do that as well.
The epic contest involves several smaller ones on Twitter at various times and the giveaways range from books to query critiques. A great opportunity for little to no work.

4. Chatterbox Chit Chat Lynnette Labelle also has a fun contest happening as I blog. The prize: a critique of the first 500 words of your manuscript or your query letter. Your choice. There is some basic instructions and it pays to follow them. Deadline for the contest is this coming Sunday March 13th, 2011.

3. Mer Bear from Fine Print has a new blog. She is offering up some great advice on blogging Do's and Don'ts. While this may not exactly fall under every one's 'Fun' category, learning how to successfully traverse the crazy world of online social media can be rewarding.

2. Like Jewelry??? Author Pal Chad Johnston has a fun giveaway on his blog. 
He's giving away earrings for some heartfelt comments. Not a book mind you, but pretty sparklies to dangle from your lobes. Plus, Chad is funny and his stories are comical. Take a peek.

Finally...1. All I can say is Terribleminds. This blog is fun and Chuck Wendig could make anyone fall out of their chair laughing. Disclaimer: This blog may not be appropriate for those under 18, that may be pregnant, have heart conditions, or intake large amounts of anti-depressants. Other that you are free to laugh your ends off.

Another week awaits

As promised anything and everything.

I have had a blast over the last 7 days getting familiar with Twitter. I'm finding friendly people and lovin' every minute of it. Fav authors, agents, and aspiring writers to converse with. Let me tell you how lonely it feels when a writer does not have any others to talk to. Purple Sheep indeed!

My voracious reading appetites have not slacked in the last several weeks. In fact I would say they are worse then ever. The current WIP I have moved to is a large, steamy pile of dren. I vow to change that in the near future. The next genre of my devouring will be Fantasy starting in April. Thanks to Sarah Megibow for reminding me of my love for that particular set of tasty morsels. Plus my list of must read Historicals before March runs out is quickly increasing.

Now with Monday here I must set aside my fun, and return to painstaking reality. A job, eww, but still thankful I have one. Time to button down and work my tail off. You know how it goes... life, it just gets in the way!


P.S. Fun email excerpt coming, ridiculous but fun.

The time has come

Yes, it is time. Time to list out my horrible consumption for the world to see. While I may be Slush, I devour fiction without remorse. Edible delights consumed every day to sate my appetite. Little morsels that leave me hungry for more...

Without further ado:

Lord Baybrook's Penniless Bride by Elizabeth Rolls

Scandal of the Year by Laure Lee Guhrke
The Heiress by Lynsay Sands
The Perfect Scandal by Delilah Marvelle

After Dark with a Scoundrel by Alexandra Hawkins

The Masquerade by Brenda Joyce

A Secret Affair by Mary Balogh

When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloise James

An Affair before Christmas by Eloise James

The Seduction of His Wife by Tiffany Clare
My Reckless Surrender by Anna Campbell
Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean
Sinful Surrender by Beverley Kendall
A Taste of Desire by Beverley Kendall
A Week of Pleasure by Christie Kelley
The Infamous Rogue by Alexandra Benedict
The Plumed Bonnet by Mary Balogh
The Ideal Wife by Mary Balogh
Lord Carew's Bride by Mary Balogh
Stealing Heaven by Madeline Hunter
Sweet Release by Pamela Clare
Surrender by Amanda Quick

Deception by Amanda Quick

Affair by Amanda Quick

The Book of Scandal by Julia London

Love with a Scandalous Lord by Lorraine Heath
Not Quite a Gentleman by Jacquie D'Alessandro
By Design by Madeline Hunter

And that is what I have been reading. For the most part 1 book a day is pretty satisfying. Would you believe that I can even recall the details of the books. Thinking that maybe I should be reviewing some of the newer books that have provided so much aromatic pleasure...not sure though.

My plan is to finish out March inhaling Historical Romance. Then I am off to quench my hunger with a new genre. Looking for suggestions, though I am sure some would like me to continue where I am.

Just so the fair author's of such tantalizing eatery are not offended you should know that I have multiple upcoming releases still on my list of must buys!

P.S. Yes I know a little bit of a Romance Slush! But who doesn't like a good romance... be serious.

Moving to a new Genre

For the last 3 months I have been overtaken with Romance and Historicals. Now I know that some would call romance novels chocolate candy that devours you completely and I agree!

All my reading has brought me to the wonderful realization that there are soooo many wonderful romance authors out there. They provide delicious books that I absolutely must inhale and I love the series that tell the stories of groups of sisters or friends that find love. Anyhoo, I have decided that in April I will move on to a new genre. Not sure which one that should be so I need help and suggestions.

For all my fav historical author's do not be distraught! I still plan on snatching up the latest upcoming release's in April and May.

I will post this weekend on some of those great author's and their upcoming books that just have to be purchased by my greedy eyes!

Good night and faithfully yours,

Slush the purple sheep!

EE not today

Unfortunately I am without a horrifying or upsetting email excerpt to blog about today. Tomorrow could bring a lovely gem though.

For today I will just say that I am having lots of fun exploring Twitter. The challenge has been learning how to use the popular social media tool. No exception today as I figured out how to shorten URL's. Yea!

If you have not gotten on Twitter yet I highly recommend it. You can follow some of your favorite author's and they tweet about contests (free stuff joy), new books to devour, and all the random writing stuff we love to get news on.

Good luck and may you dream of purple sheep.

Writing Fun Stuff

-Authoress got us going with a little Drop the Needle Critique submission. Unfortunately this post comes after submissions have already been taken but have no fear! It is March and if you haven't visited Authoress' blog yet then you may want to as the Secret Agent Contest for March is looming around the corner. No details yet but it would behoove those interested to check out the blog.

-As it is March, I should remind everyone that the PenTales Revolt contest deadline is circling like a vulture keen on catching dinner. The 7th is the cut off date and if you want to be learn more click the pic.



- Finally the BIGGEST NEWS of the Day: I am on Twitter. Whoot! Thanks to the persistent posts by Janet Reid, Mer-Bear and others about the effectiveness of social media I took the final step and established a Twitter account. *my jaw hangs in shock and awe.

Great pleasure also allows me to say that I have more followers on Twitter then I do on this blog LOL!

Fun times, great candy, and purple sheep.... 'til tomorrow