Exciting Announcement!

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Besides it being Mother’s Day, which in and of itself is a great day. I am pleased to announce that last night I signed a new contract with Dreamspinner Press for my Sci-Fi Romance novel, Memory Kick. This was the runaway bunny mentioned in one of my bunny posts that almost wrote itself.

Such things rarely happen when writing a story so I savor them when they do. Runaway bunnies are fantastically fun to write and leave you breathless when they’re done.

The main characters are Qusay (pronounced Ku-sI, that’s long oo and hard I) and Cameron. They are an interesting pair. Cameron’s a bit older and it takes him awhile to get over their age difference, but he comes around when he accidentally puts Qusay at risk trying to be a nice guy.

I swear, Cameron is one of the most patient and honest characters I’ve ever had the pleasure to write. Once he’s finally come around to committing its all or nothing. He’s just that type of guy.

Qusay … sigh, my poor damaged Qusay. I love him so. He’s the type of character that makes you want to hug and squeeze him until he bursts. He needs it too.

I’ll have more information on this book later, but I had to squee a bit. Have a great week everyone. I know I’ll be riding high for awhile, I hope you do the same. Happy Mother’s Day, everyone. :D

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No Plot Bunnies for You!

I haven’t posted a plot bunny post in awhile because I have successfully built a giant bunny-proof bubble around myself until  In Darkness book two is ready to toss on my editor’s desk. This anti-plot bunny bubble is called, *shudders* a deadline.

Oh, don’t get me wrong. Plot Bunny General 001 is  a tricky little bunny. She’s attempted to send the plot bunny equivalent to the special forces to try and take me down. And man… some of them were so hard to resist I weep with my inability to let myself be captured.

I have, however resisted. Let’s just hope it stays that way, just for a little while longer. :D

 

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20 Years and He Still Makes Me Laugh

Today is my 20th anniversary with the old man. It seems like just yesterday we were shouting things like, “What are the kids into?” and now we just say, “What kids?” or sometimes just “What?” I’m still trying to decide if he’s messing with me or his hearing is really going. Not that he would admit to the latter.

We’ve had our ups and downs but this new stage in our marriage is nice. The kids are grown and out of the house for the most part. There’s much less stress I noticed. Less money stress, less kid stress, school and work stress, and we’re enjoying each other a lot more. I figured we endured the 1st twenty the next should be a breeze.

Here’s hoping anyway.

So, to my hubby. I love you. Happy Anniversary. You make me laugh and still remember to give compliments and do the little things that made me fall in love with you in the first place. Here’s to twenty more and a lot more “huh” and “what?” in our future. :D

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Adventures in Plot Bunny Land – Tossing Friends a Life Preserver

PLOTBUNNYHow writers help one another when the plot bunnies attack. Because, you know, we’re just that nice. :D

Lanny whimpered. “I might have just been attacked by a plot bunny. I’ve totally started plotting a different magic story tonight. Save me.”

KK and Chrissy stared at Lanny but didn’t move.

Lanny glared at the pair. “You guys are supposed to stop me from letting the bunnies get attached.”

“Nope, its not in the contract.” KK said, eyeing the writerly friends contract in her hands.

“Dude, it totally is!” Lanny said.

“I don’t see it, but here.” Chrissy said and grabbed a life preserver and tossed it over to Lanny.

KK snickered. “It has a bunny logo on it. And look at that, EARS!”

Lanny whimpered again growing lost in the bunnies starting to pile up around her. “You guys are so mean.”

 

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Adventures in Plot Bunny Land – Where Stories Come From

PLOTBUNNY Writers are always asked where their stories come from. And to be honest, we really don’t know. They just pop into our heads usually while we’re doing something mundane. Other times its like we writers are trying to give ideas to our friends, but I have a theory of what goes on behind the scenes.  Plot bunnies are crafty little devils and I swear, they’re vicious!

Episode VI

Plot Bunny General 001 squinted around the room, looking at her soldiers all crammed into the war room. The sea of fuzzy bodies twitched nervously in their camo fatigues, each one was armed with ropes and hooks to insure their attachment.

“Listen here you grunts, our invasion plans have fallen on deaf ears. But that just means you have to work twice as hard to take out your writer. I’m getting sick of seeing you come back with no results. Are you burrow bunnies or are you plot bunnies? Do I need to send you back to your mommas? A can’t hear you!”

“Ma’am! No, ma’am!” The troops shout filled the room voices growing more determined as the general spoke.

“That’s right boys and girls, we’re plot bunnies, not some milk-sucking, dirt-grubbing burrow bunnies. That means I want you to get your shit into gear. The first bunny who returns empty handed will be scrubbing latrines for the next week. Do I make myself clear?”

“Ma’am! Yes, ma’am!”

“Excellent. Now I want every one of you to grab an idea on your way out and go get them. I don’t want to see your furry asses back here until you’ve found your host.

“Make me proud, boys and girls. I know you have it in you. There are plenty of writers out there, but we are many. We will be victorious!” General 001 nodded to the group huddled around the room. “Now go get ‘em.”

The room filled with the roar of plot bunnies, each eager to find their own writer. Armed with an idea and enough hooks, rope, chains and sticky-tape to attached to twice their number, they raced out into the world eager to find their next victim.

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And that my friends is how we writers come up with our ideas. And why we can be doing something as simple as doing dishes, reading the newspaper or browsing the internet when they attack.

Have a great week!

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Giveaway winner from Scorching Book Reviews

LGBTAnd the winner from the LGBT Event at Scorching Book Reviews is….
Congratulations to Laurie Peterson!

You should be getting an email from me very soon. I hope you like the book and have a great weekend!

-Chris

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Talking about Horror and Romance at Amber Heat & Amber Allure Authors Blog

med_InHeartDarknessI thought I’d chat a little about horror and romance today over at Amber Heat & Amber Allure Authors blog.

I love horror and romance and putting them together was fun. Stop on over and say hi and listen to me ramble a bit. There’s a nice excerpt to read too.

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