Taking a break from… everything, sure does
help a lot. As most of you dear readers know I recently published two books: Sea Breeze and Choosing to Dream.
Exciting yet exhausting. As soon as I was done, I cut way back on my writing
and marketing efforts. Why?
For my own sanity.
I love writing, love learning the ins and outs of the
business, but sometimes I just need to get away. Since I recently used my
vacation time to publish and market aforementioned books, I couldn’t actually
take a vacation. So I escaped into the comfort of reading. I’ve been reading a
lot.
It’s no wonder the theme song from that beloved sitcom set
in a charming Bostonian bar has been running through my head all week.
Here’s a rundown of what I’ve read over the last ten days:
The Brannock Siblings Series, Books 1-4 by Jessica Wilde. Fabulous
romance series, with a touch of suspense. I enjoyed every minute of all four novels. Jessica Wilde really knows how to write a hero. I can't decide which one of these guys I enjoyed most. I highly recommend this series.
Shades of Blue by Dana Tanaro Britt. A lovely romance set on a tropical island with characters who have a knack for random trivia. Not unlike an annoying yet hilarious mail carrier who could be found at the end of a bar each Thursday night. Coincidently, the hero of this book is the owner of a bar.
Oceans Over You by Melina Gillies. A sweet and quick novella set on the high seas. What do you do when you get a second chance with your first love? Great read.
Lost and Found by Kay Blake. Another quick read set on the high seas (my way of escaping on a cruise ship without leaving the house) about an artist and a man who lost his daughter and his wife.
If you were counting, that’s eight books. Good times. Now I just
need a beer. Where’s Malone?
I was born and raised in San
Francisco, CA, and have a husband and two children. Music is an addiction. I
can often be found in the car, singing along at the top of my lungs to whatever
is playing. I work full time, and I split my spare time between family,
reading, blogging, and writing. I’m a habitual quoter. Lines from films and TV
shows constantly pop into my head—my kids are the only ones that really get it.
I’m an only child, and so of course I married a man who is one of ten children.
Other than English, I speak Spanish, Moroccan, and a little French. I love to
travel, but don’t do enough of it. Reading has been a passion for most of my
life and I now love writing. I’m klutz, and in my own mind, I’m hilarious.
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