When I was first published, author Jenyfer Matthews contacted me and offered to help promote my work in any way she could. I was so very grateful.
Jenyfer lives, or up until a few days ago, lived in Cairo, Egypt. She and her family were airlifted back to the States. I can only imagine how traumatic this event has been and I know she feels a great deal of sympathy and empathy for the Egyptian people are experiencing. She’s posted a series of stories and photos about her recent experiences here. Please visit her. She is one brave woman.
I’ve met another nurse/author - she has a PhD. I’m so impressed! Anyway, she is one cool lady and we have lots and lots in common. Sharon Buchbinder is one of those people I was curious about so we checked each other out. Her coming release is Deception and Desire. From the brief snippet I read, the work is intriguing, moving, and above all, suspenseful. You can visit her site and her books here.
I’m reading Replay, by Ken Grimwood. I LOVE IT. This is a great book for science fiction fans. I may have gotten the rec from Charlie at Smart Girls Love Scifi. If so, thanks, Charlie. If not, thanks to whoever gave me the rec.
Stop by tomorrow for a guest post from Stephanie, blogger extraordinaire, Assessing the ‘Ick’ Factor in Romantic Erotica. Oh…I cannot wait for this. I tol’ you and I tol’ you - now you have to listen to Steph! Some of what Steph read to me made me want to scrub my brain with Clorox bleach, or maybe pith myself.
The rest of the week, through Valentine’s Day, I’m running a contest. I have chocolate goodies for you! All you have to do is read an excerpt and answer a question. Easy as pie.
Related posts:
- Hold the Presses! The Spirit of 2011 is upon me! I’m feeling a might New Years-ish! The approaching change looks...
- Monday Morning Update and Go Gigantes! Yes! Got the purse - because I know you were...
- In the immortal words of Tim Lincecum…f/ck yeah! Or as my guy, Andres Torres (on deck) shouted to...
- My Head Shots and a Sunday Note: Remember to drop by Michelle’s Book Blog and give yourself...
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
So glad to hear Jenyfer and her family are safe in the States. It must be terrifying to live in the middle of all that upheaval. My heart goes out to all in Cairo.
The Egyptian situation is heartbreaking, especially for those who are living it.
Yes, I can’t imagine.
I’m so thankful my parents made it out. I can’t believe what they went through just to get out of the country. They had an amazing Egyptian tour guide who never left their side.
Wow, Ciara, so I take it your parents were there on a trip? Scary.
I loved “Replay” you may have gotten the rec from me since I just recently read and reviewed it. I listened to it on audio, I wonder how different it feels by reading it. A big surprise for me, not at all what I expected.
Yes, Julie, I think I did get the rec from you! Yes, you listened to the book. My husband ordered it for his Kindle and he thought it was great. I got my paperback copy last week and I can’t put it down. Fascinating story!
Julia, I want my DH to read it too! Maybe while we’re away in two weeksI’ll have to buy the paperback for him somewhere, good beach reading for him. I was describing the story to him while I was reading it to him and he really sounded like he wanted to read it eventually (can you tell he’s not a big reader?)
Thanks for the compliment but I think you give me too much credit. The truly brave people are the ones who are still there on the ground, fighting for what they believe in.