Midweek Escapes is ALMOST LIVE!

Starting next week, my "Midweek Escapes" feature will kick off!  I'm so excited to talk to author friends, new and old, and find out about their favorite places to escape to...and their BOOKS!

Here's the lineup for January:

January 4 - Michelle C. Reilly
January 11 - Letisha Stanton
January 18 - Cynthia Vespia
January 25 - Gwyn McNamee

I hope you'll pack your suitcase and join us for inspiration and tales!

Kay

Did This Challenge Change You? (week 52)

52 Weeks of Gratitude Challenge

Yes.

One way it challenged me was to be consistent in focusing each week to write and post a gratitude blog, which was harder than it seems.  We all say we have time, it’s only once a week, but believe me, it’s tough.  There were a few times, I’d have to post a few weeks’ worth at once just to catch up.  Where did my time go?  Was it sucked into facebookland?

I challenge YOU next year!  Can you do it?  Can you keep it up?  

It’s ONE POST A WEEK. 

Love and Peace,  

Kay 

100 Things to be Thankful For (week 51)

52 Weeks of Gratitude Challenge

In NO particular order:

1.       My son

2.       My family

3.       My ancestors

4.       Chocolate milkshakes

5.       Magic

6.       Candy corn

7.       My pets

8.       That I have always had “enough”

9.       The places I’ve traveled, and the means to get me there

10.   Mexican food

11.   US mail

12.   My writing buddies

13.   My editor

14.   My publisher

15.   My mentors

16.   Good shoes

17.   Comfy jeans

18.   Warm, soft sweatshirts

19.   Cocoa

20.   Lemonade

21.   Good craft beer

22.   Strawberry shortcake

23.   People who have read my books

24.   Favorite authors

25.   Good movies to look forward to

26.   My son’s teachers

27.   Reliable internet

28.   Netflix

29.   Amazon prime

30.   Heat and ac in my house

31.   Heat and ac in my car

32.   Safe, long road trips

33.   Happy meals

34.   Email

35.   Texting!

36.   Camera phones

37.   Smart phones

38.   Tablets

39.   Doctors

40.   Warm socks

41.   Hiking

42.   Sturdy shoes

43.   Birds that visit my feeders

44.   Nurses

45.   Animal vets

46.   Animal boarding

47.   UPS

48.   Fedex

49.   New friends

50.   Old friends

51.   High school reunions

52.   Mutual funds

53.   Real estate agents

54.   Coke

55.   Cool neighbors

56.   Fun games

57.   Stupid games

58.   To-do lists

59.   Dishwashers

60.   Home Depot

61.   JCPenney

62.   Amazon

63.   Windex

64.   Car that runs

65.   State of Nevada

66.   County of Clark

67.   City of Las Vegas

68.   Gravity

69.   Chiropractors

70.   Pain pills

71.   Nail polish

72.   Freedom

73.   Being American

74.   Short drive to son’s school

75.   Magic

76.   Full Moon

77.   Creativity

78.   Christmas decorations

79.   Friendly strangers

80.   Credit

81.   Delivery food

82.   Vacations

83.   Clean sheets

84.   Purple

85.   Drinking games

86.   Online strangers

87.   Funny memes

88.   Meditation

89.   Good movies

90.   Personal recommendations

91.   Hot chocolate

92.   80’s bands

93.   Spa treatments

94.   Warm showers on cold day

95.   Exterminators

96.   Grocery store selection

97.   Google – seriously!

98.   Comfy sweatpants

99.   Dove soap

100.  New friends

Love and Peace, 

Kay 

Lessons Learned this Year (week 50)

52 Weeks of Gratitude Challenge

Sometimes it seems we have to learn the same lessons over and over until they sink in, and others it seems we only have to learn once. 

A lesson I learned this year is to focus more, and to challenge myself.  I can do it!  I got a book published, with a respected publisher.  More than that, I have two more books on the way and a novella.  Knowing a publisher wanted my books gave me a huge shot of confidence.

Most of the lessons I learned this year were about trusting myself, my knowledge and my wisdom to overcome obstacles, and handle situations as they pop up. 

Love and Peace,  

Kay 

My Sexy Saturday #MSS170

This week's "My Sexy Saturday" theme is "Sexy in Space".  My paranormal novella "Under the Granite Lies" which was a finalist in the "I Heart Indie" contest, features a hot love scene under the aurora borealis.  AND, it's FREE until December 31.  Just follow the link at the bottom.  

Here is the blurb:

Lauren Madison’s life started unraveling at a speed too fast for her to keep up with. Every truth was torn away, and the pieces that were left painted no clear pictures at all…only more confusion.

The pillar of strength in her fragile life was David Wagner, her bodyguard who was placed in witness protection, and she was to have no more contact with him. But, what had he seen that day, and why couldn’t she remember?

She had no choice but to run. And if her life was threatened again, who would be there to protect her?

***Available NOW!***

      My Sexy Saturday ( http://www.mysexysaturday.blogspot.com/ ) has provided a great place for authors to showcase snippets of their works.  7 words, 7 sentences, or 7 paragraphs.

Things You Like About Winter (week 49)

52 Weeks of Gratitude Challenge

I like the crisp air, the snow on the mountains surrounding Las Vegas (I also like that the snow is up there – not down in the valley, usually).  I like the bare trees, I think seeing their skeletal structures against a sunset or cloudy sky is beautiful, and a favorite photography subject of mine.

I like that I don’t have to worry about my vegetable plants dying the in the dry heat, as they’re non-existent in the winter.

I like watching my big wolf-dog run around my yard, happy for the colder air. 

I like sipping hot cocoa while decorating for Christmas and wrapping presents. 

Fall is my favorite season, but winter is a second, for sure. 

Love and Peace,  

Kay 

Your Job (week 48)

52 Weeks of Gratitude Challenge

I was happy to be able to work nearly 15 years at a job I loved, with people I enjoyed being around every day.  That’s a rare thing.  Sure, there were days I wanted to walk out, but it wasn’t ever because of anyone that I worked closely with.

 

Since then, I’ve taken on a new job.  I’ve been able to follow my passion of writing, and I’ve self published three works and currently have one traditionally published novel.  I’m so glad to be able to have been afforded the opportunity to pursue this dream job.

 

What’s your dream job?  Is there a way you can work toward it today?

Love and Peace,

   

Kay