Happy New Year!
Let’s start this new year off right—and in my world, that means with a good book (and a cute ereader cover!), PLUS a $25 gift card from Amazon.
It’s the only place you can find my new women’s fiction release, Condemn Me Not. This is a story about working mothers, those that stay home, and those that work outside of the home. It’s a hot debate, and this novel is sure to heat of the flames of discussion. :)
And what better time to ignite discussion than the new year? (I know many were a bit anxious about December 21st, so this year’s celebration will prove all the more sweet. Not only are we “still” here (**happy dancing**), but we have so many wonderful books to read!)
As an author, books bring me double the pleasure. Not only do I get to READ, but I get to WRITE, too! It’s the job of a lifetime for me, and one I enjoy sharing with all of you.
So this year, I’m counting my blessings. My family and friends, my freedom to write the story of my heart… Sometimes that’s a romantic fiction, as in the case of my tropical Miami series, including award-winning Jennifer’s Garden, Lust on the Rocks and Whisper Privileges, and now, my women’s fiction, Condemn Me Not. As a mother, I love all my ” children,” butthis one is especially near and dear to me.
But I do LOVE free stuff, so let’s start the year off with a giveaway. Enter to win this 10″ tablet sleeve and $25 Amazon gift card by leaving a comment, liking me on facebook, or following on twitter. 3 EASY ways to win!
a Rafflecopter giveaway Don’t delay—you have more blogs to hop!
No, nothing special.
Thanks for the giveaway and Happy New Year!
I’m looking forward to starting college (and a bit scared too :S) and to reading more ^^
Thanks for the giveaway!
WONDERFUL. College is great! Have fun and enjoy…
Starting college and moving away from home… Am really excited!
Happy New Year!
FABULOUS. Have fun! Hopefully, you will remember college as some of the best days of your life. :)
to get a new job
Wishing you the best for a prosperous outcome!!
Yeah, some plans.. like spend more time with friends.
Me, too. :) We need our friends–especially we women!!
We’re just hanging out at home trying to recover before school starts tomorrow.
Starts tomorrow? Wah!
Plans for the new year… Getting an accounting job… So when i graduate in Oct I am not running around looking for one… Plus read some good books, and get my blog going good… Want to do reviews of all the great books i read so others can enjoy them also.
YAY! I love reviewers!! :) Good luck and Happy New Year!
My plans are to read lots! (:
Excellent idea. ;) Have a happy New Year!
My plans are to enjoy this year with my son and DH. That and read lots of books.
Sounds like a great year in store for you. :)
My plans are to get in better health this year.
Start a garden! :)
I just want to have a calm and happy year!
Me, too. Phew, but life gets busy!
Plan to eat healthier and exercise more. Happy New Year!
Always on the top of my list, come January.
I’m looking forward to moving into my new house :)
FUN. Enjoy the new beginning!
To read as many books as possible :D
Always love that answer. ;)
To be more active.
Ride a bike or garden? Hm. TOUGH decision. :)
I plan on getting married this year :)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Now THAT’S an adventure.
To become more fit! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
Always a good idea. (Originally wrote “food” instead of “good.” Accident?)
Some of my plans are to read more…..!
Read, drink coffee. read some more, drink more coffee, read a bit more, and (you guessed it) drink a bit more coffee! I suppose I might have to add to this but for now this sounds like a good plan…
LOVE that plan! Sounds a lot like my weekends. :)
I’m going to catch up on my TBR list :)
If yours is anythinf like mine–Good luck!
My plans are to read as many books off of my TBR shelves as possible. I have way too many. Happy New Year and thank you for the giveaway!
You’re welcome and good luck!
To try to fit in more reading with all my school work
have fun read a lot maybe actualy get some work done around the house
UGH. You and me, both.
I mostly plan to read a lot and stick to writing consistently :) I’d like to get an internship somewhere as well, in publishing for instance.
Thanks for the chance. Have a great new year filled with books!
Good luck with your writing!! It’s an AWESOME occupation.
Read lost of books, pass AP tests & graduate :)
FANTASTIC goals. Good luck!
I read a little and went to bed early. I party hard ;) Happy New Year and thanks for the giveaway!
Good girl ;) and good luck!!
I want to start a blog this year
Have fun with it!
Making time to read more
EXCELLENT idea. :)
New Year’c celebration is over, and for this year’s serious plan, I would like to go back to school. :)
And you can. Follow your passion and the rest will come… Happy 2013!!
I plan to spend more time with my kids and take them on an awesome vacation!
FUN!!!!
i plan on saving some money this year!
Love to hear it. Good luck and best wishes for a prosperous new year!
to save money!!
YES!!! Good luck and happy New Year!
Gallbladder removal :D
Yay?!?! Hope it goes GREAT!!!!
My plans for the new year are to hopefully a trip somewhere warm and read more books by authors I haven’t before.
More reading and more blogging. Hope your New Year is wonderous!!!
To get healthier. Thanks for the giveaway.
We had some, but ended up backing out and just staying home. We have gotten old enough that we would rather stay home together and have a quiet evening to ourselves than rush around all over the place. I read and hubby watched a TV series he had missed on Netflix. Sounds boring, but we were happy with the stress-free evening :D
Seems to be the biggest goal for the year as well- peace and stress-free. Hubby’s job is putting extra on him lately and he enjoy an easy home-life. The little things that we so easily take for granted…
I’m with you. :) Normally, we stay home. This year–hotel and dinner in. ;)
Lose more weight!
I plan t have a fantastic year this year. My biggest plan is to have a little one. That is the goal!
Great goal and good luck!!
Live more and read/review as many books as humanly possible! :)
LOVE it!
I am really hoping to do things that I keep putting off… but that is my wish daily.
Save more money!
Well, my two big goals are to finish editing my current novel, and to find a better job. Freelance graphic design just hasn’t been cutting it the past few years.
Excellent. Good luck with new horizons!
I’m finally getting my bachelor’s degree!
YAY!
Plans for the new year – get my body healed (spine, ankle/foot) from surgeries so I can enjoy life much more abundantly!
Yes. Working on a few of my own physical ailments. :)
For the new year i am just going to try and stay positive & pray my husband finds a new job soon.
My prayers are with you. Here’s to good fortunes coming your way!
Just to be a more patient person
To keep working hard on the new business my sister and I are opening!
WOW. Big opportunity. Good luck!
Finishing up school :)
College Graduation
EXCELLENT. Congratulations and have a great new year!
I plan to pay off all the bills.
Dave Ramsey would be proud!
I hope to get some home improvement projects completed
In my world, it’s hello honey bunny and Home Depot!
I want to workout more and keep better records of all the books that I read. Happy New Year and thanks for the giveaway!
~Krista
Awesome plan and good luck!
I’m going to be working finishing my degrees and I’m determined to try more new things this year, step out of my comfort zone a bit.
Always scary, but usually worth it!! ;) Good luck!
I want to fulfill my dream and get a job as a teacher.
We need more people like you. :) Thanks for answering the call!
I do actually. I will be moving in the next month or two. And starting a new chapter in my life.
Thank you for being a part of this fun and awesome blog hop!!
Wishing you a Happy New Year!
Thanks for taking part and good luck with your move!
Start reviewing books!!!
YAY!!
I plan on getting more into photography :)
You and my daughter, both. Have a great year and good luck!!
I’ve made a few New Years resolutions. Only one that is book related. Since my TBR/wish list is longer than “The Song That Never Ends”. More and more great new releases keep coming along and pushing the older titles further back on my list. My 2013 list is already over 60 titles and growing, I have resolved to this year read at least 40 books from my TBRs that were written prior to 2010.
Wow, you have a lot to catch up with, don’t you? Good luck and happy reading!!
My plans for the new year are to drop down at least 20lbs. Thanks for the giveaway
Great goal!! Good luck and happy New Year!!
Paying down my credit cards.
We need more people like you–and we can start with our government!! :)
Read a lot of great books! Thanks for this amazing giveaway – I would love to win!
Thanks for stopping by and good luck!
My plans are to get more work done :) It’s not working out so well.
Family first, for holidays and then work, work, work!
Travel more (2 vacations already planned) and to go to the beach (it’s not very far away but I never get there!).
You and me both!
I plan on finding a job
Wish you well on your endeavor!
I stayed home and read a book!
Good for you. I met Hulk Hogan! Totally embarrassed myself…. ;) Worth it!
just to get healthier
nannypanpan@gmail.com
Gardening works for me!
We ended up staying home with a sick 4 month old
UGH. Hope it wasn’t the flu. :( get well, soon!
Read and exercise more.
Goos plan.
The usual – read more books, lose 10 pounds, focus more at work…
Thanks and Happy New Year!
AWESOME.
Be more active and read more! :D
Woohoo! :)
School! and to find a job!
YAY!! Good luck :)
I’m continuing my pursuit of my teaching degree and we’re making 2013 a healthy year for the whole family!
Ever thought about starting a garden to help in this endeavor? ;)
I am going to work hard to lose some weight and eat healthier.
Read, read and read!
Read, read and read some more!
Love it!!! :)
New Job, starts soon!!
Good for you!!!
My plans include reading many great books this year! And also… get the house organized! Thanks for hosting this absolutely wonderful giveaway. Would love to win the prize!
Appreciate you taking part –can’t do it without you!!
I would LOVE to have a baby this year!
Precious. Good luck!!!
Staying at home :D
I hope to get more organized in all aspects of my life and read more this year! Thanks for the giveaway! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!!!!
hopefully find more time to read! thanks for the giveaway
You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by!!
Continue working on my nursing degree
jenhedger at hotmail dot com
We need good nurses :)
my son graduates high school this year so it is a very busy year with all of the senior things and preparing for college
VERY busy. Enjoy it!!
Have a great semester at school and buy a house!
Way to go!!!
To be a healthier me, thanks!
My plans are to join a gym and lose 60lbs and become a healthier more confident me! Thanks for the giveaway!
WONDERFUL — and you can do it!!!
to get healthy! :)
working on my degree
to read more!
I’m hoping for a family vacation this spring or summer
Would love a great trip to the beach!
My plan is to enjoy it as much as I can!
My sentiments exactly.
My most significant plan is to graduate from my university and get a post-grad job.
My goal is to get to my reading goal this year.
My major plans for the year include an Alaskan cruise in June and then a week in New England in the fall.
Wow. I would LOVE that!
More reading!
Save money to buy a new car!!!
I am looking forward to the National Championship game on 1/7.
My plans are to read more and stress less!
thanks for the great giveaway!
my1lulabug at yahoo dot com
Last year was pretty hectic for us so we are looking forward to a more relaxed one for 2013.
Thanks for the chance and Happy New Year!
No big plans!
Thank you and Happy New Year!!!
My main objective this year is to lose 50 pounds!
Great goal and you can make it happen!
to blog more, sing more, play more, read more, do more yoga, juice more and make it to the east coast to visit the family we haven’t seen in a long time & some we haven’t met yet!!
thanks for the giveaway! :)
happy new year!
Perfect.
My favorite plans for this year (besides read a lot!) are a trip to Hawaii and a cruise around the United Kingdon in the fall.
Wow…speechless. Have fun!
I have no big or important plans for 2013.
No concrete plans as of yet. I am looking forward to taking a trip with my family (location undecided, but not too relevant. Togetherness is the goal!) and reading some new books.
Happy new year!
No real plans yet except to try to do things that make ME happy :)
Thanks for the great giveaway!! Happy New Year!!
Ashley A
ash_app@hotmail.com
We ALL need me time!!!
I plan on losing more weight.
plan to read more of the books that I already have on hand
Just planning to read more! :)
Diet and Exercise.
r.d1@myfairpoint.net
My goal is to swim 3 times a week.
Thanks for the contest.
Swimming proved to me how OUT of shape I was! But great exercise.
I plan to lose 20 lbs this year
My plan is to eat healthier
To be healthier
To read more books wo breaking the bank….I know: impossible!
Not with all the freebies out there. Go for it!!
just hoping to win lots of contests!
groogruxking40 at gmail dot com
You know it!!!
My first Cruise!
Find a new job since my store closed. :( and find more time to read!
I would love to read more books this year! Thank you for the great giveaway and Happy Holidays!
My most exciting plans for 2013 include trying to get pregnant :)
I am hoping to find more time to read in the new year!!
Spend more time with my family!
to read more books
Read more and finish my Master’s degree!!
We plan on moving to Florida!
Continue my grad school education! Try and read a bit more than last year!