Thursday 13 – Sexy Men

As promised last week, Thirteen Men I Find Sexy -
1. Prince

2. Hill Harper

3. Avery Storm

4. Nelly

5. Gabriel Aubry

6. Terrence Howard

7. Michael Ealy

8. Tyrese

9. Tyson Beckford

10. Billy Zane

11. Vin Diesel

12.Reggie Bush

Yes it has Kim Kardashian in it but I think it’s a sexy pose.
13. Paul Walker

Bonus:
14. Ray J

15. David Beckham

Thursday 13 – Favorite Things

A list of thirteen of my favorite things:
**This list isn’t in order of importance or likability/favorite status.
1. Books (of course – and yes there is too too too many to count. And it’s starting to happen with ebooks too.)
2. My 16-year-old dog Gallageher (He’s old but lovable and is usually snoring under my desk)
3. Cooking [...]

Thursday 13 – Foodie Edition

13 Food Related Websites I Visit:
Warning – visiting these sites may make you hungry!
1. The Pioneer Woman
2. Smitten Kitchen
3. Kitchen Ambition
4. Food Porn Daily (Click on the gallery link)
5. Love and Olive Oil
6. The Cake Spy
7. The Girl Who Ate Everything
8. Cookbook Chronicles
9. $5 Dinners
10.  Jenn Cuisine
11. 101 Cookbooks
12.  Local Harvest
13. Chocolate & Zucchini
Bonus:
14. Bakerella
15. Bakin’ [...]

Thurs 13 – Desk Edition

13 things that are around my desk:
1. Cellphone
2. 32 oz Water bottle (from filterforgood.com)
3. Thing 1
4. Squeezable cow stress relief
5. Mini lavalamp
6. Orchid crayon
7. Bead wire
8. Various shades of blue beads
9. Alvin the Chipmunk dressed as an angel figurine
10. The dog (under the desk) snoring
11. The Synonym Finder
12. Shea & cocoa butter hand cream
13. Paint [...]

Thursday Thirteen – Writing Advice Edition

13 Things about “Writing Advice I’ve Heard, Read or Been Given”  -

Keep your head down and write
You can’t fix a blank page
Write for yourself
Don’t write what you know, write what you want
Talent helps but perseverance is key to success
Learn your craft
Study books, read
Write what you want to read
Finish it!
If you get stuck, ask what if
Write [...]

Thursday 13 – Second Chances Edition

13 Things about “Second Chances” my upcoming release -

It’s the first in a series about the sexy Ramos brothers.
It features the story of Sebastian Ramos and Elaina Matthews who have a complicated past.
The blurb:
When Elaina Matthews ran into Sebastian Ramos at his grandmother’s house, she never expected it would lead to another night of [...]

Thursday 13 – Synopsis Edition

Here is a list of 13 basic things I’ve learned from writing synopsis. For a list of synopsis resources please refer to my previous post – 13 Writing Resources – Synopsis.

A synopsis is not an outline. It is an overview of your plot.
A synopsis should be able to tell if you have a strong enough [...]

Thursday 13 – Book Edition

This list is thirteen books that are currently by my bed. Some have been read and enjoyed. Others are on the “to be read” or “currently reading” list.

1. Blair Underwood presents Casanegra by Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes
2. If You Just Say Yes by Reon Laudat
3. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
4. 21st Century [...]

Thursday Thirteen – Movie Edition

This list is thirteen movies that I enjoy and am not afraid to admit. Even though they have been panned, bashed and may be generally bad. These thirteen movies aren’t necessarily “comfort” movies, but are ones I enjoy.

1. Clue
2. Xanadu
3. Wild Wild West
4. Staying Alive
5. The Wiz
6. Purple Rain
7. Under the Cherry Moon
8. Graffiti Bridge
9. [...]