Thursday, November 27, 2014
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
It's Monday....again!
Thank you for asking your "Ask Jen" questions so far - please keep 'em coming! I will continue to collect them for about another week and will post my answers December 10.
It was a rainy weekend - ALL weekend! It was that winter grey... I wanted to just stay in bed all weekend, but alas - that was not in the cards. I worked at the library all day on Saturday then all afternoon yesterday. Today we are being threatened by Mother Nature with 2-5" of snow and 20-30 mph winds. Yeah - hoping that doesn't happen...
Saturday evening, we went to see/listen to our godson's band regional concert. It was very impressive! These middle school students rehearsed for 5 hours on Saturday (they came from LOTS of schools from 8 counties) and put together a wonderful performance! They came to our house after the concert to have pizza and hang out. It was a nice way to end the day.
How was your weekend? What did you do?
It was a rainy weekend - ALL weekend! It was that winter grey... I wanted to just stay in bed all weekend, but alas - that was not in the cards. I worked at the library all day on Saturday then all afternoon yesterday. Today we are being threatened by Mother Nature with 2-5" of snow and 20-30 mph winds. Yeah - hoping that doesn't happen...
Saturday evening, we went to see/listen to our godson's band regional concert. It was very impressive! These middle school students rehearsed for 5 hours on Saturday (they came from LOTS of schools from 8 counties) and put together a wonderful performance! They came to our house after the concert to have pizza and hang out. It was a nice way to end the day.
How was your weekend? What did you do?
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Last call!
Any Ask Jen questions!
Is there something you are dying to know about me?
Are you curious about me or my life?
Here's your chance - ask away!!!!
Is there something you are dying to know about me?
Are you curious about me or my life?
Here's your chance - ask away!!!!
Friday, November 21, 2014
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Monday, November 17, 2014
Hello Monday
Well this weekend flew by quickly!
The Mr. and I celebrated our anniversary on Saturday. We went to see Interstellar (with Matthew McCoughnhey - sp...). We were not impressed... It's a very long movie and most of it is incredibly dull! We did enjoy our dinner at Ruby Tuesday's though.
Yesterday morning, I had a beautiful family brave the snow and cold temps for their family Christmas/winter photos. You can check out a few of my favorites at my photo blog. I am very happy with how they turned out.
Winter is upon us here in northern Illinois - the high temp over the next 5 days is 23F (I believe on Thursday).
How was your weekend?
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Happy Anniversary!
17 years ago, on a surprisingly snowy day, I married my best friend!
I love you babe!
Friday, November 14, 2014
Thursday, November 06, 2014
Christmas in Snow Valley review
I am part of the Christmas in Snow Valley book tour at I Am a Reader.
Grab your copy for just .99 cents!
Christmas in Snow Valley
Christmas in Snow Valley is packed with six wonderful Christmas novellas sure to bring romance into your holiday season.
My review: 5 out of 5 stars
These are all sweet, clean romance novellas based in the little down of Snow Valley. The characters and storylines are all believable and fun. I thought they were all quick reads and enjoyed them all.
I hope you'll get your copy of them at the links above.
Happy Reading!
Grab your copy for just .99 cents!
Christmas in Snow Valley
Christmas in Snow Valley is packed with six wonderful Christmas novellas sure to bring romance into your holiday season.
Snow Valley, Montana, is a small community with the tradition of doing Christmas big. Festivities begin with tree lighting in the town square the day after Thanksgiving and continue until the culminating romantic Christmas Ball. From the Polar Express to a Winter Carnival, there’s something for every wonder-filled child—and every couple who’s in love—or about to be.
An Unexpected Kiss by Cindy Roland Anderson
Lucy Phillips doesn’t want to spend her Christmas vacation dodging her ex-boyfriend, so when he turns up at the airport to give her a ride home, Lucy panics and asks a complete stranger to kiss her. Although the kiss is incredible, Lucy never expects to see the guy again. Is it bad luck or destiny when Lucy comes down with a sore throat and the new doctor in Snow Valley is none other than the guy she kissed at the airport?
Lucy Phillips doesn’t want to spend her Christmas vacation dodging her ex-boyfriend, so when he turns up at the airport to give her a ride home, Lucy panics and asks a complete stranger to kiss her. Although the kiss is incredible, Lucy never expects to see the guy again. Is it bad luck or destiny when Lucy comes down with a sore throat and the new doctor in Snow Valley is none other than the guy she kissed at the airport?
Feels Like Love by Jeanette Lewis
Christmas in Snow Valley is the perfect way for April Winston to introduce her city slicker fiancé, Scott Mecham, to life on a farm. If only Wade Hadley, hometown boy and high school sweetheart, will cooperate! But Wade has no intention of letting April go without a fight. This Christmas, Wade is determined to overcome their painful past and show April that she already has what she’s been seeking all along.
Christmas in Snow Valley is the perfect way for April Winston to introduce her city slicker fiancé, Scott Mecham, to life on a farm. If only Wade Hadley, hometown boy and high school sweetheart, will cooperate! But Wade has no intention of letting April go without a fight. This Christmas, Wade is determined to overcome their painful past and show April that she already has what she’s been seeking all along.
Full Court Devotion by Cami Checketts
Kazlyn is too busy with her schooling and future plans to enjoy life, let alone fall in love with a man who has heartbreak written all over him. Tyrese Hamilton, a college basketball star and major heartthrob, is intrigued when Kazlyn doesn’t pursue him or even seem interested. Ty’s career is in jeopardy, and he needs a miracle and Kazlyn to save him.
Kazlyn is too busy with her schooling and future plans to enjoy life, let alone fall in love with a man who has heartbreak written all over him. Tyrese Hamilton, a college basketball star and major heartthrob, is intrigued when Kazlyn doesn’t pursue him or even seem interested. Ty’s career is in jeopardy, and he needs a miracle and Kazlyn to save him.
The Christmas Eve Kiss by Taylor Hart
When Molly O’Hare gets a prediction that she will kiss her true love on Christmas Eve, she thinks it’s utterly ridiculous. But when she gets teamed up with Kevin Snow, aka her ex-boyfriend, to decorate a Christmas tree, things start to change. Too bad getting over the past is hard and seeing him kiss another girl is even harder. Now Molly is left with a choice—run away from home and heartbreak or let Christmas work out a miracle all of its own.
When Molly O’Hare gets a prediction that she will kiss her true love on Christmas Eve, she thinks it’s utterly ridiculous. But when she gets teamed up with Kevin Snow, aka her ex-boyfriend, to decorate a Christmas tree, things start to change. Too bad getting over the past is hard and seeing him kiss another girl is even harder. Now Molly is left with a choice—run away from home and heartbreak or let Christmas work out a miracle all of its own.
Risking it all for Love by Kimberley Montpetit
Succumbing to family pressure, Jessica Mason reluctantly comes home for Christmas. Ever since her high school boyfriend’s death from a car accident three years earlier, Jessica and religion have not been compatible. So, when she visits Michael’s grave, she’s surprised to meet the handsome James Douglas, Pastor John’s nephew, who’s studying for the ministry. James can not only dish back Jessica’s finely-tuned sarcasm but understands grief all too well, turning Jessica’s world upside down. Is she ready to take another risk on love?
Succumbing to family pressure, Jessica Mason reluctantly comes home for Christmas. Ever since her high school boyfriend’s death from a car accident three years earlier, Jessica and religion have not been compatible. So, when she visits Michael’s grave, she’s surprised to meet the handsome James Douglas, Pastor John’s nephew, who’s studying for the ministry. James can not only dish back Jessica’s finely-tuned sarcasm but understands grief all too well, turning Jessica’s world upside down. Is she ready to take another risk on love?
Blue Christmas by Lucy McConnell
As head of Snow Valley hospital’s fundraising effort, Paisley Hackett barely has time to organize the craft show, cookie decorating party, and the annual Christmas Ball. What she doesn’t have time for is falling in love with Clay Jett, the incredibly handsome bass player who sweeps into town. She’s been burned by a tourist romance before and, with everything going on, Paisley will have to work overtime to protect her heart from Clay and his swoon-worthy ballads.
As head of Snow Valley hospital’s fundraising effort, Paisley Hackett barely has time to organize the craft show, cookie decorating party, and the annual Christmas Ball. What she doesn’t have time for is falling in love with Clay Jett, the incredibly handsome bass player who sweeps into town. She’s been burned by a tourist romance before and, with everything going on, Paisley will have to work overtime to protect her heart from Clay and his swoon-worthy ballads.
My review: 5 out of 5 stars
These are all sweet, clean romance novellas based in the little down of Snow Valley. The characters and storylines are all believable and fun. I thought they were all quick reads and enjoyed them all.
I hope you'll get your copy of them at the links above.
Happy Reading!
Tuesday, November 04, 2014
A small treat
Yesterday was a frustrating Monday morning at work. I felt like I had to fight everyone on getting stuff done and phone calls made. I think it was made more frustrating by the fact that I had had a wonderful weekend taking lots of photos and spending lots of time with Little Miss and my camera.
When a client called me at lunchtime to ask if I had an gotten an answer for him...I almost lost it. So, I decided to take the bull by the horns and go to the client myself. So, I took the papers, made up a little goodie bag (candy, crackers, water, etc) got in my van and drove out to the country. It was a beautiful day, so it didn't bother me to get out of the office for a bit.
I drove out to the field he was working in, parked and waited for him to get to the end of the field round. He signed what I needed him to, we visited a little bit then we both went back to work.
This daughter/granddaughter/great-granddaughter of farmers loved the smell of corn being harvested and the sound of all the machinery running. It was a little treat for me. I hope there are more harvest visits soon.
When a client called me at lunchtime to ask if I had an gotten an answer for him...I almost lost it. So, I decided to take the bull by the horns and go to the client myself. So, I took the papers, made up a little goodie bag (candy, crackers, water, etc) got in my van and drove out to the country. It was a beautiful day, so it didn't bother me to get out of the office for a bit.
I drove out to the field he was working in, parked and waited for him to get to the end of the field round. He signed what I needed him to, we visited a little bit then we both went back to work.
This daughter/granddaughter/great-granddaughter of farmers loved the smell of corn being harvested and the sound of all the machinery running. It was a little treat for me. I hope there are more harvest visits soon.
Sunday, November 02, 2014
New book release!
Prosecco Pink by Traci Andrighetti
Release Date: November 3
Genre: Chick Lit/Cozy Mystery
Release Date: November 3
Genre: Chick Lit/Cozy Mystery
For Franki Amato, life in New Orleans is anything but “The Big Easy.” When she met handsome bank executive Bradley Hartmann, she knew she’d finally found a man she could trust. But she can’t say the same for his sexy new secretary, who is about as trustworthy as Mata Hari and every bit as seductive. Meanwhile, Franki’s best friend and employer, Veronica Maggio, has named her the lead investigator in the murder of a gorgeous cosmetics CEO who was found lying dead in the master bedroom of a historic plantation home. Now the pressure is on Franki to figure out what a bottle of pink lip gloss and the legend of a pink diamond have to do with the bizarre killing. The problem is that the plantation is notorious for being haunted, and Franki is less than enthusiastic about the prospect of meeting a ghost. Adding to her stress, her Sicilian grandma is up to her usual meddling antics—this time planning Franki’s engagement to Bradley before he’s even considered popping the question. As Bradley grows distant and plantation employees begin dropping like Southern belles during a sweltering summer, Franki turns to a psychic with a phobia of ghosts to solve the mysterious murders and her own relationship fears.
Traci's bio
Traci Andrighetti is the national and international bestselling author of the Franki Amato Mysteries. In her previous life, she was an award-winning literary translator and a Lecturer of Italian at the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a PhD in Applied Linguistics. But then she got wise and ditched that academic stuff for a life of crime—writing, that is.
If she's not hard at work on her next novel, Traci is probably watching her favorite Italian soap opera, eating Tex Mex or sampling fruity cocktails, and maybe all at the same time. She lives in Austin with her husband, young son (who desperately wants to be in one of her books) and three treat-addicted dogs.
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Saturday, November 01, 2014
Ask Jen reminder
Hello friends!
I haven't done an "Ask Jen" post in a while, so....
ASK!!!!
Post a question in the comments by November 3, 2014 (that's this coming Monday)
and I will answer your questions the following week.
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