THE BEAUTY OF SPRING

Happy Saturday, Everyone!

I hope everyone had a great week. I spent my week working on my WIP [Work in Progress].  I'm not a fast writer. The story I want to tell is in my head begging to be let out. However, taking the scene from my imagination and typing it into my laptop isn't easy. Sometimes it takes me hours to find the right words. One thing that clears the cob webs and helps the story flow is writing in the fresh air. 

As you can imagine, this time of year in Maryland isn't the best time to spend outside. Last week, this is what my front lawn looked like:

Sitting out on my deck is a few weeks away, but things are getting better. Spring is on its way. Just look what appeared in my BBF's garden a couple days ago. 

Nothing is up in my yard yet, but its fun waiting for the hints of spring to make their appearance.  

Remember my challenge to UNLOCK THE BEAUTY OF YOUR WORLD? This photo is an example of what I'm talking about.  Hidden beauty is all around us. It's that thing that makes you phase for an instant and smile--maybe an Ahhhh follows.

Tag...you're it. 

I would love for you to share the beauty you have run across in photos or in a short note. Just post them in the comment section on this or any future post. If you can't seem to get that to work, send me an email through the CONTACT ME icon and I'll post it for you.   

That's all from me today. I hope you find some time to relax and enjoy yourself. If you are looking for a good book, I have a couple suggest. :)

Hugs to all,

Nancy C. Weeks 

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LUCK OF THE IRISH GIVEAWAY

Hello everyone,

From March 11 -13 everyone has an opportunity to experience the LUCK OF THE IRISH on JUST ROMANTIC SUSPENSE! Thirty wonderful Romantic Suspense authors have pitched in with their print or digital books to make your St. Patrick's Day a special one. I’m so thrilled to have my novel, In the Shadow of Pride sitting next to such amazing authors.

Check out the list:

DEE J. ADAMS - IMMINENT DANGER (Kindle or Nook)

TONI ANDERSON - A COLD DARK PLACE (Digital)

BECKY BARKER - STOWAWAY (Print* or Digital)

CATE BEAUMAN - REAGAN'S REDEMPTION (Kindle or Nook)

MARY BEHRE - SPIRITED (**Signed Print)

SANDRA BROWN - BREATH OF SCANDAL (Signed Print or Digital) 

PA DePAUL - EXCHANGE OF FIRE (***Digital)

HELENKAY DIMON - PLAYING DIRTY (Print or Digital)

KENDRA ELLIOT - VANISHED (Kindle)

MISTY EVANS - DEADLY PURSUIT (Digital)

CINDY GERARD - THE WAY HOME (Print or Digital) 

ADRIENNE GIORDANO - THE PROSECUTOR (*Print or Digital)

LAURA GRIFFIN - BEYOND LIMITS (**Print)

ELIZABETH HEITER - SWAT SECRET ADMIRER (Signed Print*)

CAIT JARROD - BREAKING ALL BARRIERS (Digital)

LARA LACOMBE - LETHAL LIES (*Print) 

MELINDA LEIGH - HOUR OF NEED (Kindle)

DIANNA LOVE  - DECEPTIVE TREASURES (*Signed Print)

DANA MARTON - DEATHWATCH (Print, Kindle or Nook)

SUSANNE MATTHEWS - ON HIS WATCH (Digital)

DALE MAYER - HAUNTED BY DEATH (Digital) 

CARLA NEGGERS - DECLAN'S CROSS (Print)

TERRY ODELL - WHAT'S IN A NAME (Print or Digital)

CHRISTY REECE - NOTHING TO LOSE (*Kindle or *Nook)

PATRICIA ROSEMOOR - SEE ME IN YOUR DREAM (Digital)

JENNIFER RYAN - AT WOLF RANCH (*Print or Digital) 

JENNIFER RYAN - LUCKY LIKE US (*Print)

TIFFANY SNOW - IN HIS SHADOW (*Kindle)

DEBRA WEBB and REGAN BLACK - AGAINST THE WALL (Print or Digital)

NANCY C. WEEKS - SHADOW OF PRIDE (Kindle or Nook)

NORAH WILSON - FATAL HEARTS (**Print)

  
On March 14th, one grand prize winner will be able to select 10 titles of their choice from the Pot Of Gold. 

Two lucky runner-ups will receive half each of what is left in the pot! (10 books each!)

GOOD LUCK, EVERYONE!! 

Happy St. Patrick's Day To All!

WELCOME IRENE PRESTON, AUTHOR OF A TASTE OF YOU

Happy Monday, Everyone!

GIVEAWAY ALERT

Today I would like to introduce you to a wonderful author, Irene Preston. Irene has stopped by to tell us about her new novel, A Taste of You which releases tomorrow!!! 

Irene, I'm so excited to have you here today. My blog is all yours. Tell us all about very handsome Carlo and Garrett.  

Nancy –

Thank you so much for spotlighting A Taste of You on release day. I had so much fun writing this fun, foodie romance. I hope your readers will love Carlo and Garrett as much as I do.

Blurb:

Hell’s Kitchen has nothing on the flames Giancarlo and Garrett ignite at Restaurant Ransom...

Garrett Ransom is America’s hot chef du jour. He has a Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City, a hit reality TV show, and a new man in his bed every week. Yes, he secretly thinks his business partner, Giancarlo “Carlo” Rotolo, is hotter than a ghost pepper, but he would never jeopardize their friendship with a fling. Then Garrett overhears some juicy gossip among the crew and realizes he’ll have to break Giancarlo’s cardinal rule, no banging the staff - for Carlo’s own good, of course. Just a taste of Carlo should be plenty. Long-term relationships aren’t on Garrett’s menu.

Giancarlo’s been in love with Garrett forever. He’s sure Garrett will eventually realize they are destined to be more than business partners. But when Garrett installs his latest boyfriend as their new chef d’cuisine and announces plans to leave Carlo in New York while he opens a second restaurant on the west coast, Carlo is forced to re-evaluate his life.

Can a high-strung British chef and a nice Italian boy from Brooklyn find the perfect fusion of fine-dining and family-style? 

EXCERPT 

Carlo stared down at his plate. “You made me a meatball sub?”

“Not exactly made.” Garrett sat across from him. “I got it from that little shit-hole window in Brooklyn.”

“Joe’s? In Brooklyn? You went to Brooklyn?” He glared across the table at Garrett, suddenly afraid of what the innocuous-looking sub might mean. “Am I dying?”

“Of course I didn’t go. Why would I do that? I got it delivered. Your nephew bilked me out of a fortune to bring it up here.”

“From Joe’s? In Brooklyn?”

“Why not? It’s your favorite, isn’t it?

Maybe, but it certainly wasn’t Garrett’s. Garrett was as likely to order a meatball sub from a hole-in-the wall place in Brooklyn as a hot dog from a street vendor. Carlo looked across the table at Garrett’s plate, which contained the same ingredients in a radically altered form. Thin slices of meatballs fanned across the plate framed by a smear of sauce. The bread had been sliced and toasted into thin crostini. Garrett had added his own tapenade. It looked delicious, but….

NANCY'S NEXT BOOK SIGNING

Happy Saturday, Everyone,

Spring is almost here and I couldn't be happier to see it make it's appearance. I wanted you to know about a couple local book signings I'm attending in April. 

Saturaday, April 4, 1:00-4:00

Spring Into Romance at Ukazoo Books

I will be joining authors Terri Brisbin, Robin Kaye, and Jean Murray for a book singing at Ukazoo Books in Towson MD. Ukazoo Books is a charming book store and I'm so honored to there with such amazing authors. 

Saturday, April 18th 9:00-2:00

Odenton Volunteer Fire Company  Spring Craft and Vendor Show 

I held my first ever book signing at the Odenton Volunteer Fire Company  Craft and Vendor Show last fall and had a blast. When I heard they were holding another show in the Spring, I had to sign up. This year, I will be signing my completed In the Shadow series. 

I know these are local events and many of you will not be able to attend. If you would like to have my books signed, I would be very honored. Just send me an note through my website email, CONTACT ME button above, and we'll work something out. 

That's all for now. Have a wonderful weekend and be nice to one another.

Hugs to all,

Nancy C. Weeks