Donovan- FINALLY
16 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in random thoughts Tags: Rock and Roll, The season of the Witch
One of my favorite singers of all time finally got inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Yep, Donovan Leitch, 60s and 70s folk/rock singer finally got his due this year. So glad.
Jillian has been inspired by this man on several fronts. She loves his music and the name of this song inspired her to write a witchy story. Jillian also used Donovan as the inspiration for Emma’s father in Solo Honeymoon, her debut novel.
In honor of this awesome man, enjoy this song!
And for reading: The Season of the Witch
Seeking Inspiration
08 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Plinky prompts Tags: Alan Rickman, cinema, film, Jeremy Northam, movies, plinky
When I need inspiration, I watch movies. I love all kinds including foreign films. I watch not only for the plot, but for the pacing, the dialogue and the scenery. Any one of those things can be the impetus for some new inspiration for me. Sometimes even a character in the film may trigger an idea. I love cinema- of any era.
And then, there is always these two guys: 
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Someone I Admire
07 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Plinky prompts Tags: admire, friend, plinky
MY DEAR FRIEND
Someone I admire is my friend, Margo. She has a lot on her plate but she seems to always pick herself up and keep moving past that stuff. She’s an inspiration because she never lets herself be held down too long. She’s an optimist and always believes things will get better- and they eventually do.
She’s a romantic and I love that about her. I tend to see the gritty reality too often and have a lot of cynicism and her belief in the absolute goodness of people is a trait I wish I had.
Things I Don’t Understand
02 May 2012 Leave a Comment
in Plinky prompts Tags: plinky
The Stuff I Don’t Get:
The following three things are things I’ll never understand:
1. How people can be cruel to children and animals. Both are so innocent and trusting, I just can’t fathom how someone could hurt either.
2. NASCAR- It’s grown people driving in circles for hours. What is the fascination? I don’t get it.
3. Mandarin Chinese- mainly because it’s got that whole other alphabet thing going on. It would be hard to learn a new language along with new characters, so I’m not even going to give it a whirl.
New Release
16 Apr 2012 Leave a Comment
in books Tags: Desert Breeze Publishing, The Gambler, the Gambler's inheritance
Jillian has a new book out today called The Gambler. It’s book one of a trilogy and has mystery, murder and romance. Adventure at sea and even a bit of the Duke of Windsor and Cary Grant (fictionalized of course!). http://stores.desertbreezepublishing.com/-strse-286/Gambler’s-Inheritance-Book-One-cln-/Detail.bok
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“Nothing to Lose” a Book Review
01 Apr 2012 Leave a Comment
in books Tags: abuse, lavada dee, romance, SirenBookstrand
Yesterday, I finished reading Nothing to Lose, by Lavada Dee. It’s book one in a series and I presume there will be three more (I hope so anyway) since there are three brothers of the hero who need their story to be told.
The heroine, Galynn is fleeing an abusive relationship. She collapsed in the cold, wet weather as she tried to make it to the next bus stop. The hero finds her and obtains medical care for her. He has always been a rescuer of wounded animals and decides she needs to be taken care of in the same manner (I’m not saying he thinks of her as an animal – he immediately feels empathy for her and knows she shouldn’t be alone).
The story moves along at a nice pace and it’s a great read. I like the way Ms. Dee has the heroine and hero interact with each other. The hero’s family members are super and very supportive. The writer does a fabulous job of showing the angst the hero goes through as the book progresses. I was brought to tears over his pain on several occasions. I like a hero who isn’t afraid to show his emotions and Ms. Dee delivers such a hero quite nicely in Cooper Blackhawk.
I highly recommend this one! http://www.bookstrand.com/nothing-to-lose
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Book Trailer for The Gambler
21 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
in books Tags: April 15, Book Trailer, Desert Breeze Publishing, Jillian Chantal, The Gambler
SpellBound Hearts! Available Now!
13 Mar 2012 2 Comments
in books, stories Tags: Boxers or Briefs, Clara Waibel, Jillian Chantal, Liv Rancourt, Olivia Devereaux, Still Moments Publishing
Spellbound Hearts just came out today- Jillian’s story is called Boxers or Briefs and takes place in Texas. The heroine owns a lingerie shop and acts as an amateur matchmaker for her customers. She can’t figure out this one guy, though and casts a spell that goes awry.
Available here: http://www.stillmomentspublishing.com/p/ebook-store.html
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I Win!
08 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
in Plinky prompts Tags: arcana, facts, games, jeopardy, plinky, trivial pursuit
I’m a superstar at any game requiring the knowledge of vast amounts of trivia. Trivial pursuit, Jeopardy, etc are my forte. I have so much junk in my head, it’s kind of a scary place to be.
I’ve passed this love of facts, figures, history, geography, pop culture, etc on to my second son as well. He’s captain of his school’s academic team and usually wins trivia night at Mellow Mushroom.
Arcana is our drug of choice.
OREO!! Happy Birthday to YOU!
06 Mar 2012 Leave a Comment
in random thoughts Tags: oreo, cookies, wafer, cream, 100 years.
Today is the 100th anniversary of Oreo cookies! What a wonderful invention. I’ve had a love/love relationship with the chocolate wafers for my whole lifetime. I can’t imagine a world without these little yummies, can you? I’m not a fan of frosting but the cream inside an oreo is heavenly.
If I could only have the wafer or the cream for the rest of my life, I’d pick the wafer for sure. YUM!
Gotta go. Time to get a refill and pass the milk while you’re at it.
