Showing posts with label Blog Hop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blog Hop. Show all posts

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Resurrection Blogfest!

Mina Lobo from Some Dark Romantic is hosting the Resurrection Blogfest on November 7th.

In this blogfest you will re-post a piece from your first year of blogging (one which didn't get enough TLC or that you think deserves a second look).

There will be prizes for1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

Click here to learn more and sign up.

Congratulations to Mina in celebration of her first year of blogging!

Saturday, June 30, 2012

How We Met Bloghop


Melinda Dozier is hosting the How We Met Blog Hop today. Melinda would like us to share a story of how you met your significant other, be it your husband, boyfriend or partner, in 150 words or less and post a picture that was taken around the time you met (sorry I don't have any). Stop by her site to read the other entries, or to sign up and add your own. 

Happy Anniversary, Melinda!

    - How We Met -

It was a moonlit night and an intrepid group of adventurers were seeking a champion to help them assault the zealots of The Scarlet Monastery. A powerful warrior named Siegfried offered his aid. He was a broad-shouldered Tauren with hair that covered him like a lion’s mane. Keena, a Tauren druidess was curious why such a powerful warrior would offer his help when he would clearly gain no benefit, could such a chivalrous hero really exist? Siegfried was equally curious about her as she was of him. Something about her voice enchanted him. They began to talk to each as they slaughtered the enemies of the monastery. Corpses piled as they joked and got to know each other. After the zealots were vanquished, Siegfried asked her out on a quest, just the two of them, and she accepted.

That is how I met my wonderful husband on World of Warcraft. 

Thursday, June 14, 2012

The First Fight/First Kiss Blogfest Pt 2


The First Fight/First Kiss Blogfest Pt 2

The First Fight/First Kiss Blogfest is hosted by Jackie @ Bouquet of Books. Feel free to check out her website to join in and read the other entries!

Post 1 will be on Tuesday, June 12 - Share your 1st FIGHT scene on your blog... lovers spat, a banter back and forth, a battle scene, a classic fist fight, etc. It can be physical or verbal, fists or magic. Whatever you want.

Post 2 will be on Thursday, June 14 - Share your 1st KISS scene on your blog. It can be a peck on the cheek or a full fledge kissing session. Whatever you want to share.

From The Falcon Prince
This is one of my favorite scenes, explaining Arman and Kaitlyn's connection. Not the first kiss, but close to it. I hope you enjoy it!

He looked down at Kaitlyn who was now asleep in his arms. It had been nearly a decade since he last saw her. Memories of that night flooded into his mind.
He had fallen from the sky, snapping branches as he went. When he collided with the ground he felt his bones break with the impact. Blood spurted from of his wounds. Cyrus was out of his grasp now, and the pain of regret filled him. He would die before he could revenge his sister’s death.
Arman’s breath came in gasps; he tried to will himself up but couldn’t move. He only hoped he would die soon, before a wandering animal made him into their next meal. His eyes gazed up at the sky and he saw the moon, full and high above the trees. He had never thought much about the moon before, now it would be the last thing he saw before leaving this earth.
A moon-lit angel appeared above him, with long hair and sparkling eyes. She was his namisad, his soul-mate, he knew with every fiber of his being. There were stories told that if one did not meet their soul-mate in their life, they would wait for them on the other side and return to guide them to the celestial realm. His soul-mate bent down and gently touched his broken wings. She caressed his bloody chest. He no longer felt any pain, only incredible peace. Arman closed his eyes and let the feeling wash over him. He didn’t have to fight anymore; he was going with his soul-mate to the afterlife. A surge of lightning made his body quake, and he felt as light as air. It was the merge, when his soul-wind bound with hers. Soon they would be going together. Soon he would be free.
She screamed.
A tidal wave of pain rocked his body.  Instinctively he lashed out.  His body felt heavy again. In confusion he opened his eyes. She was standing away from him, holding her hand against her chest. Blood trickled down her arm.  She was no angel. She was a young woman, a human woman.
He knew that he was healed now. But everything was wrong. This wasn’t what was supposed to happen. He let out a piercing screech and flew away from her.
How did she? What had she done? A soul-joining could not do that.
He flew up high above her and she started to run, taking off past the trees. From a distance, he followed her back to a campsite. He had to know who she was and why she did this. He watched her from the upper branches of pine. She was just an ordinary teenage girl, probably eighteen or so, a little younger than he was. She sat at the campfire next to her father. Trembling, her frightened eyes would look up from the fire to scan the woods at every sound. She must have been as shaken as he was. The back of her hand had a long scratch that she mindlessly rubbed with her fingers. He regretted that he hurt her. For hours he tried to figure out how she was able to heal him, and how she was able to become his namisad. But no answers came.
Sky People were forbidden to soul-merge with humans. And while he never cared much for conventions, his life would be far too dangerous for her. For whatever reason he had been given a second chance, and he would use it to see the fall of Cyrus. He couldn’t bring a young human woman into this, even if she was his namisad. She would live a better life with her kind. It was best if he flew away and the farther from her the better. He left then, taking off into the moonlight to begin his new life. He vowed to never see her again, a vow that he has broken many times over the years. Whenever he flew near the city, he always checked on her from a distance.
Now he was carrying her to his home.
She was no longer a young woman with wide eyes and a thin body. She had the lush, full figured body of a woman. Thick, strong hips and delicious thighs. Her beauty ignited a desire in him that he hadn’t felt in years. Strands of light hair broke free from her ponytail and chaotically framed her face. He imagined kissing her lips, her throat, her collarbone. He wanted to untie her pony tail, running his fingers through her hair and watch it cascade over silken skin. He wanted to kiss her deeply, passionately. Desire burned within him. No, she definitely wasn’t a young woman anymore. 
Arman pushed back his longing with a stern grimace. He could not give into temptation. Not now.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

First Fight/First Kiss Blogfest Pt 1


The First Fight/First Kiss Blogfest

The First Fight/First Kiss Blogfest is hosted by Jackie @ Bouquet of Books. Feel free to check out her website to join in and read the other entries!

Post 1 will be on Tuesday, June 12 - Share your 1st FIGHT scene on your blog... lovers spat, a banter back and forth, a battle scene, a classic fist fight, etc. It can be physical or verbal, fists or magic. Whatever you want.

Post 2 will be on Thursday, June 14 - Share your 1st KISS scene on your blog. It can be a peck on the cheek or a full fledge kissing session. Whatever you want to share.

Arman and Kaitlyn's First Fight
From The Falcon Prince

She struggled to free herself from his arms but he held on. Kaitlyn grunted in frustration. “Let go of me!”

Arman’s face became cold ice.  He was angry at his own lack of self-control, at almost kissing her. Impervious to her thrashing and wriggling he pressed her closer to his chest.

“Not until I get you safe.” Arman commanded. He had a way of intimidating others with his presence. Most would not dare to argue with him.

 She started punching his shoulders with her fists. Her cheeks turned red.  “If you had just let me go earlier, I’d be safe at home right now.”

Arman raised a quizzical eyebrow. “You mean violated by those grackles and then taken to be a slave for Cyrus.”

            “Yes. I mean no. Let me down!”

 Kaitlyn was a fighter and this charmed and delighted him. Arman’s face relaxed from its stony expression. A slight smile pulled at the edges of his mouth. “When I know for certain that you are safe I’ll take you back home.”

She was gasping for breath from her struggle. “Promise me,” she said while her silver-blue eyes searched his. They reminded him of a deep river on a cloudy day, and glimmered with spirit and intelligence. No doubt she was trying to figure out a way to escape, but whatever she tried he would outwit and protect her.

“I guarantee it.”

Monday, June 4, 2012

Giving Voice Blogfest


The Giving Voice Blogfest is your chance to express what it means for those who cannot speak in the form of a poem, excerpt, flash fiction piece. Maximum 400 words in length.

   
Voice
By Andrea Teagan

I wake up in a hospital.
I can’t remember what happened to me. A tube pushes my tongue against the bottom of my mouth and leads down my throat. A blast of air enters my lungs, it feels cold, unnatural. The tube hangs from my lips like a cigarette.
            A nurse comes in and changes my bandages. She does not look at me, even when she adjusts the tape over the tube. I want to ask her what has happened to me but I can’t. I move my head around but she doesn't seem to notice.
The white light sears my eyes. I close them and eventually fall asleep.

            “Ms. Powell, my name is Dr. Ruskin.” My eyes flutter open. His black hair is peppered with grey and neatly trimmed. "You were lucky to survive the accident.”
What accident? I shake my head no.
He checks the equipment and looks over some papers. I don’t remember the accident. I don’t remember.
 “You are in good hands, just get some rest.”
Like I have a choice?

Monday, May 21, 2012

The 2nd Annual Flash Fiction Blogfest


Today starts the  2nd Annual Flash Fiction Blogfest hosted by Cherie Reich. It was a blast writing flash fiction, and with a limit of only 300 words it was also a big challenge.

The flash fiction I wrote was inspired by the song, Old Ways by Loreena McKennitt. Feel Free to watch it here. It is one of my all-time favorite songs. 

Also just a note: the story does have a love scene (written in figurative language).

Friday, May 18, 2012

Upcoming Blog Hops and Writing Events

Thanks to Gossip Girl and L.G for nominating me for the Kreativ Blogger award. They are great people, check em out :)

Why Blog Hops Rock
#1 you write about things you may not have thought of writing about before
#2 you meet wonderful people
#3 you get more traffic and followers

I am going to keep a link up top to all upcoming blog and writing events that I know of. But, I am so excited about the ones that are coming up that I wanted to share.

How do I enter a Blog Hop?
Basically if you are interested in joining a hop, go to the host's website, read the rules, and click on the link to enter your blog on their list (it will ask for the name of your blog, website address, and possibly email). Then on the day of the hop put the post on your blog and go back to the main host’s site and click on the links to other blogs and see what they have posted. It is a lot of fun!

Flash Fiction Blogfest
When: May 21-23
Here are the rules:
Write a flash fiction of 300 words or less. It must begin with the two words: Lightning flashed. Entries must be posted on your blog between May 21 - 23. Sign up in the linky on the host's site to have your entry counted.
http://cheriereich.blogspot.com/2012/05/announcing-2nd-annual-flash-fiction.html

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Random Acts of Kindness - A Big Shout Out



There has been a lot of buzz lately for The Random Acts of Kindness Blitz. (#RAOKBlitz on Twitter)  Two very generous authors, Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi, of The Bookshelf Muse blog wanted to kick off the release of their book, The Emotion Thesaurus, in a unique way. Check their site to get more information, enter giveaways and a get a free RAOK gift.

Is there someone special you would like to acknowledge this week? A friend, a fellow writer, blogger, or critique partner that has helped you along the way? Now is a great time send them an email, or a shout out to show your appreciation.  You can use any platform--blog, Facebook, Twitter or email--and offer a kind word or gesture. The very best part of kindness is that it is contagious. Click here to see how others are celebrating, and if you like, join us!  

I would like to thank all of my friends who have joined me on this writing  journey, and all of the wonderful people I've met through blogging community. Thanks guys!

Sunday, May 13, 2012

First Loves Blogfest

In this blogfest you post your first loves – first movie, first song/band, first book, and first person.

My Four First Loves in High School

First Movie: Batman Returns
Meow. She’s sexy, strong, lives by her own rules, and loves sparkly things. No wonder I had a girl-crush on Catwoman. I had already been a fan for  years when Batman Returns came out. Michelle Pfeiffer did a great job, and I was a total fan-girl. I had a giant poster of Catwoman on my wall and wrote an embarrassing school essay about how she was my hero. Although I’m not as active in seeking out Catwoman stuff today, she still continues to be my favorite comic book character.
 
First Book: Dragons of Autumn Twilight (The Dragon Lance Chronicles)
I always spent my $10 weekly allowance on books. I used to hunt through Barnes and Noble looking for the one, because that's all I could afford. One fateful day I stumbled upon The Dragons of Autumn Twilight, which is the first in the The Dragon Lance Chronicles by Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis. This was the first book that brought me deeply into a fantasy world like never before. I loved the heroes, I loved their adventures, I loved this book! And I still have a crush on Raistlin, the beautifully tormented mage.

Monday, May 7, 2012

What My Manuscript Taught Me

It's the last day of Dust it Off Blog Hop.
This awesome hop is hosted by Cortney Pearson and Theresa Paolo. Today I am supposed to post what I've learned from The Falcon Prince.

It taught me to stick with it. To put butt to seat and finish it already!

Don't get me wrong. I love writing rough drafts. I love creating characters, and I especially love making a plot. It is so much fun to immerse myself in a world that I have created and write the journey as I experience it through the eyes of my characters. Ooooh, is it so much fun, its like eating a dark chocolate mousse cake enrobed in decadent ganache coupled with velvety mounds of vanilla bean ice cream. In other words, its writing heaven.

Editing is hell.

The Falcon Prince is the first manuscript that I actually buckled down and said, "I'm gonna edit this thing from start to finish, and dang it, I'm going to finish it!"

It was absolute torture in the beginning. But it's getting better. I am learning the sweet satisfaction of turning a bare bones scene into an enriched, sensory experience. The thrill of finding just the right words. The back-breaking work of sprinkling description in with action, and action in with the dialogue. This is definitely not easy. But my writing is getting a whole lot better.

Thanks to everyone who has joined me on this writing journey, it was so much fun to read about your manuscripts. Best wishes to all of you out there.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Excerpt from The Falcon Prince

The second day, May 5th:  Post your favorite excerpt (300-350 words)
This awesome blog hop is hosted by Cortney Pearson and Theresa Paolo.
 

The Falcon Prince:

Kaitlyn turned around and gasped in shock. She realized she hadn’t backed into a tree after all but a man. A gorgeous man.
“However, she won’t be going anywhere with you.” The man stepped in front of Kaitlyn to shield her from the attackers. His stance was aristocratic and radiated power. He was tall, with a svelte body. Skin the color of rich latte. The wind shirred dark chocolate hair over his broad shoulders and black leather duster. He was a fascinating mix of rugged and refined. The man flashed her a mischievous grin.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

The Two Sentance Pitch

The 3 day Dust It Off Blog Hop starts today, hosted by Cortney Pearson and Theresa Paulo. Check out their web sites for more information, the rules and to find the other participants.

The first part of Dust it off is to give a 1-2 sentence pitch. After hours of struggling here is what I've come up with. I still think it needs work but I'm not sure what to do. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

The Falcon Prince
Paranormal Romance
25,000 words

Revised 5/8/12
Arman, the falcon prince, didn’t want to bring Kaitlyn into his world of war and magic, but there was no choice when he had to save her from a group of shape-changing black birds. Having Kaitlyn so close has only increased his attraction for the woman who unknowingly bonded them as soul-mates so many years ago. Now he needs to protect her from his enemy, the Sky Lord Cyrus who is using women to gain power. But will keeping her safe mean sacrificing his only chance at love?

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