Life is short
Break the rules
Forgive Quickly
Kiss slowly
Love truly, laugh uncontrollably
And never regret anything that made you smile
This month is the anniversary of the death of a wonderful friend of mine, and it made me think about life and how quickly things can change. When I read this thought, it made me think that too often I try to go by all the rules that have been pushed at me throughout my life. Sometimes by doing so, I don't take the time to laugh and enjoy things that make me happy. I need to find time each day for little things that I enjoy and I urge each of you to do the same.
May each of you find something that makes you happy. Take a moment and enjoy it. Remember to tell those you love how much you care, and then kiss them often, kiss them slowly, and don't spend time regretting the things you enjoyed.
Be happy!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
I Love Books!
You know you have read a good book when you turn the last page and feel like you are saying good-bye to a friend.
Anonymous
I love reading. I love great books. I love writing books. When I read the quote that author RaeAnne Thayne put on one of her bookmarks, I knew exactly what she was saying. When an author develops a hero and heroine that I want to cheer for, then she has done her job.
When I finish a story, I've gotten so close to the thoughts and feelings of my characters that I hate to say goodbye to them. Each one has their story to be told, and by the time the story is complete, I almost feel sad to move on. But that is life. Each day is a new challenge with its own sets of problems and discoveries. Great books are the same, and every time I pick up a new book, I'm looking forward to meeting someone new, experiencing new places, feeling new problems, but always, I want to fall in love all over again. I guess that's why I love romance. Each book is unique. Each hero and heroine have their own issues to overcome, but always, there will be a happily ever after.
So, I guess bottom line of all my rambling today is I wish you the very best. May you find characters in your life that you just can't let go off. May you find ways to experience new, happy things every day. And most of all, I wish you a happily ever after.
Find a good book. Take time to experience the love, the laughter, the tension, and the happy ever after. It will definitely be worth your time.
Anonymous
I love reading. I love great books. I love writing books. When I read the quote that author RaeAnne Thayne put on one of her bookmarks, I knew exactly what she was saying. When an author develops a hero and heroine that I want to cheer for, then she has done her job.
When I finish a story, I've gotten so close to the thoughts and feelings of my characters that I hate to say goodbye to them. Each one has their story to be told, and by the time the story is complete, I almost feel sad to move on. But that is life. Each day is a new challenge with its own sets of problems and discoveries. Great books are the same, and every time I pick up a new book, I'm looking forward to meeting someone new, experiencing new places, feeling new problems, but always, I want to fall in love all over again. I guess that's why I love romance. Each book is unique. Each hero and heroine have their own issues to overcome, but always, there will be a happily ever after.
So, I guess bottom line of all my rambling today is I wish you the very best. May you find characters in your life that you just can't let go off. May you find ways to experience new, happy things every day. And most of all, I wish you a happily ever after.
Find a good book. Take time to experience the love, the laughter, the tension, and the happy ever after. It will definitely be worth your time.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
You Can Do Anything
Yes, you can do anything you set your mind to. I believe it, and you need to believe it also.
I read a small article in the March AARP bulletin and I'd like to quote it. Great story.
Author, Author
Jim Henry conquered illiteracy in his mid-90s. Now he's the author of a book at 98. "Never, never give up on anything even if what you're doing feels impossible," says Henry, a retired lobsterman in Mystic, Conn. His self-published In a Fisherman's Language recounts his life through 29 stories. The first two printings sold out, but his website, fishermanslanguage.com, is accepting orders for a third printing. (author unknown)
Isn't that just the best thing you've read lately? I know sometimes I get discouraged, thinking that I started too late in life to get published. Sometimes I spend my time envying other big name authors like James Patterson, Nora Roberts, Karen Robards, and RaeAnn Thayne. Sometimes I feel that I just don't have the time, the energy, etc, to succeed. But then I see something like the above article, and I kick myself back into my computer chair and start working again, because I can succeed. So can you.
Now, I didn't say it was easy. Hey, is anything ever easy? Not usually. Every dream takes some work to achieve. Every goal requires stamina, stick-to-it desire, and work to accomplish. Tell yourself you can do it -- and do it. Take baby steps and soon they'll turn into giant leaps.
One of my favorite says is:
If it is to be, it's up to me.
I love that saying because it is so true. Every time I think I can't, I read that and remember, I can if I want to and if I'm willing to do what it takes.
I retired after over 30 years. All those years I dreamed of writing and seeing one of my stories in print. I joined Romance Writers of America. I signed up for a few classes, and I started writing. I attended some writing conferences and listened to success stories. I fought envy and then remembered to tell my friends congratulatons. One day I decided to submit a story. A friend talked me into it late one night as we were working on a contest. I bit the bullet. Sent in the query letter. After some rewrites, edits, and lots of work, it got published. I jumped for joy, then sat back down and kept on writing. I feel I'm succeeding. So can you.
Remember:
If it is to be, it's up to me.
Repeat that over and over again. Post it next to your computer, your easy chair, wherever you spend time and need some encouragement. Then put a plan into action. Take the first step.
Good luck.
I read a small article in the March AARP bulletin and I'd like to quote it. Great story.
Author, Author
Jim Henry conquered illiteracy in his mid-90s. Now he's the author of a book at 98. "Never, never give up on anything even if what you're doing feels impossible," says Henry, a retired lobsterman in Mystic, Conn. His self-published In a Fisherman's Language recounts his life through 29 stories. The first two printings sold out, but his website, fishermanslanguage.com, is accepting orders for a third printing. (author unknown)
Isn't that just the best thing you've read lately? I know sometimes I get discouraged, thinking that I started too late in life to get published. Sometimes I spend my time envying other big name authors like James Patterson, Nora Roberts, Karen Robards, and RaeAnn Thayne. Sometimes I feel that I just don't have the time, the energy, etc, to succeed. But then I see something like the above article, and I kick myself back into my computer chair and start working again, because I can succeed. So can you.
Now, I didn't say it was easy. Hey, is anything ever easy? Not usually. Every dream takes some work to achieve. Every goal requires stamina, stick-to-it desire, and work to accomplish. Tell yourself you can do it -- and do it. Take baby steps and soon they'll turn into giant leaps.
One of my favorite says is:
If it is to be, it's up to me.
I love that saying because it is so true. Every time I think I can't, I read that and remember, I can if I want to and if I'm willing to do what it takes.
I retired after over 30 years. All those years I dreamed of writing and seeing one of my stories in print. I joined Romance Writers of America. I signed up for a few classes, and I started writing. I attended some writing conferences and listened to success stories. I fought envy and then remembered to tell my friends congratulatons. One day I decided to submit a story. A friend talked me into it late one night as we were working on a contest. I bit the bullet. Sent in the query letter. After some rewrites, edits, and lots of work, it got published. I jumped for joy, then sat back down and kept on writing. I feel I'm succeeding. So can you.
Remember:
If it is to be, it's up to me.
Repeat that over and over again. Post it next to your computer, your easy chair, wherever you spend time and need some encouragement. Then put a plan into action. Take the first step.
Good luck.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Today is Release Day
Secrets of Wolf Creek Pass is being released today through http://Bookstrand.com/Secrets-of-Wolf-Creek-Pass
You can obtain your copy of Secrets of Wolf Creek Pass for 10% off for a limited time. It's a great way to save some money and get your copy of my e-book today.
Here's a brief story blurb for Secrets of Wolf Creek Pass:
To survive the pain and loss of her own daughter’s kidnapping and murder, Layne Youngman has closed her heart to everything but helping others find their missing children. As she begins her search, it appears nearly everyone has a secret.
Rhys Burke is struggling to survive a bitter divorce. When Anna disappears while in his care, he is consumed with guilt and desperate to find his daughter. What he isn’t prepared for is the petite woman investigator who strikes a fire in his heart unlike anything he’s ever experienced.
Together they must find a way to unravel the clues, overcome the obstacles, and concentrate on finding Anna. What they don’t realize is the challenge may be more than they can handle.
Monday, February 20, 2012
The Log Line Blog
Do you love to hear about new books like I do?
Check out the Log Line Blog. I'll be spotlighting my book, Murder and Lies, on February 26. Stop by. You can also find out about alot of other interesting reads while you're there.
They have a monthly contest where they give a random commentor a $20 gift certificate to Amazon or ARe. Don't miss out on that!
The address is: http://theloglineblog.blogspot.com
Check out the Log Line Blog. I'll be spotlighting my book, Murder and Lies, on February 26. Stop by. You can also find out about alot of other interesting reads while you're there.
They have a monthly contest where they give a random commentor a $20 gift certificate to Amazon or ARe. Don't miss out on that!
The address is: http://theloglineblog.blogspot.com
Friday, February 10, 2012
Secrets of Wolf Creek Pass
I just got the new cover for my next story -- Secrets of Wolf Creek Pass. Had to let everyone know that Secrets of Wolf Creek Pass will be available at Bookstrand.com in all types of electronic formats the end of this month.
Here's my cover for Secrets of Wolf Creek Pass. What do you think?
Here's my cover for Secrets of Wolf Creek Pass. What do you think?
Friday, January 27, 2012
Great Review - Murder and Lies
Don't you love getting a message with a wonderful surprise? I got just that - a great review for my newest book, Murder and Lies. 4.5 stars from The Long and Short of It Reviews - woo hoo!
Here's a little bit of what they said:
"A matter of trust, a matter of the heart. Murder and Lies does deliver on the suspenseful mystery, but doubly so on the feelings of the heart. This is an absolutely gripping romance. A must read for sure."
Here's the link - check out the entire review.
http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2012/01/murder-and-lies-by-kr-bailey.html
I'm having a great day. Hope you are too.
Here's a little bit of what they said:
"A matter of trust, a matter of the heart. Murder and Lies does deliver on the suspenseful mystery, but doubly so on the feelings of the heart. This is an absolutely gripping romance. A must read for sure."
Here's the link - check out the entire review.
http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.com/2012/01/murder-and-lies-by-kr-bailey.html
I'm having a great day. Hope you are too.
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