Love...The Second Time Around - Win An Amazon Gift Card!

The Love…The Second Time Around Celebration dovetails with the theme of my latest novel,  Retribution. Help me celebrate by submitting your most interesting stories of people taking another shot at a relationship.

·         There is no restriction as it pertains to form or genre. Stories can be fact or fiction. Use your imagination, make them attention-grabbing.

·         Somewhere in there, you must tell the reader why the couple broke up and why they feel compelled to get back together. This can be done from any of your characters’ point-of-view.  

·         The word cap is 500.

·         Indicate on your blog post, by the relevant badge, whether you’re in the fact or fiction category.  

·         There will be voting and prizes, so it’ll be a reader’s choice situation, where you get to choose your favourite anecdote/poem/refection/story. The best piece of fact and fiction—as determined by your vote—will receive a $10.00 Amazon Gift Card, so that’s two prizes.

I will be reaching out to a few trusty bloggers so that in the event of ties, we can have a tie break decision. If we cannot decide on a winner in either category, prizes will be divvied up between the best two entries and the loot (meagre as it is) shared.

I hope you’ll join the fun and sign up below to participate. Entries open now, so get cracking on those stories.
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·         Last day to submit your piece of fact or fiction is on February 14. Post your link here. (Book blast off on Friday, February 1, 2013.) The polls will open on February 15 and we’ll have a few days to read and vote. 

·         Winners will be announced on Friday, February 22, 2013.  
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I’d appreciate your help with spreading the word, so do hit one of the share buttons before you go and don't forget to sign up!The Linky list is below.

                  Thanks much!

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Last Day to Download Distraction Free!

Of late, I’ve been neglecting this blog ‘cause I’ve been on tour with Distraction. Last week, I made a spur-of-the-moment decision to make Distraction a free download on Amazon. If you haven’t gotten your copy, you can click the link here. This is the last day the book will be free, so grab your copy.

The prequel to Distraction is A Baker’s Dozen: Thirteen Steps to Distraction. In that book, you’ll meet Dionne, Kyra and Justine a year before Distraction takes place. I hope you’ll like this taste of friendship and things Jamaican. Download your complimentary copy from Smashwords.

Back to my tour—today’s tour activity involves a stop in Britain, with Kiru Taye, writer of sensual romance novels. I’m over there talking a little bit about story crafting. Join us, if you have a minute.

Have a great week and holiday—for those of you who live in America! 

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Amazon and Distraction - A Winning Combination

To each of us, friendship involves different things…sacrifice, keeping of secrets, support and a wonderful sense of belonging. Of course, there are highs and lows, but for many of us, friendships span long periods of time. 

Welcome to the Friendship-is-Forever tour for my latest release, Distraction. There will be sixteen stops in thirty days in a variety of locations. From Australia to Mexico and South Africa to the USA. We'll even do a stint in Austria.

Join me as I share my belief that Friendship-is-Forever through posts that focus on special people and how they impact our lives. 

There's a very special gift for all participants. At the end of my blog hopping, one person will receive a personalized note pad and pen and an Amazon gift card, with a second winner of a paperback copy of Distraction. Do do stick around and drop in for updates. Before you go, remember to fill in the Rafflecopter below.

The following bloggers have generously agreed to host Dionne, Justine and Kyra on their world tour to share friendship as they see it. Many thanks, guys. Can't wait to visit! 

So remember how I asked what comes before Distraction? Hop on over to Peaches' blog, Conceive Writing to find out and get this party started! 

August 15 – Peaches Ledwidge (USA)

August 17 – HartJohnson (USA)

August 20 – ArleeBird (USA)

August 22 – Clarissa Draper (Mexico)

August 24 – BevDiehl (USA)

August 27 – DelaneyDiamond (USA)

August 28 - Susan Oloier (USA)

August 29 – Misha Gericke (South Africa)
August 30 - Mina Burrows (USA)

August 31 - Micheal Offutt (USA)

September 3 – Kiru Taye (England)

September 5 – Nick Wilford (Scotland)

September 7 – Myne Whitman (USA)

September 10 – A-Z Challenge Blog (USA)

September 12 – Denise Covey (Australia)
September 13 - Liz Grace Davis (Austria)

September 14 – Wendy Ewurum (South Africa)

September 17 – Return to home base (Jamaica) 

Three Jamaican women walk a tightrope of decisions when their lives are derailed by blackmail, deceit and infidelity.  

JUSTINE CHARLES, sensible and self-contained, battles an addiction which could destroy her marriage, reputation, and relationship with her daughter.

DIONNE JONES, an aggressive go-getter, takes risks that cut a trail of devastation through her family and business.

KYRA MILLS, struggling single mother, is crippled by debt, bad judgment and destructive choices.

Can two of the long-time friends survive startling relationships involving their partners? And will the other push her obsession to the point of danger? 

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Authors Around the World K!ndle F!re H0P

I’m thrilled to be hosting this Authors Around the World Kindle Fire Blog Hop along with Courtney Vail. This author exchange is a way to showcase writers and their books, not to mention the places in which they live and find inspiration.

We have lots of prizes so do, go, see. For 25 points and a chance at the Kindle Fire, list all the countries in which the authors are located. 'Course that means a little hopping, which is manageable based on the number of writers on the hop. 

My giveaway will be a $10.00 Amazon gift card, so feel free to fill in the Rafflecopter down below for that. 

I’m featuring Jordyn Meryl, who writes Romance and Women’s Fiction. Jordyn’s featuring three novellas.

Author: Jordyn Meryl

What title are you highlighting in this blog hop? Three stand alone novellas. When Dreams Change, The Trouble With Angels, Home Before Dark.

Synopsis:

Dreams-Jessica’s husband walks out on her and the café they were to build together. Bucking it up she is determined to save her dream. In walks Alejandra, her new bartender, someone that believes in and is not afraid of her strong will.

Angels-Paige is not, I repeated not, going to fall in love with the boss’ son, Mark. But the angels assigned to her know her heart. The trouble with angels is they never give up.

Home- Kyle is a rock star trying to get past the suicide death of his wife. Taylor works on his lighting crew and falls in love with Kyle the man. She takes on the broken lives of him and his children.

What gave you the idea for the book?

Dreams-An ad that said bring home the bartender.

Angels-Just came to me.

Home-At a concert

Who are your main characters?

Dream-Jessica and Alejandra

Angels-Pagie and Mark, Sid and Carmy

Home-Kyle and Taylor

Who is your favorite character and why?

Dreams-Uncle Sal. He was a good man

Angels-Constance Payne. Love the name

Home-Shade. A loyal person

Share one quirky trait in one of your characters.

They all jog and I don’t.

What was your biggest challenge writing this book?

Dreams-Remembering what it felt to ride a motorcycle.  It’s been a while.

Angels-Never been to Mexico

Home-What a lighting tech does.

Spill a secret, mystery or hidden thing in your book:

All the women wear killer shoes.

Where do you live?

Midwest-Des Moines, Iowa

What's a cool, unknown spot?

The Riverwalk down by Mullet’s one of my favorite restaurants.

Tell us a little about an interesting landmark in your country.

Grand Canyon.  

What’s the most well known city in your country and why?

New York. Don’t know never been there.

What's a little known fact about where you live?

Not all of us live on farms. I’m a city girl.

Name two famous people who’ve been sighted in your corner of the world.

The Pope and The President.

What is the one thing tourists must do?

Go to the State Fair

What's your favorite thing to do? 

Cook, write and travel

What's your favorite restaurant and what type of food do they serve?

Baratta’s Italian

What are you giving away on your blog?

A signed book and a stiletto key chain.

Who is the author you are highlighting on your blog?

Rebecka Vigus

Where can readers connect with you?

 Website: www.jordynmeryl.com

Blog-http://jordynmeryl.wordpress.com

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Don't forget to check out the other authors on the tour. Happy Hopping!

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Splash into Summer - Hardware & Distraction

Welcome! This giveaway hop is organized by Kathy at I Am A Reader Not A Writer and Page Turners Blog and runs from May 25 – 31. My giveaway will be an e-copy of Hardware and an e-copy of Distraction, which will be released in June. 

Fill in the Rafflecopter to enter and do visit the other bloggers in this hop. 

Camille Moyston has managed to put the nightmare of a violent attack behind her. Having forged a safe, predictable life, the last thing she needs is a cliché, oversexed Jamaican male expressing interest.

For Quinn Mayhew, life is too good to waste time chasing a haughty, irritable woman who is too cautious to accept him for the man he is, but somehow she symbolizes everything he desires in his future.

When Camille's inner fortress finally starts to crumble, Quinn is arrested for murder and everything changes... 

Genre: Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense/Mystery
Book Length: Plus Novel
Word Count: 93,188
Pages: 340
Formats: PDF, HTML, ePub, Mobi, Lit, PRC

Three Jamaican women walk a tightrope of decisions when their lives are derailed by blackmail, deceit and infidelity.  

JUSTINE CHARLES, sensible and self-contained, battles an addiction which could destroy her marriage, reputation, and relationship with her daughter.

DIONNE JONES, an aggressive go-getter, takes risks that cut a trail of devastation through her family and business.

KYRA MILLS, struggling single mother, is crippled by debt, bad judgment and destructive choices.

Can two of the long-time friends survive startling revelations involving their partners?  And will the other push her obsession to the point of danger? 

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Authors in Bloom...Up for a Kindle or Nook?

I’m pleased to be part of the Authors in Bloom Blog Hop. The hop is hosted by Dianne Venetta and Tiffany at A Cozy Reader’s Corner.  Seventy-five authors will be giving away a range of gifts on the hop.  Full contest details are here. The hop ends on April 18th at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be announced on April 20th.  

My giveaway is a copy of Contraband, which will be shipped internationally.

The second prize will be an e-copy of Hardware. 

If you wish to be entered for the grand prize—which is a Kindle Fire or Nook (winner’s choice) along with a $25 gift card—you will need to collect all the short phrases posted on each author’s blog and assimilate them into the complete passage:  “Authors in Bloom,” a vignette about a women’s personal growth and empowerment. Each author will post their phrase, giving the line number, so that it will be easy for you to post the phrases in the vignette in the proper order.When you have all the phrases for the story, enter for the grand prize at the landing page here.

My phrase is - Line 48: But time passes so quickly,

To enter this leg of the hop, you only need to be a follower and fill in the entry form below. For extra entries you can tweet this contest or like my Facebook page. 

I’m supposed to share a gardening tip, a recipe or both. I’m going for a Jamaican recipe. Enjoy! 

Nutty Banana Bread (Recipe Source here)

• 0.75 cup Grace Hello Margarine
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 2 medium eggs
• 2 cups cake and pastry flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.13 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 0.5 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup mixed nuts, chopped

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C/350°F. Grease and flour loaf pan.
2. Cream Grace Hello Margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between each egg.
3. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together and add to the creamed mixture.
4. Fold in mashed bananas, lime juice, vanilla, whole milk and mixed nuts.
5. Mixture should drop easily from a spoon.  If not, add a little water or milk until consistency is reached.
6. Scrape mixture into the prepared loaf pan and bake for one hour.
7. Cool in loaf pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
   
   Recipe Note:
   1/8 - 1/4 tsp. baking soda may be used.

Don’t forget to visit the other authors on this blog hop.

 

Grab a FREE read...Don't Get Mad...Get Even, my award-winning collection of Jamaican stories at Amazon. 

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