Can You Dream It?

With the Olympics going on, it makes one wonder what it takes to realize your dreams?

So what is it that you want?

Can you picture it?

Dream about what its like to have it?

I've wanted to be an author for a long time. As a kid, I made up stories and told them to my nephews. I read hundreds of romance novels. I didn't believe I could do it so I put the dream on a shelve and set it aside until years later.

Then I decide for what ever reason that I need to persue my dream. I took classes to learn what I needed to know. I joined groups with other writers to learn about the business. I sat at my computer and plugged away at the keyboard.

Finally, I sold my first book and was on my way.

Over the years, I've learned that I still have to feed that dream.

I'm constantly, redefining what I want from my career. Yes, I still enjoy writing, but I also want more. I want more people to read my books, love the story and enjoy the ride.

I draw pictures in my head of the success I want to achieve.

My dream is not a destination of one point in time but a story in my head that changes with my goals and successes.

I know it won't happen overnight, but if you believe in your heart that it will happen. Then it will.

Here's to dreaming and all that can be achieved.

Tina

MMI - What do you read?

“It is what you read when you don't have to that determines what you will be when you can't help it.”
― Oscar Wilde

    

My Review for Fallen Evermore

Set along the California coast, FALLEN EVERMORE pairs sensuous interracial romance with chilling paranormal suspense.   Author Kathleen Rowland has penned an engrossing thriller that will keep you guessing through the end. A string of homeless men are buried up to the neck in sand.  Residents pay close attention when the latest victim is a high school dropout. Like others trapped below the high tide mark, the teenager should have drowned, but he is alive when found weeks later.  A strange bacterial infection found in each of the victims baffles doctors and angers the group of immortals that live quietly among the small town’s citizens.  Secret immortal Mayor Cord Smith knows the reason for the victim’s survival is their immortality as they drown repeatedly without the release of death.

Filipina attorney Sophia Marie Mercola’s successful acquittal of a known thief has the town outraged.  Her client’s release coincides with the latest attack, and the good citizens are now convinced she knows the cruel brute leaving his dirty work along the beach.  The anger directed at Sophia brings her to the attention of Cord Smith, the handsome young mayor and father of Sophia’s student at a volunteer tutoring center.  Cord protects Sophia, but his desire is shadowed by his immortality. In a small town, everyone and everything seem intertwined.  When the ‘coincidences’ start adding up, Sophia digs further into her clients’ backgrounds, and finds a connection with Cord’s first wife, his daughter’s mother.  No one suspects the sadist who is a victim himself as he and his atrocious friend target Cord's daughter Kerrigan.  Will Sophia get there in time?

Available at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JREILS/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img

Or visit Kathleen's site at http://www.kathleenrowland.com/

A great read for the weekend,

Tina

Romance Tip on a Budget

Want to go out but don't want to pay full price?

Look for coupons on all the coupon sites and plan ahead.

Buy season tickets to the theatre, games, or other reaccuring events and save.

Check out the coupon books in the city where you live.

Remember we all need a night out schedule it ahead of time or a last minute outing. Either way spend quality time with the one you love.

Tina

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Just use the code and get 25% my book.

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Some things to think about when

you're writing that next best seller.

1. Feel it – if you can’t feel aroused or excited by your writing. How can your reader?
2. Rewrite – cut unneeded prepositional phrase. “He caressed her shoulder with his hands.” (Is this really needed?)
3. Senses – use taste and smell to add depth to your writing. “The smell of rose reminded him of ….”
4. Quirks – have at least one character with an interesting quirk. “He popped a life-saver into his mouth. The sweet taste of cherry filled her taste buds when their mouths met.” Sprinkle these throughout the book to define your character.
5. Setting – add it a little at a time like you would introduce a new character with faults and quirks.

Just a few things to remember,

Tina

Golf Course Waterfalls

One of the wonderful thing about playing golf is the views of flowers and plants.

The man made waterfalls are kind of nice too. I've post some pictures on my website of a few. Take a look. http://www.tinagayle.net/picture.html

Have a great day,

Tina