Highland Sorcerer


Highland Sorcerer is out today at Amazon. Hopefully it will be up soon at Barnes&Noble by tomorrow~


Charity Greves has the gift of healing. So when a naked bleeding Highlander materializes out of the air into her kitchen, she does what any rational free-thinking herbalist under the same circumstances would do--she heals him. She didn’t expect to be drawn back to the 13th Century where a dangerous whacked-out witch holds the handsome Highlander captive.

Nor is she prepared to be drawn so strongly to him that she’ll do whatever it takes to save him. 

Imprisoned by the witch, Toren Limont the High Sorcerer and Protector of the fae’s magic, uses the last of his magical reserves to go forward in time and find a healer the witch doesn’t have any influence over. He merely seeks the small respite a healing can give him in order to continue to withstand the witch’s tortures long enough for his clan and siblings to flee.

Until Charity falls with him through time as either his salvation or his entire clan’s downfall.

Sagelight

So my husband who is an amazing photographer had a few of his photos of Styx showcased on the Sagelight Editor blog.

See the rest at Sagelight.

Great Expectations Finalist

I am a Great Expectations Finalist in the Young Adult Category. Go me! I entered for the judge's feedback and to see if my manuscript really doesn't sux rocks like I was beginning to believe.

Which just goes to show you that a lot of rejections can drag down anyone's confidence. This brought it back up a notch or two. Now for the next round of judging. The YA entries go to editor Elizabeth Bistrow of NAL (a penguin imprint) for final judging so I already feel like I've won since that's the best prize anyway.

Great Expectations is the yearly writing contest for The North Texas chapter of Romance Writers of America.
See the entire list of finalists here. Congrats everyone.


Pinewood Derby time

 It only took us a decade and 4 cub scouts, but we finally managed to build a car that didn't come in dead last. Last year, our banana car actually popped its wheels mid-race. I swear we are the most pathetic racing family effeh...
 But this year, our final year I might add, since our youngest has reached the age to move into Boy Scouts from Cub Scouts, we got it right. I believe the secret formula was this: Mom doesn't get to touch it. Yeah, 'nough said. T's car actually won most of its heats and just barely was scraped out of the winner's circle.
We are all so proud!

More than Just Pizza

A Wish with Wings granted my Chase's wish about 6 months prior to his death. Here's another wish granted. They are a fantastic organization.
 
More than Just Pizza

In this case Domino's delivered More than Just Pizza ... thanks to  kind-hearted Pete Ybarra, a Dallas-area Domino's franchisee who heard 18-year-old Byron's story and wanted to help grant his Magical Wish! 

The initial call came from Children's Medical Center of Dallas, requesting that we consider granting an "emergency wish" for 18-year-old Byron, whose Osteosarcoma had spread to seven tumors in his brain. Sadly, Byron hadn't long to live. Byron's Wish was simple: an Xbox 360 to play games with his friends while on home hospice.

When we met with Byron at his East Dallas home, we realized that for the Xbox to work properly, he would also need a more current TV. Byron also hinted that he might enjoy a mini-fridge for his bedroom, so that he could keep his snacks and drinks close by. That's when Byron also mentioned that he loved Domino's Pineapple Pizza! 

So, doing what we do best, we quickly set to work to grant Byron's Wish. A call to Ed Kellum & Son  in Dallas resulted in a 51" flat screen TV, with stand and blue-ray DVD player. Our call to the closest Domino's Pizza put us in touch with Pete, who, sensing our urgency, readily agreed to provide pizza for Byron his friends and family. Not just for delivery day ... but whenever Byron, his friends and family wanted ... all they had to do was call and the pizza would be on its way. Free of charge!

Pete didn't stop there. He met us at Byron's home on delivery day and stayed for the entire afternoon. He also brought along an upgrade for the Xbox, as well as a few more games, and pizza for everyone to enjoy!

The mini-fridge we purchased for Byron's room was quickly installed and stocked with all his favorite snacks and drinks. What didn't fit in his fridge was loaded into the family refrigerator!

Soon after, Ed Kellum & Son's delivery truck arrived and began to unload the TV, stand and DVD player. Everyone pitched in assembling, installing and making sure that everything was hooked up and functioning so that Byron did not have to waste a minute before joining his friends for some Xbox fun!

Byron made several new friends that day. And each of us feels blessed to have been part of making his Wish come true! Byron was all smiles that day and the following days, his family reported.

However, as too frequently happens, Byron's courageous battle with the unforgiving cancer ended peacefully a mere five days after his Wish was granted.  We will cherish the memories of his sweet smile, his gentle spirt, and his loving hugs.
 
Rest in peace, Byron.
May the wings of the butterflies
 carry you swiftly to Heaven. 


If you would like to help grant a Magical Wish for a special child facing an uncertain future, please visit our website at www.awishwithwings.org. 

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