Friday Five- Appreciation

While delving through my brain to come up with something to write about, I looked out at the beaurtiful blue sky and watched calves cavorting around in the field, green with new spring grass, and realized there is nothing better than to appreciate where you are and be content.

If I never had another book published, I'd be content because I have published four which is more than a lot of writers can say. My kids love and respect me as well as my husband. And my husband has been wonderful in giving me free rein to pursue my writing. Life is good!

And the five things I appreciate are:

1) My husband

2) My kids

3) My friends

4) My extended family

5) That I can get up everyday and do what I love- write

What are the things you appreciate?

PS: Outlaw in Petticoats is available in ebook today!! http://www.thewildrosepress.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=807

NEWS FLASH

BOOK SIGNING IN PORTLAND

Anyone in the Portland, OR area, I will be at a Romance Author book signing this Friday (tomorrow) May 9th at Powell's Book Store, Cedar Hills Boulevard, Beaverton from 7-9pm. This was a last minute deal. Originally this event was planned for the 16th and I had already committed to something else, but i found out yesterday the date had been changed and called to see if I could still get in. And I'm in!

Karen Duvall and I will travel together to the event. I'm looking forward to checking out the new location for Powell's and seeing writers I haven't seen in a while. Like Samantha James.

4 Cup Review

Tuesday, I received an e-mail from Coffee Time Romance with my second review for Outlaw in Petticoats. I loved the characters in this book and it shows with the reviews I've been getting. The first five spur review from Love Western Romance also enjoyed my characters.

Here is part of the review from Coffee Time:

Outlaw in Petticoats is a splendid read. Zeke is kind-hearted and caring. I could tell how deep his love is for Maeve. Maeve does a good impression of hiding her feelings. Paty Jager creates a read with two gripping characters, and secondary players that spark drama into the storyline. She allows her audience to be carried into a journey of not only seeking a father but two people making a connection with the other. With intense character emotions, and a bit of mystery, she makes this an outstanding read.

Also for any of you who have been to my website- it is behind because my webmistress is on vacation. My April website winner was Ashley Applebee. And her gift bag is heading her way today. As soon as my webmistress gets my May contest up, I'll give a shout out.

Look for Outlaw in Petticoats this Friday in ebook at The Wild Rose Press.

Counting Down

This Friday my second Halsey brother book will be out in ebook. I'm excited for this book to finally be released and allow readers to continue the exploits of the Halsey brothers. It's been fun hearing others who read this book fall in love with Zeke. Even as a secondary character in the first book, he caught my attention and I knew he had to have the second book.

With this release I've scheduled several all day chats for this month to promote the book. Here is my schedule:

May 9th- Outlaw in Petticoats released in e-book http://www.thewildrosepress.com/

May 13th – all day chat on E-book Love http://eBookLove@yahoogroups.com

May 14th- all day chat on CataRomance http://CataNetwork-Readers@yahoogroups.com

June 6th – all day chat on Love Romances Café http://LoveRomancesCafe@yahoogroups.com

June 11th- featured guest on Romance Book Junction http://romancebookjunction.ning.com/chat

June 12th- all day chat on Brenda Williamson chat http://BrendaWillamsonRomanceParty@yahoogroups.com

June 16th – all day chat on Kwips and Krits http://CK2SKwipsandKritiquesBookClub@yahoogroups.com

June 21st – guest blogger on Petticoats and Pistols blog http://www.petticoatsandpistols.com/

June 22nd- on the air with Regan on the Air at 2PM PST

And in between all of this I plan to have another book in first draft by the end of July! Yep- I have a busy summer. But it is all going to be fun!