Blue Moon Special

Blue moons are rare, magical, and very special. So anyone who thinks to launch a venture on the night of the blue moon must be visionary. To do it as the year turns from old to new makes it even more of a good omen.

With all that going for them, Leap Books has definitely had an auspicious start to their new venture. Their authors are LUCKY. That's for sure.

But they have other formulas for success:


1) terrific goals: They hope to get teens excited and eager to read more, to encourage reluctant readers to pick up books, and to put out books with artistic appeal.

2) fabulous authors: Check out Bonnie J. Doerr, Kitty Keswick, Judith Graves, Jacqueline Horsfall... and that's just the start.

3) super cool artists: Wait until you see the gothic art of Val Cox.

4) talented editors: I should know. My editor Kat O'Shea is one of them.

5) exciting badges: Collect them all, but I have to admit I'm partial to this one--

I could wax eloquent over all the other things they're doing right, but those words to the left reveal their secrets.

Leap Books intends to do all this and more. Watch for this exciting new publisher. Better yet, support their efforts and encourage literacy by picking up one of their titles and giving it to your favorite teen.

Now through January 31, 2010, they're offering a BLUE MOON special. They have an awesome video with details.

Happy New Year!!

May all your dreams come true in 2009. I'm grateful for all the wonderful opportunities that have come my way this year. I've learned how much the power of positive thinking can affect the outcome of situations. I imagined a great deal of magic into my life this year--love, money, health, book contracts, and wonderful people who bring me joy. Spark of Magic was only the first of many exciting triumphs. If you believe in yourself and your dreams, the universe will support your steps in that direction by bringing you all need--contacts, mentors, opportunities. All you must do is believe and take those first, tiny steps toward your heart's desire.

Coming Soon!! Spark of Magic

Only a few more days and my first romance SPARK OF MAGIC will be released by The Wild Rose Press. Pre-pub reviews are coming in:

"This is a really cute and funny, short but sweet story!" ~Manic Readers 4.5 Stars


"...a fun read. With a hottie like Marc you don't have to be a cat for a man like that to make you purr." ~Simply Romance Reviews


And here are a few comments from authors who have read it:


"I love this story!" ~Mallary Mitchell, author of The Widow’s Ransom and Cissy, Cain and Abel

"Wow, you’ve done it again. Your creativity and imagination are something to behold." ~Don Helin, author of Thy Kingdom Come


"Around 5 am this morning I realized I was in the twilight zone of your story. It really stayed with me. That’s the sign of a great tale!" ~Bonnie Doerr, author of Kenzie’s Key


If you like cats, hot heroes, and magic, look for it on 5/7/2008 at http://www.thewildrosepress.com/


While you're waiting, you may want to check out this read if you like humor: The Subject of Polka Dots by Giulietta Jones. Also from The Wild Rose Press. Guaranteed fun!!