Today is my hubby’s birthday. Wish him a happy birthday in the comments!
I love you, honey. I hope you have a super day. 
Recipe Time: Red Velvet Brownies
March 22, 2013 by
I’m brain dead so here is one of my favorite recipes to make. And yes, that’s my creation in the photo. Enjoy
Red Velvet Brownies
Recipe courtesy of Food Network Magazine
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9×13 pan with cooking spray.
Whisk 1 cup of flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and baking powder in a bowl. Bring 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, 1 stick of butter and 2/3 cup water to a simmer in a saucepan. Off the heat, whisk in 2 ounces chopped unsweetened chocolate; cool slightly. Whisk in 3 eggs, one at a time (make sure your chocolate mixture is cool enough that it doesn’t scramble your eggs), 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and 2 teaspoons of red food coloring. Stir in the flour mixture. Spread in pan; bake for 20-25 minutes, then cool. Top with cream cheese frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
Beat 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened, 1/2 stick of butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth.
Fantastic Friday For The Win
February 15, 2013 by
I’ve been feeling under the weather for the past few days. My husband gave me a lovely Valentine’s Day, however everything else about the day was awful. So I want something FANTASTIC today.
Tell me your Fantastic Friday news. It can be ANYTHING you want. One commenter will receive choice of my backlist in ebook. How fun is that?
Six Sentence Sunday for Jan 6, 2013
January 6, 2013 by
From a little something new I’m working on:
But I still have the daggers in my hands, gripping the hilts so tight my fingers cramp. What the hell do I think I’m doing? I haven’t a clue how to fight. At some point, though, instinct kicks in. Fight or die. And I’m not in the mood to die today.
Back to Normal for the New Year
January 2, 2013 by
The holiday zoomed by in the blink of an eye. At least that’s the way it felt.
We had all the decorations put away by New Year’s Eve. I’ve always heard it’s bad luck to keep them up past the first. I was glad to get the house back in order, though, after the Christmas mess. It just seems to take over the entire house. And once all the packages are opened, there is still mess to contend with. I still have tissue paper and gift boxes and wrapping paper to put away. In fact, the entire office looks like a tornado hit it. That’s my weekend project, though, among other things. Hopefully I can get some semblance of order in there because, woof, it’s bad.
I was pretty tired all day yesterday. Staying up past midnight at my age will do that. 
Makes me feel super old. I’ve had some neck and back pain lately. I’ve decided that it’s the bed causing it. I’ve switched out the pillow and still have the problems. And they’re getting worse. Either that or I’m really a lot older than I feel. It’s hell aging.
One of my “goals” for this year was to do a better job of blogging every day. I know, you are ecstatic about that. But I’m trying to do better. This week it’s blog hop week with the Plotting Princesses. We’re giving away lots of books to readers. My day is tomorrow, right here. Be sure to stop by and get a recipe. Here’s the scoop:
At each stop along the way we’ll give away copies of our books along with other goodies. We’ll share recipes, too, at a different blog every day. To be eligible, leave a comment at each blog you visit. A new winner will be chosen daily at each author’s site. At the end of the hop, one extra-lucky person will receive the Grand Prize.
Grand Prize: One lucky person will receive an ebook/print book from all 10 authors. Grand Prize to be announced on Jan. 12th.
BLOG STOPS EACH DAY ARE LISTED BELOW. (Click on the author’s name to take you directly to their blog.
Monday – Dec. 31st ~ Alisha Paige
Tuesday – Jan. 1st ~ Vicki Batman
Wednesday – Jan. 2nd ~ Kathy Ivan
Thursday – Jan. 3rd ~ Michelle Miles
Friday – Jan. 4th ~ Karilyn Bentley
Monday – Jan. 7th ~ Liz Lipperman
Tuesday – Jan. 8th ~ Sasha Summers
Wednesday ~ Jan. 9th ~ Sylvia McDaniel
Thursday ~ Jan. 10th ~ Willa Blair (Guest Princess for a Day)
Friday ~ Jan. 11th ~ Lynn Rush (Guest Princess for a Day)
The more blogs you visit and comment, the more chances to win! So visit with a Princess every day and see all the wonderful books you might win.
Be sure to stop by every day to post a comment for the Grand Prize! See you here tomorrow
Guest Posting at A Writer’s Mind Today
December 3, 2012 by
Today! I’m at Sky Purington’s blog talking about Christmas. There are giveaways. Lots and lots of giveaways! Hope you can stop by. Click the graphic above!
Seven Totally Random Things That Are Awesome
September 4, 2012 by
I’ve been nominated for a minor award! The very awesome Jami Gray bestowed the One Lovely Blog Award to me and I’m ever so grateful. So grateful in fact, I had to accept her tagging challenge and continue the long-standing tradition. The object of the game is to list seven things about yourself then nominate other bloggers for the award.
At first I thought I would list my seven favorite movies but then everyone knows what a movie freak I am so that’s really not interesting. Then I thought about listing my favorite accessories but that’s a pretty short list and everyone knows I’m a shoes and handbags addict. And then I thought what if I talked about something writing related? And immediately decided nah. That’s boring
Okay, so what’s left? I pondered this for a bit and finally came up with something. I decided to do Seven Totally Random Things I Love That Are Awesome.
And they are. Awesome that is. So here we go.
1. Popup Books. I was lying in bed the other night looking at my crammed bookcase and I spotted the popup books. I totally admit this: I adore popup books. I mean there is some serious love there. I could look at them all freaking day. And they never not (yes, I know that was a double negative and totally improper grammar but I’m not writing a novel here) delight me when I turn the page and a new thing pops up. The running joke with my sis-in-law was every Christmas I got a popup book. I have Disney Princesses and Fairies. If you give me a popup book, I will be your best friend FOREVER. I better get one for Christmas, just sayin’.
2. Fantasy Art. This is somewhat of an obsession with me. I have discovered the wonderful Deviant Art website and this really cool page on Facebook called Fantasy Art Addiction. These artists who draw fantasy art astound me. I could spend—and have spent—hours looking at all the art and combing through the Deviant Art website look for things. If you follow me on Facebook or Pinterest, then you know this already about me. I try to post a new fantasy art picture every day. Mostly because I’m already there looking at the art. It’s a feast for the eyes. And joy for my soul and I totally, utterly adore it.
3. Fairies and Angels. Yes, I know this could fall under the “Fantasy Art” category but I have a special love for fairies and angels. You’ll probably see lots and lots of fairies and angels on my Pinterest board. It’s an obsession really. I have not begun to be fully obsessed by them yet. Just wait until I start bringing home artwork and awesome things from Scarborough Faire (don’t tell my husband). My next cross-stitch project will be a fairy with gossamer wings sitting on a concrete ledge surrounded by moonlight. It’s breathtaking. I can’t wait to get started.
4. Brighton Charms. Oh my stars. SERIOUS love here. My husband deemed last Christmas as “Accessory Christmas.” He made the grave error of purchasing me a Brighton charm bracelet with charms and beads that you can customize. OH! I’m in love. Since last Christmas, I have spent, uh, 
we won’t talk about that. Suffice to say I’ve spent a small fortune on new beads and charms for my lovely bracelet. I have a wish list on Brighton, too (hint hint) for future purchases.
5. Man Candy. Don’t judge. I like looking at half-nekkid pictures of men. I have a fine appreciation for a well-tone male physique. And hairy chests. Yes, I have a board on Pinterest for Man Candy, too. (Curse you Pinterest for being so fun and joyful.) My niece and I share a board where we can pin hotties to our hearts’ content. Good times.
6. Cookies and Cupcakes. I don’t think an explanation is necessary.
7. Books and Electronic Gadgets. These are two totally unrelated things but there is a method to the madness and why I lumped them together. You see, in my town, Best Buy is next door to Barnes & Noble. It’s heavenly really. Not only can I go into Best Buy and sniff electronics and pet the iPads, but I can also go to the bookstore and sniff the books and the coffee. They both give me an unnatural high. What can I say? I’m weird like that. I love walking into both stores and browsing for hours upon hours. In the bookstore, I like to see what’s new on the Romance and Sci-Fi/Fantasy shelves. In Best Buy, I like to drool over the iPads and the appliances. And the husband likes both stores, too. It’s win-win!
Okay, there’s my list. And now I’m gonna tag the following:
Can’t wait to read your lists!
Six Sentence Sunday for August 5, 2012
August 5, 2012 by
And now… your Six Sentence Sunday fix. You’re welcome.
“How much?”
“Forty kronars.”
Angelina Columbia resisted the urge to scowl. Forty kronars was an insult and the short, stubby merchant with the gun barrels for arms knew it. As she considered her next offer, a stiff breeze blew, carrying with it the scents of the bazaar. Heady scents of strangely roasted meats, odd spices, foreign, alien and other unwashed bodies in too close proximity.
–Angel and the Deadman, © Michelle Miles, 2012
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