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Re-Releasing Short Stories
Hey, all! I’m re-releasing some short stories with new covers. They’ll soon be a part of my upcoming Flights of Fantasy anthology I’ll be releasing in the next month or so. I hope you’ll check out the stories and give them a read, if you haven’t already. Check them out here:
6 Days to Release! And Guest Vicki Batman
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Six days until release day! And today I have fellow Plotting Princess, sweetheart and SASSY writer, the fabo Ms. VICKI BATMAN today. She’s here to talk about the winter weather and giving away an eBook copy of BUG STUFF one lucky commenter. So be sure to comment to enter to WIN. Plus you’ll be entered into the grade prize drawing for the Nook Simple Touch Reader! Grand Prize open to US residents only.
I’d like to be a bear and hibernate
I have friends who cannot stand the summer heat. Me? I’m all for it and can’t stand winter. I’m just not cold tolerant.
As a kid, I could only wear dresses to school. My legs were always cold and needed vast quantities of lotion–check that—my whole body craved lotion.
Gloves? No.
Pants? After school and weekends.
Coats? Yes. Did you have a tough time cramming them in your locker?
Leggings? Fishnet stockings were quite popular and rather holey.
Sweater? Yes, a white cardigan, a must-have for every young lady.
Boots? No.
My toe-sies suffered and suffered until a few years ago when I discovered Ugg boots. Now, they are quite toasty. And I adore thick sweat pants and a basic crew neck sweat shirt. Cheap gloves abound, extras stashed in the car, handbag, and every coat.
Really, I miss my flip-flops. I’d like to hibernate on my couch with a stack of great romance reads and a warm blankie until winter passes.
So what’s your temperature gauge–warm weather or cold?
Coming soon: Bug Stuff and…other stories
Three hilarious short reads: “Bug Stuff”: A co-worker unites with the hunky, new accountant to fight a pesky adversary. “Just Desserts”: A political dinner gone disastrous brings together a reluctant attendee and her handsome seat-mate. “With This Ring”: The Unimaginable. When a wife forgets her little black dress for a must-attend event, all turns into something utterly romantic and unforgettable in the end.
Find more Vicki Batman here!
Inkwell Guest: Vicki Batman and Lavender Dreams
Today, my good friend/stalker buddy returns to the blog for another guest appearance. She’s in a new anthology called Lavender Dreams with her short story, “Taking Flight.” All proceeds from the sale of this anthology benefit cancer research.
Thanks so much for visiting again, Vicki! Your story, “Taking Flight,” is part of MuseIt Up Publishing’s cancer anthology, Lavender Dreams. Why did you want to contribute to this anthology?
Instead of journaling, sometimes, I just write down things I want to remember or rant and rave over. I’d experienced a once in a lifetime event with a friend and didn’t want to forget that day; so I wrote our story down. Then, I kept working and working until I felt it perfect. But I had no place to send it.
When I joined MuseIt Up’s author’s loop, I saw the different emails about a cancer anthology and went bing! in my head. I could submit this story about my wonderful friend and it could be shared with others. The book benefited a hospital in honor of a MuseIt Up editor, Karen McGrath, who had passed from cancer. A wonderful opportunity. I submitted, and my story was accepted!
You write short stories. How did you get your started writing short?
I have a very good friend who asked me to critique six shorts she wanted to submit. After a while, osmosis set in, and I began writing my own stories. She suggested sending mine to a True magazine. I did and they bought it and several more. I’ve sold seventeen stories and one sexy novella. I love writing shorts! Mine are sweet and laugh-out-loud funny and writing shorts works well with my life.
I figure, on average, I’ve written close to 100,000 words in short stories. I’d love to continue selling them and even be a part of more anthologies. (I have a doozie that needs, begs to be in an anthology.)
Now for fun: What is your favorite fairy tale?
Oh dear! I haven’t thought about this in years. I would have to say in my mom years, I loved Disney’s version of The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. My boys were small when these movies came out. We watched and watched the videos, memorizing every song and did sing-a-longs in the car. LOL.
Thank you so much, Michelle, for having me. You know I love and adore my stalker buddy.
To purchase Lavender Dreams, which includes “Taking Flight,” go to: http://tinyurl.com/86p82uy
To purchase my sexy novella with a touch of magic, “I Believe,” go to: https://www.nobleromance.com/Books/275/I-Believe
Vicki Batman is kicking back with a Diet Coke and working on a new short. Find her at: http://vickibatman.blogspot.com or at: http://plottingprincesses.blogspot.com.
