Thank You Veterans

My Great Grandfather (Lawrence E. Myers) served in World War I and died shortly after my Mother was born (If I remember her stories correctly).

 My Grandfather (George Arnold Ponder) served in the Pacific Theater of World War II in the Navy... he lied about his age to go with my great Uncle (Pender Myers)....

My amazingly wonderful Uncle David served two tours in Vietnam in the US Navy.

My cousin Rick Knott served in the US Navy.

My friend Ed started his Army career in Vietnam and ended it after the first Gulf War...

My friend Bill Lee served in the US Army in Desert Storm.

My friends Joseph and Jacqueline Mesa both served in the US Army. Joe in Vietnam and Jackie stateside.

To all of you, and to the others that have served, thank you.

Ed Note: Thanks Aunt JoAnn for helping me get the names straight..... I had my greats mixed up!

Book Blitz: Rapture by Lexi Buchanan

 

Synopsis

Sebastian has never in his thirty-four years had such a strong attraction to a woman. Oh, he’s felt instant lust before, more times that he cares to remember, but there’s something about Carla that’s different and he finds it difficult to get her out of his head, which is where she needs to be considering she’s dating his brother. Carla has been pretending to date Ramon for a while now to keep a violent ex of hers away and to keep Ramon’s family off his back. They’ve been friends for a couple of years, so it was only natural that they’d help each other out, except she hasn’t bargained on falling for Ramon’s brother, Sebastian. Also catch up with the McKenzie family as they welcome the twins to the family. Each book has a HEA 'Happily Ever After'

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About the Author

I was born in Bolton, Lancashire within the United Kingdom, where I lived, and worked at the University of Bolton, until I moved to Ireland with my husband, four kids and pack of animals. We are now settled in a lovely town, in County Cavan. The kids love their schools, once they get there that is. My eldest daughter, is on the Irish Junior Archery Team, and spends her time training. At least she does when her dad can get her off her ipad, reading or listening to music. My kindle is loaded with too many books to mention, as I absolutely love to read when I have the chance. My all time high would be to stand at the foot of Mount Everest in the Himalayas. Website - http://www.lexibuchanan.com Email - authorlexibuchanan@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lexi-Buchanan-Author/420883994640708?ref=hl Twitter - @AuthorLexi

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Cover Reveal: The Perfect Distraction by Melissa Rolka

TITLE - The Perfect Distraction (Book #1)

AUTHOR - Melissa Rolka

GENRE - New Adult

RELEASE DATE - October 1, 2013

HOSTED BY - Love Between the Sheets

Synopsis

When Katherine “Kate” leaves for her freshmen year at college, a grounded and stable piece of her is missing. She pushes away the ghosts of her past, determined to start her college life single, carefree and distracted. Throughout high school Kate was reserved and shy, with little experience. Now, on her own, with little holding her back, Kate is ready to branch out. She bonds with a tight knit group of friends and even starts casually dating. What starts out as innocent flirting on the tennis courts slowly turns into a friendship and eventually something more complex. Reed comes into her life giving her the distraction she craves more than anything; but is she ready to give her heart away so easily? Things get complicated when Kate’s ex-boyfriend and first love continues to pursue her. Kyle deeply regrets breaking her heart when he left for college the year before and is now on a mission to reclaim her. Kyle’s persistence and relentlessness is nothing short of obsessive. He will stop at nothing to win her back and prove his love. Kate finds herself torn between her past and the unknown of the future. Her determination to stay distracted may just be her downfall or the beginning of something new and wonderful.

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About the Author

Melissa Rolka grew up in the Chicagoland area all of her childhood and has always had a love of writing. She started by keeping a journal at a young age and then in high school she started writing poetry. A couple poems were published anonymously. Then in college she majored in Philosophy, which required lots and lots of writing. After graduating from Marquette University she traveled west to Los Angeles. There she worked for the Writers Guild of America and found herself submerged in the writers world. She worked on small writings, but never pursued them. On the side she became involved with a small theater group. Eventually she made her way back to the Midwest, where her heart belongs, and worked in business for several years. She found love, got married and has two beautiful children. Being at home has allowed her to keep following her love of reading and writing.The Perfect Distraction is her first full length novel. A second continuation of this story is in the works with hopes for a third. When Melissa is not writing she is caring for, playing with and loving her two kids. In between taking care of her family and writing she almost always has her nose buried in her Kindle.

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Learning the hard way

I spent most of the day keeping pressure off my back.

I alternated between ice, heat, my TENS unit, and muscle relaxers trying to make a dent in the pain. 

I honestly believe that most of the trouble today, trouble that started well before dinner time Tuesday, was caused by stress. 

When high stress situations occur, I handle them quickly--as quickly and efficiently as possible. 

But I found myself tense. Almost constantly tense. And I think that tension, from my shoulders to my knees, caused the massive pain. 

So from now on, I need to handle the stress without getting tense. 

Keeping The Focus

It is no secret that I grew up in the 1970's and 1980's. The most formative of my growing up was done in a rural area in Western North Carolina in the 70's.

I was born in France in the mid 60's but when I think "HOME", I think Weaverville, NC... a small town about 8 miles north of Asheville.

All of that is a preface to say that Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) was not commonly diagnosed back then. I never heard of it until I was in college in the mid 80's.

Is it possible to develop this condition as an adult? I mentioned it to my physician several  months ago and she said "it's not possible to have it as an adult if you didn't have it as a kid."

Well, OK but what? That doesn't really answer my question.

Just because you weren't diagnosed with something doesn't mean you didn't have it.

Right?

All I know is that for the last year or so, it is something I am finding more and more problematic for me. It is something I will be asking the new DR next Thursday...

Not overly excited about it but if he can give me any tips on how to focus more and stay on task then that would help me as far as getting things done when they needed to be. Then I would worry less about it later on.

Win Win!

Book Blitz: Kate's Inheritance by Joyce Gibbons

Synopsis

Kate became a single mom in the blink of an eye when her sister and brother-in-law were killed in a plane crash. Just when Kate thought everything was under control, she found that someone had hired a private eye to follow her. She meant to find out who and why.

Confronting Danny Bradshaw, Kate was surprised to learn that he didn’t know who had hired him. She was not as surprised as Danny was though, to learn that Kate was trustee over her niece and nephews five-million-dollar trust fund. Smelling something dirty, Danny sets out to find who his mystery client is and why he wanted to keep tabs on Kate’s activities. He means to protect Kate at all costs for he has already fallen in love with her. 

But is the price of his heart too high? 

Will his stubborn pride over money stand in the way of true love?

One private eye, one beautiful woman with money; mix in a dash of danger, two scoops of passion, and stir till thoroughly mixed; makes one beautiful relationship!

About The Author 

I am a life long resident of the small town of Cave City, Kentucky where I hold down a full time job as office manager, working with my gorgeous husband, Larry, in our HVAC company every day. God has blessed us with four wonderful children, who in turn, have given us a gift of fourteen beautiful, exciting, energetic, brilliant and delightful grandchildren, one very special grandson-in-law, and the cutest and sweetest great grandson in the whole world! Each one is so unique and so delightful in every way, and so loved. I thank God for my beautiful Christian family and for the many blessings he has bestowed upon us.

I began writing in April of 2000. My very first novel, "Home On The Ranch" was released in 2001. It was so exciting to see my name on the cover of a book. Hooked beyond belief, I continued to write, not only novels, but children's books as well. Check out the novels/books page and the children's books page to view my published work and read summaries of the titles. As well as writing novels and books for children, I also enjoy writing songs so don't forget to check out the song page too.

My favorite activities are reading, taking long walks, horseback riding, playing with my grandchildren, and of course, Writing! I find writing to be so much fun, full of adventure and excitement.

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Book Blitz: Touched By You by T.H. Snyder

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Synopsis

Chloe and Derrick have spent most of their lives together as friends and as lovers; they have formed a connection that few couples can make last. This duo is bound by one thing that no one can destroy. They have been touched by one another and no one can take that away. That is until one of them is forced to make a decision and their lives take on a different path. Can these two withstand the reality of what lies ahead? Are they able to hold a relationship together with just the mere fact that they may love each other? Is it possible to maintain a bond that no one else has been able to touch? Chloe and Derrick may have the relationship others dream about, but sometimes things do get in the way and it can be impossible to forgive and forget.

About the Author

T.H. Snyder is a 33 year old mother of 2. She has been an avid romance and paranormal reader for well over a year and felt it was about time to explore her creative side and write her own book.

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