New Reviews

We attended a game fair with our son and daughter-in-law this weekend. Granddog Bear was so very excited. It was like taking a kid to a carnival the way he wiggled in line waiting for his turn. We were very impressed by his performances, although we always are, and seeing his abilities compared to other dogs was eye opening even for us. Now we not only think he’s talented, we know it. Furthermore, his manners are excellent. (I felt bad for some of the other dogs behaviors, and their owners.) But then again, Bear did graduate Top Dog with Honors from obedience class recently.

I’ve received several reviews lately –all for the Quinter Bride series. I do miss those Quinter boys, might have to consider moving on to the next generation. Lots of other things to complete first, though.  Anyway…I so appreciate those who take the time to read and share their thoughts on my stories. It’s a perk that always brightens my day. Here there are:

Four hearts from The Romance Reviews for Wild Cat Bride.

http://www.theromancereviews.com/viewbooksreview.php?bookid=3009

Five hearts from Sizzling Hot Reviews for Boot Hill Bride.

http://www.sizzlinghotbooks.net/2011/08/boot-hill-bride-by-lauri-robinson.html

Five hearts from Sizzling Hot Reviews for Guardian Bride.

http://www.sizzlinghotbooks.net/2011/08/guardian-bride-by-lauri-robinson.html

Five hearts from Sizzling Hot Reviews for Shotgun Bride.

http://www.sizzlinghotbooks.net/2011/08/shotgun-bride-by-lauri-robinson.html

Four hearts from Sizzling Hot Reviews for Badland Bride.

http://www.sizzlinghotbooks.net/2011/08/badland-bride-by-lauri-robinson.html

So very exciting!

Off to get in some writing time yet today. There’s a lot going on in the world. Be kind with your thoughts, actions, and words, it does make a difference.

Wow, it's been awhile...

Sorry about that, but with the sun out and the grass green, the outdoors calls. And I gave the ‘playroom’ a makeover. First I painted the walls a plum color and the molding all bright white, then put up new curtains and shades, and then the fun came. The accessories! A full length mirror, a large basket of ‘dress up’ clothes, high-heeled shoes and an overstuffed jewelry box, new lime green tubs for the shelves and matching baskets for other toys. And in the corner, one large, comfy wicker Papasan chair (for snuggling with Grandma). It turned out adorable. The girls loved it and had to spend the night so they could get up and play in it again the next morning.

Okay…enough about that.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day and found time to remember.

We had a very special occurrence a couple weeks ago. My niece graduated from college and in the middle of the graduation party her wonderful boyfriend proposed. It was very special, and a day none of us will forget for a very long time.

Our fingers are all crossed for my mother. She will be having another PET scan next week to see how well she has responded to her chemo treatments.

I completed the edits on another Undone for Harlequin, (due out the first of 2012), made requested revisions to another, AND my gold mining story is on the home stretch. I’m looking forward to our trip to Colorado so we can visit one of the towns I’ve researched for this story.

Thanks to so many for your wonderful emails about Wildcat Bride. I’ve been amazed by the amount of people who are asking when Jack will get his own story….Food for thought.

I hope June arrived with all the sunshine and glory you dreamed of in your neck of the woods!

Happy Monday!

I took my mother shopping this morning, and snowflakes were in the air! Goodness, goodness. It is May 2^nd! While we were out and about we ran in my daughter-in-law and granddaughters, so we spent extra time just roaming the store visiting. It was truly delightful. 

Lots going on in World News today, and though I’m extremely thankful for all the men and women who work tirelessly to keep us save and our world thriving, as well as the men and women who bring us the news, I had to turn the TV off. Too much of anything is well, too much.

Nights with the Outlaw was released yesterday. Yeah! It’s a short story—right around 15,000 words. The heroine is a ‘pig farmer’ in Nebraska and I really enjoyed writing this book, especially the opening scene where she is stuck in a tree with a pig rutting the roots below her.  The ‘hero’ comes along to save her, but soon he’s stuck in the tree as well.

Love Western Romances just posted this wonderful review for Wildcat Bride. If you haven’t visited Love Western Romances, those gals do a great job of keeping readers current on western reads. Check it out when you have a chance.

Have you ever tried one of those chickens in a bag? You get them in the fresh meat section at the store and bake them in the bag they come in until the little red button pops. I hadn’t, but my son raves about them and suggested I try one. I made it last night, and it was delicious!  Much more food than Papa and I can eat at one setting, so tonight I’ll make a thick stew with homemade egg noodles from the leftovers. If you try one, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

Have a wonderful week and keep dreaming!

Royal Wedding and Publisher Party

Did you watch the Royal Wedding?

I love once upon a time and happily ever after, so yes, I watched the entire wedding. Loved it. I especially loved the hats! From the ‘freakish’ to the classic ones. Everything from the dress to the carriages to the flowers and the ever graceful Queen was so classy. A modern day fairytale.

My publisher, The Wild Rose Press is having a 5^th anniversary party, and everyone is invited. Just join the Wild Rose Press YahooGroup to participate in the fun. Lots of fun and LOTS of wonderful prizes!

Mixed Book Bag Blog has a wonderful review posted for Wildcat Bride, and Nights with the Outlaw goes on Sale May 1^st!  

I took advantage of the wonderful spring day we are having and cleaned out my flower beds, so now it’s time to hit the keyboard for awhile. 

 Have a wonderful weekend, and if you haven’t seen the wedding, I hope you get a chance to. It is history in the making.

Time flies when you're having fun!

The past week and a half has flown by. My mother had several doctor appointments and is doing so well. She is such an inspiration to what can be accomplished at any age! Hubby and I attended the Wild Turkey Federation Banquet.  Besides winning several awesome things in the raffles, we purchased a log pub table and chairs off the live auction. We had a barbeque for our step-grandson’s birthday, I spent a wonderful day with my daughter-in-law on her birthday, and another day shopping with a friend. My new computer arrived and I’m still figuring out the ins and outs of this updated version of word. Oh, goodness, I could go on, but this is my writing blog, not my daily journal, so, on to the writing world: 

I received this wonderful review for Wildcat Bride from TheLong and Short of It Reviews. 

Along with the cover for Nights with the Outlaw came a round of edits for both stories in the El Dorado Widows Duet. I’m happy to say both have been completed and returned to my editor.

Night with the Outlaw will be released on May 1^st. (Thanks again to those who pre-ordered. I’m so humbled.)

Wildcat Bride was released this week on Fictionwise. (Thank goodness for Google alerts or I’d never keep up with these staggered release dates.) Thanks for all the wonderful notes on this book. Yesterday I received one that simply said. “Awesome book. Made me cry.”

Several wonderful opportunities on are the horizon right now, and I’m so grateful for the way things 

fall into place just as they are suppose to.

I’m off now, have a bit of writing to complete while baby Karlee is taking her morning nap. As we approach Easter, remember to believe. In all there is, in all you do, in all you have.