Monthly Archives: October 2012

Goals as Foundation for Conflict

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Jessi Gage

2013 is going to be a landmark year for me. I’ve got two books coming out with Lyrical Press, Wishing for a Highlander and Road Rage. While I’m getting these two books ready for prime time, I’ve got some other … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Word

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Jessi Gage

Effluvium noun a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste) With that, Jessica’s small, desperate hope— that her inner disturbances had been a feverish reaction to the effluvium emanating from the open gutter in front of Champtois’ shop— died … Continue reading →

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The Next Big Thing

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Jessi Gage

Thank you to my friend and CP, Amy Raby, who tagged me for “The Next Big Thing”, a chain blog Q&A about one’s current work in progress. Take a minute to hop over to her post to see what the … Continue reading →

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I am a Winner!

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Jessi Gage

Thank you Mad at RR@H Novel Thought’s & Book Talk and author Marie Harte for the free copy of TIP OF THE SPEAR I won by leaving a comment on RR@H! The blurb got me really excited about TIP OF … Continue reading →

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Free Publicity Fridays

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Jessi Gage

Deep Desires by Cholotte Stein was a glimpse into something so real, so honest, so powerful, it will stay with me for a long time. Two damaged people risk the security of their protective walls for a chance at something … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Word

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Jessi Gage

Bluestocking noun An educated womanwho is interested in serious subjects Her accents proclaimed her a lady. Worse— if there could be a worse species of humanity— she was, by the sounds of it, a bluestocking. Lord Dain had never before … Continue reading →

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Free Publicity Fridays

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Jessi Gage

Every girl deserves an ex-military mercenary on her bookshelf. Hard Core by Jennifer Lowery had my heart pumping with adrenaline and squeezing with sympathy for her captivating characters. Alana is a doctor who never got her license and practices on a remote island off … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Word

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Jessi Gage

Impatiens noun -a small plant with pink, red, orange, or white flowers Bands of evening sun spooled through the patio door, tinting the floor with antique brass and candied peach. He could see a grouping of rattan furniture topped by … Continue reading →

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Free Publicity Fridays

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Jessi Gage

Weathering Rock: A sweet, romantic read from author Mae Clair. History comes alive for middle-school teacher Arrianna Hart when a Civil War colonel crashes into her life (literally). Mae Clair ties together elements of time-travel, shifter curses, and a plotting … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s Word

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Jessi Gage

Oubliette noun A dungeon with the only entrance or exit being a trap door in the ceiling “They aren’t torture chambers.” Grey was annoyed. “Left side is workshops. Storage rooms on the other side. That one’s full of papers. Not an … Continue reading →

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