Betrayed - By Ginger Simpson

Here's another great "promotional" tool created by Karen Cote to feature on my "Countdown to Valentine's Day".  She's the wind behind my back...the match to my flame...the woman I'm proud to call friend.  (ran out of cliches.)

Click HERE to visit my Pinterest Board Created by Karen Cote

Betrayed by Ginger Simpson The advertisement claimed: “Find your true love; we’ll match you with the person of your dreams.” Their irritating spam clogged her computer inbox. "Free tonight? Let’s chat." Cassie Fremont thought of hitting the ‘trash’ button, but the promises were alluring. Divorced and so lonely, Cassie signs up for the on-line dating service. What she doesn’t know is the cost of the ticket for her ride on the romantic roller coaster from hell. See more at http://www.gingersimpson.com

And stay tuned for the next "Relationship" story - Deceived.  Coming one of these days...after I finish Yellow Moon.  :)

I'm One Lucky Girl - Ginger Simpson

With all the sadness that's been circling me lately, there is one BRIGHT spot in my life...and her name is Karen Cote.  I had the good fortune to meet her in person when I visited California a few years ago, and she's as special as I believed she would be...not only because she's using me as a test specimen to check out her creative mind and talents for promotion, but because I call her friend.  I can't believe out of all the authors she could choose, she picked me to be the subject of a special "Count Down To Valentine's Day" on Pinterest and other sites.  Here's another of her promo items...and I'm so stoked, I think I'll go work on my WIP.  *lol*

Click Here to get to my Pinterest Board created by Karen Cote

WHY WAIT FOR A WINNER WHEN THERE ARE PLENTY OF WINNERS TO CHOOSE FROM with Ginger Jones Simpson at www.gingersimpson.com

Why won’t Meagan Murphy’s father allow her to date anyone in uniform? He must have reasons he hasn’t shared, but contrary to Daddy’s rules, Meg meets Ryan Cullen while volunteering at the USO and throws caution to the wind. Ryan only has a short time before his unit ships out, and Meagan intends to make the most of the time they have left together. His parting gift is a ring on her finger and a request that she wait for him to return. Will he make it home to ask permission for her hand…or are all those nightly radio newscasts about mounting casualties warning her to prepare for the worst?

Pinterest - Count Down to Valentine's Day - Ginger Simpson

There are so many promotional sites to consider when you are an author, and when Pinterest came along, I avoided it because it seemed more like something cooks and DIY people would enjoy, but I was wrong.  I now have my own page there, and Karen Cote, a good friend and very talented author in her own right, made me a subject of her promo skills in a "Countdown to Valentine's Day" special on Pinterest.  I hope you'll check it out, because she's done a ton of work...like creating this awesome banner that I'm going to use over and over...and there are some great gift ideas there, too.
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Here's the url:  http://www.pinterest.com/mizging/countdown-to-valentiness-day  While you're there, check out my other boards.  I find posting there to be relaxing and fun.

I Got a Liebster? Wow!

Goodness, I'd never heard of the Liebster Award for blogs, but now I've gotten one...and from Zakgirl.  I'm honored because she mentioned in her nominations that Dishin' It Out is filled with fun and interesting stuff to read.  I can't ask for more than that.  So thank you, Zakgirl, for the honor.  I'm flattered.

What is the intention of the award?  To draw attention to blogs that deserve more.

If you're curious about the name, liebster is German for "favorite" or "dearest." I love being someone's favorite anything.  :)

My instructions, since I gladly accept this award, are:

1. Post this award on your blog.   (Check)
2. Thank and link to the person who gave it to you. (Check)
3. Pass it on to five bloggers who have less than 200 followers. (Check, except I'm not entirely sure about the number of followers.)
4. Comment on those five people's blogs to share the good news. (Check, I can hear them groaning already)

Here are my five:


1.  Karen Cote - Romance Author   (Romance...It's complicated) - Karen gets my first nod because of her innovative blog and the creative way she brings authors to readers and makes their books come alive.  Besides, she's an awesome person and a very talented author whose first book captivated me.


2.  Caroline Clemmons (A Writer's Life) - Caroline writes my favorite genre, and I've recently discovered her blog.  Her posts are entertaining and informative.  Plus, I like her style.


3.  Roseanne Dowell (Where Love Blooms and Romance Happens) - Roseanne is a fellow Muse author and good friend with a dedication to her peers that surpasses many.  She's dedicated to sharing her blog and giving a stage to others when she's not promoting her own work.  What a woman!! 

4. Maggie Toussaint (Mudpies and Magnolias) - Now who wouldn't want to research a blog with a title like that.  Maggie is another recent find of mine...both a friendship and an interesting blog.  She deserves to be discovered by more readers.


5.  Anita Davison (The disorganised Author) - I've known Anita longer than any of the other people I've listed, and when asked about favorite authors, she always makes my list.  Her blog is one of the most interesting I've found, and written in the same captivating style as her novels.  Don't miss it.


Okay...I've done my duty.  I've been blogging for quite a time and have an extensive roll from which to choose.  These five were not awarded on the spur of the moment, rather are listed because these women go the extra mile to keep topics interesting and fun.  That draws me in every time.  I assure you, you won't regret checking them out.  Congratulations, Ladies...and again, thank you Zakgirl.  You made my day.