Jumping Genres In June Giveaway Hop

     It’s been awhile since I've been involved with a Hop so please bear with me.  I’ve had some major issues in my life that have prevented me to conducting this blog more consistently and efficiently but I’m working to get my “mojo” back.

     My favorite genres today are sci-fi and fantasy.  Many moons ago, when I was in my teens, I loved Romance novels.  Johanna Lindsey and Heather Graham were my favorites.  I took several years off and then when my daughter had gotten into Harry Potter, I started on this type of genre.  I wanted to read Harry Potter so I could actually converse with my daughter on the subject. Of course it also helped when I took her to see the movies.

     My girlfriend from work gave me a book a few years ago and I must say it was totally out of my norm.  Water for Elephants by Sara Guren.  Totally not in any of my genres I have read in the past but let me tell you what a wonderful book and by no means a disappointment.

     This same great friend also introduced me to The Giver by Lois Lowry another great book that was totally not in my genre, but I loved it all the same.  (Little disappointed with the end but I will leave it at that.)

     What I am trying to say, every time I have switched to a different genre, it has been a good experience. Of course a recommendation from a great friend is always helpful. 

     Trust me I have read my share of my favorite genre and haven’t been able to finish the book.  Talk about a huge disappointment but this is coming from authors who are actually published by a publisher.  Please do not fear the disappointment from a self-published author.  I speak from experience when I say this. It takes guts for them to live out a dream and get their work out there for the world to read.  Many I have run across have been quite fantastic - Georgia Cates, Emily Casey, Megan Duncan, KC King.

     I urge you to take the chance!

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Christmas in May?

Christmas in May? Really?

Let me start with, my life has been crazy lately.  Not enough hours in a day or week for that matter to get things done.  I have so many words floating around in my head waiting to get typed on the computer to finish several novels.  I have designs being drawn out just waiting to be created.  Full time employment takes the majority of this so much wanted and needed time but I also have been busy with helping my daughter plan her wedding in June. Plus my entire family have been busy helping my brother who is trying to function with his Ewing Sarcoma Cancer.

Is it really achievable to be happy and depressed all at the same time?  The guilt I feel instantly over that split second of happiness of making silk flowers with my daughter for her wedding bouquet overwhelms me.  My brother is having such a difficult time with his Cancer.  Our family takes turns "hanging" with him daily since he quality of life is basically lost to an overabundance of pain and pain meds.

The poor man is struggling to stay optimistic but every turn presents him with a new obstacle that he has to face.  The long list of downfalls that keep reoccurring is making optimistic an obsolete term in my vocabulary. How can the universe have it out for this one particular soul?  He has such wonderful family and friends and he has always been the "go to" guy if anyone was ever in need.  So its not like Karma needs to pick on him for anything.

I just want my brother back.  It is so difficult to see him frail and broken like this. If anyone is eligible to ask for miracles on my brother's behalf, you would please do so.  I know you are just taking my word for it but he is really a great guy and is worthy of such a miracle.

Please don't feel sad for me.  I'm a survivor by taking baby steps along the way. So again you may ask is it Christmas in May? No, but I am offering a great sale for the month of May on my book Christmas Ornaments to Crochet & Embellish Vol 1 for less than $5 ebook version.  That is more than half off the original price plus a free gift just for stopping by. (See link below offer at bottom of post.)

Christmas has always been special to me and my family and I was hoping to help raise funds for my family, in return give those who love Christmas and crocheting something special for the month of May.

Amazon: 

Barnes & Noble:

As an extra special thank you, I want to offer you a pattern for free.  (Limited time)

Snowman Hat & Scarf Wine Bottle Cozy Crochet Pattern

I hope the rest of your May is beautiful in every way and that you have time to enjoy each and every moment.  Moments last for a second in the present but a lifetime in your memories.  Always remember to cherish them.