Apparently I could’ve called Thankful Hearts Easter Hearts and still had Hudson get stuck in a snowstorm on the Sandia Mountains in April.
On the westside we had some normal April rain showers.
Good thing I had a salted caramel mocha keeping me warm at home.
Soooooo one of my writer friends had a book published in book stores across the nation this month! I am thrilled for her! As soon as I’m done with The Beautician and the Billionaire Episodes 8-9 and Nails for a Billionaire, I’ll be reading it.
The book is Arena by Holly Jennings.
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Every week, Kali Ling fights to the death on national TV.
She’s died hundreds of times. And it never gets easier…
The cover inspired me to try the water marble nail technique for the first time ever. It’s hard! The tutorials on You Tube make it look oh so easy, but they leave out little details like you have to drop the nail polish in quickly, and just use the very tip of a sharp tool to make the patterns. The second hand went much faster. It’s definitely a technique I’ll try to perfect. Here is my first attempt as a tribute to Holly Jenning’s debut science fiction romance novel Arena:
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Have you ever done water marble technique before? Any tips? Please give them to me in the comments below. And Read Arena!
Good morning! There’s been a slight schedule change. My editor and I decided last night that Episode 8 should be split into two episodes. Episode 8: The Party will come out next week as scheduled, and the final episode will come out in May along with Nails for a Billionaire. Which Means Shifting Into Love and Through the Painting won’t be coming out until June and July.
I’m actually pleased that my planning was only off by one episode! Please look forward to the future releases!
Conor closed the black velvet jewelry case and slipped it into his coat pocket. Perfect. Now he had to figure out the best time to give it to Charisse. Continue reading
Congratulations to Jenny Scheldberg! She won the $5 Amazon Gift Card and personalized e-book of Nails for a Billionaire!
And congratulations to nrlymrtl! She’s the runner up for the personalized e-book of Nails for a Billionaire!
We have another tie for the best billionaire:
They will both be featured in the upcoming book!
I’m going to save the Heir, Techie and Prince for next week. Have a great weekend!
Good morning! Please stop by and vote for your favorite Property Billionaire. I got the post up late, so you have until 9:30 MDT. Sorry, my schedule was crazy. Today is all about taxes. Hopefully I’ll be done before then!
And now on with Episode 7. Will Charisse finally get some info on Mom?
Raul finished preparing her plate without talking. When he slid it over to her he said in a thick accent, “You have to eat at least half of that before I say anything at all. You haven’t been eating enough.” Continue reading
Congratulations to Mary Preston! She’s the winner of the $5 Amazon gift card and a personalized e-book for Nails for a Billionaire!
Stacey is the runner up and also wins a personalized copy of Nails for a Billionaire!
Thanks to everyone who voted. Please come back and keep voting, even if you’ve already won. I really enjoy hearing everyone’s opinions. Since this is a picture book, it’s good to know what’s the most visually pleasing.
We had another tie. The top Entrepreneur Billionaires are:
Thanks again for all the comments!
Tonight we pick the Property Billionaire. These guys love to own stuff.
Cast your votes in the comments below. I love to hear what you like and don’t like. I’ll draw names out of a hat tomorrow night. The first winner gets a $5 Amazon gift card and a personalized e-copy of my upcoming book Nails for a Billionaire. The runner up gets a personalized e-book of Nails for a Billionaire.
Voting closes tomorrow at 9:30 pm MDT.
If you’re new to The Beautician and the Billionaire world, please try the first episode for free!
Good morning! Sorry, everything is going to be late today. I realized after I posted yesterday that I have an appointment today when the voting is supposed to close for the Entrepreneur Billionaire. So today’s voting will go on a little longer. There are great comments about these guys, so be sure to check it out, cast your vote and tell me what you think. You might win a $5 gift card to Amazon or a personalized e-copy of Nails for A Billionaire!
And now on to Charisse. Why the heck is she so exhausted?
Charisse sat in the cottage at the bar between the dining area and the kitchen, snacking on vegetables and dip that Raul had set out for her. Raul stood at a rangetop on the other side, scrambling eggs and frying bacon and potatoes. The kitchen, like everything in the house, was small. The smell of bacon and warmth of the fire in the dining room fireplace made it cozy. Charisse could easily picture herself spending more time in the cottage than in the mansion if she lived here. Continue reading
Congratulations to Mary Ann! She’s the winner of the $5 gift card to Amazon and the personalized e-copy of Nails for a Billionaire when it comes out in May!
Congratulations to Samantha! She’s the runner up winner of a personalized e-copy of Nails for a Billionaire when it comes out in May!
We have a tie for the best Corporate Billionaire. Your winners are:
Billionaire 3 came in with a close second, so I might find a spot for him in the book 🙂
But so long Billionaire 2. You were a little too douchey for everyone I think 😀
For those of you who have just stopped by, here’s a run down of the rules:
Today’s category is the Entrepreneur Billionaire. He often comes from a poor or middle class family, takes risks and affords a more unorhtodox appearance than the Corporate Billionaire.
Your choices are:
Please vote for your favorite by leaving a comment below. I love to hear the reason behind your pick too. Tell a friend about the prizes and fun!
And if you’re new to the Beautician and the Billionaire series, the first one is free at Amazon.
Voting ends tomorrow at 5:15 MDT.
Good morning! Be sure to vote for your favorite Corporate Billionaire for a chance to win a $5 Amazon Giftcard! Voting closes at 4:30pm MDT. I’ll post the winners and the Entreprenuer Billionaires after that.
Conor sat outside at his resort’s patio diner. Stars had come out long ago, and his waiter had long since cleared his plate. But his tumbler of Scotch was refilled whenever he drained it. Though it was dark, the ocean was close enough that he could see it if he looked, but he stared at his phone instead. Continue reading
Welcome to the first Billionaire Vote for my upcoming picture book Nails for a Billionaire! I need help picking out the perfect billionaire for each category: Corporate, Property, Heir, Tech, Entreprenuer and Prince. Here’s how it works:
And finally, today’s category is Corporate Billionaire. It was hard work, but I managed to make my way through hundreds of pictures to find the top four men who encompass the conservative yet charismatic features Corporate Billionaires have. Which one should be in the book?
Please vote in the comments. Invite your friends!
Voting ends at 4:30 MDT April 12.
Evelyn Aster 