tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87093594854363125142024-03-09T05:15:57.302-05:00Abigail McKenleyAbigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-52272869848130974842009-10-01T07:37:00.001-04:002009-10-01T11:44:42.038-04:00Interview with Kate Douglas!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGTcOluGMV6nt7HH3uqmcREVCMjsDxAfPR8Gpc7QGYQLWiBVXjyohbO2YpEh8C-oW6DkElROIDiVXZYZN0ObvGjE-phTeex59lSuoo-R4CRtzuDNdUWrmlZaX48PeT1KVWXbYNdMHv_bs/s1600-h/hor_logo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGTcOluGMV6nt7HH3uqmcREVCMjsDxAfPR8Gpc7QGYQLWiBVXjyohbO2YpEh8C-oW6DkElROIDiVXZYZN0ObvGjE-phTeex59lSuoo-R4CRtzuDNdUWrmlZaX48PeT1KVWXbYNdMHv_bs/s320/hor_logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387657459624863490" /></a><br /><br /><p>I've interviewed Kate Douglas at Hooked on Romance! Stop by to hear what she has to say, and leave a comment to win one of three great books!</p><br /><br /><a href="http://www.hookedonromance.blogspot.com">www.hookedonromance.blogspot.com</a>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-46995929373809821792009-09-23T11:56:00.002-04:002009-09-23T11:59:45.761-04:00I'm Hooking Today!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzSdZdixX2IPjMnQJdtrC8lmRzoxfnfqiP3dQcTFpgfx6dHwEgA71A9JJM54FglR2672ewBACg1bl8ODIrMltrR-nPCXPDDuTs5xKfsfjt6ObTaa_Gm-J1mvNtInWGt1mpL9pSe8YDWs/s1600-h/Prince.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 243px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzSdZdixX2IPjMnQJdtrC8lmRzoxfnfqiP3dQcTFpgfx6dHwEgA71A9JJM54FglR2672ewBACg1bl8ODIrMltrR-nPCXPDDuTs5xKfsfjt6ObTaa_Gm-J1mvNtInWGt1mpL9pSe8YDWs/s320/Prince.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384692985889510402" /></a><br />I'm over at Hooked on Romance talking about what kind of music inspires me.<br /><br />Come check me out <a href="http://www.hookedonromance.blogspot.com">here</a>.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-48934439469281591352009-08-27T12:36:00.005-04:002009-08-27T13:11:21.590-04:00I'm at HoR Today!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgPp2SRrJIOmcTqa1AgxazCHXLs0-Z0u6CtVeJKG-3gcxvJMbfDCJVreLMGKVuArHukeMZ5XFCP1Jo-RKP8U_YW5fZyISFg_kBcukGZ552suGSsQ97aXl0o7t1-ANNUfUNFDJBp0O51hE/s1600-h/dscn0755.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgPp2SRrJIOmcTqa1AgxazCHXLs0-Z0u6CtVeJKG-3gcxvJMbfDCJVreLMGKVuArHukeMZ5XFCP1Jo-RKP8U_YW5fZyISFg_kBcukGZ552suGSsQ97aXl0o7t1-ANNUfUNFDJBp0O51hE/s320/dscn0755.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374692302623680914" /></a><br />I've interviewed my friend Marcia Colette! Come check us out <a href="http://www.hookedonromance.blogspot.com">here</a>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-53381759854022895462009-08-19T17:50:00.004-04:002009-08-19T20:52:28.480-04:00My Baby Just Cares For MeI've been listening to Nina Simone all day as I try to whip my muse into shape.<br /><br />This song in particular has been played over and over again. It has been done a few times by different artists, from Nat King Cole to Gene Kelly. I believe that nobody does it better than Nina.<br /><br /><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BDRhRv4q_SI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BDRhRv4q_SI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-11854723901936369062009-08-06T14:18:00.003-04:002009-08-06T17:28:44.302-04:00Interview With My SonA few months ago I interviewed my son for another blog that I write on. I just thought I'd share it today.<br /><br />1. <strong>WHAT IS SOMETHING MOM ALWAYS SAYS TO YOU?</strong> No. <br /><br />2. <strong>WHAT MAKES MOM HAPPY?</strong> When I kiss her without being asked.<br /><br />3. <strong>WHAT MAKES MOM SAD?</strong> When I don't behave.<br /><br />4. <strong>WHAT DOES YOUR MOM DO TO MAKE YOU LAUGH?</strong> Dance (She tries really hard!)<br /><br />5. <strong>HOW OLD IS YOUR MOM?</strong> 32.<br /><br />6. <strong>HOW TALL IS YOUR MOM?</strong> She is really short. I'm almost taller than she is<br /><br />7. <strong>WHAT IS YOUR MOM’S FAVORITE THING TO DO?</strong> Read. <br /><br />8. <strong>WHAT DOES YOUR MOM DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT AROUND?</strong> She writes.<br /><br />9. <strong>IF YOUR MOM BECOMES FAMOUS, WHAT WILL IT BE FOR?</strong> Her books.<br /><br />10. <strong>WHAT IS YOUR MOM REALLY GOOD AT?</strong> Cooking and Writing.<br /><br />11. <strong>WHAT IS YOUR MOM NOT VERY GOOD AT?</strong> She's pretty good at everything.<br /><br />12. <strong>WHAT DOES YOUR MOM DO FOR HER JOB?</strong> She is a writer.<br /><br />13. <strong>WHAT IS YOUR MOM’S FAVORITE FOOD?</strong> Anything Jamaican<br /><br />14. <strong>WHAT MAKES YOUR MOM PROUD OF YOU?</strong> She tells me she is always proud of me.<br /><br />15. <strong>IF YOUR MOM WERE A CARTOON CHARACTER,WHO WOULD SHE BE?</strong> Angelica from the Rugrats.<br /><br />16. <strong>WHAT DO YOU AND YOUR MOM DO TOGETHER?</strong> Golf and watch television.<br /><br />17. <strong>HOW ARE YOU AND YOUR MOM THE SAME?</strong> We love to eat.<br /><br />18. <strong>HOW ARE YOU AND YOUR MOM DIFFERENT?</strong> She likes dogs and I like cats.<br /><br />19. <strong>HOW DO YOU KNOW YOUR MOM LOVES YOU?</strong> She does everything for me and is class mom and spends a lot of time with me. She also tells me that she loves me all the time.<br /><br />20. <strong>WHERE IS YOUR MOM’S FAVORITE PLACE TO GO?</strong> Home to JamaicaAbigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-18977951547283810192009-08-05T09:26:00.003-04:002009-08-05T09:41:47.147-04:00I'm at HoR Today!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fsNN1XWuYyprAGZBeHYxjViZATw-zUOhIBR1j5RmIbbBI2EXcHI0CywOK6po3emBsegvdnAUNRPLLOdWATCZL2jwTNhTWrT0QgGYeI8YfHQv1H4ptAkaCsKEbhEXhBm4COPd5semahU/s1600-h/hor_logo.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fsNN1XWuYyprAGZBeHYxjViZATw-zUOhIBR1j5RmIbbBI2EXcHI0CywOK6po3emBsegvdnAUNRPLLOdWATCZL2jwTNhTWrT0QgGYeI8YfHQv1H4ptAkaCsKEbhEXhBm4COPd5semahU/s320/hor_logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366474129870555762" /></a><br />Today I'll be hanging out with the cool chicks over at Hor. Come check me out <a href="http://www.hookedonromance.blogspot.com">here</a>!Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-72791714224101635722009-08-04T11:21:00.005-04:002009-08-04T11:30:57.969-04:00GET STRIPPED!Today is release day for amazing author and my friend Marcia Colette. She has written an Urban Fantasy novel that features a kick ass heroine. I am so proud of her and can't wait read this!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTJyUqkTDcrCfzxDkn4ZFfxiwKMpUXR9IlGtbyRO7P-9Nl_UioejtxdMIscWEw_c0enq-oDaj7lWART8QO_Hi2gxqzFQTo963hP3t6ubYgaqW7ADCR-4pB3Rzth_jOYeF4-UCL48qU0c/s1600-h/Stripped_ColetteV3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTJyUqkTDcrCfzxDkn4ZFfxiwKMpUXR9IlGtbyRO7P-9Nl_UioejtxdMIscWEw_c0enq-oDaj7lWART8QO_Hi2gxqzFQTo963hP3t6ubYgaqW7ADCR-4pB3Rzth_jOYeF4-UCL48qU0c/s320/Stripped_ColetteV3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366130560468889954" /></a><br /><em>Someone wants their perfect weapon back, only she’s not coming quietly.</em><br /><br />Alexa Wells wants her life back. She’s just not sure what that life was. The memories inside her head—a stripper’s—aren’t hers, and before she humiliates herself onstage one more time, she sets out to collect the scattered pieces of her mind. The trail leads to Boston, charges of identity theft and murder, and the real bombshell: a forgotten werewolf lover who insists she’s a werewolf hybrid.<br /><br />Matt York doesn’t care that she looks at him like he’s been smoking crack between court cases. Now that he has her back he’s not about to let her go it alone, even if she can easily kick ass and take names all by herself. Amnesia only scratches the surface of her problems, and like it or not, she’s stuck with him.<br /><br />She’s also stuck with Robert Gamboldt, a venture capitalist who’s not above murdering his way to the top. He’s not about to lose his prize possession without playing dirty. It’s a simple enough offer. Be his personal assassin, or go to jail.<br /><br />With options like that, it’s enough to make a hybrid go full-blood.<br /><br /><br />To read an excerpt click <a href="http://marciacolette.wordpress.com/">here</a>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-14621908327265809962009-07-30T10:54:00.003-04:002009-07-30T11:11:06.868-04:00THE CHOSEN ONE - Released!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbs3jwzclBaFQPXRXCSbxyiDcxE47HPvgQrWGTfN7HUn_t7T_93L2qa9c_z6kLeRBP6h7xTm-wV0uyvkusmTRKbdey23dO38KrUMtosCYN5badpxHnkz4FLdnWoSweSgSSvpo3LbPzIrA/s1600-h/TheChosenOne_NEW_250.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbs3jwzclBaFQPXRXCSbxyiDcxE47HPvgQrWGTfN7HUn_t7T_93L2qa9c_z6kLeRBP6h7xTm-wV0uyvkusmTRKbdey23dO38KrUMtosCYN5badpxHnkz4FLdnWoSweSgSSvpo3LbPzIrA/s320/TheChosenOne_NEW_250.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364268796808331682" /></a><br /><br />I'm pleased to announce that my first novel THE CHOSEN ONE has been released. You can find it at Parker Publishing or as a Kindle download at Amazon.com.<br /><br />Worldly and sophisticated, Rachel Penniston thought she'd seen it all. That is, until she entered ‘The Palace’ a club where a sign warns visitors that they must be ‘comfortable with nudity or open sexuality.’<br /><br />When Clinton Scheff arrived at ‘The Palace’, the last thing he expected to do was find the woman of his dreams.<br /><br />Rachel is determined to put their encounter behind her. Achieving success has been an uphill struggle, besides should anyone find out, both their jobs and their reputations would be in jeopardy.<br /><br />Suddenly the calm of their everyday existence is shattered and Rachel and Clint find themselves in a fight to save not only their careers, but their lives.<br /><br />What they didn’t know is, before that night at ‘The Palace’, Rachel had already been chosen.<br /><br /><strong>"When men began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful and they married any of them they chose."<br /><br />Genesis 6: 1-2</strong><br /><br />Praise for 'The Chosen One'<br /><br />"Abigail McKenley is fresh, hot, and intelligent. Gripping and suspenseful, her debut novel will keep your heart racing and the pages turning to the very end. "<br />~Jax Cassidy, Author of ART OF SENSUALITY<br /><br />"Having had the pleasure of reading 'The Chosen One' in its entirety, I can say in all sincerity, Abigail McKenley is a talented fresh new voice in romance."<br />~Dyanne Davis, AWARD WINNING AUTHOR<br /><br />"With blazing hot characters and an engaging story, Abigail McKenley is definitely one to watch for!"<br />~Seressia Glass, AWARD WINNING AUTHORAbigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-50455091556211373772009-07-08T13:54:00.001-04:002009-07-08T13:56:56.153-04:00John Mayer - Human NatureThis has always been one of my favorite Michael Jackson songs. I think John Mayer did him proud. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZvrtuAmHHnI&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZvrtuAmHHnI&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&feature=player_embedded&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-84294893496123529602009-06-19T13:43:00.005-04:002009-06-19T14:10:22.984-04:00Do You Have What It Takes To Be A COUGAR?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wpBByBt5EwCiKBWlcmIOyjpdUkPgLu_Fy_BXvTckerxNzUL8pqVV40izNZ7xYXdY-LnicwIRZNeIH5PGBpQplRdn8jHdL77RhRz59Rugj3sDlOY7pz9aw3UKCUan_CE4sRjwbeJ_P58/s1600-h/cougar+tales.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6wpBByBt5EwCiKBWlcmIOyjpdUkPgLu_Fy_BXvTckerxNzUL8pqVV40izNZ7xYXdY-LnicwIRZNeIH5PGBpQplRdn8jHdL77RhRz59Rugj3sDlOY7pz9aw3UKCUan_CE4sRjwbeJ_P58/s320/cougar+tales.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5349101025197068690" /></a><br />Read <strong>COUGAR TALES</strong> and find out. <br /><br />Sandra Kitt, Evelyn Palfrey and Laura Castoro spin alluring tales inspired by the love story of actress Ruth Gordon who in 1942 married Garson Kanin, a man fifteen years her junior.<br /><br /><strong>How To Handle A Woman by Sandra Kitt</strong><br /><br />Geneva Springer is the prize at a charity auction. When a sexy man significantly younger wins her she doesn't realize that the ultimate goal is her heart.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Stormy Weather by Laura Castoro</strong><br /><br />In the aftermath of a devastating accident, Beveryly Freeman can only remember the warm smile and honey colored eyes of her youthful rescuer, Will Soloman a decorated Iraq vet and fireman. But with a thirty-something gap between their ages, can this December-May romance overcome the obstacles of age and find true happiness?<br /><br /><br /><strong>Against Her Better Judgment by Evelyn Palfrey</strong><br /><br />Judge Beverly Polk scoffs at the news that a prisoner has put a contract out on her. Private Investigator, Devon Carter, claims to be hired by an anonymous client to protect her. Judge Polk resents and resists his protection, even as he infiltrates her home, her life, and even her heart.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-37465899024679088772009-06-18T11:20:00.005-04:002009-06-18T12:08:54.856-04:00Father's Day Menu<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Uhhm2bAUv53qH294-kqdHE3yzUqU1QBM4YYbpatLFAEZMTWb48-Yrg3wLdA5Q4b3JN_4kDx4y-yEDbjmRZsCcrToiYsvaKQfWsh2eCpHfIGvHPUAFDFwBmnY6WJjoGAXF7vbcIEpvdg/s1600-h/%231+dad.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Uhhm2bAUv53qH294-kqdHE3yzUqU1QBM4YYbpatLFAEZMTWb48-Yrg3wLdA5Q4b3JN_4kDx4y-yEDbjmRZsCcrToiYsvaKQfWsh2eCpHfIGvHPUAFDFwBmnY6WJjoGAXF7vbcIEpvdg/s320/%231+dad.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348694798925428850" /></a><br />Every year for Father's Day as part of his gift, I cook DH an amazing meal from scratch. This year DS wanted in on the action and he suggested pasta. Not my first choice, but a good one nonetheless. So here goes.....<br /><br /><em><strong>Antipasti</strong></em><br /><br />Pesto Pita<br />Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Bruschetta<br /><br /><em><strong>Secondi</strong></em><br /><br />Home Made Mariana Sauce with Veal Meatballs and Fennel Sausage<br /><br /><strong><em>Contorni</em></strong><br /><br />Berry Summer Salad<br /><br /><em><strong>Dolce</strong></em><br /><br />Chocolate Tiramisu<br />Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream (Just because I want this.)<br /><br />I'll let you know how it all turns out!Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-91206387775826242512009-06-17T12:20:00.004-04:002009-06-17T12:23:34.199-04:00HOR WEDNESDAY<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5kaHQDrfed5KOhuW2I-YNByY4TVVs4wYSHn9Q1FsPmr7c9H9-gpWXPdE-QWoS6eDQ22Tfje5nG4i3BAU2CucR9rK4ioKUKGfEuXGyyOUIOWtIXzh3_zBlxFVj2C8n7xAQYpOZcvwbWzE/s1600-h/hor_logo.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5kaHQDrfed5KOhuW2I-YNByY4TVVs4wYSHn9Q1FsPmr7c9H9-gpWXPdE-QWoS6eDQ22Tfje5nG4i3BAU2CucR9rK4ioKUKGfEuXGyyOUIOWtIXzh3_zBlxFVj2C8n7xAQYpOZcvwbWzE/s400/hor_logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348332482749060434" /></a><br /><br />Come check me out <strong><a href="http://www.hookedonromance.blogspot.com">HERE</a>!</strong>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-51963109099138056602009-05-07T09:56:00.002-04:002009-05-07T10:57:37.330-04:00I'm Working TodayI'm working on the proposal for Forbidden Masala and I need to get it finished and to my agent ASAP. I love this story and can't wait to one day see it on the shelves. <br /><br />I'm in the middle of my synopsis which is by far the hardest part of every book I write but I'm persevering and I know that it will pay off in the end.<br /><br />Don't forget to drop by <a href="http://www.hookedonromance.blogspot.com">HOR</a> today. Elaine Spencer will be paying us a very special visit.<br /><br />Have a great day everyone!Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-45430203622343259752009-05-06T16:50:00.006-04:002009-05-06T16:59:56.998-04:00HOR Wednesday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVeoGADSG9yNm4JyN3JhVQB7LybyIPzt0LWJc2jX2hAcAz3CcQAv5XEE0-5re8mpplCOadhbAk26dSTlp1aSdq_p7VFmixCG4gd1qQBmHs44iT4MmEoktUcWIOVXDsLnAZooWGHJ0ulQU/s1600-h/hor_logo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVeoGADSG9yNm4JyN3JhVQB7LybyIPzt0LWJc2jX2hAcAz3CcQAv5XEE0-5re8mpplCOadhbAk26dSTlp1aSdq_p7VFmixCG4gd1qQBmHs44iT4MmEoktUcWIOVXDsLnAZooWGHJ0ulQU/s320/hor_logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332818620908647090" /></a><br />I'm at HOR today! Come and check us out <a href="http://www.hookedonromance.blogspot.com">here!</a>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-53071593227085565232009-04-28T10:24:00.012-04:002009-04-28T11:12:48.511-04:00The Chosen One<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis5XGTPqe84oCHQygSnIWndjzatcFdmXlLKB_9RsBSPTFV6Jmtwb_xLNFZIffRiQi6NKbkl8UX0MJgOY0RSaTxTwruNuoup1kgAmMYmntN_fNx6vHKYuhmoTykyqfd6ksi8uh3alWmFM8/s1600-h/TheChosenOne_NEW_250.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329759070635673250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 206px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis5XGTPqe84oCHQygSnIWndjzatcFdmXlLKB_9RsBSPTFV6Jmtwb_xLNFZIffRiQi6NKbkl8UX0MJgOY0RSaTxTwruNuoup1kgAmMYmntN_fNx6vHKYuhmoTykyqfd6ksi8uh3alWmFM8/s320/TheChosenOne_NEW_250.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>The Chosen One</strong> will be released soon, and I'm really excited about it. Starting today, stay tuned monthly for a short excerpt.<br /><br />“I have never met you, but I know you well. I am with you when you wake in the morning and I watch you as you sleep at night. I know your friends, your family, your wants and needs. My heart has soared watching you smile and hurt seeing you cry.</div><div align="center"><br />One day you will come to know me as well as I now know you. One day soon…." </div><div align="center"><br />“When men began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were born to them, the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful and they married any of them they chose”<br />Genesis 6:1-2<br /><br /><strong>I Choose You</strong>.”<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Chapter One</strong> </div><div align="left"><br />The sun was streaming through the windows when Rachel Penniston awoke in her spacious town home in Celebration, Florida. She sighed as her eyes struggled to get used to the rays that threatened her with blindness. Once again her body clock had betrayed her, but this time the disloyalty was even harder to bear because she had been roused from a particularly erotic dream that starred her, Terrence Howard and a tub of French Vanilla Cool Whip. </div><div align="left"><br />It was Saturday, and as she slowly made her way past her discarded work clothes en route to the bathroom, she wondered if life would have been less complicated had she not become a lawyer, but taught school instead as her momma had wished. </div><div align="left"><br />She smiled at her reflection in the mirror as she tried to picture herself teaching a bunch of fourth graders. She could see the headlines now, TEACHER SENTENCED TO 65 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ATTEMPTING TO BURN SCHOOL DOWN. No, teaching was definitely not her calling; she lacked the temperament and the patience to deal with a bunch of ‘bad-ass’ kids and their crazy parents. Besides, being an attorney afforded her the pleasures of a lifestyle that she had only dreamed about. Although she had the utmost respect for the men and women that chose to mold young minds, their yearly salary could not buy the Manolo’s that she loved.</div><div align="left"><br />After completing her morning ritual, she walked slowly across her bedroom and flopped onto her bed with a grateful sigh. Out of the corner of her eye she noticed the blinking red light, she pressed play. </div><div align="left"><br /><em>Girl it’s me Nicky, I haven’t heard from you since we spoke Monday and you better not back out on the club tomorrow night. Momma said she’ll watch Marcus so pick me up by ten. Call me when you get this. </em></div><div align="left"><br />She really didn't think she had the stamina to brave a night out at Bob Marley’s, but she knew better than to tell Nicole that. Nicole had been her best friend since their freshman year at the University of Central Florida and Rachel had been immediately drawn to her brash personality and her ‘I don’t give a fuck’ attitude. She was a beautiful voluptuous chocolate girl with a penchant for dyeing her hair loud colors that matched her strong character. Unfortunately, like a lot of women, a strong character was not enough to protect her from the sweet talk of a good-looking man. And after getting pregnant at the beginning of their junior year, Nicole dropped out to face the hard life of a single mother. Rachel knew how difficult it was for Nicky to find a baby-sitter for eight-year old Marcus, so despite her exhaustion, she was not going to break her word on the one night her friend had the opportunity to experience some fun that did not include the Power Rangers. </div><div align="left"><br />Standing, she straightened her shoulders and cleared her throat; she had a lot to do today. After all if she was going to go out tonight she needed to be prepared for whatever the night would bring; and her hair and nails were not going to do themselves. </div><div align="center"><br />********** </div><div align="left"><br />It was 9:15 p.m. and Rachel’s hips gently gyrated to the sounds of Black-Eyed Pea as she put the final touches on her outfit in front of her floor length mirror.<br /><em>Damn I look good</em> she said to herself while easing the delicate cloth of the short sexy brown chiffon one-shoulder Dolce & Gabbana dress over her nubile curves. The animal printed silk sheer material made her feel wild and uninhibited, while the hot pink, mirrored leather Jimmy Choo stilettos provided the perfect contrast to the amazing dress. </div><div align="left"><br />She felt rejuvenated; it was amazing how a day of pampering and shopping could re-energize both the body and soul. And as Fergie’s sultry voice started chanting My Hump she could not resist turning around and dropping it like it was hot. </div><div align="center"><br />********** </div><div align="left"><br />Rachel honked the horn outside Nicole’s town home a full half an hour past their agreed upon time. She knew she was going to get a mouthful from her rambunctious friend and she already had an excuse prepared.<br />"Damn you are always late; why the hell didn’t you call me?”<br />“There was traffic on I4 and….”<br />“Don’t even go there,” a scantily clad Nicky said cutting her off. “I know you were in your house prancing and parading around in front of your mirror instead of getting in your car and driving your ass over here. You’ve been doing it since you were eighteen and you are still doing it at twenty-seven. Now move your ass on over so I can drive.”<br />“You don’t have to drive; I know how to get to the club.”<br />Nicky shook her head as she yanked open the door of Rachel’s BMW.<br />“There’s been a change of plans, we’re not hangin’ with the Jamaicans tonight. Someone at my job told me about a new club and I want to try it out.”<br />Knowing better than to argue with her already annoyed friend, Rachel stepped out of the car and made her way around to the front passenger seat.<br />“Whatever, but this place better be live.”<br /></div><div align="left">After maneuvering Rachel’s prized vehicle through the streets of downtown Orlando, Nicky finally pulled into a parking lot in front of a non-descript building in the business district. The only thing that made the plain structure stand out from all the other ones in its surrounding area was an elegantly lit sign that read simply The Palace.<br /></div><div align="left">Despite the late hour there were cars pulling into the parking lot, and all around them well dressed men and women seemed to be climbing out and making a mad rush for the club.<br />At first glance, it was easy to mistake The Palace for your average run of the mill Saturday night hot spot. The music was loud and resonated clear into the parking area, and the queue of eager party-goers seemed to stretch at least three blocks. However, by the time Rachel and Nicky made it to the entrance it was clear that they were not in for an average experience.<br />“What the hell is this?” Rachel whispered urgently to Nicole as her eyes narrowed suspiciously at the bouncer wearing nothing but a towel.<br />“Just chill we’ll be inside soon.” Nicole said while avoiding eye contact with her best friend.<br />“Are you trying to tell me you knew this club was full of freaks? Look at the sign.”<br /></div><div align="center"><br />Welcome to <em>The Palace</em><br />You must be 21 or older to enter this establishment.<br />If you are not comfortable with nudity or open sexuality this is not the establishment for you.<br />But if you have an open mind…..Enter and Enjoy.<br /><strong>Couples: $75 Single Men: $100 Single Ladies: Free</strong> </div><div align="left"><br /><br />“If I am not comfortable with nudity…Nicole please be serious. Do you really expect me to believe that you knowingly brought me to this place knowing that my Jimmy Choos were going to be wading in a never ending pool of nasty ass semen as soon as my feet hit the damn floor? What kind of people do you work with anyway? I’m going home.” As she turned to leave, Nicole reached out and halted her escape with a firm hand on her shoulder.<br />“Rachel please, I’m sorry. But I knew that if I told you we were going to a swinger’s club you would flip. Please don’t leave,” Nicole pleaded, her usually proud voice reduced to a weak whisper. “One of the guys from work D.J’s here part-time. I like him, but he thinks I’m stuck up because I won’t come hear him spin. Do this for me Rach; you know I’ve done some crazy shit in the past for you.”<br />Just then a voice interrupted their hushed conversation.<br />“Ladies may I see some I.D?”<br />It was now their turn at the front of the line and Rachel slowly reached into her evening bag, wondering what exactly she was about to get herself into. </div>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-713114963296188192009-04-22T10:02:00.001-04:002009-04-22T10:04:38.406-04:00I'm At HOR Today!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZq8w0ZMfEj1cAPIFHi1ZAHh3r4peJnPcnPsNJ2Y-N1UIXr1kJGofmer9lol-v7MIHSvJ2p7P7Rma7p3wXUD-MsFBDxnDAaAt0Dw4pIYbyc5kHbfDO-akjnRrwkOJlxZdg1ZbYhC6q4jU/s1600-h/hor_logo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZq8w0ZMfEj1cAPIFHi1ZAHh3r4peJnPcnPsNJ2Y-N1UIXr1kJGofmer9lol-v7MIHSvJ2p7P7Rma7p3wXUD-MsFBDxnDAaAt0Dw4pIYbyc5kHbfDO-akjnRrwkOJlxZdg1ZbYhC6q4jU/s320/hor_logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327516393298807474" /></a><br />Come check me out <a href="http://www.hookedonromance.blogspot.com">here</a>!Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-63726408422965231642009-04-11T23:32:00.003-04:002009-04-11T23:39:07.119-04:00Encouraging News<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEahwQvQMlpMOBP0K_Om3c6dNCc9leGmIFqZfOOutzhnfo4Lv60PaR2vbDKjRYefDUqO_ljWNSgvzEX9Ta2M47EAiOp1Wej0Rt6OOgWSLsKaXKYdiFmPjD7rRVvL3zbA9IUnGqOKL4cD0/s1600-h/NY+Times.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEahwQvQMlpMOBP0K_Om3c6dNCc9leGmIFqZfOOutzhnfo4Lv60PaR2vbDKjRYefDUqO_ljWNSgvzEX9Ta2M47EAiOp1Wej0Rt6OOgWSLsKaXKYdiFmPjD7rRVvL3zbA9IUnGqOKL4cD0/s400/NY+Times.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5323644033925028226" /></a><br />I came across this article in an online group I belong to and decided to share. I figure we could all use the boost.<br /><br />Click the link to read the article.<br /><br /><strong><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/08/books/08roma.html">Recession Fuels Readers’ Escapist Urges</a> </strong>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-82500622477856903722009-03-25T11:48:00.001-04:002009-03-25T11:50:05.125-04:00I'm at HoR Today!Come check me out at <a href="http://www.hookedonromance.blogspot.com">www.hookedonromance.blogspot.com</a>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-3720524077333749192009-03-16T20:33:00.007-04:002009-03-16T21:11:20.695-04:00Just A Little Whine....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6JC3JZ18jrZ_kgqjcKgIErnqQ7KiAmE30w2y4kzOrXr6p42Qfm0QKSfvGGSX0psDrsl-3pWDr-buoMhsjLsNaWIIkq_tuMHgrtxx6eHkS1BZim-keOach36TzpSTPFGA3EiCFypdzu8o/s1600-h/Roadblock2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6JC3JZ18jrZ_kgqjcKgIErnqQ7KiAmE30w2y4kzOrXr6p42Qfm0QKSfvGGSX0psDrsl-3pWDr-buoMhsjLsNaWIIkq_tuMHgrtxx6eHkS1BZim-keOach36TzpSTPFGA3EiCFypdzu8o/s320/Roadblock2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313958018585741042" /></a><br />I've been busting my butt trying to get my new WIP finished and seem to be hitting roadblocks every way I turn. In the last twelve days, I've scrapped six chapters and have yet to replace them with anything worth keeping. <br /><br />In other news, I also managed to scratch my cornea and have been trying to type with one eye swollen shut. <br /><br />Based on advice from friend and fellow author <a href="http://www.seressia.com">Seressia Glass</a>, I'm going to take my synopsis and break it up into chapters. This should give me a working outline and help me get over this hump I'm in. Hopefully I'll have better news to report soon....Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-83632408329657902382009-03-06T10:58:00.008-05:002009-03-06T18:16:05.297-05:00Bestseller Lists DeMystified<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqI4oa6QC_YBRAmzyPuTHzGkS7Gpr7HDgTlTC-2C6Cn42pvh6VvTOCEQGyuJjFSQXFv5Moytu5dg3ax0JQwHWJd3pc1nmziIl95SgHaTgrvPLQbHl_xyDWWnWVOIMttvwAUqkdTOfDCRk/s1600-h/Bestseller.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqI4oa6QC_YBRAmzyPuTHzGkS7Gpr7HDgTlTC-2C6Cn42pvh6VvTOCEQGyuJjFSQXFv5Moytu5dg3ax0JQwHWJd3pc1nmziIl95SgHaTgrvPLQbHl_xyDWWnWVOIMttvwAUqkdTOfDCRk/s320/Bestseller.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310216127583742114" /></a><br />Have you ever wondered how the various bestseller lists are compiled. The amazing <strong><a href="http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/880000288/post/700041470.html">Barbara Vey </a></strong>has got some inside information over on her blog at Publisher's Weekly.Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-25522629068607923462009-03-04T10:03:00.002-05:002009-03-04T10:05:46.180-05:00I'm Over At HoR Today!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopJ0exwepasP3ZQqY3Sk3flrR0kdyi_v3Sl-XFuQDAcd5CPky0e5TRAqidbOYGO1dPz_F6ECnU3lvqH283EkBdTXOkVr5ALk8eZ-GJ_dm108dYMHTrNg9ggmf35bKXiNxXimQ5o4-oYs/s1600-h/crazy+writer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopJ0exwepasP3ZQqY3Sk3flrR0kdyi_v3Sl-XFuQDAcd5CPky0e5TRAqidbOYGO1dPz_F6ECnU3lvqH283EkBdTXOkVr5ALk8eZ-GJ_dm108dYMHTrNg9ggmf35bKXiNxXimQ5o4-oYs/s320/crazy+writer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309348947983357778" /></a><br />Blogging about my muse. Come check me out <a href="http://www.hookedonromance.blogspot.com">here</a>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-68586514241232905062009-02-18T15:11:00.002-05:002009-02-18T15:13:58.472-05:00I'm At HoR Today!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPwgInHjdoU9Qldzlk-lNE1P3TLcjO6a5xdG7_3fiF9JqgR2jJuOJZpkekWxAZLaoxFzXoCSWoMDLQtg8mFY_0t3hrY25UlEKYMiPmJCPb-dstgSqJMJw567Hdmz5r-tRlArcGpvAui1g/s1600-h/hor_logo.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPwgInHjdoU9Qldzlk-lNE1P3TLcjO6a5xdG7_3fiF9JqgR2jJuOJZpkekWxAZLaoxFzXoCSWoMDLQtg8mFY_0t3hrY25UlEKYMiPmJCPb-dstgSqJMJw567Hdmz5r-tRlArcGpvAui1g/s400/hor_logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304233202709505778" /></a><br />Come check me out <a href="http://www.hookedonromance.blogspot.com">here</a>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-17896510506311103552009-02-14T08:53:00.004-05:002009-02-14T09:08:01.821-05:00Happy Valentine's Day!We are still sick here in the McKenley household, but in spite of it all, I managed to dig up some Valentine's stalker humor. Enjoy :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz4HkzFluO9G6rqqUJnHeMwmAcn0lhwTswCmzK0LrPPGTMamaOwpBqHfNZwYpMoBxuAIvf02yL7QCeSbVqkIR0-T3jZxi5bGeUZNgpXHKCQqR9zJQqEvpKLsUGBjh7Ql9aCOtW4p__E8w/s1600-h/Valentines+Stalker.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 337px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz4HkzFluO9G6rqqUJnHeMwmAcn0lhwTswCmzK0LrPPGTMamaOwpBqHfNZwYpMoBxuAIvf02yL7QCeSbVqkIR0-T3jZxi5bGeUZNgpXHKCQqR9zJQqEvpKLsUGBjh7Ql9aCOtW4p__E8w/s400/Valentines+Stalker.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302653396980468066" /></a>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-27812519380761260322009-02-11T11:24:00.002-05:002009-02-11T11:28:08.150-05:00HoR Wednesday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKuIS7svg6w4SZXqZZfoAMUwItWkWxETDnjjjD6b2sKx3-rkd6S4E2gTOZ8ZAEyKKwrVYG663O31C9qdx_5tEtsC93ZIqWDOE_3VSzrQFhXE6K31t-qAQLEMwoSh-uYKVaygiKdtTAp_Y/s1600-h/hor_logo.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 149px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKuIS7svg6w4SZXqZZfoAMUwItWkWxETDnjjjD6b2sKx3-rkd6S4E2gTOZ8ZAEyKKwrVYG663O31C9qdx_5tEtsC93ZIqWDOE_3VSzrQFhXE6K31t-qAQLEMwoSh-uYKVaygiKdtTAp_Y/s400/hor_logo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301577422934864274" /></a><br />I am over at HoR Today! Come join me <a href="http://www.hookedonromance.blogspot.com">here.</a>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8709359485436312514.post-41487387291181206412009-02-07T11:46:00.003-05:002009-02-07T11:50:03.420-05:00Come See Me!Over at the Parker Publishing Blog!<br /><br />You can find me <a href="http://parkerpublishing.blogspot.com/">here!</a>Abigailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766419499286274002noreply@blogger.com0