Showing posts with label Thursday Thirteen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thursday Thirteen. Show all posts

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Thirteen HOT Book Covers


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I was talking to Megan yesterday about things that make me buy books. I love a clever title, a blurb goes a long way to selling, but there are times I just can NOT resist a great cover.

Let me share thirteen I love, in no particular order:















What are some of your favorite covers?

Thursday, July 14, 2011

Thirteen Things I Love About Summer!


Hey all .... it's Mysti. I've been AWOL (and thanks go out to Megan who's been doing this all on her own the past several weeks), but I'm back and am celebrating summer.

How can you not love summer? Here are some reasons why I do (in totally random order):

1. Sexy guys in very little clothing. Yum.



2. Home grown tomatoes, warm from the vine.



3. Warm sunshine!



4. Fresh fruit in season.


5. Flowers in my garden.


6. Long walks without freezing my can.


7. Longer days!


8. Happy kidlet.


9. Green growing things.


10. Vacations


11. Butterflies



12. Ice Cream


13. Barbecues



What do you love about summer?

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Thursday Thirteen: Books!



Thirteen FABULOUS Books I've Read Recently:

1. Ashley Drake, Zombie Hunter by Dana Fredsti

My heart is STILL pounding after reading this one. I'm not usually into the zombie thing, but the author's warped sense of humor appealed to me when I read the excerpts, and I can't express how much I enjoyed this book.

2. The Search by Nora Roberts

I'm a sucker for good romances and dog stories, and this book combines them both along with a little mystery. It satisfied me on several levels.

3. The Vampire and the Virgin by Kerrelyn Sparks

Honestly, I like all the Kerrelyn Sparks books, but this one in particular really tickled my fancy. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. What's not to like about tortured heroes and strong women?

4. One Tough Marine by Paula Graves

Any time I want a decent suspense novel, I turn to Paula Graves. She's one of my fave romantic suspense authors. This book had a sexy marine in it, so is one of my faves.

5. Lessons for Teacher by Emma Jay
Holy WOW! This story had it all -- smoking hot sex scenes and a story with meat. If you want a quickie to really get the libido going and make your heart sigh, this is the one.

6. Rough Justice by KyAnn Waters

I really love a good menage story, and KyAnn Waters is one of my absolute favorite erotic romance authors -- mix the two together and what do you get? A fabulously hot, wildly romantic story. Oh yeah...

7. Soulless by Gail Carriger

I'm not a big fan of steampunk, but I really enjoyed this book more than I thought possible. Maybe because it included plenty of my fave paranormal critters as well? Regardless, I highly recommend it.

8. The Spurned Viscountess by Shelley Munro

I'm not usually one for historical romance, but Shelley Munro is one of my fave authors, so I gave it a shot. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and I bet you will, too!

9. Shadow of the Sheikh by Nina Bruhns

Oh WOW! This series is amazing! If you like paranormal romance, and wish there was something out there just a little different, then grab this book (and the one before it). Incredible!

10. Tall, Dark And Wolfish by Lydia Dare

Speaking of good paranormal romance, here's another series I love. Lydia Dare is one amazingly talented author... I can't get enough of her.

11. Surrender At Sea by Becca Dale

An eBook that tickled my funny bone, touched my heart and really got the blood pounding. What more could I ask for?

12. Banging the Superhero by Rebecca Royce

HA! I admit, this book's title is what made me pick it up -- but I wasn't sorry. Snarky humor, lots of heat and a solid plot really made it worth every penny.

13. Protect and Serve: Badge Bunny by Cynthia Sax

Short and SO fun! If you want a quickie to make you grin and heat you up from the inside out, this is the story for you.

What about you? What books can you recommend for me?

As an aside -- the post right below this one is one with a contest entry -- you can enter to win a $10 Amazon GC just by commenting. Plus, there are pictures of a hottie to enjoy :-)

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Thursday Thirteen: Movies



My Thirteen Favorite Movies


In no particular order, other than the way they came to mind...

1. While You Were Sleeping

What's not to love? It's sweet, it's funny, it's romantic.



2. The Princess Bride

Again, funny, sweet and romantic. Did I mention funny?



3. Ever After

Hmmm... funny, sweet, romantic. I'm sensing a theme.



4. Better Off Dead

HA! This one isn't sweet (though it is funny and romantic in a terribly warped fashion).



5. Notting Hill

Yeah.. back to sweet, funny and romantic again



6. Cat Ballou

I've loved this movie as long as I can remember.



7. Fiddler on the Roof

How can you not love this clever, fun movie?



8. Undercover Blues

One of the funniest movies I've ever seen.



9. Return of the King

I loved this movie (though I admit to skipping most of the Frodo parts)



10. Back to the Future

The first one. The other two were okay ... but the first one? Absolutely fabulous!



11. Star Wars

Yeah, I know ... it's called "A New Hope" now, but when I was kid? It was just "Star Wars" and it changed the whole movie scene.



12. Serial Mom

Seriously warped. Seriously funny.



13. Dead Poets Society

"Oh Captain, my Captain."



What about you? What movies would you add to my list?

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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Thursday Thirteen: Promotion

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I admit it...since "Shut Up & Kiss Me" releases in TWO WEEKS (!!), I have promotion on the brain. So today, I'm blogging about thirteen ways I'm going to promote my upcoming release for "Shut Up & Kiss Me".

1. A virtual tour with Goddess Fish Promotions.

2. My awesome book video!

3. An interview at Whipped Cream Reviews in June.

4. Visiting promotional loops and chatting about it.

5. A contest on our website (still forthcoming).

6. Banner ads on various romance sites.

7. Visiting on friend's blogs and having guest posts (anyone want me to come visit?)

8. Talking ad nauseum about it here, because I'm a little excited!

9. Bookmarks and other promo items to offer in giveaway bags, etc.

10. Sending out a press release.

11. Posting excerpts at various excerpt only blogs.

12. Writing and publishing MORE stories -- because that's always good for your backlist!

13. Begging shamelessly for help from my bloggy friends to share the news. (*G*)

What do you do for promotion? I'd love any advice!

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Thursday Thirteen: Christmas Cookies



I have baking for Christmas on the brain, so thought I'd share some recipes from my fave all time recipe site, www.allrecipes.com -- just click on the photo to get the recipe if you're interested!

13. Delicious Christmas Cookies



12. Christmas Molasses Cookies



11. Christmas Ornament Cookies



10. Christmas Cornflake Wreath Cookies



9. Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookie Logs



8. Holly Berry Cookies



7. Peanut Butter Cup Cookies



6. Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars



5. Festive Shortbread



4. Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies



3. Holiday Biscotti



2. Gingerbread Cookies I



1. Turtle Bars