Shelli Stevens

So I had mentioned my daughter got a big kick out of swimming on vacation a couple of weeks ago. The result? Her grandparents have put her in swimming lessons. Cutest thing ever. Course I have to say that since she’s my kid *Grin* What else is the cutest thing ever? Her preschool class picture she just got back. I think my daughter is on the tall side…not sure how that happened

I was tagged in another Meme by Minx Malone. So you know when I do these I put a spin on them. SO today’s will be…

Six things I want to (and WILL!) do this summer

1. Get my picture with the backdrop of the Golden Gate bridge
2. Go to Disneyland
3. Go camping
4. Take the kid on a couple of challenging hikes (for her)
5. Write a single title book
6. Lose another 5-10lbs

I’m over at Naughty and Spice today blogging about the part of my body I almost set on fire. Come join the discussion!

My friend and fellow Naughty and Spice author Amie Stuart is launching the WICKED line today at Cobblestone Press! This book is smokin’ hot! (I can attest as I got to beta read it! Yay me!) If you like cowboys and menages, this is SO up your alley.

Betsy Henley has sworn off cowboys for good, and only an invitation from a long-time crush could draw her back in to the rodeo world she left behind. She accepts, eager to find out if Alex Lucero sees her as more than his former team- roping partner’s little sister.

There’s only one problem… Alex is now roping with her ex-boyfriend, who also wants her back. How can she choose between the man she’s lusted after for years and the man she has a history with?

Then again, maybe Betsy doesn’t have to.

I’m guest blogging at Selena Illyria’s blog! Discussing…location, location, location! Drop by if you get a chance!!

http://selenaillyriasthoughts.blogspot.com

So I took a week off. Of everything. The computer (for the most part, can’t completely abandon some board/chapter stuff!), writing, the exercise (wince). But I had a great time.

My friend came to visit and we traveled all over the state and put way too many miles on my car. My daughter did a ton of swimming for the first time and LOVED it (well, throw a tiny inner tube around her and let her paddle, we call it swimming!) We had a girls night out and a girls weekend. It was just too much fun over all.

So I came back from vacationing to the new Seattle RWA website being up, having been redone by Elle (who did my site!) and I’m just loving it! Check it out–oh, and maybe consider registering for the Emerald City Writer’s Conference http://www.gsrwa.org

Discussion of a possible mini trip to Disneyland is currently on the table… (gotta love having a friend who works for the airlines!!)

Now it’s back to the exercise, writing, and laptop attached to my hip *grin*

Here’s a few pics from my week off…

I’m at Naughty and Spice today blogging about my unfortunate experience of getting hit on this weekend… come on by!

I was tagged by Shonna Brannon and Michelle Lauren to do a Meme, and since it’s been awhile…

7 movies that I’ll never get sick of

1. When Harry Met Sally
2. O Brother Where Art Thou
3. Goonies
4. French Kiss
5. Love Actually
6. Old School
7. Stripes

I’m at Naughty and Spice today blogging about getting outside more often. Drop on by if you get a chance!

So I’ve been doing a bit of happy dancing the past few days. Tempting Adam has hung in there on the best seller list at Samhain. There’s a lot of really hot books and paranormals that are out at the same time, so I’m thrilled people are still picking up my not quite erotic book! Thank you if you’re one of them! *Hugs*

I find myself in an interesting spot publishing wise. About a year ago I switched my focus to writing long books again, and stopped pumping out short stories like they were candy. But because of that choice I haven’t sold a book since…jeez, awhile now. Everything is in limbo… out for consideration. I have that free falling without a safety net feeling. And in the mean time I continue to write more, but the publishers I work with are booked way out, so if/when I do sell to them it could still be awhile before you see another one of my books *sniff* But keep your fingers crossed on the pending ones!

On the mommy front, my daughter has her first best fried. And it’s so adorable! She’s a girl at preschool, maybe 6 months younger than my daughter. They play together, hug, hold hands, and talk so much they get separated by the teacher all the time. LOL. She’s so my kid. I’m going to have to work on that over chatting thing.

I’m really getting excited, next weekend I’m getting a mini vacation. Emma Petersen is coming up for a visit and we’re doing some traveling around. Small traveling since Canada is now a passport (lame!) and gas is butt freaking expensive anyway. Grrr. But it will be good to have a bit of a break. Although (and she gets so annoyed by this!) I will bring my computer and write at night. It’s habit and prime writing time!

Have a great upcoming weekend!

(My piggy bank after getting gas!)

I’m guest blogging over at Of Ink and Quill today! Discussing sensual romance and erotic romance, and where I think I fall. I also talk about writing my very first love scene.