Web Work

I'm working on my new web site and am currently on the 4th version of the design. I like all of them equally and find it hard to decide between them all. So I wonder . . . what elements do you look for when looking up a web site? What information do you want your favorite authors to share?

Inquiring minds want to know!

xoxo,
bex

Book Browsing

I was at the book store tonight and took a more-than-leisurely stroll through my favorite sections. I knew of at least one book I wanted to buy but I was hankering for something in addition and had a hard time putting my hands on just the right book to satisfy my craving. Either the back cover blurb didn't grab me or the setting wasn't right or the opening page didn't strike my fancy. I really struggled but then settled on the work of a writer I had always wanted to try but hadn't yet had the chance to read. The title was a little lackluster but the cover art was gorgeous, which is what made me look twice. The back cover blurb was interesting, but it was the book's first few pages that really sold me.

So . . . when you're looking for someone new to read, what makes you decide to pick up that author's book in your local bookstore? Inquiring minds want to know!!

xoxo,
bex

Guys and Attractive Quirks

So I've been working on my latest book and I am in love with the premise and just want so badly to do the book justice. But there are some things that, as I write, just don't feel right with the book. I had a beta reader run through the first few chapters and offer some feedback, most of which I plan to incorporate because she was able to come at the 'problems' from a different angle and help provide solutions I hadn't considered. I am much excited to put those new kinks into the story.

There is one piece to the story still giving me some trouble, however, and it's that I haven't yet come up with the right ingredients for my heroine's love interest. He's a likeable enough guy, but I want him to be someone that all my readers will fall in love with, not just my lead character. So I'm asking you -- what traits do you love in the guys you love? What kinds of attractive quirks can I infuse in her crush that would make you melt? Inquiring minds want to know!

xoxo,
bex

Music I'm Digging - New Kids

For me, these guys are the Old Kids who are New again. Back in the day, Jordan was my favorite but in this new incarnation I must say, I'm digging Donnie. Who knew he could rap like that?! I love his raspy rap voice and that hint of a Southie accent, which makes me think Click, Click, Click is my favorite track on the new CD.

It never fails that trends cycle through. We see it in fashion, books, music, hairstyles, design . . . suddenly what's old is new again.

What about you? Do you have an old favorite something that's new and en vogue again? Inquiring minds want to know!

xoxo,
bex

September!

Ugh. September is suddenly here. I am such a summer baby and I always have a hard time when school starts again and the season begins to change. I have had to come up with little incentives to help me transition from summer fun to colder weather and the best incentive I came up with is football. I actually like watching the sport but I enjoy the pomp and circumstance around it, too. The food, social gathering, competition, emotion, excitement -- it's all good!

Not to mention that a quarterback is my most favorite kind of man-in-uniform!

What about you? What are some of your fall favorites? Inquiring minds want to know!

xoxo,
bex