MIDNIGHT SNACK TIME!

First, thanks to the Goddess Fish peeps - Judy and Marianne - for hosting my party! Smoooochies!!

I want to thank ALL OF YOU who have commented on my blog posts, bought my e-book or plan to buy the print copy when it becomes available. I also want to thank Cheryl St. John, Sharon Mignerey and Jacquie Rogers for "stopping in" and sharing their insights of an author's life and work. I want to thank Astraea Press - publisher Stephanie Taylor, editors Brieanna Robertson and Audrey Jamieson, cover artist Elaina Lee, marketing director Alice Bennett and proofreader Elise McCallister, for their hard work. I have to thank my family -- husband, daughter, Dad, sisters and brothers, nieces and nephews -- plus friends of all kinds -- from the Crabs to the OFE to the Wonsies to the SHUpeeps to the "Lunch Girls" and everyone else too!

And I have to thank God most of all for this wonderful blessing.

I planned a midnight snack of hot chocolate ... mmmmmmmmmmm ... plus a shortbread cookie. Or two. ;-) My favorite type of cookie is shortbread. There's something about that buttery crunch that crumbles and almost melts in your mouth. Add a squiggle of chocolate and it's even better.

I'll be drawing prizes and will contact the winners as soon as possible. Again, THANK YOU so much! Please keep in touch -- through my author website blog or Double Crossing for more information, for future books or exciting news, or my Facebook page. I use Twitter - @megmims - also.

A Whole New Meaning to DOUBLE CROSSING!

by Jacquie Rogers

Congratulations to

Meg Mims

whose new book, Double Crossing, is for sale today!!! 

I've known Meg for many years, starting when we where both newsletter editors for our respective local chapters.  We've only actually met once in the dozen years we've been friends, but I've alwas been a bit awestruck by her talent.  Now her first book is released and I'm really tickled that it finally happened for her  The readers of the world are in for a huge treat!

Double Crossing is a mystery set in the Old West, mostly on the Transcontinental Railroad.  This is such a unique concept that I just had to send Meg my opinion.  (I always send Meg my opinion whether she wants it or not--usually not.) 

“Lively, witty, and edge-of-your-seat suspenseful, Double Crossing is a wonderful read.”  

Now that the cork is out of the barrel, we're in for a bunch of entertaining books by Meg Mims. :)  So buy Double Crossing, read it, and hang onto your hat because more's coming!

As for me, I'm a lowly scribe as well.  I have two current releases: Much Ado About Marshals (more information on my website) and the other is a fantasy romance, Faery Merry Christmas.  After you buy Double Crossing, I'd be honored if you'd check out my books, too. :)

How about a few Old West philosophy?  This is philosophy we can understand.  As John Wayne said, "Talk slow, talk low, and don’t talk too much."

• Fast is good but accurate is better.
• Never kick a cow patty on a hot day.
• If you’re riding ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and again to see if they are still there.
• Never corner something meaner than you.
• If your Horse ain't wanting to go there, neither should you.
• Shoot straight and speak the truth.
• Never joke with mules or cooks as they have no sense of humor.
• Don't drink downstream from the herd.
• Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.
• Keep all skunks, bankers & lawyers at a distance.
• Don't go milkin' your neighbors cow.

And there we go--wisdom from those who earned it the hard way.

Best of luck with your writing career, Meg.  May your saddle never slip.

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July 2011: Much Ado About Marshals