A Life Challenge~ Quit Smoking

A life you live has all sorts of challenges- one of which I'm going through is a toughie. To quit smoking! Yeah some who aren't smokers think "Just put them down and walk away".... Not so easy my friends~ at least not for me. So I am trying these Vapes. One such place I'm looking at is The Vape Bros. I may end up putting some review of different e-Vapes, e-liquids, and sites up here- but this is one that seems fair priced so far! I'll keep you updated as we discover this new electronic world! 

Wow! Been a while!

It has been a while has it not? Since I last posted here. Things have done a huge turn about in my life, and I apologize for ignoring the blog (especially since I have like 3 others ooops). I have started writing again, when I can find the time that is. I have been editing for five Houses. Which is nice, and hard at the same time. :) I have become separated... yeah that's a story I'm not getting into. So I have been a very busy bee... lol. Oh yes and can't forget the relearning how to be a single parent. That's strange, harsh, and compelling all at the same time!

Ok well I am off to get kidlet number two from the bus stop! Have a great one my friends!

Zoe Archer! Upcoming Releases! Come support her!

Zoe Archer has an upcoming release folks! The title is Half Past Dead and it comes out on December 29th! Her story “The Undying Heart” is the PREQUEL to her upcoming series The Blades of the Rose series that will release in:

Warrior – September 2010

Scoundrel – October 2010

Rebel – November 2010

Stranger – December 2010

That’s right folks- a book a MONTH! What a series! No need to wait for 6 months or a year for the next release! What more can you ask for? So definitely look for the release for this upcoming author! Here is a sneak peak for Decembers release:

The Undying Heart by Zoe Archer – Samuel Reed had no idea magic existed, until it almost destroyed him. Thirsting for vengeance against the enemy who made him something less than human, Sam returns to England and crosses paths with Cassandra Fielding. His best friend’s little sister has become a fearless woman on a dangerous mission of her own. And against all odds, she sees past what he’s become, and stirs a desire he thought he’d lost forever…Simon Says by Bianca D’Arc – Special Forces soldier Simon Blackwell ended his affair with Mariana Daniels three years ago, but he hasn’t stopped protecting her. Mariana has no knowledge of the dark, deadly creatures that lurk in the forest surrounding her clinic, or of the mysterious powers that make Simon the only one who can defeat them. But soon he’ll have no choice but to reveal the truth, and urge her to trust in an explosive passion that never faded.

I am looking forward to this! I love Bianca D’Arc, and I LOVE finding new authors! Join me in supporting these two great women!

Christine and Ethan Rose Contest!

How would you like 2 SIGNED books by Christine and Ethan Rose? And a cool Bookmark? Then it is simple! Come here- http://neverendingshelf.blogspot.com/2009/10/interview-with-fiana-contest.html and enter! Nice, simple, and sweet!

Do you think....?

Here is one for you!

If you are a parent, do you think that it is ok for you to not like your friends kids? How about the way that they raise their kids? Does that make you a bad friend?

The reason this is brought up, and remember that this is a personal blog and in no way a voice for my site unless it is used as such, is because a friends kids are just out and out ticking me off. I am visitinig with an older friend, and this ... younger friend comes over with her three kids. We have had issues prior with her children. I am the "evil" person because the kids are brought to me to be disciplined. Yeah, thats right. She does not deal with her own kids. She brings them to me to be disciplined. Why you may ask? Because she has BAYBAYs (Bad A** Youngsters), who do not respect her nor listen to her. Big surprise right?

Well, I have been steadily getting sick of it all. All the drama, the annoyance, and the hassle. And trust me you can tell I am getting annoyed. The last of my patience is gone. She brings them over griping, moaning, and complaining- and here lately when they do something to me or mine and I go to discipline them I get attitude from her. I am done. Enough is enough. This is just getting out of hand with her, her kids, and my children (who are not angels themselves, but decently behaved) are learning bad things from them.

I DO NOT like children lying to me. Yet she teaches hers to lie to everyone. That they do no wrong, what is wrong is everyone elses fault. Yeah that is right. You read it right. I am just to that point where I am ready to stop it all. I Am tired of being the "responsible parent" of children that have two parents who are just too lazy to deal with their own kids! What do you think? Have a similair situation? Go ahead! Vent here! I don't mind! ;-) My vent is now over!

Help Alyssa Day Donate to charity!

I am a dog lover! All of my animals are rescues and I volunteer down at our local pound. Alyssa Day is offering to add a dollar to her donation to her local Pug Donationn for every comment that is on the Fire and Ice blog under her post! Here is the link: Fire and Ice ! So go and comment and have some fun with it! What breed of dog is YOUR man like? Why? And while you are laughing your way through your comment( as I did! ) know that you are helping out homeless dogs!

I am a guest blogger!

I am guest blogging on Sara Taney Humphreys blog! Come to http://amoveoromanceseries.blogspot.com/ sat hi, comment, or just ask a question! Or just come find out about HowlingGoodBooks.com and how we got started!

HowlingGoodBooks.com is looking for reviewers!

HowlingGoodBooks.com is on the outlook for reviewers. Do you LOVE to read? Are you always looking for new authors? Would you like to get FREE books? Then come by HGB and check out how to apply! http://www.howlinggoodbooks.com/index.php?id=43

Hi all! New News!

It has been a while since I have blogged I know. BUT I have been busy! I have launched a new review site- www.HowlingGoodBooks.com , I have started working with Phoenix Rising Promotions, and I have started editing! I am a busy busy woman! So here is a heads up- I will start promoting authors on here with promos of their books, the authors that I represent on PRP. Looking for a promotions manager? go to:
www.phoenixrisingpromotions.com

Looking for the best new review site out there? go to:
www,HowlingGoodBooks.com

HGB is accepting applications for reviewers, and we are taking manuscripts for review. We are open for contests and interviews. We also have information for advertising with us!

If you wish to advertise email:
general@howlinggoodbooks.com

Want your book reviewed? email:
reviewcoordinator@howlinggoodbooks.com

Want to apply to be one of our volunteer reviewers and review books?
general@howlinggoodbooks.com

And a new publisher is here folks! Valkyrie Publishing! Valkyrie covers all genre and all heat levels! Looking for a publisher? Trying to get your work and name out there? then send your submission or questions to:
submissions@valkyriepublishing.com

Well I believe that is all for now people! I hope you will check it all out! Have a great week!

Looking for Nike online?

I was looking for something for the husband online. You know you men are hard to shop for, your toys just get more expensive! Any way I was looking and found this site , there is a bit for everyone. Girls, boys, Men, women, shoes, clothes, bags, everything Nike; you name it; it is there. I definitely bookmarked this site!

I never really thought about it before, to be honest. My husband is, very much, a name brand kind of guy. He loves Nike, Tommy, and other name brands. I just hit the jackpot for the next few holidays! If you are looking for a one stop shop center for Nike ANYTHING- jackets, bags, shoes, clothes, swimwear, or even sunglasses this is the site for you! I think this site just saved me some trips to the mall in the next town over! Trying to save some time and gas running all over town looking for something? Check this out! I am not disappointed, I don't think you will be either!

HowlingGoodBooks Review site

I am opening a review site- www.howlinggoodbooks.com . It launches on August 10th! We are accepting authors and publishers of all genres. We will be reviewing YA and Adult books. Looking for a review site that will cover it all, check us out! Are you a self published author or a publishing company? Check us out or email me at nicholandria@yahoo.com! We offer unbiased opportunities to have your work reviewed.

I also have a beta reading group for authors that could use some more authors. What is a Beta reading group? It is a group of readers that work with authors giving opinions on their work, what it could use, what works, ect to help get the authors ready to send the manuscript to the publishers. We are the group that tries to help authors be prepared by giving them our opinions, and working through what areas may be a little rough.

So if you need something reviewed, or if you are looking for help putting the final touches on a manuscript, feel free to contact me!

If you could be a cat what would you be?

Can you answer the question above? If so then you should go to

http://amberkatze.blogspot.com/2009/06/author-intervew-contest-with-rachel.html and enter the contest to try to win ANY book of your choice by Rachel Vincent! Come Join me! This is only happening until Sunday the 5th of July so hurry!There are other ways that you can enter to win! Come check it out!

Rachel Vincent giveaway at Book Reviews by Jess!

Book Reviews by Jess is having a release day giveaway for Rachel Vincents Prey! If you haven't read the series you should! So go run out and buy your copies! This is book four! And I would say the hype just isn't enough! Here's the link for you to check out this awesome contest! Many ways to enter!
http://bookreviewsbyjess.blogspot.com/2009/07/happy-release-day-contest-prey-werecats.html

Interview, Chat and Contest with Author Faith Hunter

Interview, Chat and Contest with Author Faith Hunter

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Release Party, Chat and Kindle 2 Contest with Author Rachel Vincent

Release Party, Chat and Kindle 2 Contest with Author Rachel Vincent

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Beta Reading group

Wow! I started a beta reading group a while back, and it is taking off with a bang! I have recieved more intrest for readers than I truly expected! And now I need more authors! Never thought I would say that!

I have enjoyed meeting new people, and I love to help! So when I got into reviewing books, and meeting new authors, I thought to myself THIS is what I can do! I can help authors by giving them good, honest feedback!

I set up a small beta reading group, and let some of the new authors that I had been working with know that I could offer them honest opinions of their work- good, bad, and OMG that was GREAT! I enjoy being the go-between to the authors and fans, it has been a wonderful experience!

And now I have started a yahoo group to help me keep up with the readers! I still act as go between, the authors email me thier manuscripts, and I send them out, but with the use of the yahoo group it allows for me to keep track of the readers, their likes, dislikes, and ages alot easier. It also helps me keep up with what is age appropriate. Since I do help with YA and "all age" books, I keep teens on board as well so that those authors have input from the age group that they have in mind as they write!

So if you are an author who wants honest opinions, regardless of whether this is your first or fifteith book, or maybe just you first in a specific genre, then feel free to email me!

nicholandria@yahoo.com

and in the Subject line put- Manuscript for beta

we cover all genres! And welcome all authors!

Diana Rowland is at BBB until the 16th!

Diana Rowland is at BBB until the 16th of June offering 9 great prizes!

1- $100 Amazon Gift card

5- $20 Amazon gift Cards

3- Signed Marked of the Demon

These are great prizes people! And there are so many chances to win! It's easy! And no purchase nessecary! Real People win real prizes! What more can you ask for?!?!?! Oh wait I know! The LINK! Ok folks here it is! And don't forget to say Nicole Hicks sent you!

http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=8139

Diana Rowland is at BBB!

Diana Rowland is at BBB offering some GREAT prizes! Who wouldn't love a free book? Or a 20 dollar gift card? Or a 100 dollar gift card? Come one come all! Its easy as always to enter to win! The more entries- the more chances you have! Just follow the link!

http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=8139

Last chance for the iPod Touch!

It is the last day for the iPod Touch contest at Bitten by Books with Sara Humphreys! You only have until 11:59 pm tonight! If you haven't entered yet then hurry up! It's your last chance! follow the link below and see the multitude of ways to enter! And don't forget to say Nicole H. Sent you!

http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=7829

Sara Humphreys and an 8 gig iPod Touch!

Sara Humphreys is still at BBB until the 10th of June at 11:59 pm offering everyone a chance to win an 8 gig iPod Touch! That’s right! It is a Second generation iPod Touch! And there are a TON of ways to enter to win! Come one come all to the most fun contests on the web! Free stuff! And people REALLY DO WIN! Want your chance? Then follow the link below:

http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=7829

And tell them Nicole H. sent you! What could it hurt? It’s free! FREE I tell ya!