Last week was silly. This week is sublime, at least in my estimation. I hope you enjoy. I’ll be back soon. Are you missing me?

We’re headed to the port at Ft. Lauderdale this morning. We board a bit later than noon, life boat drill four-ish, and we sail out at 5:00 pm EST. This is the ship I’m sailing on. CLICK HERE. Yes, I’ll take pictures. Yes, I’ll post them when I get back. Yes, I’ll miss all of you! Yes, I’ll find something cool for February’s contest.

Ya’ll be good! See you in two weeks, unless I manage to jump on line at some point during!

Ya’ll just thought I was gone! My evil lurks. I have no clue where I am today. This was posted way back before I ever left. *bwahaha* I dare you not to boggle.

Hello, world! This is me happy dancing. I finished revisions yesterday afternoon and sent the MS off to Ms. Editor. I rewrote on long scene that was….a narrative summary and boring. I hope it’s better now. I think it is. And I finished just in time! Today is laundry and last minute errands and then packing! I can sit back and enjoy the road trip with Lawyer Guy with a clear conscience. (I’d planned on continuing revisions in the car if I needed to!) And I can dive into revisions on SEASON OF THE WITCH while I’m cruising. When I get home, it’s back to work on FAERIE FOOL.

But for now? It’s time to celebrate! Appletinis and margaritas on me, gang!

If I have time betwixt and between, I’ll try to arrange for brunch tomorrow. No promises, though. And maybe I can leave some surprises for y’all while I’m gone. Time. It all depends on time.

EDIT: OMG! Ms. Editor already returned my revisions. I’m doing line edits! w00t! Looks like I WILL be working on the drive but that’s okay! If the writing gods are happy, I may have a release date by the time I get back. I’m not holding my breath, but I can hope!

So…I thought Kelly Osbourne had really cute hair when she was on Dancing With the Stars. While technically a “pixie” cut (Lord but I hated that style when I was kid!), she wore it with great effect. It was so versatile. So…I loaded some pics like these on the iPhone and took them to Rhonda today.

Yep. I took the plunge. I decided on drastic. The good news? My hair grows incredibly fast. The best news, I love the cut and style! Comments from the shadow gallery?

I want to be this lady when I grow up. Srsly!

Off to the hairdresser in a bit. Still not sure what I’m going to do. Rhonda and I will discuss it. I have pics on the iPhone for inspiration. I’ll keep y’all posted.

Pandemonium! Time is flying and I’m running out of it! Yikes!!!!!

Today I’m getting Drover (my Toyota Highlander) serviced for the drive to Florida. Tomorrow is my hair cut. In between, I have to get my books for the Traditional category sorted, packed and ready to be mailed. Oh. And laundry. Cleaning. Mailing. Grocery shopping to make sure the critters have food while we’re gone. I suppose that means the two-legged ones staying behind, too.

At some point, I also have to start and finish revisions. Uhm…yeah. I’m…sucking hind tit on that bit of my To-Do list. *sigh* I don’t even want to look at my RSS feeder. The last time I did, I was behind like 40 posts on the blogs I follow. Twitter? Facebook? Never heard of ‘em! I guess this is my way of weaning from the the net for the trip! LOL. (And if worse comes to worse, I can revise while LG drives Saturday and Sunday.)

Okay, question for today….go look at the ABOUT page and take a gander at my photo. Should I have my hairdresser trim to the same ol’-same ol’? Or should I do something drastic?

I finally got around to reading the first Blaze: Blazing Bedtime Stories, released last Valentine’s day. Shush. I know I’m slow. I’m old, too, so there!

From the back of the book:

These Valentine’s Day stories have Blazingly happy endings…

Once Upon a Bite by Kimberly Raye

Beauty and the beast–in the bedroom! When wolfishly irresistible Matt Keller lands in Skull Creek, Texas, Shay Briggs sees a hunky beast who needs her taming touch.

My, What a Big…You Have! by Leslie Kelly

Scarlett Templeton doesn’t believe in fairy tales. That is, until she meets a sexy rogue in the woods, on her way to Grandmother’s house….

Sexily Ever After by Rhonda Nelson

Ugly duckling Juliet only wants to be a femme fatale. Little does she guess that a chance meeting with hottie Gareth will inspire her to reveal her sexy swanlike plumage–and a lot more–before long!

The premise woven through these three stories is Cupid. I did mention this was the Valentine’s Day entry last year, right? Well, Cupid is falling down on the job and there’s a website, kissmyasscupid.com, features three ladies who are down on romance. Cupid is determined to change their minds.

These novellas read quick, when you have time to read! (I don’t at the moment. ) I do wish I’d read this book before reading MORE BLAZING BEDTIME STORIES with Leslie Kelly’s addition to that volume. Her “My What A Big,,,You Have!” sets the stage for the second story. I always enjoy Leslie’s work and this story is no different.

Kimberly Raye’s story was intriguing and well-written and Matt is…hot! And I sympathized with Rhonda Nelson’s heroine, Juliet!

This was a fun read if you happen to run across it. It’ll go on the shelf because…uhm…Leslie.

HOLY MOLY! I just saw the Amazon price. This book new, really is listed for what the graphic says, from an Amazon-approved seller. Used? A penny. LOL! Go figure.

See larger image Blazing Bedtime Stories: Once Upon A Bite\My, What A Big...You Have!\Sexily Ever After (Harlequin Blaze) (Mass Market Paperback) By (author) Kimberly Raye, Leslie Kelly, Rhonda Nelson List Price: $4.99 USD New From: $33.88 In Stock Used from: $0.01 In Stock

I…words fail me. Just sayin’.

Yeah, I’m showing my age here, but I remember the original A-Team and watched it religiously. As fond as I am of the nostalgia, I am looking forward to the 2010 edition starring Bradley Cooper as Lt. Templeton ‘Faceman’ Peck, Liam Neeson as Col. John ‘Hannibal’ Smith, Sharlto Copley as Capt. ‘Howling Mad’ Murdock, and a mohawked Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson as Sgt. Bosco ‘B.A.’ Baracus. So, today’s brunch is a mixed bag of the stars of the new version. First, the original A-Team and the new “kids” on the block:

And here are the new stars, Bradley Cooper and Liam Neeson.

Sharlto Copley starred in “District 9″ and Quinton Jackson is a mixed martial arts champion (a la Mr. T, in the original. )

This movie comes out in June! I can’t wait. Hope ya’ll enjoy.