The Edits & a dental procedure HAVE begun ;-p

The Guardian's Bond

Ohhhh, I am soooooo stoked!!

I received my first round of edits last week and had them back in not to long after! Woot!!

The Last story in The Other Kin Series, is coming May 2014.

I'm glad my edits came to me and I had them back to my editor 

before yesterday. 

Ohh, the drama...two teeth extracted and a bone graph done so I can have the implants.

The dentist asked me on our consult if I'd rather go with a partial, as it's close to the two back teeth and my insurance would pick more up. 

I replied nah, that's ok, I'm to tired and lazy in the morning and night to take them out, clean them and OH...remember where I put them .

My dentist and her assistant laughed and said, 'well at least you're honest.'

My oral surgeon is great ... he loves James Bond and has it going on all TVs in the office when he's working (There's one in every room). 

We were watching Casino Royale before those nifty little 'sleeping agents' worked and twighlighted me right out. 

 CH'A!! 

So, now I'm all set for the next round of edits! *Pulling my editing panties up.* 

My mouth soreness has just about dissipated, but I'm still on a liquid or 'smooth' diet and I took tomorrow off from the day job! HA, I will be well rested!

Have a great Sunday!!!!

C's Web site

Fun Drink Friday -- Pink Fizzy

Pinned from: Theberry.com

I mean does this look yummy or what!! I pinned it on Pinterest.

It's a definite try for this Spring time weather!

Pinterest -- I made it! :-)

I know...I made it right, LOL. Finally

My first project, I built a story board for my release coming in May 2014

The Guardian's Bond.

Then I made a board for my book covers, Fun Drink Friday drinks and my hobby of Organic Gardening.

So far, so good!

Go check me out at: http://www.pinterest.com/authorcasalo/

I gotta say, I think Pinterest is pretty cool. I'm a visual person, so being able to set  up a story board with pictures to show what I'm thinking is an interesting concept.

Not sure why it took me so long to hop on the Pinterest train, LOL.

Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!!

Fun Drink Friday - Strawberry Basil Margaritas

Strawberry Basil Margaritas

makes 1 pitcher, or about 8 servings

1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate
10 strawberries (or 12 if you're using smaller ones from the farmer's market or your backyard.)
8 basil leaves
2 to 2 1/2 cups tequila (gold or silver)

Empty the limeade concentrate into a pitcher. Add 2 1/2 cans of water and 1 1/2 (18 ounces, or 2 1/4 cups) cans of tequila (or a bit less, if you don't want your drinks to be quite as strong).

Hull the strawberries, slice lengthwise, and add to the pitcher. Crumple the basil a little in your hands (this will help the basil flavor release into the drink) and add it to the pitcher, too. Place the pitcher, covered, in the fridge overnight, or for at least four hours.

When you remove the pitcher from the fridge, your margaritas will be a lovely pale pink color. Now all you have to do is serve them and wait for the compliments to pour in.

This drink was posted from: Nancy Mitchell loves gardening, throwing parties, and mixing drinks. You can find more of her recipes on her blog, The Backyard Bartender.

I saw this and SPRING yelled at me LOL. It looks so yummy, the site I found this on, had many wonderful drinks. Go check them out.

The Kitchn

Releasing May 2014 - The Guardian's Bond

Wills clash when a hot Alpha and a determined Guardian come head to head about protecting their town.

Alston guardian Olivia Roven, knows how dangerous her job can be, and has felt the darkness that can tear families apart.  Rushing home to save her aunt from a Dragon Hunter, Olivia discovers a bigger plot against Alston.

Livi radiates sassiness, especially toward Tommy Moilanin, her former childhood friend, and unbeknownst to Livi…her future mate. Kept apart so she could concentrate on her training, Livi realizes how strong her bond with Tommy is.

Tommy is a Lyken warrior, strong and proud, and he makes sure Livi’s guardian side understands his dominance as their bond grows into a relationship they both yearn for.

RELEASING MAY 2014

Whiskey Creek Press Torrid

New Cover Release - The Guardian's Bond

The Guardian's Bond

BIG thanks to cover artist Gemini Judson for once again delivering an awesome piece of art!!

Releasing May 2014

with

Whiskey Creek Press Torrid

The final story of the Other Kin Series.

Who says guardians can’t be sexy, and sassy with one hell of a right hook.

Alston guardian Olivia Roven knows how dangerous her job can be, and has felt the darkness that can tear families apart.  Rushing home to save her aunt from a Dragon Hunter, Olivia discovers a bigger plot against Alston.

Livi radiates sassiness, especially toward Tommy Moilanin, her former childhood friend, and unbeknownst to Livi…her future mate. Kept apart so she could concentrate on her training, Livi realizes how strong her bond with Tommy is.

Tommy is a Lyken warrior, strong and proud, and he makes sure Livi’s guardian side understands his dominance as their bond grows into a relationship they both yearn for.

Just an FYI ...

This story is best if read in order with the other books of the Series.

The Other Kin Series

Happy Reading!!

Fun Drink Friday - The Famous Shirley Temple Drink

Photo Courtesy: © Shannon Graham

Ok, when I was a kid, I loved the Shirley Temple.

Of course my mother had no problem serving it up to me as it's non-alcoholic. 

Great drink for girl parties, weddings or other functions where kids are running around.

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

Yield: 1 Drink

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces lemon-lime soda
• 3 ounces ginger ale
• Dash grenadine
• Maraschino cherry for garnish

Preparation:

1. Pour the lemon-lime soda and ginger ale into a collins glass with ice cubes.
2. Add a dash of grenadine.
3. Stir.
4. Garnish with a cherry.

Recipe from : Cocktails

Writing Quotes

The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say.  ~Anaïs Nin

You must stay drunk on writing so reality cannot destroy you.  ~Ray Bradbury

It is impossible to discourage the real writers - they don't give a damn what you say, they're going to write.  ~Sinclair Lewis

Every author in some way portrays himself in his works, even if it be against his will. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

The best style is the style you don't notice.  ~Somerset Maugham

I write one page of masterpiece to ninety-one pages of shit. I try to put the shit in the wastebasket. ~Ernest Hemingway