Tuesday, September 30, 2014

IWSG - If it's not one thing.... (Writing entry)


Welcome, fellow IWSG'ers!  October is my favorite month, mainly because it's smack dab in the middle of fall, my favorite season.  In my mind, it doesn't get any better than cool days, changing leaves, and hot cider.

Fall also marks a return to my day job, and a shift in attitude.  Summers are laid-back and easy-going, but when the fall semester begins, I hit the ground running and don't stop until December.

No matter your career stage, be it unpublished author or multi-published superstar, it can be really easy to get caught up in work.  When you have deadlines, self-imposed or otherwise, it seems like every free moment is devoted to working toward that goal.

I'm not going to say that hard work is a bad thing.  Far from it.  But when we spend all day, every day working (day job, errands, chores, writing) it leaves no time for fun.  And if you're anything like me, down-time and fun help to rejuvenate my creativity.

I've been spending a lot of time working lately, and not a lot of time relaxing.  I've justified this because of my day job and looming deadlines, but I need to slow down and take time for myself.  If you find yourself in the same boat, I encourage you to do the same!

This is my entry for the IWSG Guide to Publishing and Beyond.  I give permission for this entry to be included in the anthology.  Here's my bio: Lara Lacombe writes romantic suspense with a scientific twist for Harlequin Romantic Suspense.  She blogs at www.laralacombe.com and loves to chat with readers!

Friday, September 26, 2014

Celebrate the Small Things - Fiddle Dee Dee edition


Happy Friday!  I hope you all had a good week.  I wish I could tell you that I've been up to something exciting, but during the week I just go to work and then come home and write.  Not exactly a thrilling time, but I'm not complaining.

This weekend, I'm looking forward to spending time with friends and family. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the release of the movie Gone With The Wind, and one of my area movie theaters is showing it on the big screen on Sunday.  I'm going with a group of friends and family, which should be fun.  I watched it on the big screen years ago with my mom, and it'll be nice to see it again.

What are you up to this weekend?  Did you have a good week?  Tell me about it!

If you've been reading my blog, you know that Fridays are reserved for a post where I celebrate the little things that have happened during the week. This is a blog hop hosted by VikLit, and it's one of my favorite blogging things to do.  I encourage you to check out her blog and the full list of participants, because who doesn't love reading about good things?

Monday, September 22, 2014

Friday, September 19, 2014

Celebrate the Small Things - Friday edition


Hi folks!  It's Friday, which means it's time to celebrate the small things!

This week, I'm celebrating the fact that I made it through another week.  My local RWA group meets tomorrow, and I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and filling up on good writing vibes.


What are you celebrating this week?

If you've been reading my blog, you know that Fridays are reserved for a post where I celebrate the little things that have happened during the week. This is a blog hop hosted by VikLit, and it's one of my favorite blogging things to do.  I encourage you to check out her blog and the full list of participants, because who doesn't love reading about good things?

Monday, September 15, 2014

Monday Motivation - I feel pretty...

This is Belle, our cranky old lady.  She's 18, but still feisty as ever.  This week, I encourage you to adopt Belle's attitude--do whatever makes you happy!

Friday, September 12, 2014

Celebrate the Small Things - Gardening edition


It's that time again!  Let's celebrate!

This week, I'm celebrating the mums that I bought and planted in my flower pots.  I planted dark burgundy mums for my front pots, and a friendly orange mum for my back pot.  I'm hoping they'll bloom soon so I can share pictures with you all!

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I hope mine will look this good! :)
The weather has finally turned cooler here, and I'm hoping this marks a turn into fall.  I'm tired of sweating :)

What are you celebrating this week?

If you've been reading my blog, you know that Fridays are reserved for a post where I celebrate the little things that have happened during the week. This is a blog hop hosted by VikLit, and it's one of my favorite blogging things to do.  I encourage you to check out her blog and the full list of participants, because who doesn't love reading about good things?

Friday, September 5, 2014

Celebrate the Small Things - Monkey edition


Yay--the weekend is here!  Not that it was a long week, seeing as how Monday was a holiday.  Still, it's nice to ease back into work after a vacation, don't you think? ;)

There's lots to celebrate this week!  I got the cover for LETHAL LIES, my December release, and I love it!  The Harlequin art department did a fantastic job (as usual).  I just filled out the Art Fact Sheet for my May release, and I can't wait to see what they come up with next!

They're a little taller than this guy :)
I'm also celebrating that tonight, I'm going to see a Beatles cover band with Mister and some friends.  The band is called Me and My Monkey, and I saw them several years ago.  They were great, and I'm looking forward to seeing them again. They're playing at a BBQ place, which means there will be good food along with good music.  How could I pass that up?

I'm going to try to get my pictures off the camera and on the computer this weekend, so be on the lookout for pictures in the coming weeks!

How was your week?  What are you celebrating today?

If you've been reading my blog, you know that Fridays are reserved for a post where I celebrate the little things that have happened during the week. This is a blog hop hosted by VikLit, and it's one of my favorite blogging things to do.  I encourage you to check out her blog and the full list of participants, because who doesn't love reading about good things?

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

LETHAL LIES has a cover!

And it's beautiful!


Trusting the man she loves could cost her her life 

Putting her faith in someone who lies for a living isn't the safest thing Dr. Jillian Mahoney has ever done. But to stay alive, she has to believe the undercover agent—who's kidnapped her to prove his innocence—isn't a traitor to the FBI. And to help him, she must deny their intense attraction as they run from two vengeful killers. 

Her captor, Alex Malcom, has lived a life of lies—some worse than others. Still, there's one truth he's reluctant to disclose to Jillian, the woman of his dreams. One that could stop their relationship cold.

Don't wait until December to get your copy--you can pre-order now!  Check out the links below!

Harlequin eBook | Paperback
Barnes & Noble Nook | Paperback
Amazon Kindle | Paperback
Books-A-Million eBook | Paperback

Monday, September 1, 2014