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Thursday Thirteen – Why ..

Posted March 27, 2013 by Willa Blair in Uncategorized / 0 Comments
Thursday Thirteen – Why Writers’ Conferences are a Must!

I’m going to Dallas this weekend. No, there will not be any oil men, horses or cattle involved.  Not even longhorns. But there will be writers.  Authors, editors, agents, even a cover model or two.  I’m going to Dreaming in Dallas, the annual conference put on by DARA, the Dallas Area Romance Authors.  And from […]

Six Sentence Sunday Snippet #2..

Posted March 23, 2013 by Willa Blair in Uncategorized / 5 Comments
Six Sentence Sunday Snippet #20

Revisions are done on the second book in my Highland Talents series, Highland Seer!  I sent them back to my editor on Friday, so I’m hopeful that Highland Seer gets into the queue for a fall release, and that I have a new cover to debut soon. In the meantime, here’s another snippet from Highland Seer. This […]

Six Sentence Sunday Snippet #1..

Posted March 16, 2013 by Willa Blair in Uncategorized / 8 Comments
Six Sentence Sunday Snippet #19

I’m so excited!  I signed the contract last week for the second book in my Highland Talents series, Highland Seer!  This past week I worked on revisions, which I plan to return to my editor in the next two or three days so that Highland Seer can get into the queue for a fall release. […]

Thursday Thirteen – Your..

Posted March 13, 2013 by Willa Blair in Uncategorized / 0 Comments
Thursday Thirteen – Your Ideas Here!

I’m taking a week off from Thursday Thirteen.  Yes, it’s true.  But I have a really, really good reason. I’m in revisions on book 2, Highland Seer!   While I work on that, I have a job for you.  What topics would you like to see me explore in future Thursday Thirteen posts?  As always, […]

Six Sentence Sunday Snippet #1..

Posted March 9, 2013 by Willa Blair in Uncategorized / 9 Comments
Six Sentence Sunday Snippet #18 – Whisky

I signed the contract this week for the second book in my Highland Talents series, Highland Seer.  So that’s where today’s snippet is from.   The Lathans have rescued old men and lads who were attacked by bandits bent on stealing their wagons loaded with kegs of whisky.  Returning the wounded MacKyries home to be […]

Thursday Thirteen – Sign..

Posted March 6, 2013 by Willa Blair in Uncategorized / 0 Comments
Thursday Thirteen – Signs of Spring in the Former Republic of Texas

Most of my friends in the Mid-Atlantic just dodged a snowstorm.  That got me to thinking about spring and how gorgeous late April/early May can be in Virginia, Maryland and southern Pennsylvania.  The trees burst into bloom, wisteria perfumes the air, flowers pop out everywhere and the grass turns a rich green not seen any […]

Six Sentence Sunday Snippet #1..

Posted March 2, 2013 by Willa Blair in Uncategorized / 13 Comments

I enjoyed a visit from a long-time friend this week, so this snippet is about a visitor Toran receives – a new friend and ally. As the old saying goes, there’s good news and bad news… Enjoy my Six Sentence Sunday! Toran stood with fists on hips as Angus approached. “What brings ye?” Toran asked. […]

Thursday Thirteen – Thin..

Posted February 27, 2013 by Willa Blair in Uncategorized / 2 Comments
Thursday Thirteen – Things on my Bucket List

Ever since the movie of the same name, everyone has been fascinated by bucket lists – those things you want to do, accomplish, or become before you pass into the great beyond. Honestly, I had trouble coming up with thirteen.  I’ve done a lot of things already.  I’ve traveled the world, earned several degrees, climbed […]

Six Sentence Sunday #16 –..

Posted February 23, 2013 by Willa Blair in Uncategorized / 12 Comments

This week, I spoke on a panel about writing love stories and love scenes at the Writers Guild of Texas in Austin with Tracy Wolff, Mari Mancusi, and Shawnna Perigo.  It was so much fun, I’ve decided to share a bit of a love scene here today. Enjoy my Six Sentence Sunday! He had to […]

Thursday Thirteen: Favorite I..

Posted February 21, 2013 by Willa Blair in Uncategorized / 0 Comments
Thursday Thirteen:  Favorite Indulgences – Which are Yours?

Thirteen Favorite Indulgences Gettng a Mani/pedi Getting a Massage Wine – red, white, or pink Chocolate – the darker, the better Travel – sightseeing, new places, customs, food Baby animals, especially kittens and puppies Great food – gluten free Fresh pressed apple cider – in the crisp fall air with red and gold leaves scattered […]