Shelley Munro Blog

I’m going to take a wee blogging holiday until the New Year. Normal posts will resume on Mondays to Fridays from 1st January 2008.

Here’s wishing all my friends and visitors a happy and healthy 2008. May the new year deliver everything you desire.

I’m not generally one to make New Year resolutions but I have made a conscious decision to work extra hard in 2008 and make it a year to remember. 2007 held a few disappointments and set backs for me–just life getting in the way of my dreams–so, it’s onward and upward for 2008. I’m dusting off my dreams and preparing to get to work!

Do you make resolutions for each new year? Do you keep them?

Did anyone get any good jokes in their Christmas crackers?

Here are some from the Munro clan crackers:

Why is a football stadium so cool?

Because it’s full of fans.

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What was Camelot?

A place where people parked their camels!

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Why did Santa Claus stop singing Christmas carols?

Because he liked wrap!

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What did Adam say on the day before Christmas?

It’s Christmas, Eve!

Anyone care to share their Christmas cracker jokes? Either good or bad

It’s Christmas Eve here in New Zealand. The house is clean ready for visitors, the menu planned, presents wrapped, and hubby and I are pretty organized. We’re about to go for a walk and then spend the rest of the evening relaxing.

I even managed to get my newsletter out today! If anyone isn’t a member of my mailing list and would like me to send them a copy just shout out.

I hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday.

Best wishes for 2008 from,

Shelley, Mr. Munro and Scotty (the wee dog)

There’s a surplus of bananas in our house this week since Mr. Munro brought quite a few hands home last week. I love bananas but for me they have to be on the green side in order for maximum enjoyment.

Once they ripen, in my opinion, the only thing they’re good for is cooking - either banana cake or banana muffins. I made banana muffins the other night and they were delicious.

Tomorrow, I’m going to make my favorite banana cake.

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I’d like to thank all my wonderful guests who have taken the time to help me celebrate my birthday this month. Thank you also to all the readers who have helped make the celebration so much fun. I know I’ve discovered some new books to read along the way and hopefully you have as well.

If you feel in a reading mood during the upcoming weeks do make a point of checking out my guest’s websites. I’m sure you’ll find the perfect read to hit the spot.

Thanks to:

Lise Fuller
Tessa Radley
NJ Walters
TJ Michaels
LK Campbell
Amy Ruttan
Lauren Dane
Rhian - the Creative Goddess
Jory Strong
Beth Williamson
Jenyfer Matthews
Christine d’Abo
Lorelei James
Shelli Stevens
Myla Jackson
Elle James
Red Garnier
Robin Rotham
Denise Rossetti
Sierra Dafoe

I will be having more special guests next year so I hope you find the time to come back and visit. Don’t forget to enter my contest.

Happy holidays!

My guest today is the wonderful and very prolific Sierra Dafoe. She writes steamy tales for Changeling Press, Siren Publishing and Ellora’s Cave. Watch this space because I’m sure you’re going to see more of this talented lady!

Today Sierra is talking about both holidays and epublishing and the connection between the two. One lucky person will win a PDF download of her latest release, The Mighty Flynn. All you need to do to go into the draw is have your say and comment on Sierra’s post. (Don’t forget to check back on the following day to see if you’re the winner!)

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My guest today is the wonderful Denise Rossetti who writes for Ellora’s Cave, Avon Red and Berkley. Her most recent release, an anthology from Avon Red called A Red Hot New Year, is currently fogging up the screen of my palm reader. I can also highly recommend her hot fantasy titles from Ellora’s Cave.

All you need to do to go into the draw is post your comment. (Don’t forget to check back in the comments section the following day to see if you’re the winner.)

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Today’s special guest is Robin L. Rotham. Robin writes hot and spicy tales for Ellora’s Cave and is the author of one of my favorite sci-fi erotic romances, Alien Overnight.

Robin’s post is about the best Christmas present she’s ever received. She’s also giving away a signed print copy of Alien Overnight. All you need to do to go into the draw is post a comment. (The winner’s name will be announced in the comments section the following day so don’t forget to check back to see if you’re the winner.)

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My special guest today is Red Garnier. Red is a fairly new author but very prolific with releases from Ellora’s Cave, Loose Id and Liquid Silver Books.

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My guest today is Elle James, author of tales of murder and suspense for Harlequin Intrigue.

Today Elle is giving away a copy of Cowboy Sanctuary to one lucky commenter. All you need to do to enter the draw is post a comment. Don’t forget to check back in the comments the following day to see if you’re the winner.

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