tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200775002011-04-22T01:38:34.961-04:00Romance AuthorSandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.comBlogger921100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-26928867829873181422008-02-11T21:08:00.000-05:002008-02-11T21:29:05.607-05:00

Hello everyone,It seems I've been remiss in my duties. I really should have let on that Sandra's Goings On has moved. I'm still blogging and I've still got fabulous guests on the last Saturday of each month. They're just not...here.As you may or may not have noticed, my entire site recently got an overhaul. Now, my blog matches my site and I'm really happy with the result. Although, I do

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-12818128767944260312007-12-31T07:00:00.000-05:002007-12-31T03:17:47.551-05:00

Congratulations, Artsyprincess! You've won the signed copy of NAUGHTY BY NATURE. I'll need your snail mail address, so email me at barbara@barbarapierce.com with your contact information and I'll send you the book.Thanks again, Sandy for inviting me to post on your blog. And a big "thank you" to everyone who shared their favorite fairytale themed movies. I'm looking forward to checking out

Barbara Piercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06921985435000969276noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-28328670838439062842007-12-29T07:00:00.000-05:002007-12-29T06:39:42.436-05:00

It’s a pleasure to be Sandy’s guest blogger today.For those of you unfamiliar with me or my books, my name is Barbara Pierce. I currently write Regency historicals for St. Martin’s Press. I debuted in 2000 with A Desperate Game, and have gone on to write nine books. My latest installment in the Carlisle family series, Naughty by Nature was released earlier this month.I normally feel like doing

Barbara Piercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06921985435000969276noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-77499463204693813312007-12-25T17:08:00.000-05:002007-12-25T17:12:50.243-05:00

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All. I hope your season is filled with love, joy, and quality time with your loved ones.~Sandy :-)

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-10419046017497633552007-12-11T06:37:00.000-05:002007-12-11T15:03:21.821-05:00

Happy Holidays, Everyone!I posted last Tuesday and Today at Romantic Inks. Be sure to check it out.Now, on to the cool stuff. Anna Campbell has provided the name of the lucky commenter who will be receiving a signed copy of Untouched.Without further ado...The winner in Anna Campbell's drawing is, Camilla Bartley! Congratulations! Please contact Anna or myself with your snail mail address so

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-85555715953471181472007-11-26T07:24:00.000-05:002007-11-26T07:45:48.524-05:00

Firstly, thank you, Sandra, for asking me to run this workshop at your blog! Love talking to other writers so come on, don’t be shy! I’ll choose a random comment and that person will win a signed copy of my new release UNTOUCHED which comes out on Tuesday. Whoo-hoo!Actually in a lot of ways, I’m hoping this turns into a discussion rather than a formal workshop. I’d like you all to share your

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-20937011321379205252007-11-24T11:06:00.000-05:002007-11-24T11:18:32.694-05:00

I realize this probably isn’t the best topic to bring up considering we're all probably still digesting that wonderful Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas cookies aren't much farther away, but this time of year always reminds me of losing weight. It was eight years ago, right before Thanksgiving, that my doctor told me I had to lose twenty-five pounds. I was pregnant with kiddo #3 and had

Sharonnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-80357230821736576452007-11-23T13:22:00.000-05:002007-11-23T13:54:43.765-05:00

Well, hello, everyone. No, I have NOT fallen off the face of the earth. Though it does feel that way sometimes.No worries. I'm here and things will be hopping around Sandra’s Goings On in no time.Due to a scheduling snafu, I have decided to run the uber-fantastic workshop by one of my favorite new authors, Anna Campbell, this Monday, November 26th, instead of today, which is when we'd

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-90514709422240156742007-10-27T09:06:00.000-04:002007-10-27T09:23:29.616-04:00

Hi everybody! I'm excited to be blogging here. (Thanks Sandra!) For anyone who doesn't know me, I'm Gemma Halliday and I write romantic mysteries for Dorchester. As an unpublished author I entered dozens of writing contests, finaling in a few and hitting pay dirt when I won a Golden Heart in 2005. I sold shortly after that and last year my first book, Spying In High Heels, was up for two

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-14472213667012339742007-10-18T06:08:00.000-04:002007-10-18T14:12:24.468-04:00

I remember...Whole days spent playing imagination games with my grandmother. I used to call her Granny, but not those days.No, those days she’d be every character to my heroine. It would start from the time we woke up in the morning and become more elaborate as the day wore on.We acted out classics like The Princess and the Pea and Granny would be the mean Queen and the chamber maid and the

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-74649924612533723422007-10-04T11:14:00.000-04:002007-10-04T11:19:13.187-04:00

Hello, Everyone. Today's post can be found at The Otherworld Diner.~Sandy :-)Don't forget to check out my new contest!

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-38558131539057166852007-09-29T10:41:00.000-04:002007-09-29T11:04:39.771-04:00

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word vulnerable comes from the Latin vulnerare, to wound. To be vulnerable is to be "capable of being physically or emotionally wounded." To be vulnerable is to be "open to attack or damage." Every male fictional character I've ever loved has been vulnerable. This includes the cold and deadly James Bond, who once loved a woman (On Her Majesty's

Frankie Y. Baileynoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-25757922236470768592007-09-26T23:16:00.000-04:002007-09-27T08:40:06.184-04:00

I would like to send a warm thank you out to Anna Campbell, who has graciously offered to add a signed copy of Claiming the Courtesan to my prize pot for the Starks' bid for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Marathon in Disney.Thank you, Anna!I'd also like to thank Caren Crane for being the first to donate to the cause. Your support is much appreciated.For more information on this contest, go to my

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-47435109289093614432007-09-19T20:19:00.001-04:002007-09-19T21:22:09.648-04:00

This blog post is written in support of Todd and Rachel Stark. They are trying to raise money so they can run in the Walt Disney World Marathon on January 13th, 2008. I had the pleasure of meeting Rachel at a mutual friend's Tastefully Simple party. (This stuff is very yummy, by the way.)Anyway, Rachel mentioned their need to raise $3,700.00 each in order for the two of them to be able to

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-61619577535587467292007-09-09T14:12:00.000-04:002007-09-09T14:45:03.718-04:00

We have this “spare” room. You know the room. You’ve all got one. Don’t try to deny it. It’s that sinister place that holds all the junk you aren’t quite sure what to do with, but can’t seem to find the time to get rid of.Some people are open with this, brazenly calling it the “JUNK” room. Not me. It’s our “Spare” room, soon to be office. Anyway, our room has several bags of clothes that

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-747771021488903522007-09-06T06:47:00.000-04:002007-09-06T07:21:36.664-04:00

If you’ve ever been in a live workshop with me, you’ll know that I’m not one for standing and lecturing. For me, a good workshop is all about interaction. So, here’s what I’m going to do. First, a short bit of cyber-lecturing to set the framework of the discussion, then I’ll open the floor up for questions/discussion. But before I begin, I want to say that nothing I say is gospel. Each writer is

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-19629888276706320382007-09-03T12:26:00.000-04:002007-09-03T12:36:44.650-04:00

I’m expanding on a paranormal right now. And, I’ve been toying with the idea of including my villain’s POV. The thing is he’s a serial-killer. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a bit daunted by the prospect of portraying such a character from the inside out. My hero, the heroine, maybe even a secondary character or two, I jump right in their heads. It’s a piece of cake.But, a serial-killer

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-30001883148307449922007-08-25T07:52:00.000-04:002007-08-25T08:23:02.159-04:00

When Sandra and I first discussed my being a guest blogger today, I was going to tell you about my humorous paranormal romance More Than She Wished For. However, Triskelion Publishing filed for bankruptcy and closed its doors. That’s pretty much the end for More Than She Wished For. It’s possible it might see the light of day with another publisher. First though, those of us who were with

Betty Hanawanoreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-68689437770802495632007-08-23T06:39:00.000-04:002007-08-23T09:46:11.624-04:00

Hey, Everyone! Today's post can be found at The Otherworld Diner.Also, I am hosting a "workshop" post on World Building with Nalini Singh right here on Thursday, September 6, 2007. So, whether you're a writer, just toying with the idea of writing, or a reader who wants a little behind-the-scenes-know, stop by on the 6th.Sandy :-)*August 25, 2007 at Sandra's Goings On - Guest Blogger, Betty

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-51389803317666192042007-08-21T21:09:00.000-04:002007-08-21T21:16:12.661-04:00

Andromeda’s tear first round revisions are DONE!Yes, everyone, it’s been a while. Four months, to be exact. But, I think it’s been worth every moment. When I got that request for revisions, I was very excited. I wanted to make sure I did this right. So, I took my time. I brainstormed and mulled my ideas over. Shaping and testing until I found just the right blend of tension and action and

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-86234873728964940212007-08-14T06:05:00.000-04:002007-08-14T09:21:14.525-04:00

Hey, Everybody! Not only am I a resident blogger at The Otherworld Diner, which has some great photo posts this week (you should check them out), but I am also the newest Lady to join the Romantic Inks roster.In that vein, I wanted to direct you to RI as we have a wonderful guest blogger this week as well as a nifty contest. Who doesn't love those?"Readers Choice ContestNever read one of Erin

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-20159239837123631502007-08-09T06:58:00.000-04:002007-08-09T07:05:01.422-04:00

Hello, Everyone. Today's blog post can be found at The Otherworld Diner, where I'll be posting every other Thursday. I hope you'll pop on over and show your support. There are a great bunch of ladies just waiting to dish you up some paranormal humor.Oh, and I need to address one quick item. A while back, Elisa Adams ran a comment contest. Due to some technical email issues and then vacation

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-22944295711635095102007-08-04T09:04:00.000-04:002007-08-04T11:08:30.646-04:00

About a week after returning from Dallas, I had prepared a blog post updating everyone on the happenings of my time at Conference. I was pleased with my effort and planned to post it just as soon as I got back from carting my daughter off to dance in the half-time show for our arena football team. (That was really cool, by the way.) Anyway, and this is so embarrassing, I neglected to hit SAVE

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-72528419811903887812007-07-28T11:04:00.000-04:002007-07-28T11:18:52.644-04:00

It is my pleasure to introduce my friend and author of The Vanity, Roberta DeCaprio. Please give her a warm welcome.The Pros of Small Press Publication/The Five Year Business Plan:With the numerous rejections I received throughout the twenty years I’ve been writing romance, I never thought my writing career would ever get off the ground. The big names, such as authors Kathleen E. Woodiwiss, Nora

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-47044163385595795602007-07-12T07:37:00.000-04:002007-07-12T08:10:47.072-04:00

Hello, Everyone! Wow, it's been a crazy few days. A crazy, FUN, few days! The energy at conference is just...astounding. There is nothing like being around over 2000 women--and a few men ;-)--who all understand what it's like to have characters and plots and scenes occupying your mind at any given time.I have gotten some great pictures...um, forgot to pack the card reader, so you're just

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-40528249385663432342007-07-07T09:51:00.000-04:002007-07-07T10:09:25.391-04:00

Thank you again, Ursula, for your wonderful title!All right, here is the much awaited (and promised) posting in the statue oddities found during a field trip with my daughter's kindergarten class. Please note the...umm, well-defined musculature of his a$$. Oh! And, how about the incredibly phallic elf hat he's sporting.They get better...er, worse, People!I will be in Dallas for the RWA

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-58768308175424472002007-06-30T14:07:00.000-04:002007-06-30T14:22:31.960-04:00

Thanks so much for letting me guest blog today, Sandy. I hope everyone's having a great summer so far.Being an avid reader, a lot of the conversations I have with friends revolve around books. I have to say, I'm not often a very deep reader. I don't usually read literary novels. I just want to be entertained. Whether it's a fast-paced thriller, a breath-stealing paranormal or horror novel, or a

Elisanoreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-43769522712764757402007-06-24T13:09:00.000-04:002007-06-24T14:58:32.254-04:00

Despite having bronchitis and a double ear infection, I had a wonderful time.Saturday opened with Amelia and Jonas’ last soccer game of the spring season. They did such a wonderful job. It’s so darn cute to see all those little tykes running their butts off down the soccer field. *bg*Then, Saturday evening found us at Amelia and Jonas’ dance recital. OMG! They were so cute in their little

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-31451477911718384162007-06-13T20:30:00.000-04:002007-06-13T21:34:03.219-04:00

Ok, so I chaperoned my daughter's kindergarten field trip to a kiddy amusement park yesterday. On the one hand, it's a cool place. All the rides are meant for young kids. There were a few I had to go on with them...the tilt-a-spew and this one that looked innocuous enough until you got ON it! Sheesh. Needless to say, ain't as young as I used to be. Talk about queasy city! Blech.Luckily, there was

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-25507954906328489342007-06-09T07:57:00.000-04:002007-06-09T07:59:34.537-04:00

Keith and I celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary this past week. Well, actually, Keith and I were REMINDED it was our wedding anniversary this past week when my mom called us at 7:00am to sing a Happy Anniversary song to us.I know what you’re thinking. HOW COULD YOU FORGET YOUR ANNIVERSARY?! Ok, here’s the thing. If you’ve got little kids and are running here for choir and there for soccer

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-38826658090351555892007-06-02T07:18:00.000-04:002007-06-02T07:23:56.737-04:00

So, Keith and I were kidless last night and he suggests catching a movie. His choice? Knocked Up. Ummm, remember how I confessed my crush on Agent Seeley Booth? Well, Katherine Heigl is one of Keith’s many crushes. I have to admit, the girl is beautiful. And, she can act! Knocked Up was very entertaining. In fact, I laughed my ass off! And, so did everyone else in the theater.This was a

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-53280907293381727022007-05-26T13:59:00.000-04:002007-05-26T14:01:02.887-04:00

Happy Saturday, everyone! And Happy Memorial Day weekend for those of you in the U.S. What a gorgeous blog –Sandy, thanks for having me here to enjoy your space. I can’t decide what I’m more thrilled about this month. The release of my debut Blaze, DOUBLE DARE, or that Pirates of the Caribbean, At Worlds End opens this weekend (have you seen it yet?) and once again, the notoriously naughty

Tawnynoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-61863034136738211272007-05-19T10:25:00.000-04:002007-05-19T11:51:30.808-04:00

I have a major crush on Agent Seeley Booth. Who else is with me? Show of hands please. *bg* I mean, LOOK at him.Ok, looks aside, no one can argue against David Boreanaz’s super sex appeal, but it’s his portrayal of Booth that makes my heart flutter every time. And, before you ask; yes, my darling husband, whom I love dearly and can never be replaced, totally knows of my infatuation with a

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-38201258625931583622007-05-13T10:29:00.000-04:002007-05-13T10:35:08.388-04:00

Hmmmm, relaxing...The cat pooped on my bedroom carpet...Amelia wouldn't go down to help with my breakfast the first 3 times Keith and Jonas called her to do so and when she finally did get down there, she threw a crying fit because the eggs were already done! ROFL! I told her she should have listened the first 3 times they called her. People aren't just going to sit around waiting on her.On

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-14141578259857697112007-05-11T23:48:00.000-04:002007-05-11T23:54:58.877-04:00

Ok, so I wasn’t blind to begin with--Just a bit sight challenged in the form of a terrible astigmatism in both eyes. If it weren’t for that, I’d have near 20/20 vision. Now, anyone with an astigmatism would know you need special contacts if you don’t want glasses. I’ve tried contacts and, although I like them, I am soooo freakin’ lazy in the morning, I just don’t bother with them. Glasses go

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-11180098486714892252007-05-05T15:16:00.000-04:002007-05-05T15:32:29.151-04:00

I recently finished a book with a hero who truly walks the fine line between good and evil. He’s one of the darkest, sexiest, broodiest…make-your-heart-race-and-your-stomach-flutter heroes I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. He’s obsessed with the heroine and would love to kill her to get her out of his head. Of course, he can’t seem to actually do it. But, the thought is there. Often.

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-49936505168713600762007-04-28T08:31:00.000-04:002007-04-28T09:05:19.610-04:00

Good Saturday morning! Thank so much for inviting me, Sandy! My first full-length historical novel, Secret Intentions, was released from Triskelion Publishing last month and it really was a dream come true. While I write futuristic/paranormal type books for Samhain Publishing, my heart has always been with historicals.The idea for Secret Intentions actually came way back in 2000. I was at the RWA

Leslie Dickennoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-41461859850386202342007-04-18T23:56:00.000-04:002007-04-19T00:10:53.338-04:00

We buried my grandfather today. And, although there were tears, there were times of laughter too. Little snippets of fond memories shared, and the general family bonding that happens at times like this--Golden moments in a sea of sadness.Grandpa Nick always seemed to have a smile on his face and a sparkle in his eye that would inevitably bring out the same in everyone around him. These past

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-72043098206428241562007-04-11T23:02:00.000-04:002007-04-11T23:56:12.387-04:00

I really wanted to come up with something witty and cool. I did a search on the term and even checked the Online Etymology Dictionary. Cool site, by the way. Great for us historical authors. My good friend and critique partner, Sharon Cullen, turned me on to it.Anyway, other than learning what shenanigans means and that its first recorded appearance was in the 1850's, I got nothing. Well,

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-44973405235644753652007-04-11T22:16:00.000-04:002007-04-11T22:57:18.855-04:00

Gah! Is it Wednesday already? Where has the week gone? And, I promised to tell you all about how we had to postpone Easter dinner because my husband finally got off his duff and went to the doctor for his wheezing. Pneumonia, strep throat, and an ear infection. Now, if that was me, I'd be willing myself to pass out. Instead, he loads up on his meds and wheezes himself off to work. Talk

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-22106621256174034152007-04-08T22:41:00.000-04:002007-04-08T23:13:34.166-04:00

It has been quite the weekend here at the Barkevich household. First, my mom and I got up very, very, VERY early on Saturday morning and drove 6.5 hours to Waterloo, Ontario to pick up an 11 month-old American Curl kitten. Hmmmm…maybe I should back up a bit.After much cajoling and planting of seeds and, yes, I finally broke down and said please, I convinced my husband to get a cat. We had been

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-2668958527242215042007-04-04T23:36:00.000-04:002007-04-05T00:47:48.383-04:00

I had this roommate once. We didn't always get along. In fact, there were times when I really couldn't stand her. One particular time comes to mind...There were four of us, actually. Two of which were twins. We shared a small year-round camp while in college. The tiny attic had two...I guess you could call them rooms. Mine was at the back. There was only one way into my sleeping area, and

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-35323376317374312292007-04-04T22:06:00.000-04:002007-04-04T23:25:39.989-04:00

This week it’s to be “Privacy”. My post will be coming soon.But first, there is the small matter of announcing a winner of my Police post. This was very hard for me. I think I’m going to have to go back to the random winner contests after this. You all had great suggestions.However, I did have to choose...And, because it was freakin’ funny to see my poor husband nearly smurf his bologna sandwich,

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-50733038844481003202007-04-02T14:47:00.000-04:002007-04-02T14:53:10.365-04:00

Thanks, everyone, who popped over to check out the blog and especially to the people who left comments. It was hard to pick a winner - Jennybrat was so close because Ghislaine de Lorgny really is an unforgettable heroine and if you haven't read A Rose at Midnight, you've really got a treat in store.But the winner is....SETON!Because Lavender Blue sounds like a rip-snortin' read and I hadn't heard

Anna Campbellnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-36068920097983211082007-03-31T10:34:00.000-04:002007-03-31T20:50:13.368-04:00

Hi Sandy! Thank you so much for inviting me to blog. April 2007 is a really big deal for me as my first book hits the stands. Claiming the Courtesan is a dark, intense Regency historical that charts the stormy relationship between London’s most notorious courtesan, Soraya, and her passionate, tormented lover, the Duke of Kylemore.Which brings me to a burning question: Voulez-vous coucher avec moi

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Who here hasn’t thought, where are the police when you need them? You know, like when that creep in the blue K-car cuts you off and then proceeds to leave your slightly-above-the-speed-limit butt in the dust? What’s he doing? 150 MPH? Ok, so maybe it isn’t a K-car. I had one of those in high school. We called it the “Flintstone Mobile.” There’s no way that thing, with its missing driver’s side

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Today’s post topic is Police. And I thought Laughter was tough! Sheesh! Anyway, considering the fact that I am a very boring person who has never had a scandalous or humorous run-in with the police, I’ve come to the conclusion that I will have to be very, very creative with this week’s post. But, hey, I have until midnight tonight to come up with it, right? I’m a writer, right? I should be able

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Kicks ASS!!!!! Keith and I took the kids to see TMNT. I wasn’t sure what to expect. Although I’d seen the cartoon as a kid, it’s not like I was an avid fan. Well, I am now! This movie was so Freakin’ cool! I didn’t even want to leave the theater long enough to take Jonas to the bathroom. I made my husband do it. Then, I excitedly whispered what he’d missed when he got back. I also told

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The theater was quiet. Everyone, rightly so, was watching the movie. I was watching the movie. It was a very serious scene…the heroine stood before her beloved, begging him not to abandon her. Not to take this path he seemed bent on taking. “You’re breaking my heart,” she wailed…and I burst out laughing. I couldn’t stop. The glares and perturbed head-shakes of the people next to me; the

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Courtney, at Five Second Dance Party, is hosting the first ever Blog-off for Breast Cancer. Each week, the 17 participants, of which I am one, post about a pre-determined topic. This week is Laughter. My post will be coming later this evening. I have to say, laughter is much harder to write about than I thought it would be…In other news, my cousin and his wife are the proud parents of a beautiful

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And, we're still in the game! Of the original 75 entrants, only 25 remain. I am honored to count myself among the 25. The judges really have it hard. I couldn't imagine having to choose from any of the remaining entries.And I'm not the only one who is following the talent. There is at least one high profile agent scanning our entries. LaDonna has received a request from an agent, based on her 1st

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Wow! This has been a busy week. I really wanted to get this post up on Wednesday, but the next thing I knew, it was already Saturday. (Note to self, look at calendar once in a while.)I recently had a bout of temporary insanity and submitted my query letter for Andromeda’s Tear to Evil Editor for ridicu—er, constructive criticism. Right now, there are 9 queries ahead of me in the queue. He

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Wooooo Hoooooo! Round 8 has been posted at Karin Tabke's Blog and we're still in it, baby! Great job, Sharon!Here's my entry with the next line added:Elizabeth squeezed her eyes tight and turned her face away from the wicked-looking blade. She’d seen what it could do. Knew first hand the destruction it could bring.The death.“Please,” she whispered, a tear slipping down her cheek. “I...I can’t do

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Jordan Summers is giving a talk this month at one of her local RWA chapters. The topic is: “…'living on the edge'. You know that weird time when you're on the cusp of being published, but you haven't quite fallen over the cliff yet…” She’s asked her reader’s if we had any advice for “…‘folks living on the edge’?”I thought I’d share what I wrote:Jordan, That is a great topic. I'm living on the

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Well, it's Monday again. You know what that means? You got it! That means your's truly has been franticly hitting the refresh button at Karin Tabke's blog. I take comfort in knowing there were at least 40 other crazed women hitting the refresh button as well. *BG*I am very happy to report that Sharon Cullen and I are still in the running! (Insert wacky little jigg here.)I'm posting my first 8

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Neurotic Mom! Congratulations! When you get a moment, please email your contact information so I can get it shipped out.Now, back to our previously scheduled program!Specters and Spirits and Ghosts... Oh, My!Sandy :-)

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First of all, let me thank Sandy for inviting me to be her “guest blogger” today. (Thanks, Sandy!) My name is Terri Garey, and I once lived in a haunted house.Too dramatic? Okay, let me try again. (Even though it’s true.) *ahem* Hi, my name is Terri Garey. Why yes, my name does rhyme, doesn’t it? (Go ahead and giggle. Everyone does. :) I write paranormal romance for Avon HarperCollins.

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Sharon Cullen and I have made it to round 7 of Karin Tabke's 1st Line contest. The competition is fierce and there are so many wonderful beginnings. I certainly have some favorites. Ok, a lot of favorites. Just for fun, here are the first 7 lines of my entry: Elizabeth squeezed her eyes tight and turned her face away from the wicked-looking blade. She’d seen what it could do. Knew first

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-46131928059998265282007-02-14T16:17:00.000-05:002007-02-14T16:51:06.210-05:00

Ummm, Keith went out to snow blow the driveway so he can get to work. (Somebody's got to make the city's drinking water.)Then, he promptly put our SUV in the ditch...Poor, poor, Keith. I'm thinking his snow day is not going as well as mine. I'm gonna go make him some hot chocolate and give him a kiss.Happy Valentine's Day, Everyone.Sandy :-)PSDon't forget to post a comment to SNOW DAY!!!!! for

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The kids are bundled up and outside playing in the abundant white stuff. Me? I’ll stay inside where it’s nice and toasty. The cool thing about this snow day is that my job also closed! Wooooo Hoooooo! I get a snow day too! What will I do with this gift, you may ask? Why, WRITE, of course. I’ve got some hot, hot, hot scenes to get typed in my current project. So, after this post is up, I’

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I know this is kind of old news. Archaeologists in Italy have discovered a couple buried 5,000 to 6,000 years ago, hugging each other. I saw it on Yahoo a few days ago. But, as an author of romance, I found my thoughts going back to the story often. I wondered what could have lead to the couple's death and if they were lovers or family members? Had they died suddenly? Or was this a Romeo & Juliet

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Ok, so I’m out of town for my job. Last night, I had to stay at a different hotel because the one I normally stay at was booked. First, you need to know it is FREEZING cold where I am. I think it might have been 20 below yesterday and that isn’t even exaggerating. Brrrrrrr! Anyway, I get to my room and the first thing I notice is it is sweltering in there. An odd thing to notice, since just

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-14129304435234721972007-02-05T23:04:00.000-05:002007-02-06T00:19:58.836-05:00

Some of you may have already noticed, www.sandra.barkevich.com no longer points to my blog. As I’ve planned from the very beginning, it now points to my author website, which has a link to my blog (www.sandra.barkevich.com/blog). Of course, convincing my husband to create my site was another story all together. So, in the mean time, I used my author URL for my blog.Now, after much begging and

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-19518683065241865492007-02-03T10:35:00.000-05:002007-02-03T10:52:26.036-05:00

Last night, our 5 year-old daughter (she’ll be 6 in April) had her first sleep-over. Ummm, that would be at a friend’s house. I don’t count nights with Abuelita (My mom) and Grandma (Keith’s mom). This was a full-blown official sleep-over, and something I was not prepared for. Emotionally, that is. However, I like this family and Amelia has been friends with their daughter since they were three.

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I recently began the re-vamp of my current work-in-progress. You know, the one I couldn’t write because the original plot sucked? Well, it doesn’t suck anymore! *bg* And I am way past the writer’s block! Wooooo Hoooo!So, last night, one of Keith's friends read the small, eleven sentence, prologue I’d recently written, and he gave me this look. The who-is-this-woman-I’ve-known-for-12years look. He

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-35721316060240559602007-01-27T06:45:00.000-05:002007-01-27T07:20:28.327-05:00

Good morning, everyone! Happy Saturday! Just in case you're wondering who the hell I am and what I've done with Sandra, my name is Jackie Kessler, and I'm the author of HELL'S BELLES, a humorous paranormal/dark fantasy about a succubus who runs away from Hell, hides on Earth as an exotic dancer, and learns the hard way about true love. Sex, strippers, and demons--what's not to like? Sandra asked

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We’ve gotten some great questions so far. If you haven’t sent yours in yet, don’t miss out. Just email it to author [at] Barkevich [dot] com. Unfortunately, you will have to type the address into your email client by hand. My husband tells me there is a way to put a link that will not be stolen by the spam-bandits. Of course, he doesn’t know how to do that. So, I’m afraid you’ll have to enter the

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2007 looks to be a stellar year for Sandra’s Goings On. I’ve got some great stuff planned. Not the least of which is a monthly guest blog by a published author. The first two have been lined up. This is freakin’ cool stuff, people.My first guest’s debut novel is a January 2007 release from Kensington/Zebra Books. Jackie Kessler’s Hell’s Belles received a 4.5 star review from Romantic Times and

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There is a heated discussion going on at DearAuthor.com, right now, that has me a little perplexed.To me, the issue is black and white--a no-brainer. Yet, I’ve seen many comments arguing the opposite. So, for anyone who reads or has read a romance novel, I ask you: When you purchase a book from the “Romance” section of your favorite bookstore, do you fully expect it to have a Happily-Ever-After

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-79074427196820777932007-01-06T20:11:00.000-05:002007-01-08T10:34:37.800-05:00

What, you say? A resounding success? But, there were only four entries.Ahhh, but these entries came from the great Blogosphere beyond. They were not friends and family that had to be badger--uh, asked to post a comment. No, these four brave souls were new to Sandra's Goings On. Welcome!!! I hope you liked what you saw and come back for more.Anyway, on to the excitement. Who is our lucky winner?

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My husband ran across this on Digg. Wonder if this girl still had a job when she got back to work on Monday morning…Drunk At The Office Party - video powered by MetacafeWhen I was about 8 months pregnant with my first, Keith and I were coming out of the supermarket and when we got to his brand new--as in only a couple of weeks old--truck, there was a shopping cart pushed right up against the

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-1166979655165195502006-12-24T11:53:00.000-05:002006-12-24T13:12:33.719-05:00

About 15 minutes ago:Mom – Here, Sandy. Taste this. Tell me what it’s missing.Sandy – (After a quick taste) Hmmm, did you put pepper in this?Mom – (With a shocked look) I never put pepper in it.Sandy – Oh…then it’s fine…Anyone else have conversations like this? Share them with us please!Merry Christmas everyone!Sandy :-)Tags: Christmas Food Mothers Conversations Potato+Salad

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-1166885496670788312006-12-23T09:43:00.000-05:002006-12-23T10:02:10.196-05:00

I just got an email from a very good friend and excellent critique partner. She's sold another book! This one to Samhain and they wish to make it a series. This is such wonderful news to get just before Christmas and not undeserved. Sharon is very talented. She has a way with words that makes you a part of her stories. Contratulations, Sharon. I am so happy for you.Sandy :-)Tags: Sale Book Series

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This past summer/fall, I had the immense pleasure of participating in the Avon Fanlit contest. What began as an entertaining event, turned into a truly robust community with forums that are frequented by published Avon authors as well as Avon editors. The Avon Fanlit site has become a go-to place for aspiring authors to read daily author/editor blogs, to learn about the craft as well as share

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For the past two months, I have made a change in my life. That's right, folks. I, Sandra Barkevich, wife, mother, author, have finally taken charge of my life and started eating healthy. And, if that wasn't enough, I've also started getting up EVERY morning at 4:20am to exercise! Gah! So, here we are. Thanksgiving Day and I still got up at 4:20am to exercise. This was very, very hard for

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-1163593131072552142006-11-15T07:11:00.000-05:002006-11-15T07:18:51.090-05:00

Okay, so I’ve been quiet lately. But, it’s not because I haven’t been busy. :-) I would like to announce the birth of a new Blog and team effort between two very good writer buddies and myself. We are currently co-authoring an author built anthology. So, hop on over to our group blog and check out the project! We are very excited about teaming up.Of course, I am keeping this blog as well,

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-1156364467355150782006-08-23T15:14:00.000-04:002006-08-23T16:21:07.443-04:00

Andromeda's Tear has been revised, polished, and...shipped. Gah!That's right, folks. It's official. I have sent the full ms to Esi Sogah's attention at HarperCollins-Avon.Now, here's the thing. I took the file to Kinkos/FedEx to have it printed. All 360 pages, 361 if you count the title page. While there, I decided to step on over to the FedEx part of Kinkos/FedEx and do a little one stop

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-1153450001147846892006-07-20T22:46:00.000-04:002006-07-24T16:59:39.186-04:00

Well, it has been quite hectic here in the Barkevich household. Keith had his first stint as a professional wedding photographer. Wow, did he do an awesome job. I am still amazed at how many incredible pictures he got. Keith, I am so very proud of you. Good work!Also, my very good friend, Lisa, and I are going on a road trip to Atlanta, GA for RWA Nationals. This is very exciting stuff. We

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Growing up, my mother taught me to always try new foods.  Through my childhood years, she even had me try things again, saying our taste buds change.  No matter what, the big rule was, if you were at someone’s house, you ate whatever they placed on the table for the meal.  Even if you know you don’t like it.  Those people took their time to make this for you and it would be impolite to say “Oh, I

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“It’s not the lack of bumps that makes a good relationship.  It’s how you overcome them.”  ~Keith Barkevich - June 17, 2006How very true that is.  I think I may even use it for a first line in a future book.  Thanks, Keith.  You are a good man, a loving husband, and a great father.  Happy Father’s Day!Sandy :-)

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I sit here, in front of my computer, on pins and needles. As my friends and family know, I am not a fan of surprises or of waiting. I’m the spoilsport who wants to know what I’m getting for Christmas even if I know I can’t have it until the big day. (My husband delights in torturing me by blocking off closets with notes that say “Sandy’s present is in here. Do Not Open till Christmas” – This

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All right, I’ll admit it has been a long time since my last post.  I’ve been busy.  I know, your thinking: If you’ve been soooo busy, why hasn’t your word meter gone up at all? And to that, I answer: I have been working on my book.  Just not revisions.I have wheedled my 400page manuscript into 5 double spaced pages.  Yes, my friends, I have completed the synopsis for Andromeda’s Tear.  I have

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-1146615598955557582006-05-02T20:19:00.000-04:002006-05-02T20:19:59.006-04:00

The overwhelming response to my contest was just astounding.  I found it hard keeping all 4 legitimate entries in order.  I think I’ll have to ask for help next time.  With so many contestants, I chose the incredibly high-tech option of writing 1 – 4 on little pieces of paper and drawing one out of a cup—the hat seemed like over-kill, don’t you think?So, drum-roll please…The winner of my first

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Ahhh, I remember it well. I was young and, believe it or not, reluctant to do any reading that wasn’t assigned as homework. (Ummm, I didn’t do much of that either.) Then, it all changed. I was spending the night at a friend’s house and she handed me this book. Not just any book. This was a full fledged romance novel with a man and woman on the cover, looking adoringly at each other. It had

Sandra Barkevichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07368033086151441557noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20077500.post-1145050575334732612006-04-14T17:36:00.000-04:002006-04-14T17:36:15.386-04:00

I bought the Braun Silk-Epil today.  The legs?  Not so bad.  The underarms?  Now that’s a whole ‘nother ball of wax…..Sandy ;-/

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I recently read the first three chapters of a completed work in progress for a friend of mine. She is a fantastic writer who has a way with words that just makes you feel like you are right there with the characters.In one scene, she makes use of a prop. Yes, a prop. It was so well done, that I found myself following it with my eyes as the character the villainess was talking to must have been

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After close to 20 years, my husband has finally moved to Friday/Saturday days off instead of Sunday/Monday (he actually had to use vacation time for our own wedding).  So, what did we do on his first weekend off?  We went to the movies, baby.  Yes, like a real date, we braved the mall on a Saturday evening, we stood in line at the theater, and we watched the coolest damn movie I’ve seen in a long

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Time to get to it.Well, I’ve had a nice breather, but the time is here.  I have a very knowledgeable friend who is doing me a great honor by looking over my ms.  She has already returned the first forty-three pages with outstanding comments and suggestions.So now the time has come.  I am opening my 1st draft and pulling up my sleeves.  This baby’s getting re-worked and I’m determined to create a

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About ten years ago, I began writing my first novel...uhh, no, it's still not finished. Back then I knew nothing of the craft other than the types of books I liked to read. I certainly knew what I didn't like in an author, but did I have the ability and imagination for producing something I would read? Hmmm, if I look at my first writing attempt, I might have to say close but no cigar. Perhaps

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Yes!  That’s right folks.  I have COMPLETED the 1st draft of my 400 page historical romance.  I was able to write [END] with all scenes complete and loose ends tied up.  I’m doin’ a happy dance.  Yep, right this minute, I am dancing around my computer looking like a total fool, but I’m a fool who’s just written a 416 page manuscript!Hey!  That means I’ve just accomplished my first New Year’s

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Yes my friends, it’s that time again.  When we all take stock of the year gone by and try to come up with intentions for the year ahead.  Now, I don’t know about you, but this usually consists of me making a small mental list of things like, lose weight, eat better (this is supposed to facilitate the whole weight loss resolution.), spend more time writing, spend more time keeping up with

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Well, after much hemming and hawing and lots of help from my wonderful, patient husband, I have conquered my irrational fear of the mighty blog. That’s right my friends, I, Sandra Barkevich, am now a proud member of the blogging community.Strange how a simple on-line journal can elicit such fear, such trepidation, such…. Well, it's just funny how I can sit for hours, days, months, writing a 400

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