Guest Author, Terri Garey with Giveaway!
by sue on Nov.16, 2009, under Book Chat
SILENT NIGHT, HAUNTED NIGHT, by Terri Garey
Setting: modern day Atlanta, Georgia, in the historic yet quirky neighborhood of Little Five Points
Subgenre: Paranormal, urban fantasy
Hero: Joe Bascombe, MD. Chief of Emergency Medicine at Columbia Metropolitan Hospital
Heroine: Nicki Styx, a free-spirited vintage clothing store owner whose recent near-death experience has left her a beacon to the restless dead.
One sentence summary: SILENT NIGHT, HAUNTED NIGHT puts a new twist on Christmas spirits in this story about three ancient and powerful souls—theThree Fates—who are out to teach Nicki Styx a lesson by sending a succubus to enthrall the man she loves, and draw him down into darkness.
Scene you like most and would never cut: There’s a scene when Nicki learns the truth about who the evil spirits really are, from the Devil himself, who’s had the hots for her for some time. J It’s intense, surprising, and was huge fun to write. I was able draw on old legends, old myths and Biblical history, then blend them all together into an entirely new mythology, which I get to explore further in future books. I’m having great fun with the world-building, and the story-telling!
Thing your heroine would never be caught dead doing/saying: “Those socks look great with those sandals.”
Your hero, is he a boxer or brief kind of guy: athletic style boxer briefs, Calvin Klein
Ancillary character you had the most fun with: Evan Owenby, Nicki’s business partner and best friend since childhood. Evan is a good-hearted fashionista who’s scared to death of anything having to do with ghosts or spirits, but he sticks by Nicki every time her world goes haywire. He’s a cross between Carson Kressley and Oprah. J
Your heroine’s favorite hobby: frequenting garage sales and thrift stores for buried treasure to sell in her shop, and hanging out with her hunky doctor boyfriend
Your hero’s favorite hobby: Joe’s an E.R. doctor, and a very busy guy. He’s either at work, with Nicki, or at the gym.
What you think readers will like best about this book: This book, like all four in the Nicki Styx series, is about the delicate balance between Light and Dark, laughter and sorrow, good vs. evil, and the choices we make every day on one side or the other. My heroine uses humor to cope as she’s forced to deal with some very dark topics: voodoo, evil spirits, murder, suicide, demonic possession. My books are meant to spook you out, make you feel, make you think, and every now and then, make you chuckle. Silent Night, Haunted Night is a slightly different version of the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, and shows how the choices you make can really come back to haunt you—Nicki Styx style. 
The person that readers want you to write about but you haven’t yet: The Devil, Sammy (Satan) Divine. Blond-haired, blue-eyed and sinfully sexy, Sammy is hotter than Hell and lives there, too.
What’s next: Speaking of Sammy J , THE DEVIL’S BARGAIN and THE DEVIL’S DISCIPLE, spin-offs from the Nicki Styx series, will be published by Avon in 2011. These books will be darker, sexier, coming from the perspective of a darker, sexier character – Samael the Fallen, a/k/a the Devil himself. In THE DEVIL’S BARGAIN, the world’s most diabolically misunderstood bad boy takes on the job for which he was originally created – that of a guardian angel. Finally offered a chance to step into the Light, will he take it, or remain forever trapped by the Darkness he himself created? 
Question of the Day:
Nicki Styx and her boyfriend Joe are faced with some tough choices in SILENT NIGHT, HAUNTED NIGHT. When was the last time you were faced with a choice you didn’t want to make? Do you feel, in the end, it was the right choice?
GIVEAWAY: 3 copies of SILENT NIGHT, HAUNTED NIGHT, each with a snowflake Christmas ornament will choose winners at random.
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November 22nd, 2009 on 12:15 am
Wow, that question hits my heart deep. I have been forced to cut the strings of friendship with people that I loved for many years. I won’t divulge the details here but it truly has been a decision that I fought for a very long time. In the end, I know I did do the right thing.
November 19th, 2009 on 3:11 pm
Hello Terri! Thank you for a chance to win one of you books. They look amazing. There are times when I don’t know whether I make the right decision or not. I let fate take its course. It always seems to turn out alright.
November 19th, 2009 on 9:22 am
Wow, tough question. I’m not one to make rash decisions so usually don’t feel regret if the decision I made doesn’t turn out to be the best one in restrospect. I just accept that I simply made the wrong call and try to move on.
November 18th, 2009 on 12:41 pm
Four years ago - my mother-in-law had just passed and my father-in-law was depressed, lonely - lost. He’s a wonderful man and I couldn’t love him more. DH and I agonized over the tough decision to ditch the corporate world and it’s money, downsize our life, and devote our time to learning who the people our parents really are - we’ve never regretted it.
November 18th, 2009 on 9:14 am
Being a parent you are always faced with tough choices, and usually you cannot be 100% sure that you are doing the right thing. Lately we pulled my daughter out of an activity and she was not too thrilled about it. It was a tough decision but I do feel that we made the right decision.
November 18th, 2009 on 2:35 am
I have made a lot of hard decisions and they weren’t always the right decisions. I don’t regret any of it though because I have learned a lot through my mistakes.
November 18th, 2009 on 1:44 am
I haven’t had too many difficult decisions I didn’t want to make (although it felt very differently at the time) but the one that comes first to mind is more work related. Unfortunately, after much heartache my boss decided to leave my company and that resulted in my loss of employment. The company gave me 2 options: relocate and stay with them or no more work. I felt deep in my heart that it wasn’t time for me to leave this chapter of my life and relocate and decided to leave the company as well. Although I know it’s the best decision for me right now, it doesn’t feel that way as I join the unemployment lines.
November 17th, 2009 on 5:04 pm
Six years ago when I left a very stressful job for my current job!
November 17th, 2009 on 1:46 pm
I think my biggest decision was my second divorce. Since I had already been divorced once with a child now I had to decide to get another divorce with two children this time. I don’t regret it for a minute. My daughters and I had a great life even though times were tough, we always had each other. Now they are married with kids of their own and we are all still close. They live within 5 minutes of me and we see each other or talk daily.
November 17th, 2009 on 9:09 am
I had been working overtime at my job in another department when they were outsourced. I was given the chance to apply for a job with them or stay with my company where I had been for 18 yrs. I decided not to apply and have been very happy with my decision since they have had issues and some of the long term employees are no longer there and they are using mostely temps now.
November 17th, 2009 on 3:38 am
Oooh, I love Vintage clothes! WHat a fab idea for a heroine. I’d love to win a copy.
November 17th, 2009 on 2:20 am
All your books sound great when I get some cash I’m going on a shoping spree.Hope to when that way I will have one less book to buy.
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November 16th, 2009 on 11:37 pm
Thanks for sharing!! I love your series and cant wait to get the chance to read this one.
Last time I made a choice I didnt want to make was whether or not I needed to move and find another job. I did end up moving to a different city, and after moving there did end up with a great job so it ended up being the right decision. But it was definitely not an easy one.
November 16th, 2009 on 11:18 pm
Wow! Never heard of these books before but they sound awesome! I better go add the first one to my Christmas list
November 16th, 2009 on 10:38 pm
Hi Terri,
The choice I had to make was a very personal and extremely tough one, as much as it hurt deeply and still does, it was the right choice.
November 16th, 2009 on 8:46 pm
Your books sound great! How did I miss them? Hmmm, doesn’t matter now because they are all on my wish list now! Good thing the holidays are approaching…
As for the question about making a hard decision. Mine involved family and dysfunctional situations. Cut myself free or constantly feel as if I were drowning. Finally got myself out!
November 16th, 2009 on 6:18 pm
I’m looking forward to reading this new book in your Nicki Styx series.
My big decision: Five years ago decided to sell my home and move across the country from California to Florida. As soon as I got here, there were four hurricanes, right in a row. I was sure wondering if I made the right decision right about then. I think it was the right one for me, because I was able to transfer to a job with the same company I’d worked for, set myself up in a much better financial position, and my son was here as well. I sure miss everyone I left behind though, especially my big sis.
November 16th, 2009 on 8:16 pm
Hi, Barb! Yes, that was a bad year for Florida, hurricane-wise. Hasn’t been that bad since though, now has it?
November 16th, 2009 on 5:15 pm
I have been through some very difficult family issues during the past two years. Prayer, and the support of family and friends, helped me survive.
November 16th, 2009 on 8:14 pm
As long as you kept the dog, Christine! Very brave of you to move - I never moved away from where I grew up, and always wished I had, even if it was just for a little while, to see what it was like.
November 16th, 2009 on 8:15 pm
Ok, so I answered in the wrong place. Sorry, G! I meant to say that I understand how difficult family issues can be - I hope they work out for you.
November 16th, 2009 on 5:12 pm
Moving 500 km away for a job in my domain shortly after graduating. Aka, leaving everything and everyone behind except for my bf and my dog (and the brother who’d moved for a job in the same city a couple of months before I moved). And so far? So good.
November 16th, 2009 on 4:32 pm
Over 20 years ago I had to decide whether to get married again. I am twice divorced. We have now been married 20 years.
Guess the third time was a charm for me.
November 16th, 2009 on 4:45 pm
Aw, Estella - so glad you made the right choice!
November 16th, 2009 on 4:30 pm
Terri!!! Nicki is one of my favorite characters and I can’t wait to fall in love with Sam!!! Nothing better than a bad boy, right? I laughed so hard when I read the one thing Nicki would never say!!! Oh yeah, I’m with her!!
Choices -that’s tough, isn’t it. I find myself more often having to make choices not between two things but whether or not to do something. I think its harder to choose not to act than anything, at least it is for me.
November 16th, 2009 on 4:44 pm
Hi, Tawny! Care to share any of those Tim-Tams from Anna Campbell’s visit? I’m dying to try the mint chocolate ones!
Yes, you’re right - sometimes it’s harder NOT to do something (like keeping your mouth shut when you really don’t want to), than it is to DO something.
November 16th, 2009 on 5:01 pm
*g* Terri, you know me too well. Keeping my mouth shut is one of the hardest things to do!!! And yes, definitely I’ll share the Tim Tams. C’mon over and we’ll talk books and chocolate.
November 16th, 2009 on 4:11 pm
We all have chooses we have to make every day some are big and some are small. A few years back I lost my job of 20 years and I had to decide weather to go back to school or serch for another job, well I chose to go back to school and since I was out of the work force so long I have not been able to find a steady job since. What jobs I have had has not paid very well. You would think there would be openings in the Medical office field that would pay well but here there is not. So I made a bad chose on the field I went into.
November 16th, 2009 on 4:42 pm
Hi, Quilt Lady! I understand I owe you a book from this past Saturday’s Plotmonkey blog! Congratulations, and I’ll get it in the mail tomorrow, I promise!
November 16th, 2009 on 3:45 pm
The toughest one I had to make was just a few years ago of whether or not end a friendship with a friend i had known since High School. I came to realize that I had grown beyond the kind of childish competitive games she still liked to play and I was no longer willing to play them.
November 16th, 2009 on 4:41 pm
Cherie, I really don’t understand the “mind game” mentality - probably because I was a nerd in high school and avoided the mean girls.
November 16th, 2009 on 3:37 pm
The last really tough choice I made was my senior year of high school when i was debating whether to appeal to UC Davis or not after seeing how difficult it was to get into ANYWHERE! But I finally decided to appeal with the help of my friends and parents and I got in!!
November 16th, 2009 on 4:40 pm
Hi, Jeannette! Persistence paid off, did it? Good for you!
November 16th, 2009 on 2:42 pm
I can’t wait to read Silent Night, Haunted Night! My copy is at the top of my TBR pile calling me right now *g*
I’m having a hard time deciding a few things for the new series I’m plotting. But hopefully some brilliant ideas will come to me before too long
November 16th, 2009 on 3:08 pm
Beth, take some time off to read a good book, ;-p and I bet your creative juices will start flowing again!
November 16th, 2009 on 2:27 pm
Ugh - this is a bad one but it worked out. Let’s just say my dh and I went thru a very difficult time five years ago and I had to decide whether to stay or leave. I decided to stay and gave myself a year to see how I felt - after a year, I was very pleased to realize the love was still there and we are re-committed to each other. He’s now my biggest fan and supporter of my books!
November 16th, 2009 on 3:07 pm
Well, that is just a lovely story, Anna!
November 16th, 2009 on 2:19 pm
Hi Terri!
I’ve had my eye on your books for quite some time. They look fascinating! I feel every time we make decision in life we should choose what our heart and conscience tell you to do but sometimes you can’t. I once made a decision to tell someone yes when asked a question regarding one of my oldest daughter. It was when her boyfriend/husband asked for her hand in marriage. My heart and my head cried, “No! No! No!” Yet, my mouth said, “Yes.” I know she is happy so far with him and that is why I said yes. He has been cruel with words to me and other members of our family when he has been crossed and I worry he will do or has done this to her but I don’t know. They would have married without my answer, yet, I still feel it will come back to haunt me. What would you, Terri, and other readers/bloggers do in this situation?
November 16th, 2009 on 3:06 pm
Ooo, that’s a tough one, Lisa! I’m hardly an advice columnist
, but I guess I’d probably have told my daughter that the decision was her own. If it’s the wrong one, she’ll come to that conclusion in her own time - she won’t be the first woman to kiss a frog or two before she finds her prince!
November 16th, 2009 on 2:14 pm
The hardest choice I’ve been facing is whether or not to trust my own impulsiveness or act against my nature and force myself to live according to stricter budgets and rules. I’ve been unsuccessful so far but part of me says, just let go and live.
I’m way too old though to keep being impulsive (so why don’t I stop?)
November 16th, 2009 on 3:04 pm
Lori, I think impulsiveness is a tough one to overcome, particularly if it goes against your nature! I guess you really just have to train your mind to stop and think!
November 16th, 2009 on 1:55 pm
My choice was whether or not to continue a long friendship that came from my side only. For a great deal of time I tried to be the best friend I could be to her but she never asked how I was doing or what I wanted. It was all about her. I always felt disappointed and hurt by her lack of interest in my life. Was it too much to ask how my week at work had been. Or if the cold I had was any better. I decided to end the friendship, not an easy choice for I did care and we did go way back. It still hurts that she didn’t change or put at least an effort in. I haven’t heard from her since. Perhaps part of me was hoping she realized what she’s missing and it makes her want to change. When the other part is telling me I’m better off without her. I do feel that it was the right decision for me to make. Even though it makes me feel lonely, so I was when we where friends.
November 16th, 2009 on 3:02 pm
That sounds difficult, Kirsten, and I can tell it still bothers you. I had to leave a friend behind once, and it was a tough decision, but her choices and mine just didn’t mesh, in so many ways. I still care about her, but had to draw a line. Best of luck in future friendships!
November 16th, 2009 on 1:48 pm
I just finished You’re the One that I Haunt and loved the balance of humor, dark, and light. Most of what’s out there is so dark, so this was a refreshing change!
November 16th, 2009 on 2:59 pm
Hi, Jaime! *waving* I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed You’re the One That I Haunt! Yes, my books are different from most of the urban fantasies out there because they’re not quite so grim, yet they’re not fluff, either… at least that’s what I’m going for! :-p
November 16th, 2009 on 1:44 pm
I’ve had my eye on this anthology for quite some time, so I’m crossing my fingers I win.
And as far as big decisions goes, I’m currently having to debate whether I want to have surgery on my neck. I’ve been a quadraplegic for over thirty years but recently my spine has started to compress above my original injury site. It’s causing constant back/neck pain and spasms, but I’m terrified of surgery. Not sure what I’ll do but now more than ever I’m very grateful for the distractions from real life my books give me.
November 16th, 2009 on 2:56 pm
That’s a tough decision, Joder! I’m so sorry - you obviously have a lot to deal with. I’m glad books help you escape!
November 16th, 2009 on 1:39 pm
Good for you, Becca! My husband has his own business, and his only regret is that he waited so long to do it!
November 16th, 2009 on 1:21 pm
Hi, Rosie! I’ve rented a house while deciding whether to buy, too, and it worked out well in the long run because we ended up buying a house we really love.
The house we rented, however, was a different matter - it seemed to be haunted! We found out it was once the scene of a horrific crime, and didn’t stay long after that. Love the house we’re in now, though!
November 16th, 2009 on 1:15 pm
Hey Paisley! Best of luck in the Golden Heart contest, and good for you on entering!
November 16th, 2009 on 12:59 pm
Can’t wait to read this book! It sounds like it’s right up my proverbial readerly alley.
Because of some consolidation at work, I had to make a decision between staying in a steady job I knew I could do that didn’t fill me up, and taking my chances going into business on my own, trying to do something I really love that makes me want to get up and work every day. I ended up choosing the latter, and although it has not been financially easy, I haven’t regretted it for a day since I left. It was a decision forced upon me by outside circumstances, but I must say that if I hadn’t had to make the choice, I would have continued to stay in an “okay” job that made me money… instead, I get up every morning excited to do what I’m doing. That is a great feeling.
November 16th, 2009 on 12:20 pm
My recent choice has been whether to jump in and buy a house or rent a home for a few more years to make sure I want to stay put where I am. I think I’ve made the right decision because there’s a good chance I want to move back east soon.
Rosie
November 16th, 2009 on 11:58 am
Good for you, Briab - I think you made a good choice.
November 16th, 2009 on 11:56 am
Waving from California, Terri. You know how much I love Nicki Styx stories and this one sounds great. Can’t wait to sit down and delve into her world again. Best of luck with lots of sales.
Decisions - most recently to enter my ms in the Golden Heart Contest. Only time will tell if it was the right decision.
November 16th, 2009 on 11:56 am
Michele, first of all, congratulations on your college graduation! Second, just because you went back home doesn’t mean you have to stay there.
Who knows where you’ll end up? The world is a big place!
November 16th, 2009 on 11:38 am
I had to decide if I wanted to go back to school fr nursing or stay in a dead end job forever. I chose school.
Love this series,I just have to get this last book and I am looking forward to Sammy’s books.
November 16th, 2009 on 11:18 am
i guess my most recent big decision was whether i should go to grad school right away after graduating college or go back home for a year or two and take a break. i decided to go back home. it was a hard decision to make and i’m still not sure it was the right one.
great interview. i always love learning about characters before i read the book and this one sounds interesting character-wise
November 16th, 2009 on 11:07 am
Hi, Karen!
>>What says “Happy Holidays” like a succubus?<<
LOL My thoughts, exactly.
Homeschooling, hm? I know more and more mothers who do, and I admire you for it! My stepdaughter is a middle school teacher for Florida Virtual Schools, and she absolutely loves it. She loves interacting with her kids and their parents, most of whom are homeschooled. Having taught in public schools, she says homeschooled kids and parents seem to take education far more seriously!
November 16th, 2009 on 10:57 am
Terri - looking forward to your new book! What says “Happy Holidays” like a succubus? Especially looking forward to the Devil scene
And Sue, adding my thank you for coming to Tampa last June. We so enjoyed your visit!
A recent tough choice - to homeschool my teen or not to homeschool? We ultimately did a balance of some classes at the school and some at home. Working well so far!
November 16th, 2009 on 10:47 am
I have always believed that you must be true to who you really are and what you know to be the right thing. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. I just lost my job because I didn’t kiss patootie and compromise my beliefs. I tried as hard as could to keep my head above water in this job, but here I am beached with no income! I never missed a day of work in over three years, gave more than 100% every day, and had some of the highest stats in the company. Oh, well…I can always burn my customer service awards for heat this winter : )
November 16th, 2009 on 11:02 am
Oh, Virginia, I am so sorry! That’s awful. At least you know you did the best you could - cold comfort now, but things will get better, and you’ll be glad you didn’t compromise your principles (which is obviously why you were given service awards to begin with!). The cream rises to the top eventually, and so will you.
November 16th, 2009 on 10:41 am
Thank you, Sharla. Thanks for stopping by, and good luck in the drawing!
November 16th, 2009 on 10:39 am
>>And, I’m even more excited about your forthcoming series about Sammy (you have warned all these other readers that Sammy is MINE, haven’t you?!)<<
You get first dibs, Anna!
You and I made some similar tough decisions in life that worked out great - taking a second chance on love, and going to a writer’s conference without knowing a soul - both very daunting!
Sometimes the hardest choices come with the greatest rewards, don’t you think?
November 16th, 2009 on 10:33 am
Hi Terri, your newest looks great, as usual! Can’t wait for your next ones!
November 16th, 2009 on 10:31 am
Thanks, Lisa! I had great fun writing Silent Night, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!
November 16th, 2009 on 10:25 am
I’m so excited about Silent Night, Haunted Night, Terri. This is such a fabulous book!! I just wish your sales weren’t so good as we’re having trouble getting hold of the book over here in England!
And, I’m even more excited about your forthcoming series about Sammy (you have warned all these other readers that Sammy is MINE, haven’t you?!)
Tough decisions? I’ve done the biggies like leaving a bad marriage and quitting a bad job. I also took a chance on love a second time around and it was the best thing ever!
The other one was go to my first romance writers conference. I didn’t really know anyone, except one person I’d met online at eharlequin - Janice Lynn. And, I’m shy in places like that. But, I plucked up the courage to go and met her and she became one of my fvaourite people and authors. Plus she interested me to other great friends and authors.
November 16th, 2009 on 9:59 am
Love the series!!! Quickly bought every book when it came out and read them up!!!
November 16th, 2009 on 9:54 am
Terri, I now have all the Nicki Styx books except for Silent Night, Haunted Night and that is next to buy. You write such fun stories!
November 16th, 2009 on 9:52 am
Terri, I now have all the Nicki Styx books except for Silent Night, Haunted Night. and that is next on my list to buy. You write such a fun series. I look for ward to reading it!
November 16th, 2009 on 9:21 am
Thanks for having me, Sue! Those snowflake ornaments are the only snowflakes I’ll see this winter - we don’t get any snow or ice where I live! I want to thank you again for visiting with my TARA sisters this past summer - your visit to our local Borders was a big hit, and got us some great local media coverage!
November 16th, 2009 on 8:33 am
Morning! Sorry Terri for the bad video feed — I think we have it right now
Thanks for being part of Borders True Romance Blog. & Thank you for offering such nice giveaways — the ornament sounds wonderful — I think we’ll be getting a few real snowflakes in MI shortly.
All the best & thanks for your great stories.
Sue
November 16th, 2009 on 7:48 am
Sounds like you definitely dodged a bullet, Mariska! Marriage is a big step, and you should be proud of yourself for not leaping blindly into it - some inner sense must’ve told you it wasn’t right.
November 16th, 2009 on 7:46 am
Wow, Victoria - that was a big decision, especially in light of your health concerns! How great that you can look at your son every day, knowing you made the right decision. And another baby, too! Congratulations!
November 16th, 2009 on 7:44 am
Jane, changing jobs is a scary thought - is a bird in the hand really worth two in the bush, as they say? Brave of you to make a change.
November 16th, 2009 on 7:42 am
Hi Mary! I’m glad you like books set in the Southeast - we have a pretty rich history here in the South (and not just in New Orleans, where many Southern books seem to be set!). I wanted to show a little slice of life from that part of the US as well.
Those daily parental decisions are some of the most important you’ll ever make!
November 16th, 2009 on 6:46 am
I can’t think of any life-changing choices I’ve had to make. Just those daily parental decisions that had an effect on my kids and I haven’t had to second-guess those yet…
This book sounds great! I love books set in the southeast US.
November 16th, 2009 on 4:16 am
Several years ago I had to decide whether to stay at a job I hated or quit without another job lined up. I eventually decided to leave the job and though things were uncertain for a while I was happier.
November 16th, 2009 on 3:15 am
Thanks Terri for chance to win 1 of your book. This book sounds really interesting ill be lookin into ordering this.
November 16th, 2009 on 3:09 am
yes, i found out i was pregnant back in dec of 2006, i already had 1 son who was 10 yrs old. within 2 months of my pregnancy i started havin contractions and alot of health issues. So i had 2 decide to go through the pregnancy. i did and now i have a beautiful 2yr old boy and also a 5mth old girl. Life is good
November 16th, 2009 on 1:57 am
Couple years ago, when I decided not to marry my BF (at that time). it took me almost 8 months to regain my strength to face the world again.
And then i knew, i had made a RIGHT choice not to marry him. Coz I heard from other friends of mine, he’s actually not a good man. He had lots and lots GF behind my back !!
I’ve never met or heard about him after since. (well, hope i won’t!)