The New Year Reunion starts tomorrow, so I asked each
participating author to tell us “three things they love besides family,
reading, or writing. Inquiring minds want to know.” Even answered my own
question at the end, so this is what I want you to do: Beneath each author’s
name and response is an author page link. After you take a look at the link, post
a comment here with your email address and let me know whether you could have
guessed (judging by our books) what some of the authors love in addition to
family, reading, and writing (be nice). Two (2) lucky commenters will receive an ebook
of choice from booklists on the author pages below J
Doris O’Connor - Argh, not
fair, lol! I always say those because they're the most important things in my
world. Okay, hmmm looooooooong baths.
The evening
walks with the dog, because it's just hubby and I, and we treasure those times
with our hectic schedules and our big brood.
The TV Show
Strictly Come Dancing. I just love it and I never miss an episode.
L.J. Kentowski - Besides family,
reading, and writing, I guess I'd have to pick running & yoga, watching
movies & primetime TV, and Snicker bars. In the last year I participated in
my first ever 5K runs and obstacle course races. They were such great
milestones for me, and I fell in love with the running and yoga to get me
trained for them. Watching movies and primetime TV is a given for me — they're
books on TV! And Snicker bars? That's pretty self-explanatory isn't it? They're
just so SATISFYING!
P.T. Macias - My favorite, absolutely favorite three
things I love are sinfully delicious.
I love to go on a cruise.
I love to wear my boots and jewelry.
I love to eat strawberries and whip
cream.
Chantel Rhondeau - I absolutely love to go bowling. I’m on two leagues this year and
often go with my family too. Also, playing Pinochle (even if I often lose) is
always fun. I’m a huge animal lover and we have four cats. Before starting my
family and plans changing, I wanted to be a small animal veterinarian.
Tricia Schneider - I love to travel! Two places I fell in love with are New Orleans,
Louisiana and Bamberg, Germany. So much beauty and history there, I want to go
back!
I love to do crafty things. I do
cross-stitch and I make jewelry, as well as other crafts. I enjoy coloring with
my kids, too.
I love to hike. I truly love being
out-doors in the sunshine. There are several hiking trails where we live, such
as the Appalachian Trail. My husband and I get out there as much as we
can.
Kayelle Allen
1.
Looking at pictures of beautiful places. I can go on a
mental-vacation by doing so. I especially love images of mountains and valleys.
I grew up in the southwest.
2.
Creating
art. I enjoy using Photoshop, and while I'm not good at freehand art and
drawing, I do like photomanipulation. Doing covers for The Author's Secret is
an extension of that love. My husband is actively involved in helping me with
that part of the business. In addition, I've created a lot of the art on my
website, which has over 100 pages to explore.
3.
I'm
also loving collaborating with my sons. I've helped Jamin on his art project, a
web comic for Nimajination Studios (Call in the Night). He's done about
30 panels so far, and we go over the details before he publishes them. My other
son, Joel, advises me on the science aspects of my science fiction, as well as
many of the role-playing parts. He's been instrumental in helping me develop
the gaming system used by my immortals. I hope to one day release it as an
actual game.
R.L. Naquin -
1.
Road
trips—it doesn’t even matter where I’m going or how long it’ll take.
2.
LEGO
Monster Fighters.
3.
Pineapple
Dole Whip Floats from Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
Dara Young - Anything
purple. A few things I have in my fav color: 1 room in my house, a stapler, my
Kindle cover, a hair brush, my phone cover, lap blanket, pajamas...you see the
pattern here. Yes?
My cats—because they rule.
To laugh. My DH keeps me giggling
pretty regularly and so do some of the guys at work. If you can't laugh at life
how do you enjoy it?
Zenobia Renquist - Three
things I love:
* Collecting things from my fandoms (Tardis stuff, Lego buildings, and manga... to name a few)
* Collecting things from my fandoms (Tardis stuff, Lego buildings, and manga... to name a few)
* Movies with plots that
make me think (Cloud Atlas, Matrix, V for Vendetta)
* Learning a new skill
(I recently took up knitting and decided my first project should be the 4th
Doctor's scarf because my hubby wants it for Christmas. I started on 02 Dec and
as of 15 Dec I'm at the half way point.)
Mia Darien - Three things that I love besides
family, reading, and writing...are animals, dancing, and lighting stuff on fire
in World of Warcraft.
Jami Gray
1. Starbucks—Hello, my
name is Jami, and I’m a coffee addict…
2. Crime and history
shows—ID, History and Discovery channels, best thing ever!
3.
Target shooting—fairly new development, but it’s become our
latest family adventure. Lot more fun than I thought it would be…
BR Kingsolver
1. Travel.
I love to see new places, experience new things. This comes out in my writing
as my characters tend to do a lot of traveling.
2. Skiing.
There is nothing like the freedom I feel flying down a ski slope. The mountains
in winter are so beautiful.
3. Good
live music. I love to sit in a small venue, like a coffee house or a bar, and
listen to gifted musicians play music that they love.
Krystal Shannan
I love swimming, cooking, and
watching a good movies.
Maegan Provan - I really love finding new shows and rediscovering old favorites on
Netflix. I complete devoured both seasons of Alphas in a matter of a couple of
weeks and I have to say I was definitely inspired. Another thing I really love
is Markiplier. His channel is incredibly entertaining and a very wonderful man.
Gaming. I am play Guild Wars 2, Minecraft, The Sims 3 and every once in a great
while World of Warcraft quite frequently.
Ann Gimpel
Three things I love: Mountaineering, skiing, cooking
Melissa Keir I love my puppies. They are not only entertaining
but also give great kisses! Another thing I love is sleeping in on cold winter
mornings. There’s something about snuggling under the covers. Finally, I love
listening to that perfect song that shares my mood and makes me sing along.
(Just don’t ask me to do it aloud- I’m not that good.)
Dariel Raye
Crushed ice –
terrible for our teeth, but I use it as a snack sometimes instead of junk food.
Has the same calming effect.
Animals –
Love nearly all animals, wild and domestic. I’m as passionate about my pets and
animal rights as I am about kids.
Outdoor art
exhibits and symphony concerts.
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