In a world of economic strife, daily bad news, high caloric favorite foods, and other unpleasant realities, I like to cling very tightly to the things that make me happy.
New Moon makes me happy. :-[ I saw it on Friday, an early matinee. The Twilight franchise is one of those things that just brings me joy for no reason I can really put my finger on. (*cough* Robert Pattinson *cough*) I don’t question it too much. I simply accept the sparkly vampires into my life with thanks and feel a smidge sorry for those who don’t get what all the fuss is about.
Adam Lambert’s CD comes out today. That also makes me happy. (8) I wanted him to win American Idol, was a bit disappointed when he didn’t, but continued to be thrilled for his success and the buzz about his album For Your Entertainment that I will be buying sometime today. The on-purposely-campy CD cover, however, doesn’t make me that happy. But, I can deal.
You know what else makes me happy? (K) Harlequin Blazes.
I remember very clearly the first one I ever read. It was during my first RWA conference, Reno ’05. At the time, I’d recently been contracted for light paranormal chick lit. Being a shy newbie who’d only just joined RWA a few months prior and didn’t know ANYONE, I was overwhelmed by everything going on. I’d been to the literary signing and bought a few books, one of which was Gotta Have It by Lori Wilde. One afternoon I decided to recoup my energy, hole myself away in my hotel room away from the maddening crowd, order room service, and read a book. Out of the pile, I chose Lori’s. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book in one sitting before, but I did with this one. It was fun, it took me away from it all, and it helped recharge my batteries. The hero was seriously hawt. I loved it.
Coincidentally, I’d sat next to Brenda Chin on the plane trip there from Toronto and we chatted. I thought, what a great opportunity. If only I wrote hot!
Lo and behold, four years later, I do write hot! Or at least, I can, depending on the book and character, uh, needs. When I decided to test the waters of the spicier side of romance, I knew I wanted to have some fun — so what better line to target than Blaze?
I was thrilled when Brenda bought my book HOT SPELL, a tale about two paranormal investigators who discover an enchanted clock that reveals true (and hidden) feelings at the stroke of midnight. It just came out this month.
Now that makes me happy. Even happier because I’ve been contracted to write two more Blazes so the fun will continue!
To celebrate, and maybe make someone else happy, I’d love to give away a signed copy of HOT SPELL to a commenter. I’ll pick a winner on Friday, November 27th. Please leave your email address in the comment and tell me — what makes you happy?
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A beautiful sunset!
Blue skies with fluffy white clouds
Rainbows
Dolphins frolicking in the surf
A friendly smile
My family
Things that make me happy:
My husband
My baby
Writing
The moonlight
Books
Friends
Chocolate…..
These are just a few, but I’ll stop there.
Oh, and getting a signed copy of your book would make me very happy!
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What makes me happy? I like to curl into a ball on the couch with a nice warm throw reading a good book. Books are my passion, my getaway. I love the feeling of taking a break from my everyday life and entering a world where I’m the heroine.I like the excitment and thrill that a good book brings me. Books are what makes me happy. (And when I get the nerve, writing will also be my happy place.)
Laughing! at the most incredulous things
Probably not a surprise, but books make me happy. I like nice, creative worlds that are very much NOT like my own. Something with a nice adventure or mystery, and a lot of romance! Yeah, books make me happy.
First I loved Hot Spell. It is an awesome book! Second I am totally with you on the Twilight love! I saw New Moon on sat. night and now I cant wait to see Eclipse. Also anytime I get to see Robert Pattinson I am a happy woman, lol! Other things that make me happy are being with my family, hearing my kids laughing, Snuggling with my husband watching a movie, baking my cakes, talking to my best friend about book ideas and story lines and cuddling on the couch with my dog reading a book.
My family makes me the happiest. Watching my boys playing ball, swininging from a rope into a lake, snowboarding down a mountain .. these are the moments that make me happy.
But he is the funniest dog and he loves me no matter what. He makes me smile everyday.
My dog Mojo which my husband named because he thought it would be funny to hear me go around the house saying “where’s my Mojo?” Which it is
Those few moments in time in the evening when everyone has gone to bed and I am snuggled on the couch with a good book. There’s no Mom whats for dinner? I’m hungry! I’m Bored! Mom He’s touching me! Mom I cant find my shoes..jacket..skateboard…. Honey have you seen….? Those few moments in time all to myself thats what makes me happy.
Sitting outside on a beautiful day with a glass of Red Zinfindel with my husband and labrador around a fire and listening to some good music makes me very happy.
Also reading and teaching my indoor cycling classes.
Things that make me happy right now:
-Twitter, which has helped me become acquainted with authors I did not previously know
-Thanksgiving week & the chance to spend quality time with my fam and some great food
-Family and friends, in general
-New Book Tuesdays
-Music of all kinds
-My niece’s giggle!
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What makes me happy, my first cup of coffee in the morning and watching Supernatural with my friends on Thursday nights!
Books
HEAs
Animals
Family when they are not driving me bonkers…
Books, good movies, sleeping in on the weekends, my neices and nephews, my kittens.
What makes me happy,my niece is about to have a baby, Having my family near by.
Curling up with a good book that I’ve really wanted to read. Chatting with new friends online.
I’m with you Twilight makes me happy. lol i saw New moon Fri matinee show and it was awesome! Twilight was what started me reading again after 20 years of not reading even one book.
Sunny days make me happy
My husband makes me happy
reading makes me happy. I read 4 to 7 books a week most times.
Your new books sounds intriging and i’ll be looking for it!
thanks
Lisa
Hi Michelle
Thank you for posting here today.
I enjoyed learning a bit more about the backstory of HOT SPELL.
I am happy when I read a good book, watch a good movie, and when I write.
All the best,
RKCharron
xoxo
PS – email’s in Blogger Profile
PPS – Posted about this on my blog.
What makes me happy:
My husband
My kids
Vacation
Going back home for Christmas
the purchase of a new home
my family and friends (most of the time)
Thanks…Stacy
samnstacyATmeDOTcom
Love
rhaina.randell@hotmail.com
Hi, Michelle! I’m with those whose families make them happy (most of the time!) Have them happily and industriously occupied while I curl up with a good book and mug of hot chocolate and I’d be over the moon
Congrats on Hot Spell–it sounds like a fabulous read!
Hope you’re having a wonderfully happy week!
Blaze is one of my favorite lines. How cool that you’re crossing over there.
As to what makes me happy?
Hmm, the list is endless but offhand:
my husband
my boys
writing
reading
playing the guitar
snuggling with my kitties
and of course…chocolate
Congrats on the new release. Cheesecake, my favorite tv shows and hanging out with my friends are making me happy right now.
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What makes me happy:
An egg nog or pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks.
A sunny, 80-degree weather day.
Reading my just arrived copy of Entertainment Weekly magazine.
Drooling over Jensen Ackles while watching Supernatural.
It’s the little, everyday things that make me happy.
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What makes me happy? Being with family and friends-and if I can’t be with them-hearing from same, reading a good book, having the weather cool off so I can enjoy the outdoors, time off from work to just relax and play on the computer (and read of course).
Hot Spell sounds like a fun, sexy read and I’d love to win a copy.
Great blog! So many things make me happy:
Great books, especially discovering a new author
Chocolate
My family
My pets
Massages, pedicures, manicures
A great wine
Movies that make me laugh and cry
Good friends
gannon_carr@yahoo.com
Love this subject! Many things make me happy:
Great books, especially new authors
My family
My pets
Chocolate
Great wine
Massages and pedicures
Laughing till I cry
Good friends
Ooops! Forgot to include my e-mail: gannon_carr@yahoo.com
My son makes me happy. My books and TV and the internet (specifically Facebook) makes me happy as well. :-[
As you know, Michelle, I loved Hot Spell and I’m so glad you’ll be writing more Blazes! Oh, and please don’t enter me in the contest as I already have my copy.
Lots of things make me happy. Coffee, writing, Mexican food. And reading definitely makes me VERY happy…as a matter of fact, I have a Michelle Rowen book on my nightstand right now.
:-[ I want it! Pretty please! Help me get over the end of ImmBites… (W) Another great read, Michelle ~ thanks!
Oops – in case I wasn’t clear: Great reads make me very happy!!
Hmm –
family
animals
days off!
Congrats on the release! It sounds great.
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Hmmm…. So many things; so little space:
Hot bath with a good book
Brisk walk, inhaling the fall scents deeply
Getting more than 6 hours of sleep
Finding ideal gifts for 50% off or better
Contractor doing something when arranged (and not postponing and postponing….)
Bright days (as it’s hard to get going on dark, dismal mornings)
Being able to take the steps with one shoe per stair instead of two shoes per stair
My favourite dog (not MY dog, mind you) acting pleased to see me
I’m glad you see the glass as half full (too). It always amazes me how some people see it as half empty. There are SOOOO many things for which to be thankful in life — and not just at this time of year!
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Can I answer Harlequin Blazes too? I just finished Hope Tarr’s Twelve Nights and I am about to start Julie Kenner’s Starstruck and HT’s book was HOT HOT HOT.
And, you know, my family, or whatever. But mostly books.
What makes me happy:
Books
My Family
My Kitty
When my football teams win
When my baseball teams win
Baking
A sunny day
Christmas
There are a lot of things that make me happy, I’ll just name a few.
Life makes me happy
Good health for my newest preemie grandbaby
Being with all my grandchildren
All the rest of my family
A beautiful fall day
A good book
Catching up with old friends
ernicole2001 at yahoo dot com
Life and the wonder of possibilities.
A kind word or smile from a friend or stranger.
A steamily enchanting Blaze that allows me to “escape” while simulatenously dream with remewed hope that my own Mr. Right is out there somewhere.
Peace of Nature.
Michelle, I’ll have to agree with you and say that RPatz makes me happy. I’ve never read the Twilight books (although I own the first one), but really enjoyed the first movie. I saw New Moon yesterday and thought it was all right. Wish Robert Pattinson was in it more.
I think I’ll have to see it one or two more times to like it more.
ISRAEL2 at hotmail dot com
A cappella music makes me happy.
sailorrose AT kittymail DOT com
I forgot to leave my e-mail addy in the comment #1 OOPS !!
A KISS from my husband, JOHN! 32 years and going strong!
MUSIC It relaxes me
BOOKS They rake me to places I ptherwise would never get to visit!
johnslake at usa dot com
Thanks for all the great comments so far everyone! And I just wanted to say, I am able to see the email you used to leave your comment so if you forget to leave it also in the comment body it’s not a problem. (H)