Monday, September 22, 2014

BOTB Results, Something Different, and Secrets of Honor



First: results for Battle of the Bands. I suspected that Boyce Avenue would win this battle, though not by the margin it did. I was surprised by how many of you didn't actually like the song by either party. One of you said that you would give the win to the neighbor's cat (if it were an option). LC voted for Miley just to piss off Stephen T. McCarthy (hahahaha) and some of you abstained. In the end, it looked like this with your votes:

Miley Cyrus - 5 votes
Boyce Avenue - 24 votes

Obviously, not even close. 

For me, this was a tough battle, and not because I don't like either version;) I actually like the way Miley sings the chorus of the song, but am not crazy about her interpretation of the rest of it. I really like Boyce Avenue on everything but the chorus (it's too pretty for me). The exception is the final time through on their version. I like that a lot. Overall, I agree with the majority and vote for Boyce Avenue... but I think there are things to like in the MC version and can understand a vote cast her way.

Second: LC wrote in his DiscConnected blog that he is not feeling inspired to blog of late. I agree with him. I am struggling. Working on my novel takes so much time and I just don't want to sit in front of the computer and try to work up something clever or uber-honest here. So, there might not be a whole lot happening on this blog for a while. Not apologizing (for all of you who will want to tell me not to apologize in the comments:) but explaining. ALSO, I plan to post more often on my other blog stuff like this: click here. If you want a few minutes of something fun, I hope you follow over there. Obviously, not every post will be your cup of joe, but some should tickle you.

Third: Carol Kilgore is releasing her newest novel, Secrets of Honor. I am so happy for her. I volunteered to share the details with you, so here they are...





BLURB for SECRETS OF HONOR

By the end of a long evening working as a special set of eyes for the presidential security detail, all Kat Marengo wants is to kick off her shoes and stash two not-really-stolen rings in a secure spot. Plus, maybe sleep with Dave Krizak. No, make that definitely sleep with Dave Krizak. The next morning, she wishes her new top priorities were so simple.

As an operative for a covert agency buried in the depths of the Department of Homeland Security, Kat is asked to participate in a matter of life or death—locate a kidnapped girl believed to be held in Corpus Christi, Texas. Since the person doing the asking is the wife of the president and the girl is the daughter of the first lady’s dearest friend, it’s hard to say no.

Kat and Dave quickly learn the real stakes are higher than they or the first lady believed and will require more than any of them bargained for.

The kicker? They have twenty-four hours to find the girl—or the matter of life or death will become more than a possibility.

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BIO
Carol sees mystery and subterfuge everywhere. And she’s a sucker for a good love story—especially ones with humor and mystery. Crime Fiction with a Kiss gives her the latitude to mix and match throughout the broad mystery and romance genres. Having flexibility makes her heart happy.

You can connect with Carol and her books here:
Under the Tiki Hut blog:  http://www.underthetikihut.blogspot.com
Website with Monthly Contest: http://www.carolkilgore.net

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It's here! SECRETS OF HONOR, the novel. Kat Marengo will finally spill her story. http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Honor-Carol-Kilgore-ebook/dp/B00NH0QTO6/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1410561862

Once upon a time, there was a jewel thief...for the government. SECRETS OF HONOR, the novel. http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Honor-Carol-Kilgore-ebook/dp/B00NH0QTO6/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1410561862

24 hours to find a kidnapped girl. Failure is unthinkable. SECRETS OF HONOR, the novel. http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Honor-Carol-Kilgore-ebook/dp/B00NH0QTO6/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1410561862


SECRETS OF HONOR, a new thriller. http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Honor-Carol-Kilgore-ebook/dp/B00NH0QTO6/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1410561862

39 comments:

  1. Congratulations, Carol.
    Larry's vote makes me chuckle...

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    1. Many of you had FUNNY FUNNY FUNNY things to say about the last battle.

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  2. Wait, so WAS the neighbor's cat an option? Is it too late to change my vote to "Mr. Whiskers and his late night yowling"?

    And hey, writing novels always trumps blogging. Finish that thing up and worry about blogging after!

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    1. No, it wasn't an option.

      Does anyone ever finish up writing or blogging????

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  3. I want to vote for Mr. Whiskers, too...

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  4. Me too...for the cat.
    Congrats again Carol. I tried leaving a comment on your blog but I always get confused with that chrome plus and I never know where to write it. Always confused, that's me.

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  5. Yeah, it gets tough to blog when the novel demands so much attention. I totally get that.

    And congrats to Carol!

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    1. Part of the problem is that both activities are in front of the computer. With my shoulder issue, it doesn't help unfreeze my shoulder by spending so much time with my fingers on a keyboard.

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  6. Thanks for the shout out, Robin! I love the guy who voted one way to piss off someone else! I my have been guilty of similar conduct more than once in my life. I totally get the time thing. Not sure what I'm going to do about that.

    Manzanita - So sorry you're having difficulty commenting at the Tiki Hut. Maybe Blogger will read this and fix the issue.

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    1. I say channel that attitude and give it to a character!

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  7. I can certainly relate to getting a little cold on blogging. We all know that it happens to the best of us. Good luck with that novel, as well!

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    1. Yes, if anyone understands not wanting to blog it is you. Glad you are back at it!!!

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  8. Congrats to Carol and I agree that writing novels trumps blogging.

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    1. I agree. I made that choice a while back and think it was the right one!!!

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  9. I hear what you, Larry, and many others are saying. I too have been experiencing a certain sense of ennui about not just blogging but a lot of other things. I know I need to write on my non-blogging writing but I can't seem to get motivated of late. Hopefully that will change.

    Maybe it's the September of our years Fall blues.

    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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    1. I've always loved the word ennui. Just sayin'.

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  10. Congrats, Carol!

    I pulled back this month to write more. Ironically, I've done very little as I ended up with a bunch of formatting gigs.

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    1. You know what they say about the best-laid plans...

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  11. I like the new background you have going.

    Also, I know what you mean about blogging. I still love it, but between work and writing, it simply has to take a back seat. I'm really glad that I got a chance to come say hi today, though. :-)

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    1. It is always good to see you Misha. I haven't seen much of you, either, which hopefully means that the writing is going well!

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  12. I first stumbled upon Boyce Avenue a few years ago and immediately liked them.

    Congrats to Carol!!! She rocks :)

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    1. I like Boyce Avenue rather a lot. Honestly, a bit surprised they haven't made an appearance before now.

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  13. Blogging DOES feel like a chore some days, doesn't it?

    Thanks for the cut-and-paste tweets for Carol's book.

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    1. Susan... I go through periods when I just don't feel like blogging. (see years 2011 and 2012). I was busy feeling like crap. Now, I am busy trying to recover and juggle all of my projects. I don't think I multi-task well.

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  14. So glad your writing is going well. My theory is that we all have different reasons for blogging. Some do it to market themselves. Some do it for therapy. Some do it to learn to write better. The reasons often evolve or change, but in my mind, there is always a reason behind the blog. Few people blog just to blog. So if the blogging interferes the reason behind it, then the act defeats the purpose.

    That said, we make long distance friends during the exercise of blogging and when our friends go away, we miss them.

    Hooray for Carol!

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    1. I started this blog as a therapy blog (with a nugget of a dream that someone would stumble across my writing and determine me "brilliant")... and that makes me laugh. It didn't take long to discover many writers out there far superior to lil' ol' me. Eventually, I decided I'd carry on anyway. Even if I do pursue that writing thing to its conclusion... not sure if this blog would help or hinder my efforts. I read some of the old posts and they scream "Crazy."

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  15. Boyce Avenue won! Yay!!! ;)

    Congratulations, Carol!

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  16. Best of luck with your writing, Robin! I'm glad you're devoting more time to it. Dragon Hugs!

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  17. Congrats to Carol! I just came over from TV Junction Function, and as a TV addict I know I'll be visiting often. Good luck with your novel, Robin!

    Julie

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  18. Congrats to Carol, and I love that you gave a shout-out. Writers supporting writers is a very cool thing. :)

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  19. Chris, Al, Julie, Rosey ~ Glad you are enjoying BOTB, my TV Blog (which is actually fun for me right now, when pretty much everything else is NOT) and writing encouragement. It's one of the many things I love about this blogging thing.

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  20. dude...think what you will of miley's personal choices...but when she sings, "I never meant to start a war, I only wanted you to let me in.." it gives me chills...It is a good song. Even if they find her dead of an overdose, she has a good voice...real talent..make that six votes for miley. I vote for art..not character. She's good.

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  21. I'm not surprised by the results of the Battle of the Bands.

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  22. Chris ~ I think that there are plenty of things to like about Miley's version of that song and expected her to do better than she did... :(

    Sherry ~ Ah well...

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  23. Well, pooh. I'm just getting back and you're cutting back. Well, sometimes we just want to move in different directions for a while. I understand.

    Congratulations to Carol, of course.

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  24. I like that Miley got some insincere votes.

    I hope Carol is doing great with Secrets.

    Take care, Robin. xo

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  25. Blogging has its own ebb and flow. I've gone on hiatus at least half a dozen times. I thought for sure I would be quitting it at certain moments. But I still come back. Totally normal.

    Hope your novel is coming along.

    And Miley got thrashed!

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