Photo a Day Challenge Day 15 - Car

Today's photo challenge word was "CAR". 


I am a bit late posting to be true. I didn't have time to take a picture of car but I would like to share a car from one of my favourite book heroines, Stephanie Plum. 
Stephanie Plum is from author Janet Evanovich's book series and they are just the best feel good books out there. 

This '53 Buick Roadmaster is not what Stephanie starts out driving but by the end of each book, she's destroyed at least two cars so ends up back driving her dead Uncle Sandor's indestructible car. 


Do you read the Stephanie Plum series at all? 

Photo a Day Challenge Day 14 - Clouds

Today's picture is a very inspirational picture. You know the old say that a picture speaks 1000 words. Well that is what this picture is for me. I first saw it on Smart Bitches, Trashy Books website and the blog post was called The Power of Julie Garwood. Well since Julie Garwood is one of my most favourite authors, I absoutlely loved the heartfelt article written by a fan. 
This picture was included in the post. 

Does this picture speak to you as it does to me? 

Photo a Day Challenge Day 13 - A Sign

Today's challenge photo is "A SIGN"


Here is a sign that I get teased about often. My hubby just loves borrowing my truck with this sign on my tailgate. 

Well do you break for Romance? 

Photo a Day Challenge Day 12 - Fork

Today's photo challenge word is "FORK". 


The only "FORK" I could think of for a book theme was the constant fork in the road I take whether to read a book Kindle or paper. 

This decision happened recently with A Breath of Snow and Ashes. I opted for my Kindle. The hardcover is just too heavy. (although I did it once)


What about you? ebook vs paper. What would win if you have the take the fork in the road? 

Photo a Day Challenge Day 11 - Someone You Talked to Today

hummmm Today's word is "SOMEONE YOU TALKED TO TODAY"
This one is hard only because I've made this challenge book themed. In fact as I look at the second half of this challenge list, it looks like this list is going to get harder and harder to keep book themed. 
Another reason this word is hard is because I am allergic to the phone. I really really hate talking on the phone. 
So I'm gonna have to go with the Twitter mode of communication today. 


Here is a screen cap of my Twitter conversation with...well I'm sure he needs no introduction. 

For reals...It happened. Honestly. Just for me Colin reverts back to his Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy character. 

I am sure he tweeted me from his phone while daydreaming about me. I am sure of it. 

Photo a Day Challenge Day 10 - Loud

Today's challenge word was "LOUD" 

Oh yes, I was screaming in the stands like a 60's teenie bopper at a Beatles concert. My love of cowboys is actually recent. I only started loving these alpha tough guys when I started reading romances with cowboys and *giggles* the books were full of smut. I credit author Lorelei James and her Rough Riders series for having me attend a PBR Bull Riding Competition. 
(incidentally, I was not the only one LOUD at this show) 


Do you have a love of cowboys at all? Do they draw you in their drawls? Who is your favourite cowboy romance author or your favourite book featuring the studly men. 

Photo a Day Challenge Day 9 - My favourite colour RED

Today's Photo Challenge word was "RED". Hummm, since that is my favourite colour, it sure was not hard to come up with a shot. 

Here we have my lovely "RED" leather Kindle case and my snuggly warm romance blanket that I made. Quite possibly two of my favourite things is the whole world. 


Those new sew blankets made of fleece are the best thing EVER. Even in the middle of summer I need my blanket. Have you made one before? 

Photo a Day Challenge Day 8 - Window

Today's challenge was "WINDOW" 

Anyone who knows me or follows my blog has a clear understanding of my love for Historical Romance Novels. (okay so maybe they don't understand it but they certainly know about it)


This shot above was taken in Charleston, South Carolina by me. The site was at the historical John Rutledge House Inn and of course it was at night. 
My imagination gets the best of me. I read all about balls and parties and to actually stay at a mansion with historical significance (that would have definitely hosted such soirees) was a dream come true. Can't you just picture a prominent lady all done up in a ball gown looking out that window? 


Are you a fan of historical novels and are dying to visit some of the places that you've read about? Scotland anyone? 

Photo a Day Challenge Day 7 - Something You Wore

Day 7's challenge was "Something You Wore" 
I decided to go with the Sock Hop outfit I wore last year during the Lori Foster Reader/Writer convention. The weekend was fabulous and I am really looking forward to this June to attend again. 

In the photo from left to right - Me, my friend Julie and author Margaret Ethridge. 

Have you been to a writing/author event of some sort? Did you have a blast and meet some really awesome people? 

Photo a Day Challenge Day 6 - 5PM

Okay I admit today's photo is a reach when it comes to my bookish theme. What we have above is a picture I took at 5 pm a few days ago of my bedside table alarm clock. 
What's interesting that you can't really see very well in the picture is my iPod and I have it set to what I wake up to every single morning. It's Outlander the Musical. There is nothing like waking up to the beautiful voice of Allan Scott-Douglas. 
Oh here is a wee sample:

ahhhh so peaceful. 


Have you heard this amazing CD? What do you wake up to? A loud Beep-Beep or soft music? 

Photo a Day Challenge Day 5 - A Smile

There are so many things that bring "A SMILE" to my face. I had a hard time thinking of what to put here. I was going to take a picture of all the packages I get in the mail full of books as that certainly brings me a big smile. 
But I think this picture won out. A photo with my favourite author, Diana Gabaldon will do it for me. I think my cheeks hurt for a week afterwards. Here is the blog post about the day if you are interested. 

I have a few more pictures with my favourite authors and I treasure them. Have you taken a picture with some of your favourite authors? Who were they?

Photo a Day Challenge Day 4 - My Scandalous Bedside Picture

Well I wonder what scandalous pictures will show up with the word of the day, "BEDSIDE"? Mine is rather innocent really. You see, my BEDSIDE is usually overflowing with the books that I have up on deck. Since I have about 75 books on deck, this stack are just the ones that have made the way to the top. 

Where do you keep your TBR (to be read) pile? Do you have a tower like me? 

Photo a Day Challenge Day 3 - Welcome to My Neighbourhood

Welcome to Day 3 of the Photo a Day Challenge. Today is "Your Neighbourhood". Keeping to my bookish theme, I thought I'd share a shot of the closest bookstore (which happens to be my favourite) to my house. 

What's your favourite bookstore in Your Neighbourhood?

Photo a Day Challenge Day 2 - Fruit

Photo a Day Challenge Day 2


Well as I try to incorporate a bookish theme into this challenge, I have to say that with Day 2 I already started to struggle. How does one incorporate "FRUIT" into a book theme?


Well this was one way. 

Well it's a stretch I'd admit. I have the Twilight series but have yet to read it. I haven't really ventured into the  YA genre as I do prefer my books to be more adult and not with sparkly vampires but I will get around to it some time...I think. 


Have you read them? Was this a good way to incorporate "Fruit" LOL

Photo a Day Challenge - A Novel Idea

I have seen a few people on Facebook take this challenge and it looks like fun. I am going to try and put a book spin on it. Basically I have a list and I need to post a picture a day about what has been assigned. 

Well the first day, March 1st is "UP". So here is my picture. The majority of my books are UP on top of my closet. 

Where do you keep your books?