Janet Tronstad made the USA Today 150 best selling books on December 11, 2011 for Mail-Order Christmas Brides written with Jillian Hart for Harlequin's Love Inspired imprint.
Congratulations from RWA Montana, Janet!
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Christmas is for kids!
Kris Kringle originally walked the German countryside ringing a bell and passing out gifts, candies and cakes to the children. So, in honor of kids and good old St. Nicholas, give yourself the best gift ever. Tear the wrapping paper off your impish spirit because at Christmas you have permission to be a child!
1. Start wetting the bed.
2. Steal mistletoe because people kissing is so gross!
3. Put tinfoil on your teeth and pretend you have braces.
4. Ask Santa for a pony.
5. Sing the "batman and robin" version of Jingle Bells until your family goes crazy.
6. Suck the end of your candy canes to a point.
7. Make a wreath out of egg cartons and paint it with tempera paints.
8. Wear your hair in pigtails and sit on Santa's lap.
9. Start a snow ball fight.
10. Sneak a peak at a present under the tree, then rewrap it so no one knows.
11. Watch "A Muppet Christmas Carol" and sing along.
12. At parties introduce yourself as Cindy Lou from Whoville.
13. Write a letter to Santa and send it.
14. Wear bells on your shoes.
15. Listen to "Twas the Night Before Christmas" backwards, you can hear the phrase 'Paul is dead'!
16. Outline the toilet in twinkle lights.
17. Make Froot Loop necklaces for everyone you love.
18. Put glitter on EVERYTHING!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
The Importance of Romance Novels During the Holidays
Holidays bring a lot of emotional pressure. Whether it's family traditions, the break-up of a relationship or the beginning of a new one, the stress can be difficult to handle.
That's when a good romance novel comes in handy! You can live vicariously as a pioneer woman in the West, a Southern belle or a vampire. You can cleanse your emotions by following the rollar coaster ride of someone else's romance.
My ex-husband left after Thanksgiving well over ten years ago. He came back to see the kids on Christmas day and we gave him presents. It was awkward and painful and I hated every minute of it. My drug of choice was the movie Notting Hill--pure romance. In fact, I watched that movie so often, I can almost quote you every line of dialogue.
Valentine's Day wasn't much better. I refused to turn on the television to see other people's happiness and ads for jewelry. Instead I crawled into bed with a good romance novel and a cup of tea.
When it came time to begin my own writing, I answered a call for submission for a holiday story. I created an erotic romance that required a woman to choose between an ex-lover who was returning from the war and her current lover. The holidays are important part of the story.
I wish you joy over the next month and the best for 2012
That's when a good romance novel comes in handy! You can live vicariously as a pioneer woman in the West, a Southern belle or a vampire. You can cleanse your emotions by following the rollar coaster ride of someone else's romance.
My ex-husband left after Thanksgiving well over ten years ago. He came back to see the kids on Christmas day and we gave him presents. It was awkward and painful and I hated every minute of it. My drug of choice was the movie Notting Hill--pure romance. In fact, I watched that movie so often, I can almost quote you every line of dialogue.
Valentine's Day wasn't much better. I refused to turn on the television to see other people's happiness and ads for jewelry. Instead I crawled into bed with a good romance novel and a cup of tea.
When it came time to begin my own writing, I answered a call for submission for a holiday story. I created an erotic romance that required a woman to choose between an ex-lover who was returning from the war and her current lover. The holidays are important part of the story.
I wish you joy over the next month and the best for 2012
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