Harry Potter, anyone?

Just too beautiful for words...

Harry Potter sells big!

I love this morning's article about the autographed Harry Potter selling for nearly $41,000 at auction. What an incredible thing to have happen! I'll bet JK Rowling never figured that would happen when she put her John Hancock on the page of this book. How cool!

Read the entire article here. It gives all of us writers something to aspire to, doesn't it?

Nicole Richie looks beautiful in a bikini!

I'm like everyone else. I look at the entertainment headlines. This morning Nicole Richie and her baby belly caught my eye. Why? Because she looks so beautifully healthy in a yellow bikini. The way she's sitting poolside, looking content, is heartwarming. I'm so happy she's found a reason to smile--and eat. :)

See Nicole and baby bump here.

If you're like me, the photo will make you smile!

Stephen King in October--does it get any better?

Richard Bachman, aka Stephen King, the god of storytelling, has a new book out. BLAZE sounds so fabulously creepy that I have to get it--today!

If you want to check it out, look here.

Oooh, I'm so psyched to read this book!

Canyon's Call in print!

Canyon's Call will be available for pre-order from Phaze Publishing on November 5th! Carrie and Jake are going to print! WOO HOO!!!

The blurb:

Carrie Reed, a highly respected genetic veterinary specialist, has it all: asuccessful practice, fame in her chosen field, money and a body that mostwomen would give their eye teeth for. But she's got no male prospects insightand a mother that loves to remind Carrie that her biological clock isn't onlyticking--it's screaming. So when Jake Canyon phones he commands herattention. His voice is sexy, his tone is hot and he insists there is anew species ofanimal roaming around on his Alaskan ranch. Would she come and identify itfor him? Of course she will! Carrie knows that even if there isn't a newspecies to be found, a voice like Jake's is definitely worth investigating!

Four angels from Fallen Angels Reviews:

"I loved the wildness and the roughness of the Alaskan state. From the way
it was described it is a beautiful place and it went perfectly with the
story.

The characters were brought to life in a way that you couldn’t forget,
especially at the end of the story and I would like to see more stories
from Ms. Burns. Alaska is a state that I have always wanted to visit and despite some of Carrie's "wanting people to stay out of Alaska" this book really
makes me want to go to Alaska. Great job on the story Ms. Burns."

Four lips from Two Lips Reviews:

"I loved the premise of this story and I was entranced by author Kate
Burns'beautiful descriptions of the Alaskan countryside and the unique way in
which the ranch is run in harmony with nature.

I liked the way author Kate Burns keeps us guessing right up to the end. If you enjoy the great outdoors and lots and lots of hot sex scenes, Canyon's Call will be a satisfying read. I certainly enjoyed it."

Reading

If I say I love to read, I don't think anyone will be surprised. But I do. Love to read, that is. In a big way. Lately I've been devouring books. Just can't seem to get them fast enough. Load them in my reader and hit the beach.

Last night I read GEORGIE AND HER DRAGON by Sahara Kelly. I loved it! Fantasy and humor all in a quick and easy read. Just too good.

Now, what shall I read today? Any ideas?

Stephen King

I finished reading The Stand for the gazillionth time last night. Anyone else a fan? God, I love the way that man writes! He scares the bejeezus out of me every time, even though I'm usually rereading so I know what's going to happen next. It's not as if I'm clueless, but still...he scares the crap out of me.

I love to be scared. Maybe that's why October, with its scary goblins, ghosts and the like, is my favorite month?

Boo!

More Halloween fun...Vampire?

You Could Not Be a Vampire

Sorry, but you're not just cut out for flesh eating, turning into a bat, and living forever.But that's okay. The sight of blood turns your stomach... without even thinking of drinking it.And while you definitely would never be a vampire, you're exactly the type of frail prey Dracula wannabe's crave.Maybe it's time to arm yourself with a cross and some nasty garlic breath! What you would like best about being a vampire: The raw power (though you wouldn't admit it to anyone) What you would like least about being a vampire: The whole killing thing

Could You Be a Vampire?

Canyon's Call Fallen Angel Review Rocks!

Fallen Angels Reviews gives Canyon's Call 4 Angels and a glowing review!!

"...I loved the wildness and the roughness of the Alaskan state. From the way it was described it is a beautiful place and it went perfectly with the story. The characters were brought to life in a way that you couldn’t forget, especially at the end of the story and I would like to see more stories from Ms. Burns. Alaska is a state that I have always wanted to visit and despite some of Carrie’s “wanting people to stay out of Alaska” this book really make me want to go to Alaska. Great job on the story Ms. Burns."

Reviewed by: Missy

Love Lessons review!

Four Angels from Fallen Angel Reviews!

Here's what Amanda had to say about Love Lessons:

"Jenn has run into a rut in her sex life. The guy she is dating now is terrific out of bed, but he is worthless in it. Not knowing what else to do, she turns to her friend Glory who sends her to an adult shop called Bare Minimum to try to get things fired up with her boyfriend. Deciding instead to just end things with him, Jenn calls him and ends their relationship. After all, there’re better men out there, right?

However, deciding she could still use some tricks up her sleeve, she swallows her shyness and goes inside to talk to Greg, Bare Minimum’s owner. Once she talks to Greg she gets other thoughts in her head. Greg is gorgeous and sexy as all get out. He also offers to teach her a few lessons in the lovemaking department.

When Jenn goes to meet Greg for their lesson, things get a little kinky. Greg makes it a point to give and show Jenn anything and everything she wants. However, what happens when the student becomes the teacher?

What an engaging and hot read. I loved how Jenn went from meek mouse to scorching firebrand. Greg was hot and sexy. The sex scene was magnificent. The student to teacher theme was a lot of fun. As a matter of fact, everything about Love Lessons was great. According to the author herself, she is new to writing erotica, but I have to say, Kate Burns writes erotica like a pro. I am very excited to read more stories from Kate Burns in the future."

Reviewed by: Amanda H.

Too gorgeous to stay indoors

Yes, it's October. But here in the northeast it feels like August. It is gorgeous today, blue skies and sunny. I can't resist. Taking the laptop to the beach and hoping that no one else has that same idea. Looking for quiet hours to write and relax, listening to the lull of the Atlantic.

Thinking of beginning something new today...

Have a great day!

Happy October!

I love October! Vampires, witches, scarecrows, pumpkins, cookies.

Um, yeah. Cookies. I mean, you eat Christmas cookies, don't you? Why not, then, autumn cookies?

Today I'll be making one of our favorites, molasses cookies. And I'm sharing the recipe with you!
Enjoy!

Molasses Cookies


3/4 cup softened butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup molasses
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup additional sugar


Combine butter, 1 cup sugar and egg until smooth. Add molasses. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and ginger in separate bowl, then add to molasses mixture.

Cover. Chill dough for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough into walnut sized balls, and roll in additonal sugar. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until tops are cracked.