Amie Stuart ~ On the Back Porch

I can’t tell you how happy I am that the weekend is here. It’s been a long frustrating week and I woke up Friday at 2 am to let the dog out and never went back to sleep. As a reward I snuck out and got a Pedicure on Friday afternoon. I really needed the de-stressing and my feet needed the attention!

So I don’t have much to blog about …. other than Nailed goes on sale Tuesday–did I mention that already? LOL

Erica Orloff has a FABULOUS post up about writing and Law and Order LOL

And Justine Larbalestier has a post up on Crazy Writer Traits (that I can’t deny).

And next week we’re celebrating our one week anniversary at Naughty and Spice all week long with e-book giveaways! And I see some giveaways of Nailed next week.

I’m also guest blogging at my good friend Caridad Pinero’s blog on Wednesday!!!

Are you hitting any of the big releases this weekend? What are your plans?

Well it’s official. The editor came back from vacation and gave me the thumbs up for my title for the September 08 book — the story with the female movers. It’ll definitely be hot, but also different from Hands On and Kink.

Which means I feel like I can officially announce I’ve accepted another two book deal with Aphrodisia and the first book will be MAKE U SWEAT. According to my editor, I also write great copy

Since Lynn had the most popular title suggestion, I’m declaring her the winner of the title suggestion contest! Congrats Lynn! I hope you enjoy your prizes.

The haircut chopped off ALL the relaxer and I had a ‘fro going on. It’s relaxed now so as soon as I actually take the time to fix my hair, I’ll post pics of the new ‘do!

In other news, it’s been a quiet weekend and I’ve taken advantage of the chance to rest, which I’ve really needed. I’ve dumped a few stressors off my back this weekend too, so hopefully it’ll get a little easier to write. I’m giving myself a few more weeks to work on my futuristic and plot out MUS and then October 1, I’ve got to hit it hard (real hard since I’ll be gone three weekends!). One of those weekends is either a writer’s retreat or my 20 year class reunion OMG! And one of those weekends is a readers and authors luncheon!

If I can find the cord to my camera I’ll upload pics of the kiddo–not only did he fall off his bike, gimme a heart attack and nearly break his arm, he got his braces off last week. His teeth look GREAT!!!!! (Poor baby had HORRIBLE gapped buck teeth).

Now I did something on Friday I SWORE I’d never do and it has the potential to cause much upheaval, but I just KNOW this week is going to be nice and CALM! RIGHT? RIGHT!

BTW I’m over at SFC today blogging nonsense and giving away another set of Steph Tyler Blazes (SIGNED!).

Happy Release Day to me! You can hop over to Mik’s blog to see a pic of Hands On at her local BN.

I’m also blogging about fantasies and the idea behind Hands On over at Naughty and Spice (Tuesday’s are my regular day over there).

And thanks to Rhian for this lovely pic of Hands On Georgia Style!

As part of Paperback Writer’s Free E-book contest I’m giving away THE BIG GIRL’S GUIDE TO BUYING LINGERIE …. along with an extra free read here:

http://southernfriedchicas.com/chica-freebie-fiction/

And you can find a ton more at Paperback Writers .

Happy Reading and Happy Halloween everyone!

The Mavs are going to the NBA Finals!!!!!! :yippee: :yippee: :yippee: BTW this is the first time since 1971 that two first-timers have made it to the finals, which is pretty damned cool.

Between a little writing at basketball practice and what I got done today, I crossed the halfway point for the novella and finally took back control of the damned thing. D’Angelo and Cherise are giving me fits. :dead:

The book formerly known as Blue Collar Chicks has a title! :yippee: :yippee: (more…)

Thank you again everyone for all the well wishes and congratualtions. You don’t know how much it means to me. :kiss:

You all rock!

I’d like to leave you with one parting thought for the day……..

To: Steph
From: Cece
Subject: I have news

=)

To: Cece
From: Steph
Subject: RE I have news

(I have news too)

Follow up email from Steph To Cece who ran to Blockbuster……….
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