April’s Fool Day

April 1

April’s Fool Day

It’s that day. I will admit there has been times when I’ve been fooled by an April’s Fool joke. But it got me wondering about its history.

While it’s been around for a very long time, it spread throughout Britain during the 18^th century. In Scotland, the tradition was a two-day event that sent people out on phony errands. Some would involve pranks by putting fake tails or “kick me” signs on people’s butts.

Over the years it has evolved, or has it. Some well-known companies have done pranks on April 1^st leading to confusion.

No matter what happens today, question everything.

If you like…you might like my books

Here’s something that’s hard for me to do: Talk about my books.

Yeah, I know, I’m an author, that’s my job. It is, but I feel like I’m bragging about myself which isn’t something I’m comfortable with.

Today, I’m going to talk about a couple of great authors and if you like them, I think you’ll like my books.

Lexi Blake’s Master and Mercenaries series. I didn’t discover these books until a few years ago. I’m still a reader and I’m always on the look out for something good to read. These books are great and fun. Lexi has BDSM and suspense in her books. While I don’t write suspense, I do write BDSM.

Cherise Sinclair Master of Shadowlands and other books. When I discovered Cherise Sinclair, I couldn’t figure out why I’d never seen her before. Her Master of Shadowlands series had me researching BDSM more, and understand the difference in lifestyles. She has some paranormal books, some suspense books, and several other series. I’ve been a fan for a while. Cherise influenced me to write my own BDSM club series, different from hers, but it was fun to write

I enjoy Christine Feehan’s Dark series. Something about her vampires are so yummy. I enjoy a good paranormal series, but I have no intention of writing one at this time.

Competition?

I struggled for a title for today’s blog. I’ve seen a trend, if one can call it that, where writers try to take down other writers/authors. I’m sorry, that’s not right.

We are all writers/authors and there is room for all of us. Yes, discoverability is hard, but other writers/authors are not your competition.

When new writers ask for advice or help, I’ve heard writings say, “No, sorry I don’t train my competition.” That is utter crap.

If all writers/authors felt this way there would never be new authors for readers and authors to discover. Our industry would grow stagnate and old. Writing conferences are held to help writers/authors learn, discover, and maybe even meet an agent or editor.

There is so much knowledge out in the romance world and I for one share what I can. I had published authors help me and I helped them by buying their books.

We are not competitors; we are partners in a business with room for everyone.

Current Events

I don’t talk much about what is happening in the world because everyone has a different opinion. I’d rather work behind the scenes when I can. I don’t feel the need to air my opinion because it is my opinion.

I really want to say, just because someone doesn’t speak up that doesn’t mean they’re complicit (except if you’re a politician). Many people don’t speak up out of fear, not enough knowledge, or simply they don’t want to argue with people. I rarely speak up because I either don’t have enough knowledge yet on the subject, or people want to argue and I hate confrontation.

I understand those who want to discuss their views about what is happening in our world and that’s fine. I choose not to for my for my own reasons. We are all human and most of us have empathy and don’t like what is happening. I know for me; I do what little things I can.

Happy President’s Day

Did you every wonder how President’s day got started. I did and did a little research.

It was a tradition to honor President Washington, the US first leader whose birthday falls on Feb 22. In 1968 it became a national holiday. At one point, Abraham Lincoln, was added to the day, he was born on Feb. 16^th.

Although it is referred to as Presidents Day, the federal government still calls it “Washington’s Birthday.” You may see parades across the country for the holiday.

Enjoy President’s Day.