More Goodies!

Ruth made these for me! Wow, does she know what I like!!! Thanks so much, Ruth. I love them!

Lots of PRIZES!!!

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Southern Horoscopes

WHAT'S YOUR SOUTHERN SIGN? (Leave a comment and let me know! - I'm Okra.)


Some of us Southerners are pretty skeptical of horoscopes and the people who read them. If we are to ever fully understand all the star signs and the people they represent, we need symbols that all true Southerners understand: See the list below:

OKRA (Dec 22 - Jan 20) Are tough on the outside but tender on the inside. Okras have tremendous influence. An older Okra can look back over his life and see the seeds of his influence everywhere. You can do something good each day if you try.

CHITLIN (Jan 21 - Feb 19) Chitlins come from humble backgrounds. A Chitlin, however, will make something of himself if he is motivated and has lots of seasoning. In dealing with Chitlins, be careful they may surprise you. They can erupt like Vesuvius. Chitlins are best with Catfish and Okra.

BOLL WEEVIL (Feb 20 - March 20) You have an overwhelming curiosity. You're unsatisfied with the surface of things, and you feel the need to bore deep into the interior of everything. Needless to say, you are very Intense and driven as if you had some inner hunger. You love to stay busy and tend to work too much. Nobody in their right mind is going to trust you with their hard earned corn, so you'll have to sow your own.

MOON PIE (March 21 - April 20) You're the type that spends a lot of time on the front porch. A cinch to recognize the physical appearance of Moon Pies. Big and round are the key words here. You should marry anybody you can get remotely interested in the idea. It's not going to be easy. You always have a big smile and are happy. This might be the year to think about aerobics. Maybe not.

POSSUM (April 21 - May 21) When confronted with life's difficulties, Possums have a marked tendency to withdraw and develop a don't-bother-me-about-it attitude. Sometimes you become so withdrawn, people actually think you're dead. This strategy is probably not psychologically healthy but seems to work for you. You are a rare breed. Most folks love to watch you work and play. You are a night person and mind your own business.

CRAWFISH (May 22 - June 21) Crawfish is a water sign. If you work in an office, you're hanging around the water cooler. Crawfish prefer the beach to the mountains, the pool to the golf course, and the bathtub to the living room. You tend not to be particularly attractive physically, but you have very, very good heads.

COLLARDS (June 22 - July 23) Collards have a genius for communication. They love to get in the melting pot of life and share their essence with the essence of those around them. Collards make good social workers, psychologists, and baseball managers. As far as your personal life goes, If you are Collards, stay away from Crawfish. It just won't work. Save yourself a lot of heartache.

CATFISH (July 24 - Aug 23) Catfish are traditionalists in matters of the heart, although one's whiskers may cause problems for loved ones. Catfish are never easy people to understand. You run fast. You work and play hard. Even though you prefer the muddy bottoms to the clear surface of life, you are liked by most. Above all else, Catfish should stay away from Moon Pies.

GRITS (Aug 24 - Sept 23) Your highest aim is to be with others like yourself. You like to huddle together with a big crowd of other Grits. You love to travel though, so maybe you should think about joining a club. Where do you like to go? Anywhere they have cheese, gravy, bacon, butter, or eggs and a good time. If you can go somewhere where they have all these things, that serves you well. You are pure in heart.

BOILED PEANUTS (Sept 24 - Oct 23) You have a passionate desire to help your fellow man. Unfortunately, those who know you best, your friends and loved ones, may find that your personality is much too salty, and their criticism will affect you deeply because you are really much softer than you appear. You should go right ahead and marry anybody you want to because in a certain way, yours is a charmed life. On the road of life, you can be sure that people will always pull over and stop for you.

BUTTER BEAN (Oct 24 - Nov 22) Always invite a Butter Bean to a party because Butter Beans get along well with everybody. You, as a Butter Bean, should be proud. You've grown on the vine of life, and you feel at home no matter what the setting. You can sit next to anybody. However, You, too, shouldn't have anything to do with Moon Pies.

ARMADILLO (Nov 23 - Dec 21) You have a tendency to develop a tough exterior, but you are actually quite gentle and kind inside. A good evening for you? Old friends, a fire, some roots, fruit, worms, and insects. You are a throwback. You're not concerned with today's fashions and trends. You're not concerned with anything about today. You're almost prehistoric in your interests and behavior patterns. You probably want to marry another Armadillo, but a Possum is another somewhat kinky mating possibility.
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Cowboy Games is at Fictionwise!

I'm so excited! Cowboy Games is now available at Fictionwise! Here's the link: http://www.fictionwise.com/eBooks/eBook69348.htm

Ok, if you haven't noticed yet, I'll let you in on a little secret...SUMMER IS KICKING MY BUTT! I didn't finish reading anything this week. I'm speeding toward a deadline and completely caught up in a writing fog AND I'm trying to do some fun summer stuff with my son. Ackkk! There aren't enough hours in the day!

What are you all doing this summer? Anybody taking a vacation? Please tell me so I can live vicariously. I won't be leaving this keyboard until I finish the book I'm working on. :)


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Come see me!

I'll be chatting at Savannah Chase's group on Tuesday, June 24th from 2-4 EST with the fabulous and always fun authors, Rita Thedford(Regina Carlysle) and Paige Tyler. Come hang out with us if you can. www.groups.yahoo.com/group/savannahchase

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Cindy did it again!

Cindy made another fabulous signature graphic for me. I've loved them all, but this has to be my favorite. What do you think?


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And the winner is...

STEPHANIE! Congratulations, Stephanie. Email me at Wendi@wendidarlin.com and I'll get your prize to you. :)

Thanks to everyone who played. Come back next Wednesday for more of the same.
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Another Great Read & Giveaway!

I've been writing so much this week, I didn't get to finish reading the book I wanted to tell you all about today. So instead, I'll share a blurb from my cowboy menage HIRED HANDS, available now from The Wild Rose Press (Wilder Roses).

Forty-two year old, Nora Lambert struggles daily to keep the family ranch running smoothly and has learned to rely on young, sexy Cole Shanahan. It’s been eighteen months since her husband passed, and the loneliness is killing her. More and more often, her sexual fantasies include Cole, but he hasn't shown any interest in her.

Out of respect for her late husband, Cole has denied his attraction to Nora. Until his identical twin, Jesse, makes a move that Cole never dared. Finding the woman he wants in his brother’s arms spurs Cole into action. He's willing to let Nora have both him and his brother. Once. Then he's staking his claim.

As always, leave a comment to get your name in the drawing for today's prize. I'm giving away an e-copy of COWBOY GAMES by yours truly.

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And the winner is....

Cindy! Congratulations, Cindy! For anyone wondering how this works, my son draws the winner's name for me. He loves doing it and gets so excited for all of you who win.

For a chance to win a really cool prize package from Jami Davenport, drop by her website or blog today. www.jamidavenport.com If you're a bear lover, you'll really like this one.

Cindy, please email me with your mailing address at wendi@wendidarlin.com.

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Another Great Read & Giveaway!

Ok, I did not abandon ship!! Last week's edits were not pretty, but I'm so DONE! And I got to fit in a fabulous new read that I just have to tell you about!


WHO'S BEEN SLEEPING IN MY BED by Jami Davenport is one of those books that won't let you put it down.

Harlee Davis has climbed into the wrong bed, or so she thinks. Hunky Jake Reynolds wouldn't mind keeping her between his sheets - if she hadn't broken into his house.

To complicate matters further, Jake has sunk everything he has into a plan to develop a prime piece of real estate in the San Juan Islands. The land he invested in happens to be the location of a camp for at risk kids - a camp that turned Harlee's life around when she was a wayward teen. She'll do anything to keep the camp from being destroyed. But Jake is just as determined as she is. And he holds all the cards.

These two characters are HOT HOT HOT together and the story is well done. I loved the humor and the well-developed cast of secondary characters. This is the first book of a series that will be set on the San Juan Islands and will tell the stories of the intriguing Reynolds family.

BUY IT THURSDAY, JUNE 12th at www.sirenbookstore.com

This week's giveaway is a $5 Siren Publishing Gift Certificate. Just leave a comment for your chance to win. Good luck!

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OMG!!!

Look what Cindy made for me! Is this the coolest thing or what??? Where's the bartender and hot cowboy to dance with? I feel like I'm in a honky tonk! Yeee Haw!


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