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I was so excited.... when I turned it the last chapter for 'The Perfect Country and Western Story' she wrote: "I will admit though that I was curious enough I had to do a quick skim and I love the last line before the epilogue! Great job!" Bet you'd like to know what the last line is.....

My son's lacrosse game in Ames, IA...shivering and cold, but still having fun... Bridget received The Military Oder of the World Wars award - still sitting in the bleachers... Bridget and her Dad and I - still laughing... Somethings never change...

I’ve been working hard on The Perfect Country and Western Story … and I’m having a ball. Turns out muscles do have memory… For the past two years I spent the spring cleaning my house for high school graduation parties… this year with both kids in college the weather turned nice on Saturday and my body went to work cleaning house, washing windows, shampooing carpet, raking, uncovering flower beds… makes me want to have a party anyways. Got to love mid life crisis… Thursday I turn 49 – last year quit my job after 27 years. This year – already started a new job after 6 months at the old one and I’m signed up for motorcycle classes… Doesn’t get much better then this…

Score (1-5) Hearts: 5 Ms. Columbus writes with such humor. I was cracking up with Charlie’s innocent antics and feeling so sorry for Amber not having the easiest of times trying to get to Grandma’s house. I love Ms. Columbus’ writing style and I look forward to reading more stories from her. You will not be disappointed if you pick this one up for yourself. For the complete Review....check out the link below http://www.nightowlromance.com/nightowlromance/reviews/Review.asp?ReviewId=1134

Could you please start by telling us a little about yourself? Hello Carol Ann, I’ve been writing all my life… 336 dog years and writing for The Wild Rose Press for a little over a human year. This year I’ve become an Empty Nester…both my children are in college and I’ve decided to have a mid-life adventure. For years my children choose my friends for me, I spent my evening chatting with their school mates parents or cheering next to their teammate’s parents. One of my adventures as an MT Nester involved going to a singles dance…even though I don’t dance. There I was at a big ballroom dance in jean, t-shirt and rubber soled clogs sitting at a table with ex co-workers enjoying the music and watching everyone else dance. A man approaches me, “Would you like to dance East Coast Swing?” Shrugging my shoulders, “I don’t know how to dance.” He reaches out his hand, “I’ll teach you.” We dance (and I use that term loosely) in front of the band. I can’t hear a word he’s saying – so I smile and n...

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My friend and fellow author, Carol Ann Erhardt tagged me for a game of tell-us-stuff-we-didn't-know... http://carolannerhardt.blogspot.com/ The rules are: List seven things about yourself Link to the person who tagged you (see above) I’ve been tagged. Impossible, I was always the one who never got caught. Must be getting old and slow… Here we go… 1. I might have had a mid life crisis (so, I’ll live to be 96) a) changed jobs after 27 years b) changed boyfriend after 10 years c) bought a dog 2. Blood type is B + and the blood bank loves me and it’s best to make an appointment on Monday’s because they get a fresh shipment of cookies. 3. Got a contract for my first novel “The Perfect Country and Western Story” 4. Became an Empty Nester. Both my kids are in college. 5. Took a Hoola Hoop class. 6. Took Swing dance lessons. 7. Have yet to be dipped. www.mollystarkbooks.com www.jayellwilson.com www.bessmcbride.com www.judithrochelle.com www.s...

Christmas Mischief Amber has had a tough time of it since moving to the city. But now that she is going to visit Grandma in the country things seem to be looking up. She packs the car, puts her big, friendly dog in the shotgun seat and takes off, Christmas packages filling the back seat. Of course when she gets a flat tire on a cold afternoon her luck doesn’t seem to be holding out. Then, Charlie, her dog, pushes the button that locks her out of the car. Just when she is about to bash a window with a rock a tall, dark stranger shows up. Tony seems to be the answer to her troubles. Christmas Mischief by Christine Columbus is a great little read. It is the perfect size for lunch hour reading. At first Amber seems like another helpless female and I was poised to be annoyed by her but quickly I saw what the author was doing and where this was going. Amber has overcome a lot of things and is making a new life for herself. She and Charlie, the burping dog, are family oriented enough to be ma...

Coffee and Love To Go Wild Rose Press December 24, 2007 REVIEWED BY: http://cocktailreviews.wordpress.com/ SCORE: 4 champagne flutes—Glad you reviewed the book. Would buy it/recommend to someone else. You liked the characters/plot/dialogue. Good characters/plot/interest level/writing. Author: Christine ColumbusPublisher: Wild Rose Press REVIEW: Since his divorce, Dan’s friends have been trying to find him a new woman. However, Dan has found one himself—only he hasn’t got the confidence to approach her. He sees Missy every day at the local coffee shop. To his surprise, while listening to the radio, Missy’s voice comes over the airwaves—and she mentions him! Well, he’s sure it’s him… Will Dan pluck up the courage to speak to Missy? Find out in Coffee and Love To Go!

My wonderful children gave me my own digital camera....

Delicious, and while it begins….As a cool minty tickle over your tongue, it settles inside you like warm chocolate kisses Peppermint twist martini 2 ounces of Absolut Peppar vodka 1 ounce of white Creme de Menthe 1.5 ounces of Godiva White Chocolate liqueur 1 ounce of Rumple Minze peppermint liqueur 2 small peppermint patty candies Peppermint twist martini glass rim sugar The mix Pour the ingredients except the Creme de Menthe into a shaker 3/4 full of cracked ice. Shake vigorously for a full minute. Rim your martini glasses with peppermint twist sugar Strain your elixir into the glasses Top each glass with 1/2 of the Creme de Menthe. Garnish each glass with a peppermint patty. To celebrate the season and the Release of Christmas Mischief

Monthly Romance Reviews CHRISTMAS MISCHIEF by Christine Columbus Available December 12 The Wild Rose Press As the Minnesota temperatures plummet, Amber faces Christmas and a long cold winter with no one but her grandma’s ornery black lab to keep her company. A chance encounter on a treacherous country road brings Amber face-to-face with a yummy man, guaranteed to melt the icicles in her heart.This delightfully sweet short story is the perfect confection to savor over a cup of holiday cocoa. Sparkling humor enlivens this tale of tender romance, and you cannot help but cheer Amber’s transition from longing and frustration to hope and happily-ever-after.Another heartwarming read from Christine Columbus! Great Big Thanks to Molly Stark for the review... http://www.mollystarkbooks.com/romancereviews.html

Besides learning the East Coast Swing….right, left, ball change…I’ve been doing the Mn Swing…Shovel, one, two, three… It also turns out that I’m not a wimp….brought my car into the service garage…my thermostat is broke…no wonder I’m never hot… But after Friday look out…

T o Trick or Treat Gwen, Sandra, Ruthie and I went out Trick or Treating...for the Troops. The Elks Club has an adopt a platoon program and we thought it would be fun to go door to door Trick or Treating... It was a Blast..

Besides having a Releast Date of December 12th for Christmas Mischief.... I went to a Singles Dance.... ... Saturday night with Mary and her friend Sally from Buffalo. I don’t dance, so I came prepared not to dance in jean, t-shirt and rubber soled clogs. So, I’m sitting at a table with my friends, enjoying the music and watching everyone else dance. A guy comes over to the table, “Would you like to dance East Coast Swing?” “I don’t know how to dance.” He reaches out his hand, “I’ll teach you.” We dance (and I use that term loosely) in front of the band. I can’t hear a word he’s saying – so I smile and nod. Toward the end of the song he moves closer to me and I hear, “Have you ever been bit?” My heart is pounding and I thought I was nervous before. What a weirdo. Will my friends hear me if I scream. Is there a full moon? Does he think he’s a vampire? I take a deep breath and smile as my rational mind takes hold. –he must have meant bitten by the dancing bug. He holds me tight...

Came back with a cute skirt and a great idea for a short story...had my cards read...and was told to be careful for what I wish for, because I was going to get it...Well, it's a good thing I bought a new skirt because when my novel because an Oprah Book Club - must read at least I'll have something "cool" to wear on the show.

Something Racy....

On July 3, 2007 - I posted the following message at yahoo group writerwarriors *** I'm in for Sept...just when I think I'm getting back to the swing of it...I can't remember where I put the swing... After 27 years working for a utility company...I'm quiting and going to work for a city...as an Admin Assist., Some people have a mid-life crisis and get a sports car, spouse/boyfriend...not me I get a new job...Dang....I'm so boring.... My goal is to do something racy by Sept., so I'll have something to tell..MY 81 year old neighbor hoped on the back of a Harley and went for a ride on her birthday.... **** I realize that I'm almost out of time to do something racy....I'm trying to decided if drinking a beer alone - quailifies as racy....

Bridget stopped by with laundry... at least Ruth was happy....to see the dirty clothes.