It isn't June - yet, but already a two tropical storms in the
Atlantic.
What does that mean to me? Why, I live in the south, the deep
south of the US. Hurricanes are bad business. With Karina,
although we were quite a distance from where she came ashore,
the devastation was wide spread. We lost trees, but the worst
part was the loss of electricity for days.
Here in the south it gets hot! Really hot and close to the Gulf
the humidity is often high. Yes I know, we chose to live here.
After all, we don't like cold and snow which we don't have here
usually. But the thought of no electricity for a week or two is
hard to contemplate.
No computer, no TV, no Radio, no coffee, no ice, no hot meals.
No hot water for a shower. I could go on.
After Katrina we bought a generator, but guess what, it runs
on gasoline, and fifteen US dollars keeps it going for about
eighteen hours. No fun. It reminds me that technology is
WONDERFUL. God bless the greater inventors who have made
ours lives so incredibly easy and lord help us if we have to do
without.
Allison
http://www.allisonknight.com/
www.twitter.com/historicalAllie
Enjoy the 'song' books from Champagne Books
Heartsong, Battlesong, Windsong and watch
for Lovesong (a Work in Proccess)
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
A Free Cookbook
Don't you love the word free! I do. So, I'm delighted to tell you about
a free cookbook.
a free cookbook.
A number of authors from Champange's group talent came together to offer our readers and anyone interested some of our favorite recipes.
But... this cookbook is not like a lot of other cookbooks.
Each recipe has a bit of a history about it. The people who have
tried some of the recipes are raving about them. And yes, we have
blurbs for our books so you can see what a diverse group we are.
Here's the link to download the book and yes it is FREE!
Allison (www.AllisonKnight.com)
2012 Author of the Year - Champagne Book
Heart-warming Romance with a Sensual Touch
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Darn it but life keeps interrupting!
I planned to write, write, write.
Silly me!
No sooner do I sit down at the computer, I still use a desk top,
(not a lap top), and something happens. Kids arrive to visit, the
cats want attention, my husband needs something, or the worse
thing - I forgot to do something, like turn off the stove while I'm
cooking a pot roast. Yeah, I did do that, and I burned the
potatoes one day, and beans on another day.
Obviously I need to get better organized. But how do you
organize life, because these are life happenings. They occur
everyday, at the darnedest times.
I've decided I have to change my schedule. That means working
early in the morning, or late at night.
But I love sleeping in, so early mornings are not workable for me.
Okay, then that means at night, which will work for me because
I am a night person.
I will be writing at night from now on, because the stories are yelling
at me and I need to get going on them. It's a horrible feeling to have
characters in your head glaring at you because you've let life interfere.
Well no more.
I'll let you know how it works.
Allison
http://www.allisonknight.com/
Heart-warming Romance with a Sensual Touch
Silly me!
No sooner do I sit down at the computer, I still use a desk top,
(not a lap top), and something happens. Kids arrive to visit, the
cats want attention, my husband needs something, or the worse
thing - I forgot to do something, like turn off the stove while I'm
cooking a pot roast. Yeah, I did do that, and I burned the
potatoes one day, and beans on another day.
Obviously I need to get better organized. But how do you
organize life, because these are life happenings. They occur
everyday, at the darnedest times.
I've decided I have to change my schedule. That means working
early in the morning, or late at night.
But I love sleeping in, so early mornings are not workable for me.
Okay, then that means at night, which will work for me because
I am a night person.
I will be writing at night from now on, because the stories are yelling
at me and I need to get going on them. It's a horrible feeling to have
characters in your head glaring at you because you've let life interfere.
Well no more.
I'll let you know how it works.
Allison
http://www.allisonknight.com/
Heart-warming Romance with a Sensual Touch
Saturday, April 28, 2012
About The Cats
What is it about cats? They sleep where they want, wonder around as if
the place belongs to them, eat constantly, and yes, the vet says to leave
the food bowls in place and full 24/7. You want companionship and
they can't be found, you don't want companionship and they insist.
We have three beauties. One is marmalade, one tuxedo, and one
a silver point Siamese and tiger mix, but color doesn't seem to
mean a thing. Nor does age, nor does the place of the origin. The
oldest lived with my daughter before we inherited him. Wally, the
tuxedo was raised by us. We got him when he was only seven weeks
old, and the Siamese was at the vets for almost three years, with a
bunch of other cats. But all three fit the same patterns.
One of these days I'll figure out why when I'm at my desk, or my
computer, they have to be there too. Makes concentrating on my story
a bit difficult.
And printer... Well that's for another time.
Allison
"Heartsong", "Battlesong","Windsong", all available
from Champagne Books, or where good e-books
are sold
the place belongs to them, eat constantly, and yes, the vet says to leave
the food bowls in place and full 24/7. You want companionship and
they can't be found, you don't want companionship and they insist.
We have three beauties. One is marmalade, one tuxedo, and one
a silver point Siamese and tiger mix, but color doesn't seem to
mean a thing. Nor does age, nor does the place of the origin. The
oldest lived with my daughter before we inherited him. Wally, the
tuxedo was raised by us. We got him when he was only seven weeks
old, and the Siamese was at the vets for almost three years, with a
bunch of other cats. But all three fit the same patterns.
One of these days I'll figure out why when I'm at my desk, or my
computer, they have to be there too. Makes concentrating on my story
a bit difficult.
And printer... Well that's for another time.
Allison
"Heartsong", "Battlesong","Windsong", all available
from Champagne Books, or where good e-books
are sold
Friday, April 20, 2012
Appreciation
I don't care who you are, but at times, whatever job you do may leave
you feeling like nobody appreciates what you do. Sometimes, the
harder you work, the more you feel like you've been ignored.
But then something happens and you know people are aware. In
fact they are pleased with what you've done, so pleased in fact that
they offer some kind of tribute.
It happened to me this month. I work hard at my career. I've met
people who tell me all the time, "Oh, hey, I can write a book." Or
and I love this one, "How hard can it be." Or this one. "My life
would make a great story. Why don't I tell you and you write it up."
I write fiction. What I put on paper comes from my head. It's not my
life, it's not my hopes, it's not any of my friends. Nope, this is my
imagination run amuck. So, when someone says, "You've done a
great job!" it's a terrific feeling.
They did that! I was just name 'Author of the Year' After the surprise
wore off, I really thought about appreciation. May everyone learn
you are appreicated for what you contribute at home, at work, or
at whatever you do.
Allison
http://www.allisonknight.com/
Heart-warming Romance with a Sensual Touch
you feeling like nobody appreciates what you do. Sometimes, the
harder you work, the more you feel like you've been ignored.
But then something happens and you know people are aware. In
fact they are pleased with what you've done, so pleased in fact that
they offer some kind of tribute.
It happened to me this month. I work hard at my career. I've met
people who tell me all the time, "Oh, hey, I can write a book." Or
and I love this one, "How hard can it be." Or this one. "My life
would make a great story. Why don't I tell you and you write it up."
I write fiction. What I put on paper comes from my head. It's not my
life, it's not my hopes, it's not any of my friends. Nope, this is my
imagination run amuck. So, when someone says, "You've done a
great job!" it's a terrific feeling.
wore off, I really thought about appreciation. May everyone learn
you are appreicated for what you contribute at home, at work, or
at whatever you do.
Allison
http://www.allisonknight.com/
Heart-warming Romance with a Sensual Touch
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Tonight's the night
At nine EST in the Coffee Time Romance and More Web site,
Champagne Books is holding their annual awards chat.
Here's the URL. Coffee Time Romance chat room.
This is great fun, with prizes, jokes, and of course the
awards.
You'll need java, so if you want to attend, check to make sure
you are up to date with that program. (it's free) Of course,
I'm up for an award, so I'll be there. Hope to see you.
Allison
AllisonKnight.com
Heart-warming Romance with a Sensual Touch
Champagne Books is holding their annual awards chat.
Here's the URL. Coffee Time Romance chat room.
This is great fun, with prizes, jokes, and of course the
awards.
You'll need java, so if you want to attend, check to make sure
you are up to date with that program. (it's free) Of course,
I'm up for an award, so I'll be there. Hope to see you.
Allison
AllisonKnight.com
Heart-warming Romance with a Sensual Touch
Saturday, March 31, 2012
The end of the month
Tomorrow is April Fools Day. I'll have to research that
and find out how it started. It's been around for a long
time which suggests there might be a historical reason
for it. Ah ha! A plot idea. We'll have to see.
In the meantime, I just finished the Contemporary I
was working on. Wrote the end at twelve o'clock last night.
It's always a great feeling to write 'the end'. Now off
to my first reader - editor for analysis and questions.
I'm sure there will be a few.
While he reads, I get to start on the last song book.
I have some nasty plans for Arvel. Just wait and see.
Allison
www.AllisonKnight.com
Heart-warming Romance with a Sensual Touch
and find out how it started. It's been around for a long
time which suggests there might be a historical reason
for it. Ah ha! A plot idea. We'll have to see.
In the meantime, I just finished the Contemporary I
was working on. Wrote the end at twelve o'clock last night.
It's always a great feeling to write 'the end'. Now off
to my first reader - editor for analysis and questions.
I'm sure there will be a few.
While he reads, I get to start on the last song book.
I have some nasty plans for Arvel. Just wait and see.
Allison
www.AllisonKnight.com
Heart-warming Romance with a Sensual Touch
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