Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Popular saying. What does it mean?

"Beauty cannot be judged objectively, for what one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another."

"The perception of beauty is subjective."

In short, what I find beautiful, you may not.

Why am I blogging about this today? Every once in a while I'll read some of the reviews people have left for my books. A couple say something along the lines of why is this character beautiful or why don't authors write about ugly characters?

I write in first person (only one of my books is NOT in first person). When that character describes someone, they might say, "She was beautiful." "He was gorgeous." And so on. It only means that my character found this other person attractive. It doesn't necessarily mean he/she is the hottest person who has ever lived. I might not think the person is attractive. You might not. But the character whose POV it's in, does.

I urge readers to remember this when reading books. What the author or character perceives as being beautiful, others may not.

Upcoming Book

I'm writing a story with LGBT characters set in a world where sexuality is fluid, labels aren't used, and everybody is accepted. In my world, nobody blinks an eye when your lover is the same gender as you are.

Without Hesitation is about two women who fall in love. It's a f/f love story. It is NOT a coming out story because 1,000 years in the future, there's no need to come out. It's still full of all the things you love me to write - drama, angst and obstacles they must overcome. I hope you will read it.

I wonder if the way of thinking will change in my lifetime? Yours?

Our world is cruel. Everyday I read stories of LGBT people being horribly treated. When will this stop? I support all people, all rights. Why should sexuality matter? Why can't society accept anyone who is different and why is it even considered different?

Love is love.

Cover Reveal - Without Hesitation

It's been a while, I know. Writing books is not easy or fast. The stories might come to me easily, but getting those thoughts onto paper that readers will enjoy is much harder. I hope that many of you will like my new series, Beyond Earth. It's a new adult, sci-fi story, set in the future after humans leave Earth to find other planets to inhabit.

It will be available on all major platforms SOON!

Fall Into Books Giveaway

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September 23rd to October 15th

An awesome group of bloggers and authors has joined with me to bring you one fabulous prize!! A $250 Amazon Gift Code or you can choose to receive $250 in Paypal Cash. 

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Farewell to Summer Giveaway

Farewell to Summer

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September 1st to 22nd

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Thanks to these great authors & bloggers for making this giveaway possible! 

Giveaway Details $250 in Paypal Cash or a $250 Amazon.com eGift Card Ends 9/22/16 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use money sent via Paypal or gift codes via Amazon.com. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the authors, bloggers and publishers on the sponsor list. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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Back to the Books $250 Cash Giveaway August 17th to September 7th An Awesome Group of Authors & Bloggers have joined with me to bring you 1 fabulous prize!! We’re giving away $250 in Paypal Cash! Or alternately you can choose a $250 Amazon.com Gift Code!

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Rylie's Voice

For those of you curious as to what I think Rylie’s voice sounds like, here are a bunch of videos of Clare Bowen (Scarlet on Nashville). Kind of looks like Rylie too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6SG_Xo3e38

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wU9KsU0aNQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mk6l65L_E8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qApHXBDqJcA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JebF2RWqtIk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-iMVt7lJ0o