Spotlight on Author Steena Holmes

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Barbara McDowell

The first thing that caught my eye about Steena Holmes was her love of chocolate.  Oh yes, she’s a certified chocoholic like me.  In our world, chocolate goes with everything and is appropriate for all occasions.  Meeting during Kristen Lamb’s blogging course last summer, I next learned Steena had a wicked way with romance, including a steamy erotic selection published under her pen name, Anya Winter.  The covers alone set the tone.  There is something to be said about covers and Steena has a strong eye for them.  She designs her own and provides services for other authors. Continue reading →

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A Pause in ROW80 Goals: 2/19/12

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Barbara McDowell

“Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes.  Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear.  Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes.  How do you measure, measure a year?”  ~ Broadway Musical RENT

It sure has been a week.  Last Saturday, we learned of the death of pop icon Whitney Houston.  Yesterday, we were granted a view into her private home going service.  A funny quote I heard from the numerous CNN interviews was that it was a “drive-by Baptist experience.”  It really was for anyone who has never attended a Baptist funeral.  The choir sang the service in, prayers were given, songs of tribute offered and Whitney eulogized with respect and also truth in that hers was a life blessed and troubled by the power of self choice.   Continue reading →

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