Western Erotic Romance ~ Wolf's Tender by Gem Sivad

First ~~~ HOT OFF THE E-PRESSES ~~~
INTIMATE STRANGERS by Gem Sivad is a finalist for Best Western Romance 2009 at the 2010 EPPIE AWARDS.
Yay! Yippee! You go, cowgirl.
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It’s here, my cowboy lovin’ Big Cats, the second release by historical western romance author, Gem Sivad, from Liquid Silver Books.
Looks like that cad, Charlie Wolf, is about to be tamed by the last woman he ever thought could give him a proper ride.

Wolf’s Tender

Blurb:

Book One: in the Bounty Hunters series

Rough and tough Charlie Wolf McCallister knows he needs to get laid, when even a spinster school teacher with a sharp tongue, starts looking good to him. But, cad that he is, he operates on the philosophy that a bird in hand is better than no bird at all. And so he offers to trade service for—servicing.

When Naomi Parker's students are snatched from their school by marauding Comancheros, she can't believe that she hid like a coward and let it happen. The only way to ease her conscience, and get the girls home safely, is to hire half-Kiowa bounty hunter, Charlie Wolf McCallister. His price seems a bit steep, to prim and proper Naomi who must choose between her virtue and her students’ lives.

When one straight-laced spinster, tenders her body, to one cynical sometimes savage, the unexpected bounty, is love.
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R-EXCERPT FOR WOLF’S TENDER:

“You’ve been following me all over town.” The woman didn’t even deny it, leaning toward him instead, patiently waiting as he took her measure—thin face with brown hair skinned into a tight knot, straight teeth, and nose spattered with freckles across burned skin. Deep exotic cornflower-blue eyes met his.

Charlie’s gaze came back to the eyes for a second look.

“My name is Naomi Parker.” If it weren’t for the unusual shade of her eyes, Miss Naomi Parker would be written off as old-maid material. She was a tall, skinny female, past the first flush of maidenhood, with prim and proper written all over her.

Not being a prize himself, nor considered civilized, he rarely came in contact with females of social standing, but he recognized one now. He intended to run this one off as quick as possible and get on with his bath. Knowing what he did of her kind, he didn’t think it would take much.

She held out her hand and for a moment he wasn’t sure what she wanted. Then he realized she intended it as a greeting. He grabbed the extended limb and pulled hard, rolling her down his arm, and into his embrace before she realized she’d been captured.

He pulled her against him, wrapping his arms around her like bands of steel, pulling her so close her chin brushed his bare chest. The contact sent a frisson of heat coursing through him which made no sense since her body was encased in iron, or at least something that felt like it.

“What the hell kind of contraption do you have on, Miss Parker?” His hands automatically fell to her hips, holding her against the swell of his erection, stealing a moment’s pleasure.

Accept for the slight mound of her breasts, she had the body of a fifteen year old boy—thin for his age—but a tall stripling. He noted all of this unconsciously, surprised that his cock had roused with fierce interest. Jesus, I need a woman.

His shirt and handkerchief were smashed between them. She tilted her head to glare at him as she struggled against his hold. Her hips moved in his hands and in her struggle, she accidentally rubbed against his arousal. She froze.

“Stupid to offer your hand to someone you don’t know,” he admonished her even as he blatantly rubbed his swollen flesh against her hip.

Her breasts that were, as near as he could tell, about the size of robin’s eggs, were nevertheless heaving, and she was pissed not scared, as he stared into eyes that had darkened. He wondered what color they would be when she came, and then flinched at the thought.

Jesus, all pussy’s the same in the dark. What the hell difference if she’s a dried up old prune. His cock demanded, Fuck her.

Old maid material or not, his cock was erect and urging him to make friends.

“You’re lucky you survived the raid. Think about that, instead of wallowing in guilt, and let the law take care of your friends.”

He had a cigar and the rest of a bottle of good whiskey waiting for him and minutes before he’d thought that was enough.

He’d meant to scare her away so he could climb into that tub of hot water while it still had some steam coming from it. Instead he had a woman wrapped in his arms and his body seemed determined to keep her. His cock said this woman could service him just fine—and she could do it now.

It was pleasing the way she fit up against him, hip to hip, thigh to thigh. His first assessment that she was skinny, gave way to new knowledge. She was a slender armful, her softness hidden under the iron casing she’d wrapped around her flesh. The thought of her long white legs sliding around his hips while he sank into her, filled his mind.

He let his thoughts play over the impossible possibilities for a second, before he let her go, allowing inches between them and dropping his hand that had been stroking her back.

“I’m planning on being in that tub of water in two minutes, naked as the day I was born, whether you get out of here or not.”

He released her abruptly, expecting her to hurry from the barn. Instead, she continued the connection between them, pressing her body against his, her unwavering blue eyes staring up at him. Her lips trembled for a moment, and then she repeated her request.

“I need your help.”
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You can hang out with Gem Sivad and her stable of sexy ranch hands at her webbie place ~ http://gemsivad.wordpress.com ~
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Come on by the HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog. Gem is the Guest Blogger ~ Why Read a Western? ~ a fascinating post that includes the use of honey in the Old West ~
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Authoress news and mews ~

CONGRATS to all the authors who are EPPIE finalists!!!
Nope, the Kougar didn’t enter.
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Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~

Happy Courtship on another Earth

X-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues...

Part 323 ~

Sylva couldn’t believe how utterly wonderful and savage Zeke’s strikes inside her felt. Not primitive, but long, devastatingly smooth and always plunging to her core. She panted in long gasps, her hands rapidly stroking his shoulders. “Oh, wicked, absolutely wicked.” Her own breathy purr surprised her. His dark brandy eyes locked on her face. “Wickedly beautiful.” His growl stormed through her, awakening more ecstasy. “Yes, ride me, cowboy.” For a moment, he captured her lips with a blazing kiss. “Count on it,” he rasped. His highhandedness turned her on more, even though she squirmed inside with the thought it shouldn’t.

Zeke lunged his cock deep inside his woman’s glove-tight, hot-as-fire hole. ‘Count on it,’ he chanted mentally. He knew he would do whatever it took to keep her this carnally spirited with him. The feel of her body beneath him, clinging like a determined bur, was driving him stud mad and he increased the pace of his thrusting shaft. Still, he concentrated on riding his Sylva, only as much as her sheath could endure now. She took his pumping cock, her passion rising to the heavens and incinerating him. With a keening whimper, she opened her body more to him.
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TO BE CONTINUED...
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Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...
Part 16 ~ 322 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies... or the Passionate Ink forum, the FREE READS page ~ http://passionateink.org/forum ~ OR! Now available on The Romance Studio Forum, January through September 2009 flashes ~ http://theromancestudio.com ~ Click on the FORUMS
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~ GRATITUDE BLOGS COMING SOON!
Monday ~ Guest Blogger ~ Gem Sivad ~ Why Read a Western?
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THE PINK BLOG ~
Sunday ~ Chelle Cordero ~ Final Sin was selected as a 2009 Pushcart Nominee
And I am soooo excited I wanted to share the news.
Friday ~ Lindsay blogs ~ What's your tipple? “I love tea (well, I am English!). I drink lots of tea, especially when I'm writing.”
Thursday ~ A Horse with a heart: from Francesca Prescott
He was coming down the long side of the arena the first time I saw him.
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SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS blog ~
Friday ~ Serena blogs ~ Do you suffer from paraskevidekatriaphobia? “Psst...Did you get the evil eye today?”
Wednesday ~ Crystal blogs ~Hugs Needed ~ “I've just received some HORRIBLE news. Dollhouse has been cancelled.”
Tuesday ~ the Kougar blogs ~ Writing Werewolves and... so ferocious I paw the dirt...
Saturday ~ Paris blogs ~ Pay it Forward! ` “This has been an exciting, rewarding and crazy year!”
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For the next part of the Never-Ending Story by the Kougar ~ Getting to Know the Moon ~ “Stunned to her core, Kallyn instinctively felt for the pouch of red diamonds. Oh no! Something was wrong? Had Aunt Cecily managed to corrupt them? The pouch felt liquidy or gel-like.” ~ RomanticSynonymous ~
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Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ Siren-BookStrand blog ~

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No! Internet Two... Resistance is victory...
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PLEASE! Darling KitKats, if you have any thought about taking the flu shot/swine flu shot, please! Read the insert first, not just the info sheet.
ALSO! *Private* contracts with the vaccine suppliers require that any deaths or injuries not be reported. Plus, all the vaccine companies are immune from being sued for injuries and death due to their vaccines.
Yes, please! Let the privileged have the Kougar’s designated flu shot.
And! DO NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING THE FDA TELLS YOU!
Dr. Sherri Tenpenny ~ http://drtenpenny.com/the_truth_about_the_flu_Shot.aspx ~
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Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving...
May your most romantic dreams come true...

Tender, yet bold kisses from the Kougar...

What the Heck is Pingback?

Okay, good and sassy Big Kittens, this is the Kougar’s idea of autumnal fun.
Nope, this Big Cat is not on the claw-cutting edge of the latest greatest use of the internet. She should probably just do a search and find out what the heck a *pingback* is... yep, it’s a quantum-moving cyber world we live in... however, moi is feeling tail-slashing ornery. Plus, this Big Cat girl just likes asking questions.
The reason for the question, however, is that today moi was notified by email that there is a pingback on her latest blog at the Liquid Silver SEx blog... hmmm-meows.
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Authoress news and mews ~

Posted by the Kougar at the HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Flash of Vampire Romance
Just for a bit pre-Halloween fun, I thought I’d share my Vampire Serial Flash. Yes, and here’s a sneak photo of Zhario, my hero.
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Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~

Happy Courtship on another Earth

X-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues...

Part 284 ~

Sylva curiously glanced at Zeke and Ranson as they stood whispering to one another. She had a suspicion they spoke about the Secret Circle. Deciding to wait for her cowboy husband’s explanation, she didn’t try using her psychic ability. Gazing back at Marina and Grant instead, she offered, “I’ll bet there are some absolutely delicious desserts here.” Marina leaned forward, her expression happily expectant. “Some of the best. “How about a Fudge Snowcap? It’s a large mound of sweetened semi-frozen cream with fudge spilling down the sides.” Sylva’s mouth watered at the thought. “I can’t resist that. Bring it on.”

Zeke figured his friend’s words were most likely true. “Makes our renewed friendship even more important.” Ranson nodded slightly. “It does. We should stay in regular contact. Make certain it looks like we’re hand-in-glove pals.” Zeke didn’t suppress his grin. “Keep it like it was. I’ll send you a formal invitation to my reception. Since my sis and Grant are already partial to you, you’re in with the family.” Ranson returned his grin. “Yeah, I’ll have to make decisions about how much to include Dad. He’s famous for playing both ends against the middle. This ain’t one of those situations.”
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TO BE CONTINUED...
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Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...
Part 16 ~ 283 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies... or the Passionate Ink forum, the FREE READS page ~ http://passionateink.org/forum ~ OR! Now available on The Romance Studio Forum, January through September 2009 flashes ~ http://theromancestudio.com ~ Click on the FORUMS
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Wednesday ~ the Kougar blogs ~ Flash of Vampire Romance ~ “Just for a bit pre-Halloween fun, I thought I’d share my Vampire Serial Flash. Yes, and here’s a sneak photo of Zhario, my hero.”
Monday ~ Keep Romance Alive! ~ Welcome back, Eydie.
Jane Beckham blogs ~ ONLY 82 SLEEPS TO GO.... ~ “UNTIL Christmas… yes that’s right! Scary thought.”
Friday ~ Romance is not just a story, It's a Lifestyle! Eydie Starling is an amazing writer.
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THE PINK BLOG ~ HALLOWEEN DAYS ARE COMING!
Wednesday ~ Linda Blanche ~ Pumpkinnapper is Here! ~ “The time has come! The Wild Rose Press has released my Regency Halloween comedy novella, Pumpkinnapper.”
Tuesday ~ Cheryl Pierson blogs ~ TRAVELING IN OUR WRITING ~ “When we write a short story or a novel, that work is a “journey” from beginning to end in many ways.”
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SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS blog ~
Tuesday ~ the Kougar blogs ~ What if You Could Shift for Halloween?
Monday ~ Francesca blogs ~ Romanticon approaches and I'm getting nervous ~ “This coming weekend my publisher, Ellora's Cave, is hosting their first ever conference/convention.”
Saturday ~ Paris blogs ~ Fahrenheit 451
Friday ~ Serena blogs ~ Where Do We Draw The Line
Thursday ~ Guest author, Pat Cunningham ~ Interview With the Werecoyote
Wednesday ~ Crystal blogs ~ Censorship
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For the next part of the Never-Ending Story by the Kougar ~The Only Portal Out of Here ~ RomanticSynonymous ~
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Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ Siren-BookStrand blog ~

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No! Internet Two... Resistance is victory...
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Have a Wonderful and Wild Autumn...
May your most romantic dreams come true..

Flash-happy kisses from the Kougar...

Why the Mars Hoax?

Nope, the Kougar has not explored why there’s a MARS RISING hoax going on currently, one which she was fooled by for a time. It’s been circulating on the web that Mars is the closest to Earth since 60,000 years ago. And, yep, darling sassy Cats, moi did see Mars in all its glory back in 2003, as this article from ~ http://space.com ~ talks about ~

Mars Makes History: Closest to Earth Aug. 27
By Robert Roy Britt
Senior Science Writer
posted: 06:24 am ET
26 August 2003

As if executing a cosmic air kiss, Earth and Mars will come as close as they desire in the wee hours of Wednesday during an historical event that has captivated the attention of skywatchers around the globe.
... Mars rises in the southeast around sunset, your local time, shimmering like an orange star so bright it could momentarily be mistaken for an airliner on final approach. It outshines all other stars in the sky. Around 1 a.m. Mars is due south and high in the sky. It sets in the southwest at about sunrise.
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Looking for the underlying significance from that great unconscious we all swim in and contribute to... what could be the reason for this hoax?
Traditionally, Mars has been known as the Planet of War. Down through the centuries there have been a monopoly of psychopaths who orchestrate and keep the wars of the world going when most of us on Mother Earth want peace. We want to live in peace. No, not on our knees as downtrodden slaves of the manor or of the state. But as free women and men who are responsible for our lives.
Mars Rising... the monopoly men are rising and the people of freedom are rising. A major clash is on the near horizon ~ as is evidenced by what is happening currently in our beloved country and in the world.
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Authoress news and mews ~

Yep, the Kougar is blogging, once again, at HAPPILY EVER AFTER ~ here’s the beginning...

World Building a Room in Romance

So, if you write in the scifi/fantasy/future subgenres of romance how do you world build a room? Obviously, rooms can take on a whole new view and a different meaning depending on the story. Really, rooms in these genres are only limited by the author’s imagination.
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Over at SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS ~

Promo: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Crystal Kauffman and all the rest of us authors would like to know ~ what kinds of promo work? For the Kougar this means: How does she reach those readers who would most enjoy her books and be willing to purchase them?
If you have any input, ideas, etc., or just want to add your two cents ~ come on by and let us know.
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Note: The Kougar had one heck of a time getting the next chapter of CURSES WERE STRANGE BEASTS to copy correctly and remain as she’d written it at Textnovel.com... a sentence changed places... the italics went wild... so now, she is wondering if her other chapters are correct. Not having the time, right now, to check that out, she can only offer apologies to the readers. There have been other times when moi has spent tons o’ time at TextNovel trying to get the chapter to come out as it should, also. Meow-arghhhh...
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Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~

Happy Courtship on another Earth

X-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues....

Part 242 ~

Sylva realized with a tingly thrill, she walked beside a man who acted like a gunslinger. As much as it excited her as a woman, and did it ever, she also felt deeply worried. For him, her cowboy husband. Right in that moment, she decided to learn how to take care of herself, and him, using the ubiquitous weapons of this Earth. She’d always believed in a married couple taking care of each other. Now was her chance to live up to that ideal. Letting herself enjoy his super manliness, Sylva also studied Zeke, taking note of his every glance.

Zeke intensely beamed his gaze toward any dark area that could be used to ambush them, as he and his precious wife strolled along the sidewalk leading to the diner. He’d let his protective instincts loose, to roam free as the ranch’s wild horse herds. His body was on high alert, taut as rawhide. In the blink of an eye he could put himself between an attacker and his Sylva, while drawing down on the villain. A movement caught his eye. A bird winged into the alleyway. Zeke thanked his lucky stars most people were still celebrating New Year’s day.
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TO BE CONTINUED...
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Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...
Part 16 ~ 239 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies... or the Passionate Ink forum, the FREE READS page ~ http://passionateink.org/forum ~
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Thursday ~ the Kougar blogs ~ World Building a Room in Romance
IT’S HERE!!! ~ *The ROOM theme*
Monday ~ Serena blogs ~ Room With a View ~ and what an inner view...
Friday ~ Bekki blogs ~ Room Within a Room ~ the intimacy of falling in love...
Thursday ~ Jane blogs ~ Room to Breathe, Room to Grow ~ this is a gorgeous trip to Umbria, Italy.
Tuesday ~ Chelle blogs ~ THE ROOM ADDITION ~ how that makes a hero.
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THE PINK BLOG ~ THE HEROINE’S HAVE ARRIVED !!! ~
Wednesday ~ Joanna Waugh ~ Heroic Womanhood
Tuesday ~ Celia Yeary blogs ~ My Heroine ~ Come read this hero’s view of his heroine.
Moi’s comment mew-sings ~
Ah, Ricardo, you are the man. And you express your admiration and love for your Cynthia in such a masculine and beautiful way. I am in awe of your penning prowess.
I must confess, though, the men whose stories I write would have fallen in love with Starr.
However, as is the way of life upon this wonderful spinning world, we all choose to our own pleasure and satisfaction. And so it is now.
May love always be yours.
Sunday ~ Sarah Simas ~ Not Your Mama’s Heroine
Saturday ~ LK Hunsaker ~ Generational Heroines ~ a beautiful blog about strong heroines and their families.
Friday ~ Linda Swift ~ Single Status ~ her strong blonde heroines.
Thursday ~ Jane blogs ~ A Girl’s Best Friend ~ you must read the Pixie scene!
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SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS blog ~
Wednesday ~ Crystal blogs ~ Promo: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Tuesday ~ the Kougar blogs ~ Shifter Super Solder... I stare at his sin-tempting mouth.
Monday ~ Francesca blogs ~ Fab analysis of the Bachelorette/Bachelor show.
Saturday ~ Paris blogs about how clothes make the heroine and hero...
Friday ~ Serena blogs about the joy of school supplies and more time to write.
Thursday ~ Guest blogger ~ Pat Cunningham ~ STUPID THINGS TO THINK ABOUT
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For the next part of the Never-Ending Story the Kougar blogs ~ Who Rescues Sleeping Beauty? ~ RomanticSynonymous ~
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Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ Siren-BookStrand blog ~

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No! Internet Two... Resistance is victory...
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HATE!!! > DTV> it’s a ripoff.
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Have a Happy End of Summer...
May your most romantic dreams come true...

Mars rising smooch from the Kougar...

Sedona and Volcano's One Year Anniversary

My darling Big Cats, welcome to the Kougar’s own personal insane asylum... aka her life. Yep, it’s been brutal. It’s like trying to live two days inside of one. Two everything-coming-at-you days... whew... spin this kitty girl around like a bowling pin, set her up and roll that ball for a strike.
How long did it take moi to pen a new scene for Sedona and Volcano ~ a love/sex scene now featured at THE ROMANCE STUDIO BLUE blog ~ probably a good EIGHT hours, at least, and moi doesn’t even know if it’s a good scene... ???
Okay, she likes it... a whole lot. However, the Kougar was so exhausted the last few hours working on Sedona and Volcano’s Celebration of their first year together, she has no idea if what she wrote works, or not. Still, it’s up there for all to see.
In fact, the Kougar wonders if she should use it for her bloggie at HAPPILY EVER AFTER on Friday, August 14th. Certainly, Sedona and Volcano deserve their day of recognition. It is the one year anniversary of their story being released on August 13th.
Ya see, moi can’t even pen her blog correctly... oh meow well...
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So, if you haven’t given the *NEW* ~ FUTURE FANTASY & PARANORMAL ~ http://romance-ffp.com ~ or the FF&P RWA-chapter a look-see, it’s head and tails above what was presented as the chapter before. Lots of goodies for writers and readers. Yep, since moi’s brain is wacked and wracked, she spent her limited energy on uploading a sorta bio and her bookies. And, also, doing some organizing of her own bookie info, so she could find what she wanted easier. And, yowl, is that always an endless task!
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Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~

Happy Courtship on another Earth

X-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues....

Part 229 ~

Sylva watched understanding dawn on her cowboy’s handsome visage and he quirked a smile. “I’m thinkin’, Sylva, from all you’ve said, that I like my Earth better than yours. Except for...” He halted, realizing that he was about to remind her of the danger she was in. “Except for me being a bit psychic,” she finished for him. His gaze enigmatic, his jaw like steel, he gave a nod, then offered his arm to her. “Come on, let’s go see the sights.” Moving to him, Sylva smiled and knew she was falling beneath his charm as she took his arm.

Zeke checked his ‘hackles’. So far, no ambush loomed. Still, with a certain amount of caution, he opened the door and paused scanning around before he lead his bride fully outside. “If the sights are like last night, I’m going to enjoy this.” His Sylva’s enthusiastic words were, in part, genuine. He knew she also brightened her tone on purpose, probably for her sake as well as his. Once they’d moved down the steps, he took her in gentlemanly hand and they strolled toward one of the main sidewalks. “A man likes to know the preferences of his wife, darlin.”
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TO BE CONTINUED...
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Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...
Part 16 ~ 228 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies... or the Passionate Ink forum, the FREE READS page ~ http://passionateink.org/forum ~
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Friday ~ the Kougar blogs ~ Romance and Rooms ~ It’s the open road. It’s the sky. It’s the galaxy.
Wednesday ~ Bekki blogs ~ Happily Ever After Beyond the Story
Monday ~ Serena Shay guest blogs ~ What Almost Killed My Happily Ever After?
Coming soon!
The ROOM theme is on HEA and is anything about rooms - your own inner space and psyche, the rooms you inhabit in your imagination, a room that holds a pivotal place in one of your novels, the room where you write, a room where something romantic happened to you or yours or one of your characters. Your own favourite room. Whatever you fancy. It could be a perfect room that you devise and share with us.
Whatever you fancy!
Cheers, Lindsay
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THE PINK BLOG ~ HEROES HAVE THEIR PLACE ~
Sunday ~ Cheryl Pierson ~ Plotting the Wounded Hero
Saturday ~ The Kougar blogs ~ Eight Reasons His Future Wife Refused Him
Friday ~ Danielle Thorne ~ My hero! Why imperfect is perfect
Most people don’t enjoy blemishes. We throw away moldy bread, agonize over pimples, and rub those little smears on the mirror. Why then, do we prefer our heroes with a few defects?
Moi’s comment mew-sings ~
Turtle Soup is a fab title and I love your premise...
Love conquers all imperfections... so it is... here's to your beautiful post.
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SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS blog ~
Thursday ~ Guest blogger ~ Rebecca Royce... it’s all about her wolves.
Wednesday ~ Crystal blogs ~ Write What You Know... hippies included.
Tuesday ~ The Kougar ~ My Prince of a Stallion
Monday ~ Francesca blogs ~ Going Viral... the good and the bad
Saturday ~ Paris blogs about ‘Something Different’, the ugliness of commercials
Friday ~ Serena blogs ~ Shapeshifter Males: 7 Reasons He's The Mate For You?
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For the next part of the Never-Ending Story ~ RomanticSynonmous ~
"The Big Guy?" Kallyn asked, fear and dread swirling around her. Please don't mean whom I think you mean...
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Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ Siren-BookStrand blog ~

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No! Internet Two... Resistance is victory...
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HATE!!! > DTV> it’s a ripoff.
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Have a Happy Summer...
May your most romantic dreams come true...

Spin-the-bottle smooch from the Kougar...

Judah Raine ~ Incomparable on Romance

It’s a whopper, a good eight incher... my Lovely Summer Kittens... the Kougar’s nice thick cucumber, the second one. Okay, her claw isn’t the greenest. But, everything is still growing like a veritable jungle.
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Dark Clouds and Silver Linings by Judah Raine ~ the latest post on the HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog... it’s a thoughtful, beautifully written blog about love and happily ever afters... the reality and the hope.

Moi’s comment mew-sings ~

But then, I am a born romantic. It simply lives in me, a rose garden in constant bud and bloom.
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Hmmmm.... Big KitKats, the Kougaress thought there would be more earthquake activitiy. Not so, so far. There is a major increase in the number and size of typhoons on the other side of the world.
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Yep, once more, moi has bitten off more than she can chew. Why, you mew? With Hero Days upcoming on THE PINK BLOG, starting on Sunday... the Kougar could not resist penning a prequel scene, starring Volcano, her hero in WHEN A GOOD ANGEL FALLS.
Volcano’s angelic name is Zerr Dann and this scene is the divine mission he agreed to so he would have a chance to be chosen for the Earth mission: 2012 Ominous.

Thusly, moi didn’t pen on Branded by the Texans, yet.
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Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~

Happy Courtship on another Earth

X-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues....

Part 210 ~

Sylva took hold of the ornate nozzle. Experimentally, she pressed the shiny silver lever that fit her thumb perfectly. A lovely jet of water shot into the tub. “Talk.” She aimed the nozzle like a pistol at her cowboy husband. Mock-raising his hands, he gave her wicked grin. “Spill it.” Sylva squirted him in the center of his chest where his robe parted. “Good aim, darlin’. But if you want me to ‘spill it’ invite me into your bath.” He leered at her playfully. Taking dead aim, she squirted him between the eyes. “I’m talkin’, I’m talkin’,” he bantered in protest.

Zeke wished like hellfire, his beautiful wife would invite him into her bath. Still, he surely admired her shootin’ ability. “I’m damn good with a squirt gun, dude,” she drawled. “Used to out shoot all the boys in my neighborhood. As a kid,” she added at his jealous frown. “Now talk.” She aimed at his cock. Zeke nodded his acquiescence and slowly lowered his hands. “Sylva, I’ve read books about Merlin and other magicians. When I was a kid that was my reading material, including everything there was on psychic families. There’s been science studies on the differences in physiology.”
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TO BE CONTINUED...
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Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...
Part 16 ~ 208 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies... or the Passionate Ink forum, the FREE READS page ~ http://passionateink.org/forum ~
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Wednesday ~ the Kougar blogs ~ Long Road to Romance and Murder
Friday ~ Bekki Lynn blogs about the beauty of rocks and romance.
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THE PINK BLOG ~
Sunday ~ THE FIRST HERO post by Lindsay Townsend.
Friday ~ the Kougar’s blog: In Print ~ Long Road to Romance and Murder
The HEROES are coming ~ TWO WEEKS of heroes ~ the last week of July and first week of August.
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SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS blog ~
Saturday ~ Paris blogs about networking, where and how to hook up with readers.
Friday ~ Serena blogs ~ Newbie questions about how to promo her forthcoming book, THE CHALLENGE... yep, August 10 is the magic day.
Tuesday ~ The Kougar ~ Longest Solar Eclipse... “possessiveness I’ve never known”
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For the next part of the Never-Ending Story the Kougar blogs, THE HOUSE ~ RomanticSynonmous ~
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Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ Siren-BookStrand blog ~

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No! Internet Two... Resistance is victory...
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HATE!!! > DTV> it’s a ripoff.
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Have a Happy Summer...
May your most romantic dreams come true...

Incomparable romance kisses from the Kougar...

Koko Taylor, this big cat wishes she’d known her...

Associated Press headline ~ Blues queen Koko Taylor dies at 80
From http://kokotaylor.com ~
Born Cora Walton on a sharecropper’s farm just outside Memphis, TN, on September 28, 1928, Koko, nicknamed for her love of chocolate, fell in love with music at an early age. Inspired by gospel music and WDIA blues disc jockeys B.B. King and Rufus Thomas, Taylor began belting the blues with her five brothers and sisters, accompanying themselves on their homemade instruments. In 1952, Taylor and her soon-to-be-husband, the late Robert “Pops” Taylor, traveled to Chicago with nothing but, in Koko’s words, “thirty-five cents and a box of Ritz Crackers.

Though the Kougar was raised in the whitebread suburbs, as they’ve been called, she became musically hooked by the Blues, a B.B. King tune, the very first time she listened to the raw sensual beat and soul crooning at a small outdoor summer concert... way back when.
Meow-indeed, If it were possible to take little time travel trips back, this big cat would definitely get to know Koko Taylor and her blues music, up close and in feline person.
Wouldn’t that be a big kick and a big hoot... time travel jaunts back into your own lifetime to do all those things you wanted to do, but never got to do. Like see Jimi Hendrix perform in person. See Janet Joplin again... and on, and on... there’s a great story in there somewhere. The Kougar may discover it and paw-pen it.
Oops, that is, if her creative energies don’t stagnate. If she can crawl out from beneath the editorial whip of *some* and recover her authoress liberty.
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Ooooh, Kittens, the Kougar’s red roses are in full glorious bloom and look like Spirit Hearts. Tomorrow moi needs to trim off some dead branches and give them some extra water. She has kept them very well fertilized with the willing assistance of her poochie babes... who never stop giving in this manner.
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Slow tail twitches... to perk herself up today the Kougar penned part Three of Romance’s Red Ribbon ~ The Romance of Prince Zrejovv ~ now posted on the Happily Ever After blog.
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BREAKING NEWS, MY KITKATS ~

'Embarrassing' mistake puts US nuke list online
By H. JOSEF HEBERT (Associated Press Writer)
From Associated Press
June 03, 2009 7:13 PM EST
WASHINGTON - The government's inadvertent and red-faced Internet posting of a 266-page list of U.S. nuclear sites provided a one-step guide for anyone wanting details about such sensitive information. Obama administration officials said Wednesday the document contained no classified material about nuclear weapons. They contended the locations and other details already were available from public sources.

Energy Secretary Steven Chu said "a snafu" led to the online posting. "A little embarrassing," he acknowledged.

The document, stamped "highly confidential safeguards sensitive," made it onto the Government Printing Office's Web site - and why that happened was not immediately clear. A newsletter that focuses on government secrecy quickly picked up on it. The printing office removed the document when informed "about the potential sensitive nature" of the list, the agency said.

By then it was too late.

COMMENTARY ~ Yowling-gee, this is the government that is gps-ing your front door and demanding every iota of your personal information with the promise it will be kept confidential... yeah, what a load of fat bloated stinky trout that is.
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Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~

Happy Courtship on another Earth

X-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues....

Part 158 ~

Sylva stroked her parted lips back and forth over her cowboy’s firmly textured mouth.
She basked in the freedom to kiss him as she felt most passionately inspired to do. “Cherry Rootbeer,” he whispered against her mouth. “Here?” Sylva withdrew her lips. “Here,” he affirmed. “Enter,” he called out, yet didn’t move them. Instead he cuddled her, holding her on his lap. Sylva decided she could *sooo* get used to this. That is, if this kissing-couch scenario continued between them. Moments later a waiter entered carrying a fancy silver tray with their drinks. With a flourish, he set it down.

Zeke nodded his thanks as Vincent bowed briefly. “May I bring you anything else, Mr. Vintorr?” Covering his Sylva’s little hand, he loosely clasped. “Not right now. Thank you.” Pausing, Vincent faced him. “There is a message from your father waiting for you back at your family apartment. He said it is not urgent, however it is a matter which requires your attention. My pardon for the interruption of your honeymoon.” Vincent bowed again, then swiftly pivoted, departing. “Cold water,” his bride murmured. “Yep, darlin’, it does throw cold water on our ardor.” Gently, he lifted her from his lap.
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TO BE CONTINUED...
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Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...
Part 16 ~ 156 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies... or the Passionate Ink forum, the FREE READS page ~ http://passionateink.org/forum ~
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Wednesday ~ the Kougar blogs ~ The Romance of Prince Zrejovv
Monday ~ Linda Blanche blogs ~ I love libraries
Friday ~ Come enjoy Lindsay Townsend’s gorgeous short story about blooming love and a midsummer rose.
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THE PINK BLOG ~
POETRY WEEK COMING UP! Near the end of June.
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SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS blog ~
Wednesday ~ Crystal regales us with a clone tale she's considering.
Tuesday ~ The Kougar - There’s a New Bull in Town
Monday ~ Francesca blogs about her latest release, a medieval erotic romance.
Friday ~ Serena ~ Lunar Magic ~ the moon and shapeshifers... howl and prowl!
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For the next part of the Never-Ending Story ~ RomanticSynonmous ~
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Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ Siren-BookStrand blog ~

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No! Internet Two... Resistance is victory...
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Have a Happy Summer...
May your most romantic dreams come true...

Mewing smoochies from the Kougar...

Escape to Romance with the Birds

Good evening, my adorable KitKats... Escape to Romance is the title of the Kougar’s bloggie for the HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog, posted on Wednesday. Perhaps, the title should be Escape to Romance with the Birds... meow, a wonderful tingly thing happened today. Earlier when the Kougaress was back at her fave north-facing window, a brown birdie suddenly flew to sill, perching briefly before noticing this Big Cat. Swiftly, he/she high-tailed it away. In the meantime moi penned three 100 word installments for the her Flash ~ Romance’s Red Ribbon... because she was in that kind of romantic mood and wanted to use it for the HEA blog.
The last 100 words included Bellari, the heroine’s messenger dove. After finally finishing the next part of the Flash, the Kougar went back to her window again. To her surprise brown birdie clunked softly against the glass, then flew to a nest-building site not far away. The window sill is a great lookout point before moving onto the nest site. Upon opening the window a bit more, moi saw a tiny twiglet on the inside track. Wondering if brown birdie would return for it she placed it on the outside sill. Lo and behold before the Kougaress left, mere moments later, brown birdie swooped to the sill and departed. Yep, the twiglet was gone. How purring-smile cool is that?
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Eight, yes, and bring a date, #8 is the current position of HER INSATIABLE DARK HEROES on Siren-BookStrand’s bestseller list. Mew-Wahoo... still, it’s a darn happy thrill. THANKS AGAIN TO EVERYONE WHO HAS PURCHASED AND RATED moi’s bookie. Yippy skippy and trippy... there’s another FIVE rating from a reader!
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Oh, by the maoww-way, the Kougar just learned this on Jay Leno from the ~ Fruitcake Lady ~ who has since passed on from this mortal coil... her advice... and moi quotes *You should always keep Miss Puss clean*. There you have it, the wisdom of the ages.
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Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~

Happy Courtship on another Earth

X-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues....

Part 150 ~

Sylva tingled with excitement. “What next?” she asked. Lydia fluttered one hand, continuing, “As I watched this tremendously large herd of animals approached. Clouds of dust surrounded them. I stared utterly frightened and fascinated. As I now know it was a buffalo herd. The beasties headed my way, running. I choked on the dust as they neared and sealed the coach. Listening to the thunder of their hooves I wondered if they were going to trample me. However, as the awesome sound faded, I heard a knock on the door. When I peeked I saw the most handsome of men.”

Zeke signaled the nearby attendant for service. “Two cups of hellbent coffee,” he ordered. “Might as well rev up our man engines for later.” He gave Bryce a companionable grin. “Lydia will appreciate my ‘revving’ up later.” Bryce positioned himself more comfortably. “How’s the ranch?” Zeke asked. “I hear your buffalo herds are paying off well.” Bryce nodded. “New markets are emerging everyday, it seems. However, the real coin remains in our trail rides and the running of the buffalo rides.”
Zeke smiled wide as the sky. “Not much more fun than riding a fleet brave horse alongside running buffalo.”
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TO BE CONTINUED...
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Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...
Part 16 ~ 149 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies...
Presented in its entirety on the Liquid Silver forum ~ click on ~ Savanna Kougar ~
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Wednesday ~ the Kougar blogs ~ Escape to Romance
Friday ~ Sara blogged about Memorial Day.
Wednesday ~ Bekki blogged about submitting the best manuscript you can.
Monday ~ Bekki blogged about a new review for LAST GLASS OF WINE
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THE PINK BLOG ~
POETRY WEEK COMING UP!
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SHAPESHIFTER SEDUCTIONS blog ~
Tuesday ~ The Kougar - Third, a Black Cat Seduction Tail for Halloween
Monday ~ Francesca blogged about heroes and Memorial Day...
Saturday ~ Paris blogged about *the eyes have it*
Friday ~ Serena talked about the Twist and Rub of her latest WIP...
Wednesday ~ Crystal penned about her transition to writing vampire stories.
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For the next part of the Never-Ending Story ~ RomanticSynonmous ~
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Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ Siren-BookStrand blog ~
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Beware, my beloved Big Cats, because of a recent Supreme Court ruling, the police have been given the right to question you without an attorney present. If you request an attorney, they are still allowed to question you and use whatever they want against you. In essence you now have no Miranda rights and they can put you in jail for twenty-four hours or more. No one may even know you’re in jail because they don’t have to allow you a phone call, either. So, please be careful, people are being arrested for the most ridiculous reasons, including an old lady because she had a brown lawn. With the shrinking economy, sadly, there is a push by *some* in law enforcement to get money wherever and however they can in the form of fines. Also, since a lot of the prisons are private businesses there have been news stories about judges who have and are being paid off to send people to prison, guilty or not.

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No! Internet Two... Resistance is victory...
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Have a Happy Summer...
May your most romantic dreams come true..

Eight swishy smoochies from the Kougar...

The Cruelty of Comma Confusion...

Yes, my Beautiful Kittens, the Kougar is a recent victim of comma confusion. And likely to remain in confusion. Commas, in this day and age, seem to be as flexible as a devotee of Yoga. Truthfully, this Big Cat doesn’t know which way to jump anymore. So not kewl when paw-penning. An extra thought about where to place the comma can ruin the entire flow of the sentence or scene. And honestly, who wants to go back and edit that precisely for something that should come naturally after writing for awhile.
Yes, moi has experimented with using commas for a certain style of writing she is expressing herself with to, hopefully, enhance a particular type of story. That kind of thinking-creation is different than the stops and starts of cruel comma confusion.
Why this writerly and tail-lashing angst? Imagine if you will, the commas you originally placed in the story because you’re doing the best punctuation you can, are taken out with an edit... okay, moi goes with that style of comma use... only to then have those commas put back in as they were originally placed... whisker-pulling yowl.
The one consolation, its small potatoes in the whole editing process, in a way. The problem ~ where the heck do those commas go now? For the next time????????????????
When the Kougar should be focused on the fierce flow of her love/sex scenes... oh meow no! Comma erectile dysfunction... and she ain’t taking no damn blue Viagra, either.
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Yes, the Kougar has yet to pen her bloggie for Wednesday’s HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog. Hmmmm... purrr... perhaps an expansion on her Flash of The Heart’s Misunderstanding, written this past Sunday. Since moi is definitely too sleep-deprived to pen her Zorro bloggie.
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Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~

Happy Courtship on another Earth

X-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues...

Part 122 ~

Sylva realized somewhere inside her passion-drenched being, they were still in public. She didn’t care. All she cared about was their fused and tangling lips, and the hard lethal feel of her cowboy. Damn, his cock had sprung to extra-large life. He swung her around as if they danced several times. “The booth,” she panted against his mouth, “how close?” Sealing their lips again, he walked her backwards. She felt the heavy brocade drape against the back of her bare shoulders. His arm released her long enough to part the drapes. Urging her backwards, his splayed hands circled her back.

Zeke had one thing on his mind. He wanted his bride. He wanted his loaded cocked sex-gun between her beautiful thighs. Right here. Right now. Unlocking their lusting mouths, he growled, “Sylva.” She nipped his lips boldly. “No underwear,” she breathlessly reminded, her hands passionately slipping over the width of his shoulders. Running his hands over the silky slippery gown, he felt the shape her butt and the tops of her thighs while moving her toward the half-moon sumptuous divan. “I’m lifting that skirt of yours,” he roughly purred as he began gathering up the satiny material. “Open your pussy.”
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TO BE CONTINUED...
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Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...
Part 16 ~ 121 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies...
Presented in its entirety on the Liquid Silver forum ~ click on ~ Savanna Kougar ~
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Monday ~ Jude offered a fabulous passage from latest release, THE LOOK, and a wonderful word tour of South Africa.
Saturday ~ Linda talks about how a telescope and stargazing influenced her novel.
Wednesday ~ Bekki blogged about the angst of a recalcitrant heroine.
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For the next part of the Never-Ending Story ~ RomanticSynonmous ~
Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ Siren-BookStrand blog ~

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No! Internet Two... Resistance is victory...
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Happy Aquarian Age
May your most romantic dreams come true...

Comma irreverent smooch from the Kougar...

Happily Ever After chat...

Yeppers, Big Lovely Cats, the Kougar spent a delightful time this afternoon with her Happily Ever After blog buddies over on the Love Romances Café chat loop.
Yowl, moi is about half way through the edits for HER INSATIABLE DARK HEROES. Whew and mew, she’s hoping it will continue smoothly.

And! My delightful Kittens all, it looks like the Kougar will be part of a new shapeshifters bloggie. The plans are still being drawn up. The excitement builds fiercely and you’ll hear a roaring announcement when... moi is considering creating a Five Hundred Flash Fiction Serial story specifically just for this bloggie... that is, if she can figure out how to make time to create it. Big feline shrug?
If there is a shifter you would prefer... wolfie or phoenix or bull... or any critter, let moi know.

Purring in support, here’s a huge *paw up* of support for all the Tea Parties being held across the nation... no taxation without REAL representation...
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Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~

Happy Courtship on another Earth

X-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues...

Part 108 ~

Sylva heard the loud crack of a whip and whirled around. “Indiana Jones,” she whispered. Royce gently held onto her arm. “Indiana Jones? No, that would be Merlinda. That gal enjoys using her whip like some ladies yen for a new gown.” Sylva quivered inside, and asked, “Merlinda?” She felt Royce’s reluctance before he answered. “Merlinda is the woman who interrupted your honeymoon. Are you certain you want to observe your husband?” They stood at the bottom of a short stairway up to a balcony where several other couples already viewed the drama. “I assume Merlinda has a good reason.”

Zeke didn’t waver in his stride, Merlinda’s whip slicing the air beside him. He didn’t blame her for her fury. He’d had it in his mind that if no other woman suited him, he would claim her as his bride. However, he’d never promised. In fact, he’d made it painfully clear he was trusting in fate to deliver his perfect wife. Merlinda wound up again, savage as the Amazon warrioresses of her heritage. The whip’s lash whizzed by his ear, landing at his boot. Hell, she could have cleanly removed his ear, if she’d wanted to. He didn’t break stride.
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TO BE CONTINUED

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Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...
Part 16 ~ 107 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies...
Presented in its entirety on the Liquid Silver forum ~ click on ~ Savanna Kougar ~
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Monday ~ Bekki posted about her the anniversary of her First Book Baby.
Friday ~ Lindsay presented a look at how history is successfully used in romance novels... this is a great bloggie!
Wednesday ~ the Kougar’s blog is titled: Western Erotic Romance ~ Or, Lasso Me, Cowboy.
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For the next part of the Never-Ending story ~ RomanticSynonmous ~
Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ SirenBookStrand blog ~

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No! Internet Two... Resistance is victory...
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Happy Aquarian Age
May your most romantic dreams come true...

Happily Ever After kisses from the Kougar...

Neon Pink Sun, Golden Orange Moon

Oh, my Loveliest Big Kittens, the setting sun was the most amazing and dreamy shade of neon pink above a deep muted indigo cloud bank, and nearly looked like the moon. The Kougar later learned this was due to the smoke from the Flint Hill fires in Kansas, intentionally set to prepare the land for new planting.
Then, not five minutes later moi looked out her kitchen window, spying the golden-orange hanging moon, nearly full. Another incredibly gorgeous site.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, the Kougar will be blogging at Happily Ever After about the rise of Western Erotic Romance on the ebook/small print publishing scene. To do the topic justice would take several pages, so this blog will be only a slice of that yummy-cowboys’ subgenre pie, and will feature an excerpt from Gem Sivad’s INTIMATE STRANGERS.

And meowing-of... the Kougaress is nearing the marathon finish of her western contemporary shifter/fantasy ~ Stallion of Ash and Flame ~ then on to the deep dark cave of edits for HER INSATIABLE DARK HEROES.

Here’s an action claw-snippet from Stallion of Ash and Flame ~

Boom! Boom! Boom! The Sheriff unloaded his revolver, then opened his SUV door snatching out a rifle. Trail launched forward, yelling, “Get help! Get help, he’s got a rifle.”
Pork Belly stumbled backwards, as if he snapped out of a mesmerized state. Seeing Trail race toward him, he jerked the rifle up, aiming. A split second later, Trail dived. Striking the rifle barrel with his forearm, he smashed his full body weight against the Sheriff’s chest and gut, knocking the wind out of him.
Pork Belly grunted, the rifle clattering on the pavement. Trail stepped back just far enough to deliver a cruel blow to the Sheriff’s testicles with one knee. Cursing like a mad man Pork Belly grabbed for his nuts, stretching his arms over his prominent gut. Trail landed a vicious uppercut to his jaw, and as he rocked back, partially collapsing against the SUV, he shot his fist into the Sheriff Colgan’s solar plexus.
Pork Belly crumpled, sliding down the slick exterior of his SUV. Moving back, Trail watched him hit the ground like a giant sack of grain.
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Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~

Happy Courtship on another Earth

X-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues...

Part 101 ~

Sylva followed the dancing whirls and moves of the twenty or so couples, who looked like they’d stepped out the pages of Glamor magazine, that is if it had been around in the Old West. Enchanted, she watched quietly, and decided she wouldn’t make a fool of herself on the beautifully gleaming dance floor. Several of the women wore gowns similar to hers, although from what she could tell their use of makeup was more flashy-exotic. “You don’t have race problems here, do you?” Amazed and pleased by the ethnic diversity, especially the women, she stared. “Race problems?” he asked.

Zeke pondered on what she’d meant while beholding her splendid beauty. Her red-golden hair flowed and waved over her bare creamy shoulders and bosom, increasing the pleasure of his holstered cock. At least, she hadn’t been disappointed. He stroked a heavy strand of her hair back. “Tension between the different ethnic groups,” she answered. Her gaze met his, the sky-colored purity of her eyes trembled his soul. “Oh,” he spoke as dawn blinded him, “you mean The Troubles. That ended about a hundred years ago, once the importance of global trade was established. It became fashionable to enjoy other cultures.”
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TO BE CONTINUED
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Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...
Part 16 ~ 100 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies...
Presented in its entirety on the Liquid Silver forum ~ click on ~ Savanna Kougar ~
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Tuesday ~ Koko ranted about ebook piracy.
Monday ~ Lindsay posted an exquisite blog about the romance of names.
Friday ~ Bekki talked about her new writing project... cool!
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For the next part of the Never-Ending Story ~ http://judahraine.blogspot.com ~
Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ http://sirenbookstrand.blogspot.com ~
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Let FREEDOM ring. Let every VOICE be heard! NO! Internet Two. Resistance is victory.
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Happy Age of Aquarius
May your most romantic dreams come true...

Pink sun kisses from the Kougar...

The March Lion Roars

My Beautiful Big Cats, did the March Lion roar today... the winds were completely ferocious for most of the day. The Kougar opened her favorite window twice and was blasted in the mug by icy cold.
What do you think of this cover art, Kittens? Moi was impressed with the chivalrous passion and enchantment evoked by the cover artist, whoever that is? She stumbled over this beauty at the ~ romanceebooksnewyearnewsletter.blogspot.com ~ while reading a feature on the Happily Ever After blog. Michelle Pillow was one of the featured authors and this is her cover art for Cupid’s Enchantment. Here’s the info.
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Cupid’s Enchantment by Michelle Pillow
Excerpt: http://www.michellepillow.com/cupids_enchantment.htm ~
Buy Link: http://michellepillow.com/ravenbooks/index.php?main_page=document_product_info&cPath=2_5&products_id=12 ~
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Another bloggie for the Kougar... she will be over at HAPPILY EVER AFTER on Wednesday, April 1 ~ no, it’s not an April Fool’s joke... meow-snicker...
If you’d like to read the scene of Lady Sheridan and Baron Zaggry’s first meeting, when their courtship began... claw-click on over.
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Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~

Happy Courtship on another Earth

X-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues...

Part 94 ~

Sylva tried to see everything around her, and at the same time, her cowboy possessed her full attention. The boutique-like shops they passed had exquisite and eclectic displays of jewelry, clothing and art. “When Royce finally beat me and Bobby McBeal in the bull riding competition, it was his destiny turning point. He practiced on every bull he could find, and focused on becoming the best.” Recalling the little she knew about bull riding, Sylva asked, “How many bones has he broken?” Zeke halted, facing her fully. “He’s taken dozens of hard spills, cracked his noggin, but no broken bones.”

Zeke cocked his head in puzzlement. “No broken bones,” she repeated, her gaze perplexed. “Sylva, no one breaks bones here anymore.” She stepped back, astonished. Zeke steadied her, gradually bringing her close. “How is that possible?” she murmured. “Once the effect of nutrition on genes was studied, it was simple to create supplements, then fertilize the soil. Everything grown here has been designed to enhance health in a natural way.” Zeke answered her inquisitive expression. “Yes, what we had for dinner.” She blinked after a long moment. “Fascinating. Will it work on me?” Zeke grinned reassuringly, cupping her shoulders. “Absolutely, darlin’.”
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TO BE CONTINUED
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Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...
Part 16 ~ 93 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies...
Presented in its entirety on the Liquid Silver forum ~ click on ~ Savanna Kougar ~
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Wednesday ~ The Kougar is blogging ~ Romancing the Heavenly Stars in Blue ~ the first meeting of Sher and Zag, the heroine and hero in ALL SHADES OF BLUE PARADISE ~
Monday ~ Bekki did a round robin about reader reviews, etc. Yes, the Kougar yowled her piece.
Friday, By George, Whatever Next! ~Posted by Francesca Prescott ~
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For the next part of the Never-Ending Story ~ http://judahraine.blogspot.com ~
Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ http://sirenbookstrand.blogspot.com ~

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NOTE: NO, BLOGGER, YOU HAVE NOT SOLVED MY PROBLEM. OH, YES, THE ‘I ACCEPT’ BUTTON NOW SHOWS. BUT I COULD CLICK THAT SUCKER FROM NOW UNTIL SUNUP AND IT WOULD NEVER ‘CLICK’ THROUGH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Let FREEDOM ring. Let every VOICE be heard! NO! Internet Two. Resistance is victory.
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Happy Age of Aquarius
May your most romantic dreams come true...

March lioness kiss from the Kougar...

The Crazier Nonsense of Life

Check this bloggie out, my Big Sassy Kittens, about the crazier nonsense of life. The Kougar adored it!

Friday, March 27, 2009

By George, Whatever Next!

Posted by Francesca Prescott

Some time ago, I entered a contest, the prize being to star alongside George Clooney in a Nespresso commercial. I never heard back from the contest organizers, so I suppose they picked someone else, which is a shame, really, because with the number of Nespressos I down per day, I was the perfect, highly caffeinate candidate.

I’ve always found Mr. Clooney rather yummy, and I’m sure that a couple of hours spent in his wobbly-headed, charming company wouldn’t be too much of a drag.
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More at ~

HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
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Another productive day of claw-penning on moi’s WIP ~ Stallion of Ash and Flame ~ here’s the last paragraph, just finished...

Snaking his neck, he caught the warrior’s thigh in his mouth, leaving a massive scorch mark. Before they could deter him with enough darts, he spun like a dervish, striking out with his front hooves. The grounded warrior never made it back on his bullet vehicle. Twitching his blazing tail with fiendish speed as he whirled, Drojovv slapped the standing warrior several times, searing his entire body.
Rapidly the stench of burned flesh filled the air
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Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~

Happy Courtship on another Earth

X-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues...

Part 90 ~

Sylva wondered what a woman was supposed to do, faced with such irresistible gallantry. Okay, supposedly she was now Sylva Kristine Woolridge Vintorr. Not that she exactly objected. Actually, there was something wonderfully thrilling about it. Although, heaven knew why, except women were trained from birth to be a happy bride. Still, he made a handsome husband. More important to her was their passion and how he’d treated her, so far. She smiled within and without. “Do you use the title of Mrs. here?” He brushed her knuckles with his lips, making her feel dreamy. “That’s an antiquated term here.”

Zeke dived his gaze into the sparkling azure sky of her eyes. “If it’s not Mrs. Woolridge-Vintorr, what is it?” she asked. “Formally, it’s Wife of Zeke Dhurago Vintorr. Informally, it’s Wife of Zeke Vintorr, unless it’s one our family friends. Then it’s our first names.” She stared at him, bewildered, torn. “Sylva, I swear your happiness is my own heart. Let me show you. The Emerald Shamrock is not far from here. Dance with me.” She nodded, swallowing. Suddenly curiosity shone in her eyes. “When is your birthday?” Relieved, he rasped, “August One. What’s yours, my Sylva?” She smiled, “March Twenty-seventh.”
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TO BE CONTINUED
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Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...
Part 16 ~ 89 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies...
Presented in its entirety on the Liquid Silver forum ~ click on ~ Savanna Kougar ~
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Wednesday, Bekki blogged about using the right words in a romance.
Monday, Lindsay penned a fabulous blog on ‘hair’ on romance novels ~ the Crowning glory ~
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For the next part of the Never-Ending Story ~ http://judahraine.blogspot.com ~
Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ http://sirenbookstrand.blogspot.com ~

***
NOTE: NO, BLOGGER, YOU HAVE NOT SOLVED MY PROBLEM. OH, YES, THE ‘I ACCEPT’ BUTTON NOW SHOWS. BUT I COULD CLICK THAT SUCKER FROM NOW UNTIL SUNUP AND IT WOULD NEVER ‘CLICK’ THROUGH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
***
Let FREEDOM ring. Let every VOICE be heard! NO! Internet Two. Resistance is victory.
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Happy Age of Aquarius
May your most romantic dreams come true...

Crazier nonsense smooch from the Kougar...

Ruben Procopio ~ Zorro & the Lone Ranger

The image/painting above is by Ruben Procopio ~ my Big Buckaroo Cats. The Kougar raoorrr-very happily discovered it today while doing research for her Friday blog at Happily Ever After titled ~ The Romance of the Lone Ranger.
The problem with reasearch... you can’t eat just one potato chip goodie, when discovered... yes, moi is a researchaholic. One search and she can’t put the drink of information and images down without an act of sheer will. Unless sheer exhaustion sets in.
So here they are, two of the Kougar’s all-time fave, be-still-my-beating-heart heroes from yesteryear. One dark, one light... oh which one does she choose, should she ever be in that horrific, yet heavenly dilemma...
Hmmm.... the Kougaress feels another story coming on...
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Now ~ FIRST! just for the big cool cats ~

Happy Courtship on another Earth

X-Serial Flash in Two Hundred ~ Sylva and Zeke’s story continues...

Part 75 ~

Sylva felt her stomach unknot. “I think I like your mother already.” She glanced around the table. “Where do we put these dishes?” When she looked up, her cowboy had extended his golden tanned hand to her. “Not tonight, darlin’. I’ll take care of it while you refresh yourself and dress. We’re going out, so I can show you off.” Slipping her hand inside his, she apprehensively asked, “Out?” The confident gentleman, he lead her from the table, toward the dressing room he’d taken her in earlier. “ Celebratin’,” he drawled with enthusiasm.”Dancin’. I want to whirl you in my arms.”

Zeke wanted to crush her against him for a long deep kiss, and feel her womanly curves beneath his hands. Instead he let his gallant notions rule, leading her toward her dressing room. “I suppose you want me to wear the gown you showed me.” Her tone was cautious. He vowed to himself he would change that. Heckfire, he preferred her striking spirited claws. Either in her voice or on him. Drawing her before him, he deliberately leered at her breasts, the shape beautifully displayed by her robe. “I’m hankerin’ for a view of your creamy bosom above that gown’s bodice.”
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TO BE CONTINUED
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Part 1 - 15 ~ see blog ~ January 15th Cometh, then Part 15... and before...
Part 16 ~ 74 ~ see the Kougar’s prior bloggies...
Presented in its entirety on the Liquid Silver forum ~ click on ~ Savanna Kougar ~
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER blog ~
Wednesday, Bekki wrote about her pet bunnies and how it’s not a good idea to get a bunny for Easter...

This is the beginning of Monday’s blog ~
An author and her pet...
By Lindsay Townsend
Pets are good for you and that's official. Owning a pet one can stroke and pet can help to reduce stress and lower blood pressure. The unswerving support and adoration of a faithful dog or house rabbit can sweeten those rejections and make the lonley life of the writer less lonely. An author can take inspiration from the haughty self-contained grace and self-belief of a cat to keep going and keep faith in her work. A writer can talk to her pets about character and read out dialogue, secure that she will be appreciated.

Sadly I have no pets. If I were to have a pet, I would like...

...a dragon.
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For the next part of the Never-Ending Story by Lindsay Townsend ~ http://judahraine.blogspot.com ~
Volcano’s Angelic Forecast for this week ~ http://sirenbookstrand.blogspot.com ~
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NOTE: NO, BLOGGER, YOU HAVE NOT SOLVED MY PROBLEM. OH, YES, THE ‘I ACCEPT’ BUTTON NOW SHOWS. BUT I COULD CLICK THAT SUCKER FROM NOW UNTIL SUNUP AND IT WOULD NEVER ‘CLICK’ THROUGH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Let FREEDOM ring. Let every VOICE be heard! NO! Internet Two. Resistance is victory.
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Happy Age of Aquarius
May your most romantic dreams come true...

Kisses to the heroes of yesteryear from the Kougar...