Love, Danger, Homecomings & Heart — Your June Reading Escape Starts Here

Amanda Usen

8 comments posted.

Re: Make Me, Take Me (6:15pm December 18, 2014):

Thank you so much for commenting! I can't believe I didn't put books on MY list! I have this recurring fantasy: me, a new book, a bowl of homemade Chex mix, and a Classic Coke. As soon as I finish galleys for my next book IMPULSE CONTROL (January 2015), I'm going to make that happen...

Re: Luscious (7:02am July 20, 2012):

Thanks for stopping by, everyone! It seems like many of you love a happy ending, chemistry, mystery, travel and (like my publisher Sourcebooks) a great hook. I'll be honest and say cover and title play in when I'm trying a new author too. Then blurb. Then maybe a page in the middle, lol! As mentioned above, a good rec from a friend is worth its weight in chocolate. Have a great weekend, y'all!

Re: Luscious (3:45pm July 19, 2012):

Hello, everyone! Wow - great, thoughtful, fun comments! I'm sorry to chime in late today but the kids and I went blueberry picking. Not a ton of berries on the bushes this year but GREAT flavor. My son declared he wanted to make a blueberry pie with his, but we usually plow through them by the handful. Thanks for chiming in, all you lovers-of-a-happy ending! And I do read cookbooks for fun. I've learned as much about baking that way as I have in textbooks. There must be something in the air this summer, because I've been on a paranormal kick, too. I've been reading Nalini Singh, Jeaniene Frost, Thea Harrison and Kresly Cole like crazy! And finally, THANK YOU, SHELLY! YOU MADE MY DAY! As have all of you who stopped by to say hi! :-)

Re: Scrumptious (3:02pm January 17, 2012):

Yes, life is full of surprises, especially life with kids! :-)

Re: Scrumptious (9:06pm January 16, 2012):

By a rough count:
Life Plotters - 7
Seat of the pantsers - 33
Good luck and great cheer to all of us!

Re: Scrumptious (5:40pm January 16, 2012):

Holy cow! I just flew home from Las Vegas and the comments EXPLODED! Yay! I can't respond to them all because my kids want to kiss on me, but I did read every one. Thank you so much for sharing your stories with me. It seems like I'm not alone in the seeking/searching aspect of life. It makes me think of that saying "wherever you go, there you are." I just try to do the best I can with whatever is on my plate at the moment! I'm going to smooch up my kids now. Thanks for stopping by to see me! :-)

Re: Scrumptious (11:34am January 16, 2012):

Barbara, I feel lucky to have jobs I love, too. It makes a big difference. I hope your kids followed your example!

Donna, numbers confound me. I have to stick with words! I'm glad you found your path.

May, I hope it will be better for you this year, too - and the years after that! :-)

Dawn, and thanks for sharing your story! I know what you mean about the kids. We have three at the center of our lives and we like it that way. It took some doing for a number of years to make ends meet. My husband became a corporate chef...for the benefits! And so he could be home by three to meet the school bus, so I could go to work in the bakery. Life is complicated, but glorious.

Re: Scrumptious (8:45am January 16, 2012):

Angelina - Thank you! I hope you enjoy Scrumptious. :-)

Beth - I like kids, too. Although I have a marked preference for my own, lol! How wonderful that you let the things you enjoy lead you to a career.

Debra - Retirement sounds like fun. :-) May lovely things await you!