A Hint of Christmas…in May

Oooh…   The cover of LET IT SEW (Christmas in Sweet Briar) is here!

Isn’t it gorgeous? Once again, my cover artist, the uber talented Mary Ann Lasher, has outdone herself in capturing so many clues (like the sketchbook–with the actual sketch referenced) from the story in her illustration. Love it!!!!

Ho, Ho, Ho…LET IT SEW will be out November 6th and is now available for pre-order!

~Elizabeth

Quick and Sweet

On the go today as I get ready for the big Malice Domestic Mystery Conference in Maryland this weekend. Will post pictures of the loot I’m bringing tomorrow!  In the meantime, check out yesterday’s post–I’m still in need of ideas!

~Elizabeth

And Now, A Word From Leona…

I figured, since I’m traveling for the release of my latest book, REAP WHAT YOU SEW, I should have you do a little bit of traveling this week, too.

Today, you’ll find me–or, rather, the attention-loving Leona Elkin–over at Dru’s place (for those of you who are regulars to this blog, you’ve seen Dru pop in on our comments on a fairly regular basis).  Dru has got a really cool site for mystery lovers that puts you in the head of some of your favorite mystery characters.

So click HERE and say hi!  There’s a contest for a free book, too!    

Have a great weekend, everyone!

~Elizabeth

The Fine Print

Did your chosen career come with fine print you didn’t see coming, too?

That’s what I’m talking about over at the Stiletto Gang today. So click on the link below and check it out.

The Stiletto Gang

Have a great weekend!

~Elizabeth

And the Winner Is…

  I pulled a name from all those who commented on Tuesday’s reader poll and the winner is…Susan.

  I’ve sent Susan an email with the books she may select from for her prize.  A big congratulations to her…and a big thank you to all who responded.

 I’m always curious about people’s reading habits, so thanks for sharing your thoughts/views on e-readers.

~Elizabeth

Happiness is…

I’m talking about my Top Ten Happy things on The Stiletto Gang today.

So come on over and check it out, HERE.  In fact, I can pretty much guarantee you’ll leave happy.

~Elizabeth

Love Letters

Because the creator of Pooh said it best, I shall borrow these words for My Special Guy on this Valentine’s Day…

If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.

 ~A.A. Milne

~Elizabeth (a.k.a. Laura)

Away We Go

Well, the latest book (a romance) is done and turned in to my editor.  Now it’s a matter of waiting to see what she thinks and then making any tweaks she may want. But I’m pleased with it. Very pleased.

Now, as much as I’m craving a weekend indoors (reading) to shake off this post-deadline exhaustion, I am off on a weekend with dozens and dozens of middle school aged girls. Destination? Some winter camp. Reason? Girl Scouts.

Looking out my window right now, it’s raining. Not quite sure what the rest of the weekend will hold, but if I can ride down a hill on a sled and sip a little hot chocolate, I’ll be good.

So tell me, were you in scouts as a kid?  What was your favorite overnight outing and why?

Me? I was a scout myself for eight years, a head leader for eight years, and an assistant for another troop at the same time I was heading one for four years.

~Elizabeth

 P.S. You may have noticed it took me a little longer to come back this week than I stated on Monday. As for the reason, you can read about that over on the Stiletto Gang today…  (click HERE)

Words that Inspire

If you dream it, you can do it.

                                             ~Walt Disney

Tell me, what’s one of your favorite quotes?

~Elizabeth

Pit Stop

Today I’m blogging at http://thestilettogang.blogspot.com/ about a simple gift we can all give to the people we love–one that will last far longer than any sweater or toy we could ever buy.

So come on over and check it out.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

~Elizabeth