tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252525504408458952024-03-12T19:42:09.392-07:00Angela Carling Spinner of TalesAngela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.comBlogger218125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-13829792722341464512020-03-16T10:46:00.000-07:002020-03-19T18:05:10.513-07:00Anxiety and the Coronavirus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There's no doubt that because of the novel Coronavirus, we are living through a unique and even scary time.As a person who deals with chemical anxiety and depression, my external environment can affect me greatly. I know there are many out there like me, so something like a world-wide pandemic and all the changes and fears associated with it,. can be difficult. Regulating an emotional state when you have large amounts of anxiety on a typical day in our faster, tech oriented life is hard enough. So this post is to acknowledge that there is both reasons to feel anxious, but there is also a panic that can and will affect certain people more than others.<br />
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So what can we do? Here's a few thoughts.<br />
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1.We have to follow the news to some degree to know what is going on in communities. My advice, whenever possible read the articles rather than listen to an endless dribble of panic-filled rhetoric on 24 hour news stations. Panic makes for ratings, and these channels are a business. They are not worried about your state of mind. They will exploit your emotions for profit. Limit exposure to them, you'll feel more in control, and you'll be more in control.<br />
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2. Many places schools, businesses and other places we might normally go will be not safe or closed. Don't just sit at home and stew. Do something constructive. If you wanted to work on on a musical talent, you've got a little extra time. Take some time to read. I've written a few books if you want to choose one:) If you have kids, spend time playing with them. You don't have to spend money to build your relationship. They just want your time.<br />
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3. To keep stress at bay, do something kind for someone in your community. You can do this without exposing anyone to the virus. Write a letter and pin it to their door. Pull some of their weeds, or just text or Facetime with people who might feel isolated. When you are focused on others, you'll feel better and they will too.<br />
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4.Go outside every day! Our bodies need Vitamin D and our minds need a change of environment. Walk around if you can. You can still stay away from people with out sitting in a dark room.<br />
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5. Most of all, remind yourself that this is a temporary situation, a blip in our lives as far as time goes. I am not saying that it is not scary or that the threat is not real. I'm saying that our children will be talking about it in history class and the way we handle it will determine how quickly we rebound as a society. Most of all, it reminds us that life is a gift. We should hold people dear, especially those who don't have a long time to live in general. My mother died of cancer before she was 30. Nothing is certain, but we do have the ability to cherish and find peace and joy in the here and now.<br />
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If you want a strange upside to the Coronavirus. It reminds us that we, as human beings, no matter our nationality, gender, or even viewpoints, are part of a larger family. The human family, and this is a great time to show an increased love for those around us. Because nothing chases away fear, faster than love. Be safe all, and know that this will pass. I love you all. Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-11511908374080394672020-02-02T21:46:00.002-08:002020-02-02T22:07:35.237-08:00My experience with a police shooting<span style="font-size: large;">A little over a week ago, something completely unexpected took place in my quiet suburban neighborhood. I want to share with you, not so much "what" happened, but how it affected me, and how society is affected by guns, both good and bad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So it was a typical Friday night. I stopped by Ross to grab a couple of things for my house. The parking lot was busy, but not packed as I walked back out to my car. The typical hum of cars and people was interrupted by a man's voice screaming out. "Get down! Get down!" Of course, I couldn't help but look in the direction of the verbal command. The tone of the man's voice was terrifying. Not only was it loud, but the tension was thick. Heck, I wanted to drop to the ground. That's the moment that I realized that one isle over, two officers driving under cover police vehicles had boxed in a car and were trying apprehend a suspect. The suspect in the situation, instead of complying, backed his car into the officer's vehicle and began pushing it back in hopes of escaping. Seconds later, shots were fired. At this point, I didn't have a perfect line of sight, and all I knew was that shots were fired. Then, once again, one of the officers yelled. "Get Down, Get down.!" At that moment, it hit me that they might have been speaking to us, those in the parking lot. I quickly retreated to the entrance of Ross and watched the scene unfold while ready to hide in the store if there was danger. a mother and her teenage daughters were standing in the doorway with me, and we began to talk to one another.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"Those were gun shots, right?" we ask each other. It seemed a surreal thing. Police didn't shoot people in my town, at least not in public. Overhead, a police helicopter circled and in the distance sirens wailed confirming that yes, we'd just witnessed an officer shooting at a suspect. When things were quiet for a minute and I felt comfortable that no madman with a gun was on the loose, I thought it would be best to leave before the police showed up. I didn't want to bog down the parking lot or get stuck in a crime scene when I could see that there were others with a better view than I had to act as witnesses. Besides, there was another woman who looked terrified who had somehow made her way from a car near the shooting and was trying to get out of the situation.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">"Can I give you a ride somewhere?" I offered. Odd isn't it, that in crisis, we either turn towards or away from one another. She gratefully accepted my offer to be taken to a different location where her husband would pick her up. She was trembling as I opened the passenger's side door for her.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We exchanged names, but honestly, I don't remember her name but in my mind I can see with perfect clarity her wide eyes and shaking hands. So that is the quick version of my experience. The violence was mild compared to what we see on TV and in the movies and yet it left me genuinely shaken, and not just in the few minutes after I left.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once I came home, my adrenaline did settle down, but for nearly three days, I found myself thinking about the experience, feeling my stomach knot up whenever i heard the sounds of sirens. I researched the incident on the news. I had to know what happened. My mind struggled to make sense of how I felt. I found myself tensing, even feeling nauseous when I even considered going back to that shopping center which is literally down the road from my house. In fact, I forced myself to go back several days later, to take back my stores and not let the terror of that night control how I felt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know this is a long post, but I want to leave with one last thought. I had one scary and shocking night in my typically safe, family neighborhood and it profoundly affected me, at least for a few days and probably every time I return to that store. How then do people feel when gunfire is common their neighborhood, or after a child witnesses a school shooting. Imagine the fear and distrust that develops as a coping mechanism for those who witness violence and death, particularly those can't escape it in their daily lives. Surely, coping mechanisms must develop changing who they are and worst of all, who can will become. And it leaves me with this question, if so many are both physical victims and also <b><i>emotionally traumatized as witnesses </i></b>of gun violence, what can be done, and how can we create a better world where our children and we ourselves can feel safe in our homes, neighborhoods and communities. Any thoughts?</span><br />
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<br />Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-36849852952985542822020-01-26T21:56:00.002-08:002020-01-26T22:04:53.942-08:00Why is everyone so MAD?I'm writing this post from America and as most people know we are in the middle of a presidential impeachment trial right now. While it is not the only thing of importance happening in the world, social media is littered, sometimes as trashed as a California freeway, with comments, opinions, slanders, and other forms of reaction to what is happening politically in the US. Let me be clear, this post is not about politics. This post is about people.<br />
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So, I mention our US political strife because it is symptomatic of an emotional plague that is sweeping, not just the US, but it would appear other parts of the world as well. What name can we give this plague. There are many, but I call it the Angry Plague. In short, people, for whatever reason have drawn a line in the sand, picked a team, chosen a stance, and most of all love to pissed off at anyone who feels differently.<br />
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It strikes me as odd really, that in an era where uniqueness and diversity is supposedly celebrated, we have decided that while outwardly we'll be cordial, but then behind the anonymous cloak of the computer screen we turn into frothing, criticism hate monsters. Worst of all, this draw-your-sword-and-get-ready-for-battle philosophy has moved outside the confines of our online lives to our dinner tables, and has seeped into holidays and social events, further alienating us from our own species, not to mention our friends and family.<br />
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After watching this phenomenon for a while, I had to ask, why? Why are so many so darn angry and looking for a fight. So I did a little experiment. I started lurking around Quora and Reddit watching the patterns, noticing what set people off. I talked to family and friends about why they were so quick to back their particular tribe whether it be politics, or ideologies. Here are a few things I noticed.<br />
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1. Most online threads that started with civil discourse, quickly(usually within five comments) degraded to name calling and cruel attacks. Once everyone stated their point, and took their corners, no real conversation or exchange of ideas followed.<br />
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2. In most online debates/arguments, rational thought goes out the windows. Everyone has a point to prove, but very few people if any are asking legitimate questions to learn more. In other words, there is far more talking than listening. Once, I ask someone to tell me why they felt so passionate about a particular topic in a Quora thread. They ignored my question and went on bashing others views on forum. <br />
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3. When someone disagrees with a given point, it quickly spirals into belittling behaviors or name calling. Then tempers flare, and it gets really mean.<br />
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4. Finally, I noticed that the general philosophy out there is that if you don't agree with the person who makes a comment or attacks, that you must be stupid, or a lesser individual.<br />
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So why are we so mad? I don't know. There is lots injustice in the world, people are hurting, but I don't think that is it. I think that for alot reasons is easier to be mad, and because we don't see the repercussions right away, we don't feel the consequences of our thoughtless and cruel banter online and even in person. Imagine if we spoke to our spouses or friends the way we talk to faceless strangers on Social Media. Our marriages and friendships would fail, sooner than later and our misery would mushroom and grow.<br />
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But the thing is, when we show no respect to others, when critique and belittle, we are hurting each other. People have been disgruntled and angry forever, but in days gone by we were taught to show general respect for one another. Here's a fun idea, go on line, and try to build up someone, not because they agree with you, but because all this anger is poison, and we in many places including on social media and drinking it up in gulps. Here's another idea, next time you feel compelled to verbally punch someone on line, imagine punching them in the face. It is the same. All this rage. All this division. Like a poison, I really believe it will kill us, at least the love we share on this big beautiful blue planet. And no one, no politician, no ideological leader, no small group of people can fix it. We, a the human race must decide that we can disagree, but still work together respectfully. Anyone else think this would be a good idea? Anyone else have suggestions, disagreements, or can add to these thoughts. I genuinely would love to hear! <br />
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<br />Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-25844653104826961752019-12-01T19:27:00.001-08:002019-12-02T16:13:28.148-08:00Traxx is Here and You Can Win It!<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Traxx is officially available to purchase and to celebrate the release of not just a new book, but a new Dystopian, Sci-fi series I'm giving away five digital copies of Traxx book 1 to five lucky winners! this book is unlike any Dystopian book you've ever read. Yep, no oppressive regime, no suffering districts, only people living in homes that move...every eight weeks to be exact. Not to worry though, there is plenty of conflict, drama and a love story that you'll <3 Here's the blurb you will find on Amazon or the back of the book. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="color: white;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;">Can't wait to hear what you all think of Traxx, and yep I'm already well into writing book 2! Thanks for stopping by<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">.</span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> </span></span>Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-39406984691736955702019-11-08T09:28:00.000-08:002019-11-20T17:43:21.570-08:00The big Cover Reveal for Traxx!<span style="font-size: large;">It's here, cover reveal day and I am so excited! Creating the Traxx cover was unlike any cover I've designed or commissioned before. Traxx is not a story that fits nicely in a box and I wanted to be brave and let the cover show the uniqueness, the societal changes and the sense of movement, but I also wanted to keep it minimalist. Since the Traxx way of life is also dominated by a concept called Back to Basics, and their propaganda produced by the government smacks of nostalgia, and going back to a simpler time, I wanted that idea to be reflected in the cover. I spent hours coming over book covers and posters from the 1950's and took the simple color palette from that era and style. It's all very Mad Men you know:) Also, pay attention to that symbol in the middle. It's important and will reappear often in the series. </span><br />
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The Traxx society blossomed in what was the United States following a world-wide pandemic. There are lots of post-pandemic books out there, but I wanted to do something different, to avoid the typical repressive regime that we often see in Dystopian novels. The result, families and individuals living in homes hooked to track, relocating every eight weeks to a new place. <br />
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So the answer to the question can a setting be a character is absolutely, yes, and in the case of Traxx, I think it is. <br />
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If this story is interesting to you, let me know. I'm giving away five copies in the month of November before it is available to buy on Amazon! Thanks for dropping by. Come back soon, because the next post should be the big cover reveal! Bye for now. <br />
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Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-49266274624727345342019-09-20T19:45:00.001-07:002019-09-20T19:45:10.130-07:00Meet the mastermindThe next few months on my blog is going to be mostly about my upcoming book and the start of the Traxx series. I'm super excited to introduce you the characters of this far-reaching tale. Traxx is a totally different take on a post-pandemic society, one that I hope will leave you thinking about what the country of Aritrea gained with a new way of life, but also what its people lost when they gave up their foundations and freedom.<br />
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Let's get started. Today I want to introduce you to Jonathon Flint, the mastermind and initial architect of the Back to Basics concept and the Traxx lifestyle. In the book Traxx, the setting is as much as character as the people, but we'll save more on that for later. The first thing you need to know about Jonathon Flint is that his father is a brilliant virologist and immunologist and even at the age of sixteen years old, Jonathon was in college following in his father's footsteps. His mother is a socialite, practically married more to her social media than to Jonathon's father. His mother and father have a profound affect on Jonathon's thought processes and he soon develops a hatred of social media and is drawn to the power of science.<br />
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When the story of Traxx begins, Jonathon is in his early eighties and one of Eleven leaders who rule Aritrea, along with his lifelong friend Levi Cantrell. Don't be fooled by his age, Jonathon is a character carved by tragedy, and a warped view of the world and those who should lead. He's a powerful man who values the same self-control that he expects of his people. And, he has a lover, a fellow leader that he has nurtured along for generations.<br />
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<br />Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-40351838778033328182019-09-12T17:18:00.003-07:002019-09-12T17:18:49.997-07:00The Date is Set!It's been a long time coming. What am I talking about? A new series I've been working on for years. Literally. The name of the series, Traxx, and I'd like to introduce you to the world of Traxx amd tell you that Book 1 in the series will be published in Early December! I'm so excited to share this phenomenal story with you. You might find Traxx to be a cautionary tale of what happens when desperation leads us take whatever leadership is presented to us. You might find that you love the way the citizen live on the Traxx system and you wish we could live like them. <br />
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In the next few weeks, I'll be introducing the characters, and stories that will bring into the world of Traxx, and give you a peek into the lives of Jetta Banks and Montana Tanner, two people brought together that will change the course of the history in the country of Aritrea. For now, here is a symbol that represents a major change in the way people lived in Aritrea. Try and guess what you think it means. <br />
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Stay tuned....so much more is coming. Until then, I hope you all are doing well. I love my readers!Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-52256753339593583002019-08-26T22:47:00.004-07:002019-08-26T22:55:35.314-07:00An occasional book review<span style="font-size: large;">Hi all! Every once in awhile if I read a book that impresses me, I'll post a book review. The author community is full of the nicest people and we love to help each other out. But I only write a review if I feel like the work is professional and can be enjoyed by other people. And your are up for a little sweet romance, I have a book you might like. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So on to that book review. If you are a fan of Regency Romance I'd like to tell you about. <b>Sally Britton. Her book was called Discovering Grace. </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Such a pretty cover! This is a story of twin sisters who are quite different from one another. One is brash and prefers adventure and drama while is the other is content with a quiet life and prefers to work in the back ground. Through a series of events, the sister who loves nothing more than being home in her comfortable surroundings is commanded by her father to go on a year long voyage overseas with some family friends. While the one who yearns for adventure is forced to stay home in their sleepy but close-knit community. In defiance, the girls decide to trick their father and switch places. Once the adventurous twin is gone, the setting is perfect for Grace(the quiet one) to discover many things about herself while acting like her sister. And most importantly, the timing is right for a love that never could've happened while her sister Hope was living at home. The pacing on this story felt just right, and the romance had gentle build up until each character saw things as they should be. This was my first time reading Ms. Britton's work and I was impressed with the professionalism of her writing and her ability to paint a picture with words. If you enjoy a good romance, you might enjoy Discovering Grace. Apparently, there is also a second book in the series about her sisters adventures overseas. I'll have to get my hands on that one:) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As for me...back to writing. I'm working hard on the second book in my Kiss Series. Book 1, Five Days Five Kisses has been doing really well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now that Nikola's story is published. It's time to tell the world about Liberty and her accidental brush with love. Book 2, Five Kisses One Problem, coming right up. Well as soon as I can anyway. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you all have a great week. Tell someone they are love today. They might need it<3</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spinner of Tales </span>Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-83668626245949233122019-08-05T22:26:00.001-07:002019-08-05T22:29:55.949-07:00I am not dead (in case you wondered why I haven't written in so long)Life has a way of getting away from us. Blogs are no different. Honestly, I don't like writing on my blog just to stay in your face. I want to say something that matters, at least to me. And for the last, well, at least year, I haven't been putting my energy into writing. <br />
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Oh don't misunderstand. I love to write and am planning on publishing this year(More to come about that later), but from June of last year to June of this year, my time was consumed with something entirely different. <br />
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You see, as part of my faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints, we all take turns sharing responsibility for the needs of our congregation. Some jobs, or callings as we refer to them in the church, are relatively small and not as time consuming. Others, like the calling I was given last year, was lots of responsibility and time. Basically, I was responsible to care for and know the needs of all the women in my congregation. This job is called being the Relief Society President, and it was a remarkable, and really tough experience. In fact, I wrote down many of my experiences in a book I'm calling of Succulents and Sisters. Typically, I don't write about religious content, but it was such a unique experience that I wanted to record the stories. Also, I learned to love, love, love growing succulents. <br />
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I'm not sure if I will ever publish the book, but wanted to share with you, my readers and friends, a peek into the book, so I'm going to publish the first chapter on my blog tonight. Those of you who are of my faith might understand a little more, but those of you who are not but have ever felt overwhelmed by something, will appreciate it too. I'll also throw up some pics of my succulent creations. <br />
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large windows and a sliding glass door frame the space painted a soothing shade
of pale blue. Lining both windowsills are small black plastic containers, and
in the containers, fragile plants grow. Some are as small as a child’s
fingernail, while others have grown up a few inches, stretching out toward the
light with their thin stems and miniature leaves. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, beneath the windowsills low metal
shelves are filled to the edges with larger, decorative ceramic containers
growing succulents in groups of threes. Some of my favorite containers are tea
pots and oversized mugs in blue or red. Each container is unique from the salsa
dish to the distressed wooden boat. All from local thrift stores, picked out
painstakingly one at a time. Beyond the sliding glass door, I see out onto my
covered patio. The Arizona heat licks at the corners of the cement but the
sturdy stucco overhang protects more of my handiwork. Succulents. Lots of
succulents in containers, clustered on tables and most of all on a set of
rolling metal shelves, in rain gutters, capped off and turned planters by my
dear husband. I stare, noting that over the course of a year, I’d gathered
every variation of succulents that I could get my hands on. Aloe Vera, Jade
Plant, Burro’s tail cascading over the edge of a small white pot, and rose-like
Echeveria growing next to Hen and Chick plants just to name a few. And beyond
the patio, there are a few more succulent creations. Collections I put together
just to enjoy out in my yard, tucked under trees and in cooler corners where
the hot Arizona sun can’t burn them. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">It’s
one of those moments, where you stop long enough to look at your life and see
how something so small has grown, flourished… and then taken over. And, in this
moment, I pose a question to myself, how did this happen?</span></div>
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answer was easy. It all started on the night that my Bishop (we’ll call him
Bishop X) wanted to drop by.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">Now
you all know that a Bishop doesn’t just “drop by” especially when your ward has
just been split and lots of callings need to be filled. This was the state of
my ward, and I knew my Bishop was coming on the Lord’s errand that fateful
night. The only mystery was what would he ask me to do? Nursery? That comes
with a built-in snack. Primary? Those wild things were always fun to teach.
Maybe gospel doctrine? A girl could dream, since it was my favorite calling. No.
The Lord had a different plan, and as Bishop sat on the large leather sectional
in my family room, explaining his thoughts, I realized things were about to go
sideways in my world. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">Let
me take a second to say that I do not envy the Bishop. He is the messenger and
we all know the old saying about the messenger getting shot, or something like
that. Either way, Bishop X was in the line of fire. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">So, Bishop X launched into a story about how
he’d been to the temple a few months before the ward boundaries had been
changed, praying about several callings. At that time, he was <i>not </i>praying
about the calling I was about to be extended. As he sat in the reverence of
that holy house, he received a clear impression that I was to be called as a Relief
Society President. At this point, Bishop X knew a ward split was coming. We all
did. We’d completely outgrown our building and new families were moving in
every week. With that in mind, it made no sense to change the relief society
president, so Bishop X filed away this particular inspiration in whatever place
Bishops tuck away things to deal with later. Let me state that while he is
telling me this story, his face shows his unmasked surprise at the inspiration
he’d received. Wide eyes, body leaning forward, hands open and lifted. I could
practically hear his thoughts at the time he was receiving this prompting. </span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">Sister Carling?
Are you sure Lord? </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">After all, Bishop X lived down the street from
me. He’d seen me teach gospel doctrine and knew I was a little out of the box
in my approach to teaching, and well everything. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">Anyway, Bishop X continued his story. After
the ward split and new boundaries were drawn, he’d gone back to the temple with
another list of names to pray about for the calling of Relief Society President
and was told again that I was the person that should be called. Again, he wore
a shocked expression. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shocked didn’t
begin to describe my feelings which had whipped themselves into a panicked
frenzy in a matter of minutes, and now were rising in my throat like
suffocating panic. You see, I’ve dealt with clinical depression since my early
thirties which has morphed into some fairly intense anxiety and depression in
the last few years. And, in the last six months, I had just gotten it under
control. This entailed cutting way back on publishing new books and simplifying
my life to a manageable pace. Like so many others, I was learning to live with
an ailment that no can see, but in the last few months, I’d found a moment of
balance and peace. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">Soon the overwhelming emotions reached my eyes
and I began to cry, which is unusual for me. I’m not the cry-at-the-drop-of-a-
hat-kind-of-girl. There can be an entire room of weeping sisters, and I’d be
the one with dry eyes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">At the same time Bishop X’s entire demeanor
sagged, and the bewildered look he’d worn earlier turned to a look of
uncertainty. My mind was filled with a torrent of chaotic and fearful thoughts.
My heart raced and finally, I couldn’t take the overwhelming barrage of
emotions anymore. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">My husband, who
has been in bishoprics before visibly cringed, probably thinking of our poor Bishop
just trying to do his job. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">As
Bishop X walked to the front door, I trailed behind him. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">“You
don’t understand.” I said. “I just got my anxiety under control.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">Tears
falling. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">“I
don’t do anything halfway.” I rambled. My husband followed me, so now we look
like little ducklings following the leader. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">“I
was raised by my father! His idea of décor was stereo wires pinned to the wall
for better reception.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">More
tears. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">“I
don’t even like most women.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "high tower text" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 107%;">At
the door, Bishop slipped out without me saying the one thing he needed to hear,
that I would accept the calling, or not. I’ve envisioned since that time, the
Bishop going home and telling his wife that they may need to move because there
was a crazy person living on their street. By the next day, I was still wracked
with fear, but I mustered my faith and contacted the Bishop. I would do my
best, I told him. Mostly, I was thinking that I would try not to break the
church by being in a position of so much responsibility, or inadvertently hurt
the women by my own ineptitude. As it had been from the moment the Bishop
extended the calling, unquenchable tension riddled my body and I began the
process of figuring out how I was going to survive what lay ahead. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The Nameless Soldier is book 4 in the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Annals-Alasia-3-Book/dp/B016QACIHU/ref=la_B0051XD0SU_1_18?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1527141510&sr=1-18&refinements=p_82%3AB0051XD0SU" target="_blank">Annals of Alasia</a> young adult fantasy series. Haven't read all (or any) of the others? That's okay! The books can be read in any order, and each one can stand on its own.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>What do you do when you’re the only survivor?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Nineteen-year-old Tarvic bears the name of a mighty hero from Alasia’s past. However, the young soldier feels anything but heroic when he regains consciousness to find himself the lone survivor of a brutal attack by invaders from the neighboring kingdom. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Forced to leave his identity behind, Tarvic is thrust into civilian life in the role of protector to three war orphans. When the four of them encounter a mysterious stranger, he must choose between keeping the young girls safe and taking on a mission that could help free his kingdom. Can Tarvic live up to his noble name and find a way to balance his duty and his dreams?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /> <b style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Where to Get a Copy:</span></b><br />
<br />Click <a href="http://smarturl.it/NamelessSoldier" target="_blank">here</a> to buy the ebook or paperback from Amazon. (The ebook is <strike>$2.99</strike> <span style="background-color: white;">just </span><span style="background-color: yellow;">$0.99 through June 6th!</span>)<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Not sure if you'll like the story or not? Take a look at the first chapter and see!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Drevel, his roommate in the barracks and tentmate out on campaigns like this, stirred and rolled over. “What?”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Today is the final day of Five Days of Winning and I have a superfun-perfect-for-Valentine's Day-book for you to win! In fact, the talented Frankie A. Brown is giving away her newly released sweet romance, <em><strong>What Happened to Romance?</strong></em> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5uWaHlkMWUaO-ZWpPgckJHc3DY33NyfZuIQC0qHg-y-a6feeIXP5kZLPaIoEnUqe1rZc1XmgV-IKtHYFvZBQKtO4q4FuQoXXNkLpBWodBrR9ngDQDRtEX-lzWjBL5kF65xeSS76PakQ/s1600/Frankie%2527s+book.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="521" data-original-width="324" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho5uWaHlkMWUaO-ZWpPgckJHc3DY33NyfZuIQC0qHg-y-a6feeIXP5kZLPaIoEnUqe1rZc1XmgV-IKtHYFvZBQKtO4q4FuQoXXNkLpBWodBrR9ngDQDRtEX-lzWjBL5kF65xeSS76PakQ/s400/Frankie%2527s+book.PNG" width="248" /></a><br />
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I've read a couple of Ms. Brown's books and loved them and this one looks just as adorable! <br />
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If you read the back of the book you'd find this blurb:<br />
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together to decorate for a charity Valentine ball. Max Collins’ life is full
with a new job and a demanding recovering alcoholic mother. Despite his hectic
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Romance, Oregon can think about. How can Max convince Mallory love and romance
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<a href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/6a3008416/?" target="_blank">Enter to win What Happened to Romance here!</a><br />
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Want to grab Frankie's new book now or check out her other books. Here are some links to connect you this talented author! If you read in Kindle Unlimited you can enjoy all of Ms. Brown's books. <br />
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<br />Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-84861319871217241242018-02-11T18:38:00.002-08:002018-02-11T18:38:21.473-08:00Day Four of Five Days of Giveaways This fun week is flying! It's already Day Four in our Five Days of sweet romance Giveaways!<br />
Today I'm welcoming author Audrey Rich to the blog to take part in our giveaways. Audrey has multiple books out and has graciously offered to giveaway <strong><em>Thinking About Love to celebrate the release of Five Days Five Kisses</em></strong>!<br />
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This story looks so fun. Here's what you can win...<br />
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<strong>Two teenagers. One life changing decision. Heartache and joy rolled into one bundle. </strong>Trina
Weber believes she has the perfect life: model looks, great friends,
and plenty of college credits right before she enters senior year at
Stonehaven High School. Her plans to become a family doctor are set. <br />
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her relationship with Stuart Grant, her amazingly gorgeous, college
boyfriend, is on track. They will blaze through and take the world by
storm...together. <br />
<i>But everyone knows that life isn’t perfect.</i><br />
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consequence of her one spontaneous decision disrupts their lives,
forcing her to make choices that can bring them love or force them
apart…forever.<br />
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Novelist Audrey Rich fills the conclusion of
Thinking About Love with all the feels of a teen couple forced to
navigate adulthood prematurely and make the difficult decisions. It's
tough to learn about adult responsibilities before being ready. You’re
bound to fall in love with Trina, Stuart, and Rich’s entire cast of
characters, as you step into the Stonehaven High world.<br />
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Ready win this adorable sweet romance? <a href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/6a30084110/?" target="_blank">Enter an easy-peasy rafflecopter giveaway here</a><br />
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Don't want to take your chances. Grab Thinking About Love or any of Audrey's books at Amazon by clicking <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Audrey-Rich/e/B01M3R7JP5/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />
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To learn more about Audrey and her work. Here are some links to connect!<br />
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<a href="https://goaudreyrich.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">https://goaudreyrich.wordpress.com/</a><br />
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I know I was excited to be introduced to Audrey's work and am so glad she took part in our Five Day celebration. If you missed days, one, two, or three, jump back up to the previous blogs and put your name is the raffle for three great books. <br />
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Thanks so much for stopping by. Tomorrow is our last giveaway and I can't wait to share it with you. See you tomorrow!<br />
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<br />Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-26845994202409287482018-02-10T21:34:00.000-08:002018-02-11T18:32:53.510-08:00Day Three of Five Days of Giveaways!. Welcome to Day Three of <em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Five Days of Giveaways</span></strong></em>. We are celebrating the release of my new release, Five Days Five Kisses by giving away five fun romances just in time for Valentine's Day. Today Author Beth Rodgers is sharing two Sweet Romances and a <em><strong>fabulous giveaway</strong></em>!<br />
What can you win? Here are the blurbs for her books, <em><span style="font-size: large;">Freshman Fourteen and Sweet Fifteen</span>.</em><br />
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She's smart, sweet, and ready to start fresh. But with her best friend moved
away, she's stuck wondering just how to fit in. Making her transition more
difficult is Max, who always knows how to push her buttons, Walter, her geeky
suitor, Cassie, the girl who seemingly has it all, and Peter, her first true
crush. So, life doesn't go just the way she hopes. Join Margot on a journey
through the beginning of ninth grade – a time when your reputation is
determined by the most trivial of matters, including where you eat, how many
friends you have, and – most notably – who you kiss.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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friends, an influx of confidence, and the attention of the oh-so-cute new
basketball player, Kirk. But she quickly finds herself stuck in a rut, battling
mean girls, and getting caught up in Kirk's past. Margot's friendships,
heartaches, and presidential campaign lead her on a path to self-discovery,
making sophomore year one to remember.<br />
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial";">Ready to enter to win Freshman Fourteen? <a href="https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/c21515c82/" target="_blank">Enter Rafflecopter Giveaway Here!</a> And, if you want to check out Five Days Five Kisses, here's the Amazon link. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Five-Days-Kisses-Angela-Carling-ebook/dp/B079BFQ22M/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" target="_blank">Link for Five Days Five Kisses</a></span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "arial";">Now that you've discovers Beth and her books, here's where you learn more. Stalk her. She loves it and read on to learn about Beth's awkward dating moment. Is it worse than yours?</span></strong><br />
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<strong><em>I was once on a study abroad
trip before my senior year of high school. There was this boy who I liked and I
was super excited every time we crossed paths. We knew each other from home, so
it was normal for us to say hi and talk to each other. I think it was also
pretty obvious that he knew I liked him. I was never too good at hiding my
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we were on a beach. He was with at least one other guy, and I was with another
girl. We all knew each other, and he asked if I could put some suntan lotion on
him. I probably blushed way too much, and knowingly embarrassed, I rubbed the
lotion on his back. When I was done, he asked if either me or my friend needed
lotion. Like an idiot, I immediately responded that we had already put it on
before we got to the beach. My friend gave me this look, and I knew immediately
that I had given the wrong answer. I instantaneously regretted my decision, and
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</span>Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-707429863297360782018-02-09T22:10:00.000-08:002018-02-09T22:19:13.723-08:00Day 2 of 5 Days of Sweet Romance Giveaways!<span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy Day Two of Five Days of Giveaways</span>. <br />
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I'm having so much fun introducing you to new authors and Five AMAZING giveaways! Today Laura L. Walker is sharing a short story called The Billionaire's Sweet Valentine, written just for the season of L<3VE. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHHGd-ltYLZD2IboTwNXH-DI8aTS_DOVNhkItJgQy64CwDAHSreVI3QnGifyk4eXi0BtFEPY0cJY660UcydDPncDo1iSUWSMvTsZ557LwkQJlT9T4VCoiFwXLNah_qn2SXcM0QZubUljQ/s1600/final+ad+for+Five+Days+of+Giveaways.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="1022" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHHGd-ltYLZD2IboTwNXH-DI8aTS_DOVNhkItJgQy64CwDAHSreVI3QnGifyk4eXi0BtFEPY0cJY660UcydDPncDo1iSUWSMvTsZ557LwkQJlT9T4VCoiFwXLNah_qn2SXcM0QZubUljQ/s320/final+ad+for+Five+Days+of+Giveaways.PNG" width="320" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">Happy
February! I'm so excited for this month to arrive. As you may have
guessed, I absolutely adore love stories! And as such, I've been busy
writing and publishing another clean romance for those of you who, like
me, just can't get enough of them. This one is called <em>The Billionaire's Sweet Valentine</em>.
It's the story of Penny Merrill, who needs a fake boyfriend to help her
save her sweet shop from falling into the hands of her money-hungry
mother and conniving stepfather. So she enlists the help of commercial
contractor Preston Ames, who frequently visits her sweet shop and is
secretly sweet on her. He's got another secret, though. Preston is
actually the heir to a multi-billion-dollar fortune.<br /><br />As part of author Angela Carling launch for her new release <em>Five Days Five Kisses</em>,
I am participating with four other authors, including Angela in a
special Valentine's Day giveaway. Enter </span><a href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/6a3008417/?" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cccccc;">HERE</span></a><span style="color: #cccccc;"> for a chance to
win an e-copy of The Billionaire's Sweet Valentine. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #cccccc;">Also, Angela asked
me to share an awkward or embarrassing story about when I was dating my
husband. So here goes: I was actually almost a jilted bride. Can you
believe it? Knowing my husband and how steady and kind he is, I wouldn't
believe it either, if I hadn't experienced this for myself.<br /><br /><br />Rob
and I lived six hours apart at the time because I was finishing my
student teaching. On the eve of our wedding, we agreed to meet at the
Mesa, Arizona LDS Temple to look at the Christmas lights and display. We
would be married inside the temple the next day. I arrived early and
began looking around. I enjoyed the lights and music from various
choirs, but as time passed and Rob didn't come, I began to get worried.
Cell phones were a rarity in those days, so I waited . . . and waited . .
. and waited until, almost breaking down in tears, I decided to go to
the hotel where my parents and I were staying.<br /><br />My mom encouraged
me to call Rob's grandmother's house where he would be staying that
night, but it was already ten-thirty and I worried about waking people
up or disturbing them. Finally, my mom said to me, quite frankly,
"Laura, you're supposed to get married in the morning. You have every
right to find out where your fiance is. Get on that phone and call him
right now!"<br /><br />So I did. It turns out that he got delayed at his
younger brother's high school basketball game in northern Arizona and
didn't arrive in Mesa until quite late. Our marriage the next morning
took place without a hitch! Ha! And now you know how I was almost a
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It's time to celebrate the release of the fun, nostalgic, sweet romance <span style="color: red;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Five Days, Five Kisses</span>. So....</strong></em></span> I'm hosting <span style="font-size: large;">Five Days of Winning</span> starting on February 9 and ending on the day of romance, <span style="font-size: large;">Valentines Day</span>! Five amazing authors will be hosting a giveaway of one of their books and you could win them all!<br />
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Here are the books you can enter to win...<br />
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I'll be posting a reminder to enter on my Facebook and twitter feed. Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/AngelaCarling" target="_blank">Angela's twitter </a> and you'll get all the updates...or you could just check back here to read more about these fabulous books up for grabs. One each wonderful day!<br />
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Before I tell you about the first book up for grabs, I wanted to let you know that Five Days Five Kisses is at an introductory price of .99 but only until Valentine's Day, then the price goes up! Grab your copy now at <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/five-days-five-kisses/id1341157085?mt=11" target="_blank">ITunes</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Five-Days-Kisses-Angela-Carling-ebook/dp/B079BFQ22M/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" target="_blank">Amazon</a> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/five-days-five-kisses-angela-carling/1127893587?ean=2940155109068" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a><br />
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Today, I get to start the winning with one of my most popular sweet romances called Becoming Bryn that you can win through an easy Amazon Giveaway. This sweet romance is all about sisters, twin sisters actually. Here's the blurb and Cover. <br />
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her twin sister Bryn and even has a crush on Bryn’s gorgeous, popular
boyfriend, Quinton. When Jesse awakens from a coma to learn that everyone
thinks she is Bryn, the option of actually taking over her sister’s life is
beyond tempting, but there’s a downside. She’d have to give up her relationship
with Ethan, her best friend and the only person she trusts. Could she actually
live s Bryn for the rest of her life? And if her family and friends found out,
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You can win Becoming Bryn <a href="https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/087df2e2fe40ad59#ts-afo" target="_blank">Here in the AMAZON GIVEAWAY</a> and there are multiple copies up for grabs!</div>
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Thanks for dropping in. Today is a big day around here. Five Days Five Kisses is officially out and it's all kinds of sweet and awkward and a little nostalgic. And it all starts with a terrible, embarrassing breakup. If you read on, you'll learn about my worst break up and it's a doozy!!<br />
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Do you like the cover? It was custom made by a very talented cover artist that I will definitely use again for the other two books<span style="color: purple;">!</span> I love how it captures the vibe of this fun feel-good romance!<br />
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When Nikola's boyfriend dumped her in such public way it was easy for me to relate to her confusion and embarrassment. Fresh out of high school, I had an equally embarrassing breakup, minus the entire graduating class gawking at my humiliation. My sweetheart of two years had gone on vacation with his family. They were camping(and it was the late 80's with no cell phones, so I didn't worry when Mickey didn't call for a couple of days). After five days of silence, I began to worry that something bad had happened to him and no one thought to inform me. The following morning I got in my car and drove three and a half hours San Diego, California. It was a gorgeous day and I found their beach campsite with no problem. Sitting on the sand, I waited for Mickey to come out of his tent. Forty five minutes, then two hours and finally three hours went by. Ah, the patience of young, stupid love. Finally, his mom came out and told me that the relationship was over! Yep, it was that brutal. I was dumped by my boyfriend's mother. Hold on. It actually gets worse!</div>
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I was such a teenager, oh the drama! So I did what any love struck teen would do who was full of optimism and longing, I drove to San Diego again and waited on the same beach. Now looking back, my boyfriend who hated conflict must've struggled for hours watching me, knowing he had to face me! Haha, it kind of makes me laugh. Finally, he showed up. Looking very uncomfortable he came to me and confirmed that he was breaking up with me. No warning signs, no fight. It was just over. </div>
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To me, the funny part of this story came later when I arrived home to my Dad. I was raised by a single father who had to be both mom and dad. He is a good man, but at that moment, he was not comfortable with his role. As he watched an endless trail of tears stream down my face, he said, "I'm sorry honey. I know you....' He paused struggling to say the word that no father wants to think about let alone say to his daughter. Then he said, "Llloved" him sounding like the word itself might choke him to speak aloud. It was kind of wretched, but somehow made me smile through my sorrow. In a little time, Mickey and I became friends again and years later on Facebook he said he didn't remember the entire break up scene....Hmm. So there it is, my oh-so embarrassing break up story and maybe somewhere in the back of my mind, the inspiration for Nikola's gut-wrenching day that led her straight into the arms of five strangers...or so she thought. </div>
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Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-61821287836662754502018-01-26T08:26:00.000-08:002018-01-26T08:27:05.665-08:00Cover Reveal for Five Days Five Kisses and giveaway<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's here! The cover reveal for my upcoming release Five Days Five Kisses!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Watch for Five Days of Winning coming in Early February. I release a book, you will meet five new authors and have a chance to win one of their books! Until then I've a giveaway going for another awesome sweet romance called Becoming Bryn. <a href="https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/087df2e2fe40ad59?ref_=pe_1771210_134854370#ts-afo" target="_blank">Win Becoming Bryn, a sweet romance here!</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";"></span><br />Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-8300095640074328232018-01-09T20:07:00.004-08:002018-01-09T20:07:54.776-08:00What's a coming....Hi all! I hope the new year is treating you well. I know this is going to be a big year for me. I'm sending my first child to college in mid January and I'm pretty sure my heart is going to break when he leaves for good! Also, there are good book things coming. Last year I published the final book of the Secret Keeper series and fans are loving it! When I hear people say that they are sad to see the series end, I'm not going to lie, it kind of makes me want to do a happy dance. <br />
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I love making my readers happy so I wrote another book that will also turn into a series!<br />
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The name of the new book is Five Days, Five Kisses and it is a lot of fun. Next week I'll post the cover but for now here's the blurb: <br />
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Five Days, Five Kisses comes out in early February and to celebrate there will 5 days of WINNING!<br />
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I CAN'T WAIT! Until next week, may your book boyfriends be wonderful!Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-56857834980418570222017-10-01T23:11:00.005-07:002017-10-01T23:13:58.978-07:00The Soundtrack of SuspenseWith the launch of the final book in the Secret Keeper series, I thought it would be fun to post about what I call, the soundtrack of suspense. Music and a good story go hand in hand, both evoking a feeling, an emotion that let us connect in a very unique way. Today, I want to share with you the songs that I've connected with the very suspenseful, paranormal Secret Keeper series. In fact, I often play these particular songs before writing to feel what my character feels. Today, I want to share the Secret Keeper soundtrack with you! <br />
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Here we go: Belakane is the prequel of the series and the song that fits best is <b><i>Unsteady by the Ex Ambassadors.</i></b> I chose it because the main character Belakane always seems to be fighting her crueler nature, leaving her <i>feeling unsteady</i>. Check it out here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0lw3qylVfY" target="_blank">UNSTEADY </a><br />
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The Secret Keeper is the first book in the series.<br />
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The song I associate with this book is <i><b>Dark Horse by Katy Perry.</b></i> Winter, the main character of the series, unwittingly ends up tangling with a force and power so much bigger and more dangerous than she expected, or understood. This song kind nails that emotion, but from the perspective of the mysterious secret keeper. Enjoy.<br />
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The second book in the series, In The Dying Light is tragic because Winter has become something she thought was horrible. <b><i>Monster by Skillet</i></b> is angry and self-loathing capturing some of the heavy emotions Winter fights within herself!<br />
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Finally, In Under The Broken Sky, after all the characters have been through, caught up in the personal struggle of a powerful enchantress and the curse she created centuries earlier, <i><b>Believer by Imagine Dragons </b></i>is the perfect vibe. The lyrics aren't right on, but it captures the emotion. Each character is definitely a believer by the end of the series! Check out the video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wtfhZwyrcc" target="_blank">Here</a><br />
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So here is the best news of all...You can download <span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Secret Keeper, book 1</b></span> for <span style="font-size: large;"><b>FREE</b></span> right now. Grab your copy and find your own songs to capture the mood of the series. Most of all, happy reading! <br />
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Until next time...thanks for stopping by!Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-43141224577355473742017-09-17T22:38:00.000-07:002017-09-23T15:26:47.662-07:00Awesome giveaway!<span style="font-size: large;">Hi all,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to do a quick post about a giveaway that I am running. With the final book in the Secret Keeper series (Under the Broken Sky) coming out on October 6, I'm giving away ten digital copies of the first book in the series through an Amazon giveaway. It's like a super simple two click entry and you are in the drawing. If you haven't started the series, here is your chance to score book 1 for free!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enter <a href="https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/bac928d0ee55ddf2#ts-afo" target="_blank">HERE</a> and fingers crossed, you win:) I hope you all have a good week...and...may you never need a Secret Keeper.</span>Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-82126479510969804982017-09-07T12:10:00.003-07:002017-09-07T12:12:40.005-07:00In Less Than a Month....I can't believe it is coming so fast. On October 6th, just in time for the season that celebrates all that is paranormal, Under The Broken Sky will be released! For those of you just discovering The Secret Keeper series, this is the final book in the series and fans are excited to find out how it all ends for Winter, Liam, and Belakane.Oh yeah, throw the confetti!<br />
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Because it is the end of the series, in this book Winter and Liam embark on an ill-fated journey to find the creator of the Secret Keeper Curse. Their sojourn will take them from the bottom of the United States to the top of the US and even beyond. In this post(without giving away the plot line) I thought it would be fun to show you some of the places they will pass through. See if you recognize any of these landscapes. If you guess right and leave me a message with your email, I'll send you an Ebook version of Under The Broken Sky.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hi all!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Today I get to take a little break from talking about book stuff and share some happiness with you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before I continue, I will tell you though, the final edits on the last book in the Secret Keeper are done and it is in the hands of the printer! Watch for release date info:)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So the happy thing I want to share is that today is my 24th Wedding Anniversary with my sweetheart Matt. The above pic was taken awhile ago but captures my family in all its imperfect glory. The fun thing about our story is that it was not love at first site. He and I were both doing missionary work for our church when we met and in our faith, you dedicate yourself to helping and teaching other people completely while you are on your mission which means, no dating, working, or other activities that a typical twenty something might do. In fact, one day, when our paths crossed, Matt accidentally made me cry and I am not a cryer! We still laugh about that.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So we were friends first and after I was done with my missionary service and back to typical life, I drove to Utah for a friend's wedding. In North Carolina, Matt had given me his number and told me if I came through Utah, to give him a call. While in Utah, I wanted to check out some colleges and it started snowing--A lot! I took Matt up on his offer, and as not to terrify all of Utah with my lack of snow-driving skills, I asked him to drive me around to look at the colleges. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Long story short, we married nine months later and have had an amazing life together. We think this is miraculous because growing up, we were kids of repeated divorce. Our trick for staying together? We follow one simple rule. BE NICE...even when you don't feel like it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I write stories, often with a happily ever after and they are a lot of fun. But, I wonder if we should really call our Prince Charmings, Prince Nice-guy or Prince I'll-show-up-even-when-it-gets-hard, because really anyone can be charming for a minute. The real princes are the guys like my husband that love you even though you're imperfect and just show up everyday willing to make life the best it can be. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for letting me share a bit of our story and Happy Anniversary my love:) Here's to twenty four more. </span>Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-3155661940415533542017-07-31T00:02:00.001-07:002017-07-31T00:04:09.915-07:00Big News From the Writing Cave <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, I’ve
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about Agni tonight, because his love for Belakane changes everything in the
final book. Of course, we follow Winter and Liam and their latest struggles
because of the Curse and I don’t want to say too much, except to tell you that
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And finally, I want to introduce to you Agni. At a hateful
period of Belakane’s existence, she abducted him a punching bag for her anger
and took him to an island created entirely by her magic and cloaked from the
world. It was in this dismal environment, that Agni, over many years changed
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The publication date for this book is late September, early October just in time for Halloween and I'm so excited to share the final chapter of this incredible story that has changed the way I look at secrets. Watch for snippets in the next few weeks and a cover reveal. If you haven't started the series yet, several of the books are only .99! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Angela-Carling/e/B006P15NOG/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1" target="_blank">buy here</a></div>
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Thanks for stopping by and, may you never need a secret keeper!</div>
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Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125252550440845895.post-25039870112915132902017-06-18T22:42:00.002-07:002017-06-18T22:42:25.135-07:00Monday ThoughtsI've been thinking about you guys, my readers and friends and how I can connect with you more often. A published author/mom's life is busy, but I think I've come up with a fun idea to post every Monday. To let you get to know me a little better, and hopefully through any interaction you share, you a little better, I'm going to pick a quote a week and post on Mondays. <br />
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Some weeks, I'll share an accompanying story from my life or writing and some weeks, I'll put up the quote or thought and let have something to smile about at the beginning of your week. Should be fun. We'll try it for awhile and then, later in the week if I have updates, guests or announcements I can do those on Thursday or Friday. <br />
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So this Monday thought is a simple one. Here in the USA we've had a lot of talk about divisions and now I'm so glad to see that the pendulum is swinging back and we are also talking about our commonalities, religiously, politically, race, even in our likes and dislikes. In my opinion, diversity is lovely, so this week I give you this quote:<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and I hope you find yourself loved today. If not, start a trend:) Angela Carlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16127891524168326125noreply@blogger.com0