Fight Like a Girl

Today I have run across two posts that really got me thinking. I have Rebecca Savage here guest blogging, and what a great topic Nature vs. Nurture. Then I ran across Emily Bryan's post Naked under my clothes (about living in your own skin and the problems we have with our image).

While out running my Honey Do's I heard this awesome song, Fight Like A Girl by Bomshel. Now I know I have heard this song before, but I have never really "listened". I am one those people that like the music and have the time don't have a clue as to what the words are. I guess that is why it took me a year to figure out what Pink was singing in U and Ur Hand and had to run out and buy the newest Nickelback CD and allow my daughter to listen to it (yes she brought it to my attention how inappropriate this group really is, but I do love them so). Any how I thought that Fight Like A Girl was the perfect song to go along with both posts by Rebecca Savage and Emily Bryan.

Enjoy the song and make sure to check out both of these great posts!



Bomshel - Fight Like A Girl [ New Video + Lyrics + Download ]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwtl_vKWdVs

Rebecca Savage Guest Blogging!

Today I have Rebecca Savage guest blogging. Please help me give Ms. Savage a warm welcome!

Rebecca Savage writes Contemporary Romantic Suspense for Champagne, Wild Rose, and Double Dragon/Carnal Desires Publishing. She has started her first fantasy containing dragons. Her newest book, Consequences, is scheduled for release in September.


Consequences:
Jeni wakes up in a hole in the ground, literally. She's been hit over the head and stuck in a manhole with six other women, kidnap by a serial killer out for blood.

Nick comes to her rescue and tries to protect her as he looks for the perpetrator of the crime, since he's a homicide detective, and one of the kidnap victims didn't survive.

Can they beat the odds and discover the identity of the villain before the perp finishes the job?

Rebecca, congratulations on your upcoming release! I am very excited to have you here today to share your thoughts on Nature vs Nurture.

Welcome Rebecca!

Characterization: Crossing the Line: Nature vs Nurture

Men and women think differently, yes, and they act differently, but there's often a very thin line between the way a woman thinks and acts versus the way a man thinks and acts. Their thoughts and actions are influenced by the things they've seen, done, and endured (environment=nurture), as well as genetics (nature).

I was in the USAF, and as a female in the military, surrounded by men (9 males to 1 female in Italy in the 80's), I thought and acted differently than most other women. I had to, in order to function in a man's world.

I write stories of intrigue, suspense, and action. Often my heroines are very strong minded, independent and physically tough. I have female FBI agents, CIA assassins, DEA snipers, and women being stalked by serial killers and ex-husbands or fiancés. They have to be tough and either act in character or out of character, if they want to survive and/or thrive in their worlds, face their situations, and come out on top.

So, actions may seem out of character for a woman/heroine, but if she doesn't act and think like the strong 'person' she is, she'll die, or worse, her heart will be broken, because even assassins and snipers have feelings. If they didn't, they wouldn't do the jobs they do, especially if they work for the government and serve the people of their respective countries.

Please, feel free to email me through my website using the form on the contact page. Anyone who does so and acknowledges this blog will be entered in a contest, and the winner will be chosen within a week of the posting.

http://rebeccasavage.com

Thank you so much for stopping by Rebecca and sharing your thoughts on Nature vs Nurture.

Don't forget to stop by Rebecca's website and email her for a chance at winning her contest!

Monday Mailbox and more

I have been out of town all week enjoying my time on the beach. I did get plenty read for You Gotta Read Review group. I will have three reviews to give them sometime this week. I came home to a few books and have several books that will be downloaded to my Kindle. I am not sure what the problem is with it, but for some reason my books have not been delivered yet. If they aren't here today, I will be calling customer service. With out further ado here's my list:

~~In my mailbox~~

The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
Into the Darkness by Delilah Devlin
Seduced by Darkness by Delilah Devlin
$25 Gift Card to Amazon, compliments of Delilah Devlin and her summer contest.

~~On My Kindle~~
Colters' Woman by Maya Banks
Desire for Three by Leah Brooke
Written on Your Skin by Meredith Duran
Knight of Desire by Margaret Mallory
Haley's Cabin by Anne Rainey
Lord of Pleasure by Delilah Marvelle (due Aug. 4)
Sweet Restraint by Beth Kery
My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
Crime Scene at Cardwell Ranch by BJ Daniels
Wicked Little Game by Christina Wells
The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, Book 1) by James Patterson
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I am very excited! Last week while vacationing on the beach I opened my email and wanted to cry. I had over 300 emails to weed through. Thankfully I took my time and read the subject line for each one before deleting them. I have been asked to read my very first ARC. I am so stoked!!




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Other news-- I have another guest blog coming up! Rebecca Savage will be stopping by Aug. 7 to spend a little time promoting her up coming release!