Yes, another post on “Biggest Loser.” My family can tell you I have a thing for weight-loss type shows. Something about watching people transform and improve their lives…

Anyway, I tape the repeat showing on Fine Living Network every Saturday night b/c American Idol and other necessary shows for my well being are on Tuesday nights.

I always find it interesting when you get toward the end of the competition because that is when you really get to know these people. Early on, there are so many competitors, the editors try to create a ‘character’ for each person. You only get a snippet of who they are.

But as time goes on, those snippets get longer, and you get to see a little bit more of the real person.

That’s what happened this week. I’ve always liked Ron and his son. They seemed like ‘nice’ people. The type that wouldn’t hurt a fly. BUT, when they eliminated Kristin and tried to play ‘innocent’ like it wasn’t all planned secretly….wow, that makes me sad.

Ron, why not just be honest with Kristin? She’s going to get booted no matter what you do. But instead of lying to her and telling her you’d talk with your son and do your best, you actually whisper and encourage him to kick Kristin off.

I know, it’s just a game. But I agree with Kristin’s last words…the kid just decided he couldn’t hack it against his hardest competition. He’d rather sail to victory than work his ass off. Yeah, he’s lost a PILE of weight, but now he can sort of coast to the finale. And he knows it.

Oh well, Kristin looked great when she went home. I can’t wait to see her at the finale, because she does have quite a bit more she could lose.

I’m still annoyed at Helen for basically sending her own daughter home. Any mom who really loved her child would have left and given her kid the spot.

Curious to see what happens next week and how long some of these contestants can stay in the game.

Whew. What a day. I’ve been out of the house since 8 o’clock this morning…got home at 7:30 just in time to spend 30 minutes making dinner….

And today I have a new book out!

Great timing, huh?

But yes, today, the first in my ARCTIC HEAT series, ICE BLACK is available from Cobblestone Press. Get your copy now!

BUY LINK

These books are extra hot with a side of kink. So if that’s your thing, be sure to pick up a copy now. There’s an excerpt on my excerpts page….but here’s the blurb:

Dr. Hannah Preston, a climatology expert, takes a six-month assignment at an isolated arctic research station. But when she meets her co-workers she’s shocked to discover they’re wolf shapeshifters, and so is she! To learn more about her abilities, she must find her sexual fulfillment…and multiples are encouraged.

I have been very very busy the past two weeks. I have a new job that has been taking up a lot of my time and energy. It’s good…I’ve needed something like that for a long time now. Something to get me moving and motivated. But it’s been a hard adjustment for my writer self.

The good news is that when I get out of the house for all those hours, I come back home with a brighter mood and a happier outlook. I’m more inspired than ever to get writing and accomplish a lot with the rest of 2009.

It seems that when I am busier, I accomplish more. I’m a worldclass lazy ass. If given the right conditions, I can sit and sit and sit and accomplish absolutely nothing.

And sometimes you NEED to just sit. But it’s amazing how much better I feel when I get out and accomplish something with my day.

All right, lots of news on the release front.  First, Kiss & Spell is still available from Noble Romance.

Second, my novella, The Opal Hunter, was released on March 30th. Check out Liquid Silver Books for an excerpt and a blurb and a link to buy.

Third, I just got my cover for Beef Cake:

Isn’t it a hoot?  It matches the feel of the book completely. Crazy, fun, sexy. Also, that Siren Publishing gets their stuff up on the site quick!  Not a few hours after I approved the cover, they set up a page for me on their website…and there’s a pre-order link!  Check it out:

Beef Cake Pre-Order! 

So, if you’re in a reading mood, pick up a book.