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Aug 13th L&SR’s Wed Blog Challenge – What I Wanted To Do When I Grew Up vs. What I Do

Welcome to #L&SR’s Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge August 12, 2020, What I wanted to do when I grew up vs. what I do! Well now that’s interesting. I am doing exactly what I always wanted to do, but it was a long and winding road to get here. Please have a seat, grab an iced tea or lemonade out of the cooler. Be sure and try a chocolate chip or peanut butter cookie.

For the last five years I’ve been a full time author with twelve books published since 2015, when I decided to try living my dream. The road to get here was rocky to say the least. I spent eight years as a savings and loan employee starting at telling and working my way up to assistance branch manager. But the challenge was never there. I did enjoy the customer contact.

So I returned to school to get a paralegal degree. Meanwhile for two years I worked nights as a radio DJ at a top local rock station. Now that was fun, met a lot of my favorite bands and entertainers.

Spent the next eleven years working as a paralegal for a criminal law firm. In the beginning it was challenging and exciting but as the crimes got more violent and frequent, I bailed. Seeing our clients out on bond during my off time and when I was with my elderly mother cemented my decision to move on.The encounters were scary to say the least.

The next fourteen years were spent as an Office and IT manager for an electric contracting firm. While I did enjoy the job, management and ownership changes affected the Mission of the company. Employees became just a means to get the job done, not appreciated as previously. Eventually I was downsized. I decided then and there, no more working for someone else. My husband and I talked it over and he fully supported me giving my dream of becoming a published author a shot and we never looked back!

So there you have it what I wanted to do when I grew up vs. what I do. How about you? What did you want to do when you grew up vs. what you’re doing?

Alas, I must return to my writing cave where deadlines loom preparing promo on my upcoming release HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC I will be releasing the cover and release date soon. Stay tuned! Chocolate Raspberry Magic is in final galley now release date been extended until April 2021. And working on a new WIP sixth book in A Demon’s Witch Series(very exciting and coming along very well) AND a new project is simmering Wylder West Assignment. Keep an eye out for more information. Now let’s see what other authors wanted to do when whey grew up vs what the do. L&SR

Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click here.

Looking for an exciting read to whisk you away from your ordinary world into a magical, fantasy adventure ? Got just the thing an exciting treat! Award Winning Charm Me Again! On sale for just 99 pennies for a limited time. Don’t miss out. Download your copy today and join the mystery adventure.

A little about Charm Me Again:

Two families long divided brought together through an adventure of a lifetime. Breaking the curse is only the first step to forever.

For several months a Scottish Highland Ghost has haunted Daylan, in his personal life, his professional life and at his forge. Yet, being a talented warlock, he is no closer to discovering what the ghost wants or why he chose Daylan. A trip to his estranged sister’s home in Colorado may have unforeseen consequences especially when family history leads him to a shocking discovery.

As his attraction blooms for Josie, a yoga instructor in his sister’s studio, he realizes there may be more to Josie than he can imagine. When an ancient rogue Fae Warrior set on revenge kidnaps her in an attempt to claim her as his own, a devastating curse comes to light.

Daylan’s world spirals out of control as he searches for Josie. Can he break the age old curse to save her and their future, or will she be lost to him forever?

Thanks for popping in. I really appreciate it. Next week, Aug 5, 2020, can you believe it? The summer is almost gone. Anyway topic is Favorite book or movie quotes (and why)! Sounds like fun!

Posted in My Say What Blog and tagged #L&SR's #Wednesday's Blog Challenge, IT Manager, Paralegal, Paranormal Romance, S&L Manager, Tena Stetler by Tena Stetler with comments disabled.

Aug 5th #L&SR’s Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge – My Favorite Tropes

Welcome to #L&SR’s Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge August 5, 2020 – My favorite tropes of Paranormal Romance and Cozy Mystery genre! WOW, so many choices. Please have a seat, grab an iced tea or lemonade out of the cooler. Be sure and try a chocolate chip or peanut butter cookie.

My favorite tropes in Paranormal Romance, I want more than romance. I want a mystery, what makes the Hero and Heroine click? Is an outside source bringing them together? Also want a little folklore sprinkled in. Accidental Time Travel (Forgive my blatant promo – Mystic Maples) When Mercy discovers the truth, Silvanus’ well-ordered life unravels and they’re catapulted into the past to right a wrong. Of course a happy ever after ending. I know this isn’t exactly a troup, but it’s close. LOL

In Cozy Mystery, my favorite tropes are – Search for a hidden treasure of some kind. Travel to a land of enchantment to break a curse or find a missing person. Time Travel with a purpose to solve a long time mystery. A good old fashion who done it. All must have a happy ever after ending.

Also, anything with robots, nanotech, or cyber security, I love these tropes! Did I mention I LOVE my Irobot Rumba (Bitti)? Bitti Vacuums my whole upstairs and schedule twice a week and tells me when she’s through. Gotta love tech.

So there you have it My favorite tropes of Paranormal Romance and Cozy Mystery genre. How about you? Any favorite tropes of Paranormal Romance or Cozy Mystery or maybe a different genre?

Alas, I must return to my writing cave where deadlines loom preparing promo on my upcoming release HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC (Still waiting on cover art and release date). Chocolate Raspberry Magic is in pre-galley now release date been extended until April 2021. And working on a new WIP sixth book in A Demon’s Witch Series(very exciting and coming along very well) so let’s see what other authors chose as their favorite tropes in their genre. L&SR

Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click here.

Looking for an exciting read to whisk you away from your ordinary world into a magical, fantasy adventure ? Got just the thing an exciting treat! Award Winning Charm Me Again! Psst… on 99 cent sale for a limited time beginning August 7th, 2020. Don’t miss out.

A little about Charm Me Again:

Two families long divided brought together through an adventure of a lifetime. Breaking the curse is only the first step to forever.

For several months a Scottish Highland Ghost has haunted Daylan, in his personal life, his professional life and at his forge. Yet, being a talented warlock, he is no closer to discovering what the ghost wants or why he chose Daylan. A trip to his estranged sister’s home in Colorado may have unforeseen consequences especially when family history leads him to a shocking discovery.

As his attraction blooms for Josie, a yoga instructor in his sister’s studio, he realizes there may be more to Josie than he can imagine. When an ancient rogue Fae Warrior set on revenge kidnaps her in an attempt to claim her as his own, a devastating curse comes to light.

Daylan’s world spirals out of control as he searches for Josie. Can he break the age old curse to save her and their future, or will she be lost to him forever?

Thanks for popping in. I really appreciate it. Next week, Aug 5, 2020, can you believe it? The summer is almost gone. Anyway topic is What I wanted to do when I grew up vs. what I do. What fun!

Posted in My Say What Blog and tagged #L&SR's #Wednesday's Blog Challenge, Charm Me Again, My favorite tropes of Paranormal Romance and Cozy Mystery genre., Paranormal Romance, Tena Stetler by Tena Stetler with 13 comments.

Jul 29th #L&SR’s Wednesday Blogging Challenge – Stuff On My Bucket List

Welcome to #L&SR’s Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge July 29, 2020 – Stuff On My Bucket LIst! WOW, that’s a long one. Please have a seat, grab an iced tea or lemonade out of the cooler. Be sure and try a chocolate chip or peanut butter cookie.

Here we go.

RV Trip to Salem, Massachusetts the week of Halloween, my favorite holiday tops my Bucket List.

Then a trip to Scotland and Ireland

Finally an RV Trip up the Alcan Highway to Alaska then tour Denali National Park.

Yep, I love to travel!

Oh yes, one more hit the USA Today and New York Times Best Seller’s list! Every writers dream!

So there you have it a few things on my bucket list. How about you? What’s on your bucket list?

Alas, I must return to my writing cave where deadlines loom with final galley on my upcoming release HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC, and Chocolate Raspberry Magic is in pre-galley now, and on a new WIP sixth book in A Demon’s Witch Series(very exciting and coming along very well) so let’s see what other authors chose as character names in books they can’t pronounce L&SR

Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click here.

Looking for an exciting read to whisk you away from your ordinary world into a magical, fantasy adventure ? Got just the thing a celestial treat! Award Winning AN ANGEL’S UNINTENTIONAL ENTANGLEMENT!

A little about An Angel’s Unintentional Entanglement:

Fallen warrior angel, Caden Silverwind, lives alone in Colorado’s rugged Rockies, healing from physical wounds as well as the mental anguish suffered during battles with dark demons. Then he finds a woman barely clinging to life after a horrendous beating. He is not prepared for the entanglement she brings to his life, nor the feelings she awakens in him.

Bureau of Indian Affairs Agent, Mystic Rayne’s personal dilemma and assignment nearly gets her killed. Divine intervention is a complication she never expected and her growing attraction to Caden is undeniable. Can she trust him with her secret?

Their quest to uncover her attacker takes them from the pristine mountains in Colorado to the wilds of Wyoming. Along the way, they find answers which may place them in more danger. Determined to solve the mystery, they must also navigate their feelings and fears to find love and unite heaven and earth.

Thanks for popping in. I really appreciate it. Next week, Aug 5, 2020, can you believe it? The summer is almost gone. Anyway topic is My favorite tropes of Romance/Mystery Genre. What fun!

Posted in My Say What Blog and tagged #L&SR's #Wednesday's Blog Challenge, An Angel's Unintentional Entanglement, Paranormal Romance, Tena Stetler by Tena Stetler with 5 comments.

Jul 22nd Character Names in Books I Can’t Pronounce – #L&SR’s Blog Challenge

Welcome to #L&SR’s Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge July 22, 2020 – Character names in books I can’t Pronounce! Boy that took some thought. Please have a seat, grab an iced tea or lemonade out of the cooler. Be sure and try a chocolate chip or peanut butter cookie. Today, I also have something a little different after my post on today’s topic. If you have a few minutes take a look at what makes my A Witch’s Holiday Wedding different besides is on sale for 99 cnet to celebrate Christmas In July. What do parrots know about PTSD? Take a peek and you’ll find out. Animal lovers don’t miss this.

Here we go. After nearly short-circuiting my brain, I finally came up with only one, it’s The Kate Daniel’s Series by Ilona Andrews.

I love this series. But the characters are numerous and their names, well, sometimes I have to stop and figure out how to pronounce them. Does it distract from reading the series. No, not any more. It really helped in the last book she listed all her characters in the series, their duties, roles and pronounced their names. I had most of them right, by the way!

So there you have it, the character names in books I can’t pronounce. How about you? What do you character names you can’t pronounce?

Alas, I must return to my writing cave where deadlines loom with final galley on my upcoming release HIDDEN GYPSY MAGIC, and Chocolate Raspberry Magic is in pre-galley now, and on a new WIP sixth book in A Demon’s Witch Series(very exciting and coming along very well) so let’s see what other authors chose as character names in books they can’t pronounce L&SR

Pssst… While you’re here, don’t forget to check out my paranormal romance/mysteries click here.

Looking an exciting read to whisk you away from your ordinary world into a magical, fantasy adventure ? Got just the thing lets celebrate Christmas in July with A WITCH’S HOLIDAY WEDDING, second in A Witch’s Journey Series. Let me tell you a little about this book and the others in A Witch’s Journey Series you may not be aware. Another aspect to this book and A WItch’s Journey is the disabled vets that Lathen mentors and assists in finding jobs to better their lives. Once a wounded vet himself, alienated and angry, Lathen met Pepper and learned the secrets the animals hold. They don’t judge. They listen. They are able see right into your soul and comfort. They know what you need, if you only listen. At least that’s the way I feel. Wildlife rescue and rehab is near and dear to my heart. Heck rescue of any animal is high on my list. Recently, I read a fantastic article that confirmed my thoughts and believes in the relationship between human and parrots, another of my passions. When you have a few minutes, take a peek at this sobering article from the New York Times Magazine. I think you’ll find it quite informative. Especially if you are an animal lover. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/31/magazine/what-does-a-parrot-know-about-ptsd.html

A little about A Witch’s Holiday Wedding:

Elemental witch, Pepper McKay and former Navy SEAL, Lathen Quartz built Lobster Cove Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center on enchanted McKay land. Wedding planning goes awry when the couple spends Thanksgiving with family in Colorado, a Maine snowstorm fills the center with injured wildlife, Lathen finds himself drawn into a covert military mission, and Pepper wants to cancel the wedding. Is she having second thoughts? Will the nosy McKay ghosts, Lathen’s werewolf pack, Pepper’s parents, and her best friend help or hinder the wedding and holiday plans?

Thanks for popping in. I really appreciate it. Next week, July 29, can you believe it? Anyway topic is stuff on my bucket list. What fun!

Posted in My Say What Blog and tagged #L&SR's #Wednesday's Blog Challenge, A Witch's Holiday Wedding, Character names in books I can't pronounce, Paranormal Romance, What do Parrots know about PTSD? by Tena Stetler with 16 comments.