Thoughts on a Sunny Sunday Morning

Last Sunday, I'd gone with my friend to pick up her mother for church. I'd always been taught to show respect to my elders and one way to do so, is to let "Mom" sit in the front - it's also easier for her to get in and out. So while my friend went to the door to help "Mom" down the porch steps, I stood outside the car, waiting to greet her.

The morning was serene, no grumbling car motors or barking dogs. Even the birds had fallen quiet. The sun was shining and every so often there was a freshening breeze. And in that fragile quiet, I became aware of the the trees.

You may think I'm weird (and it wouldn't be the first time anyone thought that of me, lol) But the sound of the trees seemed different from what I'd heard before. Like voices. And as I stood there, I wondered what the trees might be saying, what kinds of thoughts they might have. All I can say is that the voice of the trees sounded happy, as if they were aware of us, my friend, her mother and myself, and were greeting us. I'd have stood there longer, simply listening, but we had to be on our way.

I discovered later that many of these trees were over 100 years old. What kind of changes must have occurred from the time they were seedlings until now? And I thought of the changes I'd seen over my shorter life span. Part of me was envious, part of me was humbled. But mostly I was happy that for that one moment, I'd heard the voice of the trees. And I promised myself that I'd listen more closely in the future.

The Evil Overload is an Alien Kitten

I just got around to making an entry on Amazon's Author Central which apparently gives readers a chance to connect with authors (a neat idea!). I was entering a bit of bio when Wookie, my alien kitten, decided to visit me. As she looked over my shoulder, she saw a bunch of stuff about my family and husband and what I write and said mmrwwoo?

Which means 'But what about me?' I pointed out the part that said she was my muse. She stuck her little pink nose in the air and announced Chrrrupt!

Apparently she's decided she wants another title for our relationship.

Check it out.
http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B005JQS9UI

I've also got a couple of new pic's of her posted there. Guess which one epitomizes her new title? LOL

Star-Crossed Romance presents Ashlyn Chase

Good morning all, we've got a mini-interview with Ashlyn Chase, author of The Vampire Next Door, posted on the blog today. There's also a give away of her book so stop by and see how to enter the drawing!

http://star-crossedromance.blogspot.com/2011/08/guest-ashlyn-chase.html

Hope to see you there!

Have a Blessed Day!

Today at Star-Crossed Romance - Author Linda Thomas-Sundstrom

We've got Linda Thomas-Sunstrom visiting today and discussing the difference between urban fantasy and paranormal romance. She's also offering a give away.

Check it out

http://star-crossedromance.blogspot.com/2011/08/guest-linda-thomas-sundstrom.html

Have a Blessed Day!

Meet Me at the Romance Cafe

I'll be visiting the Romance Cafe tomorrow with excerpts and you'll have the chance to ask questions of me and my writing muse/partner/boss, Wookie, the alien kitten. I'm also offering a giveaway of one of my books to one lucky participant.

You can find the listserv at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RomanceCafe/  Please join so you can share in the party!

Hope to see you there!

Lynda & Wookie

Star-Crossed Romance presents Lisa Keesler & other Good News

Good morning all! It's a bright, shiny morning here in Michigan. After the rainy day yesterday, it's the kind of day that makes the kids and gardens grow (and the kind that makes the Hubs grumble because it'll make the grass grow too, lol)

Over on Star-Crossed Romance, we're welcoming author Lisa Keesler who's given us a thought provoking article on music and immortals. Check it out

http://star-crossedromance.blogspot.com/2011/08/guest-lisa-kessler.html

And, just in case you didn't know, I've got a short story available on Amazon and B&N entitled Heart of a Dragon. It's the story of a dragon pulled out of his life long lethargy by a brazen theft from his treasure trove and what he finds when he goes after it. Heart of a Dragon is a 'sweet' story suitable for readers over age 13 but, as always, read it yourself before you give it to your kids ;-)

Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FQTONI
Barnes & Noble http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Heart-of-a-Dragon/Lynda-K-Scott/e/2940013179981

If sensuous is more your liking, Altered Destiny, my alternate Earth story, is doing well at Amazon and B&N too. Wookie has told me that she expects a posh and ultra plush new bed for her help in writing the story. She does like to take credit for things, lol

Amazon http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00579FKFO
Barnes & Noble http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Altered-Destiny/Lynda-K-Scott/e/2940012882417

Heartstone, my award winning novel, is available at Mundania Press in both e-form and print.
http://www.mundania.com/book.php?title=Heartstone

If you'd like to read excerpts of either novel, I've got some posted on my website at http://www.lyndakscott.com Feel free to check them out.

Hope you all have a Blessed Day!

Kathryne Kennedy at Star-Crossed Romance

Good morning all! Today's guest at Star-Crossed Romance is author Kathryne Kennedy whose newest book, The Lady of the Storm, has just been released. Kathryne's wonderful book is a fantasy romance set in Georgian England. And Sourcebooks has generously offered a giveaway of it to two of our lucky readers. Make sure you stop by and see how to enter the drawing.

http://star-crossedromance.blogspot.com/2011/08/guest-kathryne-kennedy.html

and see the review of The Lady of the Storm at

http://star-crossedromance.blogspot.com/2011/08/review-lady-of-storm.html

Have a Blessed Day!

Mundania Press offers Birthday discount 29%

Hi all,

I just discovered that, in honor of it's 9th birthday, Mundania Press is offering a 29% discount on all ebooks, print books and gift certificates at checkout. All you do is enter the coupon code NINE.

So if you've been putting off buying a copy of Heartstone (ebook or print) now's your chance!

Eric d'Ebrur is out of time. He must find the legendary Heartstone and fulfill the ancient Gar'Ja bond he shares with the Stonebearer. But when he finds her, he discovers that love can be more dangerous than the Gawan threat. Eric can defeat the mind-controlling Gawan but will it cost him the woman he loves?

After terrifying episodes of hypersensitivity, Keriam Norton thinks she's losing her mind. When handsome shapeshifter Eric d'Ebrur saves her from the monstrous Gawan, she's sure of it. But insane or not, she'll find the Heartstone and, if she's lucky, a love to last a lifetime.

Wookie says it's a great book and a great bargain. She also points out that you should buy it because then I can give her more salmon and tuna, plus you'll be saving 29% off the cover price. Alien kittens are pretty sly, lol.

Heartstone is available at the link below

http://www.mundania.com/book.php?title=Heartstone

Two for the price of one, LOL

Good morning! I'm giving an excerpt of my newly released Altered Destiny on my blog today. 

http://star-crossedromance.blogspot.com/2011/08/wookie-says-follow-me.html

and I'm guesting over at Romance In Flight. 

Link: http://romanceinflight.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-firstnovel-with-guest-blogger-lynda.html 

Stop by and say Hi!