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My spice brief is out! Sin’s Pride!

Mandy M. Roth — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:36:37 +0000

Whoohoo! My very first Harlequin Spice Brief is now officially released!!!! I’m a little on the excited side *snort*.

Just Released Sin’s Pride by Mandy M Roth!

Annora knows a lot about her best friend, Singh—including the fact that he is a lion shapeshifter and has a notoriously wicked way with women. She secretly longs to experience that passion herself, but doesn’t dare risk their friendship.

Then Sin’s usual flirting becomes way more intimate. Suddenly, neither of them can resist their desire—even though according to pride rules, their union is forbidden….

BUY LINK

http://ebooks.eharlequin.com/1FA809D0-DE9C-4B77-9C87-D406FA632D39/10/141/en/ContentDetails.htm?ID=ACA1DFB9-6664-416B-9BA5-D153D2A8D78D

Pics of my writing cave

Mandy M. Roth — Fri, 14 May 2010 14:24:32 +0000

Yay! Got my new office furniture that hubby spent 2 days putting together (I really love that man). It took us equally as long to rearrange bookshelves and things in here because of the sheer mass of reference books I have. These aren’t great pics but I figured they’d do. The office is 14 x 14 w/ a half bath in it so that makes pic taking not so easy to to. Can’t really get back very far in the room to get a full shot.

Before you ask, YES my desk is covered in skulls and voodoo dolls. Also, bookends that fit “me” like the Bastet statues, Fu Dogs and gargoyles oh and can’t forget the Egyptian Temple Guards. And, of course, Hercules felt the need to rush in at the end and pose for a picture.

Winners for Feeling Better Contest

Mandy M. Roth — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:25:44 +0000

Drum roll please….

And the winners of my Feeling Better Contest are…

Dee Carney–Ebook download of Cyber Sex books I & II (Ellora’s Cave Editons)–Prepared to Please and Denial of Service

Eva / TXBookjunkie–Ebook download of Project Exorcism books I & II (Samhain Publishing Editions) Paranormal Payload and Force of Attraction

annalisa mck–Ebook download of Immortal Ops I & II (Raven Books Editions) Immortal Ops and Critical Intelligence

tamibates–Signed book plates for upcoming print releases of The Valkyrie and Project Exorcism, Mandy M Roth magnets and other goodies (this will be snail mailed to you so if you win this one I’ll need your snail mail addy)

Winners, please email me at mandy AT mandyroth DOT com to collect your prizes.

Thanks everyone for playing! This was such a big hit that Michelle Pillow and I are cooking up a joint contest.

Spice Briefs Cover Art for Sin’s Pride

Mandy M. Roth — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:38:02 +0000

Yay! I’m soooo excited! I love getting new cover art!

I just received my cover art for my harlequin spice brief Sin’s Pride. I’m unsure who the artist is so I’m asking so I can give them props. I’m so excited about this series. The first book is Sin’s Pride and then The Dex Factor releases. Writing this pride of lion shifters has been so fun. I’m subbing more to Spice VERY soon!

Bissell Pet vacuum-I love you

Mandy M. Roth — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:10:33 +0000

As you all know, Hercules-our 8 mos old boxer pup- is super spoiled and thinks his throne is any item of furniture that doesn’t have a pillow tipped forward, blocking his ability to jump onto it. My old vacuum wasn’t doing the trick anymore. It had been fine with our other dog but we had her shaved down every 8 weeks so she didn’t shed. Herc is a horse of a diff color. The boy sheds like mad and I do NOT deal well with animal hair. So I decided to start pricing vacuums that are out there. I really thought I’d have to spend at the very least $400 to get something that would do the trick. After much shopping around, I kept coming back to this $200 model by Bissell (I ended up finding it for $149 at Home Depot on sale but Lowes wanted $190 and Sears wanted $169). The box made lots of great claims about how it was for pet hair issues and what not–even boosting a pet hair attachment. I’m cheap. I do NOT like to spend money even if I’m spending less than I had thought I’d have to. I’m also not afraid to take something back if its a piece of crap.

I got it home and Shane put it together for me (fast and easy assembly). I started in my family room, running it over a six foot section in the center of the room. I have off white Berber carpeting down there. I have always vacuumed daily and do a carpet cleaning twice a year. It didn’t look dirty. Um, let me start by saying OHMYGOD the fiflth the vacuum sucked up was just…. ahhhhh…. I lived with that there! Ahhh! It pulled up that much funk and I’d only done a small section of the room? GAH! I then did the entire room and utilized this fantastic feature the vacuum has. Its called “Lift Off & Go”. The entire center (motor area, cord, hose) unhooks from the base/upright vacuum. Its heavier than a dirt devil handheld but no where near trying to lug a vacuum around. And it has ALL the power of the vacuum. With a 30 foot cord I could move freely around the family room and even use it on the stairs. I put the pet hair furniture attachment on it and my navy loveseat that I assumed would never again be Hercules hair free–was suddenly navy once more!

I kept going, doing my entire house and every piece of furniture I own. I’ll admit it, I did the dog too. Hey, before you yell… he LOVED it! He was moving his butt end towards it like “Mom, get that spot”. LOL. I can’t stress enough how amazed I am at the power this vacuum, that was under $200 in the end, packs. Not only that but I just noticed that Bissell actually sells an attachment kit for $29 that is made FOR your pets, to vacuum and groom them. Holy shit, I’m soooo buying that!

I use this daily and I’d also like to stress how great it does on my hardwood floors and kitchen flooring. Other vacuums I’ve had in the past made claims of bare floor quality but only managed to throw the dirt behind the vacuum. This one sucks it up! It also has a feature where you can shut off the main turning brush thingie (like my tech terms) so that you don’t have the brushes going against your hardwood but still have all the sucking power. Did I mention its bagless? Bissell should so hire me as a spokesperson because I’m in love with this thing.

The pics I’ve included in the post are not my own. They’re from the web, Bissell site and Amazon. I’m including a buy link to the Amazon listing.

The Lift Off & Go Feature

Bissell Pet Hair Grooming Kit

Writing With Children

Mandy M. Roth — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:15:19 +0000

An author friend of mine wrote this several years back and its rules I live by. Since I still can’t read it without cracking up, I thought I’d share it will you all again.

Writing with Children

10 Things I Hate About Freaks & Geeks Being Gone

Mandy M. Roth — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:31:47 +0000

So I decided to take some time to myself and try to catch up on shows. I hoped onto Hulu and gave 10 Things I Hate About You TV show a go. Sadly, it didn’t quit do it for me. I made it to episode four. At moments I could have sworn they were doing their best to be Freaks & Geeks but falling short. Let it be stated that I’m no spring chicken and it could be that I’ve simply missed the boat on the series because I’m no longer in high school (and haven’t been for some time). I will saw this, the actors on the show aren’t bad. They’re different, fresh young faces and the show isn’t over the top angst. That was a plus. Have any of you watched it? Should I keep going with watching it or make a break now? I have a history of liking ABC family shows. They often bring something unique to the table that other channels lack.

I’m all ears.

(GOD I miss Freaks & Geeks! That should have lasted more than one season!!!!)

The Digital Bookmobile is coming to Ohio!

Mandy M. Roth — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:32:30 +0000

That’s right! The Digital Bookmobile is coming to Ohio! Let’s all get up there and spread the word about ebooks! If you’re new to them, its a great way to get to know more about them!

Dayton Metro Library

WHEN:
Monday, August 17
9 am – 4:30 PM

WHERE:
Huber Heights Branch at Huber Centre
6160 Chambersburg Rd.
Huber Heights, OH 45524

Westerville Public Library

WHEN:
Tuesday, August 18
10 am – 5 pm

WHERE:
Westerville Public Library
126 South State St.
Westerville, OH 43081

Rocky River Public Library

WHEN:
Thursday, August 20
10 am – 5 pm

WHERE:
Rocky River Middle School
1631 Lakeview Ave
Rocky River, OH 44116

Cleveland Public Library

WHEN:
Friday, August 21
4:30 PM – 7 pm

WHERE:
On Gateway Plaza at Progressive Field
E 6th St. & Eagle Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115

Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library

WHEN:
Saturday, August 22
12 pm – 5 pm

WHERE:
Lee Road Main Library
2345 Lee Road
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

(from their website)

The Digital Bookmobile is a community outreach vehicle for public libraries to promote downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video. Developed inside a 74-foot, 18-wheel tractor-trailer, the nationally touring vehicle is a high-tech update of the traditional bookmobile that has served communities for decades.
The Digital Bookmobile creates an engaging download experience around the host library’s digital media collection and ‘Virtual Branch’ download website. The vehicle is equipped with broadband Internet-connected PCs, high-definition monitors, premium sound systems, and a variety of portable media players. Interactive computer stations give visitors an opportunity to search the digital media collection, use supported mobile devices, and sample eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video from the library.
The Digital Bookmobile is hosted by individual public libraries in support of their download services and is operated by OverDrive, Inc. To see if your public library offers download books and more, visit the Digital Media Locator.

About OverDrive, Inc.
OverDrive is a leading full-service digital distributor of eBooks, audiobooks, music, and video. We deliver secure management, DRM protection, and download fulfillment services for thousands of publishers, libraries, schools, retailers, and aggregators serving millions of end users. Founded in 1986, OverDrive is based in Cleveland, OH. www.overdrive.com

10 Common Phenomena Explained

Mandy M. Roth — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:27:57 +0000

“This list has ten explanations of common, every-day things that you probably did not understand. And if you did understand them you’re far cooler than us. Using this knowledge you can impress your friends, family, or romantic interests, because nothing is more attractive to the other sex than knowing how random things work.” READ MORE

RWA and Digital Press

Mandy M. Roth — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:15:30 +0000

Deidre Knight has a great blog post going about a call for change with RWA when dealing with e-pubs/small press. If you get a second, stop past and read it.

Special thanks to Angie for bringing the post to my attention.