Thursday Thirteen #16

Thirteen Websites that I find interesting and useful! The first 4 are great writer's references: 1. Word Reference 2. Dictionary 3. Wikipedia 4. Thesaurus 5. The Write Attitude. A great reference and inspirational website for all writers. 6. An Archive of History and Historical Resources . This is an amazing site! I haven’t even scratched the surface of it yet. 7. The Occult Library. Contains various articles on all sorts of occult subjects. 8. Names of Gods and Goddesses. 9. Cycle of Power ~ Animal Totems 10. Writerspace. They have wonderful chats and contests, as well as information on authors and books. 11. Ebay. This is the place to find just about anything and everything! These two--because, really, how could I resist. :-) 12. Samhain Publishing 13. Ellora’s Cave Publishing Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thursday Thirteen #15

Thirteen Inexpensive Things You Can Do To Pamper Yourself! 1. Buy a small bar of GOOD chocolate. Maybe you can't afford Godiva, but you can buy a Lindt bar or truffles for under $2. 2. Turn off your computer/TV/Cell phone, etc...and close your eyes for five minutes and just breathe. 3. Buy a new paperback book! 4. Spend the afternoon at an art gallery. 5. Browse the mall and treat yourself to lunch. 6. Take yourself to a movie. (If you go to a matinee it's usually cheaper.) 7. Draw a hot bath and soak for at least 20 minutes. 8. Go to the drugstore/department store and busy some travel/trial samples of products you've always wanted to try. 9. Take yourself to a coffee shop and treat yourself to a specialty coffee/tea/hot chocolate. Something you've never tried before. 10. Give yourself a facial. 11. Check out a lecture/course at the local university/college, etc... They have something for all different interests and budgets. Many lectures are free. 12. Take a walk--preferably in the park or somewhere away from traffic. 13. Buy a magazine you've never tried before--something that peaks your interest. Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thursday Thirteen #14

Thirteen Male Characters in my Books. Chosing the names for your characters is always challenging. Sometimes it's easy, sometimes it's hard. The trick is to find the perfect name to embody the male hero. Here are a few of mine: 1. Seth ("A Love Eternal" in the Ellora's Cavemen: Legendary Tails IV Anthology) He's the kind of guy who only needs one name. 2. Cain Benjamin (Katie's Art of Seduction.) 3. Arrik Varkas Drakon (Drakon's Treasure) 4. Liam Brannigan (Unmasking Kelly) 5. Stefan Dalakis (Stefan's Salvation) 6. Jarek and Marc of the House of Garen (Christina's Tapestry) 7. Tucker Martin (Heat Wave) 8. Lucas Squires (Craving Candy) 9. Abel Benjamin Garrett (Erin's Fancy) 10. Zane York (Eternal Brothers--Coming Soon) 11. Caleb Morgan (Jessamyn's Christmas Gift) 12. Gideon ("Shadows Stir" - Ellora's Cavemen: Dreams of the Oasis IV) 13. Zaren Bakra (Bakra Bride) Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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Thursday Thirteen #13

Thirteen Gemstones and their Lore. Since the dawn of time, mankind has been fascinated with stones--their shapes and colors. Civilizations have long believed that they also have medicinal and spiritual properties. Whether you believe in this or not, we can all agree that gemstones have long drawn us to their beauty. Here are thirteen: 1. Amethyst—Violet colored quartz. Varies in color from deep violet to pale lavender. Lore: Helps you feel more centered and balanced emotionally. Calming. Good for meditation. 2. Clear Quartz—Clear. Able to reflect all the colors of the spectrum. Lore: Amplifies, stores, conducts and transmits energy. A healing stone good for balance and useful in meditation. 3. Citrine—A form of quartz, usually a pale, golden yellow, but can be darker. Lore: Energizing. Promotes motivation and physical activity. Useful in helping to harness and utilize creative energy. 4. Rose Quartz—Pink quartz. Also known as the heart stone. Lore: Deals with energy on an emotional level. Helps us to learn to love ourselves and be open to other people. 5. Moonstone—Cream to light brown in color. Lore: They have an ancient spiritual significance in their connection to the moon and the intuitive aspect of one’s nature. They relieve anxiety and help reduce the tendency to overreact emotionally. 6. Malachite—Light to dark green in color and often variegated. Lore: Guards against negativity, but use with caution as it can amplify negative qualities. The Egyptians used it for protection. 7. Bloodstone—Deep green in color with flecks of red. Lore: Good for circulation and purifying the blood. Also said to increase courage. Vital, life-giving energy. 8. Carnelian—Ranges in color from red to orange and brown. Lore: Very in tune with the energy of the earth and helps you feel anchored and comfortable in your surroundings. 9. Turquoise—Ranges in color from sky-blue to green-blue. Lore: Tunes into the energy of the person and transmits it back into the world. Useful healing stone. Beneficial for the entire body. 10. Tiger’s Eye—Various shades of light and dark brown quartz. Also known as Cat’s Eye. Lore: Grounding energy. Used in some cultures as a charm against evil spirits. 11. Pyrite—Mineralized crystal that forms in clusters of metalliclike cubes. Varies in shade from bright gold or brass to shades of copper or green. Also known as “fools gold”. Lore: Ability to aid mental capacity. Helps to balance creative and intuitive impulses with scientific and practical ones. 12. Obsidian—Black volcanic glass. Lore: Protects against negativity. Good for sensitive people. 13. Fluorite—Translucent and comes in shades of white, brown, blue, yellow, purple, and red. Lore: Aids in spiritual awakening. Known for its purifying and cleansing properties. Note: Check out Kevin Sullivan’s book The Crystal Handbook for more information. ISBN: 0-451-15491-6 (1987-Signet books) Links to other Thursday Thirteens!

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