Reading and Teenagers

I heard this on the radio last week:

Teenagers who read at least one book a month are much more likely to have rewarding careers in their early 30s. I can't remember the percentage, but it was high, something like 30 to 50 percent.

Here's the kicker: The study also found that it didn't matter what they read. Only that they read.

So for all those people out there who turn their noses up at romance novel readers or consider romance garbage, keep this in mind: reading is what's important. Not what you read. Reading romances can be just as important to your future as reading a literary novel or a non-fiction book.

Sneak Peak of Fourth and Goal

I'm excited to annouce that Fourth and Goal is out of the editing stage and moving on to final copy edits. Tentaive release date is the first week of May.

Click here to read the first chapter and wet you appetite for more.

Fourth and Goal Update

I finished line edits for Fourth and Goal this weekend. It's off to the proofer's. Once it's been proofed, I'll be able to post an excerpt.

The tentative release date is May. I'm planning a blog tour for that month. I'll post a schedule on my website.

Winter is Over???

Hey, gang, I am thrilled to announce that the scene in this picture is hopefully gone for the year. This is the view from my horse arena with our house on the left, barn on the right (horse trailer in front of the barn).

A Different Kind of Sports Hero

Check out my post at the Loose Ends blog at http://looseidauthors.blogspot.com/2011/02/different-kind-of-sports-hero.html

Fourth and Goal Publication Date

I'm in the final edits for Fourth and Goal. My release date is sometime in May. I can't wait. I've been busy working on the 2nd book in the series titled Forward Passes.

Check back for more information. I'll post it as soon as I hear more.

Sport Romances and Dear Author

Check out this post on Dear Author regarding the Super Bowl and Sports Romances:

http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2011/02/08/a-sonnet-or-two-to-the-packers-by-sarah-wendell-poetess/