I want to thank you all for the nice comments on my newly designed website. To answer your questions, my website was designed by your truly and Author Web Designs By Tara (www.authorwebdesignsbytara.com). If you are looking for your own author website, please contact me at tara@authorwebdesignsbytara.com

This month I will be working hard on some writing projects, as well as some exciting web projects. It promises to be a great month. I'll be sure to keep you posted in my journal.

Have a great Summer!

Tara

Saturday night we checked him in. They wanted to do an ultrasound and some chest x-rays. Sadly we left Lewis (we call him Lu-Lu) there and waited by the phone. At about 4am we got a basic update, that he was stable. On Monday they did extensive tests and discovered all sorts of problems with his kidneys, his liver, and worst of all with his lungs. LuLu was already anorexic, and they decided to do surgery to remove some of his teeth. We were elated that surgery on his teeth might solve some of his most immediate issues.

On Tuesday, after the surgery I was called and told it went quite well. I breathed a HUGE sigh of relief. Unfortunately, an hour later I received the call he wasn't coming out of the anesthesia. Ugg! I drove down immediately and was faced with some awful decisions.  His lungs were full of fluid, and it was really touch and go.

Amazingly, they stabilized my dear beloved cat. I swear I thought he was going to die. It was one of the most stressful and painful experiences of my life.

On Wednesday they called and said I should come get him. They thought he might have a better chance of eating at home. With chronic asthma and numerous health issues, we are currently nursing him at home. I've been successful in getting him to eat a bit, and he's been sleeping in my arms every night.

Please say a prayer for my little kitty who is my best friend.

Thanks everyone,

Tara 

My daughter Emma enjoying RT's February issue.

As a person grows older the idea of romance can become tainted. I know personally  I was a romantic (and still am) but after going through many disappointing relationships as a teen and in my early twenties, realized you have to look at romance through realistic eyes. The first goal is to find your Prince! Sadly, many men treat woman quite poorly and disrespectfully. I'm sure many of you can relate to this. Perhaps that is why so many of us read romance, to discover again and again that romance can and does exist. There is nothing like a happy ending to lift our spirits.

For March, I wish you a wonderful start to Spring! I am ready for the flowers to bloom and already I hear birds chirping in the mornings. I love when the season of growing is upon us once more.

Tara

This month I've begun outlining my book tentatively titled "A VORTEX OF SWIRLING BUTTERFLIES". You can expect to see great warrior dogs named murgos, an inspiring hero, and epic scenes that will take your breath away (and hopefully it won't be a gasp of disappointment);-). It is looking like this particular book will not be a romance, but perhaps that might change. It will definitely have romantic elements but will romance will not be central. This month is special as it is my sweetheart's birthday. We will celebrate at the very wonderful and exciting Olive Garden, which is my kids favorite restaurant. Since I've been on a diet most of the month (I've lost 20 lbs!) I am fantasizing about having some calamari.

Be sure to check out a few new websites:

www.vampireromancewriters.com

www.lisajackson.com (just redesigned by Romance Designs!)

and www.sirenprojects.com (my marketing company)

Have a great month,

Tara

For Christmas, I got a great new toy - an ipod touch. This allows me to check email very quickly as well as watch some TV episodes of MOONLIGHT I missed, which is a fabulous vampire series.

I hope all of you have a great start to your New Year!

Tara

Starting January 2008, I'm pleased to say I'll be offering an online bi-monthly serial called THE BLACK SCORPION. This is an original paranormal romance story just for my readers and subscribers to my website! You must subscribe in order to receive the excerpts.  Watch for THE BLACK SCORPION pages to be added to my website soon, where you can get your first glimpse at our hunky hero and our gorgeous heroine, not to mention some other interesting characters!

Until then, I hope your month is fantastic! Be sure to enter my new monthly contest and join me as a MySpace Friend.

Tara

Have a great month and happy T-Day!

I will post a proper letter to readers next month. I have had very little time to write this month but I plan to have some online excerpts to post soon.

See you in November and stay warm, it's getting cold already here in Colorado!

To my friends and readers: Take this time to hug the ones you love and live every day to its fullest. While you can't live your life as if each day is your last, you can enjoy each minute.

 And hold dear the memories of those we have lost...

Tara

This weekend I'll be watching a few movies including HellBoy and the 2 Bourne Identity flicks out on DVD. I'll let you know what I think of them next week. Have a great weekend everyone and don't forget to become active on my website. I want to hear from you!

Tara