Tricks and Treats with Meredith Schorr

Good morning all!  Meredith Schorr is stopping by Princes with a Pen today, to chat about Halloween goodies.  It really boils down to the costumes and candy anyway, right?  Meredith is a talented author, lovely gal, and someone wonderful to always have on your side in a dark alley.  Her new novel, A State of Jane is one you'll want to pick up.  Let’s give her a big welcome!   

Thank you so much for having me on your blog, Jen!  I’m so happy to be here, talking about one of my favorite holidays, Halloween!

The Ticks and Treats of Halloween

I've always loved Halloween. When I was little, it was all about the candy. I loved the mini Hershey bars, Kit Kats, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups etc. I hated those houses that gave out boxes of raisins. Or loose change! My mom did that one year and I was mortified and didn't want any of my friends or the cooler, more popular people to ‘trick or treat’ at my house.  The worst were those houses that gave out loose, unpackaged candy like a handful of candy corn because I wasn't allowed to eat it! And I would never eat an apple because, for one thing, Halloween was supposed to be about candy not fruit, and then there was the ever frightening threat of a razor blade! Then one year, there was an incident of arsenic in the chocolate so I had to examine every piece to see if there was a needle hole. Kind of sucked the fun out of the day.
 
As I got older the lure of Halloween was less about the candy and more about the party. While I was somewhat of a goody goody in high school, I loved to party in college and Halloween lent itself to some of the best parties of the year, second only to St. Patrick's Day (my absolute fave, but that’s a whole other blog).

 
As much as I have enjoyed Halloween through the years, choosing a costume has always been a bit stressful. I am not creative that way. I can conceptualize an entire novel and see it play out in my mind like a movie but I've never been good at the "art" stuff and that includes everything from my horrendous third grade level hand writing, to stick figure drawings, unimpressive dioramas made out of shoe boxes for book reports, and yes, creative Halloween costumes. Except when I coupled up with others, my Halloween costumes have been historically unimpressive: a hippy, a nurse (although I felt sexy in my short white dress and managed to make out with a guy dressed as a doctor that year), Punky Brewster (no one had any idea who I was supposed to be and my rainbow shirt mislead others to think I was representing the gay/lesbian alliance), a goth girl (again no one knew who I was supposed to be) and other costumes that were so unmemorable, I can’t even remember them!

But I've had some good costumes through the years as well. Sophomore year in college, two of my suitemates, a guy who lived across the hall and I dressed up like the band Kiss. I was Ace Frehley. Thanks to my suitemate Gina who was Peter Criss, our makeup was flawless. I had the best time that year except I got totally hammered, passed out in full makeup and proceeded to scare the shit out of myself when I looked in the mirror the next morning and saw Ace looking back at me. Another fun year was junior year (or senior?) year of college when I teamed up with two of my housemates to be The Three Amigos. I cut the mustache off of a Pringles container and cannot for the life of me remember how I got it to stick to my upper lip. I also got to wear a sombrero but the best part was carrying a fake gun and aiming it at everyone all night. I mostly used it to cut the line at the keg. I recall threatening, "A beer or your life!" That was most definitely a fun year.
 
I must confess that my love of Halloween has dwindled over the past few years. If the Yankees are still in the baseball playoffs by then, I always choose watching the game over going to a party. Last year I visited my boyfriend in Seattle that weekend and while his friends invited us out with them, we skipped it although we stopped by so I could meet them. Since they were in full makeup (face paint and wigs), I had no idea who I was actually speaking to. Maybe it's always been like this and I was just too naive to notice, but I feel like after a certain age, which keeps getting younger and younger, Halloween is merely an excuse to wear as little clothing as possible and looking like a slut under the guise of being “in costume.” 

I have no idea what I am going to do this year for Halloween.  For one thing, it depends upon the Yankees.  But if I go to a party, I am toying with the idea of dressing as a female Santa Claus. There are some really sexy versions of the costume out there and I might look like a slut but since its Halloween, no one is allowed to hold it against me J

Thanks for stopping by Meredith!  I always felt cheated when I was given those popcorn balls instead of some candy while trick-or-treating.  What’s up with that anyway?

Bless and be blessed,

XOXO

Jen

Author Bio: Meredith Schorr is the author of two novels, Just Friends with Benefits and A State of Jane.  When she is not busy writing novels, Meredith spends her days as a trademark paralegal at a law firm in New York City.  Meredith is a loyal New York Yankees fan and an avid runner.  She also loves to read and is always on the lookout for her new favorite author. 

Blurb of A State of Jane:

Jane Frank is ready to fall in love.  It's been a year since her long term relationship ended and far too long since the last time she was kissed. With the LSAT coming up she needs to find a long term boyfriend (or husband) before acing law school and becoming a partner at her father's law firm.  There's just one problem: All the guys in New York City are flakes. They seemingly drop off the face of the earth with no warning and no explanation.  Should she join her best friend Marissa in singlehood, making cupcakes and watching True Blood? Or should she follow her co-worker Andrew's advice and turn the game back on those who've scorned her? As Jane attempts to juggle her own responsibilities and put up with the problems of everyone around her, she starts to realize that the dating life isn't as easy as she originally thought.

Blog: http://meredithschorr.com/blog/

Twitter - @meredithschorr

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/#!/MeredithSchorrAuthor

Buy links:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/A-State-of-Jane-ebook/dp/B009CDVZ64/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1348763913&sr=8-2&keywords=a+state+of+jane

Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/A-State-of-Jane-ebook/dp/B009CDVZ64/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1349044254&sr=1-1

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-state-of-jane-meredith-schorr/1112799844?ean=2940015677270&itm=1&USRI=a+state+of+jane&

Also available on itunes but there is no link to attach.

Problem Solving Winnie the Pooh Style with PJ Schott

Good morning Princess with a Pen, friends! It’s the first Wednesday in October and that means the lovely, Pj Schott, is here to dispense her wonderful wisdom with a little help from Winnie the Pooh.    Pj Schott has lived in several U.S. port cities, Europe, Greece, and the Middle East. A marketing professional, mystery writer, and futurist, Pj is known to those with whom she works as a problem-solver, an innovative thinker, a top-notch communicator, a visionary, and the soul of a group. She is the owner of the Boston, Massachusetts based company GENIUS and is the woman behind the new Facebook page and blog, Survival for Blondes, where Pj is entirely surrounded by imagined disasters and learns to rise above.

The World Ends With Pooh

In my eternal quest for Disaster Prep goodies for my Survival for Blondes blog, I keep my radar tuned for tidbits from Winnie the Pooh, since they help me keep everything – the good, the bad, and the ugly – in perspective.

Please allow me to share with you a piece I happened upon recently that described an imagined Pooh/Disaster scenario:

"Fallen tree takes out power pole. Water main burst. Bee hives in fallen tree. Bee keeper must remove bees before tree can be removed, water main repaired and power restored. Phone still out. Pooh Bear bummed."

~www.santacruzblogazine.com

The World's Best Problem-Solver

Although the claim may have no basis in reality, I call myself "The World's Best Problem Solver."

Quite a few respectable folks have told me that problem-solving is my greatest gift. (Do I have any other talents which would help create a benchmark? Let's not even go there.)

Sherlock Holmes (who preceded me as The World's Best Problem Solver) would probably analyze and evaluate the Pooh dilemma, then try to apply logic. Most likely he would start at the end of the problem and work backwards until he arrived at the solution.

My solution to Pooh's fictional Worst Case Scenario would be to look at the situation, not as a potential problem, but as an opportunity for Pooh to reinvent himself in order to realign with his true path.

WWPD?

Now we pose the critical question: What would Pooh do to solve a problem or to prepare for a disaster – imagined or otherwise – in his beloved Hundred Acre Wood?

Pooh and his friends – Eeyore, Owl, Rabbit, Piglet, and Tigger were always hitting rough spots. And Pooh took them all in stride.

"Prob…lem…sol…ving? That sounds like a 'what.' The 'whats' are easy. It's the 'hows' that are difficult."

The large-hearted, honey-hunting, bee-braving, problem-solving Pooh (who was as Modest as I am Shamelessly Self-Promoting) described himself as a "bear of Very Small Brain." (And Albert Einstein used to say "I have no special talent." Uh huh.) But don't let Pooh's diffidence fool you. The Bear will now show you his Depth.

Pooh, unlike Sherlock Holmes, would no doubt start at the beginning. He would encourage us to look for the solution, but caution us to first correctly define the problem.

"Before beginning a Hunt,
it is wise to ask someone what you are looking for
before you begin looking for it."

They're Funny Things, Accidents

If any of the above has left you with an ice-cream headache, my sincere apology. And to ease your mind, I will leave you with the words of Eeyore:

"I'm not saying there won't be an Accident now, mind you. They're funny things, Accidents. You never have them till you're having them."

Pooh taught me that Problem SoIving (since it's a "what" and not a "how") is easy. And those who work with me – as well as those who know and love me – usually get a very simple solution to their problems. They also get a reminder that, unlike problem-solving itself …

SIMPLE ISN'T EASY!!

Thank you, Pj!

XOXO

Jen

Reality Bites with Heather Thurmeier

Good morning Princess with a Pen Land!  I’m so excited to have Heather Thurmeier stop by to chat with you today.  She is a wonderful author, super gal, and one of the nicest people to have in your life.  I'm a lucky Jen.  Heather has little something to say about the “reality” of  Reality TV.  Enjoy!

Isn't she gorgeousness?  I need that necklace, Heather.

Thank you so much for having me today, Jen!! I’m thrilled to be here to chat with you and all your lovely blog followers and readers. Today I’m chatting about reality retakes!

Reality TV shows always make it seem like everything is 100% real. But are the shows really real?

I suspect it isn’t.

I’m sure “most” of the show is real, or at least real enough. However, no one in their right mind would ever decide to do some of the crazy things they do on these shows in real life. Can you imagine someone eating breakfast one day and thinking, “You know what my life is missing today? Jumping through flaming hoops over a pool in a mansion with 15 other people while I’m completely blitzed out of my mind. That sounds like fun!” But once the producers put the contestants into some kind of crazy competition, they really do have to complete it. They do have to get themselves through that hoop of fire swinging over the infinity pool.

I’m sure the fights are real too. Contestants often get more upset than they would under normal circumstances. But how could they not? They’re in a house with strangers, being put in situations they’d never normally be in, sleeping at odd hours, and spending a lot of time drinking. Those fights have to be at least partially real, don’t you think?

But what about the other stuff? What about the on-camera interviews? Those must get retakes, right? I can’t imagine that every interview goes perfectly the first time. Sometimes, the contestants must get a do over.

Now here’s a question for you, why can’t we get retakes in real life? Don’t you ever wish sometimes that you could just rewind your life a few minutes and make a different choice, have a different reaction, or not embarrass yourself in some way? Don’t you ever wish you could take back something you’ve said the instant it flies out of you mouth?

I do. I’d love a few choice retakes in life.

But alas, our lives are not reality TV… they’re just plain old reality.

No retakes allowed.

Happy reading!

~Heather Thurmeier

Thank you so much for stopping by Heather and spending time with us.  You can check out more below and don’t forget to pick up her book, Falling for You!  I’m off to the beach with one of my besties for the weekend.  It is some much needed R&R girl time, where no Happy Meals will be allowed.  Have a wonderful weekend!

Bless and be blessed,

XOXO

Jen

"Heather Thurmeier's hunky heroes and feisty heroines will have you laughing out loud, falling in love ... and coming back for more!" ~ Carly Phillips, NY Times Bestselling Author

"Heather Thurmeier writes sweet, funny romances that capture your heart!" --NYT and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Probst

Love and Lattes, Love on Landing, Love or Luxury, Bunny Hills and Bikinis, Falling for You ~ Available now!

Stuck on You, Lost without You ~ Coming Soon!

Website: http://heatherthurmeier.com

Facebook: HeatherThurmeierAuthor

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hthurmeier

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5211580.Heather_Thurmeier

Falling for You Blurb:

Newly single Cassidy Quinn is thrilled to be a contestant on the new reality dating show The One. But her excitement turns to horror when the gorgeous bachelor turns out to be her ex-boyfriend. Seeing Brad again makes Cassidy realize she might not be as “over him” as she thought—and then she meets hunky cameraman Evan Burke.

After watching his brother lose his wife in a tragic accident, Evan vows never to fall in love. But following Cassidy around as her personal cameraman makes him question his decision, and resisting her gets harder with every sunbathing, bikini-wearing day.

Cassidy and Evan begin a forbidden affair while her ex-boyfriend tries to win her heart back one groping, awkward moment at a time. If Cassidy can manage to stop falling off horses (literally), stop falling onto her ex-boyfriend, the bachelor (yes, literally), and stop falling in love with backstage playboy Evan, she might still make it through the show without becoming a tabloid sensation.

But soon Cassidy must choose between the ex who broke her heart and the cameraman who might never love her back. For Cassidy, this reality show just got real.

Buy links:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Falling-for-You-ebook/dp/B008PW2XFU/ref=pd_rhf_gw_p_t_1

B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/falling-for-you-heather-thurmeier/1112405727?ean=9781440552052

iTUNES: http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/falling-for-you/id549621296?mt=11

Author Bio:

Heather Thurmeier is a lover of strawberry margaritas, a hater of spiders, and a reality TV junkie. Her passion is contemporary romance—writing stories filled with laugh out loud moments, uber-hunky heroes, feisty heroines, and always a happily ever after. You can find out more about Heather's books by visiting her blog: heatherthurmeier.com

Q & A With the Charming Tonya Kappes

It is a backflip and cartwheeling kind of day!  Today is release day for my cutie pie friend Tonya Kappes!  *Jen throws confetti because she no longer cartwheels.  Old lady problems to blame…* Her novel, A Charming Cure, is the latest edition to the Magical Cures Mystery Series.   

  Here is the book description:

     “Bubble. . .Bubble. . .  Psychic June Heal's homeopathic cure shop, A Charming Cure, is the most popular shop in the unusual little town of Whispering Falls, Kentucky. 

     Cures and Trouble. . .  June is about to learn she has more than psychic abilities when she attends Hidden Hall A Spiritualist University, leaving her shop in the hands of handsome sheriff Oscar Park.  Hidden Hall has an internal war between the Good-Siders and the Dark-Siders, putting June in the middle. 

     Magic Stirs. . .  Hidden Hall is riddled with every type of spiritualist. Magic is lurking around every corner, even black-magic.  Unfortunately, the Ultimate Spell gets into the wrong hands. But it is only discovered after a few spiritualists go missing or end up poisoned to death.

      And Trouble Doubles. . .  Madam Torres, June's crystal ball, reveals that A Charming Cure is in shambles along with the rest of Whispering Falls.  Will June figure out who has the Ultimate Spell and stop them before they destroy the entire spiritualist community?”

     Tonya and I had a chance to chat recently, and I had so much to ask!  So grab your favorite witches brew, settle in to your favorite comfy caldron chair, and enjoy!  

You are one of my author buddies that shares occupational history with me.  Tell me about what you love most about your day job and why it’s a nice balance with your career as an author.

OH! It gets me out of the house and refreshes my mind on the writing front. Plus I get to associate with REAL, blood-flowing, heart beating people!

Really. . .I’m passionate about helping others, especially children with disabilities. If I can help a parent not feel alone or help them believe in their child, it’s the greatest reward!

I could not agree with you more, Tonya.  For as much as families were thankful that I was in their children’s lives when I was working with preschooler’s with special needs, they were a gift to me ten times over!

You recently medaled TWICE at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards.  Congratulations!  What did it feel like to open the package and hold those medals in your hot little hands?

You go girl!!!

The Olympics had nothing over on me!  Well. . .it is the closest feeling I will probably ever get to the Olympics unless being a very active mom is an Olympic sport. WOW! They really should consider that an Olympic sport!

Seriously, it was great! Being self-published is hard, being validated for it is all sorts of cups of AWESOME!

Girl, parenting is an all gold medal sport!  I totally agree with you!

Okay, so you and I are going to King’s Island Amusement Park for the day.  On which coasters are we planting ourselves in the front seat, and what is your must-have snack while there?  For me, it’s Chick-Fil-A French fries and an a frozen Coke.  Don’t steal my answer! 

HA! Oh, you drive a hard bargain…The Screamin’ Demon was my fav, but since they took it down, I still have to do the RACER!!! RED RACER!! Hands in the air!!!!!!!!!!!!! Must food is still LaRosa’s even though there is one around the corner. It tastes so much better at King’s Island all cold and melty!

We can totally ride The Racer after we ride Diamondback twenty times!  NO HANDS!!!

What books are on your nightstand?

The Day I Lost My Shaker of Salt! Hilarious by the way!! I read it out loud to my husband!! I crack up. You have a lot of nerve writing about your family. I admire that!

Aww…  Thank you, Tonya!  I made the nightstand!  That is so sweet!  Honestly, it’s a fine line when writing about your family and still being authentic about your life.  It isn’t easy, so thank you for the props.  I really appreciate it.

Tell me your dream dinner guests, and why you would choose each one to join you for a dinner party.  More importantly would you cook or hire a caterer?!

Christian Louboutin…I’d try to score some shoes! And…we’d have LaRosa’s pizza and Ding Dongs for dessert!

Ha!  I love the method to your madness, and your choice of meals.  Yum!

Who would you credit for helping you along the way in your writing journey?

My family first and foremost. They have been so supportive in giving me time to work, seeing me at all their games with a pen in my hand, and put up with talking to myself in public places. Jane Porter taught me how to connect with readers. She is amazing with giving back. I try to do it tenfold!

 Some of you might not know this, but Tonya recently had smash up derby in her kitchen (not really, that just sounded like fun though, didn’t it?).  How is your kitchen coming along?  Are renovations almost finished?

If I could’ve found a knife in the mess. . .well, you don’t want to know what I would’ve done. It was a LOOOOONG process. See, I don’t believe in debt (DAVE RAMSEY FAN RAISE YOUR HANDS!) and we had to do the renovations ($$$$$$$) as we paid for them. That is why it took so long. My guys are reaching six foot tall and our small kitchen was cutting it. Now we enjoy it so much better. The kitchen is where my family really gathers and I love hearing them talkJ

You are the queen of connecting with your readers, and it is one of the things I adore about you as a fellow author and reader.  Tell the story of how your Street Team was born.

Tonya holding her novel, Carpe Bead 'Em

Well…I’m still flabbergasted that someone besides my mother would pick up my books and spend five minutes in my made up world! Especially in today’s lifestyle of go-go-go. And I had no idea how to thank these readers! I was getting so much reader mail. (I can’t stand the word FAN!) So I came up with my STREET TEAM. One place for all of use to gather, hang out, and discuss whatever. PLUS it is where I can do giveaways, show them my appreciation and connect with them personally.

When I started out, writers wanted to connect with writers. I didn’t understand that! Writers are connecting with the wrong people! They need to connect with their readers. Don’t get me wrong, you definitely need writer friends and I don’t want anyone to misunderstand me. I have a TON of GREAT writer friends that I hang out with on a daily basis, but THEY aren’t buying my books.

I appreciate my readers so much! And the internet has made it so easy to connect. We do a lot of fun and new things like Skype, online parties, movie premiere parties (the next one is the upcoming movie, The Good Witch!), book clubs, Kindle chats and more.

I just want them to know how honored I am that they escape into my world.

You can find a list of Tonya’s books here.  Don’t forget to check out her Street Team, Facebook page and find her on Twitter.  Tonya’s website is another place to connect with her and other readers.

Thanks for spending time with Tonya and little old me!

XOXO

Jen

Exclusive! Rock Legend Dan Hunter's Issues with Dandelions and Marshmallows. Nicky Wells Hunky Lead Singer Reveals All!

Happy Monday everyone!  It’s a great day to stop by Princess with a Pen, because boy oh boy, do I have a treat for you!  My friend Nicky Wells was booked to be here today.  She is the author of the fabulous novel, Sophie’s Turn, released by Sapphire Star Publishing.  I was lucky enough to get my hands on an advanced review copy, and it did not disappoint.  My lovely Nicky is caught up in the busy world of book touring, and asked her hunky rock star character, Dan Hunter, to take her place today.  Welcome Dan to the blog!

Hello! My name is Dan Hunter.  I am the lead singer of rock band, Tuscq, and newly minted romantic heroine in Nicky Wells’ rock star romance, Sophie’s Turn.  Sophie and Nicky feel that I haven’t been pulling my weight on this promotional blog tour for Sophie’s Turn and they’ve asked me to write a guest post for the lovely Jen Tucker.

Am I the only one who just heard Dan, from Tuscq, call me lovely?! 

*Jen swoons*

Now, hold on.  I’m a rock star, not a writer.   Although I do write my own lyrics, I suppose… Hmm, anyway.  This is tricky.  Nicky said, write what you know.  So I thought I’d tell you a few things about myself.  A few things you don’t know.  A few things nobody knows, as yet.

So here goes: Ten things you didn’t know about Dan Hunter!

1. I sometimes paint my toenails.  I know, weird, right?  But I think ladies toenails look so pretty when they’re painted, it always inspires me.  So when I’m stuck on a song or a lyric and there’s no lady there to help out with her foot on display... well, what’s a rock star to do?  I have a lovely selection of purple and blue nail varnishes in my studio. After all, I wear shoes and socks when I’m out and about so nobody will see my artwork. And if it tickles my muse…

2. I’m allergic to dandelions.  Get me near one, and I shall dissolve in sneezes and hay fever tears.  I once had to cancel a show because of this!  It was an open-air gig in the countryside, we weren’t terribly famous then and it was basically a field in someone’s farmyard.  Within minutes of arriving, I was wheezing and coughing, no chance of singing.  And no, it wasn’t Glastonbury—I’d learnt my lesson by then.  I always carry hay fever meds with me now, even in the winter.

3. Marshmallows creep me out.  Seriously.  How can you eat this stuff?  It’s all squidgy and gooey and slimy and … ugh.  No, not for me.

4. I don’t work out. I hate the gym.  What, you think I look lovely and fit?  Why, thank you.  I do like walking, not that I get much chance.  I have to confess that I do have a personal trainer, but not in the traditional sense.  He teaches me Pilates to keep those muscles supple, and he also makes me do star-jumps and other basic exercises to keep me fit for the stage.  But I don’t work out, as such.  And contrary to popular myth, I don’t have a home gym.

5. I can never, ever remember if I shut the fridge door.  I’ve learnt not to care when I get that weird ‘oh my God, did I leave the fridge open’ sinking feeling.  I’ve only ever left it open once and ok, it was messy and wasteful, but hey, not the end of the world.  So I make myself ignore my worries.  It’s a useful skill, actually, works for all sorts of things.

6. I’m afraid of daddy longlegs.  I shouldn’t really admit this in public, I know, but they just terrify me.  Spiders, I can deal with.  Bugs and insects of any kind, bring them on. Gnats and midgets, I squash them ruthlessly.  Wasps and bees I can take care of.  But daddy longlegs, with their long spindly legs and brittle wings and erratic flying patterns…I have to leave the room.  Quietly, of course.

7. I love women who eat.  Oh, shall I say that one again?  I love women who like their food.  There, that’s even better.  Believe me, I have spent a lot of time spending time with lots of you ladies, and there’s nothing more annoying than sharing a meal with a girl who picks at her food or, worse, orders a salad and then picks at it.  Now Sophie, she likes her food.  It’s a joy watching her tuck into her lobster ravioli or double pepperoni pizza.  And she looks great!  And she’s happy.  There, that’s what it’s all about.  They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach—but only if you share in the meal!

8. I think I would quite enjoy opera.  I don’t really know, it’s not really my thing.  But Sophie likes classical music and she’s slowly bringing me round.  One day, she wants to take me to the opera.  Mozart’s Magic Flute is what she has planned for my opera debut. She swears I’ll love it.  I trust her.

9. I love my stereo.  As in, I love my old-fashioned record player with the big amplifier and the huge speakers.  I know, I know, that makes me a hypocrite seeing as that I use all the latest digital technology in my home studio.  But there’s something about an old vinyl record and the old, analogue amplifiers that is just… warmer.  More real, somehow.  So when I want to indulge in listening to music, that’s what I use.

10. I hate having my photo taken.  That’s a bit of a handicap when you’re a rock star, right?  But I just don’t like it.  I’m never happy with the result, and I always feel silly posing for the camera.  It feels so artificial, not real, not me.   I do it, of course.  One has to.  But I hate it.

There you go.  Ten things you didn’t know about me.  Which one surprised you most?  It was lovely being here today and actually, this guest post business isn’t so difficult after all.  I hope you enjoy Sophie and my story when you get round to reading it, and thank you again to the lovely Jen for having me here today.  Rock on!

Rock on Dan!  Thanks so much for stopping by Princess with a Pen!  Dan, I have to tell you that I adore you to bits.  Even more so after learning you paint your toe nails!  Seal does that as well!  That puts you right at the top of my rock star list.

You can Find Nicky Wells on Twitter, Facebook, and purchase her book here.

Have a wonderful day!

XOXO

Jen