Cute video with Star Trek: TNG and a winter carol.

Last week, I was browsing online, looking for some kind of To Do List that would handle complex items, like some that would take a while to accomplish and others that could be done quickly. Some that had multiple steps before they could be completed. Things like this. I didn't find anything that I liked, but I did stumble across the Project Notebook.

I clicked the Look Inside feature and checked it out. Immediately, I thought, this looks like it would be good for writing projects. The Follow Up/To Do portion would work awesomely for notes on things I realize need to be fixed as I'm writing, but won't get to until revisions.

And I definitely could see how the other sections would work for a story. Plot notes, ideas for turning points, etc.

So I ordered it, but I should have paid more attention to the binding. It's bound like a book, not like a notebook with a spiral spine. I still think the form itself is a great idea, but bound into a book is going to make the pages really hard to use.

Rating for the content and layout of the form - 5
Rating for the binding - 1

Total rating - 3

Phoenix Burning, my January 1, 2014 release from Nocturne Cravings, finally has official cover copy posted! I had my own version up on my website for a while, but I like what Harlequin came up with better than mine. So website is all updated with the new copy and I'm posting it here, too.

Phoenix Cahill is experiencing the Awakening, transforming from an asexual tantric vampire nestling to an adult who feeds on the orgasmic energy of her partners. Though any man will do, the only one she craves is her mysterious new neighbor. But feeding from the same man too many times could kill him, and Phoenix won't be satisfied by just one night.

Getting close to Phoenix was supposed to be only part of vampire enforcer Ivar LeBlanc's mission to find her father and bring him to justice. But the plan becomes complicated when he rescues Phoenix from an attack—and gives in to his own desire for her. Now he must choose between the woman he loves and the clan lord to whom he owes his life….

As I've mentioned, Cravings is an erotic romance line and the language and situations in this story reflect this. If you like steamy sex and harder language, though, I hope you'll pick up Phoenix Burning when it comes out.

Happy Thanksgiving to my American readers! From my house to your house, wishing you and yours a safe and fun holiday.