Monday inspiration
Words to read and write by from Jayne Ann Krentz.
Blame it on Shannon (and Google)
It’s all Shannon’s fault. She told me there was a Barbie and Ken doll set dressed as the hero and heroine of Jude Deveraux’s The Raider. I had to go look. Now I have to share it with you.
Anything else?
I’ve tweaked here and there and I think the site is complete and in good shape. But is there anything you’d like to see that’s not here? Have I forgotten anything? My goal was to have a site that reflected the general tone of my books, regardless of subgenre, made it easy to find information without requiring too many clicks, and has the interactivity of the blog. To have a site that was both professional and personable, a welcoming come-on-in kind of place.
I tried to make sure I didn’t commit any of my own peeves (I hate when I can’t tell what format a book is offered in, who published it, where to buy it, etc. when visiting an author site, for instance) and I’ve emulated what other authors have done to win me over, like adding freebies for readers. (And judging by the rate at which my two free titles get downloaded each month, those are going over realllly well!)
My one worry is that the home page seems a bit lacking in personality. It’s professional, but I’m not sure it says “Hi! Come in! Glad you’re here.” I’m trying to figure out what’s missing, there. I’m open to suggestions.
Tourist tips for the Olympic Peninsula
Tourist season is here, bringing travelers from far and wide. Aside from the gasoline prices, a few other shocks to the system may be in store. Hence, your guide to summer fun here in Olympic paradise…
Don’t be surprised to find a surf shop in Forks. We are minutes away from one of the best places in the world to surf. No, I’m not kidding. Bring your sex wax.
Don’t be surprised to find all the locals blinking at That Big Yellow Thing In The Sky. We haven’t seen it since October.
Take a trip into the Hoh. It’s worth the time to poke around, see one of the largest trees in the world, experience a unique ecosystem, and if you have time for a backpack trip, take the trail to Blue Glacier.
When hiking in the Olympics, be prepared. Follow these preparation tips, even on a planned very short day hike. You can get lost in the wilderness, and exposure can be life-threatening. (Lots of hikers suffering from exposure get rescued every year) That waterproof layer is really not an optional extra.
Eat at Sully’s.
Visit Port Townsend to see a Victorian seaport, tour Fort Worden, take a ferry ride to Whidby Island. Port Townsend has the best restaurants on the Peninsula. Especially check out breakfast at the Otter Crossing Cafe, on the water.
You may see a sea lion on the highway.
Take the ferry from Port Angeles to Victoria and the Buschart Gardens. We love our neighbors to the North!
Stay at Sol Duc Hot Springs. Your jumping-off point for day hikes, overnight trips, 7 Lakes Basin, and amazing waterfalls. Take the Lover’s Lane trail, it’s gorgeous. But wear very good boots.
Fish. Hike. Surf. Enjoy the peace and quiet. Leave your cell phone at home, you won’t get reception anyway.
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