tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346887362024-03-13T12:37:55.075-05:00Surrender to Temptation ...Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.comBlogger798125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-29541676931416265952017-06-25T07:34:00.003-05:002017-06-25T07:34:51.102-05:00Author: So I found a new T-shirt that I want to add to my wardrobe. :)
Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-257519871509644362017-06-18T13:32:00.001-05:002017-06-18T13:34:43.196-05:00Pricing ChangesI am in the middle of making a TON of pricing changes on my books.
The following stories are coming off of Amazon (you can still get various formats via Smashwords) because they are being offered FREE now:
* Castles in the Sand
* Cup of Josie
* Exposed -- if you haven't read this one, it is one of my FAVORITES of my short shorts!
* Just A Nibble vol 1 and 2
* Just A Taste vol 1 and 2
* Longing Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-88930088393706524432017-05-20T13:05:00.001-05:002017-05-20T20:49:36.879-05:00Metallica's ConfusionI am a very eclectic music lover. I can listen to anything from the soothing sounds of Enigma, to the modern beat of Imagine Dragons, and then turn around and go old school with Metallica's Black album, some Journey, Genesis, Def Leopard and Bon Jovi. Sometimes I might even throw in a little Lady Gaga. (Don't judge me)
I will admit, I was rather disappointed by Metallica in theMichelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-29197719451404814002017-05-14T15:40:00.002-05:002017-05-14T15:41:36.654-05:00Alter Ego UpdateI have my new website started ... http://www.houstonmichaels.com (it is a work in progress) and a new blog - http://houstonmichaels.blogspot.com/
And Broken Wings is about to be re-released!!! (May 16th) It is up for pre-order at Amazon
Proud to have served his country, Gabriel O'Roarke returned from war unable to recognize the man he had become. While war was hell, Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-67784557759013750142017-03-17T18:31:00.001-05:002017-03-17T18:31:07.664-05:00Some news about Broken WingsThis last month I have been working on the follow-up to Broken Wings, called Songs of Yesterday. As I have been working on it, including tentatively plotting out the third book, I have been mulling over a few things.
One of the conclusions I reached as I looked at Broken Wings, where Songs of Yesterday is going to go, and the possibilities with the third book, is that this series is Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-29533163701689686522017-01-01T13:02:00.001-06:002017-01-01T13:02:50.203-06:00My 2017 Resolution ...
My resolution for this year isn't anything big or awe-inspiring. Because let's face it, when I try to do those I make it about a month in and say forget it.
This year, I am going to focus on a little bit each week ... after the heartache of the last two weeks, I really could have used this last night.
So I am going to make certain this year that at least once a week I focus on Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-81740992148809109212016-12-31T23:59:00.000-06:002017-01-01T12:58:09.774-06:00Happy New Year!Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-2335101132469342572016-12-29T21:20:00.000-06:002016-12-29T21:20:02.920-06:00The closing of All Romance eBooksI have spent most of the last 24 hours in a state of shock as I have tried to assimilate that 1. ARe is closing, 2. they are screwing authors over so much (10 cents to the dollar is the current offer for 4th quarter sales), 3. they are screwing readers over with only a few days to back up potentially 10 years worth of libraries and to deal with their ebook bucks, 4. that indie authors are loosingMichelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-83591579592268678032016-12-23T05:35:00.000-06:002016-12-23T05:35:00.716-06:00A little holiday humor ...
Also, be sure to check out the past Christmas funnies ...
Whoops Bad Timing
Reward for Missing Elf
Reindeer Games
12 Days of Christmas Cutbacks
Christmas Present (cartoons)
Top 10 Reasons Why Christmas Trees Are Better Than Men
A Christmas Love Story
S & M Christmas (cartoons)
I think Santa Claus is a woman ...
Snowman Cartoons (cartoons)Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-10403547783006454862016-12-19T17:34:00.002-06:002016-12-29T21:28:34.385-06:00Desire's Sting
The second story in the Office Interludes series is available.
All work and no play? Not in their office.
As a boss, Richard Mills was everything Lisa could ask for - he stood up for his team, he had their backs, gave them all of the credit and took all of the blame. But as a man - he was a dick! As his office assistant, Lisa was familiar with the love 'em and let 'em go attitude Richard Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-58570926225153380502016-11-06T20:09:00.000-06:002016-11-06T20:09:10.948-06:00In honor of Veteran's Day ...In honor of Veteran's Day, BROKEN WINGS is discounted at All Romance eBooks from now until Saturday, November 12th.
"Cry Havok and let slip the dogs of war"
While war was hell, it was the aftereffects that slowly eats away at the soul. For Gabriel O'Roarke and other like him, truer words have never been spoken. Returning to civilian life after surviving events that should have killed Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-52705528759228155292016-10-23T10:20:00.000-05:002016-10-23T10:20:07.016-05:00Paranormal reads discounted - until Nov 1st!In the spirit of Halloween, and my own love of staying home with a good book to read while passing out candy to little monsters, witches, zombies and action heroes - I have discounted some of my paranormal stories at All Romance eBooks. Discounts range from 25-50% off. There is a little something for all tastes ...
Fangs and Fur
When an evil scientist starts experimenting on Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-72964094169688560772016-10-18T19:47:00.001-05:002016-10-18T19:47:30.004-05:00The Care and Feeding of Authors ... Reviews ...I would like to request - if you purchased a copy of Broken Wings (or any of my other stories) - please consider leaving a review.
Reviews help stimulate sales, and are part of what allows authors to write. The only review I have at AllRomanceeBooks is a 1 star and it is killing traffic to Broken Wings.
Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-51111746859863974852016-09-27T00:01:00.000-05:002016-09-27T00:01:11.324-05:00Today is the day! Broken Wings is now out!!!
All Romance eBooks * Smashwords
"Cry Havok and let slip the dogs of war"
While war was hell, it was the aftereffects that slowly eats away at the soul. For Gabriel O'Roarke and other like him, truer words have never been spoken. Returning to civilian life after surviving events that should have killed him, he struggled to adjust and find himself againMichelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-16781542241632544282016-09-26T12:01:00.000-05:002016-09-26T12:01:01.073-05:00The Guys of Broken WingsAuthors are often asked who inspires the characters we write about. I have often see lists of "who would play ______________ if I were made into a movie" posts.
While I know my stories will never make it to the big screen, and I am okay with that, I do draw inspiration from actors and actresses to lay down the basis for my characters.
Many authors who write series have what is called a Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-53563442919541302452016-09-25T20:17:00.000-05:002016-09-25T20:17:03.466-05:00Less than 36 hours to go ...Broken Wings will be out in less than 36 hours. To say I am nervous about how this story will be received, is an understatement. I feel in love with Nickolas the moment I met him. He is so confident and loving and exactly what Gabriel needs.
Here's a brief taste for Broken Wings while we wait for the release on Tuesday.
As he surrendered to Nick’s kiss, his eyes started to Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-43833189172623818872016-09-20T18:38:00.002-05:002016-09-20T18:38:45.260-05:00My Personality ProfileI've taken a few personality quizzes over the course of my life, and I have to say the Myers-Biggs model pegs me perfectly.
Wondering which of the 16 personality types you are? You can take the same quick quiz here.
Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-24126627225306806862016-09-20T08:21:00.000-05:002016-09-20T08:21:18.734-05:00Teaser for Desire's Sting
When I was writing Butterfly's Effect, Elaine had a meeting with a man who she really didn't get along with - Richard Mills. When I was getting the re-release of Butterfly's Effect ready, a young woman named Lisa started talking to me.
She was adamant that Richard was only an ass to those who didn't really know him. To those who worked for him, he was everything they Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-50619057887691589972016-09-17T19:54:00.001-05:002016-09-18T20:25:24.673-05:00Pre-Order is Now Live!!!The pre-order links for Broken Wings are now live at All Romance and Smashwords and Amazon.
September 27th Gabriel and Nick's story will go live!
Excerpt:
As he surrendered to Nick’s kiss, his eyes started to drift closed and as darkness enveloped him, he jerked. Cold chills broke out over his skin and he drifted for a moment, lost between what was happening and what had come before. Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-25265390330928558662016-08-28T11:45:00.001-05:002016-08-28T11:45:38.542-05:00Broken Wings Teaser 3Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-21387717091516030212016-07-26T14:59:00.001-05:002016-07-26T14:59:38.528-05:00Broken Wings Teaser 2Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-14207262004627613232016-07-09T20:48:00.003-05:002016-07-09T20:48:35.076-05:00Book Hangover
This can also occur when you are writing.
I often get a story hangover, where when I finish one piece I can't work on anything new for a couple days.
Michelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-35874781994045847122016-07-09T09:31:00.004-05:002016-07-09T09:31:49.954-05:00Overcoming ObstaclesI have posted about Overcoming Obstacles (specifically dyslexia and aphantasia for me) over at the Inside BWL Blog. Check it out!
http://bwlauthors.blogspot.com/2016/07/overcoming-obstacles-by-michelle-lee.htmlMichelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-51368132570839650072016-07-09T08:21:00.000-05:002016-07-09T08:21:00.145-05:00The Neurobiology of WritingMichelle Houston/Houston Michaelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04046927781480479979noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34688736.post-26797922846268628302016-07-08T13:27:00.000-05:002016-07-08T13:27:12.435-05:00Belle's Love Triangle
If you think that Belle's love triangle = Belle, Gaston, and the Beast you would be wrong! :)
Let's be serious - Gaston and the Beast were subplots. The real love affair was with the library!
After all ...
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