I woke up way too early this morning and couldn't go back to sleep, all because of a lovely review of HOT FLASH by reporter Juliane Draper, Tampa Books Examiner. She also interviewed me in a separate article.

This was such a lovely surprise because I've been stressing over doing all the things that must be done in order to send my child off to college in 5 weeks (is it only 5 weeks left? he's not ready! I'm not ready!).

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Tomorrow (Wednesday, June 24) I'm guest blogging on the IMHO Blog, hosted by talented author, TJ Bennett, about weddings. Please come join the discussion, post, and register for a chance to win a guest basket! And tell me if you cry at weddings or at the happy endings in romances!

HOT FLASH received a wonderful review from Lettitia at SingleTitles / Cataromance. I'm thrilled :) -- KC

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Last weekend, I arranged for Sue Grimshaw, Borders' Buyer, to come speak to TARA. Afterwards, we had a multi-author booksigning. Everyone had a great time and I think you'll be able to see this from the photos I'm posting :) -- KC

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I'm going to be signing copies of HOT FLASH, along with some incredible authors signing their summer reads as well! If you're in the Tampa area on Saturday, June 13th, please join us at the Borders Books, 909 N Dale Mabry from 2-4 pm! Authors include: Virginia Henley, Joan Johnston, Karen Rose, Julie Leto, Roxanne St. Claire, Terri Garey, Debby Mayne, Diana Peterfreund, Elissa Wilds, and me, Kathy Carmichael :)

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Things have been a bit chaotic in the Carmichael household, and I have been incredibly busy. I have photos to post of book signings, conferences, graduations. I have new reviews of Hot Flash to post. I'm so behind. I will return soon, though!

In the meantime, here's a high school graduation photo. Ian graduated Magna Cum Laude :) I'm one proud Mama!

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Please come see what my friend, Cait London, had to say about me and Hot Flash on her blog today!

Cait and I have known each other for years and years, long before I ever sold my first book. We met at a writer's conference in Kansas City and it was "friendship-at-first-sight!" She's absolutely delightful and writes the most wonderful books.

While you're visiting her blog, check out her latest paranormal romances. You'll be glad you did! -- KC

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At 6:30 this evening (Tues March 17), I will be presenting a seminar on how to pitch to an editor or agent as well as discussing general business of writing subjects. If you're in the area, I would love it if you could stop in :) Please bring your questions and I'll try to answer them to the best of my ability.

It will be held at the East Lake Community Library, 4125 E. Lake Rd., Palm Harbor, FL, 34685, starting at 6:30pm and is free to the public -- KC

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