Happy 4th of July!!
 Happy 4th of July! And while you're out there, enjoying a barbecue, watching the fireworks, and having a great time with your family.... Give a thought to those who bought us our freedoms at great cost to themselves. Remember those who stand in danger right now--those who risk all so that we can live free and in safety. The next time you see someone in uniform, don't be shy. Go up to them. Say thank you. Tell them that their service to us and their country is appreciated. And when you say your prayers--remember the soldier standing on a line protecting us all. Happy 4th of July!!
History Day......
 History Day!! On this day in 1995, the space shuttle Atlantis docked with the Russian space station Mir, forming the largest man made satellite to orbit Earth! Pretty, huh??? And in other news.... 1776, The Virginia state constitution was adopted. 1946, British authorities arrested more than 2000 Jews in Palestine in an attempt to stamp out alleged terrorism. 1967, Jayne Mansfield was killed in a car crash 1972, the Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty could be construed as "cruel and unusual punishment"...(Hmmm. Wonder what they thought the murder victims experienced) 2003, one of my personal heroines, Katherine Hepburn died today. 2006, the Supreme Court ruled that President George W Bush's plan to try GitMo detainiees in military tribunals violated US and international law. (Didn't the detainees violate a bunch of laws of humanity, too?) 2007, Apple's Iphone went on sale--(my brother loves his!) And that's what I've got.......how about you???Labels: history day, Katherine Hepburn
History Day.......
 It's History Day again!! On this day in 1942, V Mail, or Victory Mail was used for the first time. V Mail used a special paper for letter writing during WWII. It was designed to reduce cargo space taken up by mail sent to and from US troops. Letters written on this special paper were opened at the Post Office, censored and reduced in size to be photographed. One roll of film contained 1500 letters......(Your post office, official government peeping toms....) 1807, the crew of the British Man o' War, Leopard, fired upon and boarded the US frigate, Chesapeake. The commander, James Barron, was convicted of not being prepared for action during a courtmartial. 1939, the first Water Skiing tournament was held at Jones Beach, Long Island, New York. (Who knew???) 1952, the US Olympic fund increased by One Million Dollars, thanks to a nationwide, fourteen and a half hour telethon that starred Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. 1959, THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS, by Johnny Horton, started week number 4 at the top of the nation's Tunedex....The song was number one for six weeks.......and I'm humming it right now. Come on, you know you are, too.... sadly, Johnny Horton died the following year in a car accident. 1964, The US Supreme Court ruled that Henry Miller's controversial book, TROPIC OF CANCER could not be banned. Woo Hoo!! Let's hear it for freedom of speech!! Well, that's it for me..........I KNOW you guys have got more!! Let's hear it!
Walden's Bestseller List.........
 Because of you, this book has been Number One on the Walden's Bestseller list for TWO WEEKS IN A ROW! I'm really glad you're all getting out there for your copy! I had a great time writing this book and I think it's a fun read! So, what do you say?? Let's go for THREE weeks on the list!! If you haven't gone shopping yet for your copy.....go now! Your friendly, neighborhood writer thanks you! Labels: Maureen Child, Silhouette Desire, Walden's Bestseller List
Guest Blogging......
 So I'm guest blogging today over at BABES IN BOOKLAND with my good buddy, Kate Carlisle!! Don't let us be lonely..........come on over and say hi!!! Labels: Babes, blogging, free books, kate carlisle
History Day...........
 History Day is here again! On this day in 1956, a sixteen year old John Lennon of the band, the Quarrymen, met a fourteen year old Paul McCartney and invited him to join the band. (Just the beginning of greatness!) And in other news.... 1215, the Magna Carta was signed. (Okay, this is bigger news than John and Paul, but still........) 1752, Ben Franklin flew his legendary kite with a key on it into a thunderstorm! 1775, George Washington became our first Commander in Chief 1844, Charles Goodyear patented Vulcanized rubber....giving us tires. Thanks, Charles! 1909, Benjamin Shibe patented the cork centered baseball--(and got a stadium in Philly named after him!) 1976, Houston gets ten inches of rain (Whoa!) 1991, long dormant volcano, Mt. Pinatubo erupted with a vengeance in the Phillipines. That's it for me. What did you guys find???
Shameles Self Promotion...........
 It's that time again......shameless self promotion! But what the heck, it's my blog, right?? So, my June Desire, SEDUCED INTO A PAPER MARRIAGE, is out on the shelves! This book is the last in the Hudson continuity series. It's a great book, if I do say so myself and it's really a lot of fun! Also, if you've been reading the Hudson continuity all along, you'll have been seeing special 'extra' scenes at the end of every book, starring my hero and heroine, Devlin and Valerie. So I really hope you'll pick up a copy of SEDUCED INTO A PAPER MARRIAGE and find out what happens to Val and Dev! I think you'll like it! So don't just sit there.............run out and get a fun read!! Labels: Hudson Continuity, Maureen Child, Silhouette Desire
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