Hayley Goldstein has been offered the chance of a lifetime: to bake a cake for a world-famous rock star. But she's shocked to discover that she's actually the aging rocker's long-lost daughter. With her world turned topsy turvy, Hayley will need help letting down her guard and hanging onto the things that matter most. And the rocker's lawyer, Finn Rafferty, may just be the man for the job...
If you’d like to talk about writing, books, knitting, baking, or life in general, I hope you’ll post your comments here so we can get the party started! I may not have all the answers but that hasn’t stopped me yet. I hope you’ll stop by. Just let me know when and where and I’ll make it a point to stop by
Warmly,
Barbara
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I'm not an author, but an avid reader. There's only 2 things I like better. Baking and knitting. I'm trying legwarmers 2 at once on 2 needles. What's on your needles right now?
Pam, I finally found the right zipper for a zip-front cardigan I made for my husband in SEPTEMBER! I couldn't find the right color match--lots of trial and error involved. Now I have to rip back the button bands and sew it in. I'm also ready to cast on Oat Couture's Celtic Cardigan. That will be my treat when I finally type THE END to the book I'm finishing right now. What's next for you?
Barbara Bretton
http://www.barbarabretton.com
http://romancingtheyarn.blogspot.com
Two questions: How many books do you manage to write a year? And how did you first learn to knit -- did you have someone teach you? I tried to teach myself with a how-to book -- didn't work, think I need to have someone actually show me!
Steph, I seem to be writing one to one and a half books per year these days. When I was writing category romances I sometimes wrote three per year but I was much younger then!
My mother taught me to knit when I was a little girl. To be honest I can't even remember exactly when it happened. I will say that the internet is responsible for my renewed interest in it =and= responsible for the leap forward my skills have taken. While hands-on experience is invaluable, I think you can definitely teach yourself just about everything you need to know by taking advantage of the many websites, blogs, and videos available on the net. (Including thousands of free patterns.) I highly recommend you Google Lucy Neatby and Elizabeth Zimmerman and see if you can find their instructional DVDs. They are, to me, the best out there.
And please drop by our knitting blog and say hi. (Link below.)
Barbara Bretton
http://www.barbarabretton.com
http://romancingtheyarn.blogspot.com
I love reading, writing, and baking, but I can't knit worth a hoot. I do know a little about crocheting, but my first crochet project took me 30 years to finish. Doesn't bode well for my next project....
I have read the excerpt Suzanne posted, and I *love* it. I cannot wait to finish the book. I hope you include at least one of Hayley's recipes. :-)
Thanks, Gwenette, for the wonderful note. I laughed at your comment about your 30 year crochet project. I have a sweater on the needles that was started in 1986 (!!) so I know exactly what you're talking about. I'm also a crocheter and have the afghans to prove it.
I'm ashamed to say I didn't add any recipes to JUST DESSERTS but there are quite a few of them on my website. Some are in the monthly letter archives, some are in the WHAT'S COOKING section. My friend Kali and her mom Marie (JUST DESSERTS was dedicated to them) are keeping me supplied. (Kali is my website's resident Food Goddss.)
I hope you'll drop by and check out the Chocolate Ganache cake. It's to die for!
Barbara Bretton
http://www.barbarabretton.com
http://romancingtheyarn.blogspot.com
I love reading all kinds of books, but when it relates to things I love doing...well, it just makes it even more special. I have been crocheting since I was a little girl, taught myself to knit as a grown woman, and just three years ago started spinning my own yarn. I used to bake and do all sorts of crafts in my younger days, but spinning has really replaced all!
My advice to all who are struggling...keep up your determination...the mind is a powerful thing!
I took a beginner's spinning class a few years ago. The instructor gave us each a drop spindle and some fleece to card. She also gave us some very rough roving with lots of vegetable matter still clinging to it. I think I was the worst drop-spindle spinner in history. I couldn't grasp the concept of the drafting triangle to save my life. I spun up some bumpy thick-and-thin yardage that would have embarrassed the sheep who donated her fleece for this disaster! One of my friends has become an expert spinner over the last year and I'm envious but I know my limitations!
Barbara Bretton
http://www.barbarabretton.com
http://romancingtheyarn.blogspot.com
I just finished this book and passed it on to co-workers. I enjoyed it. It was funny, heartwarming, realistic emotions. If you're looking for a light, feel good read, pick this one up!
