More Chit Chat

by Beth

It's time for another Chit Chat post! On my website I have a Chit Chat page where every month I share what music I'm listening to, what books I'm reading, things I'm currently loving, what I'm watching, what I'm looking forward to and which of my recipes I'm craving.

Unfortunately, I've been in the writing cave finishing up the first book of my new trilogy for Superromance (sent it in on Weds. Yay!) which didn't leave me much time to update my Chit Chat page. But that's okay because I had so much fun the last time you all joined in on the Chit Chat right here in the lair, I thought we could do it again :-)

Here's what I'm currently...

...Listening to:

Cheers (Drink to that) by Rihanna

Typical by Mute Math

...Reading:

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

All the magazines that have accumulated over the past four months *g*

...Loving:

My new standing desk! My husband made me a desk where I could stand and write and I adore it! I really do move around a lot more when I use it :-)

Football! I'm a big football fan (NFL) and have enjoyed watching the games these past two Sundays (go, Steelers!)

...Watching:

Project Runway. Love Anya and Anthony Ryan and I really like Viktor's designs.

Barefoot Contessa. If I had to pick just one show on Foodnetwork to watch, this would be it *g*

...Looking Forward To:

Working on the second book of my new trilogy. The hero is a bad boy with some serious rough edges. I love him already *ggg*

What's Your Number? I've been an Anna Faris fan since The House Bunny and I can't wait to see this movie starring her and Chris Evans :-)

...Craving:

Pumpkin Cake Delight

1 (18.25 oz) box yellow cake mix

1 (15 oz) can pumpkin pie filling, ready to use (NOT plain canned pumpkin)

1/2 cup butter, melted

Pour pie filling into bottom of 9" x 13" baking dish. Sprinkle cake mix over top. Pour melted butter over cake mix.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 40 minutes. Test with a butter knife - if it pulls out clean, it's done. Serve warm with whipped cream.

Tell me what you're currently:

Listening to

Reading

Loving

Watching

Looking forward to

Craving

Let's Chit Chat!

And speaking of fun Chit Chats, check out this video taken by Rhapsody Book Club at Romance Writers of America's 2011 Literacy signing! Sorry, I couldn't get the embedded code to work. Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5Q_lnDLL08&feature=youtu.be

Chit Chat

by Beth

One of my favorite pages to update on my website is my Chit Chat page. Since I love reading fun info about other authors, I wanted a page where readers could get to know a little bit more about me. Every month I share what music I'm listening to, what books I'm reading, things I'm currently loving, what I'm watching, what I'm looking forward to and which of the many, many recipes I've collected over the years I'm currently craving.

Unfortunately, December was so crazy-busy and the beginning of January wasn't much better that when I updated my website a few weeks ago, I couldn't think of a single thing to add/change to my Chit Chat page. But now that I've had a bit of breathing room, I've come up with lots of new ideas for my Chit Chat page.

So, instead of posting it to my website, I thought I'd share it here :-)

Here's what I'm currently...

...Listening to:

Break Even by The Script

Hey, Soul Sister by Train (I listen to this quite often since both of my daughters are always singing it *g*)

...Reading:

Thinking Write by Kelly L. Stone. (A gift from Tawny *g*)

You Have To Kiss A Lot Of Frogs by our very own Tawny Weber! A fun and fabulous twist on The Frog Prince fairy tale :-)

...Loving:

My new panini pan and cookbook! Sandwiches for everyone ;-)

My new stock pot. It's the perfect size for double batches of homemade soup and came with a strainer and a steamer basket.

Playing Rock Band with my family. We all love it!

...Watching:

Chuck. My daughter got the first season for Christmas and I've been watching the episodes while I run on the treadmill. Love it!

Phineas and Ferb. Okay, I only watch this when my kids are watching it but honestly, it has to be the best cartoon ever! I crack up every time *g*

Football. I'm a huge football fan and while I only watched a game or two the entire season, I've been able to catch each playoff game :-)

...Looking Forward To:

Glee! I haven't seen this show yet but I just got the first season DVD from Netflix. I want to watch it with my daughters and finding time when we're all available is challenging but we'll do it!

Making Wire Jewelry. I just got a new magazine with some fantastic ideas for wire jewelry. I can't wait to try a few of them out - as soon as I remember to order the supplies *g*

Spring. I've had enough of the cold and snow!

...Craving:

Frozen Berries in Hot White Chocolate

I got this recipe from Sarah Strohmeyer's website. It was featured in her book, Sweet Love . Great recipe and a fabulous book! Click on her name to check out her website *g*

1 cup heavy cream

10 oz good white chocolate, chopped into tiny pieces

1 tsp vanilla flavoring

1 tsp almond flavoring

1 lb frozen mixed berries, slightly thawed

Remove berries from freezer and spread on baking sheet coated with waxed paper. Leave out until slightly thawed.

Meanwhile, in a double boiler over simmering water combine cream, chopped chocolate and flavorings. Stir until melted.

Immediately divide semi-thawed berries into four bowls and spoon hot white chocolate sauce over each. The result is a sweet, gooey, delicious dessert!

So, tell me what you're currently:

Listening to

Reading

Loving

Watching

Looking forward to

Craving

I can't wait to Chit Chat with you all :-)

And don't forget, we're invading The Romance Dish all week!