...sort of. I received an email from the Managing Editor of Amber Quill and, in part, she said, "...the story's excellent...it's just a fabulous package all the way around! You keep getting better and better!"
Claiming Hannah, available next weekend!
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." ~Mae West
I have no earth shattering news and no particular bits of wisdom (or otherwise erudite sayings) to share with you today so, instead, I thought we could just sit together and drool a bit...
Dayum! Gotta love those cowboys...
"I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it." ~Mae
From Joyfully Reviewed:
"The first chapter sets the tone for Dragonfire – damn hot, which is fitting considering Zander and the other dragons of this order breath fire... Lani and Zander make a hot couple and Dragonfire is an enjoyable read."
You can read the full review here.
Dragonfire - available at Amber Heat.
"Sex is emotion in motion." ~Mae West
This is long, but worth it. I'll warn you right now, put your cups and glasses down...
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/609353/does_size_matter/
ROFLMAO!!!
"I believe that it's better to be looked over than it is to be overlooked." ~Mae West
In my non-writing life, I work in Human Resources, which affords me many opportunities to come into contact with some rather...interesting people. This last week, I received a voice mail from an applicant who expressed interest in working for our company. He proceeded to tell me what the position entailed (which, of course, I know, since I do the hiring for the position), then explained how supportive his parole officer has been and that his parole officer really wants him to get a job. He ended the message with "Well, okay, talk to you later." Without leaving me a phone number.
The next day, there's an application from him waiting in my inbox. He didn't write his address, but he left two phone numbers. Well, he left the last four digits of two phone numbers. All of his work experience was either being self-employed or working for his stepdad, so there's no way I could verify work experience, right?
The very next day, there's another application from him waiting in my inbox. On this one he listed his house number but no street address, but he did give me a complete phone number. Under "Other Training" he listed his parole officer's name and number with a "He really wants to talk to someone from [your company]." But on the back, where we ask applicants to list references (where he had written "none" on the first application), he listed the name of the reference as "FBI" and gave the phone number of his parole officer.
WTF? You know, I understand if the guy's just filling out applications so he can tell his PO that he's trying to find a job. But there's no reason he needed to fill out two in two days. Of course, he might be missing a few brain cells. (I forgot to mention that on the first application he checked "No" where we ask if the applicant has been convicted or pleaded guilty to anything other than a traffic violation. He did check "Yes" on the second app.)
Oh, and the voice mail for the HR department? Clearly states: "If you are an applicant, please understand that due to the volume of applications and resumes we receive, we cannot return your phone call unless we have already contacted you for an interview." In other words, don't leave a message because I won't be returning the call. It might not be the best in customer service, but I just don't have time to return people's phone calls who are interested in a position that (a) isn't open or (b) I don't know what their skill level/experience is. If you're looking for work, send in a resume or come in and fill out an application. But don't leave me a message and expect a return call.
Okay. Done with my rant. So, talk to me. What kind of experience have you had with your HR department? Has it been positive? Or negative?
"Conversation: a vocal competition in which the one who is catching his breath is called the listener."
Edge of Night - available at Liquid Silver Books:
Woohoo! My first "official" Recommended Read! Check this out:
