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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

USA Today features Love Refocused on its release day! #excerpt #contest

What makes a release day even more special? For me, it's the support of my amazing readers and a visit to the USA TODAY site!!!!!
That's right, Love Refocused is featured with an exclusive excerpt!

Click HERE to read it!

Love Refocused

By: Nancy Corrigan

Sander’s Valley, 2

Wyn Sander is surprised when his brother Kyle asks him to be best man at his wedding. Wyn’s even more shocked to learn the woman who later walks into his garage is Ronnie’s half-sister, Iona. He’s instantly attracted to her. She’s sophisticated, beautiful, and confident. At least she is until Wyn stands up. She flinches and a look of terror passes over her face. It bothers him to see. Luckily, desire replaces it, but it doesn’t stop Wyn’s curiosity. For the first time in his life, he wants to find out what made Iona fearful and fix it.

Iona can’t believe her luck. The man she lusts after is her new sister’s soon to be brother-in-law. The kiss they share shatters her, but her attempt to stop any involvement with him ends up with her agreeing to three dates. She decides Wyn is unlike any man she’s ever known, and it’s unfortunate she can’t enjoy him. She isn’t in the market for a boyfriend. All she wants is sex. The only problem is—she doesn’t think Wyn sees things her way.

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Author Bio

A true romantic at heart, Nancy Corrigan is convinced there’s a knight in shining armor for every woman (or man), but you won’t find damsels in distress in her stories. She adores pairing alpha heroes with women strong enough to match them and bring them to their knees. She also enjoys flipping the traditional roles in romances because her motto is—love and people should never be forced to conform to anyone’s norm.

She holds a degree in chemistry and has worked in research but now focuses on ensuring quality. She considers it the perfect outlet for her as she’s the first to admit she has some OCD tendencies. It carries over into her writing life too. While engrossed in a novel, she has a habit of forgetting to eat and sleep. Fortunately, she’s married to her own knight in shining armor who understands her oddities and loves her anyway. They reside in Pennsylvania with their three children, dog, snake and guinea pigs. Her other interests include tattoos, animals, classic cars and all things spooky and sexy.

Thursday, January 1, 2015

A new year? Bring it ON! I'm ready, are you? #goals #resolutions #newyear #2015

A new year!! I can't help viewing it as a clean slab ready for me to write the next chapter in my life.
And in this chapter, I have SO many exciting things planned--from new books in the Shifter World to new opportunities to connect with my readers.

What I don't do, however, is make resolutions. For me, they're too easy to break, but goals on the other become something I work hard to reach. It's a slight mental difference, but it works :-)
I've shared my writing goals in my newsletter, so I won't repeat them here. If you don't get my newsletter, click HERE to read it online, then sign up to get on my list by clicking HERE.

In my personal life, my goals are simple ones--finish some of the projects around the house that have been ignored in favor of the more exciting projects. I WILL...finish my flower beds and paint those last two rooms. Oh, and the organization of my closet and cold porch...well, maybe I'll save those for 2016 ;-)

What about you? Any goals or resolutions planned for the new year?

Friday, December 26, 2014

The Symbolism behind Numbers #Wild Hunt #research #numerology

I've been doing some research for my newest WIP, Hunter Sacrificed, a Wild Hunt novella, and I thought I'd share some of what I found on the symbolism behind numbers.
Most people have a favorite number or what they consider a lucky number. For me, it’s the number three. I’ve owned three houses, have three kids, married my third serious boyfriend and made three sputtered attempts at writing before I finished my first novel.
I also have a fascination with the number five. Without realizing it, I gave each of my children and pets a five letter name. My husband and I also have five-letter names. Subconsciously, I must’ve have made the connection and wanted to continue the trend. Or is there a deeper meaning? I don’t know, but I’m likely to continue the trend with any future pets.

Here's a little of what I discovered...

Numbers carry a symbolic meaning in the Bible and mythology, which I LOVE. ;-)

1 — stands for unity
2 — separation (two halves of the whole); the yin-yang, so to speak
3 — the Godhead
4 — Earth
5 — grace, forgiveness or healing
6 — man or beast
666 — Satan
7 — perfection (and a lucky number to many)
8 — new beginnings
9 — finality. This number is also one of magic and the importance of it touches many branches of mythology and religion. The nine layers of Hell is just one example.
27— a magical number as it's 3 times 9. It's also considered a year of transition.

So, what’s your favorite number and why?