GUEST BLOGGING TODAY!!! STOP BY FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Hop on over to FANTASY PAGES~ http://fantasy-pages.blogspot.com/ I'm guest blogging over there today...Actually Denyse posted the blog a little early last night while I was at work. I'll be popping in after I crawl out of bed later to check to see who's commented. Everyone who's commented gets his/her name thrown into a hat and I'll have my hubby draw a name out. The lucky winner will win a free-download of my upcoming release from THE WILD ROSE PRESS of THE DOCTOR'S DECEPTION!

AND....Don't forget to stop by www.brendanovak.com and bid bid bid....The auction has raised up to $110,000 and I couldn't be more thrilled. Keep the greenbacks rolling on in for diabetes research while spending some of your hard earned cash on something you deserve!!

Talk to you over at Fantasy Pages~ I left you a picture of one of my favorite fantasies! Daniel Craig~my new favorite 007! "OH! JAMES!" LOL

WOW! $83,000 AND COUNTING...

First we'll do some buisness....I want to give a shout out to all who have been busy bidding on Brenda Novak's Online Auction for Diabetes Research. She has already raised $83,000! WHOO HOO! So, keep on going. There are 24 days left to get some FABULOUS PRIZES....and speaking of prizes....LOL...

Check out the 2008 May's Most Beautiful Man! Isn't he HOT? Sad, but he's not up for bid. But get on over to www.brendanovak.com and pick out something special for yourself! The bidding has been pretty competative. A couple of items I have bid on have gone way over my budget. But I haven't given up! There is so much to choose from. Not ony will I get something wonderful I can really use, but the money I'm spending is going for a great cause!

Kathleen

DIABETES MONDAY~CINCO DE MAYO AND DAY 5 OF BRENDA NOVAK'S ONLINE AUCTION FOR DIABETES RESEARCH

Need to get away? Why not Mexico? There are several "Once In A Life Time Experiences" available to bid on over at Brenda Novak's Online Auction For Diabetes Research.

Besides Mexico, there's Lake Tahoe, Hawaii, Wyoming, the Wine Country of Napa Valley, an African Safari....and many many more packages to choose from. So hop on over to www.brendanovak.com and start bidding on these amazing opportunities!

Here are the particulars for the Mexico Beach front package:




Three nights stay in a new Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco), Mexico condo at a resort called Las Palomas, which is right on the beach.

The condo is 1450 square feet with an additional 300 square foot deck overlooking the beach and pool area. It sleeps 7--king in master bedroom; queen in back backroom; single rollaway in back bedroom (can be moved anywhere in the unit) and queen sleeper couch in front room. The deck also has patio furniture and a table to sit outside and eat, read, etc. while listening to the waves. NO SMOKING and NO PETS.

The black out dates are holidays, fall break (1 week in October) and spring break (March). The Hoviks will work with you to reserve 3 nights that work for you and for them.

Retail Price $930 ($310/night on Fri-Sat and $235/night Sun-Thur).

It has beautiful tile throughout the unit; granite counters; floor to ceiling travertine tile in both bathrooms; walk-in showers; large tub in master; full kitchen with all appliances, cookware, dishes, blender, coffee maker, etc.

It also has its own full laundry room with washer/dryer; flat screen HD TV's with built-in DVD players in both bedrooms and the front room ( cable TV receives approximately 20 American channels, including all major networks, CNN, ESPN and some movie channels); a small DVD stereo system and high speed Internet access. The winners will also have maids come each day of their stay. They will take out garbage, make beds and bring clean towels.

The ameneties at the complex are as nice and more extensive than anywhere we have ever stayed. There are currently 4 large pools open, all of them overlooking the Sea of Cortez; 2 lazy rivers; a water slide; 4 large jacuzzis; hammocks; palapas with reclining chairs on the beach; two swim-up bars that also serve food; a first class restaurant; a convenience store; a very nice work-out facility (a second one will open in July); a first class spa (will open in July); and an award winning golf course on site (one of the golf magazines awarded it the international development of the year). And the best amenity of all is the beautiful private sandy beach the resort sits on. Also, unlike California, the Sea of Cortez is warm from April--October.

You can get more information from the Las Palomas website www.laspalomas-sgc.com

Thank you to Attorney Jeff Hovik & Family.

DAY #2~BRENDA NOVAK'S ONLINE AUCTION FOR DIABETES!!

Okay! Day #2 of Brenda Novak's Online Auction for Diabetes is up and running. Have you stopped by to bid? I registered yesterday and it took about a minute to submit my information and get my user id and password to start bidding. Brenda has worked very hard to find something for everyone. The text below is from her website~ www.brendanovak.com:

Do you love a bargain?
Do you get excited about unusual, one-of-a-kind items?
Are you a book lover? A philanthropist? An eBay junkie?
Help bestselling author Brenda Novakmake a difference
in the lives of her son andmillions of others like himwho
live with diabetes by shopping at her Fourth Annual Online
Auction to Benefit Diabetes Research. How does it work?
Just like eBay—except 100% of the proceeds help accelerate
progress in diabetes research!
Visit www.brendanovak.com May 1st –May 31st,
where you can bid on over 1000 items,many of which
can’t be found anywhere else, including:
• A 7 day trip to Hawaii for two, including airfare, hotel, andmore fromAuthor Jane Porter
• A two-night stay in NYTimes Bestselling Author SusanWigg’s guesthouse
• Original Artwork by talented artist Marilyn Sears Bourbon
• A Bookstore/Coffee Shop inMiniature by Anna Stewart
• Website Design and One Year of Hosting & Updates fromCoffee Time Romance & RaeMonet, Inc.
• Several Pieces of Vintage BlueWillow China fromBestselling Author Deborah Smith
• African Safari For Two: Six Romantic Days & Nights You’ll Never Forget
• Your name featured as a character in Brenda Novak’s next novel
• A special flying getaway to the destination of your choice with renowned writer,Margie Lawson

“Help me find a cure for this terrible disease and enjoy yourself while doing it!” – Brenda Novak
www.brendanovak.com

READY, SET....BID!!! GO TO WWW.BRENDANOVAK.COM

I can't believe it! After months of anticipation, Brenda Novak's online auction to raise money for diabetes research is finally here! The steps are so easy. Go to www.brendanovak.com and click on the bright red button that says, "View Auction and Start Bidding". It is that SIMPLE! Browse all the wonderful items that have been donated and find something for a sweet vacation or something that can help your dream of becoming published come true!

The auction runs from May first until May 31st. I have to high tail it over there right now to get my bid in for the prize I've been keeping my eye on. We'll talk more about what types of items are up for bid tomorrow!

Now go BID!