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We are what we repeatedly do.  Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.

 --Aristotle--

In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.

 -- Deepak Chopra--

Of course there is no formula for success except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings.

 --Arthur Rubenstein--

For writers:

 Join the Get Trapped in a Book Writing Association for lunch as we discuss our May Book Selection:

First Draft in 30 Days by Karen S. Wiesner 

June 7, 2010 at 12:15pm

Get Trapped in a Book
Writing Association

Join Jessica at the following events: 

6 am Nia

9:30 am Get Trapped in a Book Writing Association

 May 18 Houston Bay Area Romance Writers Meeting

Craft of Writing Discussion Group

June 7, 2010

Aug 13-15 Australian Romance Writers Convention 

Earth Day
Ladybug Release

10 Quick Tidbits about Ladybugs

1. Ladybugs live about 2 to 3 years.

2. Ladybugs eat insects called aphids.

3. Ladybugs put out their blood which is yellow as a defense.

4. Female ladybugs are bigger than male ladybugs.

5. There are 5,000 different kinds of ladybugs.

6. Ladybugs have from zero to 24 spots.

7. Some ladybugs are yellow.

8. It takes about 1 week for ladybugs to grow into adults.

9. Another name for ladybugs is Coccinellidae.

May 2010

Dear Friends,

This year has been so full of fun and I can unequivocally say that everything I've done is better than spending time in ICU.  I am grateful to be alive and back on my feet.   Last month I released 18,000 ladybugs in my back yard (with the help of all the neighborhood kids.)  What a complete blast.

On writing news:  I attended the Emily Conference in February, the NOLA conference in March, and I have just now returned home from the Romantic Times Bookclub Convention.   I even got to ask one of the questions to the guys on stage at the Dorchester Cover Model contest!  (Watch my website for photos of the cover models!)  In August I will be attending the Australian Romantic Writer's Convention.   

Defiant, my fourth book, another medieval romance is scheduled to be out in December.   It is already listed on Amazon.com for pre-release orders  http://www.amazon.com/Defiant-Jessica-Trapp/dp/1420100955/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1272737879&sr=8-1.  

As a happy thrill, The Pleasures of Sin was recently chosen as a finalist in both the Gayle Wilson Awards and Wisconsin's Write Reader's Touch contest.  The WisRWA is part of the Romance Writers of America, a national non-profit organization with 8,000 members worldwide.  I am so grateful for the opportunities that have crossed my path.

Thank you to everyone for your support and love.

Many blessings,

Jes

Pleasure in the Kitchen...

Mexican Chicken Casserole - Texas Style

 
In a skillet add:

1 boiled chicken, deboned, cut into bite sized pieces----save broth

1 onion finely chopped -- cook in skillet in about 1/2 cup broth until translucent
 
Add to skillet:

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cream of chicken or celery soup
1 can Rotel tomatoes
1 can of green chilies (if you like it spicy)
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp chili powder
Add cut-up chicken and about a cup or two of broth so the mixture will not be dry when cooked

(Additional ingredients required.  See Directions section)
 
Directions:
 
Stir and simmer above in skillet.  Spray 13" X 9" casserole dish with non-stick spray.
 
In the casserole dish, place one layer of crushed corn chips (regular flavor).  Cover with one layer of above mixture.  Add a layer of cheese.  Use Velveeta because it melts better and is richer than regular cheese.  Add a layer of chips and the final layer of the remaining meat mixture.  Add grated cheddar cheese or Velveeta sliced over the top.
 
Bake at 350  about 30 minutes -- cover with foil. Remove foil and brown just enough to add color to the cheese (it should be a light brown).  Mixture boils around the edges when hot enough.

Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

To submit a recipe for consideration please email me at trappedinabook@jessicatrapp.com

 Ladybug Release

With friends and family, we released 18,000 ladybugs in my backyard.   It was a hoot watching the kids--some loved holding the bugs and others were completely freaked out by them.   Wonderful fun for everybody!

 Jaxon

Jack and Bonita's Puppies grew healthy and well.  Our new addition, Jaxon, keeps Jack company and is now my second, only to Jack, writing partner!

May Reader Question...

I find inspiration in quotations I find in my day-to-day life.  Do you have any quotes that reach out to you and inspire your life?  I would love to see what inspires my readers.  Email me...I may use them in future newsletters.

Sending love to all,

Jes

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Jessica Trapp