Union Daily Times - Book signing called a success

Union Daily Times - Book signing called a success

Union Daily Times - Author to sign new book at Carnegie this Saturday

Union Daily Times - Author to sign new book at Carnegie this Saturday

Coming Soon!!!

The Sperlings have taken a vacation while their author wrote another book.   Kali needed the breather after a harrowing adventure with the dangerously, handsome Sperling twins in Split Images.  Maybe she needs to read my non-fiction book coming out soon:  How to Find the Right Doctor:  Tips from a Healthcare Credentialing Expert.  That's right! I, Dilsa Saunders Bailey, am a healthcare credentialing expert.  You will be able to buy it in Kindle, Nook, or Print.  Stay tuned to get the tips you need to find the right doctor for you.

In the meantime, catch up with The Sperlings at the latest book event on Saturday, December 8th in Atlanta.

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Hope you are enjoying this summer’s end holiday weekend with family and a good book.  To help you celebrate, I would like to introduce you to a complicated and deadly romance in the suspense series - The Sperling Chronicles.  The first novel, Dreams Thrown Away, is now on Kindle through midnight Labor Day for only $.99.  Download and enjoy.

 

If you have already had the pleasure of reading it, please “Like” The Sperling Chronicles Facebook page and recommend to your friends.  Pass this message along.  Download the second novel, Split Images, too.  Have fun reading.  Check out the Reviews for Dreams Thrown Away, too.  Add your own.

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Enjoyed the Atlanta Quilt Festival

Have you ever thought of quilting as a hobby?  I grew up with a grandmother who made quilts.  Some of them were so heavy, if you slept under one you would wake up too tired to move.  But, they were beautiful.  I think that's what attracted me to the Atlanta Quilt Festival last year, that and an invitation from one of the quilters who thought I might be interested in displaying my books.  It was a wonderful experience then, and just as wonderful yesterday at this year's opening ceremony.

O.V. Brantley is the spear-head of the Festival and the CEO of the foundation that celebrates her grandmother's love and talent for quilts.  I couldn't help but enjoy the amazing quilts yesterday at the opening ceremony of the Atlanta Quilt Festival at the South Fulton Arts Center. The festival is sponsored by the Clara Ford Foundation and the Hammond House.  These two organizations were gracious enough to invite authors to display their books.  I happily brought my romantic suspense series, The Sperling Chronicles to display and introduce to new fans.

Between chatting with those who love fiction and suspense, I was able to take the time to marvel at the works of those talented quilters. Kudos to those ladies! Their work was not only intricate, delicate, and creative, it exuded the love that went into every stitch. I hope everyone gets a chance to visit the Hammond House and help celebrate these magnificent works of art.

Dilsa Saunders Bailey is the author of two romantic suspense novels about a deadly family feud fueled by a bizarre love triangle.  Look for The Sperling Chronicles:  Dreams Thrown Away and The Sperling Chronicles:  Split Images at Amazon.

Stood Still Long Enough

After all these years, I have realized that though it is okay to want to be a perfectionist, it is even better to accept God’s perfection as is.  There is no reaching that level in a human existence.  That’s a hard lesson.  I know it is for me who had been living and doing at full-throttle with an overloaded plate for so long.  It was inevitable that again, I would crash and burn.  This last time, I had to wonder why.   What was the insane purpose of trying to do everything and trying to be everything to everybody?  The answer, there was no purpose other than one that was selfish.  Selfish in thinking that it was all possible and that it all revolved around me.

In response to this awakening, I began to study to find out my true purpose, one that didn’t center on self.  And boy, did I learn more than I wanted to acknowledge about me.    I won’t go into the details, but only that it has been a conscious struggle to make a decision on the next direction I want to take in my life.  Sure, part of it is how I will be remembered.  What legacy will I leave when I transition from this plane?  Will it merely be about what I wanted and what I achieved for my personal satisfaction?  Who else will be the better for it? 

An answer is slowly developing, much like anything that develops in life.  Life is a series of moments and reflections, of actions taken and no actions taken.   For a few months, I stepped back to be still and to stand down so that my thoughts could gather cohesively and constructively.  How joyful that became.  One day as I was sitting back listening to the sounds of nature in my backyard, it hit me.  My mind was blank.  I was not worried about the list of things I had to complete.  I wasn’t thinking about bills, or relationships I thought could improve.  I was just sitting there, being silent and just being human. 

In today’s world, we brag about being busy or overloaded.  We are addicted to our work lives, social media, and being in the spotlight.  We seek the material with zest and with zeal.  I think along the way, being human has been put in the background, left to the future termed as ‘one day.’  Standing still was a reminder to me to be present always.  Be thankful for the past experiences, the lessons that created us.  And to be thankful for the future, which will bring the new opportunities to experience joy and happiness.  But, if you want to really succeed in life to never forget to be present and to focus on the joy and the happiness already at hand. 

Dilsa Saunders Bailey is the author of The Sperling Chronicles, a romantic suspense series about a deadly family feud fueled by a love triange and a woman's scorn.  Dilsa Saunders Bailey's shares her thoughts in the blog simplydilsa.  Her books can be purchased on Amazon.

Why Do Women Stay?

I'm doing a little research.  Would love your help.  If you have ever stayed in a relationship, and have asked yourself “why did I stay?”  Please let me know.  If you have read the first novel in The Sperling Chronicles, Dreams Thrown Away.  I’m sure you asked that question, and maybe even have an answer for Kali Sperling.  Do you?  I’m compiling scenarios, but won’t use your name.  Any insight would be great.  In exchange, I will give you a FREE DOWNLOAD of Dreams Thrown Away on Kindle or Nook.

 I can’t wait to hear your stories.  And no, it doesn’t have to be a current relationship.  You can share something from the past.  If you don’t have a story, but know someone who does, please ask them to share with me.

The Perfect Mother's Day Gift

Moms love a little titillating suspense, too.  Introduce her to The Sperling Chronicles novels for Mother’s Day!  And don’t be surprised if she falls in love with Ashton and his roguish charms and devious ways.  

Special Introductory Offer to The Sperling Chronicles on Amazon!

A forbidden love turned lethal continues in The Sperling Chronicles:  Split Images...Buy both books in the series on Amazon.  Buy the first eBook, The Sperling Chronicles:  Dreams Thrown Away and learn the real truth about Ashton during this special $.99 promotion for the next 30 days.

Best Tacos Hands Down

For the past few months, I have been traveling between two cities for my job and when I travel, I eat out.  Last week I experienced the best tacos I have ever had at a little restaurant in Franklin, Tennessee called Sopapillas.  My colleague and I sat on the open air patio under an umbrella and perused their mouthwatering menu.   Never ever having heard of a sopapilla, I went over the list of menu items unaware of the delicious puff pastry I would soon devour.  I ordered the Mahi Mahi taco and was soon served a delicately balanced, inviting plate of a perfectly cooked fish, flaky moist and grilled in a soft yet crisp flour tortilla.  The Mahi Mahi laid in a bed of chopped red cabbage, topped with cilantro, avocado and kicked with a fresh pico de gallo then heavenly glazed in a cream cheese and jalapeno sauce that made me incredible quiet during most of the meal.  I savored every bite and couldn’t leave a crumb behind.  To make my stomach ache even more from fullness, the two scrumptious tacos were served with black beans tossed with pico de gallo and the most enjoyable, buttery Spanish rice.  It was to die for.    Can’t explain it any other way!  My mouth is watering now as I remember this delicious meal.  And to my surprise, our friendly waitress came back to offer us the desert menu.  When we declined, she said the sopapillas came with our meal and we couldn’t miss out.  I’m so glad we didn’t.  The light, fluff y pastry was perfect though I didn’t think I had room for anymore.  If you are ever in the Cool Springs or Franklin area just south of Nashville, check it out.  The cuisine is called New Mexican and I’m sold.  I will be looking for more Tastes of New Mexico.

http://sopapillas.com/

Dilsa Saunders Bailey is the author of the romantic suspense series, The Sperling Chronicles.  Her favorite past-time other than writing is finding an excellent restaurant.

Launch Party Update

My first Launch Party for the series of novels, The Sperling Chronicles was an outstanding success.  Friends, family, neighbors, and fans all showed up to support me at The Three Dollar Café in Atlanta.  This post is a thank you for being there.   If you were unable to make it, I hope you will be there for the release of the 3rd in the series. 

Just a reminder Dreams Thrown Away, the first novel and Split Images, the first sequel are available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble as well as iTunes in the eBook format for those with eReaders.  Print copies are available, too.  Thanks again for your support and making the afternoon so much fun.  The American Cancer Society thanks you, too for your support as well as $1 of each book sold was a donation for its cause to eliminate cancer in our lifetimes.

Book Launch Party on March 24, 2012

Come share in the celebration of the release of the romantic suspense series, The Sperling Chronicles. Dilsa Saunders Bailey, the author of Dreams Thrown Away and Split Images invites you to join her for live music by The Frame and refreshments on the upstairs patio of the Three Dollar Cafe.

Autographed books will be available at the Launch, but can be reserved on the Good Show Publications website. Reserve yours today and have fun being a part of a good cause. A portion of each book will be contributed to the American Cancer Society.

Hope to see you there!!! RSVP by registering as a subscriber to this site and tell me you will be there!!! And, if you could do me a BIG favor and "Like" my Facebook page.

Five Things I Remembered When I Heard of Whitney Houston’s Death

1.   No amount of wealth can you bring you joy and happiness.  It brings less worry.  You don’t have to worry about breaking the bank to take your family out to dinner.  You don’t have to worry about depleting your savings account for a pair of new tires.  Less worry yes, happiness no.  Feelings of happiness, joy, and contentment are up to you.

2.   The void can’t be filled with food, drugs, cigarettes, shopping or any other addictions.  It can only be filled with a true spiritual sense and understanding of yourself, a full acceptance that you are who you are, and that YOU are the perfect YOU.

3.   Love is the greatest wealth any of us can have.  We should freely spend it and receive it.  Love is a currency that could bail out any failing economy, if we stopped beating each other down.

4.   Talent is something to be shared.  Every person’s light should shine.  Whitney’s light shone around the world, touching souls at their very depths.  She will never be forgotten.

5.   Commitment is the key to living life to the fullest.  Committing to yourself a wholeness that was given to you at birth, a wholeness of spirit, of sound mind, and of good health.  To hold on to life, you must remain committed.

I can only be thankful that I could get up this morning and reflect on these things, and remind myself to stay committed to living.  Sometimes life is so busy we forget our commitments to ourselves and others.  Today, I hope I will continue to be committed to and mindful of all the love, peace, and abundance that are already mine.

  Dilsa Saunders Bailey, author of the romantic suspense series, The Sperling Chronicles.

Update on Good Show Publications October Releases

The original version of Dreams Thrown Away is running out of time and out of print within the next 30 days. Its alter ego, The Sperling Chronicles Part I: Dreams Thrown Away will soon be available along with its sequel, The Sperling Chronicles Part II: Split Images. Order the original now at http://www.dilsasaundersbailey.com/ for that last chance autographed copy of the mother of all things Sperling.

Mama Sperling (Dreams Thrown Away, the original) will be featured at one more book signing: Nubian Book Store in Southlake Mall, Morrow, GA on September 23, 2011 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. There will be reading of an excerpt from Dreams and Split Images on A Live Reading Webinar on Sunday night at 8:00 PM by the author, Dilsa Saunders Bailey. This event will be posted on the Dreams Thrown Away Facebook page.  It’s up close and personal event with several authors who will be sitting before webcams to share the whole live reading experience. Keep your ears open and for an excerpt from Split Images on the Bernice Feagins Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio at 1:00 PM on September 22. Catch more news on these releases, if you can, on one of Atlanta Clark University’s television shows to get a sneak peek at the new cover for Dreams and the cover for Split Images.

Kali and Ashton are fighting to get back out of the box with another Sperling family adventure. Pre-order your copy of Split Images and be one of the first to receive an autographed copy. Pre-orders will be available at http://www.dilsasaundersbailey.com/ and  Good Show Publications.  Both books will also be available in any eBook format your heart desires, Kindle, iBook, epub, and more.