Friday, December 27, 2013

Don't Drink and Drive - Ever: A Personal Message from Red Phoenix

My car...
We had a wake up call just before Christmas...


A drunk driver hit my car which held my children inside. When I drove up to a ton of emergency vehicles and saw how serious the accident was, I struggled to breathe.

Everyone walked away from the crash. I understand how lucky we are.

If you party hearty on the holidays, I ask that you NOT drive - stay the night, designate a driver, or call a cab.

** Your life (and those you might harm/kill) is not worth driving intoxicated. **

Sincerely ~Red

Friday, December 20, 2013

Phoenix Burning Bright by Michelle Stevens AKA Red Phoenix

I have a series out under another pen name. Why the pen name Michelle Stevens? Because this is a romance (no erotica) and there is a spiritual twist.

This series is a fictionalized version of my romance with my husband back in the 80's:


and now...



The ending packs a punch, it is the culmination of many events in my life rolled into this one tragedy. While the event itself did not happen, the emotions behind it are very real.

It book was well received by several publishers except... they wanted me to change the ending. Well, in fact, I was told to cut off the book once the couple (hubby and I) got married.

My story is meant to have an impact - a positive one - and I am proud to offer the conclusion publishers were reluctant to embrace.


Phoenix Burning Bright (Book 4 of 4)

Before the world of Facebook, Chat Rooms and Blogs, there were online communities called Bulletin Boards…

Beth Lynn is ready to marry The Keeper, AKA Scott Reiner, the extraordinary man she met on a computer BBS. A romantic wedding, a baby and career success are all in Beth’s future. What she doesn’t know is that a tragedy is racing towards her, one that will change everything. Join Beth as she navigates this unexpected turn of events and discovers her hope in the flames.

* The fourth part of Beth’s journey is the most profound yet. The highs of life are hers to enjoy, a sexy honeymoon, the joy of a child and the success in her teaching career. Yet… she is a phoenix and her time to burn has come. She is brought to her knees by events that will ultimately define her. For you see, she is a phoenix ~ her future requires the flames. 



Sunday, December 15, 2013

Winners for Red Phoenix's 12 Days of Christmas!


Here are the winners of my 12 Days of Christmas!!! 

Congrats to all the winners and a big thanks to Marla who counted up all the responses for each day on both the blog and my author page, then used the randomizer to pick the winners.

**Winners, contact me with your address so I can ship out your gift!**

Love, ~Red

1st day: Lauren Grell
2nd day: Dawn La Voie
3rd day: jade (from the blog)
4th day: Nan (from the blog)
5th day: Ashley Bibbs-Timmins
6th day: Angela Romero Rhodes
7th day: Kimberly Hernandez
8th day: Michelle Marie
9th day: Becki Wyer
10th day: Michelle Wiley-Thomas
11th day: Lisa Olroyd
12th day: Iisia Walker