How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?

After a break-up, it's time to be selfish. When I say this, I mean make sure you are taking care of you. Regardless of who is responsible for the break-up, going through the demise of a relationship can hurt. Allow yourself to feel, but don't wallow in self-pity. Continue to live your life and in some cases you might need to pick up where you left off before you got into that relationship.

The question for today is "How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?"

Spanish Lullaby in Stores Today

Spanish Lullaby, the landmark seventh novel by bestselling author Linda Dominique Grosvenor, hits bookshelves today! Don't miss this compelling tale of love, suspense, and intrigue sure to keep you guessing until the very end. See advance praise for the book from critics and readers alike:

"Linda Dominique Grosvenor is back with a powerfully touching story...Spanish Lullaby will have readers going through a range of emotions...I found myself empathizing with Marsia Peterson and cheering her on as she faced some difficult obstacles."
- Shelia Goss, Essence Magazine Bestselling Author Of My Invisible Husband and Roses Are Thorns, Violets Are True

"This book is a real page-turner that will keep you guessing 'til the very last page...definitely a four-star read!"
- Rowena Brew, Armchair Interviews

"Linda Dominique Grosvenor has written a salient novel about love, loss, redemption, and forgiveness...she is a talented storyteller who dives into human beings' emotions without holding back...readers can easily identify with the characters and their situations."
- Mona Lisa Safai, TCM Reviews

Guaranteed to be a bestseller, Spanish Lullaby is available anywhere books are sold.

Get your copy today!

How Romantic Are You?

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How Romatic Are You?

Here's how I scored:

Your Score is 44

You appear to have a well-balanced romantic self. While you may get flutters in your stomach when you meet someone you are very attracted to, you do not let your romantic-self entirely dictate how you proceed. You will ask yourself if there is a chance this relationship will work before allowing yourself to fall in love. Even if you feel a romantic connection is viable from a practical sense, you will not just allow yourself to be swept away.

You do not have many illusions about love. While you may feel a very deep attachment to someone, you know love rarely conquers all. You know successful relationships take work and compromise and a desire by those involved to make their relationship work. Candlelight dinners and words of endless love may be nice, but they don't pay the bills or get the dishes washed.

The middle ground on the romanticism scale is neither entirely safe nor entirely lackluster. However it does not carry the weight of a romantic failure based upon being swooped off your feet. Nor is the middle ground so devoid of romanticism that you feel like you are living with a sibling. Also, there is quite a bit of evidence that with your outlook on romanticism your relationship has a very good chance of succeeding.

New Book Paige's Web

Urban Soul presents
Paige's Web
One woman...Three men...And people say men have issues committing

Read a Chapter Excerpt
After taking a long sip, I looked down on the other end of the table. If looks could kill, the look in his mother's eyes would have had me dead on the spot. Congratulations were given. It was hard to tell which ones were sincere and which ones weren't. The moment I dreaded was at hand.

Alvin and I were walking hand and hand and as we approached his mom, she hugged him and whispered in his ear. His facial expression didn't change, but the spark in his eyes left and was replaced with darkness. I wondered what she said, but I would have to wait.

She stood and said, "Dear, let's have a talk."

"Sure." It wasn't like she was giving me a choice.

"Follow me."

I shrugged my shoulders and my eyes pleaded with Alvin to rescue me. He was either oblivious to my plea or ignored it all together. It became quiet as I followed behind her. She was older and petite, but she was definitely not slow. I increased my pace to keep up with her.

We entered what looked like to be the study because it had a huge oak desk and built- in wall shelves filled with every book imaginable. As a person who liked to read, I was in book heaven.

"Let me see the ring," Mrs. Rivera snapped.

She caught me off guard with her rudeness. "Excuse me?"

"The ring. I want to see how much money my son spent on you."

I held out my hand. She admired it up close and said, "It's more serious than what I thought."

"Yes, we are serious," I stated with a forced smiled.

Without blinking an eye, Mrs. Rivera said, "Ms. Webb. You're not right for my son."

I placed one hand on my hip and the palm of my other hand faced her. "Hold up. I'm not going to stand here and let you insult me."

"I'm not trying to insult you. Why haven't we met you before now?" she asked.

"That's a question you will have to ask Alvin."

"Oh, I know what it is. You've trapped him."

By then, I was livid. I titled my head to the side. "Excuse me?"

"Are you pregnant? I know that has to be the reason why my boy wants to marry you."

My south Dallas roots were about to come out, but I held those emotions in check. "First of all, Alvin is not a boy, he's a forty-something year old man. Secondly, I'm not pregnant. And even if I was, it wouldn't be any of your business."

I turned to walk away. She grabbed my arm and said, "This wedding won't happen if I have anything to say about it."

I jerked my arm away. "Alvin's a grown man. He's more than capable of making his own decisions."

"Not when you keep throwing the Black punani up in his face," she said with venom in her voice.

I turned around shocked. I couldn't believe she had the gall to say those words. I opened my mouth to respond, but I couldn't think of anything decent to say. In my mind I was calling her every name but a child of God. Instead I said, "I wish I could say it was a pleasure meeting you, but it would be a lie."

Paige's Web (ISBN: 1599830299) by Shelia M. Goss will be available in stores this Fall. Pre-order your copy from Amazon.com now. Pre-order your copy now.

Other Books by Shelia Goss
My Invisible Husband
How far would you go to please your family and friends...My Invisible Husband is the tale of one woman's desperate attempt to stop the age-old question posed to all women at some point in their lives: So when are you getting married? To appease her family and friends, 34-year-old Nicolette Montana fakes a Las Vegas wedding. How she handles her web of deceit makes for a dramatic and sometimes comical story. My Invisible Husband is in stores now. To order your copy online, check out this retailer

Roses are thorns, Violets are true
Sibling Rivalry, Betrayal, Resentment...Redemption ...

Roses are thorns, Violets are true (ISBN: 1599830108) is a compelling tale of sibling rivalry at its best. The award winning actress Rose Purdue woos her audience with the drama she brings between the pages. Her twin sister, Violet, shuns attention but don't take her kindness as a weakness These twins are guaranteed to keep the media talking and the readers flipping the pages. Rose puts on her best performance as she attempts to redeem her reputation with the public after Violet gives a tell-all interview to the media.Roses are thorns, Violets are true is in stores now. To order your copy online, check out this retailer

More about Shelia M Goss
Shelia M. Goss is the National bestselling author of My Invisible Husband, Roses are Thorns, Violets are True, and Paige's Web. To learn more about the author or her books, please visit her website. Website: http://www.sheliagoss.com/
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Is It Love?

Have you ever met a man who literally swept you off your feet...from the things that he did...to the poetic words coming out of his mouth...but you're so used to getting hurt that you don't know if your eyes are seeing what is right in front of you or if the man is putting on a show and hiding his true intentions.

When do you know it's love?

Poetry in Motion - Theme "Men"

Since April is poetry month, I will be posting a few poems I've written. Also, if you want to share some of your poems. Feel free to. This week's theme is men--the good and the bad.

This is my tribute to all the good men out there:

The Essence of the Man
© 2007 by Shelia M. Goss. All rights reserved.

Is it his smile that keeps me coming back,
Or is it the smooth sound of his voice?
Is it the smell of his cologne as he walks on by,
Or is it the teardrop I saw fall from his eye?

Is it the way he caresses my body,
Or the way he holds my hand?
Is it how he lifts my spirits when I'm down,
Or seems to know when to be just a friend?

It's the essence of the man.

His walk
Smoother than a panther on the prowl
His hands
Sliding against my soft skin
His fingers
Roaming, making me melt with each touch.
His tongue,
Slithering, lingering, touching my g-spot.

What keeps me coming back?

The lists goes on and on.
To sum it all up, it's the essence of the man.

Guest Blooger at Alison Kent's Blog

I'm today's guest blogger over at Alison Kent's blog. Check it out:

What's In a Title? by guest blogger Shelia M. Goss:

http://www.alisonkent.com/blog/?p=1844

Five Personality Traits to Avoid

This is an article I wrote last year.

FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS TO AVOID
By Shelia M Goss

A realization hit me recently. My natural instinct has been to play the role of rescuer and it must stop--immediately. It made me think of other things that either I or my friends have done that could have saved us a lot of time and energy and most importantly heartbreak.

Here's a list of 5 types of personality traits that you should avoid: If you see yourself as one of these, it's time to reevaluate.

The Rescuer - Do you find yourself trying to rescue a man from this or that and most of the time himself? Enough already.

The Nurturer - Are you his mama? No, so why play the dual role of lover/mama...sounds perverted doesn't it...so stop.

The Warden - Okay, now don't get mad, but having your man on a strict schedule sounds like there are trust issues. If you have to monitor his every move, then maybe he's not the man for you.

The Dog Catcher - Bow wow...need I say more...you know he's a dog, he was dating three other women when you met him, but you still allow him into your heart.

The Landlord - Time is precious. Have fun, but be wise. Why let someone rent space in your heart when you know they are not the one.

I'm sure there are other personality types I could touch on, but these five are the ones that come to mind as I reflect on my love life and those around me.