Author Archives: Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

About Carol Burnside / Annie Rayburn

Carol Burnside is an award-winning author who also writes as Annie Rayburn. Carol is traditionally published in short stories. Annie is e-published and self/Indie published. Her latest release from Red Sage is Bittersweet Obsessions (June, 2011), an erotic romance with light sci-fi and paranormal elements. Learn more about Annie and her “sizzling romance that tugs at your heart” at www.AnnieRayburn.com.

Here and there on 5-9-13

Posted on May 9, 2013

I’m blogging on PFHT today about NaNoWriMo not being my bag. Not even remotely. Don’t know what NaNoWriMo means or why I’ve tried it? Pop over and check out my post. Who knows? It might be right up your alley.

Posted in Carol Burnside, Everyday blather, Going Places, Here at home | Tagged blogging, PFHT | 1 Comment

Not even remotely romantic: Let’s Talk Feet

Posted on April 28, 2013

I’m betting ‘feet’ is a subject you won’t see much on a romance writer’s blog because (in my opinion) there’s not much about them that contributes to romance. But I’m not letting that stop me. Toes, heels, ball, and arch. … Continue reading →

Posted in Annie Rayburn, Carol Burnside, Everyday blather, Here at home | Tagged feet, pain, podiatrist, romance | 6 Comments

New pics of pup!

Posted on April 27, 2013

Puppy update! Here’s Sophie as she looked on Monday. Compared to two weeks before: Can you tell a difference? I can. Her ears are longer as is her body, the shape of her head is more Spaniel defined and her fur … Continue reading →

Posted in Annie Rayburn, Carol Burnside, Everyday blather, Good News, Here at home, Pics | Tagged Bentonville, Cockalier, Crystal Bridges Museum, dogs, gardening, Houlihan's, Normal Rockwell, pets, puppy, Sophie, Writing | 4 Comments

“Cockalier” pup steals my heart

Posted on April 9, 2013

We visited this little girl’s home kennel Sunday, met her mom and dad and siblings, and fell in love. Isn’t she adorable? Continue reading →

Posted in Annie Rayburn, Carol Burnside, Everyday blather, Pics | Tagged Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cockalier, Cocker Spaniel, pets, pics, puppy | 6 Comments

Smexy Snippit: Cisco and Julia (Adult content)

Posted on March 16, 2013

He closed the distance between them, taking possession of her mouth as if he’d been starving for a taste of her Continue reading →

Posted in Annie Rayburn, Books, Carol Burnside, Everyday blather | Tagged Cisco & Julia, erotic romance, excerpt, Smexy Snippit, Sunset Beach Sizzle, Tropical Heat series | 8 Comments

Here and there on 3-12-13

Posted on March 12, 2013

I’m blogging on PFHT today about Spring and getting caught unaware. Hint: The Phoebe’s are back! Come on over and join in the conversation.

Posted in Carol Burnside, Everyday blather, Going Places, Here at home | Tagged blogging, PFHT, Phoebe's, spring

Today’s #WWoW! A Change of Scenery

Posted on March 6, 2013

A Smart & Savvy Group of Authors who write a weekly feature for their blog -Writer’s Words of Wisdom- each Wednesday. The goal is to impart what we’ve learned about writing, editing, getting published, book promotion, and more along the way. … Continue reading →

Posted in Annie Rayburn, Carol Burnside, Everyday blather, Going Places | Tagged Cabins For You, change of scenery, getaway, Pigeon Forge, retreat, Tennessee, tips, Treasured Times, Writing, writing advice, WWoW | 3 Comments

Gr8 Smokie #Mtns #amWriting #Getaway !

Posted on March 2, 2013

I’m spending a few days in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee with some writer friends. We’re having a blast in our rustic Cabins For You getaway, though some would find our outing to be low-key. The area has numerous attractions … Continue reading →

Posted in Annie Rayburn, Carol Burnside, Everyday blather, Going Places | Tagged Cabins For You, friends, getaway, retreat, Smoky Mtns, welcome, writers, Writing | 2 Comments

Cedarwoods Espresso “Beau” 2001-2013

Posted on February 19, 2013

Yesterday was a sad, sad day. Since I can’t seem to write about it and see at the same time, I’m going to post here what Hubby sent to his hunting buddies, the Pudelpointer breeder and some who’d hunted over Beau. … Continue reading →

Posted in Annie Rayburn, Carol Burnside, Everyday blather, Here at home | Tagged Beau, death, grief, hunting dogs, pets, Pudelpointer, sad sad day, sentiments | 9 Comments

A Day for Romance

Posted on February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!!! Remember to do something out of the ordinary today to show your special someone how much you love them. Keep the romance alive!