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RomCon Visit

on January 24, 2014

An excerpt of Craving Vengeance, a Nick Spinelli Mystery, is up on RomCon! Stop by and comment for a chance to win an ebook. http://www.romcon.com/romantic-suspense-and-thriller/craving-vengeance-by-valerie-j-clarizio


Snowmobiling Season has begun!

on January 12, 2014

Well, we moved right from the hunting season to the snowmobiling season.  I’m not sure which season makes my dear husband happier, it’s probably a tie.  Either way we get to enjoy the great outdoors. We spent this past weekend at the cabin in the awesome upper peninsula of Michigan.  On Friday we just took…


Writing in Pajamas!

on December 14, 2013

Last night before we climbed into bed I told my dear husband that I had no intention of leaving the house or even changing out of my pajamas on Saturday (next day).  Furthermore, I was going to allocate the entire day to writing. I’m not sure he believed me at the time but here I…


Book Signing!

on December 1, 2013

I will be signing books at the Sturgeon Bay Branch of the Door County Library during their 6th annual holiday book sale on December 7, 2013 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., and at Book World in Sturgeon Bay on December 21, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. I invite you to come check out the…


Wisconsin Hunting Season Opener

on November 25, 2013

I spent some good quality alone time in my hunting blind this weekend in the 17 degree temperature.  They tell me with the wind chill factor it was more like negative five degrees.  I guess that explains why my hands and feet are still cold yet today.  But you know, partaking in the opening weekend…


Blog Hopping Schedule

on October 27, 2013

I’m doing a little blog hopping during the months of October, November and December to celebrate my recent releases in the Nick Spinelli Mystery series!  Some of the visits include ebook giveaways! I will be visiting the following Blogs: 10/21/13 – Night Owls (there’s a chance to win an ebook through November 8th) – http://romance.nightowlreviews.com/v5…


Goodreads Giveaway!

on September 18, 2013

Yep, you heard it correctly, I’m going to be giving away two (2) copies of Cookies for Santa, novella #1 in the Nick Spinelli Mystery series. Sign up for a chance to win a limited edition of novella #1. I say limited because as of the first week of September, Cookies for Santa was re-released…


It’s Official!

on September 4, 2013

Cookies for Santa, my romantic suspense novella, has been officially re-released this week as Covert Exposure, A Nick Spinelli Mystery, the first novella in the series.  Craving Vengeance, A Nick Spinelli Mystery, the second in the series, is scheduled for release by Melange Books in October. Covert Exposure takes place during the Christmas holiday season and Craving Vengeance…


StoryFinds Theme Week – Christmas In July

on July 14, 2013

My romantic suspense novella, Cookies for Santa, is being featured on StoryFinds as part of their Christmas in July Theme Week promotion. Please stop by and check it out if you have a moment. Take a look at the excerpt that has been posted to the StoryFinds website and post a comment below, by midnight…


Blog Visit

on June 22, 2013

I’m visiting Rachel Brimble’s lovely blog today. We’re talking about Cookies for Santa (novella #1 in the Nick Spinelli Mystery series). You’ll get a sneak peek at the blurb for Craving Vengeance, A Nick Spinelli Mystery (novella #2 in the Nick Spinelli Mystery series) which is due for release by Melange Books in fall. Additionally,…