In my book, Carpe DiEmily, the main character, Emily, writes a bucket list to complete in a year. On her list are such wild things as skinny dipping, having a one-night stand, and running with the bulls in Pamplona. It's gotten me thinking about my own bucket lists, past and present. Before I get into my current list, here are some of the things I've already done (items marked with asterisks are the same as Emily's in the book):

Completed Bucket List Items:

1.) See the Rose Parade live

2.) Learn how to scuba dive

*3.) Parasail 

I recently had the honor of being asked to do an interview and guest post on ChickLitGoddess.com.

There is a little "chain letter" writer's game going around the 'net lately called the "look challenge". Becca Hamilton tagged writers who she thinks are awesome, and luckily I was on that list. The idea is that when you open your book, you'll search for the first use of the word “look” and post the paragraphs surrounding it. So here is mine...