You are Invited

Shelia — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:06:19 +0000

Prenupts - A Character’s View

By Guest Blogger Brianna Mayfield

My name is Brianna Mayfield and I wanted to talk to the readers about prenuptial agreements. I signed a lucrative prenupt with Jake. We’ll both benefit greatly if our marriage fails. Odd, I know, but you have to read His Invisible Wife to understand the loopholes. Now where was I? Prenuptial agreements are not just for the rich. If you have property such as a home, inheritance property, own your own business, help put a spouse through school, or a spouse helps put you through school, etc. a prenupt might be something you would want to consider. A prenupt protects both parties involved.

Women these days are making just as much (if not more) money than men, so getting a prenupt before marriage isn’t just something to benefit the man anymore. Grant it, the mention of “prenupt” might make a man or woman run away. Especially if they feel that the mere idea of one is a sign that the relationship isn’t as solid as it should be or that the party requesting the other person to sign one doesn’t believe “in their love” enough. A prenupt isn’t personal, it’s business. It’s a way to protect yourself. In the ideal world, “Until death do us part” would be true 100 percent of the time, but unfortunately divorce does happen–especially if relationships are based on false pretenses such as mine and Jake’s.

Do you believe in prenupts? What if you are the one with the money or potential to make a lot of money? Should it be the deciding factor on whether or not you marry? What provisions would you put in your prenuptial agreement?

Brianna Mayfield is a fictional character. Read more about her in Shelia Goss’ new book - His Invisible Wife. Order from an online outlet such as Amazon.com or pick up your copy from your favorite local book store

Be sure to stop by the blog: www.sheliagoss.com/blog next week as Brianna shares more of her views about love and relationships.

Invisible Love Tour Goes to Absolute Xpress

Shelia — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:25:53 +0000

The Invisible Love virtual tour takes me to Absolute XPress Blog. The topic of discussion is love of course.

Two Views on Falling in Love (or Not)
By Guest Blogger Shelia M Goss

I thought it would be interesting to give you an inside view to one of the main characters of my July release - His Invisible Wife–introducing Ms. Brianna Mayfield.

5 Signs You Might Be Falling in Love (or Not)

1. You can’t stop thinking about him.

Shelia’s view: He crosses your mind throughout the day no matter what you’re doing. He’s part of your thoughts whether you’re sleeping or awake. No matter how hard you try, you can’t stop thinking about him.

Brianna’s view: I think about Jake Banks but its not in the way you might think. If I shared my thoughts, someone might arrest me. Believe me, love is no where in my fantasies.

To read the rest, go to Absolute XPress Blog.

Wordless Wednesday - Peace

Shelia — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:03:32 +0000

May God grant us all peace–even in the midst of the storm.

I’ll Be There

Shelia — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:02:21 +0000

Thursday, June 25th will be a day I never forget. I got news that left me speechless. How do you comfort a family who lost two young loved ones in a fire–there were no words but hugs. Although I only met Annishia (21) and her daughter Ariel (6) a few times prior to their death because of my association with their uncle, I can remember their welcoming spirits and their beautiful smiles. Their uncle loved them dearly and to see his pain and that of their parents and grandparents, filled my heart with grief.

On that same day, we all lost the king of pop–Michael Jackson. The impact of Michael Jackson’s death didn’t really hit me until Sunday. I guess my mind was already dealing with so much. I grew up loving Michael Jackson. I can remember me, Annette & Cordella playing a game we called the Jacksons–where we would each pretend to be one of the Jackson’s girlfriends. Of course everybody wanted to be Michael Jackson’s girlfriend. LOL

The Lord is calling us home–young–old–famous and not so famous. If your house is not in order–its time to get it in order.

After talking to Henry in more detail about his nieces, this is what my heart led me to write. I recited it to their mom/grandmother last night–I’m glad it uplifted her spirits. Although I wrote this about Annisha and Ariel, it can also hold true for the fans of Michael Jackson. I can hear Michael singing now, “Just look for me and I’ll be there.”

Don’t Worry About Us

I know your hearts are weary

And it might be hard for you to understand

But God, our Heavenly Father

Had us in His perfect plans.

If we could speak from heaven’s gate

We would let you all know

How much we truly love you

But it was our time to go.

Don’t Worry about Us

Hold on to God’s unchanging hands.

He will bring you peace and

Eventually you’ll understand.

The way you feel right now

Is natural and we hate to see you cry

But we will see each other again

By and by.

Don’t Worry About Us

Remember our pretty smiles

And one day we’ll reunite again

On the other side.

Going Underground to Write

Shelia — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:51:23 +0000

I’m trying to beat another writing deadline so I won’t be blogging much this week. My main focus will be on completing my next manuscript. (Once I type “the end”, I’ll be making my weekly visits to some of my favorite blogs–I miss you all already ).

Be sure to check me out tonight (Monday, June 22) on the Dr. Maxine Thompson Radio Show at 8 p.m. cst/ 9 p.m. est on ArtistFirst

P.S. - I would like to thank Cheré Coen for mentioning me in her article that was published this past weekend.

Happy Father’s Day - In Memory of Dad

Shelia — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:08:01 +0000

Today and many other days have been filled with memories of yesterday.

Our Teen Voices Interview

Shelia — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:38:29 +0000

Excerpt from interview: Ms. Goss tries her hand in a series that puts Gossip Girls in a setting teens like us are accustomed to with typical drama with friends, boys and parents. Join us as we sit one on one as Ms. Goss introduces her debut young adult novel, THE ULTIMATE TEST and her Lip Gloss Chronicles series.

To read the entire Our Teen Voices interview, click on the following link: http://www.ourteenvoices.com/sheilamgoss2009.html

His Invisible Wife Wins First Award

Shelia — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 04:39:56 +0000

His Invisible Wife has been honored with an EDC Creations Top Books Award.

For a list of other books on the list, go to http://edcmagazine.blogspot.com/2009/06/first-quarter-best-books-2009.html

His Invisible Wife can be pre-ordered on Amazon.com. It will be in stores in July.

Family & Colleagues Pictures

Shelia — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:09:27 +0000

This is the last set of pictures from the Author!Author! Book Festival. Here are pictures of me with family and pictures of other authors during Saturday’s events.

My aunt Hattie (aka Publicist) and Me

My cousin Nikki and Me

Winnie Griggs (Author of The Hand Me Down Family) and Lenora Worth (Author of Code of Honor)

Judy Christie (Author of Hurry Less, Worry Less series)

Sheila Jackson (Author of The Enemy Within) and Crystal Brown-Tatum (Author of Caramel & Cream - Saltwater Taffy and Red High Heels)

Ralph Bland (2009 King of the Book Festival)

Crystal Brown-Tatum (Author of Caramel & Cream - Saltwater Taffy and Red High Heels) and Tracy Carnes (Author of Excess Baggage)

Sheila Jackson (Author of The Enemy Within) and her husband

Pictures of Readers

Shelia — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:18:10 +0000

Shelia Goss’ Book Collection

It was great meeting everyone this past weekend. Below are pictures of a few people who stopped by my table.

Britney & Whitney (Twins who will be reading my book about twins–Roses are thorns, Violets are true)

Britney will be reading The Ultimate Test - The Lip Gloss Chronicles Vol. 1

Jeannette stopped by to say Hi. She loved my book My Invisible Husband.

Latonya heard about me on Facebook. She picked up a copy of Roses are thorns, Violets are true.

A Caddo Magnet High Alumni checking out my books. Paige’s Web caught her attention.

Jasmine and Ellen can’t wait to read The Ultimate Test - The Lip Gloss Chronicles Vol. 1