Things To Do This Week:
-Get contract in mail. DONE! (Damn snow...)
-Finish Cover Art form. DONE!
-Email said cover art form. DONE...two attempts, but it's on its way!
-Mail Christmas presents to Canada. Forgot inventory list...I'll have to do this next week.
-Tear apart Off The Clock story. Characters are supposed to be OFF THE CLOCK when interacting, not at work! Doing this later today...
-Attend Anny Cook's chat tonight at LRC. It's at 7pm, and currently it is only 2:30 in the afternoon.
-Settle down and get back to work. I may have a deadline soon, and I'd like my MS to be as clean as possible!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Thank You:)
Thanks for all the warm congratulations over the weekend:) I'm starting to settle down and get back to work this morning.
Today I have to mail in my contract and start work on the cover form. I'm also doing laundry; my oldest went on a BSA campout and I think he wore everything he owns in order to stay warm and dry. He had a great time, but the majority of his wardrobe, including three fleece blankets, are wet, cold, and in the laundry chute.
I also need to go to the store and get a few staples, as snow is coming through our area. We're supposed to get 2-3 inches tonight and another 4-6 inches tomorrow night! I probably won't leave the house until Thursday...
Back to reality. I promise no more gushing until my release date is known. Okay, who am I kidding? Anything related to this contract is going to be blog post fodder, ha ha!
Today I have to mail in my contract and start work on the cover form. I'm also doing laundry; my oldest went on a BSA campout and I think he wore everything he owns in order to stay warm and dry. He had a great time, but the majority of his wardrobe, including three fleece blankets, are wet, cold, and in the laundry chute.
I also need to go to the store and get a few staples, as snow is coming through our area. We're supposed to get 2-3 inches tonight and another 4-6 inches tomorrow night! I probably won't leave the house until Thursday...
Back to reality. I promise no more gushing until my release date is known. Okay, who am I kidding? Anything related to this contract is going to be blog post fodder, ha ha!
Friday, January 23, 2009
Somebody PInch Me...
I was offered a contract.
By an E-Pubb, Freya's Bower!!!
I'm new at this, so I'm not really sure if I'm allowed to reveal everything yet, so here's a sample of what was waiting in my inbox when I woke up this morning:
Congratulations! We would like to offer you a contract for your story All She Ever Wanted.
Attached you’ll find a copy of the author contract. Please read it carefully....
Am I dreaming? I just got the 'please revise and send back; if it shows improvement, we'll offer you the contract...' email yesterday afternoon! I worked on it after dinner and emailed it back shortly before 10pm! Who knew she was going to work late?
Pardon me while the reality sets in.
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Okay; got myself under control again. I'm fanning myself; OMG,OMG, OMG.....
As I said, will someone pinch me please? I've only wanted this for oh, say, the past 18 months!!!!
By an E-Pubb, Freya's Bower!!!
I'm new at this, so I'm not really sure if I'm allowed to reveal everything yet, so here's a sample of what was waiting in my inbox when I woke up this morning:
Congratulations! We would like to offer you a contract for your story All She Ever Wanted.
Attached you’ll find a copy of the author contract. Please read it carefully....
Am I dreaming? I just got the 'please revise and send back; if it shows improvement, we'll offer you the contract...' email yesterday afternoon! I worked on it after dinner and emailed it back shortly before 10pm! Who knew she was going to work late?
Pardon me while the reality sets in.
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Okay; got myself under control again. I'm fanning myself; OMG,OMG, OMG.....
As I said, will someone pinch me please? I've only wanted this for oh, say, the past 18 months!!!!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Fingers Crossed!
I noticed the email subject and I forgot how to breathe. Would it be good news? Bad news?
"I really like the new beginning!"
Whew!
My fingers and toes are still crossed. And yes, I'm breathing again.
Stay tuned!
"I really like the new beginning!"
Whew!
My fingers and toes are still crossed. And yes, I'm breathing again.
Stay tuned!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Thanks Tracy!
Another Survey...
Couldn't resist...Tracy posted this on MySpace the other day. Enjoy:)
Are you into anyone? Lol... that just sounds so ridiculous...
Do you put your subject on before you type your post or after? Before
Whose house were you at last besides your own? Mom and Dad's.
Have you ever had chicken pox? Yes; 1st grade. We passed it around the neighborhood!
Song playing right now? No music playing; hubby has TV on. But Linkun Park's Shadow of the Day is running through my brain!
Who are your last three texts from? No text (no cell phone)
What are you doing tomorrow? Writing and reading. Normal Wednesday stuff.
What cell phone service do you have? When I get it, it will be a GO phone. Cingular??
What does your last text message in your inbox say? No texts...no cell phone!
Where were you last night? Home.
Where were you at noon yesterday? Home. It snowed yesterday.
Next vacation you're going on? Lori Foster's in Cincy. Otherwise, sending the family to MN and staying here ALONE! Ahhhhh, bliss!
What's something you really want right now, be honest? A contract for next book. Financial security.
How have you felt today? Ok.
When was the last time you saw your #3? Christmas
Who are most of your messages in your inbox from? Yahoo: Digest loops. AOL? Jan.
Last person you talked to on IM? Jackie.
Are you happy at the moment? Yes.
Who was the last person to call you? Kristy. I really need to call her back...
What brand of shirt are you wearing? White Stag sleepshirt
Do you drool/snore/etc? I've been told I talk in my sleep.
Do you prefer to call or text someone? Call. No cell phone.
What's something you couldn't live without, other than the obvious? Iced Tea, sugar, chocolate.
What's something that will always cheer you UP? Pets, kids, receiving an acceptance email...
What was the last thing you said out loud? 'Your deposit is here." (Referring to hubby's unemployment deposit on the card)
Honestly, do looks matter to you? Initially, yes, but if the guy has a great personality, then it doesn't matter. Some of the best-looking ones can be total morons.
Do your parents call you by any embarrassing nicknames? Dad used to.
Is there a certain word that you always forget how to spell? It used to be 'tomorrow'...always out in an extra 'm'. Now it just varies...or is the cause of dyslexic fingers. I can spell; my finger's can't!
Are there any books in your room? Too many
Do you take too many surveys? No
When it comes to dating, what's your preferred age range? Any age, as long as they're older than my kids, lol!
Do you like to cuddle? Yes.
Where did you sleep last night? Bed
Anything unpleasant coming up soon? I hope not
How many hours did you sleep last night? 8.
What was the last gift you gave to someone? Does a birthday cake count? Otherwise, Christmas gifts.
Are you hungry? Yes
Do you like orange juice? No; can't stand to even smell it.
Do you like your eye color? Yes
When was the last time you played with Play-Doh? ???
Do you have any piercings? Ears
Who was the last person you took a picture with? Laptop Society members at Applebee's.
Was yesterday better than today? We'll see.
Who were you with? Family
What is more important, happiness or trust? Can't have either without the other, so I'd say they're equally important.
Do you even know how to do the laundry? Yes
What is your new years resolution? To get e-published
Do you hate when people smoke around you? Yes; it makes my asthma flare up.
Last time you had a sleepover? Christmas; spent the night at my mom's. At my house? Can't remember.
What's the last thing somebody gave you? New computer
Are you gonna be home alone tonight? No; writer's group, and everyone's home.
Would you go into public looking like you do now? No; I'm in my jammies
Are your nails painted? No
Do you have siblings over the age of 21? Yes
Couldn't resist...Tracy posted this on MySpace the other day. Enjoy:)
Are you into anyone? Lol... that just sounds so ridiculous...
Do you put your subject on before you type your post or after? Before
Whose house were you at last besides your own? Mom and Dad's.
Have you ever had chicken pox? Yes; 1st grade. We passed it around the neighborhood!
Song playing right now? No music playing; hubby has TV on. But Linkun Park's Shadow of the Day is running through my brain!
Who are your last three texts from? No text (no cell phone)
What are you doing tomorrow? Writing and reading. Normal Wednesday stuff.
What cell phone service do you have? When I get it, it will be a GO phone. Cingular??
What does your last text message in your inbox say? No texts...no cell phone!
Where were you last night? Home.
Where were you at noon yesterday? Home. It snowed yesterday.
Next vacation you're going on? Lori Foster's in Cincy. Otherwise, sending the family to MN and staying here ALONE! Ahhhhh, bliss!
What's something you really want right now, be honest? A contract for next book. Financial security.
How have you felt today? Ok.
When was the last time you saw your #3? Christmas
Who are most of your messages in your inbox from? Yahoo: Digest loops. AOL? Jan.
Last person you talked to on IM? Jackie.
Are you happy at the moment? Yes.
Who was the last person to call you? Kristy. I really need to call her back...
What brand of shirt are you wearing? White Stag sleepshirt
Do you drool/snore/etc? I've been told I talk in my sleep.
Do you prefer to call or text someone? Call. No cell phone.
What's something you couldn't live without, other than the obvious? Iced Tea, sugar, chocolate.
What's something that will always cheer you UP? Pets, kids, receiving an acceptance email...
What was the last thing you said out loud? 'Your deposit is here." (Referring to hubby's unemployment deposit on the card)
Honestly, do looks matter to you? Initially, yes, but if the guy has a great personality, then it doesn't matter. Some of the best-looking ones can be total morons.
Do your parents call you by any embarrassing nicknames? Dad used to.
Is there a certain word that you always forget how to spell? It used to be 'tomorrow'...always out in an extra 'm'. Now it just varies...or is the cause of dyslexic fingers. I can spell; my finger's can't!
Are there any books in your room? Too many
Do you take too many surveys? No
When it comes to dating, what's your preferred age range? Any age, as long as they're older than my kids, lol!
Do you like to cuddle? Yes.
Where did you sleep last night? Bed
Anything unpleasant coming up soon? I hope not
How many hours did you sleep last night? 8.
What was the last gift you gave to someone? Does a birthday cake count? Otherwise, Christmas gifts.
Are you hungry? Yes
Do you like orange juice? No; can't stand to even smell it.
Do you like your eye color? Yes
When was the last time you played with Play-Doh? ???
Do you have any piercings? Ears
Who was the last person you took a picture with? Laptop Society members at Applebee's.
Was yesterday better than today? We'll see.
Who were you with? Family
What is more important, happiness or trust? Can't have either without the other, so I'd say they're equally important.
Do you even know how to do the laundry? Yes
What is your new years resolution? To get e-published
Do you hate when people smoke around you? Yes; it makes my asthma flare up.
Last time you had a sleepover? Christmas; spent the night at my mom's. At my house? Can't remember.
What's the last thing somebody gave you? New computer
Are you gonna be home alone tonight? No; writer's group, and everyone's home.
Would you go into public looking like you do now? No; I'm in my jammies
Are your nails painted? No
Do you have siblings over the age of 21? Yes
Friday, January 16, 2009
Thanks Tracy!
Grab the book nearest you. Right now. Turn to page 56. Find the fifth sentence. Post that sentence along with these instructions on your blog. Don't dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.
"This was one of Pete's older motors, as he built it well before Chevy came out with the ZR1"
Sorry...the closest book at hand was my husband's Street Rodder magazine!
Trying to stay warm today...it is now up to 10 degrees!
"This was one of Pete's older motors, as he built it well before Chevy came out with the ZR1"
Sorry...the closest book at hand was my husband's Street Rodder magazine!
Trying to stay warm today...it is now up to 10 degrees!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Is This Idiot Serious?
Saw on the news that a man who is going through a nasty divorce wants his soon-to-be ex-wife to give back the kidney he gave her.
WHAAAAT??
How stupid is this? It's not like you can just cut it out and give it back!
'She cut out his heart, so now he wants to cut out her kidney," joked the anchoman.
Yes, I believe that if the woman breaks off the engagement, she should give back the ring. But if HE calls it off, she should keep it, unless it was a family heirloom or something.
But a body part?
No way.
WHAAAAT??
How stupid is this? It's not like you can just cut it out and give it back!
'She cut out his heart, so now he wants to cut out her kidney," joked the anchoman.
Yes, I believe that if the woman breaks off the engagement, she should give back the ring. But if HE calls it off, she should keep it, unless it was a family heirloom or something.
But a body part?
No way.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Reader Questions and Answers
A few questions were raised on The Deadly Vixens, concerning e-pubs vs print. Specifically, have I ever read a book so badly written it made me want to stop buying e-books?
The answer, of course, is a heartfelt NO; I don't think I'll ever stop reading, either print or e-books!
I have had to question my taste in reading material, however!
Case in point: I read two books by a certain author and actually thought, 'Why the hell did they feel the need to write this?' To me, it would have been a story better suited to Hustler magazine, or some other forum. There was really no romance; no HEA; and no, you're not going to drag the author's name nor the publisher out of me. I will not read any more of this author's work, even while this particular author is gaining popularity. Maybe if I read another couple of excerpts which grab my attention, I'll give them another chance. After all, maybe it was a fluke, and the subsequent books are nothing like the first two?
There's another series I've read two books of, and was not impressed with either the storyline or the plot. However, both books have been nominated for awards. So does this mean my taste in reading material is questionable, that I cannot discern a good book from a bad one? Or it it strictly personal choice? After all, there are Academy Award winning movies which I found extremely boring!
But just because the mass readers and critics love a certain book does not mean I'll necessarily like it. And no, I won't stop reading books just because I stopped reading a particular author or story.
Update on Edits:
Keep your fingers crossed; I just sent the MS back for approval! I'll let you know what happens!
The answer, of course, is a heartfelt NO; I don't think I'll ever stop reading, either print or e-books!
I have had to question my taste in reading material, however!
Case in point: I read two books by a certain author and actually thought, 'Why the hell did they feel the need to write this?' To me, it would have been a story better suited to Hustler magazine, or some other forum. There was really no romance; no HEA; and no, you're not going to drag the author's name nor the publisher out of me. I will not read any more of this author's work, even while this particular author is gaining popularity. Maybe if I read another couple of excerpts which grab my attention, I'll give them another chance. After all, maybe it was a fluke, and the subsequent books are nothing like the first two?
There's another series I've read two books of, and was not impressed with either the storyline or the plot. However, both books have been nominated for awards. So does this mean my taste in reading material is questionable, that I cannot discern a good book from a bad one? Or it it strictly personal choice? After all, there are Academy Award winning movies which I found extremely boring!
But just because the mass readers and critics love a certain book does not mean I'll necessarily like it. And no, I won't stop reading books just because I stopped reading a particular author or story.
Update on Edits:
Keep your fingers crossed; I just sent the MS back for approval! I'll let you know what happens!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Last Day of Vacation
Returned the 'grandkids' yesterday, and am now involved in 'Operation Reclaim The House', ha ha:)
Time to take down the Christmas tree and outside lights;
Time to put away the new toys and quietly dispose of last year's broken ones;
Time to relax and watch Kung Fu Panda (or any other movies acquired last week) before I return to my writing schedule;
Time to readjust to the spouse being home, as he was officially laid off from the pipeline Friday afternoon.
What are you up to? Did you take any time off during the holidays, or did you work through them?
Condolences to the Travolta family; I cannot imagine losing a child.
Time to take down the Christmas tree and outside lights;
Time to put away the new toys and quietly dispose of last year's broken ones;
Time to relax and watch Kung Fu Panda (or any other movies acquired last week) before I return to my writing schedule;
Time to readjust to the spouse being home, as he was officially laid off from the pipeline Friday afternoon.
What are you up to? Did you take any time off during the holidays, or did you work through them?
Condolences to the Travolta family; I cannot imagine losing a child.
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