I've gotten emails and notes regarding my blog post yesterday. A majority of them thought I was miserable because of a NY rejection. No, it wasn't because of that. Besides, a rejection letter is something to be proud of. It's like a badge of courage. You get rejected once, you fearlessly send in another submission.
Thanks for the love I received yesterday. A very good friend of mine told me to stop being a drama queen and buck up. LOLOL! Yes, only she would have the nerve to tell me that and get away with it. It hit the spot, though. I've been walking around with doldrums the past few days. My usual go-getter attitude was missing. No excuses, but maybe I was a little bit hormonal. But I'm okay now.
So my thanks to all of you who took the time to drop me a note. I love y'all too!
Friday, March 23, 2007
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Unproductive
Ugh. Without going into detail, my world titled off its axis this week and I'm helpless to stop it. If I was the type to pop a pill, I probably would have already. Oh, stop it. I'm not advocating drug use and you know it. You only have to look at me to know that I don't have any vice at all. Proof? It's the extra pounds I carry and can never get rid of. I don't smoke. I don't drink. I don't do drugs. But during times like now I wish I did. I'd love a few moments of blessed ignorance or escape.
Professional and personal events in my life have wreaked havoc with my productivity. There I was, writing along, finishing Anton's story (remember him from For One Night Only?) when bam! I was blindsided by a totally unexpected event. And no, I can't divulge it at the moment because it's just not for public consumption. Suffice it to say, I haven't been able to write a damn thing. It doesn't take a lot to derail me, unfortunately, and that's the thing that I really would love to change. But we are who we are, and just like you, I try to do my best. I will bounce back. The bad thing is I haven't yet. But soon.
As for the personal side, my daughter is going through what I believe are growing pains. She's sixteen and a terrific kid. Smart, responsible, trustworthy. She's got a 4.3 GPA in school and handles club softball and honors classes with such aplomb that I really admire her.
As a parent, you want to help your children out every way you can and spare them hurt, pain, rejection and everything else. In short, you want to give them the world and take care of them forever. I'm one of those. But now, I'm learning to let my daughter grow up. Her self-confidence has been a little shaky lately and I'm hurting, folks. I just want to take her in my arms and comfort her. But a part of me is holding me back. She's got to grow up. It's time. I had a serious talk with her and told her that the only person who can help her is herself. She's got to pull herself up by her boot straps and hunker down. Get tough and grow up. It's a lesson for her and quite honestly, I think it's a lesson for me, too. I've got to give her room to work things out on her own. Remember, that which doesn't kill us, only makes us stronger.
These past fews days, I've been walking around tense and grumpy. Every little thing irritated the hell out of me. I found myself wishing that life was easier, that I didn't have all these concerns that stressed me out. That's a big, fat fantasy. I have to deal with it. No escape. No avoiding it. I've had to grow up, too, believe it or not. Now, I just take it one day at a time. My grandma used to say "Sleep on it, child. Things always look better when you wake up in the morning."
She was a wise woman.
Professional and personal events in my life have wreaked havoc with my productivity. There I was, writing along, finishing Anton's story (remember him from For One Night Only?) when bam! I was blindsided by a totally unexpected event. And no, I can't divulge it at the moment because it's just not for public consumption. Suffice it to say, I haven't been able to write a damn thing. It doesn't take a lot to derail me, unfortunately, and that's the thing that I really would love to change. But we are who we are, and just like you, I try to do my best. I will bounce back. The bad thing is I haven't yet. But soon.
As for the personal side, my daughter is going through what I believe are growing pains. She's sixteen and a terrific kid. Smart, responsible, trustworthy. She's got a 4.3 GPA in school and handles club softball and honors classes with such aplomb that I really admire her.
As a parent, you want to help your children out every way you can and spare them hurt, pain, rejection and everything else. In short, you want to give them the world and take care of them forever. I'm one of those. But now, I'm learning to let my daughter grow up. Her self-confidence has been a little shaky lately and I'm hurting, folks. I just want to take her in my arms and comfort her. But a part of me is holding me back. She's got to grow up. It's time. I had a serious talk with her and told her that the only person who can help her is herself. She's got to pull herself up by her boot straps and hunker down. Get tough and grow up. It's a lesson for her and quite honestly, I think it's a lesson for me, too. I've got to give her room to work things out on her own. Remember, that which doesn't kill us, only makes us stronger.
These past fews days, I've been walking around tense and grumpy. Every little thing irritated the hell out of me. I found myself wishing that life was easier, that I didn't have all these concerns that stressed me out. That's a big, fat fantasy. I have to deal with it. No escape. No avoiding it. I've had to grow up, too, believe it or not. Now, I just take it one day at a time. My grandma used to say "Sleep on it, child. Things always look better when you wake up in the morning."
She was a wise woman.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
300
I went to see 300 last weekend and I'm glad to say, I wasn't disappointed. My husband and I, along with our daughter, caught the late afternoon showing last Friday, hoping to avoid the crowds. You see, the buzz about this movie has been such that we knew it was going to be a hit. To my surprise, the showing was sold out. I mean, we got in and found our usual seats. Then came the steady stream of people, men, women and to my surprise, children. I'm not an advocate of taking little kids to R rated movies, you see. I just don't think its appropriate.
The movie was everything I expected. Stylized, visually captivating and of course, aesthetically pleasing with all the half-naked, very buff men walking around with spears and capes. LOL! I've always been a big fan of Gerard Butler. He's on my list of all time hotties. Puh-leeze. Don't even ask me why. Just look at his picture and watch the movie.
While I enjoyed the constant parade of sculpted six pack and thick, muscled thighs--I am only a woman, after all--I did find the movie lacking in some ways. I thought Butler's Leonidas was a bit over the top. He had a tendency to scream which got to me a little. But this, I readily forgive. In fact, I will forgive Gerard anything. Even the fact that he smokes (according to the cover article in Men's Health Magazine.)He's just so hot and sooo easy on the eyes.
It was a good movie, folks. Fascinating and full of stunning visual effects. I recommend it just for the eye candy. LOL!
The movie was everything I expected. Stylized, visually captivating and of course, aesthetically pleasing with all the half-naked, very buff men walking around with spears and capes. LOL! I've always been a big fan of Gerard Butler. He's on my list of all time hotties. Puh-leeze. Don't even ask me why. Just look at his picture and watch the movie.
While I enjoyed the constant parade of sculpted six pack and thick, muscled thighs--I am only a woman, after all--I did find the movie lacking in some ways. I thought Butler's Leonidas was a bit over the top. He had a tendency to scream which got to me a little. But this, I readily forgive. In fact, I will forgive Gerard anything. Even the fact that he smokes (according to the cover article in Men's Health Magazine.)He's just so hot and sooo easy on the eyes.
It was a good movie, folks. Fascinating and full of stunning visual effects. I recommend it just for the eye candy. LOL!
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
I've Got A Release Date, Folks!
I finally got a release date for the third book in my Cyborgs series over at Ellora's Cave. Logan's Fall will be released on April 18th! Yay!
I'm so jazzed. A ton of you have badgered me (good-naturedly, of course *g*) about Logan's story since I announced it's been contracted. Of course, as soon as I get the cover, I will post it here.
Here's the blurb for Logan's Fall:
Dark, disturbing dreams…
Every night Sharra is plagued by nightmares, a confusing mixture of blood and death, of tremendous hurt and grief. Her dreams are haunted by a man she’s never seen before. She doesn’t know who he is or where he’s from—but she knows that he’s her destiny.
The secret lies within…
Logan Mi’an Tar’s past has left him emotionally scarred, his heart hardened by hatred and guilt. He lives with constant nightmares and endures the enormous pain that follows. Until he meets Sharra, who vows to heal him and breach the wall that guards his heart.
A forbidden union…
Fate brings them together. Intense desire—hot, urgent, undeniable—forges a deep bond. But for a chance at lasting happiness, Logan and Sharra will have to fight for a love that will finally bring them both out of the darkness.
How do you like that? I like it a lot! I'm very excited about Logan's Fall. I think it's such a great story of love and salvation--not to mention the very hot chemistry between Logan and Sharra. In the story, we'll also get to catch up with some returning characters, like Jed and Kate, and Tristan and Ava. Logan's Fall also introduces some new characters who will eventually have their own story.
Again, as soon as I get the cover, I'll post it here for all of you. So mark your calendars. April 18th is THE day.
I'm so jazzed. A ton of you have badgered me (good-naturedly, of course *g*) about Logan's story since I announced it's been contracted. Of course, as soon as I get the cover, I will post it here.
Here's the blurb for Logan's Fall:
Dark, disturbing dreams…
Every night Sharra is plagued by nightmares, a confusing mixture of blood and death, of tremendous hurt and grief. Her dreams are haunted by a man she’s never seen before. She doesn’t know who he is or where he’s from—but she knows that he’s her destiny.
The secret lies within…
Logan Mi’an Tar’s past has left him emotionally scarred, his heart hardened by hatred and guilt. He lives with constant nightmares and endures the enormous pain that follows. Until he meets Sharra, who vows to heal him and breach the wall that guards his heart.
A forbidden union…
Fate brings them together. Intense desire—hot, urgent, undeniable—forges a deep bond. But for a chance at lasting happiness, Logan and Sharra will have to fight for a love that will finally bring them both out of the darkness.
How do you like that? I like it a lot! I'm very excited about Logan's Fall. I think it's such a great story of love and salvation--not to mention the very hot chemistry between Logan and Sharra. In the story, we'll also get to catch up with some returning characters, like Jed and Kate, and Tristan and Ava. Logan's Fall also introduces some new characters who will eventually have their own story.
Again, as soon as I get the cover, I'll post it here for all of you. So mark your calendars. April 18th is THE day.
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