Kids trying out their aunt's and uncle's kayak's 
The family in the lake while I'm reading on my kindle. A bike stop at the river, "Look! It's a turtle!"
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Back from Pinery Provincial Park and in full force writing mode. We
had lots of fun and I wanted to share some photos with you guys :) I
know they're not the greatest photos, but hubby forgot our camera and I
had to use the phone. Hey, at least we didn't forget the tent.
Kids trying out their aunt's and uncle's kayak's
The family in the lake while I'm reading on my kindle.
A bike stop at the river, "Look! It's a turtle!"
Kids trying out their aunt's and uncle's kayak's The family in the lake while I'm reading on my kindle. A bike stop at the river, "Look! It's a turtle!"
Monday, July 15, 2013
A Pyramid of Projects
As you're reading this I'm likely on a beach :) Or perhaps still sleeping in the tent since this will be published early in the morning.
Yes, it's our annual vacation time to Pinery Provincial Park. I've been going there with the family for the past twenty four years, first as a teen with my parents, and now with my own kids. Our first trip with our first little one was when Alex was only five months old. We haven't missed a year since so this trip really means a lot to the kids. This time though the grandparents are staying back due to work and so they can sit our house.
I'm looking forward to some time away from the computer (although I'm taking it with me to do some formatting). My kindle is full for the beach reading (goal to read 4 books in five days depending on family needs for my time) and I'm soooooo looking forward to the books.
I may get some writing, or at least plotting done for the next book.
I think I'm getting a hang of this juggling between projects. While one book is in editing, I'm writing another one and yet another is publishing which makes it a nice cycle. Sort of like a pyramid.
I'm hoping to finish the one under this name before the end of the month and send it off to my editor. I've been stuck on it for a while now because the other books have been begging to be written. But I have the title and will email my designer to finish the cover when i return from camping. The title is "Racidiuum" and it's a post-apocalyptic, dystopian fantasy which makes it sort of a hybrid genre I guess.
I hope your summer is going well. Have a great week everyone!
Yes, it's our annual vacation time to Pinery Provincial Park. I've been going there with the family for the past twenty four years, first as a teen with my parents, and now with my own kids. Our first trip with our first little one was when Alex was only five months old. We haven't missed a year since so this trip really means a lot to the kids. This time though the grandparents are staying back due to work and so they can sit our house.
I'm looking forward to some time away from the computer (although I'm taking it with me to do some formatting). My kindle is full for the beach reading (goal to read 4 books in five days depending on family needs for my time) and I'm soooooo looking forward to the books.
I may get some writing, or at least plotting done for the next book.
I think I'm getting a hang of this juggling between projects. While one book is in editing, I'm writing another one and yet another is publishing which makes it a nice cycle. Sort of like a pyramid.
I'm hoping to finish the one under this name before the end of the month and send it off to my editor. I've been stuck on it for a while now because the other books have been begging to be written. But I have the title and will email my designer to finish the cover when i return from camping. The title is "Racidiuum" and it's a post-apocalyptic, dystopian fantasy which makes it sort of a hybrid genre I guess.
I hope your summer is going well. Have a great week everyone!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Getting nervous at IWSG
For a full list of participants click here and hop on over to offer your own words of encouragement and/or assistance.
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writers.
If you still have questions about the group, Alex did a great post on Monday at Tossing It Out, so do check it out.
The past couple of months have been a roller coaster of emotions and hard work. We've lost two friends too early (35 and 37 years old ) which put a lot of things in perspective, but I don't think I'm ready to go into more details on that. I want to stay happy and positive, because of a promise. And I will.
So, I have my pre-release nerves all set and ready. But they're good, happy and excited nerves.Before the end of July a new novel under a different name will be uploaded and this time I've done things differently which is bringing up all those emotions. Because I know, deep down, successful novels, even with good reviews, still take a bit of luck. And that is out of my control.
I've sent out almost 100 review / feature / interview requests ahead of time and the response has been amazing and positive. I'm so grateful to all the dedicated bloggers who host authors and help them spread the word.
So, the pressure is on, but it's good kind of pressure because I really love this book and the effects it has on me when I read it.
Is there a way to increase that luck? Have I done enough? What are your insecurities this month?
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Thank you...
I wanted to express my gratitude and sincere thank you to all my fellow writers, authors, bloggers and readers as well as to M Pax, Stephen Tremp, Christine Rains, C M Brown who host Writers for Writers.
I am so grateful for your help and support last week. For a few days, I felt like a Hollywood star! Everyone tweeted and shared the posts - Wow! Absolutely amazing!
This community never ceases to amaze me. Even if we're thousands of miles apart, in different time zones or on the other side of the world, I always feel like you all live next door (wouldn't that be fun?)
At this moment, it's not only my kids, my family, and my work that make me happy-- you all do and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I feel blessed to have found my passion in writing and hope one day to repay my gratitude to as many of you out there as I can.
I am so grateful for your help and support last week. For a few days, I felt like a Hollywood star! Everyone tweeted and shared the posts - Wow! Absolutely amazing!
This community never ceases to amaze me. Even if we're thousands of miles apart, in different time zones or on the other side of the world, I always feel like you all live next door (wouldn't that be fun?)
At this moment, it's not only my kids, my family, and my work that make me happy-- you all do and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I feel blessed to have found my passion in writing and hope one day to repay my gratitude to as many of you out there as I can.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Writers for Writers is featuring me:)
Posting a little earlier than usual because it's a very special day tomorrow (Monday, June 17th).
Writers helping other writers to succeed.
Twitter hashtag: #W4WS
Find W4Ws on Facebook
I'm so happy and honored!
Below you will find a list of tweets and Facebook posts. Any tweet or FB posting will
be most appreciated! You can do just one, two or all tweets / posts. I'll be truly grateful for any. Just copy and paste. Nothing to it :)
Tweets:
Marked Novella
is #Free “You like a bad witch?”, “I like
a very, very bad witch.” http://amzn.to/163Jd0E #amreading #ebook #W4Ws
“There’s
something good about being bad” http://amzn.to/163Jd0E Marked Novella is #Free on #kindle #Paranormal #W4Ws
Marked Novella is #Free on #kindle “Want me to match that scar on the
other side of your face?” #paranormal http://amzn.to/163Jd0E #W4Ws
Like #Paranormal Romance? Try Marked:A Two Halves Novella for Free, a prequel to Two Halves Series http://amzn.to/163Jd0E #amraeading #W4Ws
Facebook:
How do you make a choice when anything you decide dooms your fate? Marked: A Two Halves Novella is a paranormal romance prequel to the Two Halves Series, and it's Free.http://amzn.to/163Jd0E
When your fate is already decided, there's nothing you can do, can you? Read Marked: A Two Halves Novella, prequel to the Two Halves Series for free http://amzn.to/163Jd0E
Thank you everyone! I'm sending lots of virtual hugs your way!
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
IWSG: Keeping Kids Busy
For a full list of participants click here and hop on over to offer your own words of encouragement and/or assistance.
Today's co-hosts today are Sheena-kay Graham, Suzanne Furness, and Laura Eno.
Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!
What does "Keeping Kids Busy" have to do with Insecurity?
For me, a lot when it's summer time. July and August are always very busy months because the kids are out of school. Next month this time I'll have them at home all day, every day for about 60 days! Picture me as Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone (bathroom scene) Ahhhhhhhhhhh!
They're great kids, but they're still kids who walk, talk, watch tv, need food and tend to say "I'm bored" every few minutes.
How am I going to get all the work done I'd planned? Well, the good thing about my kids is that they love to sleep in when it's summer, until 10! So if I get up at 6 that gives me 4 quiet hours of work.
We're also planning to go to the library (where it's quiet) to read so they're not distracted. My kids love the library and I'm counting if we can throw in an activity in there (which the library organizes) I'll get another 2 quiet hours.
And that's where the time stops. Dinner, soccer, swimming, karate.... I can't figure out any other time I can use, because the in between will be housework (blah! I'd much rather write). It's freaking me out!
So, have you figured out what to do with the kids in the summer? What are your insecurities today?
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