Today I'm going to work on something. For some strange reason my muse has gone astray. Muses are funny like that. When you can't listen to them they've got all the ideas you can handle and then some. But when you're straining to hear them suddenly they disappear. I guess that's normal. My muse took a two year hiatus on me. I did manage OK without her, but my writing just wasn't the same. It lacked the fire I had come to expect from her. But then suddenly she returned with a vengeance. Perhaps she had a romantic getaway with someones male muse and came back with lots of great ideas. Never know with muses.
So, today I'm going to begin the final love scene on my BDSM story I'd mentioned last post. I keep telling myself that it won't be a big deal, just write it. But Bastion and Tawny aren't behaving. They don't want to tell me what's going on...maybe they've suddenly became shy. Don't know. But I'm going to try it. May be surprised with what i come up with. I usually find myself pleasantly surprised with what comes out. Most times I write it through once, without stopping to look and then go back and read it again. There are times when I've been away from a project for a while and when I go back I almost can't believe what I've written. I suppose most writers have that from time to time. It's truly almost an out of body experience when your muse takes over and your just the vehicle of creation. Wonderful feeling that. Amazes me how into my plot I get sometimes. I dream scenes, wake up and have to write them down. I'll be taking a shower and be OMG I gotta remember that. There's a small notebook that stays in my truck(two in my purse), that way I always have something to write on no matter where I am. But I guess that's just the sort of little quirky things a writer does. Most people wouldn't understand us, they think we're nuts when we talk about our characters as though they are real people, but to us they are. And only another writer would hear you say "They won't listen to me." Or "I've got another couple in my head talking to me." and not instantly start calling the folks in the white coats to come and take you away. One thing I can say is this, if I'm going insane at least I'll have plenty of company there!
Have a wonderful day everyone! Talk to you soon!

Hello everyone! Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. I've been critting my CP's latest WIP...I'll tell you all something that chick has some major talent. It's no wonder the folks over at Shadow Fire snatched her up.

Anyway, I woke up to cold, rainy and otherwise, blah day this morning. But that's the joy of Spring...but I do hate cold weather...unless I get to snuggle with the hubby...that makes it worth it.

Okay, so I have nothing major to discuss today...Um..I'll be working on Sweet Temptation and then on my new project which is a BDSM plot line. Excited to introduce Bastion to you all...He's a really forceful Alpha to be sure, and fights me at every turn. lol

OH and BTW...for those of you who stop in for curiosity sake...you all should check out my good friend Kristin Daniels' new video blog over at Fierce Romance (you can also find a link to it on Face Book, got a button at the bottom for quick access.) She has a boat load of talent also. She's got a new book coming out soon...can't wait to read it....have the others and they ROCK! If you've never heard of her...then you should go and check out her site, and all the other wonderful authors I am lucky enough to call good friends, although i don't believe that is all of them lol(address can be found at the bottom also ) Anyway...I'm going to head off into the wild blue yonder...Mom stuff to do today. I hope you all have a wonderful day....Hope it's filled with all the joy and happiness you can stand! I'll talk to you all very soon!

Well, the March wind has finally arrived! Late, but it's here. With it the need to be outside...Spring is my favorite season. It's a time of renewal, when the world wakes up from it's long winter nap. One of my favorite parts is the flowers, the wild riot of colors spread as far as the eye can see. The vibrant green of new grass, the many shades of pinks, blues, purples....My other favorite part is kite flying with my kids. Every spring we buy new kites (the little plastic ones...) and we spend the day outside trying to get them up and flying. Some times we succeed and others they never get air time, but it's always a good time. I love to hear my kids laughing, that happens to be my favorite sound in the whole world.

Ah...just wonderful....except the tornados. I live in a section of the USA that is prone to high activity where twisters are concerned, especially for this time of year.

But even with the storms, I still love spring.

Okay, today was my first full day as a soon to be published writer and I used to wonder what it would be like. As all of my friends got the email that changed their lives I'd think....wow I wonder what that feels like? Will I ever get my email? Well, yesterday I got mine and I can only say one thing. There are no words to describe how awesome it feels! It's like winning the lottery, the publisher's clearing house, and the price is right all at the same time...and then some. I don't think it's so much the recognition (not that it isn't wonderful) but it's more of a validation. A sort of rite of passage that every writer has to take. The submission of your work, the waiting, then the acceptance. It happens. Everyday lives are changed by editors. Just like everyday another person just like me has their dream become a reality.

Which brings me to my thought of the day...Live what you love. Well, right now, this moment in time I am SO living what I love. I have my family (some of them more excited than I am, if you can believe it.) They love and support me no matter what, I have many wonderful friends who have believed in me all along. And truly that is a humbling feeling. To know that someone believes in you no matter what...for me it gives me a reason to set the bar higher for myself, and to expect more of myself. So I'll say good night everyone and hope that you'll have sweet dreams.

Until tomorrow!

Okay, well obviously you've read the wonderful news. That's what inspired my thought of the day. It's all about not giving up on your dreams. I mean, think about it, if i hadn't gone after what i wanted I wouldn't be in the position I am in right now. If I hadn't submitted or 'asked' I wouldn't be at the starting line for the ride of my life and if I had allowed everyone who'd ever laughed in my face about my writing to hold me back I wouldn't have the future that has been laid out before me.

So, I guess the thought of the day is don't give up on your dreams. Don't allow someone to keep you from realizing your true potential and dreams. Because honestly if you do that you'll be sitting at the end of your life thinking "Man, if only I had tried. I might have had a completely different destiny." Okay, this is a short one tonight. Still to excited to think clearly. Tomorrow I'll begin again on the next work. I've got to keep moving forward. But I also want to remember that Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither will the career I dream of be born out of one single acceptance. But it's one heck of a WONDERFUL start! And I have a great feeling about my future. I believe this is the start of an awesome new lease on my writing.

Have a lovely evening everyone! Sweet dreams!

Shadow Fire Press has accepted Secret Fantasy! I'm SO excited I can hardly type. I need someone to pinch me to make sure this isn't a Wonderful dream. And at the moment I'm actually speechless....which NEVER happens to me.
Thanks for the well wishes...And I hope you all have as WONDERFUL day as I'm having.

Okay, I know everyone has heard the old saying patience is a virtue. Well, it is. Sort of. In a way, in certain situations, patience is a way of living. Patiently waiting for the next big break in life, the baby you've always dreamed of being born or even for some of you who haven't yet reached 30, the next birthday. Sometimes, we have to wait patiently while someone we love passes from this life to the next.

The word in itself can mean many different things depending on who is using it. Now, for me, I am presently learning another meaning for the word patience. Wait for what you want almost more than anything else in the world. I submitted my story today and now i have to patiently wait for the results. Good. Bad.

So that brings me to the end of this thought. Maybe we should all have a little more patience with not only others but with ourselves. Because when a person is wait and trying to practice patience, it's not always an easy thing to do.

Have a wonderful evening!

Okay....Secret Fantasy is well on its way to Shadow Fire press....Now I will proceed to freak for the next few weeks until I hear something. Just kidding.
Have a great day everyone!

Well, today is the day! Rejection or contract, a learning experience. I can only hope that the editors a Shadow Fire see something in my work and want to sign me. If not, I'll find another publisher who does.
That's the game. I've read so many times that if you don't have a thick skin in this business, you may as well not even try. I guess that's true enough. Because when an editor tells you 'No, thank you' or the one I've received the most 'Not quite what we're looking for' it stings a bit. Instantly you start to wonder, is it me? Do I just not have what it takes? I suppose we all have moments in our lives when we think that. Be it a situation that depends on your 'talent' or something different. The only thing you can do is try and try again. That's the only thing any of us can do.
So wish me luck, cross your fingers, toes, eyes...what ever you can. I've said it a few times today...I can use all the help I can get.
Have a wonderful day!

Hello. I'm adding my thought of the day a little early because my husband wants to have another movie night.

So I chose this one because today was a day of road blocks. Not because of anything other that outside things. I think that perhaps there were little gremlins at work, maybe it was fate telling me today just wasn't the day...what ever. The point is I won't give up. Because writing is something I can't go a single day without thinking about it, reading about it, wondering about it...well, you get the picture.

The thing is...I think that sometimes we subconsciously throw road blocks in our own way. For what ever reason we try to deter ourselves. Sometimes we have a fear of failure, lack of confidence, maybe we doubt our talent...but whatever it is that stands in our way we have to stay true to our path, we cannot deviate from it otherwise, we let someone very important down: ourselves. And every morning when you get up and look at yourself 'you' have to face what you didn't do.

That's why I'm so grateful for the friends I have. Like today, I had one of those moments. I wanted to doubt myself...started to lose my nerve about submitting my story...but my wonderful CB told me 'No, I won't let you give up' then proceeded to talk me out of my fear of failure. I'm very lucky to have such a friend in my life.

So, I guess I'll leave you with this thought. Next time you think about giving up something you love more than anything else, think again. Because if you wake up and can't think of anything other than that one desire, maybe there's a good reason for it. Have a wonderful evening everyone. Talk to you tomorrow!

Well, my revisions are taking a little longer than I had hoped so it looks like it may be another few days before I can sub to Shadow Fire. Still feeling pretty optimistic though. My CB says that she thinks it has real potential. But then she always says that lol She's really supportive.
Anyway, this will be a short post today. Not much to tell. Snowed in with the kids, and anyone with children knows that this is some sort of cosmic joke. Especially when said children are all fighting off slight colds. In other words, they want to be outside in the snow so much it's killing them and I am the big meanie because i won't let them out in it. Evil is the word i believe my nine year old used. Ah, to be young!
Anyway, I'll be back later to post my thought of the day. Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!

Well, this is my thought for today....little late getting it posted because I had a date with my husband. We watched 2012 and all I can tell you is good grief I'm so glad he was there with me....scared the daylights out of me lol.
Which brings me to my thought of the day picture. My husband is my best friend. And although he doesn't always voice his support I know he's there. My CB is always there for me, and I'm lucky enough to have lots of online friends where are also here to show their support. And honestly that's what makes the world such a wonderful place. We are there for one another when it really matters. Good times and bad a good friend is always there. And I encourage you all to remember your 'stars' and appreciate them for the true treasures that they are.

Well, I'm getting ready to submit my WIP Secret Fantasy (Chris Masterson and Sara Donovan's story) to Shadow Fire Press. Cross your fingers for me and wish me luck! It's not my first submission, and hopefully not my next rejection. My CB and I have worked really hard on it for a little while and believe that it's ready. Maybe I'll be able to post some good news. (I intend to post a link to their website so everyone can head over to the website and check out all of the juicy reads on their coming soon list)
Anyway, I'll be working on getting Sweet Temptation (Maxwell Phillips and Kali Wright's story) I'm thinking of submitting it to Red Sage....Still not sure on that point though. That's the last thing I'll worry about at this point. Their story isn't quite ready to be sent out into the world. So that's all for now. Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

Okay, I've decided along with my daily posts of progress I wanted to try to have a thought of the day.

Well, the reason I chose this one is because of a personal meaning for me. I've wanted to be a writer my whole life, and I guess a person doesn't have to be published to be a writer, but it's (for me) knowing that you have what it takes to make it.

So I want to take the time to tell all the people who have supported me on my journey to this spot or rather moment in time. First of all my husband who's never failed to support me. The ladies who gave me my first taste of Romantica in my first crit group, to the various crit buddies (one in particular who totally rocks!) who've all managed to take their writing to exhilarating heights (So very proud of you all!) I guess what I want to say is Thank you all! Thanks for being my 'hope' that whispered 'Try it one more time." You guys are the best!

This is my very first blog post! I'm glad to be able to leave my thoughts here. I'm working on becomeing a published writer...I can only hope that some day I'll be able to write the words....I've been contracted...on here for all of you to see.
But in the mean time, I'm having a great time learning about myself through my writing. I've got an awesome CB who rocks! She's listed below...you'll have to let her tell you the wonderful news she got yesterday *nudge nudge*
So please forgive the mess I'm still building this blog, and I hope you'll return soon and check up on me....