Movie Time!

I'm hoping to see this sometime. Thought about this Sunday and then remember it's Easter. LOL!

Thankful Friday: That I have an outlet for my imagination that doesn't require anything illegal.

My Daughter's College Friends

I got tickled by this. My youngest has a friend who's a riot. Check it out.

The Beautiful Men In My [Dream] Life

Yes, I'm a dirty old woman. All of these men are younger than me, but they're gorgeous. Can you name them all? I bet you'll have a problem with the first one. I promise. They're all famous.

For Aspiring Authors

For those interested in the journey of unpublished to published author, check out my friend's blog. Christy Reece's first book is coming out April 28, followed by the second one in May and the third in June. They're awesome. I promise.

It Takes Time

I was thinking this evening how time stands still when you're waiting for editors and agents to answer queries and partials. I understand they're swamped and I wouldn't ever think of bothering them. But it gets so old.

Yeah, I know about it being okay on requested material (the partial) to send them an email (if they say it's okay on their website) or call them, but I've done it in the past with no results. So I wait six months and move on. And, yes, I'm writing on a new book the whole time but, hey, I'm on number nine and it's getting a little crazy. Of course, I believe I've improved with each book. Then again, I know a lot of authors who have improved with each PUBLISHED book. What the hey?

Like I said on FaceBook, "Time stands still when you're unpublished. That is, until you look at the calendar and a year has flown by with no results. I'll be perky tomorrow."

So I'll see you tomorrow.

Sayings To Inspire

I like how Dove chocolates have little sayings in the wrapper. Today I got one that read, "Forget the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey instead."

Come On Over

It's that time again. I've blogged over at Romance Magicians!

Feeling Pretty

Got a new hairdo and feeling pretty. Several people at work said they liked it. A couple raved. Some didn't say anything including my hubby. Smart man. And a few (mostly men) said, "So you cut your hair, huh?" LOL! It's not THAT short.

Well, I'm thankful I was daring enough to try something new. Maybe sometime this weekend I'll take some of pictures of myself and post. Then again, maybe not. LOL!

Contest News For Published Authors

They announced the winners of the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence yesterday. Click here to check it out.

So There!

Years ago, I lived with depression so horrible, it touched so many parts of my life and the people I loved. I never want to go through it again. Like an alcoholic I have to fight the feeling every day and remind myself to be grateful for everything and everyone in my life.

The other day I had a little bout. The darkness pulled at me wanting me to stay inside the house, trying to keep me in bed, telling me not to go to work. Don’t go to the chapter meeting. Don’t think. Don’t feel.

Well, I recognized that vicious cycle and decided to pull out a pad and write everything pulling me down, my perceived failures, mistreatments, and shortcomings, anything I would dredge up during those times. After filling in several pages (neatness didn’t count) I balled up the paper and threw it in the garbage can.

THERE!

I felt so much better. Sometimes to feel better you have face those demons. And the best way for a writer to do it is to write. Maybe a list or maybe the best damn book you can write.

Well, I’ve done one, now it’s time to do the other.