What do I say about my first conference? It was intimidating, exciting, stimulating, frustrating, loud and lonely. I think I must have experienced the full gauntlet of emotions over those three days. Made new friends. Put faces with names and met with editors who weren't so intimidating after all. Now the agents, they're another story! Scared me spitless! Why? I don't know.
I had an editor request a proposal and another to request the full of two of my books. I'm sending proposals to five agents. A good conference? I sincerely hope so.
One agent, bless her heart, said my story was too scary and I should target men agents. Isn't that funny? My target audience is women.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Monday, September 18, 2006
What's Your Line?
Sunday afternoon I took some advice from the conference forum and cold-called my critique partner, Dina Nickerson. My words, "This is Cynthia Hickey from Westbow Publishing. I'd like to hear about your book." (Hope Westbow doesn't mind I used their name, but I know Dina plans on pitching to them). Anyway, Dina started giggling. In my infinite wisdom, I informed her she was pitching incorrectly. This just sent her into a bigger fit of giggles. Now mind you, I've never met this woman face to face, and this is the first time I've heard her voice, but we spoke for a good hour about our books, the upcoming conference, life, etc. Who says you need to meet someone in order to find a friend?
My husband says the two of us at conference will be a force to reckon with. Well, not his exact words, but I can't say them here. Now, I've gone from knowing noone at the conference, to having someone excited to meet me. I am truly blessed! Plus, she told me that if my book isn't picked up by an editor at this conference, she wants to know why! Me, too!
My husband says the two of us at conference will be a force to reckon with. Well, not his exact words, but I can't say them here. Now, I've gone from knowing noone at the conference, to having someone excited to meet me. I am truly blessed! Plus, she told me that if my book isn't picked up by an editor at this conference, she wants to know why! Me, too!
Friday, September 08, 2006
The Reluctant Burglar
This is the first novel of Jill Nelson's I've read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. What would you do if you found out your father had stolen millions of dollars worth of rare art and upon his death, it all falls into your lap?
Desiree Jacobs wants to right the wrong her father had done, despite the interference of Old Hollywood style FBI agent, Tony Lucano. As Desiree struggles to right the wrong, save her father's business and clear his name, she finds herself on the hunted list. The Reluctant Burglar takes you along with Desiree through a ring of cutthroat art thieves and into a reluctant partnership with Agent Lucano.
A totally engrossing read. Highly recommended.
Desiree Jacobs wants to right the wrong her father had done, despite the interference of Old Hollywood style FBI agent, Tony Lucano. As Desiree struggles to right the wrong, save her father's business and clear his name, she finds herself on the hunted list. The Reluctant Burglar takes you along with Desiree through a ring of cutthroat art thieves and into a reluctant partnership with Agent Lucano.
A totally engrossing read. Highly recommended.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
My Review of Violet Dawn
Paige Williams arrives in Kanner Lake looking for all the things she'd always wanted. A family. A friend. The feeling of belonging. Unable to sleep one night, Paige decides to take a long soak in her hot tub only to discover the floating body of the resident movie star. Paige does the unthinkable and the town of Kanner Lake is rocked on its heels.
Although I found Brandilyn's "Violet Dawn" a little more predictable than her Hidden Faces series, this book is every bit as much of a page turner. The characters feel real, with human quirks. The villain every bit as evil. This is definitely a book to read when you have a chunk of time. You won't want to put it down.
Although I found Brandilyn's "Violet Dawn" a little more predictable than her Hidden Faces series, this book is every bit as much of a page turner. The characters feel real, with human quirks. The villain every bit as evil. This is definitely a book to read when you have a chunk of time. You won't want to put it down.
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
The Characters Inside My Head
Last night I couldn't sleep. Marilu Hutchins wouldn't stop talking. I'm half finished with my novel "Innocent Justice" and Marilu is insistant I write her story instead. I haven't been able to get into Justice in quite a while. I think I've discovered the reason why:
Marilu Hutchins was forty years old when she awoke and realized the man lying next to her wasn't her husband. Her husband was Tom Hutchins...and she'd killed him.
"Innocent Justice" will have to wait. I'm moving on to "Clouded Vision".
Marilu Hutchins was forty years old when she awoke and realized the man lying next to her wasn't her husband. Her husband was Tom Hutchins...and she'd killed him.
"Innocent Justice" will have to wait. I'm moving on to "Clouded Vision".
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Valley Vista High School Football
My fourteen year old son made history last night. During this new school's very first Freshman football game, my son intercepted a pass and ran forty-five yards. I always knew he was fast. Then, later in the game, the ball is being fumbled around on the ground and he scoops it up at the twenty five yard line and runs like the wind for a touch town. Almost 80 yards! He was positively pumped when he got home. We lost the game, but my little boy made the first ever touchdown for this brand new High School. Yep, I'm proud!
Monday, August 28, 2006
The Good Wife's Guide
Here's an article from the May 1955 issue of Housekeeping Monthly. What do you think?
* Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready, on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favourite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed.
* Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest, so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people!
* Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.
* Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives.
*Gather up schoolbooks, toys, paper, etc. and then run a dustcloth over the tables.
MORE TOMORROW FOLKS! Makes you thankful to live in today's society.
* Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready, on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal (especially his favourite dish) is part of the warm welcome needed.
* Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest, so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people!
* Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.
* Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives.
*Gather up schoolbooks, toys, paper, etc. and then run a dustcloth over the tables.
MORE TOMORROW FOLKS! Makes you thankful to live in today's society.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Lesson 2 - Trustworthy
Proverbs 31 says: The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life.
Are you a trustworthy wife? If the rest of the world turns against your husband, will you remain by his side? A trustworthy woman would never do anything to bring dishonor to her husband's name. She would not list his faults to friends, just to get a laugh.
To be trustworthy is a choice, much like the promise to love someone. Remember your wedding vows?
Ask your husband to describe you in one word. What will it be? My husband said loyal. I'll take that.
Are you a trustworthy wife? If the rest of the world turns against your husband, will you remain by his side? A trustworthy woman would never do anything to bring dishonor to her husband's name. She would not list his faults to friends, just to get a laugh.
To be trustworthy is a choice, much like the promise to love someone. Remember your wedding vows?
Ask your husband to describe you in one word. What will it be? My husband said loyal. I'll take that.
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Creative Counterpart - Proverbs 31 Woman
Did you know that it was Abraham Lincoln who said, "And all that I am or hope to be I owe to my angel mother?"
Many times in today's society and advertising, housewife has become a dirty word. Because of this, women may begin to question herself, her role, and life in general. She may become frustrated.
The Bible tells us that woman was created to be a helpmate (creative counterpart) to man. The largest example of this is the Proverbs 31 woman. A woman who it may seem to be impossible to aspire toward. Not so, these verses describe what happened over this woman's lifetime. She didn't accomplish all these tasks in a day.
What I hope for you to take away from this bible study, is how God sees you. How you can strive to become the Creative Counterpart the Bible teaches us to become. Each chapter of this book by Linda Dillow covers so much information. We won't take each chapter at a time, but pieces. Let's look in more depth at the Proverbs 31 woman. I encourage you to read these verses and refresh your memory.
Before we actually get into the study, I'd like to pose a question. What are your thoughts on a woman's role in this world we live in? Here's mine. Oftentimes, I become frustrated, feeling overwhelmed at all that is expected of me. I feel pulled in many directions. But when I take the time to slow down and see that God has given me all the tools and guidelines in His word, I find the stress of juggling many hats, much easier to do.
We all get frustrated; engineers, pilots, teachers. Are we frustrated because of the job, or because of the boredom of a job done poorly without imagination. During this study, we will learn the joys of being a wife, mother, woman, daughter of the King!
Many times in today's society and advertising, housewife has become a dirty word. Because of this, women may begin to question herself, her role, and life in general. She may become frustrated.
The Bible tells us that woman was created to be a helpmate (creative counterpart) to man. The largest example of this is the Proverbs 31 woman. A woman who it may seem to be impossible to aspire toward. Not so, these verses describe what happened over this woman's lifetime. She didn't accomplish all these tasks in a day.
What I hope for you to take away from this bible study, is how God sees you. How you can strive to become the Creative Counterpart the Bible teaches us to become. Each chapter of this book by Linda Dillow covers so much information. We won't take each chapter at a time, but pieces. Let's look in more depth at the Proverbs 31 woman. I encourage you to read these verses and refresh your memory.
Before we actually get into the study, I'd like to pose a question. What are your thoughts on a woman's role in this world we live in? Here's mine. Oftentimes, I become frustrated, feeling overwhelmed at all that is expected of me. I feel pulled in many directions. But when I take the time to slow down and see that God has given me all the tools and guidelines in His word, I find the stress of juggling many hats, much easier to do.
We all get frustrated; engineers, pilots, teachers. Are we frustrated because of the job, or because of the boredom of a job done poorly without imagination. During this study, we will learn the joys of being a wife, mother, woman, daughter of the King!
Friday, August 18, 2006
Christian Marriage
Years ago, I taught a Bible Study on a woman being "The Creative Counterpart" God called her to be. In the following weeks, I will be leading this study on my blog, with other ramblings in between, but, ultimately, each week will be another posting on this Bible Study. I invite all of you to visit me. God Bless!
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Reading - A Quote
When I consider what some books have done for the world, and what they are doing, how they keep up our hope, awaken new courage and faith, soothe pain, give an ideal life to those whose hours are cold and hard, bind together distant ages and foreign lands, create new worlds of beauty, bring down truth from heaven; I give eternal blessings for this gift, and thank God for books. - James Freeman Clarke
What do our books do? What purpose do you hope to achieve with your writing? Are you doing your best with the blessing God gave you? I pray I am. My goal is to entertain and, hopefully, show someone God's truth in my words. Am I doing this? I don't know. I may not know this side of heaven, but I will continue to write with this desire God has given me.
What do our books do? What purpose do you hope to achieve with your writing? Are you doing your best with the blessing God gave you? I pray I am. My goal is to entertain and, hopefully, show someone God's truth in my words. Am I doing this? I don't know. I may not know this side of heaven, but I will continue to write with this desire God has given me.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Murder, Mayhem and A Fine Man
Here is my short review for Claudia Mair Burney's book:
Claudia Mair Burney has written the ultimate fun book! Lovers of any genre will laugh out loud during the antics of just turned forty, Bell and her blossoming romance with too handsome to walk the streets, Jazz Brown. The tension and interaction between the characters while working to solve the mystery of what appears to be a cult suicide will have the reader flipping the pages fast enough to cause heavy winds.
I had to force myself to slow down so I wouldn't miss anything. Murder, Mayhem and A Fine Man is a must read for readers of any genre. It contains it all: chick lit, suspense, and romance.
Claudia Mair Burney has written the ultimate fun book! Lovers of any genre will laugh out loud during the antics of just turned forty, Bell and her blossoming romance with too handsome to walk the streets, Jazz Brown. The tension and interaction between the characters while working to solve the mystery of what appears to be a cult suicide will have the reader flipping the pages fast enough to cause heavy winds.
I had to force myself to slow down so I wouldn't miss anything. Murder, Mayhem and A Fine Man is a must read for readers of any genre. It contains it all: chick lit, suspense, and romance.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
What To Do About Teenagers
My husband and I have been taking ballroom dancing lessons. Yep, you heard right. Anyway, the first session ended and the group went out to practice what we've learned. Upon coming home, we noticed the second car had two flat tires and a skid mark that started in the front of the house and continued up the driveway. Of course, we immediately thought of our 14 year-old son who vehemently denied driving the car. The next morning, I marched his rear outside and pointed to the signs...The tire was off the rim, hence it had been driven. The windshield wipers were on and the radio tuned to a hip hop station. Now, the car needed transmission work, so I asked my son did he have trouble getting back into the driveway because of the two flats or because of the skipping transmission. He still denied driving it, so being the suspense writer that I am, I asked him which of his friends drove it, cause someone drove, I can read the signs. I said I'd start calling all his friend's parents, because I had decided he drove his friends home in the rain rather than let them walk the two blocks. He admitted to "backing" the car out of the driveway.
The next day, one of his friends, thinking I knew the whole story, bless his heart, let it spill that they drove over to a friends house, noticed the flat tire (they'd obviously drove over something) and said they'd better get home.
Now, I ask you, knowing your parents see the signs and point out every one of them to you, how can a person continue to lie? Boggles my mind everytime. Needless to say, the little darling is grounded. It's a shame, too. Because it's the last week of his summer break. Bless his heart!
The next day, one of his friends, thinking I knew the whole story, bless his heart, let it spill that they drove over to a friends house, noticed the flat tire (they'd obviously drove over something) and said they'd better get home.
Now, I ask you, knowing your parents see the signs and point out every one of them to you, how can a person continue to lie? Boggles my mind everytime. Needless to say, the little darling is grounded. It's a shame, too. Because it's the last week of his summer break. Bless his heart!
Friday, August 11, 2006
First Review for Haunted By Evil
I received my first review for "Haunted By Evil". Check it out! I should have another review in sometime next month.
Haunted by Evil is a book for thrill seekers. Cynthia does an excellent job of keeping the reader's attention during action sequences - I couldn't put the book down until I finished the story. She's done a wonderful job of portraying a very dramatic set of events, along with a nice touch of romance, while sparing us any unnecessary gore, foul language, and sexual content. It takes great talent for a romantic thriller to work without those aspects in today's market, and Cynthia has pulled it off." --Alissa Dunn, author of The Unclaimed Christmas Gift
Haunted by Evil is a book for thrill seekers. Cynthia does an excellent job of keeping the reader's attention during action sequences - I couldn't put the book down until I finished the story. She's done a wonderful job of portraying a very dramatic set of events, along with a nice touch of romance, while sparing us any unnecessary gore, foul language, and sexual content. It takes great talent for a romantic thriller to work without those aspects in today's market, and Cynthia has pulled it off." --Alissa Dunn, author of The Unclaimed Christmas Gift
Saturday, August 05, 2006
New Puppy - Cairn Terrier
Here's a pic of little Casey! He's a cream Cairn. We also have a female Cairn who looks just like Toto. We're all familiar with that dog! Cairn's are the greatest. Very smart and loyal and have the sweetest temperaments.
Friday, August 04, 2006
ACFW Conference
Seems like every blog I go to has comments on the upcoming conference in Dallas. They list the do's and don'ts. They tell you it'll be like one big happy family, then proceed to tell you to be charismatic. As if I didn't have enough to worry about. I feel that when I sit before my appointed editor and agent, they'll be scrutinizing my every move and gesture. Analyzing every word that comes out of my mouth. Is it going to be possible to be myself? What you see is what you get. Most people like that about me. One minute the conference seems to be weeks away, the next only days. Hopefully, and God willing, the next conference I attend won't have me on such pins and needles.
Monday, July 31, 2006
ACFW Conference in Dallas
Seems I have a lot going on with the Lone-Star state this year. Tonight, a Cairn Terrier puppy is flying in from Waco to join our family and September 21-23 is the conference in Dallas. I've never been. First time for me, and I have to admit, I'm a bit nervous. I tend to talk too much when I'm nervous. What if I drive people off? What if they see me coming and run and hide? I'm very excited about all the things I'll learn, all the people I'll meet and I hope, I hope, whoever my appointments are with like me. I mean really like me as in we want your book, like me. I've got a roomie and I've never shared a room with a stranger before. I'm breaking out of my comfort zone all over the place! What will I do with my free time? There are so many questions! Did I mention I can't wait?
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Fun Questions for a change
Here are some fun questions I was sent.
Tired of all of those surveys made by High School kids?
'Have you ever kissed someone?'
'missed someone?'
'told someone you love them?'
'drank alcohol?'
Here are some questions for some people who are a little more mature... ok old folks like us!!!!
1. What bill do you hate paying the most? ALL of them!
2. What's the best place to eat a romantic dinner? P.F. Changs
3. Last time you Puked from Drinking? Never - have never been drunk
4. When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar? There's enough alcohol in the world to get me to do that!
5. Name of your First Grade Teacher? ?????
6. What do you really want to be doing right now? Enjoying some peace and quiet.
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up? A wife and mother who writes books!
8.How many colleges did you attend before you settled on the one you graduated from? none
9. Why did you wear the shirt that you have on right now? Just bought it yesterday!
10. Gas prices? Ridiculous!
11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you where would you go and who? I want to live closer to my parents, if I could take my kids and grandkids with me.
13. Last thought before Falling asleep last night? God Help Me!
14. Favorite style of Underwear? Hanes Her Way
15. Favorite style of Underwear for the opposite sex? Boxer briefs
16. What Errand/Chore do you despise? Moping and bathtubs.
17. If you didn't have to work, what would you do? WRITING!
18. Get up early or sleep in? Depends on the night before
19. Your Favorite Cartoon Character? Mulan. She kicks butt.
20. Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with a girl/guy is?
Carry on a good conversation
21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing? But then it wouldn't be a secret . . .
22. What was your First Car? 1969 Chevy Impala. A putrid green
24. Your Favorite Lunch Meat? Ham
25. What do you get everytime you go into a Walmart? Probably pet supplies
26. Beach Or Lake? Beach
27. Do you think Marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented by people who died at 20? God santifies marriage.
28. Who do you Stalk on myspace? No one
29. Favorite Guilty Pleasure? M&M's and Starbucks
30. Favorite Movie you wouldnt want anyone to find out about? I don't really watch any movies I'd be ashamed to watch with anyone I know.
31. What's your drink? Diet coke.
32. Cowboys or Indians? Depends on if they are hot or not! I grew up with both so I can see pros and cons on both sides.
33. Cops or Robbers? Cops
34. Do you cheer for the bad guy? Nope
35. What Hollywood star do you think resembles you best? Can I make a wish?
36. If you had to pick one cast member of Grey's Anatomy, which one would you be? ???.
37. What do you want when you are sick? To be left alone.
38. Who from High School would you like to run into? My old friends.
39. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now? KLUV
41. Stiffler or Oz? I have no idea what this means
42. Norm or Cliff? Neither
43. The Cosby Show or the Simpsons? Cosby
44. Worst Relationship Mistake that you wish you could take back? Old boyfriend
45. Do you like the Person who sits directly across from you at work? I sit with detention kids all day. Does that answer your question?
46. If you could get away with it who would you kill? I kill people in my writing everyday.
47. What Famous person would you like to have dinner with? I'd have to think about this one.
48. What famous Person would you like to sleep with? I'm not that kind of girl!
49. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose? Yes. When my then three-year old son set his mattress on fire.
50. Last book you read for real? Murder, Mayhem & A Fine Man
51. Do you have a teddy bear? Not anymore.
52. Strangest Place you have ever brushed your teeth? Airport bathroom (I know, not strange, but I lead a pretty boring life.)
53. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go? Highway 101 and head north.
54. How many times a day do you text? Sometimes not even once.
55. At this point would you rather start a new career or relationship? Career. Full-time writing
56. Do you go to church? The Vineyard.
57. Pencil or Pen? Pencil. Mistakes erase better.
58. Describe your favorite Day? Sleeping late, watching a chick-flick with popcorn and a soda, and writing.
Tired of all of those surveys made by High School kids?
'Have you ever kissed someone?'
'missed someone?'
'told someone you love them?'
'drank alcohol?'
Here are some questions for some people who are a little more mature... ok old folks like us!!!!
1. What bill do you hate paying the most? ALL of them!
2. What's the best place to eat a romantic dinner? P.F. Changs
3. Last time you Puked from Drinking? Never - have never been drunk
4. When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar? There's enough alcohol in the world to get me to do that!
5. Name of your First Grade Teacher? ?????
6. What do you really want to be doing right now? Enjoying some peace and quiet.
7. What did you want to be when you were growing up? A wife and mother who writes books!
8.How many colleges did you attend before you settled on the one you graduated from? none
9. Why did you wear the shirt that you have on right now? Just bought it yesterday!
10. Gas prices? Ridiculous!
11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you where would you go and who? I want to live closer to my parents, if I could take my kids and grandkids with me.
13. Last thought before Falling asleep last night? God Help Me!
14. Favorite style of Underwear? Hanes Her Way
15. Favorite style of Underwear for the opposite sex? Boxer briefs
16. What Errand/Chore do you despise? Moping and bathtubs.
17. If you didn't have to work, what would you do? WRITING!
18. Get up early or sleep in? Depends on the night before
19. Your Favorite Cartoon Character? Mulan. She kicks butt.
20. Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with a girl/guy is?
Carry on a good conversation
21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing? But then it wouldn't be a secret . . .
22. What was your First Car? 1969 Chevy Impala. A putrid green
24. Your Favorite Lunch Meat? Ham
25. What do you get everytime you go into a Walmart? Probably pet supplies
26. Beach Or Lake? Beach
27. Do you think Marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented by people who died at 20? God santifies marriage.
28. Who do you Stalk on myspace? No one
29. Favorite Guilty Pleasure? M&M's and Starbucks
30. Favorite Movie you wouldnt want anyone to find out about? I don't really watch any movies I'd be ashamed to watch with anyone I know.
31. What's your drink? Diet coke.
32. Cowboys or Indians? Depends on if they are hot or not! I grew up with both so I can see pros and cons on both sides.
33. Cops or Robbers? Cops
34. Do you cheer for the bad guy? Nope
35. What Hollywood star do you think resembles you best? Can I make a wish?
36. If you had to pick one cast member of Grey's Anatomy, which one would you be? ???.
37. What do you want when you are sick? To be left alone.
38. Who from High School would you like to run into? My old friends.
39. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now? KLUV
41. Stiffler or Oz? I have no idea what this means
42. Norm or Cliff? Neither
43. The Cosby Show or the Simpsons? Cosby
44. Worst Relationship Mistake that you wish you could take back? Old boyfriend
45. Do you like the Person who sits directly across from you at work? I sit with detention kids all day. Does that answer your question?
46. If you could get away with it who would you kill? I kill people in my writing everyday.
47. What Famous person would you like to have dinner with? I'd have to think about this one.
48. What famous Person would you like to sleep with? I'm not that kind of girl!
49. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose? Yes. When my then three-year old son set his mattress on fire.
50. Last book you read for real? Murder, Mayhem & A Fine Man
51. Do you have a teddy bear? Not anymore.
52. Strangest Place you have ever brushed your teeth? Airport bathroom (I know, not strange, but I lead a pretty boring life.)
53. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go? Highway 101 and head north.
54. How many times a day do you text? Sometimes not even once.
55. At this point would you rather start a new career or relationship? Career. Full-time writing
56. Do you go to church? The Vineyard.
57. Pencil or Pen? Pencil. Mistakes erase better.
58. Describe your favorite Day? Sleeping late, watching a chick-flick with popcorn and a soda, and writing.
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Shades of Crimson
Finished the last chapter yesterday. Yahoo! Such a feeling of accomplishment. It's always a bit sad though to finish something you've spent so much time on. These characters will be with me for a while, though as I now have revisions and will move on to books two and three in the Upton Falls Series. Now, to find more and different ways for my hero and heroine to avoid the "bad" guy.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Last Chapter
Well, Shades of Crimson is down to it's last chapter. If I ever get it written, that is. I've been in a funk the last couple of days. Feeling a bit depressed and can't pinpoint why. I'm still gathering notes on the conference, thinking about the second book in the series and not sure I even want to write it, unless a publisher shows interest and I know that's not the right attitude. Haven't written anything on the first-person cozy I started. Also had a story started that takes place in, of all places, Booger Hollow, Arkansas. Yes, there is such a place. Population 7 counting one coon-dog, and goes on to spend time in the now vacated Dogpatch, USA. Will probably change some of that story line. How much of a book can you write that takes place in a closed down Amusement Park? Anyway, I'm rambling, and should do some work on marketing the three print-on-demand novels I have out. Did I mention the Language Arts teacher at the local Junior High absolutely loved them? Still freaks me out when someone says that.
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