I am back....

Hello my awesome readers, fellow bloggers and amazing authors...

I have been quiet on the blog for the last few months.  I am finally moved into my new house, and now the hefty task of unpacking the many boxes in upon me.  I've missed my blogging and I've missed my reading!!!  I can not wait to get back to it.  I already have two books in my kindle right now ready for me to sit and read. I will have my tea at the ready and a good blanket.

I also have started another little buisness of my own.  I crochet in my spare time, and that has also taken what time the moving hasn't.

I'm still here, and can't wait to get started up blogging again!!

If I have a book in my hand...

.... don't talk to me!!  I was talking to an author friend of mine (LP Dover, that would be you!!) about this.  I finished her book Love's Second Chance (OMG, AMAZING!) last night, and I was telling her how my HB came in while I was just finishing up.  Of course... because I'm reading, that gives him the perfect opportunity to starting talking to me.

Now, if you're an avid reader like me, you don't like being disturbed while you're reading.  I know I don't... if fact, I'm known to get nasty if I'm in my reading zone and get yanked out of it by someone (usually HB) to talk!  My children are one one thing... they are almost always asking for food to be made, so I know that can't get nasty at that.  HB is a totally different story altogether.  When it's obvious that I'm reading or writing for that matter, I'm in a zone.  I'm in total concentration mode and if I lose that, I can't get back there.

Last night, he came home from his meeting, and proceeded to tell me how it went.  While I'm trying to read over what he's saying, because I'm in my zone... my head is in North Carolina with the characters from the book, and he then gets nasty with me because I'm not listening to him.

Seriously.... REALLY?!?!?!

That's when I want to hold up whatever I'm reading and be like... DUDE, WHAT AM I DOING RIGHT NOW??!?!?

I love my husband more then anything, but there are times I just have to shake my head!

Sick little boy on the mend....

So, Dylan, my little man was sick over the weekend.  Sunday he ended up throwing up on my bed, which then caused the rest of the evening with me doing laundry.  My poor little man... I feel horrible when he's sick like this.  Didn't really like washing my duvet and duvet cover, as well as the couch cushion covers, but they needed to get done.

He stayed home yesterday, as he still had a fever and threw up yesterday morning, but he's better today!

Now, I'm just hoping his older brother doesn't get it.  That's all I need.

My Resolutions This Year!!

Well, my first big one is to finish my book!!  I wanted it to be done by the end of 2012, but that didn't happen.  So, my sights are now on 2013 to get it finished!!  I'm hoping to be editing by this time next year!!  Crossing my fingers...

Also, I gained some weight back through the Christmas break, that I need to get back off!!  So, I'm back on my diet as of yesterday.  Hoping it will come off pretty quick.  It's hard to say no to chocolate at Christmas!!

What are everyone's resolutions this year??

More Changes to the Book...

Yes, there are more changes.  Right now, I'm attempting to find the time to change a whole scene around.  Because of the changes with Jill being pregnant, now there are scenes that need to flow to fit the storyline.

I'm getting frustrated...

It's not the scene itself.  That is fine.  I have it in my head, ready to be typed or written out.  It's the time thing that is alluding me right now. I have no time to sit down with my laptop and actually write anything out!!  Whenever I do sit down, within five minutes someone needs something.

Also, I'm thinking of putting another excerpt on the book up on the blog.  I'm waiting until I have it all flowing right and making sense before I post anything more.  It has to be almost perfect before I post for all to see!!  So, it may be awhile before I post anything.  Just because the time thing is so elusive right now! My three boys are demanding!  The two little ones and the big one!!

Well, I'm off... we're helping Colin make a longhouse for his school project!  The boys are going to be hunting for sticks when they get home.  Crossing my fingers that the rain stays off until then.

Disappointed in myself...

The first weekend in a long time that I was offline, and I didn't get one word written.  At all!!

I'm so disappointed in myself... I feel like I let down my characters by not writing this weekend.  I'm determined to write tonight, just because I haven't taken the time that my book deserves.  My characters have talked to me a lot, so I know there is so much to be written!  If only I had three more hours in the day to work on it!!  I would get lots done then!!

I'm off now... heading to the daycare to pick my crazy little man!!  Then home to make dinner.  After that, then my laptop gets opened and I lose myself in the book.  If my children allow it that is...

It's a little post today... hoping I can get on later today maybe to post more!!

Another Week Started...

It is another Monday, and here I am.. back at work.  The boys have gotten through their first full of week of school, although Dylan is taking a little bit to get back into the swing of things.

I've tried to get writing, but I've been coming down with a head cold for the past few weeks.  I had a sore throat for the past few days, and today my head is getting foggy.  It's only a matter of time before it's full blown.

Also, I'm taking a little break on reading for a little bit.  I read four or five books for the month of August, and it got me burnt out on it.  Don't get me wrong... great books were read, but I was losing sleep reading them.  Now, I'm going to pace out my reviews.  Not have so many due in one month.  I also want to focus on my book.  It's hard to write when I know there is a review due in a couple of days.

There is one book that is out that I'm going to buy today.  I didn't know it came out at the beginning of the month, so I'm going to head on over to Barnes & Noble.  I went there on Friday, but I don't really need a reason to go in there... I love going in there.  It is my version of Heaven...

Also, there is the usual to be done around my house.  I have a mountain of laundry that needs to be done, that I just could not do this weekend.  I just didn't have the energy.  I need a laundry fairy to come and do it for me... plus the folding and putting away.  I would love that!!!

Busy Month Coming Up!!

August 1st was the start of a very busy month for me this month!  I'm part of three... yes three blog tours this month, and have three books to read for review!  I know I can do it!!

I'll be reading, so that means writing will be put to the side, but that's ok!!  I'm in the middle of a rough scene, and this just gives me time to think about it more!  My villain has changed his mind on who he wants for his next victim, and I'm hating him for it.  Just because who he picked is such a sweet person, and there's nothing I can do to warn her.  Yes, I am that invested in my characters!  She's one of my favorites... So, I'm taking my time writing the scene of him starting to stalk her.

It is Thursday today, and that means one more day until the weekend!  My MIL gave her deck, so Nick is going to be working on that this weekend.  At least I hope he is.  He just has to go pick up the lumber for it from MIL's garage, and then replace our current deck that is rotting.  Also means I have to do some cleaning in my dining/sewing room, as that's where he's going to be walking through to get to the deck.  Nothing major, just moving around some books... many books.... and tidying my sewing stuff up.

Also, I'll try and get some writing in this weekend, as I know I won't be able to focus on it much in the coming weeks.  Trust me, I've fought the villain on this decision, but he's adamant about it.  He's fighting me back, which means I have to go with him.  Why does he have to be so evil?!?!  Sigh...

You'll be seeing lots of posts from in the coming weeks!  A few reviews, an interview and another giveaway!!  That's three that I will have going on!!!  I'm excited about it!!  Just because the books that are being given away are great!!!

Happy Independence Day!!

Happy Independence Day to all my American Friends and Family!!!  I hope it's a safe and happy holiday for everyone!!

I am spending it quietly today, with my family.  Which is the best way to spend it!!!

My WriCha Story is up!!!

Please head on over to Zoe's blog and read my Challenge story!!  She posted my story first, which makes me so happy!  I'm also really nervous about it, as again sharing my writing is terrifying to me.

Here is the link to Zoe's Blog, so you can go and check out my story!!!  Please comment at the end, letting me know what you think!!!

ZOE'S CORNER

Also, it is Canada Day today!!  I'm wishing Happy Canada Day to all my family and friends in Canada today!  I wish I was there to celebrate with everyone!!

Challenge Story is Finished and Sent!

So, did the final read through last night, and sent it off to Zoe for the Writer's Challenge!  I posted her badge on the blog, which looks amazing!!!

I'm very proud of myself that I was able to finish this!  My big worry was if I would be able to push myself to do it, and I'm so happy that I did.  There were things that had to be let go around my house, but I was finishing this story hell or high water!  Nothing was going to stop me from writing it!

What I love about the story I wrote was that I have now found my next book!  I don't really know where it's going to go for now, but I know I'm going write it.  I love where it was going for the challenge, and I'm dying to see where it's going to go once it's a book!!

As a way to congratulate myself, I went and got my nails done this morning!  I got a set of nails on, and got myself a pedicure!  My feet were thanking me once I walked out, and I even got some cream for them, as they are really dry.  I haven't had one in two years.... I know I know... my feet deserve better then that!  It's hard to focus on myself with two boys who need everything!

Now, I'm going to start focusing on my current book, and Jill and Bryan!  Right now... it's time for bed for me.  I'm hearing thunder right now, so I'm hoping the boys don't wake up.  If so, it's going to be a long night....

I'm finally done!!!

Well, short of doing some editing to it, my writing challenge is done!!  I am so proud of myself, as I was convinced I would not be done it by now!!  I finished it last night, and am going to work on it tomorrow during the day and tomorrow night.

Also, this is going to be my next book!  Shortly after I started writing it, I made the decision to make a book series out of it.  I love the way it's going, and am already loving the way the story is talking to me.  I can not wait until I can delve deeper into it and the characters.

Now that I'm done, I can focus on my current book that I'm working on.  From the way my two characters were talking to me last night, they've missed me.  I didn't get to sleep until almost midnight because they would not leave me alone.  Them, and my two characters from my next book.  It was crazy in my head last night!! There are days I would like my head to be quiet, but I'm convinced will never happen!

Now... if only I could think if a title for my story....

Happy 4th Birthday Dylan!!

Happy Birthday to my little man Dylan.  He is four today, in fact he will be four at around 3:30pm.  He's growing so fast, and I do miss the days when I would be up watching Zumba ads at two on the morning with him sleeping on my chest.  Makes me want to keep him like that forever.

I know that I can't; I know that he, along with his older brother, are going to grow up into men.  One thing will never change though... he will always be my baby.  Even when he's 80, he will always be my baby boy.

Dylan a few hours old after he was born.  

His monster costume last year!  He looked so damned cute!!!!

I'm Still Here...

It's me!  Just wanted to post that I'm still here.  I haven't left!

I've been pretty busy.  Between dealing with both of the boys being sick, my HB being sick, and ME being sick... twice.. with the same headcold, it's hard to focus enough to post anything.  I'm coming down with ANOTHER cold, that I thought was allergies, but it's not.

I have been writing, which I'm thankful for!  I'm working on the changes still, and working them into the storyline slowly.  There's so much that I've written, it's going to be interesting to see how this twist affects everything and everyone!  Plus, I'm still working on my Writer's Challenge, and I love where that's going.  In fact, I love it so much, that I've already chosen this genre as my next book!  Hard to think about doing a second one, when the first one isn't close to being done, but I am!!

Plus, I'm reading Passion by Lauren Kate, for my book club with my cousin.  There is only two of us in it right now, but that's enough for me!  We love this series, and can not wait until Rapture comes out NEXT WEEK!!!!  Sooo happy!!!

Other then my normal routine, that's pretty much what's going on.  Nothing outstanding, but I'm still here.  I love the way my book is coming along, and I love the way my writer's challenge is coming along, plus reading... I'm happy!!

Nick is looking into buying a cabin, so that's just another place for me to sit, write and relax.  I love the idea of going out to the country, where no one can reach us, and sit and relax.  If I can read or write, I'll be happy!  It doesn't take much...

Sick again!!

There has to come a point where I will go more then about a week and a half before another cold gets me.  I just over having a cold that took my voice for two weeks, and lasted over a month!  This one started last week, and hit me full force on Mother's Day.  So, Happy Mother's to me....

I haven't gotten a full night's sleep in three days because I haven't been able to breathe, and forget any writing whatsoever!! I've tried the last few days, and my focus has been absolutely not there!  The stuffiness is all I feel, and I'm at a great part in my book, that I have to get down.  Plus, I want to get into my challenge story more before the deadline.  This is not a great time to get sick at.all!  I have so much to do, and very little time to do it!

Sigh.. oh well... this cold only lasted about a week, so I'm hoping that's all it will last with me.  My luck it will last all next week as well.  Nick and the boys both had it, and it only lasted about a week with them.  As I said though, my luck it will last longer.  I just need sleep... badly, and I need to write so badly it's killing me that I'm not able to it.  Especially my challenge story.  I'm dying to see where that goes..... just because I've never written anything like it before!!

So...

I've entered a writing challenge... for someone who is so fiercely protective of her work, this is big for me.  Also, it's a genre that I'm totally not familiar with, but I think it will great practice for me for future work I may want to do.

Zoe Harrington, who I follow on Twitter, and who I love, emailed me asking me to do it.  I, of course, told her I was interested in it.  When I saw the topics, there was one that screamed out at me.  Now, I'm scared to death, but I'm also excited about it.  I've never done anything like this before, which is why I'm excited about doing it.  I've got just over two months to work on it, so a little bit of time.

I can't wait to start working on it!  It's already talking to me... it's amazing how fast it starts, this creative process!

Trying to get back to the grindstone!

After spending the weekend cleaning and reading, I'm going to focus on writing for the next few days.  I've been thinking of my book, or should I say, my characters have been constantly arguing in my head regarding their situation.  My heroine has a lot of explaining to do!!

So, I will be doing laundry and focusing on my book.  It's been screaming at me to work on it, but I had a book review and an interview to do.  So, now I can focus my energy on it for the time being.  Until the next book I need to review.  Which will be in about a week or so...

Ok... just wow....

So, was writing last night after my Zumba class, and my main character gave me a twist that I totally wasn't expecting her to give me.  I followed her lead, but it still surprised me, after I wrote it.  I'll let it flow, see where it takes the story, but so far, I'm liking it.  Now, I have to change the prologue to flow with the twist!

I'm about to head to the store, and pick stuff for dinner.  I'm hungry, and it's lunch time for me!!  I had a great surprise this morning!  I weighed myself, and I was under 160 pounds again!!!  I've gained a few pounds back, and have now lost them!!  Yay me!!!  I wanted it off, before I got lazy again!  Don't want to get back up to the size that I was!!!

So, two good things happened to me!!  I love that my character gave me this little twist to work on.  I'm curious how my hero is going to react!!!!

Revisions... Revisions....

So many of them to do!!  Nick is going out tonight, so I'm looking forward to doing character sketches, and revisions... and more revisions...

I'm not happy with the storyline, and how it's going.  I could just keep writing, but I won't; I'm going to obsess about it all, which is stopping me from moving on in the story.  So, I'm going to be working on it tonight.  Getting everything all sorted out.

Should be an interesting evening.... curious on what the characters will be telling me about what's going to happen.  I have a few ideas coming at me that are promising.  I'll feel them out and see where they take me.  I haven't written in a few days, because I let the them talk to me.  I love that they have... They haven't given up on me yet!!

Here's to a weekend of writing!!!!

Weekend Time....

It is Friday!!  Colin is back from spending four days with my dad, and he had a great time!!  Didn't want to come home!  Now, he is with my BIL, so he's having a great time this week!  Busy week for him!

Me??  I had a great day today!!  I got to interview Carlyle Labuschagne, which was amazing, because she's such a lovely person!  Thanks so much for that Carlyle!!  I'm going to be writing tonight, continuing on making changes to the story.  There are parts that don't make sense now that I've changed where I'm going with it.  I had an original idea that I was going with, that has changed since I started.  So, that has changed the whole storyline now!

It's supposed to rain most of the weekend, so that means laundry, and cleaning up from the week.  Plus, more writing, if I'm able to get to my computer!  The chaos has started, since my son is back home with Dylan, so that means more stress... but I've missed it.  I've loved the quiet while I've had it, which was nice for my writing!!  I got more done then I thought I would!!

Have a great weekend everyone!!