Thursday, July 31, 2008
In Orlando yet again...
Husband Don is attending a medical conference at a very nice hotel in Orlando and invited me to come along. While he listens to lectures, I'm planning to use the time to catch up on some work. A mini-writing retreat, if you will.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Turning on the lights, frowning at the mess...
I haven't posted in a while. I will be honest, the future of this blog is uncertain at the moment. I am having to consider the pros/cons of keeping it up.
A blog requires a commitment of time. The problem at the moment is I have other demands on my time, including the writing which I hope to devote more attention to.
Will ponder this while I research. Thanks to those who've checked out the blog and posted comments. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.
A blog requires a commitment of time. The problem at the moment is I have other demands on my time, including the writing which I hope to devote more attention to.
Will ponder this while I research. Thanks to those who've checked out the blog and posted comments. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated.
Monday, February 04, 2008
A blog worth looking at
A fellow writer named Scott William Carter has put up a blog profiling first time novelists. You can check it out at this link: http://thefirstbook.wordpress.com
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Back from a writer's conference.
I just got back home from a writer's conference in Cocoa Beach. It was a wonderful opportunity to talk to other writers, get ideas for making my writing better, and pitching a novel of mine to an editor and 3 agents.
I got the chance to meet some fellow writers I met through Strange New Worlds. We had a great hanging out together and picking on a friend of mine who was asked to submit a proposal to an agent a year ago and hasn't done it yet.
I also got to see my friends Dean Wesley Smith and his wife Kristine Kathryn Rusch, who have been generous to me in their advice. They were keynote speakers at the conference, and as usual they had things to share that I needed to hear.
The editor I spoke with and one of the agents asked me to send the entire manuscript of "Dead Hypocrites," I novel I wrote as my Nano project in 2006. Two agents asked for the first 3 chapters. I am excited about the interest and will work to get the material in their hands as soon as possible.
Now, home and tired. :-)
I got the chance to meet some fellow writers I met through Strange New Worlds. We had a great hanging out together and picking on a friend of mine who was asked to submit a proposal to an agent a year ago and hasn't done it yet.
I also got to see my friends Dean Wesley Smith and his wife Kristine Kathryn Rusch, who have been generous to me in their advice. They were keynote speakers at the conference, and as usual they had things to share that I needed to hear.
The editor I spoke with and one of the agents asked me to send the entire manuscript of "Dead Hypocrites," I novel I wrote as my Nano project in 2006. Two agents asked for the first 3 chapters. I am excited about the interest and will work to get the material in their hands as soon as possible.
Now, home and tired. :-)
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Laugh, cry, and/or shake your head...
Whether you're a writer or a reader, you will probably enjoy this satire:
Eccentric reads an entire book
Eccentric reads an entire book
Monday, December 24, 2007
Merry Christmas!!
A Merry Christmas to all, and hopes for a great (and more active when it comes to my blog) new year!
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Republicans acting stupidly?
I am getting real tired of the Republican Party telling conservatives, "you must support whoever we tell you to support, or else."
I left the party a while ago because whatever they were once, they are barely giving more than lip service to conservative values. Someone try to tell me that Rudy Giuliani is a conservative. Go ahead. Try.
People say a third party candidate can't win. The Republicans weren't always a major party. With that attitude, it's possible the Whigs would still be a party. And we wouldn't have gotten Abraham Lincoln.
I'm tired of the two major parties doing all they can to bar others from participating. I'm fed up with Republicans who are willing to jettison social conservative values as long as a candidate says he/she will cut their taxes.
I'm watching. And waiting. Let's see who the two parties try to shove down our throats.
I left the party a while ago because whatever they were once, they are barely giving more than lip service to conservative values. Someone try to tell me that Rudy Giuliani is a conservative. Go ahead. Try.
People say a third party candidate can't win. The Republicans weren't always a major party. With that attitude, it's possible the Whigs would still be a party. And we wouldn't have gotten Abraham Lincoln.
I'm tired of the two major parties doing all they can to bar others from participating. I'm fed up with Republicans who are willing to jettison social conservative values as long as a candidate says he/she will cut their taxes.
I'm watching. And waiting. Let's see who the two parties try to shove down our throats.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Teenagers...
I have an 18 year old. I love him to death, but today I wanted to sell him.
In his English class, they are having a Chaucer day. On Tuesday.
Today we went in search of a costume. He wanted a robe and a beard.
No problem, I thought. I mean, it's Halloween, right? How hard can it be to find this stuff?
Well, where I live, pretty hard.
Okay, we can whip together a robe. But finding a fake beard? Might as well try to find a snowball here in Central Florida.
My son even dragged me to Walmart - and I am certain it's written in the Geneva Convention that dragging your mother to Walmart on a Saturday afternoon falls under the category of "cruel and unusual punishment."
He will be a beardless franklin on Tuesday.
In his English class, they are having a Chaucer day. On Tuesday.
Today we went in search of a costume. He wanted a robe and a beard.
No problem, I thought. I mean, it's Halloween, right? How hard can it be to find this stuff?
Well, where I live, pretty hard.
Okay, we can whip together a robe. But finding a fake beard? Might as well try to find a snowball here in Central Florida.
My son even dragged me to Walmart - and I am certain it's written in the Geneva Convention that dragging your mother to Walmart on a Saturday afternoon falls under the category of "cruel and unusual punishment."
He will be a beardless franklin on Tuesday.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Latest computer time waster...
The game Fate.
It's easy to learn, cheap to buy, totally addictive.
In other words, dangerous.
Here's the link - check it out at your own risk:
http://games.wildtangent.com/fate/
It's easy to learn, cheap to buy, totally addictive.
In other words, dangerous.
Here's the link - check it out at your own risk:
http://games.wildtangent.com/fate/
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Six years ago...
I've thought some about today. Yes, I remember where I was six years ago...I was home, getting ready for Ladies Bible Class, when I got the news.
Some think we're making a huge fuss. I asked myself why. I think I know.
Things like this don't happen every day in our country. We don't normally have people bombing our buildings and killing thousands of our citizens.
If the Lord is willing, I hope it stays that way.
Some think we're making a huge fuss. I asked myself why. I think I know.
Things like this don't happen every day in our country. We don't normally have people bombing our buildings and killing thousands of our citizens.
If the Lord is willing, I hope it stays that way.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
What a month!
So what's going on?
- First draft of my latest novel, "The Silent Witness" finally finished. Will go back to it soon - still have to go over another novel, "Dead Hypocrites," and I'm sketching out my next attempt at publication. (None of these have been published yet - still working on them).
- My father in law had surgery to fix a shunt in his head. He is doing better.
- College kid goes back to college tomorrow (sob).
- We have a houseguest for the week - a friend of one of my sons.
- My old laptop has started making ominous grinding sounds, so I have a new one which I have to configure while I get used to Windows Vista.
So any wonder I'm not blogging? '-)
- First draft of my latest novel, "The Silent Witness" finally finished. Will go back to it soon - still have to go over another novel, "Dead Hypocrites," and I'm sketching out my next attempt at publication. (None of these have been published yet - still working on them).
- My father in law had surgery to fix a shunt in his head. He is doing better.
- College kid goes back to college tomorrow (sob).
- We have a houseguest for the week - a friend of one of my sons.
- My old laptop has started making ominous grinding sounds, so I have a new one which I have to configure while I get used to Windows Vista.
So any wonder I'm not blogging? '-)
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Catch up...
Well, I guess the best thing to do to let you know what I've been up to lately is just a list...
What I'm reading: "Beka Cooper Book One: Terrier" by Tamora Pierce (Already read Deathly Hallows. No, I won't spoil it on the web.)
What I'm watching: The last part of Season 2 of "24". Fox News when I think about it.
What I'm listening to: Talk radio still. My Ipod feels neglected lately. :-)
What I'm playing: Civilization 4. Yup, still.
What about you?
What I'm reading: "Beka Cooper Book One: Terrier" by Tamora Pierce (Already read Deathly Hallows. No, I won't spoil it on the web.)
What I'm watching: The last part of Season 2 of "24". Fox News when I think about it.
What I'm listening to: Talk radio still. My Ipod feels neglected lately. :-)
What I'm playing: Civilization 4. Yup, still.
What about you?
Monday, July 23, 2007
WARNING!
Some idiots are sending false ecards using bluemountain.com as part of their address. They send you to some website and may try to install some malicious virus.
If you get a card and doubt whether it's valid, DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK!! Check this real page on bluemountain.com to verify it:
http://www.bluemountain.com/customer/trouble.pd#validecard
Some people need a life...
If you get a card and doubt whether it's valid, DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK!! Check this real page on bluemountain.com to verify it:
http://www.bluemountain.com/customer/trouble.pd#validecard
Some people need a life...
Monday, July 16, 2007
Back from Shore Leave...
Wow. That was great!
I got to meet writers I've admired for a long time, such as Keith R. A. DeCandido and Peter David. I hooked up with fellow Strange New Worlds writers. Ran through the dealer room several times.
Oh yeah, I got to sign books too. That was fantastic!
Might post pictures later after I get them. But it was great, great fun.
I got to meet writers I've admired for a long time, such as Keith R. A. DeCandido and Peter David. I hooked up with fellow Strange New Worlds writers. Ran through the dealer room several times.
Oh yeah, I got to sign books too. That was fantastic!
Might post pictures later after I get them. But it was great, great fun.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Friday, July 06, 2007
Repairs update
AC unit, security system and dryer are all functioning.
Still no word on 2 computers. :-)
My brain is as crazy as ever.
Still no word on 2 computers. :-)
My brain is as crazy as ever.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Breakdowns
Okay, the latest technology isn't working count goes something like this:
-- 2 computers in the shop after refusing to turn on.
-- an AC unit that is making ominous rattling sounds
-- Security system that got hit by lightning
-- Dryer that won't dry
Hopefully everything will be fixed by the end of this week!
-- 2 computers in the shop after refusing to turn on.
-- an AC unit that is making ominous rattling sounds
-- Security system that got hit by lightning
-- Dryer that won't dry
Hopefully everything will be fixed by the end of this week!
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Star Trek Magazine
The July/August issue of Star Trek Magizine is out.
If you see it, check pages 60-61. There's a blurb about Strange New Worlds 10.
And you might recognize one of the names. :-)
If you see it, check pages 60-61. There's a blurb about Strange New Worlds 10.
And you might recognize one of the names. :-)
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