M.L. Tompsett's Blog, page 9
September 30, 2020
I am back!
Yes, I am. What am I speaking of?
Back at the end of August I had pain in my back. My asthma was beginning to play up and it was a Friday evening.
During the night the pain increased, in my back and circled around to my chest. Breathing was painful. I went to the Emergency Department on the Saturday at our local hospital – After five hours including tests it was said I had viral pleurisy.
That night I tried the hospital’s pain meds, which did nothing for the pain, as I slowly walked up and down the hallways of my house. I was not able to lay down, excruciating pain radiated from my shoulder and in my ribs from my back and around to the front of my chest. By standing it was the only way to keep air entering my lungs.
At one point I sat down and placed pillows over my lap and leaned forward to sleep, as I had been nodding off while walking. By the time morning rolled around, I told my partner to take me to the hospital.
This time once I was in the ED, I was placed in a bed, sent for more tests, including bloods and a contrast ct-scan. My results – not pleurisy, instead they discovered blood clots in my lung!
So with blood thinner injections being injected into my belly, a bed in a different hospital was being organised.
I was to be transferred to a hospital in Melbourne. Melbourne which is a COVID hotspot. After a few hospitals closer to home were on by-pass due to COVID, I was taken to Berwick.
I was kept in the hospital downstairs, until my covid test was performed. It came back negative, which meant I was to be moved to the COVID free part of the hospital.
Every time a staff member had to attend me, they would be fully suited up, as soon as they had finished their medical duties, they would strip off the protective coverings and placed directly into bins. I was amazed to see how strict the staff were.
Relieved to see the hospital was taking every precaution due to COVID. For those people who keep thinking COVID is not serious or make believe story from the government, they should attend a hospital and see just how real COVID is.
Once in my brand new hospital room and do mean brand new, a section of the hospital had recently been built and only just opened due to COVID. I was there for over a week and a half.
I had to learn and contend with coughing up and spiting out blood. Alerting the nursing staff each time. In the end I had kept a pile of tissues on my hospital table trolley, containing blood. I had other health issues which became apparent and also from the medication I was being given.
It was a harrowing time. One I never want to repeat.
It has been a month now, since it all started. At least I can breathe, not deeply yet, but I can breathe without pain. I still mainly sleep sitting up. From blood thinning injections I have been changed over to tablets.
My appointment with my blood specialist is getting closer. So far the doctors have no idea how I happen to find myself with blood clots in my lung. All the usual ways of obtaining one, was crossed off the list leaving the doctors mystified.
I have only recently began to write again. Instead of my PNR, I have been playing with another contemporary.
I still have to take things slowly, as my blood oxygen levels are still low.
As they say, ‘one day at a time!’
So if you have any strange pain in your body, never palm it off. If you have a painful leg, which might feel like it has a hard lump in it as if you have injured your leg unexpectedly and a strange rash or red marking appears, get your butt to the hospital. Chance are you might be experiencing a blood clot.
As for me, I never had any usual warnings. All I had was trouble breathing and excruciating pain in my chest and lung. No injured limbs, no plane rides, nothing out of the ordinary.
Blood clots are dangerous. As mine were in my lung, I was extremely lucky it had not progressed to my heart or brain. If that was the case, I would not be here now, typing away speaking about my ordeal.
So, with each day I am thankful I am able to see my husband and sons. With Another restriction lifted, I can finally see my eldest son, which I had not seen for months. Living in the rural area we thankfully do not have the hard restrictions Melbourne has.
It is strange, even though we can drive and go out, all I want to do is stay home. Covid has meddled with my mind. I think I feel safer at home. Mind you, each time I go out, I wear a face covering. I wear my face mask. Before the hospital I was also wearing rubber latex gloves. Every time I went into a store I would use sanitizer, as soon as I got back into my car, I would sanitize again. As for when I would arrive home, my shoes would be sprayed at the back door, I would head to my bathroom, change out of my clothes and shower and dress in fresh clothes.
Please, keep wearing your face covering when you leave your home. Wash your hands. Keep safe and look after your family.
We have to look after one another.
Welcome to October!
Big hugs, everyone.
Don’t forget to look at my last published book – Insta Bride.
Secrets, lies, love, and revenge.
Slide between the pages and submerge yourself in this sexy, contemporary romance.
Hard-working Missy Jamés has come a long way to become successful, too busy for relationships. Who needs love, especially after her last failed attempt with a money-hungry cheating ex?
Introducing herself as Oliviér, can she enjoy a no-strings night in Vegas with sexy Tanner Steel? Will he live up to her expectations and fulfill all her fantasies? It’s not like she’ll lose her heart after one night?
Adrian Steele, known as Tanner to his friends, despises his “New York’s, most eligible billionaire playboy” title.
He goes to Vegas to celebrate his friend’s buck’s party and meets the beautiful Oliviér. Is Oliviér the type of woman he can trust with his heart? Or will she be like all the other social climbing females who grace his bed?
Thanks to his friends, Tanner’s secret lifestyle is revealed, causing Oliviér to turn her back on the one man she thought she could trust. Will Tanner reach Oliviér in time, or will he be too late and lose her forever?
A Billionaire – Secret baby – Revenge – Second chance – Novella.
Most of my books are still available on Kindle Unlimited for another couple of days. Be quick, and take advantage of the FREE versions on KU.
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July 10, 2020
Do you prefer print books?
How many times have you discovered a fantastic book to read, only for it to be an ebook?
For Australian readers only I have my own order form, which will entitle you to an signed print book.
For readers in other countries, there are many online print book stores. Type in M L Tompsett in their search bar.
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I myself love the feel of a print book in my hands, but as for my eyes, with each day which passes, they seem to go for the ebook.
With ebooks, you can increase the font size. Change the page colour to make it easier to read. I like to change mine to black with white writing. I can make the screen as bright or dull as I like.
There are so many options with an ereader.
For those of you who like to use Kindle Unlimited, I also have my ebooks there.
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Think about escaping this weekend with a good book.
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July 5, 2020
Do you use Kindle Unlimited?
In all my years of using my kindle, I have not used Kindle Unlimited. Do you use it? What do you think?
At the moment I have four books in Kindle Unlimited. I’m trying it out as an author. Time will tell if I will continue with it or not.
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Here are my four ebooks.
Take a look today.
Insta Bride: https://books2read.com/u/bwveVe
Dark Surprises: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074HDTYD8
You Never Know: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C6L55D7
It’s You: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZRPSR6C
Try them out and let me know what you think of Kindle Unlimited and my ebooks.
Look at the clock – it’s cuppa time.
July 4, 2020
Happy 4th July
I am excited to say, my book baby is LIVE. Yes live and available at Amazon stores!
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It’s fun to see amazon email you, to let you know that – preorder – ebook is now available.
For a short time only, Insta Bride, is still .99 cents. Be fast. Time is running out on this bargain price.
What have you been up to on this 4th July? I had lunch with a couple of close friends to celebrate my book release.
Our weather is wet, cold and very much Winter. How is your weather?
Don’t forget to download a copy of Insta Bride at the low price of .99 cents and enjoy reading it over the weekend.
Take care.
Keep warm
Stay safe
And wash your hands.
July 2, 2020
July has started
This week has been a busy one. Plus, I have also been lucky to appear in the local paper!
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Don’t forget, Insta Bride, is finally released to the public on all Amazon platforms. Keep an eye out for the print version also.
Don’t forget, writing can help in your mental state. Instead of bottling your feelings and idea’s, either write them down or type them on your computer, phone or tablet/iPad. One day those thoughts and idea’s may lead you to a career in writing. Your imagination is only as big as you make it.
Remember to keep safe.
Wash your hands
Keep your distance.
Oh, look at the clock – it’s cuppa time.
June 30, 2020
July 1st is here!
Welcome to the second half of the year. It will be interesting to see how this half will turn out!
My book baby is nearly here.
Insta Bride – my contemporary romance is .99 cents until the 4th July. Then it goes to full price!
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Secrets, lies, love, and revenge.
Slide between the pages and submerge yourself in this sexy, contemporary romance.
Hard-working Missy Jamés has come a long way to become successful, too busy for relationships. Who needs love, especially after her last failed attempt with a money-hungry cheating ex?
Introducing herself as Oliviér, can she enjoy a no-strings night in Vegas with sexy Tanner Steel? Will he live up to her expectations and fulfill all her fantasies? It’s not like she’ll lose her heart after one night?
Adrian Steele, known as Tanner to his friends, despises his “New York’s, most eligible billionaire playboy” title.
He goes to Vegas to celebrate his friend’s buck’s party and meets the beautiful Oliviér. Is Oliviér the type of woman he can trust with his heart? Or will she be like all the other social climbing money-hungry females who grace his bed?
Thanks to his friends, Tanner’s secret lifestyle is revealed, causing Oliviér to turn her back on the one man she thought she could trust. Will Tanner reach Oliviér in time, or will he be too late and lose her forever?
A Billionaire – Secret baby – Revenge – Second chance – Novella.
If you are interested in ebooks, here are a fabulous collection. Ranging from new releases, and some also free.
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Old Hallows Eve, when things go bump in the night, Children come to play, and the witches provide the fright. From 19 authors, USA Today and international bestselling, The Halloween tales become more than this foretelling.
#99cents preorder now!
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What do you have planned for the second half of the year?
My plans are releasing two more books PNR, and starting two more and see how I go.
I have a new coffee mug, or in my case a new tea mug on its way.
What do you think?
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Have you been watching much tv during the COVID-19, or have you managed to read books?
Or have you been able to continue to work through the crisis. Be careful out there.
Remember to wash your hands.
Keep your distance
Keep safe
Have a great day and evening. Try to enjoy your sunset, wherever you might be.
June 29, 2020
End of June
Can you believe the end of June is here!
The Covid-19 numbers increase, and sadly so does the death toll. Please, everyone, keep your distance. Wash your hands. If you are not feeling well, have yourself tested.
I have been busy with the finishing touches to my new book baby and the cover.
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Insta Bride.
Contemporary Romance.
What do you think of my new cover?
What is on the back cover.
Secrets, lies, love, and revenge.
Slide between the pages and submerge yourself in this sexy, contemporary romance.
Hard-working Missy Jamés has come a long way to become successful, too busy for relationships. Who needs love, especially after her last failed attempt with a money-hungry cheating ex?
Introducing herself as Oliviér, can she enjoy a no-strings night in Vegas with sexy Tanner Steel? Will he live up to her expectations and fulfill all her fantasies? It’s not like she’ll lose her heart after one night?
Adrian Steele, known as Tanner to his friends, despises his “New York’s, most eligible billionaire playboy” title.
He goes to Vegas to celebrate his friend’s buck’s party and meets the beautiful Oliviér. Is Oliviér the type of woman he can trust with his heart? Or will she be like all the other social climbing money-hungry females who grace his bed?
Thanks to his friends, Tanner’s secret lifestyle is revealed, causing Oliviér to turn her back on the one man she thought she could trust. Will Tanner reach Oliviér in time, or will he be too late and lose her forever?
A Billionaire – Secret baby – Revenge – Second chance – Novella.
Insta Bride, will be released on the 4th July, on Amazon. At the moment it is on preorder for .99 cents.
My mission now, is to attempt to gain entry back into my PNR books and continue writing.
Wish me luck.
Keep Safe
Wash your hands
Keep your distance.
May 1, 2020
May is here
Hello everyone.
The first of May has arrived and with it freezing cold wet windy weather. If I didn’t know what Season it was I would think it Winter.
How is everyone handling the Covid-19 episode?
My state is still in a lock down. People are finally backing off and allowing the loo roll to multiple in the supermarkets once again. Most foods are also back which is good to see.
If only people did not panic buy in the first place.
I am busy writing a brand new book. Yes a brand new one, when I have two others which demand my full attention. So this other one is a novella and contemporary also. Way out of my comfort zone. One of those billionaires second chance type of books. I am debating if it will see the light of day, but hey, anything is possible.
This weekend I have the pleasure – – online of course – – meeting a fabulous group of writers. These talented people are authors in the making – – aspiring authors.
I hope I do not turn anyone off from the idea of becoming a published author.
So with May here I have a sneak look at a short blurb for –
What You Know –
Dane’s story. Come and join Dane with his brother Damien by his side, the pair finally discover their soul mate in an unlikely kingdom. Will they live to enjoy what their sisters have with an HEA, and survive the turmoil of being the prince of Darshia or will it all slip through their fingers with the enemy closer to home than they think.
And Kept in the Dark of Lies and Deceit –
Malisty’s journey into the unknown with Xavier by her side. Will they make it out alive with their memories, or will they be forever in the dark with no memory of who they really are. Can Braven arrive in time to save his wife and best friend or will he lose them both to a power hungry villain determine to create a super race of shifters and does not care who dies as long as he creates his ultimate killing machine.
Now with Mother’s Day fast approaching, don’t forget to contact your mum and let her know you are thinking of her.
Plus a big Happy Mother’s Day to all you mum’s and mum’s to be out there.
Look at the time, it must be cuppa time.
Keep safe – Wash your hands – Keep your distance.
March 17, 2020
Do you enjoy reading ebooks?
Hello everyone,
Some of us are already house bound, because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) whether you are self isolated or medically isolated, or just not able to get out of the house.
If you are able to read and enjoy ebooks, I am here to whisper in your ear – I belong to a brand new group on Facebook.
This group is made up of a large number of authors and a larger number of FREE ebook links.
If you are an author and would like to join and have your book link added, by all means go ahead and join up.
If you are a reader and need to fill up your ereader, this is your chance. Take a look at the different ebooks available and enjoy. Don’t forget to leave a review and spread the word about the ebooks.
Quarantine Reading Party.Also here is a few words regarding the COVID-19 and self help care.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is characterized by mild symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever. Illness can be more severe for some people and can lead to pneumonia or breathing difficulties. More rarely, the disease can be fatal. Older people, and people with other medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), may be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill. People may experience: runny nose sore throat cough fever difficulty breathing (severe cases)
For all of you out there, this is a good opportunity to be prepared – and don’t panic!
Don’t get me wrong, things are getting very serious, but there are things that you can do to help yourself — and others — in this pandemic crisis.
Here are some tips which might be useful and minimise the risks.
Wash your hands. Who knew we actually had to explain this one to so many people. And don’t forget to dry them thoroughly!
Social distancing – no more shaking hands when greeting others. You can get away with an elbow bump, or just try a casual wave from a distance.Try for 1.5m personal distance from other people. Minimise contact with the elderly and those with an already compromised immunity – see above for those who are vulnerable.Cover coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue.Dispose of used tissues immediately – repeat washing of hands and drying thoroughly. Keep surfaces clean and disinfectected. Chances are you have already been busy doing this, anyway.Use hand sanitisers (preferably alcohol-based) *Good luck purchasing any.Remember to maintain your sense of humour, your sanity, and your kindness and consideration for others. Don’t panic. And please don’t brawl in the supermarkets there will be more toilet paper and food.If you feel as if you are coming down sick, keep away from other people and stay at home — Do not soldier on, I repeat – do not soldier on — and do not mix with other’s if you are unwell. Phone ahead and have yourself tested at your local testing clinic. It is better to be safe than make other’s sick. Some of those people have a higher chance of not surviving. Check on your neighbours and friends and make sure they are ok.Facetime and video chat with your loved ones and friends.
Please keep that in mind.
Until next time.
Please take care and look after yourselves and those of your family and friends.
Look at that… It’s cuppa time!
March 15, 2020
Author signing complete for another year!
A few pictures of the ARRA a-romantic-rendezvous—Melbourne—author-book-signing, 2020
With numbers down, I did not get to see as many smiling eager faces as I had the year before. But the weather was better!
I also had a sign-up sheet to my newsletter for anyone to enter for the chance to win a merchandise prize.
Congratulations to Jessica.
I hope you get to enjoy your prizes.
Thank you to the wonderful people behind the scenes at ARRA. Once again you have done a fabulous job.
On another note, I have been interviewed and on a different blog this week!
Check it out.
https://brstrickland.com/2020/03/15/m-l-thompsett-and-a-little-shakespears-sister/
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Still busy typing away to What You Know. Dane is very busy with his client and protecting her from the bad guys, and Damien makes an appearance and discovers he has to take care of a woman who happens to be a born vampire! And yes, Damien is very caring in his skills to the beautiful stranger. Will she be more than he bargained for?
And in Kept in the Dark of Lies and Deceit, Malisty is learning there is an annoying voice in her head, which does not belong to her. Plus her sexy husband makes the fatal mistake when he protects her from the people in their community.
