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Friday Facts (#FridayFacts)

It's been a long, tough week. I've had a lot to do and in some instances feel as though I've been spinning my wheels and staying in place. That's frustrating as hell.

I'm working on creating a cover for the book that was G Spot, released by Resplendence Publishing. After having my rights reverted, I decided to re-release this book as an indie on Amazon Kindle. One problem, I started reading it and realized I hate it. lol

Okay, it's not that bad, but when paired with the bits I'd written for book two, Her G Man, it feels like it falls short. So, not only does this baby need a new cover, I've decided I'm going to do some major re-writing and release it as, Her G Man, which adds a serial rapist/murderer to the plot and takes us from a friendly reunion type book to a full-tilt erotic romantic suspense.

Cool news.

I've finally been able to order an Amazon Kindle. I'm so, so excited. I'm just waiting for it to get here. My family kept asking what I wanted for my birthday and that's all I could think about.

Coming from someone who spent most of their life buying things for kids and family members, I'm having a difficult time getting over the guilt factor, but as much as I read, I figure this is worth it.

I'll be 42 years old, after all. I deserve something. lol Hey, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Have a great weekend, everyone.

I'll be writing or reading, I hope. What're your plans?

Taylor



  

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Heartbreak and Demi

I saw a headline from People magazine last night and it really stuck with me.

Life in Danger, the real story of Demi Moore, her breakdown and admission that she needs to be admitted to a treatment facility.

What do we care? The world has real problems and issues, right?

Well, to a great extent I believe that's true, but yeah, I love Demi Moore. Being an 80's girl myself, she's always been a huge star for me. She was married and divorced from Bruce Willis, and so when she met Ashton, I was just grateful to see this woman happy again.

I was married for 14 years and suffered the shock of a surprising and painful divorce from a man that I loved incredibly, so I can relate to her pain. Good or bad, toxic or not, I'd made many sacrifices for the relationship, and the heartache and loss of having to change everything about my life, including losing that person, well, to say it was devastating was an understatement.

Add to it that Demi feels a need to stay young and gorgeous looking because she's Hollywood. I mean, what woman doesn't, but the pressure on her must be incredilbe.

Again, I can relate to that need. Most women probably struggle with that nagging urge.

In 19 days I'll be forty-two years old. Yeah, say that aloud. It's hard to admit and even harder to imagine.

It's honestly taken years for me to get over the trauma, and as they say the only thing that heals a broken heart is time. It's a bitch.

Are there things you can do to speed that recovery along? Sure.

Reinvent yourself when you're ready. Be you, but only better.

Do you have a dream? Mine was writing. I wanted desperately to become a published author, to tell stories, to have something for myself, to have achieved a personal goal.

Did it happen overnight? Hell no. It's been six years since my divorce, I think.

I've had some pretty low points in my life, and trying to survive as a single mother, to raise and support my son in an economy that was failing, finding transportation since I didn't have my own vehicle...it was all hell, frankly.

Six years of climbing out of that hole.

In an instant, one headline brought it all back.

Demi, I wish you all the luck in the world. There are times that I'd do anything to escape that pain, but the wound will never heal if you keep masking it.

In 19 days I'll be forty-two and you know what? I'm feeling pretty damn amazing. I love myself for the first time in years. Me. For who I am. For what I am, flaws and all.

It's a struggle everyday, dealing with life and all it throws in your direction.

After the tragic death of my sister at thirty-six years old, I realized and have made it my personal oath, to never take life for granted. Not one moment because it can be gone with the snap of your fingers.

Divorce, death, heartbreak and loss. It hurts, but focusing upon yourself and making you better, one day at a time...it's the only way to survive, to thrive even.

I'm throwing positive vibes and prayers out there for Demi and anyone living through their own personal hell, whatever that might be.

I'm lucky enough to be doing what I love, writing romances about two people who overcome everything life throws at them and still remain in love, passion and sex igniting their hearts and souls.

What're your dreams? What obstacles have you overcome?

My goal for 2012 is to make it the best year of my life. What's yours?

Have a great day,
Taylor

Heartbreak and Demi

I saw a headline from People magazine last night and it really stuck with me.

Life in Danger, the real story of Demi Moore, her breakdown and admission that she needs to be admitted to a treatment facility.

What do we care? The world has real problems and issues, right?

Well, to a great extent I believe that's true, but yeah, I love Demi Moore. Being an 80's girl myself, she's always been a huge star for me. She was married and divorced from Bruce Willis, and so when she met Ashton, I was just grateful to see this woman happy again.

I was married for 14 years and suffered the shock of a surprising and painful divorce from a man that I loved incredibly, so I can relate to her pain. Good or bad, toxic or not, I'd made many sacrifices for the relationship, and the heartache and loss of having to change everything about my life, including losing that person, well, to say it was devastating was an understatement.

Add to it that Demi feels a need to stay young and gorgeous looking because she's Hollywood. I mean, what woman doesn't, but the pressure on her must be incredilbe.

Again, I can relate to that need. Most women probably struggle with that nagging urge.

In 19 days I'll be forty-two years old. Yeah, say that aloud. It's hard to admit and even harder to imagine.

It's honestly taken years for me to get over the trauma, and as they say the only thing that heals a broken heart is time. It's a bitch.

Are there things you can do to speed that recovery along? Sure.

Reinvent yourself when you're ready. Be you, but only better.

Do you have a dream? Mine was writing. I wanted desperately to become a published author, to tell stories, to have something for myself, to have achieved a personal goal.

Did it happen overnight? Hell no. It's been six years since my divorce, I think.

I've had some pretty low points in my life, and trying to survive as a single mother, to raise and support my son in an economy that was failing, finding transportation since I didn't have my own vehicle...it was all hell, frankly.

Six years of climbing out of that hole.

In an instant, one headline brought it all back.

Demi, I wish you all the luck in the world. There are times that I'd do anything to escape that pain, but the wound will never heal if you keep masking it.

In 19 days I'll be forty-two and you know what? I'm feeling pretty damn amazing. I love myself for the first time in years. Me. For who I am. For what I am, flaws and all.

It's a struggle everyday, dealing with life and all it throws in your direction.

After the tragic death of my sister at thirty-six years old, I realized and have made it my personal oath, to never take life for granted. Not one moment because it can be gone with the snap of your fingers.

Divorce, death, heartbreak and loss. It hurts, but focusing upon yourself and making you better, one day at a time...it's the only way to survive, to thrive even.

I'm throwing positive vibes and prayers out there for Demi and anyone living through their own personal hell, whatever that might be.

I'm lucky enough to be doing what I love, writing romances about two people who overcome everything life throws at them and still remain in love, passion and sex igniting their hearts and souls.

What're your dreams? What obstacles have you overcome?

My goal for 2012 is to make it the best year of my life. What's yours?

Have a great day,
Taylor

Storyboard

Celtic Warrior battle uniform, sword from 60 BCE era and a shield.
I'm thinking this looks like Braden to me. The second pic may be used for the cover and I love the red hair for my heroine, but I'm not sure yet.
Anyway, I found these, Adobe Photoshopped them together and printed them out. They are up on my bulletin board and are extremely inspiring. Giving my characters a face has helped me switch in to their point of views.
Have you ever made a storyboard?
Taylor

Storyboard

Celtic Warrior battle uniform, sword from 60 BCE era and a shield.
I'm thinking this looks like Braden to me. The second pic may be used for the cover and I love the red hair for my heroine, but I'm not sure yet.
Anyway, I found these, Adobe Photoshopped them together and printed them out. They are up on my bulletin board and are extremely inspiring. Giving my characters a face has helped me switch in to their point of views.
Have you ever made a storyboard?
Taylor

Dental Phobia

I was about thirteen or so and had my wisdom teeth extracted by my dentist's son, who was fresh out of dental school. I started to feel the pain about half way through the procedure and told him, but he told me to hang on. He continued to extract my teeth without re-numbing my gums.

I didn't even go back to have the stitches removed.

The remainder of my life I've been a dental phobe.

Today, I have to have a root canal. Because I wait until I absolutely can't stand it anymore, I do more damage than good.

I have a new, female dentist and this'll be the first procedure she's done for me. I'm hoping it'll go smoothly, but I've been awake since about 3:30 a.m. with anxiety.

I'll let you all know if I survive.

My dearest friend, Barbara, I'm willing you my camera and long lens. So if I don't make it...

Talk to you all soon, I hope.  lol

:}
Taylor

Dental Phobia

I was about thirteen or so and had my wisdom teeth extracted by my dentist's son, who was fresh out of dental school. I started to feel the pain about half way through the procedure and told him, but he told me to hang on. He continued to extract my teeth without re-numbing my gums.

I didn't even go back to have the stitches removed.

The remainder of my life I've been a dental phobe.

Today, I have to have a root canal. Because I wait until I absolutely can't stand it anymore, I do more damage than good.

I have a new, female dentist and this'll be the first procedure she's done for me. I'm hoping it'll go smoothly, but I've been awake since about 3:30 a.m. with anxiety.

I'll let you all know if I survive.

My dearest friend, Barbara, I'm willing you my camera and long lens. So if I don't make it...

Talk to you all soon, I hope.  lol

:}
Taylor

UK Paid Sales #61

I had a shock last night before bed. Not only did I receive a fabulous review for Seduced by Blood from Forbidden Bookshelf, but I happened to peek in on my sales on KDP to find hat I'd had a good lil' run on the Amazon UK website.

I checked my ranking and was blown away to find that I was slotted at #61 on the Bestseller in Erotic Fiction.

Hey, for a minute, anyway.lol

So, can I now say I'm a UK Bestseller?

I'm going to stop now because I don't want to sound as though I'm bragging, so I'll quit shouting out my good news. lol

Have a great day,
Taylor