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March 20, 2012
Nine Words Women Use
I've been remise in updating my blog lately due to other life altering things sucking up my time. (Don't worry, I'm still writing/editing!) Today, I thought I'd leave you with something silly and fun to tide you over. Enjoy!
Nine Words Women Use...with Men
(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome'.. That will bring on a 'whatever').
(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying...Go to Hell...
(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.
You know it's true!!
Nine Words Women Use...with Men
(1) Fine: This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
(2) Five Minutes: If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
(3) Nothing: This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
(4) Go Ahead: This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
(5) Loud Sigh: This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
(6) That's Okay: This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
(7) Thanks: A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome'.. That will bring on a 'whatever').
(8) Whatever: Is a woman's way of saying...Go to Hell...
(9) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3.
You know it's true!!
January 28, 2012
Vigilante Nights
I've completely revised my contemporary YA novel, VIGILANTE NIGHTS, and am ready to toss it out to the world of agents. Yes...I'm querying agents. Again. After the crazy holiday season, this is what I've been working on for the last month. This book is a departure from the paranormal, fantasy genres I write in, but reminds me of writing my first published book, CHASING SHADOWS, which was set in a contemporary world (although with a psychic paranormal element). Sometimes, it's refreshing to my muse to write contemporary after filling my head with strange characters and fantastical worlds. It was time for a breather.
As usual, I don't write to market trends and write what I like...or what my muse tells me to write. This book is written from a boy's POV which makes it even less a "trend." But my muse demanded I write it! At least it has a romantic element so it should appeal to girls and boys. Here's a 2-line "pitch" for VIGILANTE NIGHTS:
After awakening from a coma, battered Lucas Alexander forms a vigilante club to expose the street gang that killed his twin sister. As he hunts the gang, the new girl next door helps him come to terms with his grief, but when Lucas becomes a target, he may lose everything again…especially the girl who gave his life new purpose.
Now here's a fun fact for you...I love Camaro's (and drive one) and Lucas's life revolved around a souped up 1968 Camaro SS...until his life flipped upside down.
As usual, I don't write to market trends and write what I like...or what my muse tells me to write. This book is written from a boy's POV which makes it even less a "trend." But my muse demanded I write it! At least it has a romantic element so it should appeal to girls and boys. Here's a 2-line "pitch" for VIGILANTE NIGHTS:
After awakening from a coma, battered Lucas Alexander forms a vigilante club to expose the street gang that killed his twin sister. As he hunts the gang, the new girl next door helps him come to terms with his grief, but when Lucas becomes a target, he may lose everything again…especially the girl who gave his life new purpose.
Now here's a fun fact for you...I love Camaro's (and drive one) and Lucas's life revolved around a souped up 1968 Camaro SS...until his life flipped upside down.
December 31, 2011
Happy 2012!!!
May 2012 bring you everything you wish for and be the best year ever! 
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November 20, 2011
Writerly Things Update
Today, I finished my YA SciFi novel, tentatively titled, Flirting With Oblivion. The first draft clocks in at 80,111 words! YAY!!! After plotting this book in January, I started writing it on May 1 and have been writing it on and off since. Of course, life and editing other works got in the way of progress during the summer and fall, and I'm past my self-imposed target date of October 31, but overall the book took 5 months total to write. Now on to revisions and editing...First, I plan to revise Boomerang Nights somewhat. I received excellent editorial feedback on it and plan to utilize it to make BN a better book.
Have a great Thanksgiving week!!
Have a great Thanksgiving week!!
