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December 9, 2010
Review: Soul Stalker by Laura Kreitzer
Happy Thursday, peeps!
Song of the day- Forget You (Glee Cast version)
Such a pretty cover, isn't it?
Goodreads blurb:
Being the Illuminator is not all happiness and light, especially when everyone thinks you are dead. When Gabriella decides to finally let her angels know that she is alive, Joseph and an unexpected friend help her. The Darkness Illuminator is not as in control of her power as she believes, which makes for a very comedic and endearing relationship that blooms between the three. A fender-bender debacle, a run-in with the cops, and a hiccup at the airport seem to all be worth it until Gabriella finds out her plan has backfired.
The three angels are missing, more mysteries pile up, and a new evil is brewing--so terrifying, in fact, that even the Soul Stalker herself is cowering in fear. Our heroine begins a jarring, romance-filled, heart-breaking journey that will lead her back to Italy, and ultimately to the answers she is desperately searching for. What will she do when they aren't the answers she expected? What happens when she unveils a truth, so deeply hidden, that it causes an angelic war?
My review:
I'm going to do my best to write a non-spoilery review, as I don't want to give anything away.
I didn't read many books during the month of November as most of my energies went toward working on my Nano novel, as well as editing and revising another. Soul Stalker was one of the few I did read, and I'm so glad I did!
Laura Kreitzer has a special gift. She not only creates characters you'll fall in love with, she weaves a wonderful tale full of suspense, romance and beautiful description. I fell in love with Gabriella and Andrew in book one of the Timeless Series, Shadow Of The Sun.
Book two, Soul Stalker, delved into Gabriella's inner turmoil. We don't see a lot of Andrew in this installment (gasp!) and although I missed him (he's my favorite angel) I enjoyed getting to know Gabriella better. We see her struggling with the weight of what's happened to her, and how she deals with her newfound powers. We also get a deeper look into her inner turmoil and struggles, as she copes with missing the love of her life, missing her mother and learning just how much the weight of the world rests on her shoulders.
Eeck! I'm getting a little spoilery there.
Here are a few examples of the beautiful imagery Ms. Kreitzer shows us on every page:
"The sun started to fade in the distance which made the clouds seem to catch on fire, but I didn't feel like panicking ... not quite yet. We still had time before the sun rounded the earth to leave us, to light another part of the world."
"He was different again, like an angel with big wings that spanned graciously behind his back. The feathers were pearly white and when light caressed their smooth expanse, they shone like iridescent opal."
Soul Stalker was a very enjoyable read and I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment in the series.
My rating: Four stars!
You can find more info about Soul Stalker at:
GoodreadsAuthor website
Song of the day- Forget You (Glee Cast version)
Such a pretty cover, isn't it?
Goodreads blurb:
Being the Illuminator is not all happiness and light, especially when everyone thinks you are dead. When Gabriella decides to finally let her angels know that she is alive, Joseph and an unexpected friend help her. The Darkness Illuminator is not as in control of her power as she believes, which makes for a very comedic and endearing relationship that blooms between the three. A fender-bender debacle, a run-in with the cops, and a hiccup at the airport seem to all be worth it until Gabriella finds out her plan has backfired.
The three angels are missing, more mysteries pile up, and a new evil is brewing--so terrifying, in fact, that even the Soul Stalker herself is cowering in fear. Our heroine begins a jarring, romance-filled, heart-breaking journey that will lead her back to Italy, and ultimately to the answers she is desperately searching for. What will she do when they aren't the answers she expected? What happens when she unveils a truth, so deeply hidden, that it causes an angelic war?
My review:
I'm going to do my best to write a non-spoilery review, as I don't want to give anything away.
I didn't read many books during the month of November as most of my energies went toward working on my Nano novel, as well as editing and revising another. Soul Stalker was one of the few I did read, and I'm so glad I did!
Laura Kreitzer has a special gift. She not only creates characters you'll fall in love with, she weaves a wonderful tale full of suspense, romance and beautiful description. I fell in love with Gabriella and Andrew in book one of the Timeless Series, Shadow Of The Sun.
Book two, Soul Stalker, delved into Gabriella's inner turmoil. We don't see a lot of Andrew in this installment (gasp!) and although I missed him (he's my favorite angel) I enjoyed getting to know Gabriella better. We see her struggling with the weight of what's happened to her, and how she deals with her newfound powers. We also get a deeper look into her inner turmoil and struggles, as she copes with missing the love of her life, missing her mother and learning just how much the weight of the world rests on her shoulders.
Eeck! I'm getting a little spoilery there.
Here are a few examples of the beautiful imagery Ms. Kreitzer shows us on every page:
"The sun started to fade in the distance which made the clouds seem to catch on fire, but I didn't feel like panicking ... not quite yet. We still had time before the sun rounded the earth to leave us, to light another part of the world."
"He was different again, like an angel with big wings that spanned graciously behind his back. The feathers were pearly white and when light caressed their smooth expanse, they shone like iridescent opal."
Soul Stalker was a very enjoyable read and I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment in the series.
My rating: Four stars!
You can find more info about Soul Stalker at:
GoodreadsAuthor website
December 8, 2010
Woohoo Wednesday!
Happy Wednesday, peeps!
I have quite a bit to be thankful for today, so I'm going to just dive right in, fill you all in on my stressful day yesterday, and why I'm positive God hears and answers our prayers.
Around 7:30 yesterday (give or take a few minutes, I was running late) my middle daughter comes running into the bathroom where I was styling my youngest's hair, screaming at the top of her lungs.
"I'm bleeding!"
I dropped what I was doing to see her arm raised, her thumb smashed and bloodied.
"What did you do?" I shouted.
"I slammed my thumb in my closet door!"
Oh, crap. Not good, I think. I shoved her bloody thumb under the sink and turned on the water so I could get a better look at her injury. Blegh! It was bad. Poor baby sliced open the tip of her thumb and a huge flap of skin was hanging loose.
I knew right away she was going to need stitches, so after a quick call to the hubby, I bandaged her up, got everyone in the car and drove straight to the doctors.
To make a long story short, the doctor was concerned she may have broken the tip of her thumb. This, of course, would have been a devastating blow as my daughter is supposed to compete this weekend. All the top cheer teams from around the state will be at this particular competition, and she was very scared she wouldn't be able to perform.
Needless to say, lots of prayers were said, and ultimately answered. Taryn's thumb is not broken, she had her cut glued, not stitched, and she is bouncing off the walls with excitement that she'll still be able to compete with her teammates.
Mommy and coaches can all breathe a huge sigh of relief. Phew!
So that's my drama. Anything happen that's made you especially thankful? Weigh in with a comment!
I have quite a bit to be thankful for today, so I'm going to just dive right in, fill you all in on my stressful day yesterday, and why I'm positive God hears and answers our prayers.
Around 7:30 yesterday (give or take a few minutes, I was running late) my middle daughter comes running into the bathroom where I was styling my youngest's hair, screaming at the top of her lungs.
"I'm bleeding!"
I dropped what I was doing to see her arm raised, her thumb smashed and bloodied.
"What did you do?" I shouted.
"I slammed my thumb in my closet door!"
Oh, crap. Not good, I think. I shoved her bloody thumb under the sink and turned on the water so I could get a better look at her injury. Blegh! It was bad. Poor baby sliced open the tip of her thumb and a huge flap of skin was hanging loose.
I knew right away she was going to need stitches, so after a quick call to the hubby, I bandaged her up, got everyone in the car and drove straight to the doctors.
To make a long story short, the doctor was concerned she may have broken the tip of her thumb. This, of course, would have been a devastating blow as my daughter is supposed to compete this weekend. All the top cheer teams from around the state will be at this particular competition, and she was very scared she wouldn't be able to perform.
Needless to say, lots of prayers were said, and ultimately answered. Taryn's thumb is not broken, she had her cut glued, not stitched, and she is bouncing off the walls with excitement that she'll still be able to compete with her teammates.
Mommy and coaches can all breathe a huge sigh of relief. Phew!
So that's my drama. Anything happen that's made you especially thankful? Weigh in with a comment!
December 6, 2010
Meet an author Monday!
Happy Monday, peeps!
Authors! Have a book out? Are you under contract for publication? Make sure you join in the hop. This is a great way to network your blog and let readers know who you are!
Here's how it works:
READERS:
Follow as many authors as you like. Just follow the Linky list and hop from author to author. The idea is to find as many "new to you" authors as you can, and hopefully some great new reading material as well. Leave a comment as you hop from blog to blog! We'd love to chat with you!
AUTHORS:
Follow the Meet an author Monday host (Cali Cheer Mom) along with any of the wonderfully talented authors on the list.You will need to enter your name and blog url into the Linky tool.Grab our super cute button and place it in a post. (THIS IS IMPORTANT!) If you don't create a post for the hop, your readers won't have a place to comment, and the hop will stop with you. So create a post, paste in the Linky code and start hopping!The purpose of the hop is to meet "new to you" authors and discover great new reads. Follow as many authors as you can. Leave a comment and introduce yourself!If you'd like to share the Linky list in a post on your blog ( Please do!) just follow the link and grab the code.
Authors! Have a book out? Are you under contract for publication? Make sure you join in the hop. This is a great way to network your blog and let readers know who you are!
Here's how it works:
READERS:
Follow as many authors as you like. Just follow the Linky list and hop from author to author. The idea is to find as many "new to you" authors as you can, and hopefully some great new reading material as well. Leave a comment as you hop from blog to blog! We'd love to chat with you!
AUTHORS:
Follow the Meet an author Monday host (Cali Cheer Mom) along with any of the wonderfully talented authors on the list.You will need to enter your name and blog url into the Linky tool.Grab our super cute button and place it in a post. (THIS IS IMPORTANT!) If you don't create a post for the hop, your readers won't have a place to comment, and the hop will stop with you. So create a post, paste in the Linky code and start hopping!The purpose of the hop is to meet "new to you" authors and discover great new reads. Follow as many authors as you can. Leave a comment and introduce yourself!If you'd like to share the Linky list in a post on your blog ( Please do!) just follow the link and grab the code.
December 4, 2010
Omnific is having a holiday sale!
Woot!
Happy Saturday, peeps!
Thought I'd give you a heads up to a great sale Omnific publishing is having during the month of December.
For the rest of this month, when you purchase a print book, you'll receive a free ebook. Pretty cool!
Just use the code: HOLIDAYEBOOK
Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Take care!
Happy Saturday, peeps!
Thought I'd give you a heads up to a great sale Omnific publishing is having during the month of December.
For the rest of this month, when you purchase a print book, you'll receive a free ebook. Pretty cool!
Just use the code: HOLIDAYEBOOK
Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Take care!
December 2, 2010
Review- Breaking Point (The Order of the Elements #1) by Jess Bowen
Happy Thursday, peeps!
Song of the day- Raise Your Glass by P!nk
Review: Breaking Point (The Order of the Elements #1)
Goodreads blurb:
"On our most honored of days, one that none have ever called their own, five will be born. Four will be the Masters of the Elements, fierce warriors, and with talents of immeasurable greatness."
Phoebe Johnson and Ethan Smith had everything they needed: loving parents, great friends, and admission letters to Ivy League schools they'd be heading to in the fall. If only they knew that they were never going to reach the end of that summer, at least, not in the world they knew. A secret waits to be revealed on the eve of their nineteenth birthday, a secret that is going to change their lives forever when it leads them to a place they never believed existed, love they could never imagine living without, and power they never suspected they possessed.
Jess Bowen expertly plunges readers into an imaginative, supernatural world that refuses to bow down to the darkness that's all but taken over. Amidst this adventurous quest for a lost prophecy, Bowen weaves in powerful tales of love that will leave the characters and readers breathless.
My review:
Wow! I just finished this book yesterday, and I feel like I've been on a whirlwind adventure. I will be honest and say that at first, I wasn't sure how I felt about the book. I didn't immediately connect with Ethan and Phoebe when they were still living in the mortal world. Once they journeyed to the magical realm, though (which happens quickly) I was hooked, and couldn't put the book down.
Breaking Point is a great YA romance, and contains a bevy of supernatural elements that will satisfy any fan of paranormal romance. From elemental powers, to mythical creatures, the book has it all. What I enjoyed the most was the connection between the characters. To be specific, I really enjoyed the soul connection between Ethan and Lucy, and Phoebe and Dorian.
Sigh...Dorian. He comes off as an ass at first, with his strict, militaristic attitude, and cold demeanor. But, Phoebe sees past his charade when others don't and realizes quickly that shmexy boy is quite the catch. The two share a magical, soul connection that left me breathless on more than one occasion while reading. The spark between those two characters literally leapt off the page.
The same can be said about the connection between Ethan and Lucy, who I found to be an adorbale couple. Having lived in the magical realm her entire life, Lucy knows all about the soul connection she and Ethan share, but is unable to expound on it much with him because of some type of ban. This was a little frustrating for me, as I want to know what the deal is between those two ...like now! Little snippets where left throughout, but the bulk of the explanation about connection was left unanswered, most likely to be brought up again in the future books.
Phoebe is a very strong character, who I really enjoyed, for the most part. There were a few instances when she became overly bossy and rude, but given her situation, the weight of her powers and all that she'd been through, I can understand the why of her actions.
Ethan, also a strong character, struggles with self-doubt and a slight inferiority complex throughout. It was interesting to see those struggles play out internally throughout the book, and somewhat refreshing to see a strong male character flounder a bit. Bad Boy pulls it together in the end, though, and holy heck, his powers are amazing!
The rest of the cast are as interesting as the main characters, and I can't wait to see what happens to them in the future books.
Warning: There's a major cliffie at the end that had me shouting last night. My poor puppies thought I was a crazy woman. I'll now be waiting very impatiently to find out what happens. I can only hope Ms. Bowen writes fast!
My rating: Four stars!
Song of the day- Raise Your Glass by P!nk
Review: Breaking Point (The Order of the Elements #1)
Goodreads blurb:
"On our most honored of days, one that none have ever called their own, five will be born. Four will be the Masters of the Elements, fierce warriors, and with talents of immeasurable greatness."
Phoebe Johnson and Ethan Smith had everything they needed: loving parents, great friends, and admission letters to Ivy League schools they'd be heading to in the fall. If only they knew that they were never going to reach the end of that summer, at least, not in the world they knew. A secret waits to be revealed on the eve of their nineteenth birthday, a secret that is going to change their lives forever when it leads them to a place they never believed existed, love they could never imagine living without, and power they never suspected they possessed.
Jess Bowen expertly plunges readers into an imaginative, supernatural world that refuses to bow down to the darkness that's all but taken over. Amidst this adventurous quest for a lost prophecy, Bowen weaves in powerful tales of love that will leave the characters and readers breathless.
My review:
Wow! I just finished this book yesterday, and I feel like I've been on a whirlwind adventure. I will be honest and say that at first, I wasn't sure how I felt about the book. I didn't immediately connect with Ethan and Phoebe when they were still living in the mortal world. Once they journeyed to the magical realm, though (which happens quickly) I was hooked, and couldn't put the book down.
Breaking Point is a great YA romance, and contains a bevy of supernatural elements that will satisfy any fan of paranormal romance. From elemental powers, to mythical creatures, the book has it all. What I enjoyed the most was the connection between the characters. To be specific, I really enjoyed the soul connection between Ethan and Lucy, and Phoebe and Dorian.
Sigh...Dorian. He comes off as an ass at first, with his strict, militaristic attitude, and cold demeanor. But, Phoebe sees past his charade when others don't and realizes quickly that shmexy boy is quite the catch. The two share a magical, soul connection that left me breathless on more than one occasion while reading. The spark between those two characters literally leapt off the page.
The same can be said about the connection between Ethan and Lucy, who I found to be an adorbale couple. Having lived in the magical realm her entire life, Lucy knows all about the soul connection she and Ethan share, but is unable to expound on it much with him because of some type of ban. This was a little frustrating for me, as I want to know what the deal is between those two ...like now! Little snippets where left throughout, but the bulk of the explanation about connection was left unanswered, most likely to be brought up again in the future books.
Phoebe is a very strong character, who I really enjoyed, for the most part. There were a few instances when she became overly bossy and rude, but given her situation, the weight of her powers and all that she'd been through, I can understand the why of her actions.
Ethan, also a strong character, struggles with self-doubt and a slight inferiority complex throughout. It was interesting to see those struggles play out internally throughout the book, and somewhat refreshing to see a strong male character flounder a bit. Bad Boy pulls it together in the end, though, and holy heck, his powers are amazing!
The rest of the cast are as interesting as the main characters, and I can't wait to see what happens to them in the future books.
Warning: There's a major cliffie at the end that had me shouting last night. My poor puppies thought I was a crazy woman. I'll now be waiting very impatiently to find out what happens. I can only hope Ms. Bowen writes fast!
My rating: Four stars!
December 1, 2010
Woohoo Wednesday and an interview
Happy Wednesday, peeps!
Song of the day- Please Don't Go by Mike Posner (Kendall LOVES this song)
It's December. YAY!! I feel like I've been away from my blog for an eternity. Now that November (and Nanofail) is over, I'm ready to jump back into the swing of things with regular posts, book reviews and the like.
With that said, let's jump right into Woohoo Wednesday and share some things we're excited about and thankful for.
I'm starting off this weeks woohoo post with a bang. I'm thankful for the contract I just signed for my romantic suspense, Obsessed. Squeeee!!!This Sunday is my girl's first cheer competition of the season, so I'm nervous and excited for them all at the same time. Should be a lot of funI'm thankful for a drama free Thanksgiving spent with my wonderful family.What about you? What are you thankful for?
Also, if you get a chance, please take a minute to stop by my very talented author friend's blog- Jennifer Lane Books Blog, and check out the interview I did with her. She's a real sweetheart, and her debut novel, With Good Behavior is fabulous!
Song of the day- Please Don't Go by Mike Posner (Kendall LOVES this song)
It's December. YAY!! I feel like I've been away from my blog for an eternity. Now that November (and Nanofail) is over, I'm ready to jump back into the swing of things with regular posts, book reviews and the like.
With that said, let's jump right into Woohoo Wednesday and share some things we're excited about and thankful for.
I'm starting off this weeks woohoo post with a bang. I'm thankful for the contract I just signed for my romantic suspense, Obsessed. Squeeee!!!This Sunday is my girl's first cheer competition of the season, so I'm nervous and excited for them all at the same time. Should be a lot of funI'm thankful for a drama free Thanksgiving spent with my wonderful family.What about you? What are you thankful for?
Also, if you get a chance, please take a minute to stop by my very talented author friend's blog- Jennifer Lane Books Blog, and check out the interview I did with her. She's a real sweetheart, and her debut novel, With Good Behavior is fabulous!
November 30, 2010
Exciting news!
Happy Tuesday, peeps!
I've been bouncing around my house since yesterday, barely able to contain myself. Mondays aren't typically my favorite day of the week, but I can say without a doubt that yesterday was fabulous.
What was so stinking special about yesterday, you ask?
I'm gonna tell you! I received a contract offer from Loose Id, for my romantic suspense novel, Obsessed. Woooooohoooooo! I can't tell you how excited I am about this. I'm especially proud of this manuscript, and can't wait to share it with all of you.
I mailed my signed contract out this morning and am ready to roll with edits and whatever else they throw at me.
I've also got some great news on the Hanaford Park series front. I completed my second round of edits this morning for Pleasures Untold, which is now moving on to copy edits. Woot! If all goes well, the book should be ready for release in February of 2011. Yay!! Can't wait for you all to read about Martha!
I've been bouncing around my house since yesterday, barely able to contain myself. Mondays aren't typically my favorite day of the week, but I can say without a doubt that yesterday was fabulous.
What was so stinking special about yesterday, you ask?
I'm gonna tell you! I received a contract offer from Loose Id, for my romantic suspense novel, Obsessed. Woooooohoooooo! I can't tell you how excited I am about this. I'm especially proud of this manuscript, and can't wait to share it with all of you.
I mailed my signed contract out this morning and am ready to roll with edits and whatever else they throw at me.
I've also got some great news on the Hanaford Park series front. I completed my second round of edits this morning for Pleasures Untold, which is now moving on to copy edits. Woot! If all goes well, the book should be ready for release in February of 2011. Yay!! Can't wait for you all to read about Martha!
November 29, 2010
Meet an author Monday!
Happy Monday, peeps!
Authors! Have a book out? Are you under contract for publication? Make sure you join in the hop. This is a great way to network your blog and let readers know who you are!
Here's how it works:
READERS:
Follow as many authors as you like. Just follow the Linky list and hop from author to author. The idea is to find as many "new to you" authors as you can, and hopefully some great new reading material as well. Leave a comment as you hop from blog to blog! We'd love to chat with you!
AUTHORS:
Follow the Meet an author Monday host (Cali Cheer Mom) along with any of the wonderfully talented authors on the list.You will need to enter your name and blog url into the Linky tool.Grab our super cute button and place it in a post. (THIS IS IMPORTANT!) If you don't create a post for the hop, your readers won't have a place to comment, and the hop will stop with you. So create a post, paste in the Linky code and start hopping!The purpose of the hop is to meet "new to you" authors and discover great new reads. Follow as many authors as you can. Leave a comment and introduce yourself!If you'd like to share the Linky list in a post on your blog ( Please do!) just follow the link and grab the code.
Authors! Have a book out? Are you under contract for publication? Make sure you join in the hop. This is a great way to network your blog and let readers know who you are!
Here's how it works:
READERS:
Follow as many authors as you like. Just follow the Linky list and hop from author to author. The idea is to find as many "new to you" authors as you can, and hopefully some great new reading material as well. Leave a comment as you hop from blog to blog! We'd love to chat with you!
AUTHORS:
Follow the Meet an author Monday host (Cali Cheer Mom) along with any of the wonderfully talented authors on the list.You will need to enter your name and blog url into the Linky tool.Grab our super cute button and place it in a post. (THIS IS IMPORTANT!) If you don't create a post for the hop, your readers won't have a place to comment, and the hop will stop with you. So create a post, paste in the Linky code and start hopping!The purpose of the hop is to meet "new to you" authors and discover great new reads. Follow as many authors as you can. Leave a comment and introduce yourself!If you'd like to share the Linky list in a post on your blog ( Please do!) just follow the link and grab the code.
November 28, 2010
Random thoughts on writing and revisions
Hey, peeps! Hope you all had a smashing Turkey Day. And for those of you who don't celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing weekend.
As I sit here at my kitchen table, helping my daughter finish up her explorer report (she's in the fourth grade and has a ton of homework) I find myself thinking about writing.
Yeah, I know, not really a stretch ... me thinking about writing. Whatever!
We all know I started and didn't finish Nano this year. That's okay with me. I've been pushing myself to write everyday, which is something I didn't do with the first three books I penned. I wrote in spurts, finishing large chunks at a time, then taking breaks. The small breaks allowed me to refresh my creativity and re-energize, which is something I've found I need to do. If you've followed my blog then you've seen me agonize over this for the past few months.
About a week ago, could be longer ( my memory isn't what it used to be) I received a revision letter from a large epub for a romantic suspense I completed earlier in the year. What I found interesting was that while I need to take breaks during my initial write, I am a machine when it comes to revisions. It's like some uber-focused robot takes hold of my brain and shuts everything else out. I eat, sleep and breathe the manuscript until the revision is complete. If i'm not able to write, not able to work on the revision, I get a sick, squirrelly feeling deep in my chest and inevitable turn cranky and rabid. Yes, I'm admitting right now, I can get real ugly when I'm editing. Hahaha!
Thinking back, I was the same way with revisions for EOS. I remember sitting in my recliner for long, marathon writing sessions. I was single focused and determined, and funny as it sounds, I enjoyed it. I know some people think editing and revisions are the devil. Not me. I'm the weirdo that enjoys them. Guess I need to get my head checked. Lol!
Anyone else like me? Do you cringe when you receive a revision letter, or do you hunker down with a glass of wine, some good snacks and dive in with determination and excitement?
Weigh in with a comment. Have a great night, everyone!
As I sit here at my kitchen table, helping my daughter finish up her explorer report (she's in the fourth grade and has a ton of homework) I find myself thinking about writing.
Yeah, I know, not really a stretch ... me thinking about writing. Whatever!
We all know I started and didn't finish Nano this year. That's okay with me. I've been pushing myself to write everyday, which is something I didn't do with the first three books I penned. I wrote in spurts, finishing large chunks at a time, then taking breaks. The small breaks allowed me to refresh my creativity and re-energize, which is something I've found I need to do. If you've followed my blog then you've seen me agonize over this for the past few months.
About a week ago, could be longer ( my memory isn't what it used to be) I received a revision letter from a large epub for a romantic suspense I completed earlier in the year. What I found interesting was that while I need to take breaks during my initial write, I am a machine when it comes to revisions. It's like some uber-focused robot takes hold of my brain and shuts everything else out. I eat, sleep and breathe the manuscript until the revision is complete. If i'm not able to write, not able to work on the revision, I get a sick, squirrelly feeling deep in my chest and inevitable turn cranky and rabid. Yes, I'm admitting right now, I can get real ugly when I'm editing. Hahaha!
Thinking back, I was the same way with revisions for EOS. I remember sitting in my recliner for long, marathon writing sessions. I was single focused and determined, and funny as it sounds, I enjoyed it. I know some people think editing and revisions are the devil. Not me. I'm the weirdo that enjoys them. Guess I need to get my head checked. Lol!
Anyone else like me? Do you cringe when you receive a revision letter, or do you hunker down with a glass of wine, some good snacks and dive in with determination and excitement?
Weigh in with a comment. Have a great night, everyone!
November 24, 2010
Woohoo Wednesday!
Happy Wednesday, peeps!
Song of the day- Ocean Wide by The Afters
How cool is this, that my Woohoo post comes one day before Thanksgiving? There's certainly a lot to be thankful for in the Sanchez house. We've had many wonderful things happen to us this year, so I'm going to get right to it today.
First off, I'm thankful for a healthy family. I love my hubby and girls dearly, and I thank my lucky stars for them daily.I'm thankful I'm able to follow my passion and write, and that someone else saw merit in what I do and thought to publish me. It's a wonderful feeling to be able to attain a lifelong goal, and I'm so very thankful.I'm particularly thankful for my friends. I know I tend to be a hermit when I'm in writing mode, and I'm quiet to be begin with (Not really the telephone type of friend) so I'm mucho thankful for those who've stuck by me and realized that even though I might get quiet at times, I'm still there for you. I love you, peeps! Mwah!I'd also like to thank anyone who shelled out some of their hard earned money to purchase and read EOS. You've helped to make my dream a reality, and I thank you. I hope and pray you got your money's worth!!!What about you? What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?
I hope you all have a wonderful Turkey Day! Mwah!
Song of the day- Ocean Wide by The Afters
How cool is this, that my Woohoo post comes one day before Thanksgiving? There's certainly a lot to be thankful for in the Sanchez house. We've had many wonderful things happen to us this year, so I'm going to get right to it today.
First off, I'm thankful for a healthy family. I love my hubby and girls dearly, and I thank my lucky stars for them daily.I'm thankful I'm able to follow my passion and write, and that someone else saw merit in what I do and thought to publish me. It's a wonderful feeling to be able to attain a lifelong goal, and I'm so very thankful.I'm particularly thankful for my friends. I know I tend to be a hermit when I'm in writing mode, and I'm quiet to be begin with (Not really the telephone type of friend) so I'm mucho thankful for those who've stuck by me and realized that even though I might get quiet at times, I'm still there for you. I love you, peeps! Mwah!I'd also like to thank anyone who shelled out some of their hard earned money to purchase and read EOS. You've helped to make my dream a reality, and I thank you. I hope and pray you got your money's worth!!!What about you? What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?
I hope you all have a wonderful Turkey Day! Mwah!
