Bri Clark's Blog, page 18

Make Time For Twirps

KC Neal is a local YA author releasing Pyisis soon, I follow on Twitter. Which makes her a Twirp but she's also my friend. The last time I saw her was in April and even though she ragged me for having a minivan, when we parted we made plans for lunch again soon.

Well now 6 months later we finally got together. After an hour and a half where we talked on varying subjects from husbands, sleep, YA platform and how it crosses over to Romance, pit stains & tongue rings I've vowed not to wait that long again!

KC is a breath of fresh air. After hanging I feel creatively renewed. I think that has a lot to do with the physical presence of being with another author.

There is a whole world of support for us online. However, we still need that human connection at times. Thanks KC.

I'm Here Today...

Today I am guest posting over at Four Strong Women. I know I would wouldn't I. This is an amazing blog but they do discuss some very intimate things, there is an 18 and up post for a reason. There is no cussing or anything offensive in my post it's just not something not around my normal lines. Proceed if you like.
 http://fourstrongwomen.blogspot.com/2011/09/these-girls-are-connected.html

Imagination Has It's Drawbacks

Often times authors receive ideas for books through dreams. It could be one event or even a person that spawns the creation of an epic series.

Take Twilight for instance, Stephanie Meyer simply had a dream of a beautiful boy with sparkling skin and classic features sitting in a meadow with an average girl. See what happened!!

Epic Series...

Then there is the down side. There are times where you have a dream and go WTH. These dreams should not be developed or thought too much into.

For example, last night I dreamed I was hanging with the Golden girls on their lanai. I was like "Are you guys really canceling the show? Do you know how many generations need you? And who put this hole in the drywall?" They looked on at me guiltily.

See what I mean. Crazy! LOL. Don't get me wrong I love the Golden Girls and watched them with my granny. But I'm not feeling any epic series developing from that.

So any crazy dreams for you lately?

Abduction Review

Today I caught the matinee with the hubster. Another one of our date days. I had high hopes for it but was let down. The script was meant to make Taylor Lautner an action hero and while he could easily be. The plot was so lacking. He has the capacity to play a character with much deeper dimensions as he's shone in the Twilight role.

I'd give it 2.5 stars.

Scales how we measure

Tap the green circle, wait for 0, then step on. I do that 3xs then take the lowest number. It's not exactly scientific but it's mentally positive.

The same thing can be applied to our weight as authors. I'm often asked "How's it going?" referring to my career. I always answer "Great!" then share recent accomplishments, goals, & responsibilities related to my job.

Because I know my worth. We set our own value. Frankly I'm priceless and so are you. Now say that three times and believe it.

Bri

Date Night on Tuesday

For 5 years Friday night has been our date night. However, as our kids Have become increasingly busy we've adapted. So now on Tuesday while one has a commitment for 90 minutes we have our dates.

Romance doesn't happen it's made. Woo your mate. Desire their time. It's truly amazing.

Bri

I"M Sorry I'm Late...The Winners Are

 Grand Prize Winner: DANIELLE OF ROMANCING THE BOOK JUNKIES  gets an eBook of each of my books including an ARC of my upcoming Halloween Novella Scent of a Witch. Those books included are Glazier, Cafe' Seduzione, Familial Witch and Scent of a Witch. 
First Place Winner: LAURIE LU A print or eBook copy of Glazier Additionally for authors a first three chapter critique.
Second Place Winner: KIM C eBook of Familial Witch and if an author a review of their choice of book to be reviewed within two weeks of receipt of book.
Third Place Winner: BLUESHEDEVIL eBook of Caffe' Seduzione and a shout out on all my social media encouraging friendship and following.Congrats to all the Winners and thanks for all your support. 

Jiminey Crickets

So I've been walking with two friends at odarkthirty for 2 years. Now we are bootcamp whores bouncing around from each one that's cheap for their trial period. While I'm pleased to report I've lost over 20lbs and in the lady 2 weeks 6 combined inches.4 was in my chest. That is terrible! Criminey I need a snickers

Blog Hop Ends

Thank you all for commenting, following, friending and liking. I'm so stoked to get to know you all better. The Hop is now closed. Winners will be announced Wednesday on the blog September 28th, 2011. Stay tuned for those winners and for more contests.

Bootcamp

Just to check in about my bootcamps. It's been many months. I will have my hour glass figure by the end of Oct. I will look like Jessica Rabbit only with cropped blonde hair. And I still have dimples in my belly but they are deeper so progress is being made that is all.