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July 1, 2013
Writing: am I wasting my time?
I apologize if this is a repost for those of you who receive blog posts by email or view them via a blog feed reader. We did some reshuffling last week to ensure you don’t miss out an inspiring guest post but we are back to regular scheduling now.
No seriously, am I?
I spend painful tiny writing sessions at the crack of dawn adding 50 words to my story then another 50 and another 50 until maybe I hit 500-800 before it’s time for me to get to my day job, and I wonder, why on earth do I do that?
Do you ever get that feeling?
I question myself over and over, realist to the possibility that this manuscript is perhaps just practice. That no matter how I submit it down the ladder of agents, trad-publishers and small publisher, it might never be good enough to actually be read.
And that the 250 hrs I spent are just gone from my life.
I just sit there at times in front of the blank page or staring at lines of unedited work wondering, why continue to do this if there are no guarantees?
It’s really hard to find the answer to that question, isn’t it?
Because there are easier ways to spend our extra time, easier ways to earn a living, or be creative and certainly not something to do in a quest for fame. So why?
There are so so many people we meet who confess they have a book in them. Is it a way to express ourselves to the world? To put some order to our jumbled thoughts, inner voices and dreams.
Maybe I am wasting my time, I truly don’t know. But I could also waste it on mindless TV, Facebook addiction, hours of Angry Birds or snarky gossip with so-so friends.
At least I’ll have something out of it at the end, right? Even if its unfit for public reading!
And at least those voices inside my head will finally have found a home.
Happy Writing!
Much love,
Marie-Claude xoxox
Location:Seattle
June 29, 2013
You’ve heard it before… You can’t write, if you don’t read.
It’s the truth!
Cross my heart!
Whether you like what you read, or the novel is a wall-banger/quick-click-archive (and you resist throwing your e-reader)… Reading is the only way you’re going to stay on top of your game in the publishing industry.
Beyond knowing what’s hot and what’s not, you learn from Every. Single. Author.
I read THREE books between Friday evening and today. (Yes, I just closed THE END on the third book at o’dark thirty this morning and I’ll HATE myself for staying up this late. And maybe I should have been writing instead. BUT…)
Here’s what I took away from reading…
Book 1: (And no, I’m not naming books/authors, because I’m not an asshat.)
I loved book 1′s author’s voice. I really did. It was engaging, fun, very true. Because of her amazing grasp on voice, I had to remind myself to to make sure my writing was as fun and engaging as hers was. But come about chapter 5, I found myself skimming, hard-core. The pace lagged. The characters started acting out of, well character. The premise was intriguing, and I finished the book, but I saw fatal flaws that could make a reader second guess buying another book.
Hmmmmm…
Lesson one from this read? Remember my characterization and pacing.
Book 2:
I’m not going to go into great detail, but the plot holes were big enough for the Starship Enterprise to side-swipe through, with a full 360, without fear of damage.
Yeah, it was that insane.
The worst part was, I think this author had the mechanics of characterization nailed. I mean, really NAILED. The hero was to-die-for! Sweet in the right moments, sexy in others, tough when he needed to be – and sometimes when he didn’t. Alpha male to the max. The whole freakin’ package. Which made the plot issues that much more damaging. Will I buy again? Maybe. But it reminded me of the color coordination fellow Musetracker, Marie Claude-Bourque, uses to make sure she’s using everything in her writing. When she goes through her manuscript, she uses a color for emotion, a color for action, a color deep POV, a color for setting, a color for plot… Everything has a color so she can see what’s missing/wrong and needs work. This author would have benefited from using a color theme for her plot, because from beginning to end, a reader has to understand the mechanics moving each character.
Lesson two: PLOT! If it has a great big black hole, it ain’t workin’.
Book 3:
I. Want. To. Be. This. Author.
She nailed it from page one to the very last page and left me wanting more. I not only read this novel in record time, but I immediately went to her Goodreads page and reviewed it, then traveled to her webpage and drooled over the next books I wanted on my TBR pile. Even better (for her)… I bought one of her novels and started it ahead of others. The only thing that stopped me from reading was the fact that I had a blog post to do.
So?!?
Do you carve out time for writing?
If you don’t… To the corner with you!
Happy writing/reading!
Candi
June 26, 2013
Hump Day Kick Start – Power Saw Edition
Song of the Day: Touch Too Much by AC/DC (Just because I heard the song yesterday and remembered how much I liked it.)
Hump Day Kick Start – for your muse, a writing picture prompt, or just a visual treat.
A half-naked man. A big-ass power saw. What more from a picture prompt could you ask for? That was a rhetorical question for the ladies, of course.
What’s his story? Who is our fireman? Is he new to the job? A seasoned firefighter? Is he practicing in a mock set up to enter a burning building? Maybe he is about to open the door to something more sinister. What could be on the other side? What’s with the sullen look? Is he thinking about the sexy pump operator that he can’t seem to drum up the nerve to ask out? Or did he lock himself out of his apartment…again?
Just look at they way he is holding his, er, tool. Just wait until he starts the thing. Sparks will surely fly.
What’s your take? Come one, be creative! Let me hear from you.
June 24, 2013
MuseTracks Guest – Ju Ephraime – HUGE Giveaway!
Pleas join MuseTracks in welcoming Ju Ephraime. Ju has graciously offered to give away 5 copies of her ebooks AND a gift card to Kobo or B&N. Just comment for your chance to win!
Meet Ju Ephraime
If you could work with any author, who would it be. I’d have to say, Lisa Kleypas
Who is your favorite author and is your writing style similar to theirs? Again, Lisa Kleypas, and to a certain extent, heat wise, yes.
What is your favorite part of a book? I like the middle, but I also love the epilogue. By the middle of the book I pretty much if I like the book or not. I don’t judge a book by the first few chapters. I love the epilogue because it ties everything together for me
When naming your characters, do you give any thought to the actual meaning? No. But I imagine my characters responding to their names in my mind eye. I refer to him/her only by that name.
What is your inspiration or who is? I’m a very new writer, so I have a lot of life experiences to drawn upon. I’m really never at a loss for material, yet.
Do you use real-life facts based on true stories? I use real life and use my over-active imagination and create thing.
Do you use your OWN experiences? Not really, but if I describe a romantic scene, you bet I’ve done it. I won’t write it otherwise.
Did you ever think you would ever become an author? Yes, I knew I would be an author from age eight. It took a long time getting there because of life responsibilities—work, school, family, etc.
How do you conceive your plot ideas? I get a title, then the cover and the rest is history. I visualize the entire thing in my mind-eye before I sit down to write.
Have you written a book you love that you have not been able to publish? No. Fortunately, I have yet to experience this.
How long did it take you to publish your first book, after you started trying? Not long. After my first email rejection, I went to my job and they offered to publish my book under their imprint, and the rest is history. I’ve not submitted a manuscript to another publishing house.
Tell me about your book. How did you come up with that (story, angle, idea)? When I was about eight, I ready a mystery novel about a blind man solving crimes by scent; I love it then, and now.
How did you get interested in writing this particular genre (historical novels, mysteries, sci-fi, children’s books, etc.)? I read only steamy romance novels, not erotica, but steamy; so I write what I enjoy reading.
What kind of research did you do for this book? I did period research for location and realism of the facts.
What is a typical working day like for you? When and where do you write? Do you set a daily writing goal? No. I write as the mood takes me. If I’m in the grips of a hot scene, I’ll take my laptop with me, even to the hair salon.
What is the hardest part of writing for you? There is no part of writing I don’t enjoy. I even enjoy, to a certain extent, the edits. I like it and yet I hate it, so for me it’s a double edged sword.
What is the best thing about being an author? The best thing for me about being an author is being able to do what I love to do most.
What are you working on now? I’m working on a contemporary romance set in the Caribbean, A Wonderful Piece of Dark Mahogany, which is due out next month, just in time for the summer. This will be immediately followed by a short novella I’m working on as we speak.
What advice would you give aspiring writers? More haste less speed. Take time to hone your craft. To be a successful writer, you must love it because it takes its toll on you. And edit, edit, edit!
Do you have any favorite authors or favorite books? Yes. I love Lisa Kleypas, Christine Feehan, Stephanie Laurens, Karen Hawkins, Gaelen Foley, Elizabeth Lowell, Virginia Henley, to name a few.
What question have you always wanted to be asked in an interview? How would you answer that question? What do you believe would make you a successful writer? My answer: To see one of my novels made into a successful movie.
If you were writing a book about your life, what would the title be? Against All Odds
About the Author:
I can’t recall a time in my life when I wasn’t writing. I know I started a long, long, time ago. I began writing short stories for the local radio station in my home town, which were read on the air at story time. After I had my children, I went back to school to further my education. I have since earned several degrees, including two Masters and a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University in Boston. During the course of my schooling, I wrote and published a working curriculum for a career school, as well as, other literary works. A couple years ago, I revisited my first love, writing for fun and enjoyment.
I live in a small town in Connecticut, where the closest thing to a mall is a shopping strip, so nothing exciting happens there. I’m a mother of three. My dog Gus is my favorite companion when I take up pen and paper to write.
Many of my stories are set in the places I’ve visited. The children I encounter during my travels determine the theme of the book. I love to write stories about talented, inquisitive, and curious children who are thirsty for knowledge.
When I’m not writing my children books, I write romance novels under a pen name. Oftentimes, I take the time to visit the places in which my stories are set, which is the icing on the cake. My second love is traveling, and those times when I can combine writing with traveling, I’m usually in writers’ heaven because I’m doing my two most favorite things…
THE ODOR OF VIOLET by Ju EphraimeBlurb: Step into the sightless world of Damien Falconer, as he struggles to come to grips with the BLISTERING attraction he feels for his new personal assistant, Lisa Andrews.
Back Description: After losing his sight in a terrible accident, only to learn that the woman he was planning to marry did not love him enough to accept him, Damien Falconer was devastated. Struggling to cope with his disability, he isolated himself from society, allowing no one to get close to him, but his personal assistant, Jake. Upon learning Jake was soon to leave his employ and return to Scotland, Damien was forced to advertise for his replacement.
Among the applicants who answered his ad was Lisa Andrews, a registered nurse from Connecticut. But Damien was adamant that he would not be replacing Jake with a woman. His argument was, he did not feel comfortable with a woman doing the things that Jake did for him, but one whiff of Lisa’s unique scent and Damien found himself fighting a blistering physical attraction the likes of which he’d never known before. Should he hire her or should he ignore what his “other” senses were screaming at him, about this woman. Damien rustled with the question for several days, but in the end, he caved. And so began a hunger for a woman he couldn’t see…could only recognize by her unique scent…yet wanted like he’d never wanted anything before.
EXCERPT:
The Odor of Violet
Ms. Andrews walked into the room, and Damien felt the air leave his lungs. He could not see her, but he felt Jake’s reaction also. He was not certain if he was mirroring Jake’s reaction to the candidate or his own overactive imagination. Whatever the reason, he had a physical reaction to whomever it was that walked into his library. She was polite and calm, and he sensed she had a smile on her face because Jake had an answering smile in his voice when he greeted her. Poor Damien, he couldn’t see a thing, but boy, was he aware of her. He could smell the fragrance she was wearing, and it was doing strange things to his body.
There was a hint of jasmine, mixed with a bit of musk, but the overwhelming scent was of violet. He recognized the scent because of the perfusion of violet plants that grew in the garden surrounding his house.
It was his favorite flower. He was never tired of sitting on the porch just inhaling its heady fragrance.
On Ms. Andrews, the fragrance was positively intoxicating. The mixture of violet with her unique scent was overpowering. Damien was almost in pain from the strength of his physical reaction to her. He was uncomfortable in his seat and kept fidgeting and moving to get a more comfortable position. He did not want either Jake or the young woman to notice his discomfort. He desperately wanted to see the woman who was in his library, but he had to be content with just listening to her responses to Jake’s questions.
She sounded a bit flustered because she would begin each response with a slight nervous laugh, and Jake would respond in kind. This exchange between the two infuriated Damien, who wanted to participate in the conversation. He interrupted one of Jake’s questions to her with one of his own.
“Tell me, Ms. Andrews, how long have you been out of school?”
Buy Links:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-odor-of-violet-ju-ephraime/1113932871?ean=9780983602972
http://shop.envisionschoolpublishing.com/The-Odor-of-Violet-R0006.htm
Author’s Links:
http://www.juephraime.blogspot.com
Don’t forget to comment for your chance to win! Ju is giving away 5 copies of her ebooks (winners’ choice) and a Kobo or B&N gift card.
Ebook winners can choose from:
The Odor of Violet: http://www.amazon.com/Odor-Violet-Ju-Ephraime/dp/0983602972/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1371649126&sr=1-1&keywords=ju+ephraime
White Magic Woman (Paranormal romance): http://www.amazon.com/White-Magic-Woman-Ju-Ephraime/dp/098360293X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1371649126&sr=1-3&keywords=ju+ephraime
A Wonderful Piece of Dark Mahogany (Coming soon!)
June 21, 2013
No Editor Shop today…
Due to unexpected issues, I have to cancel this month’s Agent/Editor Shop.
I’ll reconnect with Beth and have her visit with us another time.
MuseTracks Guest – Ju Ephraime – HUGE Giveaway!
Pleas join MuseTracks in welcoming Ju Ephraime. Ju has graciously offered to give away 5 copies of her ebooks AND a gift card to Kobo or B&N. Just comment for your chance to win!
Meet Ju Ephraime
If you could work with any author, who would it be. I’d have to say, Lisa Kleypas
Who is your favorite author and is your writing style similar to theirs? Again, Lisa Kleypas, and to a certain extent, heat wise, yes.
What is your favorite part of a book? I like the middle, but I also love the epilogue. By the middle of the book I pretty much if I like the book or not. I don’t judge a book by the first few chapters. I love the epilogue because it ties everything together for me
When naming your characters, do you give any thought to the actual meaning? No. But I imagine my characters responding to their names in my mind eye. I refer to him/her only by that name.
What is your inspiration or who is? I’m a very new writer, so I have a lot of life experiences to drawn upon. I’m really never at a loss for material, yet.
Do you use real-life facts based on true stories? I use real life and use my over-active imagination and create thing.
Do you use your OWN experiences? Not really, but if I describe a romantic scene, you bet I’ve done it. I won’t write it otherwise.
Did you ever think you would ever become an author? Yes, I knew I would be an author from age eight. It took a long time getting there because of life responsibilities—work, school, family, etc.
How do you conceive your plot ideas? I get a title, then the cover and the rest is history. I visualize the entire thing in my mind-eye before I sit down to write.
Have you written a book you love that you have not been able to publish? No. Fortunately, I have yet to experience this.
How long did it take you to publish your first book, after you started trying? Not long. After my first email rejection, I went to my job and they offered to publish my book under their imprint, and the rest is history. I’ve not submitted a manuscript to another publishing house.
Tell me about your book. How did you come up with that (story, angle, idea)? When I was about eight, I ready a mystery novel about a blind man solving crimes by scent; I love it then, and now.
How did you get interested in writing this particular genre (historical novels, mysteries, sci-fi, children’s books, etc.)? I read only steamy romance novels, not erotica, but steamy; so I write what I enjoy reading.
What kind of research did you do for this book? I did period research for location and realism of the facts.
What is a typical working day like for you? When and where do you write? Do you set a daily writing goal? No. I write as the mood takes me. If I’m in the grips of a hot scene, I’ll take my laptop with me, even to the hair salon.
What is the hardest part of writing for you? There is no part of writing I don’t enjoy. I even enjoy, to a certain extent, the edits. I like it and yet I hate it, so for me it’s a double edged sword.
What is the best thing about being an author? The best thing for me about being an author is being able to do what I love to do most.
What are you working on now? I’m working on a contemporary romance set in the Caribbean, A Wonderful Piece of Dark Mahogany, which is due out next month, just in time for the summer. This will be immediately followed by a short novella I’m working on as we speak.
What advice would you give aspiring writers? More haste less speed. Take time to hone your craft. To be a successful writer, you must love it because it takes its toll on you. And edit, edit, edit!
Do you have any favorite authors or favorite books? Yes. I love Lisa Kleypas, Christine Feehan, Stephanie Laurens, Karen Hawkins, Gaelen Foley, Elizabeth Lowell, Virginia Henley, to name a few.
What question have you always wanted to be asked in an interview? How would you answer that question? What do you believe would make you a successful writer? My answer: To see one of my novels made into a successful movie.
If you were writing a book about your life, what would the title be? Against All Odds
About the Author:
I can’t recall a time in my life when I wasn’t writing. I know I started a long, long, time ago. I began writing short stories for the local radio station in my home town, which were read on the air at story time. After I had my children, I went back to school to further my education. I have since earned several degrees, including two Masters and a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Northeastern University in Boston. During the course of my schooling, I wrote and published a working curriculum for a career school, as well as, other literary works. A couple years ago, I revisited my first love, writing for fun and enjoyment.
I live in a small town in Connecticut, where the closest thing to a mall is a shopping strip, so nothing exciting happens there. I’m a mother of three. My dog Gus is my favorite companion when I take up pen and paper to write.
Many of my stories are set in the places I’ve visited. The children I encounter during my travels determine the theme of the book. I love to write stories about talented, inquisitive, and curious children who are thirsty for knowledge.
When I’m not writing my children books, I write romance novels under a pen name. Oftentimes, I take the time to visit the places in which my stories are set, which is the icing on the cake. My second love is traveling, and those times when I can combine writing with traveling, I’m usually in writers’ heaven because I’m doing my two most favorite things…
THE ODOR OF VIOLET by Ju EphraimeBlurb: Step into the sightless world of Damien Falconer, as he struggles to come to grips with the BLISTERING attraction he feels for his new personal assistant, Lisa Andrews.
Back Description: After losing his sight in a terrible accident, only to learn that the woman he was planning to marry did not love him enough to accept him, Damien Falconer was devastated. Struggling to cope with his disability, he isolated himself from society, allowing no one to get close to him, but his personal assistant, Jake. Upon learning Jake was soon to leave his employ and return to Scotland, Damien was forced to advertise for his replacement.
Among the applicants who answered his ad was Lisa Andrews, a registered nurse from Connecticut. But Damien was adamant that he would not be replacing Jake with a woman. His argument was, he did not feel comfortable with a woman doing the things that Jake did for him, but one whiff of Lisa’s unique scent and Damien found himself fighting a blistering physical attraction the likes of which he’d never known before. Should he hire her or should he ignore what his “other” senses were screaming at him, about this woman. Damien rustled with the question for several days, but in the end, he caved. And so began a hunger for a woman he couldn’t see…could only recognize by her unique scent…yet wanted like he’d never wanted anything before.
EXCERPT:
The Odor of Violet
Ms. Andrews walked into the room, and Damien felt the air leave his lungs. He could not see her, but he felt Jake’s reaction also. He was not certain if he was mirroring Jake’s reaction to the candidate or his own overactive imagination. Whatever the reason, he had a physical reaction to whomever it was that walked into his library. She was polite and calm, and he sensed she had a smile on her face because Jake had an answering smile in his voice when he greeted her. Poor Damien, he couldn’t see a thing, but boy, was he aware of her. He could smell the fragrance she was wearing, and it was doing strange things to his body.
There was a hint of jasmine, mixed with a bit of musk, but the overwhelming scent was of violet. He recognized the scent because of the perfusion of violet plants that grew in the garden surrounding his house.
It was his favorite flower. He was never tired of sitting on the porch just inhaling its heady fragrance.
On Ms. Andrews, the fragrance was positively intoxicating. The mixture of violet with her unique scent was overpowering. Damien was almost in pain from the strength of his physical reaction to her. He was uncomfortable in his seat and kept fidgeting and moving to get a more comfortable position. He did not want either Jake or the young woman to notice his discomfort. He desperately wanted to see the woman who was in his library, but he had to be content with just listening to her responses to Jake’s questions.
She sounded a bit flustered because she would begin each response with a slight nervous laugh, and Jake would respond in kind. This exchange between the two infuriated Damien, who wanted to participate in the conversation. He interrupted one of Jake’s questions to her with one of his own.
“Tell me, Ms. Andrews, how long have you been out of school?”
Buy Links:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-odor-of-violet-ju-ephraime/1113932871?ean=9780983602972
http://shop.envisionschoolpublishing.com/The-Odor-of-Violet-R0006.htm
Author’s Links:
http://www.juephraime.blogspot.com
Don’t forget to comment for your chance to win! Ju is giving away 5 copies of her ebooks (winners’ choice) and a Kobo or B&N gift card.
Ebook winners can choose from:
The Odor of Violet: http://www.amazon.com/Odor-Violet-Ju-Ephraime/dp/0983602972/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1371649126&sr=1-1&keywords=ju+ephraime
White Magic Woman (Paranormal romance): http://www.amazon.com/White-Magic-Woman-Ju-Ephraime/dp/098360293X/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1371649126&sr=1-3&keywords=ju+ephraime
A Wonderful Piece of Dark Mahogany (Coming soon!)
June 19, 2013
Summer Writing Tips and Permission to Ogle
Song of the Day: Sunset in July by 311
Summer is here. For writers of school-age kids, that can all but bring writing to a screeching halt. Never fear, Jenn’s here! With a few tips to keep the muse occupied.
Let’s start with the obvious. Set a schedule. You should already have one. But, the summer break can throw a monkey wrench into even the most well-oiled machine. For the working mom, your schedule may just need tweaking to keep up with the ever-changing itinerary and continual I’m bored interruptions. For the Stay-at-home mom, it’s trickier. Dedicate an hour for yourself and tell the kiddos to color, play, do a craft, or *gasp* watch TV. If the offspring are young, utilize nap time to your advantage. Just remember to stay off the soul-sucking lure of social media. Right after you finish reading this post, of course.
Going on vacation? Don’t forget to pack a notebook. Inspiration often strikes with the force of lightning when away from home. For me, I have bursts of creativity, and I’m certain it is because my daily routine has been shaken up. Or it could be that people watching produces some incredible characters—the good, the bad, and the downright laughable. Careful, you’re genius is showing. Poolside, sight-seeing, hotel balcony, hiking, at the lake, at the beach, having lunch at an outdoor cafe, you don’t want to be caught without something to scribble your brilliance upon.
Speaking of people watching, there are a plethora of ripe candidates at the airports. Just sayin’. And whether traveling by trains, planes or automobiles, you’ll have loads of downtime. What better way to stave off the blahs than by whipping out that trusty notebook and jotting ideas, plot twists, character sketches, or a scene while losing feeling in your butt waiting.
Be inspired. Summertime offers so much incredible inspiration, especially for description. Listen to the cacophony of noises on a warm night. Feel the softness of fine 
beach sand. Smell the barbecue on the grill. Taste the fruity, cold beverages. Smell the burning flesh, feel the scorching pain, hear the ringing in your ears after a firecracker you didn’t throw quick enough goes off in your hand. Commit those experiences to memory or write them down in the notebook you now keep with you at all times.
Go see a blockbuster movie. Not only will you enjoy a good story, you will likely analyze it scene for scene, mentally tallying the acts, inciting moments, character motivations, and zero in on the anomalies and suspension of disbelief. All great practice. And if you are anything like me, you’ll delight in ogling the eye candy. Hey, it’s called research of the male body.
Can’t write? Muse taken a vacation, too? Utilize your time by updating (or building) your website, blog, and/or author pages on social media.
Edit works in progress. If anything, when your Muse returns with a golden tan, you’ll have a jumpstart on getting back to work.
Before you know it, summer will be over (Nooooooo!) and you will have made forward strides in your writing.
How do you stay motivated during the summer months? What tips would you like to share?
June 18, 2013
Link of the Week – Book Glutton
Here is a unique approach to book clubs. Book Glutton is a community for reading clubs and an online bookstore . The site allows readers to connect virtually to discuss a book or books, anywhere within a book. As in inside the book. But it doesn’t stop there. It’s also a place for writers to discuss craft and help one another with WIPs. This site is even used in classrooms. Teachers can attach study questions for students within the text.
Check it out. Book Glutton
June 17, 2013
Talk Back: What are your summer writing plans?
On my Kindle: Blood Oranges by Caitlin R. Kiernan w/a Kathleen Tierney
Talk Back – Tell us how you write!
Does your writing schedule change during the seasons, or does it stay pretty much the same?
Here in Seattle, schools are out and it means kids are now at home for the summer. When I was at home with my kids, summer meant that my writing time was short and I had to plan around them. Now that I am working as a teacher and that my kids are in middle school, things have reversed and it means that, starting Tuesday, I will finally have time to write more.
So I’m hoping to finish, or at least get the major part of the current project I am working on. I am a little worried that the summer weather and restless kids will prevent me from doing as much as I want, but that’s the plan anyway.
So how about you? Are summer more productive? Less? Distracting or a better time to focus? You tell me!!
Much love,
Marie-Claude xoxox
Location:Seattle
June 12, 2013
Hump Day Kick Start – Steamy Stairway Edition
Song of the Day: Sanctify by Nine Inch Nails
Hump Day Kick Start – for your muse, a writing picture prompt, or just a visual treat.
I couldn’t pass up this delectable photo. There are so many questions, so many different stories that can come from such an interesting image.
Who are our twosome? Hollywood dysfunctional couple? Dominatrix and her client? Vampire and 1950′s lingerie model?
Where are they? Posh hotel? Beverley Hills bungalow? Playboy mansion patio?
Is he giving her a piggyback ride? Did she just kick his double-agent ass? Perhaps he drank too much, and in his zeal to take her to his room, tripped. Is he proving to her that he can do 100 push-ups with her straddling him? Maybe she just give him the Vulcan nerve pinch.
What do YOU think? I’d love to hear from you.
