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Writing Saturday: A is for Alditha

In summer of this year, I will be releasing the first in a new series of books, set in the Middle Age in the fictional country of Taelis. So today, I am starting a new series that are the ABC's of this book Adventures and Adversities. An ABC series is perfect because each book of the Tales of Taelis, my new series, starts with a different letter of the alphabet. Today, I would like you to meet my sweet heroin, Alditha. and get to know her a little bit.
Alditha Picture via Pinterest
Age at the beginning of the story: 15
Age at the end: 17
Living siblings: two brothers
Best friend since childhood: Marian
Greatest sorrows: The death of her baby sister and having to leave her home to work at Delmore castle
Greatest joys: Her new found friends, Eleanor and William, and making life better for others
Her Tale: Alditha lived the normal life of a peasant... That is until she is taken from her home to work at castle Delmore in the kitchens. Although the work is hard and the place strange, Alditha soon makes friends with a brother and sister, William and Eleanor, who she would do anything for. Alditha soon discovers that they are willing to do anything for her, including risking their own lives.Join Alditha through all her adventures and adversities and her discovery that God can heal our deepest hurts.

Off for an adventure...

Today I am off for an... errr, I have an appointment with the eye doctor. My eye has developed a dot that comes and goes and I must get it checked out. After that we have some errands to run in town. Okay, so this isn't a huge adventure, but I have boring days to. Sadly, I cannot write all the time.

A Legislative View: First Day of Session

The Texas legislature only meets for five months every other year (we like less time for the government to do things). Today was the first day of our five month session. Above is our staff photo (I'm in the red shirt).
I am really excited about the upcoming session. I now have a new title; Constituent Correspondence Aid. A fancy title to say that I will deal with the mail.
I will keep you posted on the fun and interesting things I learn and try to post pictures too.

Multitudes on Mondays: Welcome 2013

A wonderful new year is here! I am so thankful for...

261. The MOHL Live It! Challenge

262. A New Year
263. One year of Homeschool Author
264. My brother doing well in school
265. Another session of the Texas Legislature
266. A great boss
267. My supportive family
268. Starting the seeds for my garden
269. Another year to blog here

270. Another year to show others the love of God

Living out our Faith... Together

I am really excited about a Meditations of His Love Live It Challenge! One of the things I am most excited about is the new blog in which we are sharing our daily struggles and victories.To check it out, go here!

Writing Saturday: A Bit of Inspiration #2

Sometimes a picture inspires 1000 words.
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"He had a choice to make, but at the moment, neither seemed like
 the right one. The only thing he wanted to do was to jump off the 
side and swim back to shore and his family that was quickly 
slipping away. That, however, was not an option." 

What words does this inspire for you?

Day of Editing

Today I spent five hours editing. The grand number of chapters I edited? Two.


But that is okay, some books take longer then others to write edit. Hopefully  all this work will mean it is 10 times better then my first books.
I must say, I am enjoying the story. It has been two years since I wrote it (almost exactly) and I haven't touched it or read it since then. Everything is fresh and new so at least I'm not bored. I hope to finish editing by the end of January. That may not happen, but at least it is a good goal.
Now, I am off to reward myself by allowing myself to write in my FBI book. 

My Introduction to Les Misérables

Age appropriate for: Ages 12 and up
Description: The story that has thrilled millions comes to life in a brand new way in Focus on the Family Radio Theatre's Les Miserables. This audio drama beautifully portrays the redeeming power of forgiveness through the story of Jean Valjean, an embittered convict whose life is changed by a single act of kindness. Recorded in London with some of England's finest actors, it will mesmerize adults and families alike.
For years I have heard about Les Misérables. This year, with the new movie, I feel like I have heard of little else. People I hardly know rave about the musical, friends would talk at length about other movie versions and how the new one would compare, and my family has puzzled over what all the hype is about. We asked each other a question that shocked my friends; What is Les Misérables?
Thank you Tyndale House for offering review copies of Focus on the Family Radio Theater’s production. I ordered it to listen to over the holidays, not sure really what to expect. Most trendy stories that I have read/watched/listened to I didn’t like, so I had very low expectations for this story.
One evening my sister and were working, and we decided to start listening to Les Misérablesthinking we would just listen to one disc and then go to bed. That didn’t happen. It was very late when we finished the third disk. Both of us were touched deeply by the story and understood why others loved this story of redemption, faith, and second chances.
Focus on the Family Radio Theater had an incredible cast, background music, and realistic sound effects. The production was top notch, as all Focus on the Family Radio Theater productions are.
There wasn’t anything I didn’t like about this story. I can’t wait to listen to it again. It will definitely become a favorite.
I highly recommend this for anyone 12 and up (because a child dies, and some other minor violence).

Goals 2013

Last year I made accepted a lot of challenges and only managed to do one of them; Read at least 20 books I currently owned. Her is the stack of most of the 78 books a read this year (some were on Kindle or out on loan when I took this picture)
And here are my goals for the coming yearTo read as many non-fiction books as I do fictionSubmit 12 articles to paying magazinesSubmit 12 articles to non-paying magazinesBlog at least twice a weekWrite two FBI booksEdit and publish A&AWrite B&BDon’t miss one MOHL postKeep HA booked at least two months in advance.To be happier in general  To show Christ’s love  Learn to hear God’s voice
What are your goals for the coming year?

Multitudes on Mondays: Goodbye to 2012

Today is the last day of 2012. I am so grateful for some of the many blessings God has given me over the past year like.... 
251. Getting to start Homeschool Authors



252. Continuing to blog on Meditations of His Love

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253. For publishing The Destiny of a Galaxy
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254. For a wonderful Republican convention

255. For all the books I have been allowed to review

256. For my awesome blog redesign

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257. For the love and support of the MOHL girls

258. For two very wonderful friends that came to visit

259. My amazing family who puts up with me

260. A God who keeps building my faith up. I can't wait to see what adventures he has for me this year!