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May 31, 2013
Happy Friday Celebrating the Small Things
Happy Friday, from one of VikLit's Celebrate the Small Things blog hoppers!
This week's celebrations are:I’m excited that I registered Writer’s Mark Publications as a business, which I hope will later become much more than just a name.I did my first guest post at b00k r3vi3ws.com. Please check it out …here.I’m also grateful for: the sunshine you wonderful bloggers a critique partner that may very well go the long haul :)
May 30, 2013
Guest Post: An Indie Writer's Dreams
I have the honor of doing a guest post for the first time over at the wonderful blog, b00k r3vi3ws; the one that hosts the Indie-Fever Reading Challenge. Please take a few moments to check it out... here.
May 28, 2013
Getting Personal - Journal Past Blast Blog Hop
Because of the holiday yesterday, I had forgotten to do my Tuesday Journal Past Blast, so it’s way late. But here is a poem I wrote maybe in 1990. This might be as personal as I may get in these postings.
Chris… saying grace with you telling secrets sleeping over let’s not make loveDeceiving our emotions digging a new pathI’m fearing what may lie ahead being turned on by a glanceCall me tonight because I need you.
If you’d like to join this blog hop and post old journal entries every Tuesday, just join in on the linky below.
May 27, 2013
Giveaway for Anticipation of the Penitent ends in 2 days
Last minute giveaway of Anticipation of the Penitent available at B00k R3vi3ws. Ends on Wednesday, so hurry! (I'm so sorry. I hadn't realized that the giveaway is only for participants of the Indie-Fever Challenge. Please feel free to learn more about Anticipation of the Penitent anyway and let me know whether it interests you.)
Synopsis:
When Alezea is trapped by the Devil, she bears him a son and knows her life will never be her own. She is the mother of Thomas, a man reared by Satan to be a killer of life’s most innocent – little girls. Alezea lives detached from the horrors committed by her son and from her domination by the entity who uses her as he pleases. Until she meets Martha who shows her a way out. Now Alezea will risk her very soul to free Thomas from his father. The fight to save her son will either redeem Alezea or destroy her forever.
Rachel knows Thomas’ history, yet she believes her presence can transform him. Her belief in Thomas might send her fully into the Devil’s realm or provide an opening for God’s miracles in both of their lives. In a scheme to continue his father’s line, Thomas may ruin his alliance with Rachel or rend himself from the dominion he was born to hold. The impulse to contrive his future takes Thomas to new heights in his lifework as a killer, pushes him toward maturity, and forces him to encounter the astonishing truth of his heritage.
Anticipation of the Penitent depicts the battle between good and evil in one family until it is rendered to its destined completion. Only then will it be known whether Alezea succeeds in her struggle for a life free from Satan’s control.
Excerpt:
For the first time in twenty-seven years, Alezea looked at Thomas as a part of herself. He was human, not a pliant slave for the devil’s use and pleasure. A rivulet of shame started to stream its way into her heart for the actions she partook in with her son.
Her son. Tears manifested their way from within her soul and overflowed onto her cheeks. He was her son, not Satan’s. He lived in her world, not the underworld of the devil. Her formidable, strong, handsome son had the choice to not be the devil’s heir, just as she had the choice not to be the devil’s maiden.
It was late when Alezea finally completed her story to Martha. Alezea was amazed that Martha did not send her away forever or call the police to her home. Instead, Martha told her to go home. She told Alezea to not worry and that she would help.
Alezea reached out in the darkened room and touched her son gently on the arm, not with the initiation of demanded sexual perversion, but with the care and worry of a mother for her only child who was lost. That rivulet of shame slowly began to transform into a prospect of hope. Could her son, who had no guidance or teachings of goodness, be turned around?
This phenomenon of love for Thomas was in its infancy. But Thomas was a man in his twenties. Could he begin to see Alezea as his mother, to be respected and trusted? The immediate answer to herself was a blatant “No!” Rather or not she reached out to God previously, she knew that God was stronger than her shame, her doubts and the devil himself. She would fight for him. She would fight for her son.
She covered Thomas’ shoulders with his sheet and left his bedroom, closing the door quietly. Alezea stood, leaning gently against his door, still enjoying the emotional impasse welling inside her. For the first time ever, feeling something other than trapped, fear and shame, enabled Alezea to feel relief.
Synopsis:
When Alezea is trapped by the Devil, she bears him a son and knows her life will never be her own. She is the mother of Thomas, a man reared by Satan to be a killer of life’s most innocent – little girls. Alezea lives detached from the horrors committed by her son and from her domination by the entity who uses her as he pleases. Until she meets Martha who shows her a way out. Now Alezea will risk her very soul to free Thomas from his father. The fight to save her son will either redeem Alezea or destroy her forever.
Rachel knows Thomas’ history, yet she believes her presence can transform him. Her belief in Thomas might send her fully into the Devil’s realm or provide an opening for God’s miracles in both of their lives. In a scheme to continue his father’s line, Thomas may ruin his alliance with Rachel or rend himself from the dominion he was born to hold. The impulse to contrive his future takes Thomas to new heights in his lifework as a killer, pushes him toward maturity, and forces him to encounter the astonishing truth of his heritage.
Anticipation of the Penitent depicts the battle between good and evil in one family until it is rendered to its destined completion. Only then will it be known whether Alezea succeeds in her struggle for a life free from Satan’s control.
Excerpt:
For the first time in twenty-seven years, Alezea looked at Thomas as a part of herself. He was human, not a pliant slave for the devil’s use and pleasure. A rivulet of shame started to stream its way into her heart for the actions she partook in with her son.
Her son. Tears manifested their way from within her soul and overflowed onto her cheeks. He was her son, not Satan’s. He lived in her world, not the underworld of the devil. Her formidable, strong, handsome son had the choice to not be the devil’s heir, just as she had the choice not to be the devil’s maiden.
It was late when Alezea finally completed her story to Martha. Alezea was amazed that Martha did not send her away forever or call the police to her home. Instead, Martha told her to go home. She told Alezea to not worry and that she would help.
Alezea reached out in the darkened room and touched her son gently on the arm, not with the initiation of demanded sexual perversion, but with the care and worry of a mother for her only child who was lost. That rivulet of shame slowly began to transform into a prospect of hope. Could her son, who had no guidance or teachings of goodness, be turned around?
This phenomenon of love for Thomas was in its infancy. But Thomas was a man in his twenties. Could he begin to see Alezea as his mother, to be respected and trusted? The immediate answer to herself was a blatant “No!” Rather or not she reached out to God previously, she knew that God was stronger than her shame, her doubts and the devil himself. She would fight for him. She would fight for her son.
She covered Thomas’ shoulders with his sheet and left his bedroom, closing the door quietly. Alezea stood, leaning gently against his door, still enjoying the emotional impasse welling inside her. For the first time ever, feeling something other than trapped, fear and shame, enabled Alezea to feel relief.
May 25, 2013
The Beauty of a Skeuomorph
When I came across this word on Dictionary.com, I just had to use it for Save-A-Word Saturday, because it truly made NO sense to me! My writing actually clarified it for me.
Today's theme is: roses
My word today is: skeuomorph: [skew-uh-morph] (noun) an ornament or design on an object copied from a form of the object when made from another material or by other techniques, as an imitation metal rivet mark found on handles of prehistoric pottery.
And here's my writing for this word:
“Come stand next to me Maggie. Right here, next to those wire roses. And be sure you smile this time.”
“Those aren’t wire roses, mom. That’s a skeuomorph design. Again you’re not looking at the big picture. See, if you back up, you’ll see that the roses are welded into the wrought-iron gate. You can tell that the roses are actually made of silver, but somehow aged to look almost exactly like wrought-iron. It’s quite amazi...“
“Alright, who cares? Just get over here and take this picture. Dancing With the Stars is about to start!”
This weekly word lovers and prompt writers blog hop goes like this:
1. Create a lovely blog post that links back to The Feather and The Rose blog - our host.
2. Pick an old word you want to save from extinction to feature in your blog post. It really must be an old word, not just a big one. We are trying to save lovely archaisms, not ugly giants (for example, "Dihydrogen Monoxide" is not an acceptable choice). Luciferous Logolepsy is a great database of lovely words if you're having trouble coming up with something on your own.
3. Provide a definition of your word. Use your word in a sentence (or even a short paragraph) vaguely related to the theme we have chosen this week. You may also add visual or musical interpretations of your word or your sentence. In fact, add anything that moves your creative spirit.
4. Add your post to the linky list below (sometimes I add it later in the day). Then hop to as many other blogs as you can in search of as many wonderful words as possible!
5. Use as many of the words as you can on the people in your life. Do leave us a note or add something to your own post to let us all know what wonderful old word you whipped out to befuddle your friends and relations.
May 24, 2013
Giving Praise while Celebrating the Small Things
In celebrating VikLit's Celebrate the Small Things, I want to give praise for the stellar direction things seem to be heading. I believe I am making progress in realigning myself as a writer, building a base, creating more works, and following the flow of this stream. There are still things I'm learning and risks I'm taking, but I am holding on to the faith that even if mistakes happen, I am under the protection of God who will make all things well for those who believe.
May you all have a wonderful weekend and a celebratory Memorial Day!
May 22, 2013
I Proudly Accept These Awards :)
S.K. Anthony has decided to spoil me with being able to choose from several awards. Not to be too greedy or starve myself, I’d chosen two of the three awards offered. But then Simply Sarah awarded me with the other one as well, and I received another from three other folks, Entertaining Interests, Betty Alark and Queendsheena.
To not overwhelm you folks with TMI about me (and scare most of you away forever), I’ve condensed some of the awards as much as possible. My nominees are at the bottom, and I'm giving them the choice to take any or all of these.
Awarded to me from S.K. Anthony
Very Inspiring Blogger Award Rules
1. Display logo in your blog to show you've been nominated!2. Link back to your nominator.3. Share 7 things about yourself.4. Nominate 15 other bloggers for the award.5. Notify your nominees.
Here are 7 things about me:1. I've designed my book cover for Salted With Fire, and I am hecka excited about it.2. I've been gaining weight, and I'm hecka not excited about that.3. Saw the new Star Trek with my mom, and it was a great movie.4. I've been missing church lately. Must feel I need a break after going pretty much nonstop for nearly 10 years. 5. An actor I had a crush on when I was little, and kinda still do, is Jason Bateman.6. I'm looking forward to watching After Earth in IMAX 3D7. That's enough for this award!
Also awarded to me from SK Anthony.
Best Moment Award rules:Winners re-post this completely with their acceptance speech. This could be written or video recorded. Winners have the privilege of awarding the next awardees! The re-post should include a NEW set of people/blogs worthy of the award with notification sent to them of the great news. Display the award’s badge on your blog/website.Resources: What makes a good acceptance speech?*Gratitude. Thank the people who helped you along the way.*Humor. Keep us entertained and smiling.*Inspiration. Make your story touch our lives.
My Speech:As I stand here, I know in my heart that this would not be possible without my mom who is always proud. She would tell you that Anticipation of the Penitent would win the Pulitzer Prize if it were up to her. But neither could this have come about without my brother Anthony or my niece Celeste, who have both read and edited my book (although neither of them is Christian), and helped me to bring out the good story from within. Above all, I thank all my blogger friends and visitors who have taken the time to listen (read) this most amazingly horrid speech.
Awarded to me from S.K. Anthony and Simply Sarah
Sunshine Award rules:Include the award’s logo in a post or on your blog.Link to the person who nominated you.Answer 10 questions about yourself.Nominate 10 bloggers.Link your nominees to the post and comment on their blogs, letting them know they have been nominated.
And now for the 10 questions:Favorite color – Brown, and green, and gray. Favorite animal – Ones that can take care of themselves, i.e., out in the wild.Favorite number – Number of years until retirement, realistically 8Favorite non-alcoholic drink – herbal teaFavorite alcoholic drink – Lately, mojitosFacebook or Twitter? – Facebook, I still don't really get TwitterPassions – writing, church, travelPrefer getting or giving presents? – Giving, well, especially to myself. :)Favorite City – Amalfi in the Amalfi Coast, Italy.Favorite TV Shows – The Amazing Race, Sunday Best, Top Chef, Face Off, The Middle, Celebrity Cookoff
Awarded to me from Dani of
Entertaining Interests
Awarded to me from
Betty Alark and Queendsheena
The Liebster Rules: 1.The Liebster Award is given to bloggers by bloggers. 2. Post 11 facts about youself. 3. Answer the 11 questions that are asked by the nominating blogger. 4. Choose 11 new bloggers to nominate for the Award and link to them in the post. 5. Create 11 new questions for your nominees. 6. Go back to their pages and tell them they've been nominated. 7. No tag backs.
Questions from Entertaining Interests:1. Which urban legend freaks you out the most?
Don't know many... the one where you can't say the guy's name 3 times or he'll come get you.2. If given the chance, which dream celeb would you have asked to your prom? (They have to be from that time frame)
Lawrence Howard3. Who would you “Freaky Friday” (switch places) with?
Okay, I'll be weird... My pastor, Gary Mortara4. Why? (to #3)
So he could really see what it's like to be someone different than he is, and maybe I'd learn something too.5. If you could claim any novel as your own, who’s would it be?
Wild Seed by Octavia Butler6. Is there any skill you’d like to learn or wish you were better at?
Keeping the house clean7. What movie would you like to star in?
Now I thought the Freaky Friday question was hard... I'll say mine when my book is made into a movie. If I'm a good actor!8. Which book/series would you like to see made in to a movie(s)?
Mine! :) Looking forward to watching Stephen King's Under the Dome on TV in June.9. You just crashed into the back of Ryan Gosling’s car, what do you do?
Same as I would with anyone else: curse him out - just joking! - exchange insurance info.10. The zombie apocalypse just broke out; besides family, you can pick - 1 movie star, 1 athlete, 1 weapon and 1 other person or object; who and what are they?
Vin Diesel (he looks tough and he's hecka cute); the biggest (and most gorgeous) American football player available; a machine gun with lots of ammo; and a plane to go to an exotic, isolated island with the above guys.11. Umm, hello why didn’t you pick me? No, no that's not my question... What is your dream day?
Only one?? Okay, to write full-time without the financial need for another job. - Oh, I thought you said daydream. Dream day! I'm slow. Retirement!
Questions from Betty Alark:
How do you feel about having less than 200followers? Quite happy. I remember when I had 1 follower.What is the most complicated thing that you have ever had to do? Raise a niece and nephew.What is the most out of the ordinary thing that you have every experienced? Difficult one. I'll say working as a balloon animal maker at Chevy's Restaurants.What is it about people that you enjoy the most? The varietyWhat is your greatest contribution to society? Being true to myself, and writingDo you consider yourself to be creative? DefinitelyWhat is one of your talents? Besides writing? Confidence in my faith.What is one of your aspirations? To write the sequel to Anticipation of the PenitentAre you a follower or an independent thinker? Independent thinkerWhat are the advantages to having less than 200 followers? I'm guessing it's easier to meet new bloggers without so many to try and keep up with.Why would you desire to have more followers? What a question. Hmmm...? Oh. To have more followers. :)
Here are my questions for my nominees:What’s your best quality?What celebrity would you want to kiss, say if you nor he/she were married?You have to create a TV show, any kind. What will it be about?What’s one thing you wish you totally understood?What human condition/emotion do you wish you had more control over?If you could be any animal, which would it be?You have to relive one of your past years. Which one will it be?Captain Kirk or Mr. Spock?Deliciously evil or boringly good?What language do you wish you spoke fluentlyYou have one day to do whatever you want. What will you do?My nominees to receive any or all of the above awards are (drum role please):Various Meanderings of a Madman
Brandon Ax
The Art of Infiltration
Bames Live
Rebeccah Writes
Tommia's Tablet
Embracing Dawn
Domestic Evolution
Walnuts n Pears
To not overwhelm you folks with TMI about me (and scare most of you away forever), I’ve condensed some of the awards as much as possible. My nominees are at the bottom, and I'm giving them the choice to take any or all of these.
Awarded to me from S.K. Anthony Very Inspiring Blogger Award Rules
1. Display logo in your blog to show you've been nominated!2. Link back to your nominator.3. Share 7 things about yourself.4. Nominate 15 other bloggers for the award.5. Notify your nominees.
Here are 7 things about me:1. I've designed my book cover for Salted With Fire, and I am hecka excited about it.2. I've been gaining weight, and I'm hecka not excited about that.3. Saw the new Star Trek with my mom, and it was a great movie.4. I've been missing church lately. Must feel I need a break after going pretty much nonstop for nearly 10 years. 5. An actor I had a crush on when I was little, and kinda still do, is Jason Bateman.6. I'm looking forward to watching After Earth in IMAX 3D7. That's enough for this award!
Also awarded to me from SK Anthony. Best Moment Award rules:Winners re-post this completely with their acceptance speech. This could be written or video recorded. Winners have the privilege of awarding the next awardees! The re-post should include a NEW set of people/blogs worthy of the award with notification sent to them of the great news. Display the award’s badge on your blog/website.Resources: What makes a good acceptance speech?*Gratitude. Thank the people who helped you along the way.*Humor. Keep us entertained and smiling.*Inspiration. Make your story touch our lives.
My Speech:As I stand here, I know in my heart that this would not be possible without my mom who is always proud. She would tell you that Anticipation of the Penitent would win the Pulitzer Prize if it were up to her. But neither could this have come about without my brother Anthony or my niece Celeste, who have both read and edited my book (although neither of them is Christian), and helped me to bring out the good story from within. Above all, I thank all my blogger friends and visitors who have taken the time to listen (read) this most amazingly horrid speech.
Awarded to me from S.K. Anthony and Simply Sarah Sunshine Award rules:Include the award’s logo in a post or on your blog.Link to the person who nominated you.Answer 10 questions about yourself.Nominate 10 bloggers.Link your nominees to the post and comment on their blogs, letting them know they have been nominated.
And now for the 10 questions:Favorite color – Brown, and green, and gray. Favorite animal – Ones that can take care of themselves, i.e., out in the wild.Favorite number – Number of years until retirement, realistically 8Favorite non-alcoholic drink – herbal teaFavorite alcoholic drink – Lately, mojitosFacebook or Twitter? – Facebook, I still don't really get TwitterPassions – writing, church, travelPrefer getting or giving presents? – Giving, well, especially to myself. :)Favorite City – Amalfi in the Amalfi Coast, Italy.Favorite TV Shows – The Amazing Race, Sunday Best, Top Chef, Face Off, The Middle, Celebrity Cookoff
Awarded to me from Dani ofEntertaining Interests
Awarded to me fromBetty Alark and Queendsheena
The Liebster Rules: 1.The Liebster Award is given to bloggers by bloggers. 2. Post 11 facts about youself. 3. Answer the 11 questions that are asked by the nominating blogger. 4. Choose 11 new bloggers to nominate for the Award and link to them in the post. 5. Create 11 new questions for your nominees. 6. Go back to their pages and tell them they've been nominated. 7. No tag backs.
Questions from Entertaining Interests:1. Which urban legend freaks you out the most?
Don't know many... the one where you can't say the guy's name 3 times or he'll come get you.2. If given the chance, which dream celeb would you have asked to your prom? (They have to be from that time frame)
Lawrence Howard3. Who would you “Freaky Friday” (switch places) with?
Okay, I'll be weird... My pastor, Gary Mortara4. Why? (to #3)
So he could really see what it's like to be someone different than he is, and maybe I'd learn something too.5. If you could claim any novel as your own, who’s would it be?
Wild Seed by Octavia Butler6. Is there any skill you’d like to learn or wish you were better at?
Keeping the house clean7. What movie would you like to star in?
Now I thought the Freaky Friday question was hard... I'll say mine when my book is made into a movie. If I'm a good actor!8. Which book/series would you like to see made in to a movie(s)?
Mine! :) Looking forward to watching Stephen King's Under the Dome on TV in June.9. You just crashed into the back of Ryan Gosling’s car, what do you do?
Same as I would with anyone else: curse him out - just joking! - exchange insurance info.10. The zombie apocalypse just broke out; besides family, you can pick - 1 movie star, 1 athlete, 1 weapon and 1 other person or object; who and what are they?
Vin Diesel (he looks tough and he's hecka cute); the biggest (and most gorgeous) American football player available; a machine gun with lots of ammo; and a plane to go to an exotic, isolated island with the above guys.11. Umm, hello why didn’t you pick me? No, no that's not my question... What is your dream day?
Only one?? Okay, to write full-time without the financial need for another job. - Oh, I thought you said daydream. Dream day! I'm slow. Retirement!
Questions from Betty Alark:
How do you feel about having less than 200followers? Quite happy. I remember when I had 1 follower.What is the most complicated thing that you have ever had to do? Raise a niece and nephew.What is the most out of the ordinary thing that you have every experienced? Difficult one. I'll say working as a balloon animal maker at Chevy's Restaurants.What is it about people that you enjoy the most? The varietyWhat is your greatest contribution to society? Being true to myself, and writingDo you consider yourself to be creative? DefinitelyWhat is one of your talents? Besides writing? Confidence in my faith.What is one of your aspirations? To write the sequel to Anticipation of the PenitentAre you a follower or an independent thinker? Independent thinkerWhat are the advantages to having less than 200 followers? I'm guessing it's easier to meet new bloggers without so many to try and keep up with.Why would you desire to have more followers? What a question. Hmmm...? Oh. To have more followers. :)
Here are my questions for my nominees:What’s your best quality?What celebrity would you want to kiss, say if you nor he/she were married?You have to create a TV show, any kind. What will it be about?What’s one thing you wish you totally understood?What human condition/emotion do you wish you had more control over?If you could be any animal, which would it be?You have to relive one of your past years. Which one will it be?Captain Kirk or Mr. Spock?Deliciously evil or boringly good?What language do you wish you spoke fluentlyYou have one day to do whatever you want. What will you do?My nominees to receive any or all of the above awards are (drum role please):Various Meanderings of a Madman
Brandon Ax
The Art of Infiltration
Bames Live
Rebeccah Writes
Tommia's Tablet
Embracing Dawn
Domestic Evolution
Walnuts n Pears
May 21, 2013
Journal Past Blast blog hop ~ Staying on track
The more I look into my old journals, the more nervous I become about these Tuesday postings. But, it's been decided and I plan to stay on track! I invite any brave souls to join in as a blog hop and post old journal entries or any old writings. Just snag the above button and join in using the Linky below.
Today’s posting is from my most eclectic journal, one I’m sure I’ll use the most. I hate that so many of my entries are not dated, and I don't remember writing this one. But I know I wrote this sometime in college, where I was at from 1986 to 1990:
Before setting the lit match on the gasoline soaked house, Edward knelt down and kissed the first step of the porch. He looked up and saw the child’s eyes gazing down at him from the upstairs bedroom. Already the flames brushed just under the open window.
The child was smiling because it knew the end was coming. Edward was crying for he knew his life would begin. Unleashed were the wondrous cries of a man set free of the pained desires of dependency.
The murder was done, and Edward’s soul was set free. Death brought life for those caught in the middle
First the long hair of the child caught on fire until its whole body was enveloped. Edward felt the two fiery spheres of its eyes piercing his soul until the last sparkle dimmed black with lavish death. And Edward became Edwin, with a new beginning and end. The treacherous child inside was no more, its charred face crumbled down into its bowels, excreting out into nothingness.
The house turned into another form, drenched with birthing water in a pond of nourishing liquid for Edwin’s new life.
This entry ended with this:
How is one supposed to write a story when confusion reeks in every part of her soul?
May 18, 2013
What's Your Bibelot? Save-A-Word-Saturday
Today's theme is: exhaustion
My word today is: bibelot: [bib-loh] (noun) a small object of curiosity, beauty or rarity
And here's my writing for this word:
It was finally the end of the week and I could barely keep my eyelids raised enough to see what George placed on the table. He lifted the lid of a small box, and the diminutive artifact inside baffled my eyes wide open. I wondered how George knew that only a trinket of this magnitude and pristine beauty could make my mouth water with desire and my imagination soar to unreachable heights.
“A bibelot of temptation I knew you could not resist,” George said.
I looked at him in horror. He’s found it. Not only does he own me, he now has my life’s blood in his hands!
This weekly word lovers and prompt writers blog hop goes like this:
1. Create a lovely blog post that links back to The Feather and The Rose blog - our host.
2. Pick an old word you want to save from extinction to feature in your blog post. It really must be an old word, not just a big one. We are trying to save lovely archaisms, not ugly giants (for example, "Dihydrogen Monoxide" is not an acceptable choice). Luciferous Logolepsy is a great database of lovely words if you're having trouble coming up with something on your own.
3. Provide a definition of your word. Use your word in a sentence (or even a short paragraph) vaguely related to the theme we have chosen this week. You may also add visual or musical interpretations of your word or your sentence. In fact, add anything that moves your creative spirit.
4. Add your post to the linky list below (sometimes I add it later in the day). Then hop to as many other blogs as you can in search of as many wonderful words as possible!
5. Use as many of the words as you can on the people in your life. Do leave us a note or add something to your own post to let us all know what wonderful old word you whipped out to befuddle your friends and relations.
May 17, 2013
I'm Celebrating!
Thanks again to VikLit'sCelebrate the Small Things weekly blog hop, I get to shout, "Hallelujah!"
I've finished the very first draft of my short book called Salted With Fire. It has flash fiction stories and poetry that show my growth as a child of God. At the end of each story, is a short discussion on Biblical themes that relate to the story, even if the story is not Biblical in nature.
I've got to slow my-usual-rushing-self down to reread, reread, reread, edit, have people read through, edit and edit again. And then I'll upload it to CreateSpace and design a cover. Or maybe I'll upload it, design the cover and then reread and edit and get input. :)
I'm excited because I told myself I wanted the first draft done by May, then extended it to June, and was still afraid I wouldn't reach my deadline.
My main concern now is a Popeye fan fiction piece I wrote for it. I'm having trouble getting permission to publish it. I've left a voicemail and emailed King Features, who I believe owns Popeye, but have not heard back. Hopefully that will be worked out soon. Maybe it's enough to detail the history of the creators and owners of Popeye? Any advice? Also, is anyone willing to be my critique partner?
Either way, I'm celebrating!
