R.A. Holmes's Blog, page 2

Addicted to music

I've been listening to music CONSTANTLY. I've been ignoring my husband over it. When I write, I usually have a theme song. My theme song for this book seems to be Nick Cave "Red Right Hand" not sure why. But if it works, don't change it right? Well, it seems to be working. By the way, the best invention ever? Headphones! :P Everyone have a great day! :)

New book?

Well hello. I'm excited to say that I am about 50% Done with a new book. I'm super excited about this one only because it has so many emotions throughout the story. I'm out of my slump (needless to say) and doing big things, (not really) I have already designed my book cover. I just need a new editor because the one I had, unfortunately got a virus on the computer she was using to edit them. (never a good sign.) But, I think I'm going to go ahead and edit them myself. Or at least try too. Like I tell my family, no matter how many times you look over your own work, you'll still never find all the mistakes you've made! :) Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and if you'd like, I'll post the first chapter of the new book. I'd like to know what you think of it. :) Just click the lick & you'll be on your way.
https://www.createspace.com/Preview/1...

Sickly

Well, hello everyone. Just wanted to let everyone know, if anyone cares, that I'm completely, suckishly sick. It totally sucks! I had to call off the last two days which makes me sad to get my measly paycheck. I have to go in tomorrow, or I fear for my job. :( Lame. It makes me sad just THINKING about working in this condition. I really should go to the doctor, but I'm afraid of the doctor. (I'm a child, I know this.) I'm hoping it's not pneumonia. It hurts to breathe, and to move. I just want to sleep. I feel, and look like a damn Zombie. Well, I'm going. I need to eat (or try) to eat something. Have a wonderful day people & let's hope I feel better!

Easter

Happy upcoming Easter all! I really want to color eggs this year. We never really eat them though, so it's a waste of money. Taking hiatus from my writing for a little while, I still have not been sleeping. I think I need to go to a doctor. I feel a little mean I haven't seen most of my family or friends since my wedding. It happens though right? I'm not really sure what I'm making for dinner, we might just punt & go out somewhere. Bought ourselves an Xbox 360 and man was that a bad idea, that's all I do is play on the darn thing ha ha. Dead Island & Left 4 Dead all the way right here. But yeah, I'm going to wake my husband up an hour early because I really don't feel like sitting here by myself any longer. I work tonight which should be loads of fun on no sleep, but I'm used to it! Everyone have a wonderful holiday & day!

I'm not one for blogging.

Hello everyone. So, I know I really should keep up with my blogs, but I never really have much to say. I'm working on a new book. I'm not telling what it's about though. That's a surprise. ;-) I just more motivation to actually KEEP writing it. I have found a friend that is now editing my work which is a gift from God because, no matter how many times you look over your own work, you never find all the mistakes someone else would! Wanting to upgrade to a bigger apartment badly, but no luck. Nowhere seems to take my dog. That's a big LAME-O. I just got home from working last night & I am completely famished (I hate that word) and am going to make myself some food now. :) Everyone have a wonderful day & hopefully Spring will arrive sooner than later!

Ignorant authors?

Well, what's going on people!? I don't know. I feel kind of, well, weird today. I'm not sure why, maybe the lack of sleep. I just seen on one of my news feeds that an author is attacking readers. WTH? Don't do this! That is so childish. I got a one star review of my crummy book (Yes it is for sure crummy) on Amazon & I just shrugged and went on with my life. Everyone is different, everyone has different preferences and different things they like. Unfortunately some authors are rude & seem to think so highly of their work that it's not possible to get anything above an excellent review/star rating. That annoys me! I really don't care if I made millions off one of my books, I, myself think they suck. (not so much but still haha) I'm sorry I'm venting, this just really bothers me. So some people, if not a lot of people hate your book, SO WHAT put on your big girl or boy undies & get over it. It does suck when someone tells me they hate one of my books, but I would NEVER go after the person who wrote the review. EVER! That's immature, unprofessional & down right idiotic. But anyway, I apologize! Everyone have a wonderful VALENTINE'S DAY! If you don't have a sweetie to spend today with, read a hot & steamy romance novel, or straight up drink your sadness away. Shit, even adopt a pet! plenty of shelters are full this time of year!

Hmmm

Hello people. :) Just wanted to say whats up in the world? My books are not selling, which is a bummer, but o well. For the past three months there has been loud music playing somewhere in our apartment complex, we have finally found the apartment it is coming from. They are our neighbors, we call them "The klopecks." (From the burbs?) Well, he seems to think he has musical talent, which he does not, at all whatsoever. It's giving me a migraine. That's all I need, another migraine. :( Anyways, I work tomorrow morning so I need to sleep good tonight. I haven't been getting much sleep lately. I wonder why? (Back to the klopecks). I have two books started one is called "The Tow" And another is "Jade". I've also been breezing through my books. :) I guess I've had too much time on my hands. It makes me wonder... what am I neglecting? *Looks around the apartment* Pets are fed & watered & my apartment is clean, I'm clean & I have eaten recently. So... I haven't neglected anything. :) Bummed out my so called big paycheck wasn't so big after all. Did our taxes & getting back more than we had thought, but less than we need. Isn't that ALWAYS the case? Gotta be happy we're getting money back though right? Well, I'm gonna read a little b4 my hubby gets up. Have a wonderful day guys! Oh & BTW.. I made a website. If anyone cares, really. RAHolmes.webs.com check it out!

Uhm. I'm not sure. Preview of my new book?

I really do not know what is wrong with me lately, but I just haven't felt like reading... anything. I've been tired. Going to lay in bed in a little while and read some. My second book is now out. yahoo on that one. It's free for kindle till' the 15th, so if you want it, Snatch it. I'm starting a new one... Want to hear some of it? Why not?
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As she sits on the front stairs outside of the nearly condemned apartment building, she sighs. The clouds have quickly turned a dark grey and they threaten a storm any moment. Thunder purrs in the distance. The scent of sulfur lingers in the air.
“Aw crap,” she mumbles to the cat purring loudly next to her. “It looks like there’s a storm coming Tom Cat.” She pats the cat on the head and gathers her things before heading inside.
“Jade! What are you doing? Get that disgusting thing out of here.” The apartment smells of smoke again. Her mother has been drinking. The small television in the corner of the room plays loudly.
“But momma,” she tries to talk but is abruptly stopped by the force of her mother’s hand colliding on her cheek.
“Don’t momma me. Now listen to me and get that damned cat out of here.” Sadly, she picks the tiny cat up in her arms and walks it back outside.
“I’m sorry Tom Cat. If momma says no then I can’t keep you.” She pats his head again as a single tear falls down her cheek.
The rain falls loudly on her bedroom window. It nearly drowns out the sounds of her mother’s cursing. Her father must have come home late again. They argue loudly.
She tucks herself deeper under the covers and closes her eyes letting the sound of the booming thunder ease her into a restless sleep....
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What ya think? Eh, Yay, or Nay? :) Anyway, Have a wonderful evening all!

All this awesomeness.

Well, Merry Christmas, Happy new Year blah blah blah. I'm feeling the holidays in my wallet. Although, they were incredibly nice this year. I just got home from work, waiting on the husband to come home. I finished my 2nd book! Woo. But anyway, So... No offense to ANYONE, or ANY of my friends on here... But, why when I look up a book to read, usually in the books reviews from readers it's a description of the book? If I wanted to know that, I'd just read the back cover. I have seen so many of this...I don't know. Grouchy this morning. Hope everyone's holidays were fantastic!

Just a few thoughts...

I have horrible neighbors. They are neighbors from hell. I don't understand how people (with children) can be up 24 hours a day. They keep us awake, between them and my dog, I really get no sleep. Worked last night, If someone is going to drive through and scope out the place, at least do it a little less obviously. I was stuck in my little cage of glass last night for fear of getting robbed. I keep hearing about all these women murdering their children. I cannot understand how some women can carry and take care of a child and then just go ahead and kill them. It's kind of like killing yourself. Some people are not luckily enough to get pregnant easily. It makes me sick. I don't understand how family can hurt you most. Especially, when you NEED them most.
On a lighter note,
My Christmas shopping is almost done so that makes me feel a whole lot better. We're having some of the best pizza for dinner tonight. Sorry, I have a lot on my mind. :)