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Diva Contest!

So the Doodle Diva's have been busy inbetween book revisions. They were even invited to be part of the guest gift bags at the Emmy's this year! But money and time prevented them from actually participating. But that's okay...who know's what the future might hold? Aside from being sold online (Greeting Card Universe and Card Gnome), they will also be sold in several stores in the near future.



In a few weeks, they will make their debut at an art show I participate in annually. To make things fun, I've decided to hold a Diva Contest!  Your mission is to come up with a clever, funny saying for the blank sign the Diva below is holding. Post your entry in the comments, and there's no limit to how many times you can enter! DEADLINE is Friday, September 23rd.



I will narrow down the entries by picking my favorites, and those will be posted on the following Monday. It will be up to all of YOU to vote on your favorite one. So what will the winner receive?



* 8.5 x 10 glossy print, ready to frame

* Recognition on the Doodle Diva website

* Your name in stores! Yes, you will be given credit on every Diva of yours that sells, in stores and at art shows.



If you're unfamiliar with the Divas, take a look at the site for some examples and jump start your creativitiy! 



So what are you waiting for? 


P.S. If you post as annonymous, please include your email address in the comment!

The Creepiest Kids Books!

I'm kinda thinking these books aren't high on the reading list for my kids.





...says the furry bear with the magnifying glass.



A great gift

B is for baby
See the baby
The baby is fat
The
baby is pink
The baby can cry
The baby can laugh
See the baby
play
Play, baby, play.
Pretty, pretty, baby.
Mommy loves the baby more
than she loves you.



All you ever wanted to know about urine. And its many uses.





With a catchy rhyme that rolls off the tongue, this book teaches about chain of events

involved in dealing crack-cocain.  Very educational!



Complete with hilarious illustrations of horses playing "drinking games and
smoking games," Latawnya the Naughty Horse learns a valuable lesson about saying
No to drugs. Totally inspirational if you ask me.






 

Also a fun read: Best Books To Traumatize Kids



Have you read any books lately that might fit in with this list?

Maidu Library Celebration!

I will be  speaking and doing a book signing this Saturday, August 6th.





While most libraries have been cutting back their hours, Maidu Library is doing just the opposite. They will re-open for Saturdays beginning this month. To kick off the celebration, there will be kids activities, refreshments, and guest speakers. I will be signing books along with S.G. Browne, author of Breathers: A Zombie's Lament and Fated.



If you're a local, come out and join us!





1530 Maidu Drive

Roseville, California

Noon-5pm



Additional info can be found HERE.

Revision Hell and Chocolate!

"I am in revision hell...and now brainless. If only I had a cup of coffee..."




Happy Happy Joy Joy! DOODLE DIVAS are going to be sold in select shops. They are being sold as cards and prints. Pretty soon I'll expand on those. But in the meantime, I'm super happy! There's even more happening, which I can't share at the moment, but I have made a website for the DIVAS and they're just dying to meet everyone! You can visit them at www.TheDoodleDivas.com. Plus, free shipping on all orders in the U.S. till September.



Some of the awesness oozed by fellow writers and besties came up with super fun sign sayings. Jen Daiker came up with "Revision Hell" (above) and Amie Borst came up with "Chocolate" (Below). I'm going to come up with more geared towards writers as well.









So what do you think of the DIVA website?







Inner Diva

Yes, these are my darling Doodle Divas. They happened by accident. Sort of. I was sketching in my notebook while watching a movie with hubby (OMG who's seen CHICAGO and MOULIN ROUGE and DOESN'T love it??) There seemed to be something missing from the drawings so I decided their voices needed to be heard. And I did something I never do. I added color. Lots of bright mismatching colors. And fun outfits. So...the Doodle Divas were born.









What is YOUR inner diva saying?

Trauma Queen: Book Review & Giveaway

I'm over at Project Mayhem today with a chance for you to win the awesome MG book, Trauma Queen by Barbara Dee. Just leave a comment over there to be entered to win. Not sure what the book is about? No worries, I've posted a review you won't want to miss!



So what are you waiting for? Head over to PM!





What books are at the top of your recommended list?

Aliens snatched my brain!

[image error] I've been locked away in my writing cave, finishing up Blogtastic #3. I'm having a blast writing SECRETS. It's so fun to take your MC out of their normal setting and putting them into unfamiliar situations. You never know what will happen! So far I have:



Aliens

Bigfoot

A secret mystery cabin

Wild rabid animals

Zombies

Ghost stories

Prank wars

Food fights

Accidents, chaos, and hysteria

And of course, lots and lots of secrets!



[image error] And that's only part of it! I have no idea if all this will make the final cut, but I'm learning so much more about my MC. I'm learning that she hates being in difficult situations and well...she's kind of mad at me at the moment since I totally embarrassed her in front of a cute guy. But being a tween isn't supposed to be easy, right?



Do you like pushing your MC beyond the norm?

Up Close & Personal

I've been going through a tough time recently. One of the most trying times I've faced. Instead of knowing exactly where I'm headed and what I can rely on,  I'm totally uncertain. I'm hanging tight, trying to hold on, without a security net below. Not having that security took away a lot of my motivation for, well, most everything. 



The straight path I was on now curves just enough so I can't see what's ahead. That, for me, is the most frightening thing. It took awhile to get the "what if's" out of my head, knowing I can't control every situation so it does little to worry and stress over it. It's taking away time from everything that matters most, namely my family.



My husband is the best, supportive hubby in the world. He kicked me out of the house to write. After me whining about how I didn't want to leave the house, he told me to stop moping and kick some writing butt. Afterall, i'm on a deadline and really need to finish up soon.



So I did, and that was the start of me feeling like i'm returning to my normal self, excited about writing, excited about small things that didn't seem to matter before. I have to keep in mind everything happens for a reason and even though I may never know what the reason is, I must have faith and believe it will all work out in the end.



Oh, and chocolate definitely helps too!





What helps you deal with difficult situations?

Lucy in Love

So, I always wanted to try my hand at a web comic, so I did a quick sketch of one that's been stuck inside my brain for awhile now.



So, who is Lucy? Why, she's a girl crazy in love!



Actually, she's just crazy.



Or maybe love has made her a little mental?



Either way, she's in total denial that her boyfriend, Johnny, wants nothing to do with her.



In fact, he's dumped her more than a dozen times and she mistakes it for thoughtful gestures (can we say "blinded by love?")

And I have plans for Lucy. And her boyfriend Johnny. And it might ultimately involve a grave.



Click on Lucy below to see my first attempt at her web comic:





click on Lucy to see her first comic