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I believe…

There are several things that I firmly believe in.

These are the things that shape me and define who I am.

These are the things that make me… me. 

I believe that it’s not enough to say you’re a parent, you have to BE a parent.

I believe that until you fail and know what it feels like, you can never appreciate success.

I believe that there is one person that is meant for another, and that sometimes the person you think is your “soul mate” may just be a stepping stone, because you’ll know for certain when your soul is complete.

I believe that sometimes you have to experience pain to understand joy.

I believe that the glass is half full.

I believe that we all have a PATH and though sometimes the road winds and curves, at the end we’re where we’re supposed to be.

I believe that what you “think” you want is rarely what you need.

I believe that sometimes it’s ok to drink the entire bottle of wine.

I believe that a man or woman who’s nurturing to an animal will be an amazing parent.

I believe that it’s never too early or late to have some chocolate.

I believe that it’s ok to watch Christmas movies year round.

I believe that sometimes staying in your jammies all day and watching cartoons with your kids takes precedence over cleaning the house.

I believe that chocolate chip cookies and kisses from Mommy make everything better.

I believe that it’s ok to be in your 30′s and still be a “Daddy’s Girl.”

I believe that it’s ok for men to cry.

I believe that love is love and if you’re lucky enough to find someone you love who loves you back that no one has the right to tell you it’s not ok because of sex, race, or religion.

I believe there is no such thing as an honest politician.

I believe that everyone should have attending an LSU game in Death Valley, Mardi Gras, and taking a carriage ride through the French Quarter on their “Bucket List.”

I believe that we lash out at those we love when we hurt, because we know they love us and will forgive us.

I believe that life is too short to hold resentment against people.

I believe that you can forgive, but never forget.

I believe that taking the high road is the wisest choice, though sometimes not the choice we make.

I believe that children care more about the time you spend WITH them, than the money you spend ON them.

I believe every man and every woman is fabulous at one thing!

I believe that you shouldn’t judge what you don’t know.

I believe that people being different is a beautiful thing, because how freaking boring would life be if we were all the same!?!?

I believe that one person CAN change the world.

I believe that reality tv is awful and needs to go the hell away.

I believe that turning up the music and dancing like a fool is the best medicine for stress.

I believe that smart is oh so sexy.

I believe that reading is exercise for your brain.

I believe that you can be an awesome Mom and Wife (Father and Husband) and still be cool as hell.

I believe that tattoos, piercings, and self expression should be embraced and not judged.

I believe that Fall is the best season.

I believe you should always kiss your spouse/significant other goodnight.

I believe you should read to your children.

I believe everyone should take risks and put themselves out there. Life is too short to be timid.

I believe that those who have love are richer than those who have money.

I believe that I’m done with this post.

A Letter To Miley Cyrus

Reblogged from Love.:

Dear Miley,

Last night I, as well as millions of Americans, sat in amazement as I watched your VMA performance. No, you are not the first artist to grind on a backup dancer (however you may be the first to grind on a teddy bear but who knows), sing about your life of partying and drug abuse, or to strip down to your chonies.

Read more… 725 more words

I like this blog!

I see the light!

Today is ‘Terrific Tuesday’ and I’m getting so excited!

I have but a few chapters left to “Final Edit” on Alluring Turmoil, before I send it off to my Editor tomorrow. I’m jamming to some Back in Blue by Imagination Movers (Don’t judge me. My 4-year-old is obsessed with them and I think they’re pretty awesome too.) And my baby boy starts school tomorrow! 2 kids in school and me with quiet time… I won’t know what to do with myself! I still cannot fathom that I am an editor, yet I’m paying someone else to do my “Final Edits” on my book. It’s mind-blowing. But I need those fresh eyes. I am a total perfectionist! And I always say, “If I’m going to do something, do it big!”

I’ve written my Dedication and my Acknowledgements and those are not easy! But I am excited for people to see what I’ve written about them. And I think a few people will be surprised.

Yesterday, I went to Orientation for my baby’s Pre-K class and I was stopped by TWO people while there who asked me about the book and told me how excited they were for the release and told me the date! One I knew, one I did not! It was kind of awesome!

I’m also so excited to see my cover! My cover artist is awesome and we’ve been messaging back and forth a bit. It should be ready very soon. (See Kari at Cover to Cover Designs‘ work HERE)

In fact, she’s so awesome, that 2 friends of mine, fellow authors, who’s covers she’s done, are up for Best Covers of 2013 on Goodreads, AND… they’re winning.

I’ve also applied to 3 conventions for next year and I’ve made good friends with several other Indie’s. It’s quite fabulous really the way some people are willing to help you out and offer you encouragement and support when they are trying to do the same thing you are… make it in a tough business.

On the flip side, there are those that want so badly to make it, that they tear down other authors… often by name. It’s ridiculous and uncalled for and it makes them look like complete asses. It’s happened quite a bit this past week and I can tell you that I personally will never buy anything from these “authors”. I won’t even download it if it’s free, because jealousy is an ugly emotion and negativity doesn’t get you anywhere! Perhaps instead of tearing into someone who is successful because you want what they have, you should approach them, and ask what they do that you can maybe try to emmulate to gather a similar response.

And…. some Lagniappe.

I’m in a LOT of Rafflecopter Giveaways with some terrific other prizes that are currently displayed on my Facebook Page, found HERE.

I also have several more lined up over the next few weeks!

These are FREE books, FREE covers, FREE money to spend on books, FREE Author and Blog Swag, etc. Takes seconds to enter and your chance of winning is really high! I’ve won several things already on Rafflecopters I’ve personally entered.

One more thing before I get on with my day… Alluring Turmoil, Book One of Bayou Stix comes out on Amazon, BarnesandNoble.com, Smashwords, Kobo, and iTunes FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH.

Please add it to your To Be Read List on Goodreads and be sure to read my TEN reviews! 8- 5 STAR and 2- 4 STAR! (For a direct link, click HERE!)

Spiced Coconut Coffee (can also substitute white chocolate)

Reblogged from theperfectkindofchaos:

It's almost my favorite time of the year, FALL, so I've already started making my Fall dishes and of course that means... lots of coffee confections.

I figure my kids are going to school, so that means it must be Fall, right?!?!

Now if only, we could drop this Louisiana temperature down, oh about 20 degrees. :)

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The Spiced Coconut Coffee I made last night. :)
Something straight out of Java and Sweeties!

Completely Random

It’s raining, my kids are napping, and my brain is completely fried from writing a chapter and a half of Bayou Stix Book Two, formatting Alluring Turmoil, and editing a couple of chapters  for a client.

My brain is on overload!

I want to read, but I know as soon as I sit down with my Kindle, one of my kids will pop up and my respite will be over.

So what to do? What to do?

How about some random facts about me?

Yes. Ok then, here goes.

1. I am absolutely, positively, irrationally terrified of sharks. (Yes I do realize that I live nowhere near them.)

2. I hate tomatoes. As in detest them. Except grape tomatoes. I love them. They don’t taste like tomatoes. But I will eat “cooked” tomatoes.

3. My Mom got my name from a book she read when she was younger, but I love my name. (Good job Mom)

4. I’m a cat person. Though I love all animals.

5. I have mad baking skills. (No for real. Like I can bake like nobody’s business).

6. I’m addicted to coffee and can mimic any coffee drink from any place after drinking it one time. (It’s a gift. My husband loves Fall and Winter in my house because I am always whipping up java creations!)

7. Vampires and Werewolves are my weakness. In books, tv, movies, whatever.

8. I love X-Men and I collect busts of the characters. (Bet you didn’t see that one coming.)

9. I have every book Nora Roberts has ever written on built in’s in my living room. Many are signed.

10. I love decorating for holidays. For Christmas, my house looks like the North Pole threw up.

11. I hate feet. They gross me out and if someone touches my feet, I lose my mind.

12. I cannot stop reading “mid-chapter” in a book. It’s a compulsion. I literally cannot do it. I have to finish the chapter.

13. I am seriously “electronically challenged”. (I’m pretty much an idiot.)

14. I’ve met an insane amount of “celebrities”, but very few affect me. I’m comfortable in pretty much any situation and around almost anyone.

15. I don’t drink soda. At all. Ever.

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And just because I am still being random… here’s what I’m reading right now.

Finding My Way Home by Alina Man (with a fabulous new cover)

also

Dark Bayou by Nancy Duplechain

If our love is tragedy, why are you my remedy?

That title has absolutely nothing to do with anything, other than the fact that my 5.5 year old and I are listening to it right now.

Taking a break from all things “book related” for a while today.

My husband is home after being gone for too long with work and my kids will both be attending school soon. (Doing a happy dance because  I’ll be able to pee in private again!) So, we’re taking them to eat, ride a carousel, and play inside since it’s about a bazillion degrees outside with the humidity and heat index putting us straight at HELL!

Things are still going great with Alluring Turmoil. Feedback has been amazing after releasing Chapter One. It seems as if people are anxious to read more.

I’ve also started on Book Two and man are those two sexy and interesting! Not going to divulge anymore since book one is not yet out and I don’t want to give anything away.

A stand alone, nothing to do with Bayou Stix book, is also swimming along in my head now, demanding to get out.

It’s crazy. Like all these personalities are in my head and just want out! I’m pretty sure some people take medication for that.

Things are also insanely overwhelming, therefore I’m just checking out for most of the day. It’s kids and hubby time around here! Pulling out the cape.

On a discouraging note, I have recently learned that people are not always reliable and it’s upsetting. But it is what it is, and I have no time to dwell on it. So, moving on.

Now it’s time to finish this coffee and get myself ready for the sweltering heat.

Have an amazing day people. I plan on having one!

Drumroll… Chapter 1 of Alluring Turmoil by Skye Turner.

I promised my “fans” that once we reached 500 “likes” on Facebook, I would release Chapter One of Alluring Turmoil.

Give them a little “thank you” for taking this journey with me and whet their appetites for the book.

Last night, we reached and surpassed 500 fans.

Fireworks… Symphonies… Drumroll… A happy dance… Margaritas… And a new tattoo… (Yes, I really did get a new tattoo.)

Thank you so much and without further adieu…

***Just a reminder… Skye Turner Copyright ©2013.  All rights reserved. This ebook is the sole property of the author and may not be reproduced or transmitted without the permission of the author.

*** If you are easily offended by graphic sex and strong language, do NOT read my book. The following excerpt contains explicit language and is not intended for anyone under the age of 18 OR for those easily offended.

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Alluring Turmoil

Book One of Bayou Stix

By

Skye Turner

Chapter One

Lexi

“Come on Lexi. Why are you being difficult? It’s front row at Bayou Stix. BAYOU STIX! Do you not understand this? Micah pulled some serious strings to get us these. Come on!” is what I hear from my old college roommate, now best friend Bradi.

“Bradi, I just don’t know. Things are so busy here, I have inventory to do, and I really need to get started on the Masons’ wedding cake. Besides, I’m not a big fan of Bayou Stix. You know that.” I answer, as I look around at my coffee shop/bakery.

Java and Sweeties is my baby. It was always my dream to own and run a coffee shop/bakery. I’m living my dream and I’m very proud of what we’ve put together here over the past few years. Looking around, I take in the autumn sunset colored walls with the back wall being a built in bookshelf. The black leather couches and recliners spaced intermittently with the bistro sets and warm mocha throw rugs on the polished hardwood floor give the space a warm and welcoming feel.

Over the past two years, business has really taken off and Java and Sweeties has become the go-to place for LSU students and professionals alike to come to study,  or work on presentations.  My cakes and baked confections have also been on more than one highly respected person’s table over the past year.

“Oh, don’t give me that bullshit Lexi! This place can spare you for one night. One night! I get it. It’s your baby, but you still need a life. You are coming with me to the concert. It’s Jude…  fucking…  Delecroix! Sex on a stick! Don’t make me break out the big guns, because you know I will!”

“That doesn’t work on me Bradi. I’m immune to your wiles,” I say with a chuckle. “But you’re right… ok. I’ll come with you. But I am not going backstage. I mean it. I’m serious!”

“Ok fine. We’ll see. Yay!” Bradi exclaims as she jumps around doing some sort of happy dance.  “Sheesh, I don’t want to have to browbeat you. And I know it isn’t your thing, but it’ll be fun. You’ll see!”

“Yo Erik, she said yes!” Bradi yells out to my lifelong best friend, as he’s making an espresso behind the counter.

“Oh great. That’s awesome. It’s going to be an interesting night. One that we’ll certainly never forget!” Erik calls back, giving me a small wink and a sheepish smile, before turning back to the customer.

“Sooo, what should I wear? I’m thinking my purple skinny jeans with my black stilettos and my black sequined halter top. You know the one that makes my boobs look fabulous? Or should I wear my leather mini skirt with the red tube top and my thigh high leather boots?  I want to be sure the band notices me!” Bradi asks me with a twinkle in her eye.

“ Come on Bradi, seriously?  Aren’t you back on with Micah? You know, hence the front row tickets to the sold out concert. And you being noticed is never a problem!” Bradi is gorgeous. As in supermodel gorgeous. She’s what guys call “stacked”. At 5’8 with wavy blond hair accented with dark chocolate lowlights, moss green eyes, a perfect heart shaped mouth, breasts that women pay for, a narrow waist, and curvy hips with legs for days, yeah, she has no trouble being noticed.

Now, I’m not unattractive, but next to her, I feel like a wallflower.

Bradi gives me a devious grin and says, “Yes, we’re back on. We’re always on. Even when we’re off.  I love that man! And was he on last night… Ahhhhhhh! However, there is nothing wrong with trying to catch a sexy rock star’s attention. Besides, I’ve already told you, if Jude Delecroix motions my way,  I’m dropping my panties before he can blink and change his mind. I would so have his rock star babies. “

My heart starts racing and my head feels strange as I say, “Ok, you do that.  Rock stars are overrated. In my opinion, you should stick with Micah and have his babies. He’s crazy hot, he’s in love with you, and he puts up with your insanity.”

Bradi gives me a serious look and says, “Lexi, you know I’m joking, right? Are you ok? I would never do that to Micah. Jude is a fantasy… you know, most women have a guy they fantasize about.  Sometimes, I wonder about you chick. Are you feeling ok though? I mean really, you look a little off. I think you’ve been working too much. You really do need a break, even if it’s just for one night!”

I wipe my hands down my jeans and cover her hand with mine. “I know babe. You’re you and that’s why I love you. And yeah, I have been working a lot. This place just takes a lot out of me, but I love it.”

“And that’s why you’re coming with us Friday night! You need to remember that you’re only 26. You might be a crazy successful business owner, but you’re also a fabulously sexy chick who needs to get out, have some fun, and shit, get laid!” she says with a smirk. “Now what are we going to dress you in?”

I roll my eyes and can’t help but laugh at her. I love this crazy woman so much. Besides, she’s right, I need to have some fun. It’s time to let loose again and be a regular 26 year old, single woman.  “You pick. Just make sure all my womanly bits are covered!”

“Well, you’re no fun,” Bradi says with a smile. As she reaches over to kiss my cheek and I give her a hug, I don’t hear the door to the shop open.

My back is to the door. The shop is busy for a Wednesday night. Almost every couch and chair is filled and there’s a nice line of people at the counter waiting to order their coffee or pick up a sweet treat from our bakery display racks. John Mayer is playing over the speakers low enough not to bother anyone working, but loud enough that you can hear the music.

Suddenly, the hair on the back of my neck stands up as if I’ve just been shocked. Bradi is facing the door and her eyes go wide. “Oh my God… Oh my God… OH MY GOD!”

I slowly turn around, as if pulled by an imaginary cord, but I already know what I’ll see. My mind sees everything as if in slow motion. My eyes travel the length of a slim, but cut, 6’1 body, taking everything in, from the tips of his black boots to the top of his spiked dirty blond purple tipped hair. I notice all of the tattoos and the scruff that looks as if it’s a permanent part of a chiseled face. 

“Oh FUCK ME!” I gasp out.

I feel faint. My hands start to sweat, my stomach starts to clench, and my panties start to moisten. It’s instinctual. My eyes move back down a smidge and rest on the clear, hard, hazel eyes of the one and only Jude Delecroix, lead singer of Bayou Stix, and he’s staring right back at me. 

I unconsciously start to shake and forget that I’m still holding onto Bradi. Only now I’m squeezing her as if she’s a lifeline. I feel her move to where she’s looking into my face, but I can’t move. I can’t speak. I cannot break the all consuming hold of  the hazel eyes across the room. Those eyes that still haunt my dreams… every night.

 

Jude

I’m staring into the whiskey golden eyes across the room and I can’t stop. It’s almost as if I’m frozen. Rooted to the floor. My hands clench and unclench and I have to grit my teeth.  The urge to run across the room and kiss those moist red lips or to scream into that beautiful, perfect face for still affecting me is almost too much to handle.

Alexia Sloane… here, in front of me. This is what I wanted. This is what I needed. But now that I’m here, everything I’ve ever thought this moment would be, the way it would play out, goes out of the window. My head is suddenly blank, but I can’t stop looking into those eyes. Those eyes, that I once thought could see into my soul. The eyes that every night when I close my eyes, I still see, no matter what I do to banish them.. no matter how many women I take into my bed. My heart is empty.  Dead. But those eyes… those fucking gorgeous eyes. They haunt me.

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There you have it. Unformatted, but Chapter One…

Alluring Turmoil will be released on BOTH Kindle and Nook on Friday, September 13, 2013.

Cover Reveal coming soon…

I thank you all for your support and enthusiasm so very much!

Lagniappe…

My tattoo.

What the what?!?!

Today has been a very overwhelming day.

It’s just been one of those days when all I can think is “What the hell am I doing?”

I’ve had so much thrown at me in such a short time, my head is spinning.

I went from editing to writing and for everyone (like me before embarking on this journey ) who thinks, an author gets an idea, writes a book, publishes the book, people read the book, happily ever after… HA HA HA! (Right. I wish. Even as I Editor, I had NO idea!)

Writing the book was hard. It’s pouring your heart and soul into a book. It’s taking your innermost thoughts and feelings and letting them out for other people to read and review and criticize.

Editing the book is hard, because for every mistake, people are going to jump on you like a dude with a cute in a piranha filled tank.

Getting people interested in your book and creating hype and awareness is hard. You have to take the time to market yourself, either to each blog individually, other authors, or someone who wants to take you on and market you. You’re an Indie… you have to sell yourself.

I’ve had so many terms thrown at me. And for most of them, I’m thinking, “What the hell is that? I have no idea what you’re even talking about!”

This business has it’s own jargon and trust me, when you’re a newbie, and hear it, you think someone is speaking a foreign language. “Street Team, Cover Reveal, Blog Tour, Swag, ARC’s, Beta Readers, Formatting, PDF vs. Mobi, etc” I’m just like, “WTH?!?!”

I wrote a book. I just want people to read my book. But I’m quickly learning that A + B does not equal C!

I am a Stay at Home Mom with an editing business and a family blog. My kids are 4 and 5.5. I have them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. My husband is around as often as he can be, but he works a full time job.

I did not have the time to do this, but I did, and I do love it.

I like my book. From the feedback I’m getting, other people like my book. I’m hoping people freaking LOVE my book. Hell while I’m dreaming, I want to give Nora Roberts a run for her money. (I got a little caught up in the moment!)

Today is just one of those days where it’s super overwhelming and I’m on the verge of a freak out.

I need wine or Xanax.

And that ladies and gents is a peek at the chaos that occurs within my brain.

Cheers to the wine!

Lagniappe: (“an extra gift” roughly translated from Cajun French)

Here’s something I played with today. Yes, I’m no professional and I don’t have mad skills, but I made it, so here it is.

My first review… and it’s 5 STARS!

Freakin A!

Ok, so I know I’ve already posted two blogs just today, but I just saw my FIRST review of Alluring Turmoil. .. and it’s FREAKING FIVE STARS!!!!!!!

Five stars from someone who does not know me. We are not friends. She has never met me. All she did was read my book as a Beta Reader.

I asked for honest reviews, even if they thought I sucked.  However, she tells me I do NOT suck as a writer!

I’m so excited, I’m rambling like a fool. I am shaking and I just cried.

I… Don’t… Cry. (Not often, and not over things like this.)

But this is my first book. My baby… I’ve had this story in my head for a few years, and finally Jude and Lexi demanded they be let out.

I listened and Alluring Turmoil is the byproduct!

Maybe I sound like a crackhead right now, but ask me if I care?!?!

I just got my very first review and it’s FIVE… Count them… FIVE STARS!

Thank you Roni over at Book Fanatic for taking the time to read my book and thank you for loving it!

I love my characters so much, so hearing that someone else fell in love with them too… Ah.

That’s what we all dream of!

Here’s the review (posted on Goodreads):

“Okay ladies. If you loved Kellan Kyle you are going to love Jude Delecroix. OMG I took on this book as a beta reader and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. I was hesitant because I was not familiar with the author’s work, but let me tell you that Skye Turner is AMAZING!!!! I was captured within the first 2 chapters of this book and sometimes it takes at least 4 or 5 for me to get into a book.

The book is about Jude and Lexi, and how a misunderstanding can cause so much pain especially when it could have been so easily avoided. Jude has so much passion and so much love for Lexi. It really pulls at your heart when you see the depth of his love for her. Here is an excerpt of a letter he wrote to her before he left on one of his tours:

“Lexi,

I woke up this morning with you in my arms and thought to myself, I want to do this for the rest of my life. You in my arms is perfection. It’s cosmic. It’s simply the way we are supposed to be.

I couldn’t wake you. You were sleeping so soundly.

I know that you and I are moving fast. It’s exhilarating. When I’m with you Lex, it’s like we were never apart.

A lot has happened between then and now, but the now is what I want us to concentrate on. Now it’s you and me. You are what’s important. We are the only thing that matters to me anymore.

What happened back then is irrelevant. I want you. I want you always.

You are what I see when I look into the future. 5 years from now, 10 years from now, hell 50 years from now, you are there.

As a teenager and young man, I loved you. You were my everything. But I didn’t really understand what that meant. Now, as a man, I love you even more.

You are the reason I smile, Lex. You are the first thing I want to see when I wake up and the last thing I want to see before falling asleep. I want to see you smile every day and I want to know that I’m the reason you’re smiling.

These next few weeks are going to be hard for me. I’ve gotten so used to you, to sleeping with you, to talking with you, to kissing you, to just being with you, that’s it kind of hard for me to imagine me functioning without you.

Know that I may not be next to you, but that you are with me. Always. In my head and in my heart. You’re a part of me again. The most important part of me. Lex, you own me. You own my heart.

I left the keys for my house and my car with you. I want you to use them and I want you to give serious consideration to moving in with me when I get back.

We’re adults. I know what I want and what I want is you. It’s always been you.

I see no need to beat around the bush.

I want you. In my life, in my arms, in my bed. Every night.

Think about it…

You own my heart. You own everything I am.

I love you Lex.

Jude

Seriously??????? I started crying when I read that. Now you see why I think he compares to Kellan. Man Lexi is one lucky woman!!!

Lexi is successful in her career and has a great business going for her. However, she is very insecure and has so much doubt in Jude. This insecurity and doubt destroyed them for 8 years. Lexi is not as wishy washy as Kiera but she definitely could use some faith and belief in their love.

As far as the other characters in the book, I completely loved her best friends Erik and Bradi. Erik is a sweetheart and takes such good care of Lexi. He’s like the big brother every girl wishes they had. (I’m the oldest so of course I wanted a big brother, and plus we are all girls ) Oh and of course I can’t forget about Bradi!! She’s the best friend that is fiercely protective of Lexi and has no problem speaking her mind. I love her….lol

You will not be disappointed with this book. I look forward to more books by Skye Turner. Mark my words……and prepare yourself for an AWESOME book and love story.”

That ladies and gentlemen is my very first review as an author.

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would get something like this.

I am so excited to share my stories with you all and I pray that everyone who reads my books falls as in love with my characters as I have!

Cover reveal coming SOON!

Release Date coming SOON!

Having a mini freak out… in a good way!

Two blogs in one day, but OMG!

I’m having a freak out! Yes, yes I am! But not an Oh My God the world is ending freak out, more like an Oh My God People Like My Book freak out.

In fact, it’s more like an “OMG, people are LOVING my F*ing book” kind of freak out!

I have ten people reading my book right now. Two of them are almost done. In fact, one of them will probably be done in about an hour!

And while a few moments of hilarity at my mistakes have come up, for the most part, I’ve been getting “kudos on a job well done.” as feedback.

I’ve thrown ideas around in my head forever. I have a very vivid imagination. This is why I love books so much. I love when I can get so into a book it feels as if I’m a part of it.

But I never imagined I’d take MY ideas and jot them down, much less have people read them, and I never imagined myself having people read and actually “like” the things that are in my head.

LOL, to be honest, my brain kind of scares me!

I’ve written poetry since I was in middle school, but it was just for me. I think maybe one person other than myself has ever read any of it.

The scariest thing you can ever do is give something you’ve written to a stranger. They don’t know you. They have no reason to make you feel good. They can shred you and make you feel about 10 inches tall.Or they can love it and validate you. Not that friends and family don’t make you feel validated, but they are people who love you, so of course they would say good things so as not to hurt your feelings.

Below are some messages I’ve received from bloggers I don’t KNOW, so they have no reason to lie to me.

“ You know I love Jude…he has the heart and soul like Kellan Kyle from the Thoughtless series…so passionate…” ~ Book Fanatic -Roni

“Thanks for such a great book. I really mean it. It takes a lot for me to get so captured in the beginning, but you managed to do that.”-Book Fanatic-Roni

“You’re killing me Skye! This is really good. Your writing is solid!”- Sweets by Steph

So, for me to write this book, and share it, and have people tell me how much they enjoy it… it’s mind-boggling.

Like I’m tripping and I’ve never taken drugs.

I think I need some wine.

In fact, I think that once my children are in bed I’ll have me a glass. Or two.