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Death to Spike :)

Good news: the Lithotripsy procedure today was a success. The better news,

Happy Pills

Hydrocodone is still my best friend.

Spike Demon Stone has been obliterated (we think).

The procedure wasn’t even 45 minutes, and they blasted little Spike Demon Stone to smithereens. I woke up very sore on the left side, obviously. Since they basically used my kidney as a punching bag for this nifty sound wave contraption. I’m grateful I decided to have this procedure, because according to the surgeon, Spike h...

Kidney Stone Saga: Death to Spike

I promised an update regarding my saga with this kidney stone. Yes, only 1 kidney stone, and it’s still considered a saga.

I’ve decided to name it Spike. Because on the CT scan, there’s one giant spike sticking out of it that’s causing the majority of the pain.

Spike Demon Stone

Spike Demon Stone.

No relation to Sharon Stone.

The urologist gave me 3 options, none of which I liked.

The first option was to let it continue on its course and pass naturally. Which could take 4-6 weeks. (I nearly threw u...

Kidney Stones and Hydrocodone

It’s been over a week and this selfish kidney stone has decided to make a permanent residence in my system. Supposedly, there’s only 1, and supposedly, it’s small enough to pass on its own. But by the number of pain pills I’ve taken since last Wednesday, I’m doubting that information.

Obviously, I can’t drive while I’m on this medication. I can’t even write. Good Lord, what kind of crazy things would come out of a Hydrocodone-induced mind? Kinda scary to think about.

The only way I’ve made it t...

9 Years Ago…

Nine years ago, I made the easiest decision (and most important) of my life.

I said “I do” to Bryan.

Well, actually I made the decision to marry him long before then, but it was official on Sept 17th.

This is yet another time for me to brag, folks. Fair warning.

It really was an easy decision. I knew Bryan was the only one for me. The best choice I could ever make. The best father I could ever ask for for our children.

Nine years later, it’s incredible everything we’ve gone through, and the love b...

Happy Birthday – Time to Brag

Spending my birthday heavily medicated from a stupid kidney stone is not the best way to celebrate. But at the same time, I can’t complain. No whining allowed.

Because I have the most incredible family.

Yes, folks, this is a bragging post. Fair warning.

My mother, who made us dinner because she knew I couldn’t cook. My father, who picked my son up from school 2 days in a row and took him to his appointments. My brother, who came over to watch my younger son since I was totally loopy. Even my 5-y...

Book Birthday for AUDREY’S PROMISE

I’m back from RWA in San Antonio, and I’m completely overwhelmed and inspired at the same time!

Happy Birthday!!

Coincidentally, it’s AUDREY’S PROMISE‘s book birthday this week! 1 year ago a dream came true and my debut contemporary romance went live on Amazon Kindle and Barnes & Noble!

So to celebrate, I’m giving away a free copy of AUDREY’S PROMISE and a bunch of books and other goodies I picked up at RWA! 1 lucky commentator on either my Facebook post or Twitter pageor this post will win! You...

First Book Signing June 14th!

It’s official!

My first book signing will be at Barnes & Noble in Southlake, TX on Saturday, June 14th, from 2 – 5pm.

It’s real, it’s surreal, it’s incredible! It’s happy-dance time!

I have books ready to sign, swag ready to give away, and now I’m searching for where to make a banner for the author table. Advice? Also could use some help designing the banner.

Massive thanks to a dear friend for helping set this up. It almost wasn’t going to happen. There are so many idiosyncrasies about the publi...

BIG NEWS! A Great Start to 2014

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a blog, that I thought I should reopen it with BIG NEWS!

Ladies and gents, this has been an incredible two weeks, and I just can’t contain myself!

First and foremost, my son Liam was born on Tuesday, March 4th at 8:25am. Almost 2 full weeks early, completely healthy and with the biggest appetite I’ve ever seen. My oldest son, Caden, is infatuated with being a big brother. Maybe because they look IDENTICAL! Pictures will come soon.

The other piece of incredible...

Happy Valentine’s Day!

On this day of cards, flowers, chocolates, and all things sweet, I’m going through serious sugar withdrawals. I have 1 month left of diet restriction until this baby comes, so unfortunately I can’t partake in some of my favorite portions of this holiday (chocolates and candy).

So instead I stare at pictures like this and drool, while I wait for my hubby to come home from work.

I hope your Valentine’s Day is full of sweets, fragrant flowers, mushy cards, and above all ROMANCE!!

Open Call for Reviewers- FREE E-Book!

I received wonderful news from my publisher last week, announcing they are giving their authors more free e-copies of their novels to share with reviewers and bloggers!

Guess what that means?

OPEN CALL FOR REVIEWERS!

I’m asking for anyone who is willing to read AUDREY’S PROMISE, and write a review (at least 150 words) to post onto Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Good Reads, and any review sites they belong to (blogs included). I will email a .pdf file copy of the novel to you (completely FREE!), and you...