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January 6, 2014
Monday Blessings
Hello readers and happy new year!! What a better way to start it than my counting your blessings?!
Seeing old friends and making new friends. Spending the last moments of 2013 with them and the first moments of 2014 with them.
It may be my third camp, but it had lots of firsts. First winter camp. First time counselor. First time reading my poem in front of an audience. A first glance to a higher level I have in me. Seeing that I can be stronger, more open. The poem I chose to read really goes with the mood.
The miracle that we had flurries during camp, but the big snowstorm held up until we all got home.
Being in a Lindt store. Getting a cheetah print scarf. Midnight chats. Pictures. Videos. Cat cuddles. Physical copies of my book. Knowing all the support, old and new. Signing them for friends. Patience I have with pain.
All the snacks. All the love. Here's to 2014 and many more adventures.
Love and thank you, Fida
Seeing old friends and making new friends. Spending the last moments of 2013 with them and the first moments of 2014 with them.
It may be my third camp, but it had lots of firsts. First winter camp. First time counselor. First time reading my poem in front of an audience. A first glance to a higher level I have in me. Seeing that I can be stronger, more open. The poem I chose to read really goes with the mood.
The miracle that we had flurries during camp, but the big snowstorm held up until we all got home.
Being in a Lindt store. Getting a cheetah print scarf. Midnight chats. Pictures. Videos. Cat cuddles. Physical copies of my book. Knowing all the support, old and new. Signing them for friends. Patience I have with pain.
All the snacks. All the love. Here's to 2014 and many more adventures.
Love and thank you, Fida
December 24, 2013
Holidays & 2014
Hello readers,
Guess what? Today is my 5th blog anniversary, the 5th omg! I can't believe it. I have been so blessed being on this journey. I can't wait to keep on going and for it to get better.
I will be on hiatus until January 6th. With some goodies! Giveaways and a cover reveal, if God wills!
Have a good break and new year!!
Love and thank you, Fida
Guess what? Today is my 5th blog anniversary, the 5th omg! I can't believe it. I have been so blessed being on this journey. I can't wait to keep on going and for it to get better.
I will be on hiatus until January 6th. With some goodies! Giveaways and a cover reveal, if God wills!
Have a good break and new year!!
Love and thank you, Fida
December 18, 2013
CUTLASS Cover Reveal
Hello readers,
After yesterday's mix-up today is an awesome day! It's Ashley Nixon's cover reveal day and I get to be a part of it, yay!
Cutlass Series #1
Publication date: April 23rd 2014
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
CUTLASS synopsis:Notorious pirate Barren Reed has one thing on his mind: Revenge against the man who killed his father. So kidnapping his enemy’s fiancé seems a perfect plan…until he actually does it.
Larkin Lee is more than a pretty face and fiancé to a powerful man. Her fierce personality is enough to make any pirate want to push her overboard.
But when the King of the Orient comes to Barren with a task—to find the Bloodstone, a powerful gem thought only to exist in legend, Barren sees another opportunity to destroy his enemy. Together, Barren, Larkin and a crew of pirates set off to find the stone, only to discover it caused the death of Barren’s own mother and Larkin’s, too. As his strongest allies turn into his greatest enemies, and the life of the girl he kidnapped becomes more important than he ever dreamed, Barren’s quest for revenge becomes a fight to save the Orient.
Doesn't it sound amazing! You should add it to Goodreads!
AUTHOR BIO:Ashley was born and raised in Oklahoma, where the wind really does sweep down the plains, and horses and carriages aren't used as much as she'd like. When she's not writing, she's hard at work on her Master's degree in Library Science and Information Technology, working out, or pretending she's Sherlock Holmes. Her obsession with writing began after reading the Lord of the Rings in the eighth grade. Since then, she's loved everything Fantasy--resulting in an unhealthy obsession with the 'geek' tab on Pinterest, where all things awesome go.
You can find the author on her blog, facebook page and @Ashleymnixon.
Drumroll please....
There is also a giveaway! a Rafflecopter giveaway
Thank you and love,
After yesterday's mix-up today is an awesome day! It's Ashley Nixon's cover reveal day and I get to be a part of it, yay!
Cutlass Series #1
Publication date: April 23rd 2014
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult
CUTLASS synopsis:Notorious pirate Barren Reed has one thing on his mind: Revenge against the man who killed his father. So kidnapping his enemy’s fiancé seems a perfect plan…until he actually does it.
Larkin Lee is more than a pretty face and fiancé to a powerful man. Her fierce personality is enough to make any pirate want to push her overboard.
But when the King of the Orient comes to Barren with a task—to find the Bloodstone, a powerful gem thought only to exist in legend, Barren sees another opportunity to destroy his enemy. Together, Barren, Larkin and a crew of pirates set off to find the stone, only to discover it caused the death of Barren’s own mother and Larkin’s, too. As his strongest allies turn into his greatest enemies, and the life of the girl he kidnapped becomes more important than he ever dreamed, Barren’s quest for revenge becomes a fight to save the Orient.
Doesn't it sound amazing! You should add it to Goodreads!
AUTHOR BIO:Ashley was born and raised in Oklahoma, where the wind really does sweep down the plains, and horses and carriages aren't used as much as she'd like. When she's not writing, she's hard at work on her Master's degree in Library Science and Information Technology, working out, or pretending she's Sherlock Holmes. Her obsession with writing began after reading the Lord of the Rings in the eighth grade. Since then, she's loved everything Fantasy--resulting in an unhealthy obsession with the 'geek' tab on Pinterest, where all things awesome go.
You can find the author on her blog, facebook page and @Ashleymnixon.
Drumroll please....
There is also a giveaway! a Rafflecopter giveaway
Thank you and love,
December 17, 2013
Upcoming Cover Reveals
Hello readers,
Today is pretty pictures day aka cover reveal day!!
Megan's BETWEEN on MundieMoms.
Veronica's TWELEVE STEPS on her blog.
Rachel's on IceyBooks.
Ashley Nixon has hers tomorrow on my blog.
Mine is going to be revealed almost a month from now. On January 14, 2014! But here's the awesome thing. YOU CAN SIGN UP TO HELP WITH THE REVEAL, if you want to.
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Today is pretty pictures day aka cover reveal day!!
Megan's BETWEEN on MundieMoms.
Veronica's TWELEVE STEPS on her blog.
Rachel's on IceyBooks.
Ashley Nixon has hers tomorrow on my blog.
Mine is going to be revealed almost a month from now. On January 14, 2014! But here's the awesome thing. YOU CAN SIGN UP TO HELP WITH THE REVEAL, if you want to.
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December 16, 2013
Reverb Catch-Up Days 15-16
Hello readers,
Day 15
Going through the yearpaying attention to the little thingschildren talking and readingloving their friends and teacherscampers enjoying learningand playing in good weatherwatching how the disabled work
Going through the yearnoticing how certain news affect usyet with hearing the cryingwe hear the laughterthe quiet and loud presences
Going through the yearenjoying the smell of old and new booksenjoying the fruit and chocolateand other treatsseeing how plain and great things can bewith lots of hugs and kisses.
Day 16
This year was like me driving a carpostponing it for a long timefinally getting behind the wheeland going slowlyfinally making lots of turnsgoing in circles finally getting somewhereeven though no one listens.
Thank you,
Day 15
Going through the yearpaying attention to the little thingschildren talking and readingloving their friends and teacherscampers enjoying learningand playing in good weatherwatching how the disabled work
Going through the yearnoticing how certain news affect usyet with hearing the cryingwe hear the laughterthe quiet and loud presences
Going through the yearenjoying the smell of old and new booksenjoying the fruit and chocolateand other treatsseeing how plain and great things can bewith lots of hugs and kisses.
Day 16
This year was like me driving a carpostponing it for a long timefinally getting behind the wheeland going slowlyfinally making lots of turnsgoing in circles finally getting somewhereeven though no one listens.
Thank you,
December 12, 2013
Reverb13 Day 12
Hello readers,
The poem is back! I loved today's prompt!
Mud and dirt in my lifebeing lousy and meancleaning myself offI have potential to be betterinstead of starting next yearI'm going to start nowcontrolling my emotionsand communication is keyfor all I want to fix.
Thank you and love,
The poem is back! I loved today's prompt!
Mud and dirt in my lifebeing lousy and meancleaning myself offI have potential to be betterinstead of starting next yearI'm going to start nowcontrolling my emotionsand communication is keyfor all I want to fix.
Thank you and love,
December 11, 2013
Reverb13 Day 11
Hello readers,
My challenge for next year is to keep up with my resolutions. To publish another poetry collection. To do better with it. With all my writing and editing. Nurture my friendships and new love for camping.
Thank you and love,
My challenge for next year is to keep up with my resolutions. To publish another poetry collection. To do better with it. With all my writing and editing. Nurture my friendships and new love for camping.
Thank you and love,
December 10, 2013
Reverb13 Day 10
Hello readers,
If you read yesterday's poem you know it has been a year of pjs and online college. I've been on autopilot for a while. Grade school for 12 years. Nothing different. My body just thinks it's on vacation and will go back to routine. But that's not how it's going to be. I need to get out of that autopilot zone.
I need to care more about my faith, college, writing and a job I enjoy. Not one I do just for money, especially when it's a somewhat long drives away.
I apologize if you wanted a poem. All those poem or not comes naturally. I never have to force myself to put a certain thing up for my blog.
Even after reverb13 I'll keep you updates on any changes from being in autopilot.
Thank you and love,
If you read yesterday's poem you know it has been a year of pjs and online college. I've been on autopilot for a while. Grade school for 12 years. Nothing different. My body just thinks it's on vacation and will go back to routine. But that's not how it's going to be. I need to get out of that autopilot zone.
I need to care more about my faith, college, writing and a job I enjoy. Not one I do just for money, especially when it's a somewhat long drives away.
I apologize if you wanted a poem. All those poem or not comes naturally. I never have to force myself to put a certain thing up for my blog.
Even after reverb13 I'll keep you updates on any changes from being in autopilot.
Thank you and love,
December 9, 2013
Reverb Catch-Up Days 7-9
Hello readers,
The year of the selfiethe year of pjs and what makes me who I amall the giftswomen and familyin my lifewhether a glance or more
Reconnecting with my faith, my soultrying to remove routineas this is the year of realizing.
Thank you and love,
The year of the selfiethe year of pjs and what makes me who I amall the giftswomen and familyin my lifewhether a glance or more
Reconnecting with my faith, my soultrying to remove routineas this is the year of realizing.
Thank you and love,
December 6, 2013
Reverb13 Day 6
Hello readers,
Little memories, treasuresand discoveries stored in our heartsnot fading awayonly getting biggerhelping you.
Learning from love and losstaking risksand conquering your fearsknowing what keeps you best
are the things that comefrom those memoriesbeing treasures.
Thank you and love,
Little memories, treasuresand discoveries stored in our heartsnot fading awayonly getting biggerhelping you.
Learning from love and losstaking risksand conquering your fearsknowing what keeps you best
are the things that comefrom those memoriesbeing treasures.
Thank you and love,
