Lisa Vaughn's Blog, page 8
September 8, 2011
Worlds Away Book Blog Tour Feature:Author Lisa Vaughn on 'Acceptance'
I'm proud to announce I am featured today on the 'Worlds Away Book Blog Tour'!
Please follow link to read my blurb about acceptance and to get more insight about 'The Gifted Ones'
http://www.carlylelabuschagne.com/worlds-away-book-blog.html
Please follow link to read my blurb about acceptance and to get more insight about 'The Gifted Ones'
http://www.carlylelabuschagne.com/worlds-away-book-blog.html
September 6, 2011
Ever read a memoir? Think they're boring & not engaging? Think again...
The Gifted Ones is a memoir that relates to anyone who has ever been in love, is in love, or wished they were! Young, old, male, female - across the board, love is a universal language. Live and Learn through my haphazard coming-of-age tale that will no doubt bring on a smile or two, maybe even a 'LOL' at times, and possibly a few tears now and then too...all in the name of L-O-V-E!
A memoir that will stick with you long after the last word is read.
A memoir that will stick with you long after the last word is read.
September 5, 2011
Are we only allowed 1 true soul-mate in a lifetime, or do we get multiples?
How many are lucky enough to first FIND their soul-mate,and then stand the test of time and REMAIN with that person for a lifetime? That is the question I am pondering over lately. Are we allowed more than one or is it a one shot deal?
My memoir, The Gifted Ones, could possibly answer that question for you. Be a voyeur as I take you along with me on my journey of self-discovery - nothing held back in this raw, honest, and open look at learning to love, the hard way.
*And also don't forget to take my poll on the right! 'Are YOU still with your first love?'
My memoir, The Gifted Ones, could possibly answer that question for you. Be a voyeur as I take you along with me on my journey of self-discovery - nothing held back in this raw, honest, and open look at learning to love, the hard way.
*And also don't forget to take my poll on the right! 'Are YOU still with your first love?'
September 4, 2011
Are u still with your 1st love?Come take my poll-Did u stand the test of time?
Are we meant to stay with one person our whole life,or do all relationships have an expiration date?
Please tell me your status by voting on my fun poll ~ found on the right side near the top.
I'll post the results in a future blog I am working on.
Please tell me your status by voting on my fun poll ~ found on the right side near the top.
I'll post the results in a future blog I am working on.
Are u still with your 1st love?I'm taking a poll!How many stood the test of time?
Are we meant to stay with one person our whole life,or do all relationships have an expiration date?
Please tell me your status by voting on my fun poll ~ found on the right side near the top.
I'll post the results in a future blog I am working on.
Please tell me your status by voting on my fun poll ~ found on the right side near the top.
I'll post the results in a future blog I am working on.
September 3, 2011
What day is it again?It's SIX SENTENCE SUNDAY! 6 lines of tempting reading..
Excerpt from 'The Gifted Ones'
Chapter 8: The Nightmare Continues
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Scene: This is after Lisa's diary was discovered,and she was forced -
by her parents - to throw it into the burning barrel to be destroyed...
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Watching in horror,as the play-by-play documentation of the most significant phase of my life was slowly being destroyed,right before my eyes–voluntarily,by my own hands. How cruel,how ironic. I could only pray that I would never forget the most minuet of details. Each memory,each piece,held a special place in my soul. How could I forget? I knew I never would. They'd never control my mind,my memories,or who I loved. And I certainly would never forget what they had taken from me.
Chapter 8: The Nightmare Continues
***
Scene: This is after Lisa's diary was discovered,and she was forced -
by her parents - to throw it into the burning barrel to be destroyed...
***
Watching in horror,as the play-by-play documentation of the most significant phase of my life was slowly being destroyed,right before my eyes–voluntarily,by my own hands. How cruel,how ironic. I could only pray that I would never forget the most minuet of details. Each memory,each piece,held a special place in my soul. How could I forget? I knew I never would. They'd never control my mind,my memories,or who I loved. And I certainly would never forget what they had taken from me.
September 2, 2011
It's time for Sweet Saturday Samples! Tasty Tidbits From Indie Reads!
Excerpt from 'The Gifted Ones'
Chapter 14: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road
Small talk soon led to the real reason for this "date". He asked that dreaded question. "Was I dating anyone,and would I consider going out with him sometime?" My heart soared momentarily,but I quickly came back to reality,waking from my starry-eyed dream. Didn't he notice my right earring? I was practically married! What the hell was I doing sitting at this counter with this MAN? I was gay! Why did he continue to have this affect on me? My mind was spinning with confusing thoughts and emotions. So I did the only thing I could. No,I didn't run - I told him the truth! Yes,I actually told the truth. I honestly explained I was with Selina - in a committed relationship. I sat there boldly,holding my breath, awaiting his response. I expected to hear the worst,but surprisingly,he was cool with that answer. And so was I. I'm sure he had an inkling we might be a couple,but he had to try,right? We crossed that bridge and came out on the other side as friends. Perfect. I left that meeting feeling a bit shaken,but solid. This was the first time I verbalized my secret relationship to anyone,outside of our sisters. I was walking on virgin ground,but it felt good to actually say it out loud to a friend, and nothing negative happened! The skies didn't part,crazy monkeys didn't fly down to swarm me,locusts didn't destroy crops,great floods did not happen - hell it didn't even rain! Maybe it wouldn't be that hard to live our lifestyle,after all. We just needed to find that circle of accepting people. The art world probably held the ticket to that,I figured. The open,creative mind does not judge - it merely accepts and admires. Live and let live. I truly had hope!
Still,I never breathed a word of this incident to Selina. I knew better.
Chapter 14: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road
Small talk soon led to the real reason for this "date". He asked that dreaded question. "Was I dating anyone,and would I consider going out with him sometime?" My heart soared momentarily,but I quickly came back to reality,waking from my starry-eyed dream. Didn't he notice my right earring? I was practically married! What the hell was I doing sitting at this counter with this MAN? I was gay! Why did he continue to have this affect on me? My mind was spinning with confusing thoughts and emotions. So I did the only thing I could. No,I didn't run - I told him the truth! Yes,I actually told the truth. I honestly explained I was with Selina - in a committed relationship. I sat there boldly,holding my breath, awaiting his response. I expected to hear the worst,but surprisingly,he was cool with that answer. And so was I. I'm sure he had an inkling we might be a couple,but he had to try,right? We crossed that bridge and came out on the other side as friends. Perfect. I left that meeting feeling a bit shaken,but solid. This was the first time I verbalized my secret relationship to anyone,outside of our sisters. I was walking on virgin ground,but it felt good to actually say it out loud to a friend, and nothing negative happened! The skies didn't part,crazy monkeys didn't fly down to swarm me,locusts didn't destroy crops,great floods did not happen - hell it didn't even rain! Maybe it wouldn't be that hard to live our lifestyle,after all. We just needed to find that circle of accepting people. The art world probably held the ticket to that,I figured. The open,creative mind does not judge - it merely accepts and admires. Live and let live. I truly had hope!
Still,I never breathed a word of this incident to Selina. I knew better.
Do WE choose our partners in life,or does fate have a plan for us?
Hum...interesting question. People come and people go, that's just life's pattern it seems. But is it part of a 'master plan'? Are people sent to us purposely to teach us, or perhaps learn something from us? I'd like to believe so. Especially after finishing my memoir, The Gifted Ones, there was no denying the chain of people that have definately made a difference in my life - influencing me, and shaping me into the person I am today. Had one link gone 'missing' I'm certain my life and mindset would not have turned out the same.
Is that a good or bad thing? Well it depends on how you 'allow' those people to enter your world. Sometimes even the worst of people can teach us valuable lessons in life - like how NOT to live, and sometimes thats a blessing too.
So next time someone enters your life, ask yourself how that new relationship can work for you, and what you can learn from it - or perhaps what you can teach others.
Is that a good or bad thing? Well it depends on how you 'allow' those people to enter your world. Sometimes even the worst of people can teach us valuable lessons in life - like how NOT to live, and sometimes thats a blessing too.
So next time someone enters your life, ask yourself how that new relationship can work for you, and what you can learn from it - or perhaps what you can teach others.
September 1, 2011
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