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Time flew!

Sometimes in life no matter what your intentions, plans or goals are time flies by. I had planned on writing a blog every day or at least every two days. Yet, this past week, I neglected to do so. I checked my notifications and responded, but that’s about it.

There have been many positive and many negative things that have gone on this past week. I have been on a writing frenzy. Knocked out one of my books and am 14k+ into the summer one. The words are flowing out of my head and onto the screen. It feels amazing to have my writing mojo back. (That is the positive)

My son with autism, mood disorder, monitored for early onset Schizophrenia has been a nightmare for his school. His school specializes in behaviorally challenged children. The first 3 months of school he was an angel, then things shifted. Then before Christmas, he was an angel again. After Christmas and until the present time, he has been a nightmare. I had to go pick him up the other week because his behavior was atrocious! The new medication doesn’t seem to make his behavior any better at school. He is good at home (manageable with little outbursts/episodes). But when he has issues at home, he is good at school. It’s like the school and our house can’t win. Baby steps, right? Everything happens for a reason. I am just waiting to see what the reason is. (Grrrr!)

Another negative thing is that yesterday unexpectantly heaven gained another angel. May she R.I.P.

Kiss your loved ones, hug them a little longer and tell them how much you love them. You never know what tomorrow holds so let’s make the best of today.

Happy Reading, Happy Thursday, & XoXo

S.E.Isaac

 

 

 

 

Snooze button?

Is there a snooze button on life? Like, I’m not quite ready to ‘adult’ today so can I hit snooze for 5 more minutes, days, years? Ya’ know, whatever you can spare. (HA)

 

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On Facebook and my Twitter page, I posted the question, “If you had a dragon what would you name her/him?” What would you name them? I think the name depends on the color of the magnificent beast. For the dragon in this picture, I would name it ‘Galactica’. Reminds me of a being from the galaxy (Shrugs)

I have noticed lots of people posting about dragons and paranormal romance books having dragon shifters. I don’t have anything against dragons, I just haven’t collected any dragon figurines or written any dragon shifters in my books, but I have my eyes on dragons now. What are all of your thoughts on dragons in books? If you like dragons in books, do you prefer them as war beasts, pets, shifter (shifts from human to a dragon or vice versa), or them being used a means of transportation?

One of my current works-in-progress is for my co-coordinating paranormal romance anthology, which has cat shifters. I have never done cat shifters. After working on this for a few weeks, I am shocked that I never have. This is actually fun. Can’t give away the details but I can say click on the next three links. Be sure to click ‘like’ or ‘going’ on them. Don’t want you to miss out. This is a super fun anthology. One that the authors and the readers will love. We are bringing our A-game for this anthology

Shhh! The vultures will hear!

[image error]For those who didn’t tune in, yesterday. This is my new writing space/office.

I did some tidying up, so it’s more organized and what not. Why did I choose the closet? I needed a place to focus & truthfully…to hide from the vultures. They seem to sense me starting up my computer and swoop in to talk, have me look up stuff, or offer to help me write. Sweet. Yes. I know, but I need author time. During the week, when I am supposed to be able to get writing in, I am busy dealing with schools, doctors, or pharmacies. I can’t simply have one day to just chill and get stuff done.

It hasn’t gone exactly as planned and I realize now that I have given the vultures the perfect opportunity to corner me. I have nowhere to run! However, team Vulture has a traitor amongst them. A vulture who does not try to interrupt my writing. A vulture who simply leaves me alone and enjoys the silence.

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Exhibit A (the Traitor) ——–>

 

 

 

 

 

 

Husband is currently cutting his hair in the bathroom, while I write this so now I feel like I am in a barbershop. [image error] Sigh. One day at a time I suppose

Hideaway…

[image error]I am sure once my children come inside from playing in the backyard that they will begin frantically searching for me. Don’t worry, the hubby is out in the main part of the house, so they have an adult. I, on the other hand, have taken myself out of the equation for a few moments. Sitting at the dining room table, at the kitchen bar, in my room’s recliner was getting interrupted way too much. I took matters into my own hands and found my own ‘space’.

[image error]Work in progress. But at least I have a hiding spot now to work on my books, projects, and crafts. I really should have taken a more recent picture, because I’ve cleaned more since taking this picture.

Ugh! I can hear the boys tattling on each other. We shall see how long I can hide out in the closet.

On my current paranormal romance story, I am a little over 17k words. I think I will have it finished by the end of the weekend. Super stoked about that! This paranormal romance story is going into the anthology that I am co-coordinating with author Josette Reuel. There are sooooo many amazing authors in this anthology!

If you are curious as to who they are, stop by the anthology’s Facebook page. Be sure to hit ‘like’ because there are lots of goodies coming to that page real soon. I don’t want any of you, lovelies, to miss out!

 

Facebook Link to ‘Claiming a Scaredy Cat’

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Feel free to share the link with your friends, family, loved ones…even the crazy cat lady next door

Is there a button?

 I usually don’t like posting memes with kids cursing, but this one is too cute. She reminds me of me when I was little. Sassy and ready to tell you how it is! (HA)

I decided to get healthy this year, no matter what. My depression has taken over my life. I already have my own battle with depression, anxiety, PTSD and such, but throwing my son’s autism, mood disorder, and early on-set Schizophrenia is a recipe for absolute DISASTER! It took a toll on me. I cry. I give up hope. I cry some more. I scream. I don’t eat. I overeat. I just lose my shit. Nothing to brag about, nothing to be ashamed of, but it is what it is. There is no point in hiding it.

[image error]Anyway, 2018 is my year to get healthy. Or at least healthier. I have been walking my youngest to school in the mornings. This morning on the way back, I jogged over halfway home with the dog (He’s my workout partner.) My son got kicked out of school, so they brought him home. We did school here at the house. We did PE so I got some more exercising in. Then in 2 hours, I am walking back to the school to get my youngest. I was supposed to write, today, but nothing has gone as planned. Bleh!

My cup is now filled with coffee and I will be making another pot of coffee shortly. I WILL get some writing done! I cannot take it any longer. From December 23 until January 7th, the kids were home. Then my son got sent home. They had a three day weekend. Husband was home three days. So on so forth, I just don’t have time to myself. Love my family, but I am really trying to take my writing and books serious this year.

 

 

 

Since I can’t focus on writing, I have been focusing on promoting my books (Train to Anguish and Out on a Limb), plus the anthology that I am co-coordinating & contributing to: A Guide to Claiming a Scaredy Cat. The anthology is a collection of paranormal romance stories with feline shapeshifters. Would love for you to stop by & ‘like’ the page. There will be cover reveals, giveaways, author spotlights, and so much more. Don’t miss out.

A pleasant surprise!

So after 3 hours at the new psych doctor’s office- Two and a half of those hours were spent in the waiting room (Insert angry face)- we got food. OMG! My son and I devoured our food. Like I don’t even remember what it tasted like. Then we headed off to our side of Las Vegas to go to the pharmacy to drop of the prescription. The pharmacist said they had to call the doctor in the morning to get prior authorization for both meds…um…wouldn’t that prescription be the authorization? hmmm….no biggie, he will take his current med one more night before starting the new ones. Grabbed my youngest food and headed home. Had to do my routine and check the mail before pulling into driveway/garage. And, what do I find? An otter! (HA) No seriously, an otter postcard from a very sweet, generous and thoughtful person. You know who you are. That postcard brightened my entire day! Thank you.

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Sorry that the picture is blurry, but if I had the camera facing the other way then all of the letters were reversed & I really wanted to show off that ‘Alaska’

Road Block

Writers often hit what we like to call ‘Writer’s Block’. However, I am not struggling with Writer’s Block, I am struggling with ‘Road Block’. Anytime I even think about opening up my Word document to continue on my current project something goes on in my house. If it isn’t my two youngest fighting/arguing with each other, it’s them playing together and being LOUD! Also, my husband likes to talk to me at night since he works during the day. Well, nighttime is when I like to write because the kids are sleeping (Or should be).

During the week, you think I would be able to get writing done while the boys are in school and husband is at work, but nope. This past week, I walked my youngest to school every day with the dog. I’d come home motivated, but then my phone would start blowing up with messages from the school about my 13 years old (the one with autism, mood disorder and now early onset Schizophrenia). He has been giving the school hell! By the time I am done handling that, making appointments and trying to come up with a game plan I am too pissy & exhausted to write.

I have so many ideas in my head for this project, my summer project and the other 30 million projects I have lined up. I don’t want to lose the motivation of writing. Being mentally exhausted takes a toll on any person, even if you aren’t a writer!

I need a day to myself. A full day! No phone, no kids, no husband (The dog is debatable), no outside interferences. I want someone else to take on my life for 24 hours so I can just write. So I can purge these thoughts and ideas onto paper (documents). That would be my greatest gift if someone was to give it to me. Will it happen? Hell no, but a girl can dream…right?

 

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Train to Anguish is still chugging along. Has anyone jumped on the train and taken the journey with Kaitlyn? What did you think about it? If you haven’t, that’s okay. I understand life is busy or you simply don’t like this type of book.

We all have different tastes

2018, give me a break

Those of you, who have been following my blog know that I have a special needs child. He is 13 (Just had a birthday

Forgot to share

I have and will always boast about my friends talents and success. That’s what friends do. They build each other up. I’d like to take a moment to boast about my very good friend, Josette Reuel. She is a Jack (Jaqueline) of all trades. She writes amazing paranormal romance books. She can make swag, graphics, teasers and book covers. She can also make magic with yarn. Everyone, please, say ‘Hello’ to Snuggles.

Today’s Humor

 

Happy Sunday, everyone!

Today has been an eventful day. It is my middle son’s 13th birthday! Where does the time go? (I now have an 18, 13, and 8 year old!!!! AHHHHH)

So, anyway, this blog is not about the birthday (surprisingly). It is about a FB message I got, while the family and I were out at a pizza/arcade place. The messages went as followed:

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Where was this company when I was in college!?! Lucky college students! Someone would have made bank off of working for me! (HA)

I am still trying to figure out how they got my information. The person and I have NO connections on Facebook. Did they read one of my books and thought it absolutely sucked so they thought that they would politely offer their services?