C.M. Boers's Blog, page 14
October 28, 2014
Childhood
Recently, my oldest has developed a deep love of reading. I have to take his books away at night! At seven, I know even I didn't have a love of reading that strong. It gives me hope that it may carry through to adulthood.
As I try to keep his overflowing basket of books full of new books to hold his interest, it got me thinking about books from when I was young. For me Tales of the Fourth Grade Nothing, and The BFG, were two of the first books to pop into my head. It also got me thinking about what books others read in their youth. So what are your childhood favorites?
CM
As I try to keep his overflowing basket of books full of new books to hold his interest, it got me thinking about books from when I was young. For me Tales of the Fourth Grade Nothing, and The BFG, were two of the first books to pop into my head. It also got me thinking about what books others read in their youth. So what are your childhood favorites?
CM
September 16, 2014
Mojo
Your sitting there staring at that blank page waiting for an amazing idea or story to magically appear in your mind and suddenly it comes. Your fingers race across the keyboard trying to get all of it out in time before its suddenly disappears from your mind again just as quickly as is came from the start.
Before you know it you have created an entire page of words that flow together beautifully. Well, at least until you go back an edit them and some how they have lost their flair, their pizzazz if you will.
Then once it's all out, it's back to the drawing board again....That's how it's supposed to work right? But what happens if you sit in front of that screen and nothing comes. An hour. Two hours. Next thing you know you are watching the minutes tick by. What have you achieved? Well, your desk if perfectly organized again, but you aren't any closer to finishing that page.
For me, staring at that blank screen just doesn't do it for me. Honestly, it's like something is intimidating me, taunting me. Pen and paper, that's how I get it done. I guess that's old fashioned. Sometimes it's only if I'm listening to music. Nothing like a good beat to get my pen moving.
What's the point? Well, maybe if what you are doing isn't working, change it! Staring at the screen bothering you? Get up and go old fashioned!
Have you picked up your copy of Obscured yet?
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CM
Before you know it you have created an entire page of words that flow together beautifully. Well, at least until you go back an edit them and some how they have lost their flair, their pizzazz if you will.
Then once it's all out, it's back to the drawing board again....That's how it's supposed to work right? But what happens if you sit in front of that screen and nothing comes. An hour. Two hours. Next thing you know you are watching the minutes tick by. What have you achieved? Well, your desk if perfectly organized again, but you aren't any closer to finishing that page.
For me, staring at that blank screen just doesn't do it for me. Honestly, it's like something is intimidating me, taunting me. Pen and paper, that's how I get it done. I guess that's old fashioned. Sometimes it's only if I'm listening to music. Nothing like a good beat to get my pen moving.
What's the point? Well, maybe if what you are doing isn't working, change it! Staring at the screen bothering you? Get up and go old fashioned!
Have you picked up your copy of Obscured yet?
Follow me on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/boerscm
CM
September 3, 2014
Are you ready?!?
August 29, 2014
Release!
It's official!! My print book is now available for purchase through createspace! Here's the link:
https://www.createspace.com/4751719
It will be available in a few days for purchase on amazon in print and ebook form!! I'll post that link as it becomes available!
C M
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https://www.createspace.com/4751719
It will be available in a few days for purchase on amazon in print and ebook form!! I'll post that link as it becomes available!
C M
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August 24, 2014
September 1st.
It's a week away. A week. But that is my tentative release date. I have a release date.
Have you ever thought about a goal and it seemed so far off and then when it was FINALLY close it was a bit surreal? Well, I can say that is how I am feeling now. Fingers crossed that everything goes off without a hitch.
So, be on the lookout for my super excited post on release day!!
Without further adieu, here is my cover!!!
What do you think?
CM
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Have you ever thought about a goal and it seemed so far off and then when it was FINALLY close it was a bit surreal? Well, I can say that is how I am feeling now. Fingers crossed that everything goes off without a hitch.
So, be on the lookout for my super excited post on release day!!
Without further adieu, here is my cover!!!
What do you think?
CM
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August 12, 2014
Fessing up
I knew at some point the cat would be out of the bag so to speak. For years I wondered what they would say. Would they be happy? Mad that I didn't tell them sooner? Excited for me as hoped they would be? Would they be supportive?
What secret am I confessing? I bet your wondering. The answer is...My first Novel.
I got to finally experience the first reaction on Sunday. Who was my unsuspecting victim? My Dad.
It's funny, a couple months ago, my mom came to me saying my dad had stumbled upon my blog, this blog. He was baffled by it. I waited and waited for him to ask me about it. But he never did. I couldn't tell you why.
The minute I got my proof I couldn't wait to show my mom and to tell my dad. Once he got over the initial WHAT? reaction, I could tell her was excited and proud. So much so that he hid my proof from me cause he wanted to keep it. I have to say it was a great compliment that he was so enticed by having a copy of something I poured so much into that he literally hid it from me.
I am excited to reveal this little gem to a few more unsuspecting people and hopefully in a few weeks it will be on the market!
Be on the lookout for my next post. It may just be my release!!
C M
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What secret am I confessing? I bet your wondering. The answer is...My first Novel.
I got to finally experience the first reaction on Sunday. Who was my unsuspecting victim? My Dad.
It's funny, a couple months ago, my mom came to me saying my dad had stumbled upon my blog, this blog. He was baffled by it. I waited and waited for him to ask me about it. But he never did. I couldn't tell you why.
The minute I got my proof I couldn't wait to show my mom and to tell my dad. Once he got over the initial WHAT? reaction, I could tell her was excited and proud. So much so that he hid my proof from me cause he wanted to keep it. I have to say it was a great compliment that he was so enticed by having a copy of something I poured so much into that he literally hid it from me.
I am excited to reveal this little gem to a few more unsuspecting people and hopefully in a few weeks it will be on the market!
Be on the lookout for my next post. It may just be my release!!
C M
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