-
(Untitled)
I know, it's hard to believe, but I'm posting a second time in one day.
No, the world isn't coming to an end.
I just finished reading a book that left me feeling cheated. The last page is in the middle of the climax. Now don’t get me wrong, I love to be pulled into the world a writer has created and to want to keep reading to learn more about the ( Read more... ) -
(Untitled)
I’m patiently waiting for replies to my queries. Really, very patiently.
But it’s so hard, you know?
I have received a few responses. One agent requested more and one said my writing shows real potential. Funny how that can lift your spirits, even when the agent says the story isn’t for them. Only a writer, or someone close to a writer, can ( Read more... ) -
(Untitled)
My week is off to a good start. To sum it up in under 250-words…
We had a really nice Sunday, which included a stroll through the Botanical Garden, shopping in Geneva, a visit to Anderson Books, and lunch at a cute little restaurant not far from the bookstore.
Today I worked a normal 8-hour day and I actually took a lunch. (Doing a happy dance ( Read more... ) -
(Untitled)
We went to a Japanese Garden in Rockford today. I just found out it’s there and it’s very beautiful, and very peaceful. I could have set cross-legged in front of the waterfall all afternoon. My pictures really don’t do it justice, but I thought I’d share a couple of them.
( Read more... ) -
(Untitled)
Why is it the AC always goes out on holidays and weekends? It hit 85 degrees in our house by Saturday evening. That was with the windows open. We called the repair man this morning. Of course, by the time he got to our house the AC was working. Did you know if you are low on freon the coil can freeze forming a block of ice that blocks the air from ( Read more... ) -
(Untitled)
This story is too cute not to share. I took our youngest son to the store the other day - to replace the socks that got sucked into the black hole - and he starts to tell me how one of his best friends made up a girlfriend. I’ll call his friend Boy X. Boy X is eight. At first I thought I heard wrong. I mean, Boy X is only eight. My son doesn’t ( Read more... ) -
Children
My nine-year-old stepson has been here for the past couple of weeks. There are a few things one quickly forgets when they have teens:
1) There is no such thing as sneaking out quickly with children. I was supposed to be working (hence my need to sneak). I know he can be quick, but OMG if he walked any slower we’d still be in the parking lot!
2 ( Read more... ) -
What would you be called if you were a fairy?
Yes, I often wonder odd things like what would my name be if I was a fairy? What would I look like? And even, where would I live?
And wouldn't you know the www would have the answer!
Here are my results:
Your fairy is called Thorn Hailglitter
She is a protector of the lonely.
She lives in brambles and blackberry bushes.
She is only seen in the light of a ( Read more... ) -
(Untitled)
Wow, has it really been that long since I posted? I guess I’m better at reading my friends pages than I am at posting. I didn’t get quite as much writing done as I would have liked, and I didn’t get any responses on my queries. I was hoping to get one or two. The waiting is killing me, so I made a quick list of what I have out there.
Witch novel: 1 ( Read more... ) -
(Untitled)
I attended Anderson’s Bookshops Children’s Literature Breakfast this past weekend. The Spatulatta Sisters showed us how to make their spinach and cheese scrambled eggs and Mom’s a star toast. They are delightful and funny and their cookbook looks like it is packed with great recipes for kids. If you have kids old enough to help in the kitchen, ( Read more... )
