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The long absence
Ok readers, I am so sorry for my long departure. Last month my laptop died, taking my chapter draft with it. For now I will only be able to post short items from my phone, but I am hoping to replace my computer soon.
In the meantime, I thought I would take a moment to talk about my rediscovered love of libraries. With my laptop dead, I recently ( Read more... ) -
Losing weight and feeling great!
So you might be wondering where I disappeared to since I haven't updated in a while. The truth is, I've committed 2013 to being the year I take care of myself.
In February I joined Weight Watchers and have lost a total of 14 pounds so far! It's awesome getting back in shape, but definitely a struggle since I have a tendency to go up a little and ( Read more... ) -
Crystal Visions Chapter 6: A Birth
Author's note: It's amazing how quickly time flew by and how much I struggled to finish this chapter. I am hoping to get back to posting at least once a month for this story. But, for now, I think it only appropriate that on the first day of 2013, I begin the year with the birth of Kenda and Benjamin's child. Since this story is unedited, I take ( Read more... ) -
A little commentary
When my sisters asked me to start writing somewhere that they could periodically check in and read what I had to say, my gut reaction was to say no. I had been a reporter for a daily newspaper, so I could honestly call myself a published writer. But my career and my goals had shifted ( Read more... ) -
Crystal Visions: The Beginning
Author's Note: Welcome to the first chapter of my serial story about Luminita Dalca, a homeless runaway who finds shelter with an elderly optometrist that is more than he appears. I plan to continue writing this fictional story throughout the year, so check back often for new chapters and commentary!
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Announcement!
Ok kiddos, after much deliberation I have a basic idea for the serial story I'm going to start. My goal is to write 2-3,000 words for each installment, which will be posted on a bi-weekly basis.
****Spoiler Alert!!*****
This will fall in the Urban Fantasy/Thriller Genre. Here's a sneak preview of the series.
At age 4, Lu's mother was brutally ( Read more... )