January 5, 2009
1:00 am • Filed under: Books I Love
But I’m glad. I talked about buying this book back in June! I admit, I started it, got a little bored and stopped. It got shoved to the bottom of my TBR pile and when Christmas vacation started up, I pulled it out and told myself, “Self, finish this. The third one is coming out in January and let’s see if you wanna read it.”
OMG. Rumors was so good. Like I mentioned it started a little slow (so did Luxe) but once I got involved, whoo doggie I couldn’t stop reading! I love that cover. It gives me a little thrill whenever I pick it up and look at it (that gorgeous red dress!).
And now that I waited so long (six months!) and finally finished the book well I don’t have as long to wait for the third book to come out! It’s available at the end of January and seriously I CANNOT WAIT.
Look at that cover! Lovely. I know most people are obsessed with Twilight but this is my YA series of choice. I wish I had someone to discuss it with (because I CANNOT BELIEVE how she ended Rumors OMG OMG OMG). I am buying Envy as my early birthday present (next month woot!) - I hope I can wait until January 27th…
Is there a series or book you just finished or are still reading that you are positively devouring? Share!
Tags: Reading
January 4, 2009
12:15 am • Filed under: Passionate Ink
Is next week! Check out the deets:
Collaboration: When Two Heads are Better Than One
Date : January 9-11, 2009
Presented by : Dayle A. Dermatis & Teresa Noelle Roberts, aka Sophie Mouette
Cost : $15 (PI Members) and $20 (Non-PI Members) Be one of the first 20 PI Members to email karen.e.erickson @ gmail.com to be added to the free members list. All Passionate Ink members receive two free workshops per membership year.
FREEBIE SPOTS FOR PI MEMBERS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP. CONTACT ME AT THE ABOVE EMAIL ADDY IF INTERESTED!
Workshop Description :
Learn how to write with a partner, including how to choose the right collaborating partner, the types and methods of collaboration, collaboration agreements/contracts and much more!
Presenters’ websites:
www.cyvarwydd.com
www.teresanoelleroberts.blogspot.com
To Pay Online :
Using PayPal (http://www.paypal.com), send payment to renewals@passionateink.org with “WORKSHOP - Collaboration” as the subject. In the “message” section, include Your Name and Email Address.
Cost: $15 for Passionate Ink Members, $20 for non-members
To pay by check, print this page and send with a check to
Passionate Ink Workshops
c/o Karen Steele
1304 Forest Marsh Dr
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
This is going to be a good one so sign up NOW if you’re interested!!
Tags: Passionate Ink
January 3, 2009
3:20 am • Filed under: Home Life
We went to the snow and had a little fun. It wasn’t too far up from our house - about forty minutes north. So pretty! But so cold and well, my daughter wasn’t dressed quite right for it.
We warned her but she didn’t listen! Didn’t wear a good coat or gloves. Silly girl.
Now her little brother dressed appropriately. And completely decked out in Spiderman while doing it!
Look there’s me!
I know I’d hate to live with it day in and day out but it’s fun to visit!
Tags: Home Life
January 2, 2009
12:15 am • Filed under: New Year New Me
I don’t like to make resolutions because I believe they set me up to fail. But there’s nothing wrong with having goals and this year, there are a few things I’d like to accomplish. So without further ado, here we go.
– Finish the current ST I’m working on and submit it to agents. Eventually find one. There. I put it out in the universe. I will get an agent in 2009 (The Secret in action!).
– Finish Sin City Shifters series for Ellora’s Cave (turned in second novella a couple of days ago - have at least one more to write, maybe two).
– Take more photos. This past summer and into the fall I was on a roll. Then I stuttered to a stop. I suck! So I vow to take more. More damn it!
– Become more creative. I dipped into my creative well this past year and was happy to have another outlet besides writing. I want to do more. Nothing too crazy but I find it quite rewarding to create something with my hands.
2008 has ended on a tough note for us. The economy has hurt my household directly and things are a little grim. I vow to be positive and believe that things will turn around for the better. Life is good - we have many blessings and things to be thankful for so I must remember to focus on them and not the negative stuff.
Have any resolutions or goals? Ready to conquer 2009 with me? Let’s do it!
Tags: New Year New Me
January 1, 2009
12:30 am • Filed under: Random
I hope this is the start of something spectacular!
Tags: Bring it 2009
December 31, 2008
12:15 am • Filed under: Naughty & Spice
Is the topic today over at Naughty & Spice. Go check it out!
Tags: Naughty & Spice
December 30, 2008
2:34 am • Filed under: Home Life, Random
It’s almost 2009? Where has 2008 gone? I swear the older I get the faster it goes. And I know you’ve all heard this before but man, don’t you feel the same way?
Do you make resolutions? I don’t. I think they’re kind of pointless. You set yourself up to fail. I believe in goals though - and I don’t beat myself up if I don’t meet them all. It’s nice to have something to work towards, I think.
Have any special plans? Not us. We stay home with the kids and sometimes we don’t even make it till midnight! But I kinda want to eat yummy appetizers and pretend I’m partying. Hey I might even crack open the vanilla vodka (just for you Feist!) add a little cranberry and call it a cocktail. Yum…
Tags: Home Life, Random
December 29, 2008
6:00 am • Filed under: Sizzling Pens
To clean the house out and I’m talking about it over at The Sizzling Pens today.
I get this way every year without fail…
Tags: Sizzling Pens
December 28, 2008
1:06 pm • Filed under: Random
I haven’t blogged in days. I had a lovely Christmas - how ’bout you? We went up to the snow the next day - not too far from our house. We didn’t get snow but we did get lots of crazy hail.
I’ve also been reading - finished Victoria Dahl’s Talk Me Down. LOVED IT. Highly recommend it.
Then I took my oldest to one of those hospital clinics yesterday and waited FOUR HOURS to hear that yes he has an infection. Then they gave him two shots, freaked his skinny butt out. We went to pick up a prescription but of course, no pharmacies were open. It was a fun day (not).
So this is why I haven’t blogged. Or shared photos. And I have some good ones! But I will this week I promise. I’ll be blogging at Sizzling Pens tomorrow - eeek need to come up with a topic. My mind is a blank…
Tags: Random
December 24, 2008
1:00 am • Filed under: Home Life
I hope it’s merry and bright!
