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I had the greatest surprise tonight. I was surfing Amazon for a few books I wanted to read this month, and took a peek at Megan's Way reviews. I was shocked to see 28! The last one was from the Midwest Book Review, who gave Megan's Way 5 stars. Who could ask for more?
Needless to say, I was pleasantly surprised. Thank you, Midwest Book Review!
I just received the manuscript of The Knowing back from my editor, Dominique, who I just adore! Now the fun begins. Our first round of edits will begin Monday, trimming the fat, correcting my many editorial errors, and turning The Knowing into a novel. An interesting thing has happened along the way. Some of the characters were loosely based on people that I either know or have run into, and when I see them, I catch myself calling them by my character's names in my head. Thank goodness those names don't escape my lips!
I'm 95% sure we're going to name our baby girl Lyla. Lyla Clara Melanie (after 2 grandmas). Just thought I'd share. :)
So my dh, and I use that term loosely, and my son are in Florida visiting his parents. My sil, who you might know, reeked havoc in our lives, lives there too. My husband and her are now at the House of Blues seeing Gov't Mule, my fav band, together. Does anyone else get my pain? B/c my husband seems to thinks it's fine. Just another crappy scenario for me - oh, well!
As I await the completion of editing on my second novel, The Knowing, and move full speed ahead into chapter five of writing my third novel, I can't help but become excited about all of the characters an events as they are unveiled. But I also find myself remaining just as excited about the characters in Megan's Way. Somehow, those characters, or as I like to think of them, friendships with people from another realm (okay, I don't really think of them that way, but I had to put something in there!), just don't ever leave me.
We got a late start yesterday on school but when we got it it was worth the wait. Not only did we do our normal work we also studied Martin Luther King Jr. for a bit. We watched 2 movies about him including one with a lot of live footage and interviews.
I finally figured out how to get on this site. I am not only new to this site but new to using a computer and I have been so aggravated with much of this whole computer stuff.However as a wife of 15 years and a mother of 5. I am very happy to be on a all womens web site.
So umm, I can feel the baby kicking and I just looked down at my stomach and I saw my stomach move. Wow, just wow! Just needed to share this with everyone! She is really going at it down there!
I, like many others, are saddened by what has happened in Haiti. When you see the images, please remember that this IS REAL. People are suffering, they have lost all that they've made, bought, grown, prayed for, earned.
I am terming today Wishful Wednesday (for me). I am reminded of stories, recently, where people have knocked others for posting bra colors in hopes of raising Breast Cancer Awareness, where people are mocked for trying to reach out. I have a differing opinion.
It is really hard knowing my body works against me..
Now that the holidays are over, I have more time to focus on writing, and boy am I ever enjoying it! I decided to try my hand at a YA novel as well as another fiction novel. With The Knowing in the capable hands of my editor, Dominique, I am free to indulge my creativity!
Every day brings new excitement! Colorful characters are presenting themselves (I can't wait for you to meet Louie!) and interesting plots and subplots are emerging. Every day is like Christmas when I write. I never know what gift will be exposed.
After much pushing from my mother, we finally started registering for baby stuff for the shower she is throwing me. This task is as daunting as picking out one pair of shoes at DSW...
Why did they have to go and commercialize baby gear? Honestly there are so many things available right now for babies/moms that you know did not exist when we were kids. DOes my kid need a wipey warmer - how posh! Does my kid need an activity mat, a bouncer chair, a bouncer seat, a swing, a pack and play, a bassinet, etc, etc etc. It's out of hand!
1st Night on the Cpap was terrible. The headware gave me such a headache. I ended up taking it off during the night without knowing it. 1/4/10
2nd night: Used Glenn's extra mask. No headache. Did sleep some but kept having to fix the bottom of the mask the air was coming out of it. The pressure, which was the same as the first day, was better. It was a lot more even and could tolerate it better. Now to just figure out how to sleep through the night. You would think with all the meds and now the mask, I would be sleeping. I am so so exhausted. 1/5/10
I'm back! i have so many stories and tales for you all but don't have the time right now..
All I had to say is I'm SO excited. The best part of my Christmas break was finally getting some dill pickle chips! THey had them at the gas station store in Canada and I got 3 bags! I'm so easy to please!
Anyways I'll be posting stories/pics on my blog soon hopefully. Right now it's winding down, laundry, cleaning, and sleepy time! Happy New Year!
