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Okay, those who are writers already know that writing is challenging. And lately, the mere act of finding time to write since I work now has been a HUGE challenge. All the same, I’m working on a new story concept that I’m very impassioned about…and I sent the kernal of an idea to my agent. He said it was very strong, but at the same time, he encouraged me to not let the story come out of the first thing that comes to mind (which is typical, sage advice–we should always go deeper!!). To let it percolate. I’m so glad he challenged me with this story because I’ve tried this last week to write on the story, and of the …

Loud Asian Chick & friend extraodinaire, Camy Tang, tagged me with this award. “This award is for those bloggers who are nice people; good blog friends and those who inspire good feelings and inspiration. Also for those who are a positive influence on our blogging world. Once you’ve been awarded please pass it on to 7 others who you feel are deserving of this award.” Well, Camy, Dineen, and Robin are already tagged or I’d slap …er, tag them, too. 😀 Sara Mills – a French Canadian friend who has surrendered more times than she’ll admit, but who has also talked me off the ledge many times in recent months. Cindy Woodsmall – a beautiful woman and writer who has …

I’ve been tagged a few times with this meme, and I’m finally getting to do it. So, here’s the deal: What’s in a name? 1. You have to post these rules before you give the facts. 2. Players, you must list one fact that is somehow relevant to your life for each letter of your middle name. If you don’t have a middle name, use the one you would like to have had. 3. When you’re tagged you need to write your own blog-post containing your own middle name game facts. 4. At the end of your blog-post you need to choose one person for each letter of your middle name to tag. Don’t forget to send/leave them a comment …

I’ve been nominated by awesome friend and crit partner, Robin Miller, for the Rockin’ Girl Blogger Award. As a recipient, I get to award it to my favorite bloggers as well. Oh, man…this is tough. : -D Okay, I hereby nominate the following: SARA MILLSTRICIA GOYERLISA HARRISCINDY WOODSMALL (Enter her quilt contest, and tell her I sent you!)MARYLU TYNDALLSHANNON MCNEAR

First, a glimpse of what I have… I have a lot, don’t I? As Brian’s late Grandma Kendig would’ve said–we’re rich. I’d have to absolutely agree! God has far surpassed all I could’ve hoped for or dreamed of in my family–an amazing husband who really is as awesome and hunky as many fiction characters–but really, he’s better because he’s real. And mine. 😀 My kids…wow, how much time do you have? The girls are sweet as pie (really they are…most of the time), and the twins blow my mind with their personality and intellect. The picture of the office? Well, that’s been my dream to have an office. This house we’re renting from Brian’s parents has been a tremendous blessing. …

Seventeen years ago I married my best friend. And waddya know?? He hasn’t figured out I got the good end of the deal. LOL Just had to celebrate since the poor guy is having to work ALL DAY and I won’t see him until close to midnight. *sigh* Here’s a couple of photos of me and my hunk from Sunday night when we went out to a movie to celebrate.He’s my hero. My hunk. My prince. My strength (next to God of course). My lover. My best friend. My Brian. *sigh*

My fabo agent sent me these links. You’ve gotta take a break and check them out. I haven’t laugh/cried this hard in a very long time. 😀

Well, not literally, but the other day, I was chatting with a friend on IM. And I changed my avatar to a diver with a shark swimming by. I told her the scene reminded me of Dead Reckoning. And she said, “and Midnight Zone.” Immediately, I was like–Oh, remember when Declan was diving and he got nudged by the shark that sliced his rebreather, which is how Declan got that scar.” I was nearly giddy reliving that moment. How he fought for his life and ended up being saved when Joselyn had to crack his dive helmet off with an oxygen bottle… Sigh. That part isn’t in the book. It’s the backstory. And Declan isn’t real, although I retold the …

My awesome best friend, Dineen Miller, posted a link to this kewl science-fiction site to determine which SF writer you are. Take the survey adn let us know who you are! I am: E.E. “Doc” Smith The inventor of space opera. His purple space war tales remain well-read generations later. Which science fiction writer are you? WARNING: THE SITE HAS LANGUAGE IN IT, “POTTY” language as Neen called it. 😀I was tickled with my results since, when I write in sf/f genre, I pen space operas. How kewl!! 😀

“He smelled good–rebelliously good–like leather and a hint of soap.“ *sigh* How can you resist that?? Or that two-day stubble and dimple?? ———————————— Nick Noble hadn’t planned on being the prodigal son. But when his father dies and leaves half of Silver Buckle—the Noble family ranch—to Nick’s former best friend, he must return home to face those he left behind. And to make sure that the Silver Buckle stays in the Noble family.Award-winning journalist Piper Sullivan believes Nick framed her brother for murder, and she’s determined to find justice. But following Nick to the Silver Buckle and posing as a ranch cook proves more challenging than she first anticipated. So does resisting his charming smile. As Nick seeks to overturn …