Editing's a Bitch...

So, my husband finally finished his read/edit on my book.  Some of his thoughts made me think, some made me cringe, & some made me laugh.  The whole editing process is so very frustrating and to be able to laugh through some of it has been incredibly beneficial.  Just when my eyes are ready to start crossing, I see a comment about chicken wings...LOL  I love my husband ;)  Still hoping to see this completed sooner rather than later.  I've got the opening done to my next venture, but I'm a little stalled on that as I try to finish BT.   So, not a lot exciting to report, but it's getting there... :)

Playlist for 3/21:

SFC-Silvertide
A Moment Changes Everything-David Gray
Givin Up On You-Lara Fabian
Fly From the Inside-Shinedown
Wild Hope-Mandy Moore
It Will Be Me-Faith Hill

Getting closer...

So, it's been a while, I know, I'm sorry!  Strep, sick kids, & work kind of slow down the creative process ;)  Well, the first edit is completed (YEA!!!).  All of the new parts I wanted to add in were added and overall, I am very happy with the story thus far.  Now I've got a couple of people going through & doing the nitty gritty editing/reviewing.  I've had a couple more people read it & told me they loved it (what better compliment is there, really?!).  So, I'm sort of idle at the moment waiting on the second stage of editing to begin.  But we all know idle hands are never good, so....

I'm starting on basic ideas for my next venture :)  Not really sure what it's going to be just yet, but I've got a great idea for a beginning.  No working title yet, but I figure that will come with time.  This is definitely gonna be a snarkier book than my current one (oh yes, I said snarky), but I think that's just me.  Thanks to all my supporters, you guys mean the world to me :) 

Play List:

Liquor Store Blues: Bruno Mars
Best I Ever Had: Drake
Marry You: Bruno Mars
Just the Way You Are: Bruno Mars
The Lazy Song: Bruno Mars
Talking to the Moon: Bruno Mars (I just got his CD & OMG, LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT)

Busy Busy Busy

It's been a while, but I haven't been sitting doing nothing--that's for sure!  I've got about 2-3 chapters left before I finish, YES FINISH the first edit of my book :)  I've had a couple people reading & giving me input--you know who you are & I appreciate it very much!!!!  So, what comes next?  Well, after this first major edit, I'm going to go back through & add in some ideas that some of my readers had & then go back through everything with a fine tooth comb.  I have some questions on POV that I might get a professional to take a look at.  But I am hoping (Fingers majorly crossed here) to have it done by the end of March--way earlier than my end of the year projection.  I'm very excited, but there is still work to be done :)  And I'm also very excited that I've got another idea in the works, so looks like I may be busy all year after all! 

Play List for 2/1:

Ladies Choice: Mandy Moore
DJ Got Us Fallin In Love: Usher
Strong Enough: Sheryl Crow
Blue Jeans: Silvertide
If I'd Never Loved You: Julie Reeves
Smoke & Mirrors: Lifehouse

Now that's Love...

So, not only did my wonderful husband read the 4 chapters I sent to him, but he offered some really insightful suggestions & let me bounce ideas off of him.  (And I am in no way saying this in a derogatory manner b/c my man is very intelligent, but he went above & beyond what I thought which was wonderful)  It's wonderful having someone so supportive in my corner.  Love my honey!! <3

Playlist for 1/22:

You're My Best Friend: Queen
I Lost It: Kenny Chesney
Stupify: Disturbed
Alright: Darius Rucker
What About Now: Daughtry
You're The Only One: Keith Urban

Evil Genius

So, I stayed up and edited for 2 hours last night.  By the time my eyes were starting to cross, my poor husband comes downstairs and asks when/if I'm coming to bed.  I told him as soon as I emailed him the first 4 edited chapters...but of course that put me back to finishing the 4th chapter before I could copy him with it.  So, another half hour later & I finally finish and hit send.  I shut everything down (after saving of course) and head upstairs.  I am lying there for maybe 5 minutes when a great idea pops into my head for one of my main characters.  It's so good and so funny, I had to get up and go back downstairs to write it down.  At this point, my sister is on the computer and looking at me like I'm crazy, so my explanation to her is that "I am an evil genius"  LOL  Mwah ha ha...

Playlist for 1/21:

Must Get Out: Maroon 5
Frequency: Tantric
Never Going Back Again: Fleetwood Mac
Slummin in Paradise: Mandy Moore
Wrong Again: Martina McBride
The More I See You: Michael Buble

18 months

I can't believe my little guy is 18 months old today!  I feel like I just brought him home :(  Love my little guy so much!! 

So I found a book to take some of the guesswork out of converting my book into the templates required for Amazon, B&N, etc.  Now I'm trying to think of some cover artwork....at this point, this is the least of my worries, but I want it to be a great cover as I think that is what will initially attract potential readers.  Getting lots of support from friends & family and just wanted to say thank you!  Now I am off to do something creative ;)

Play List 1/20:

Lookin for a Good Time: Lady Antebellum
It's Gonna be Love: Mandy Moore
It Will Be Me: Faith Hill
Never Say Never: The Fray
When You Kiss Me: Shania Twain    :)  <3  For those that don't know, this was my 1st dance w/ my hubby
Nightblindness: David Gray

When the Going Gets Tough...

I am finding it difficult to get things done this week.  No real clear cut reason, just lots of stuff going through my mind.  I think I need a vacation LOL  I just need a laptop, a warm tropical climate, and a stiff drink ;)  Is that asking too much??  No worries, I will get things done...I just need to get focused.  Hopefully this afternoon I will gain some creative perspective.  Still kicking the setting around.  I think maybe what I need is a beta...someone to bounce my ideas off of & to tell me when I'm being absolutely insane ;)  My poor husband just got volunteered for the job & he doesn't even know it yet ;) 

Playlist for 1/12:

Knock You Down: Keri Hilson
Mary Jane: Silvertide
Another One Bites the Dust: Queen
Goodbye Girl: Hootie & The Blowfish
Devil's Swing: Godsmack