I hope you are having a better day than I am. Mine has started rather rough, first thing this morning my laptop has a not so pleasant surprise awaiting me...a virus! Apparently one of my kids decided to play on my computer, which by the way is totally off limits to them. Anyway, it took me about 6 hours to finally get rid of the nasty little bugger. Thank goodness I'm computer savvy!!
In the meantime, I was totally freaking out because I had a year and a half worth of writing that would have been lost. I hadn't saved anything to my flash drive in a few weeks. Needless to say I will NEVER make that mistake again.
Once I was able to get back on-line I found that my favorite site, AbsoluteWrite.com was down. It seems their hamsters were having an off day as well. Now I am going through AW withdrawal....keeping my fingers crossed that it will be back up and running soon. I know they are working on it so I am trying to be patient.
Well off to eat dinner...homemade chili, Yum!
Until next time,
Write on Wayward authors,
Jane
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
I've Dropped the Ball Again!
Hey everyone! It seems I have gotten lost in my work, life, and dreams. I have failed to supply you with humor, wit, or anything for that matter. I do apologize for being absent for such a long time, but from this point on I promise to blog at least once a week. Writing my book has become a full time job, consuming any and all of my free time as of late. Currently I am in the middle of editing and rewriting the entire story.
Writing has been a learning experience for me, finding out what I had done wrong, what was expected of any story, and so forth. I've "met" some really great people on the net who share my passion for the pen. Some share tips, and knowledge, while others have given me the chance to share with them.
Feedback is another very important part of the process, some many be bad and some very good. Either way you must learn to not take any of it personally, learn from it, take from it what you can and move on.
Research is extremely important, no matter what genre or subject you write about, it is a key ingredient to a great book. Not only should you research the subject matter, but prospective titles as well. For me this means writing out a list of titles that I like, then narrowing it down to the 3 to 5 best fitting. Once I have done that I research each title, I try to choose the one to which no other book has been titled.
I hope you have found something useful in this rambling, it is now time for me to take a break. Family and food awaits me.
Until next time,
Write in Wayward Authors!
Jane
Writing has been a learning experience for me, finding out what I had done wrong, what was expected of any story, and so forth. I've "met" some really great people on the net who share my passion for the pen. Some share tips, and knowledge, while others have given me the chance to share with them.
Feedback is another very important part of the process, some many be bad and some very good. Either way you must learn to not take any of it personally, learn from it, take from it what you can and move on.
Research is extremely important, no matter what genre or subject you write about, it is a key ingredient to a great book. Not only should you research the subject matter, but prospective titles as well. For me this means writing out a list of titles that I like, then narrowing it down to the 3 to 5 best fitting. Once I have done that I research each title, I try to choose the one to which no other book has been titled.
I hope you have found something useful in this rambling, it is now time for me to take a break. Family and food awaits me.
Until next time,
Write in Wayward Authors!
Jane
Friday, May 7, 2010
Giving Them Wings
Any parent knows that you have to give your child some freedom to make their own mistakes, or as the old saying goes enough rope to hang themselves. I have found that giving that freedom gets harder the older your child becomes. My daughter became a licensed driver today and although I am very proud of her in some ways I wasn't ready for this. Soon it will be time to allow her to be the adult she is becoming, it's so hard to give them wings and then stand by and watch as they spread them and sore.
Today was very trying for me, I wanted to clip her wings and keep her my little girl, but instead I did what any good mom would do...I allowed her to fly. Leaving my fears simmer on the back burner I put a smile on my face, handed her the keys to her car and waved as she drove past me. My heart broke at the realization that she is no longer a little girl, she is now a young woman whom I have groomed and molded over the last 17 years. I am confident that I have done the best job I could, and though my job as a mom will never be done, I take pride in knowing that one day she will be a mom herself passing on the same knowledge I gave her.
To all the moms whom have been where I am now I say give your self a pat on the back, you have made it through the first of all the hardest moments as a mom. To those who have yet to experience this, when it's your turn take a deep breath and then loosen your grip..just a little. You never have to truly let go of your child, they will always come back to you, after all you are MOM!
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. Relax, enjoy, and know that you are more important than you might know.
Jane
Today was very trying for me, I wanted to clip her wings and keep her my little girl, but instead I did what any good mom would do...I allowed her to fly. Leaving my fears simmer on the back burner I put a smile on my face, handed her the keys to her car and waved as she drove past me. My heart broke at the realization that she is no longer a little girl, she is now a young woman whom I have groomed and molded over the last 17 years. I am confident that I have done the best job I could, and though my job as a mom will never be done, I take pride in knowing that one day she will be a mom herself passing on the same knowledge I gave her.
To all the moms whom have been where I am now I say give your self a pat on the back, you have made it through the first of all the hardest moments as a mom. To those who have yet to experience this, when it's your turn take a deep breath and then loosen your grip..just a little. You never have to truly let go of your child, they will always come back to you, after all you are MOM!
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there. Relax, enjoy, and know that you are more important than you might know.
Jane
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Just another day.
Hello there! I hope you are all doing well. I'm finally feeling better and back to writing. My newest novel is coming along better than I had thought. It's my second YA, the first I sat on a back burner for the time being, something just isn't right and I have yet to figure out where the problem is. Walking away from a project instead of driving myself nuts over it was the wiser choice.
The weather in Ohio is nasty, rain, and more rain on top of a seriously gloomy day. Makes for good writing as it sent the mood for a darker scene I needed to get finished. I'm really looking forward to allowing my MC to escape into her new found reality, my teenage daughter tells me this would be a book she and her friends would definitely read so that's a great boost for me.
This coming week is going to be extremely busy, not only do I plan to finish my current story, I also have an entire adult novel to revamp. I knew there were a few things that just didn't click and now with the help of a trusted friend I realize the beginning lacks the wow factor. Rewriting it couldn't be as hard as starting from scratch....can it??
My favorite saying this week: If stupidity was urine you'd be a urinal.
Favorite song this week: Break Even
That's about it for now my loves, have a great week!
Until next time, Write on Wayward Authors!
Jane
The weather in Ohio is nasty, rain, and more rain on top of a seriously gloomy day. Makes for good writing as it sent the mood for a darker scene I needed to get finished. I'm really looking forward to allowing my MC to escape into her new found reality, my teenage daughter tells me this would be a book she and her friends would definitely read so that's a great boost for me.
This coming week is going to be extremely busy, not only do I plan to finish my current story, I also have an entire adult novel to revamp. I knew there were a few things that just didn't click and now with the help of a trusted friend I realize the beginning lacks the wow factor. Rewriting it couldn't be as hard as starting from scratch....can it??
My favorite saying this week: If stupidity was urine you'd be a urinal.
Favorite song this week: Break Even
That's about it for now my loves, have a great week!
Until next time, Write on Wayward Authors!
Jane
Friday, April 16, 2010
Ever Wonder Why Me?
Is it just me or does it seem like someone keeps throwing high speed curve balls at us? Lately it feels like every time I get one thing figured out I am pelted by a handful of additional issues and problems. Each hitting me with the strength of bricks, now wouldn't it be nice if just once they hit like tiny beads of water. Nothing hard or over whelming just easy and carefree. Yeah that would be sweet, but I so don't see that happening...at least not anytime soon.
The only good thing I can say about this is I know I'm not traveling down this bumpy ass road alone, many are facing the scariness of life's unknowns. Having company on this trip is a major plus, it would get seriously lonely if I were the only one walking here.
While on the subject of life's great abyss, my jaw is still killing me! I went back to the doctor and they have confirmed it's a nasty bone infection in my jaw, which wasn't bad enough so it decided to have a party using the left side of my face as the host. Nasty little germs spread to my ear and lymph node, yep having one hell of a shindig in there. Hopefully the antibiotics will soon be doing the job it's suppose to and stop all this craziness very quickly. Of course then I will need to celebrate too...drinks anyone??
This weekend should prove to be interesting, I have several pages I still need to write, a garden to get started, and on Sunday we are off to the circus, my son is SO excited. I'm sure it wont hold a candle to the circus' that I went to as a kid, but hey as long as it makes my son happy I am all for it!
Have a Great day!!
Write on wayward authors,
Jane
The only good thing I can say about this is I know I'm not traveling down this bumpy ass road alone, many are facing the scariness of life's unknowns. Having company on this trip is a major plus, it would get seriously lonely if I were the only one walking here.
While on the subject of life's great abyss, my jaw is still killing me! I went back to the doctor and they have confirmed it's a nasty bone infection in my jaw, which wasn't bad enough so it decided to have a party using the left side of my face as the host. Nasty little germs spread to my ear and lymph node, yep having one hell of a shindig in there. Hopefully the antibiotics will soon be doing the job it's suppose to and stop all this craziness very quickly. Of course then I will need to celebrate too...drinks anyone??
This weekend should prove to be interesting, I have several pages I still need to write, a garden to get started, and on Sunday we are off to the circus, my son is SO excited. I'm sure it wont hold a candle to the circus' that I went to as a kid, but hey as long as it makes my son happy I am all for it!
Have a Great day!!
Write on wayward authors,
Jane
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
It's Been A While...
So my faithful followers it has been a very long time since I had something to say. Life it's self has decided to take over and keep me totally busy. Everyone says that you never get more on your plate than you can handle, well they obviously have never lived a day in my shoes. It seems to me that as "normal" people many of us have more to deal with in our daily lives than those who have anything and everything they ever wanted.
I love my family and I have learned to like my life, but still I always wonder what the grass is like on the other side, but as we know that too can lead to problems so I pull myself back and look at where I am instead. Maybe my grass isn't as green as their grass and maybe the colors in my rainbow are a little faded, that's okay as I like not wearing rose tinted glasses to see things as someone wants me to.
I have realized that no one is perfect and there is no such thing as a perfect life so why should we continue you reach for something that doesn't exist?? I prefer to tidy up my own house and live within the means to which I have become accustom, it is fair less straining that way.
Ah yes and for those of you who don't know, I am in serious pain...my jaw has decided to go and pop out of place and now my heating pad and percocet are my best friends. Alas I have no love for the pills, no matter how much I like their effect I find that swallowing them is something I would choose not to do unless it is very necessary. I am not crying though as I have also learned that sometime you must buck up, reach down and pull up your big girl panties, and move on. Although these panties may fit a little tight and ride up from time to time, you smile at the feeling and push on.
Writing has been slow the past month, but I shall once again get back on that horse and make these stories in my head available to others.
Have a great day, and remember if your life colors seems to fade and you start looking over that fence you may not like what you begin to see.
Until next time,
Write on Wayward Authors!
Jane
I love my family and I have learned to like my life, but still I always wonder what the grass is like on the other side, but as we know that too can lead to problems so I pull myself back and look at where I am instead. Maybe my grass isn't as green as their grass and maybe the colors in my rainbow are a little faded, that's okay as I like not wearing rose tinted glasses to see things as someone wants me to.
I have realized that no one is perfect and there is no such thing as a perfect life so why should we continue you reach for something that doesn't exist?? I prefer to tidy up my own house and live within the means to which I have become accustom, it is fair less straining that way.
Ah yes and for those of you who don't know, I am in serious pain...my jaw has decided to go and pop out of place and now my heating pad and percocet are my best friends. Alas I have no love for the pills, no matter how much I like their effect I find that swallowing them is something I would choose not to do unless it is very necessary. I am not crying though as I have also learned that sometime you must buck up, reach down and pull up your big girl panties, and move on. Although these panties may fit a little tight and ride up from time to time, you smile at the feeling and push on.
Writing has been slow the past month, but I shall once again get back on that horse and make these stories in my head available to others.
Have a great day, and remember if your life colors seems to fade and you start looking over that fence you may not like what you begin to see.
Until next time,
Write on Wayward Authors!
Jane
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Just My Opinion
Today I am going to go way out in left field on my post, but as the title states this is just my opinion.
I was asked to try a hair removal product out and give my thoughts on how the item preformed and whether I thought it could be improved upon. I accepted and after trying the item. I just had to tell everyone about my experience...not that it was a great one.
Product I tried: The Hair Off Mitt.
I am sure you have seen the commercials on t.v. for this item and most likely have even seen it at your local Wal-mart or other favorite store. I know I had so, when I was approached about trying it I thought what the heck. I locked myself in the bathroom, open the package and pull out the tiny pink mitts. I sat there on the toilet thinking "Okay this feels like sand paper". Guess what? It IS exactly that, sand paper. Looking at my legs with only a days worth of stubble I figured it wouldn't be too bad...Yeah right!
Reading the instructions first I find that you are to use light pressure rotating the mitt in a small circular motion clockwise and then counter clock wise in the same spot without lifting it away from your skin. So I begin...my leg starts turning white from the skin being "gently exfoliated". I realize the hair is gone in the tiny spot where I had started, I thought "Cool!" Moving on I noticed my skin was slightly burning...well hello genius you are applying sand paper to your normally soft skin and it's scraping the top layer right off your leg..OUCH!
If you have ever refinished an old piece of furniture, then you know that using a very fine grain sand paper with very light pressure is the way to go. Now imagine your legs being said furniture...yep that's right it felt as if I were working on wood not my legs. Needless to say I did about half of my right leg before throwing the dang mitt in the trash and jumping in the shower to finish the old fashion way..with a lady Bic in hand! Nothing about this product left me feeling good about the effects, would I recommend this product, Yes to anyone needing a very fine sand paper for wood working projects, but for a woman to remove hair...Not a chance!
I am sure this post is so not what you were expecting, but hey I just had to share it! If you have tried this torture device made by a scorned man please feel free to share your experience with me. Have a great weekend, but stay away from the mitt from hell.
Write on wayward authors,
Jane
I was asked to try a hair removal product out and give my thoughts on how the item preformed and whether I thought it could be improved upon. I accepted and after trying the item. I just had to tell everyone about my experience...not that it was a great one.
Product I tried: The Hair Off Mitt.
I am sure you have seen the commercials on t.v. for this item and most likely have even seen it at your local Wal-mart or other favorite store. I know I had so, when I was approached about trying it I thought what the heck. I locked myself in the bathroom, open the package and pull out the tiny pink mitts. I sat there on the toilet thinking "Okay this feels like sand paper". Guess what? It IS exactly that, sand paper. Looking at my legs with only a days worth of stubble I figured it wouldn't be too bad...Yeah right!
Reading the instructions first I find that you are to use light pressure rotating the mitt in a small circular motion clockwise and then counter clock wise in the same spot without lifting it away from your skin. So I begin...my leg starts turning white from the skin being "gently exfoliated". I realize the hair is gone in the tiny spot where I had started, I thought "Cool!" Moving on I noticed my skin was slightly burning...well hello genius you are applying sand paper to your normally soft skin and it's scraping the top layer right off your leg..OUCH!
If you have ever refinished an old piece of furniture, then you know that using a very fine grain sand paper with very light pressure is the way to go. Now imagine your legs being said furniture...yep that's right it felt as if I were working on wood not my legs. Needless to say I did about half of my right leg before throwing the dang mitt in the trash and jumping in the shower to finish the old fashion way..with a lady Bic in hand! Nothing about this product left me feeling good about the effects, would I recommend this product, Yes to anyone needing a very fine sand paper for wood working projects, but for a woman to remove hair...Not a chance!
I am sure this post is so not what you were expecting, but hey I just had to share it! If you have tried this torture device made by a scorned man please feel free to share your experience with me. Have a great weekend, but stay away from the mitt from hell.
Write on wayward authors,
Jane
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