I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas.
I got the Amazon Kindle for Christmas and I must say that I'm totally addicted and fear I may never put the darn thing done.
On an upside Second Chances has become my obsession and have found the big holes that were missing and will not have to after all my hair pulling, almost crying and over-smoking of cigarettes, destroy what I am calling from now on My Child....lol j/k. But I really do feel attached to it and would love to share it with the world once it is done. Although, I have heard that a writer never thinks their work is done....
The plot line to Rachel's story has been changed as well since it would technically be the sequel to Second Chances. (It is still titled Breaking the Rule but that will probably change)
I've also spent a lot of time over at Goodreads and you should swing by to check out what I'm reading at any given moment. I also have several books up for swap.
If I don't post again before January 1st, I wish you all a Happy, Prosperous & Love Filled New Year!!!!!!
Showing posts with label Second Chances. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Second Chances. Show all posts
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Monday, August 02, 2010
Finally connected again!
I know I haven't updated in a few weeks but it has been because I've been busy and not because I haven't wanted to. Boss was getting ready for a trip to the other side of the world and I was swamped with work. Then taking advantage that he was not in the office I took care of all the work that he left for his 17 day trip in a week. That was a blessing and a curse.
Now I have barely anything to do and he is not due back until next Monday but I was able to take a mini-vacation where I did not look at my phone or e-mail for three days. I took my laptop to try and do some writing but that didn't happen.
I arrived this morning with only 3 hours of sleep, no chance for coffee and to find a little "present" on my bedroom floor from my dog. Grrr!
On a positive note D (as she will be named) has finished chapters 1 through 7 of Second Chances and has kindly asked for the rest so she can find out what happens. Guess that is a good sign.
The outline for my shape shifter story is about half way done. I'm stuck on a few details but those can be worked on. I have to do some research about the location where my story is taking place and also about the profession of our Hero, Xavier. (I'm actually considering renaming him now. It does not seem to fit him anymore.) I'll keep you posted on how it goes.
Lounging poolside on Saturday the idea for a new story came to me. I have to put those down today so I can developed it further at another time.
Going to try for a power nap then some writing. After today I must rejoin the rest of the world.
Until then I wish you all a great week!
Now I have barely anything to do and he is not due back until next Monday but I was able to take a mini-vacation where I did not look at my phone or e-mail for three days. I took my laptop to try and do some writing but that didn't happen.
I arrived this morning with only 3 hours of sleep, no chance for coffee and to find a little "present" on my bedroom floor from my dog. Grrr!
On a positive note D (as she will be named) has finished chapters 1 through 7 of Second Chances and has kindly asked for the rest so she can find out what happens. Guess that is a good sign.
The outline for my shape shifter story is about half way done. I'm stuck on a few details but those can be worked on. I have to do some research about the location where my story is taking place and also about the profession of our Hero, Xavier. (I'm actually considering renaming him now. It does not seem to fit him anymore.) I'll keep you posted on how it goes.
Lounging poolside on Saturday the idea for a new story came to me. I have to put those down today so I can developed it further at another time.
Going to try for a power nap then some writing. After today I must rejoin the rest of the world.
Until then I wish you all a great week!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Writing
Working on chapter 3. Done with the editing of the first sex scene and sent it to my friend in New York. She's already told me she enjoyed it and that's it's pretty hot. It still needs a little more editing but already feeling encouraged to continue writing in the erotic romance category.
Here's a tiny unedited excerpt of what I wrote:
...Alex knew he wouldn't last much longer if she continued like this but there was no way in hell he was going to make her stop. Instead Alex grabbed a fistful of her hair and slowly guided her to a less torturing pace. She moaned around him in response. He knew he hadn't hurt her. It was only a sign of her own arousal building. Vanessa confirmed this when she looked up at him...
Next up is the rewrite of the confession scene. I want it to be dramatic and heart breaking to hear the reason why Vanessa left Alex and what his reaction is.
Friday, June 04, 2010
Updates....
June is finally here! I love June and not only because my birthday is days away but for everything the summer has to offer. Not that I have much to complain about living in Miami but this last winter was pretty darn cold for us.
Summer means getting out of the office and still having a few more hours of daylight. We can turn on the barbeque grill any day of the week, unless it's raining of course. And although we just started our "Storm Season" we don't mind a few light showers here and there.
Back to my updates, my short Runner's High is featured in erotica author G.G. Royale's June Newsletter. Sign up for it on her website www.ggroyale.com
I have revised Second Chances up to chapter 16 which means I only have 6 more to be complete. It has taken me longer then I had expected due to conflicts with my full time job and a bout of writer's block a few weeks ago but everything seems to be moving on track now.
Breaking the Rules my other full length is going to be the next project I have to complete. It's a little over half way done at approximately 22,000 words.
This will be week three of my eleven week creative writing class and so far I've received positive feedback on the two assignments I've turned in. I've had to really think outside of the box and look for things that otherwise would be overlooked. I should have a new assignment today which means I will have to make time over the weekend to get that done.
Hope it works out for me, family is having their annual reunion this weekend.
Summer means getting out of the office and still having a few more hours of daylight. We can turn on the barbeque grill any day of the week, unless it's raining of course. And although we just started our "Storm Season" we don't mind a few light showers here and there.
Back to my updates, my short Runner's High is featured in erotica author G.G. Royale's June Newsletter. Sign up for it on her website www.ggroyale.com
I have revised Second Chances up to chapter 16 which means I only have 6 more to be complete. It has taken me longer then I had expected due to conflicts with my full time job and a bout of writer's block a few weeks ago but everything seems to be moving on track now.
Breaking the Rules my other full length is going to be the next project I have to complete. It's a little over half way done at approximately 22,000 words.
This will be week three of my eleven week creative writing class and so far I've received positive feedback on the two assignments I've turned in. I've had to really think outside of the box and look for things that otherwise would be overlooked. I should have a new assignment today which means I will have to make time over the weekend to get that done.
Hope it works out for me, family is having their annual reunion this weekend.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Second Chances and Updates
If you've been keeping track of my blog you know that I have been revising Second Chances since mid-March. It's been a bittersweet project because it has gone from 30 short chapters to 22 longer chapters. I am also happy to have taken my time with it because I found a few gaps in the story compared to the outline I created.
Last night I tried putting some things together but I felt like I was just writing nonsense so I'm going to let it sit and hopefully I can get inspired.
On a positive note, Runner's High has been chosen for the June edition of G.G. Royale's Newsletter and Blog. I was told it should be up as of June 1st so sign up on her blog to receive it.
G.G. is an erotica author and an editor from New Orleans. Her book The Lovely Kittengirls of Mew Orleans is an erotic, BDSM themed (D/s) with a unique concept (at least I had never heard of kitten play before), captivating characters and wickedly hot sex scenes. Margot is a sub in need of a master and Max seems to fit the part but he has to conquer his own fears in order to be what they both want.
I truly enjoyed this page turner (or mouse clicker since I read it as an e-book) and I am sure fans of this genre will enjoy it as well. Ms. Royale has two new books coming out soon so I recommend that you check out her website.
Last night I tried putting some things together but I felt like I was just writing nonsense so I'm going to let it sit and hopefully I can get inspired.
On a positive note, Runner's High has been chosen for the June edition of G.G. Royale's Newsletter and Blog. I was told it should be up as of June 1st so sign up on her blog to receive it.
G.G. is an erotica author and an editor from New Orleans. Her book The Lovely Kittengirls of Mew Orleans is an erotic, BDSM themed (D/s) with a unique concept (at least I had never heard of kitten play before), captivating characters and wickedly hot sex scenes. Margot is a sub in need of a master and Max seems to fit the part but he has to conquer his own fears in order to be what they both want.
I truly enjoyed this page turner (or mouse clicker since I read it as an e-book) and I am sure fans of this genre will enjoy it as well. Ms. Royale has two new books coming out soon so I recommend that you check out her website.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Research and Writing
I've been trying to write as much as I can lately on everything from scrap paper to napkins. It seems to be an obsession that will not shake so I just go with the flow. If there is something that comes to me and I can not write down at the moment I will usually just pull out my Sidekick and jot down a few lines so I have some sort of recollection of what it was that I needed to put down.
On another note, I'm almost done with my own self editing of Second Chances, my first story, current word length 43,485. I keep getting side tracked with everything else going on in my life. Work, friends and family keep me otherwise tied up. I'm hoping before the end of the summer I can send it out to an editor.
When I'm not writing you can usually find me doing research for a character, location or job descriptions. One of my latest characters is a CEO for a company that specializes in biometrics research, manufacturing and development, i.e. fingerprint and iris scans. The research is fun but very exhausting.I have to practically learn the basic insides and outs of what is involved in the process so I can write a credible story. Wish me luck!
Other than that, I'm just trying to keep my hopes up that once I am done writing someone will be interested in what I have put together. I know that there is a reader out there for just about every genre of books I just hope that a publisher will agree with me.
Here is a small excerpt from the unedited: Second Chances
Placing the pan on the back burner Vanessa stepped back from the stove and gripped the edge of the counter. Forcing her eyes shut, she tried to regain her composure. She might be awake at the moment but even asleep her body responded to him. Unfortunately for her every night she had the same dream and every night she woke up panting for him, her body aching for his touch. Damn, it’s been too long.
It had been a warm, humid, late-August night and the thermostat had not been below 95 in over a week. With the constant black outs the central air conditioning unit that had yet to be replaced finally went on the fritz. Vanessa had spent her days in a bikini and a lightweight cover up but even that became too much in the sweltering heat. Thankfully the pool cooled them off, for a while.
Exhaustion from the heat finally caught up with her, Vanessa went to one of the over sized lounge chairs and laid face down, trying to stay as still as possible to avoid creating body heat. Alex on the other hand, opted for skinning dipping, taking advantage of the privacy provided by the tall trees surrounding the large pool
Climbing out of the water he looked like a nude Adonis. She remained still as he sauntered over towards her, water rolling off his tattooed chest and down his rippled stomach...
On another note, I'm almost done with my own self editing of Second Chances, my first story, current word length 43,485. I keep getting side tracked with everything else going on in my life. Work, friends and family keep me otherwise tied up. I'm hoping before the end of the summer I can send it out to an editor.
When I'm not writing you can usually find me doing research for a character, location or job descriptions. One of my latest characters is a CEO for a company that specializes in biometrics research, manufacturing and development, i.e. fingerprint and iris scans. The research is fun but very exhausting.I have to practically learn the basic insides and outs of what is involved in the process so I can write a credible story. Wish me luck!
Other than that, I'm just trying to keep my hopes up that once I am done writing someone will be interested in what I have put together. I know that there is a reader out there for just about every genre of books I just hope that a publisher will agree with me.
Here is a small excerpt from the unedited: Second Chances
Placing the pan on the back burner Vanessa stepped back from the stove and gripped the edge of the counter. Forcing her eyes shut, she tried to regain her composure. She might be awake at the moment but even asleep her body responded to him. Unfortunately for her every night she had the same dream and every night she woke up panting for him, her body aching for his touch. Damn, it’s been too long.
It had been a warm, humid, late-August night and the thermostat had not been below 95 in over a week. With the constant black outs the central air conditioning unit that had yet to be replaced finally went on the fritz. Vanessa had spent her days in a bikini and a lightweight cover up but even that became too much in the sweltering heat. Thankfully the pool cooled them off, for a while.
Exhaustion from the heat finally caught up with her, Vanessa went to one of the over sized lounge chairs and laid face down, trying to stay as still as possible to avoid creating body heat. Alex on the other hand, opted for skinning dipping, taking advantage of the privacy provided by the tall trees surrounding the large pool
Climbing out of the water he looked like a nude Adonis. She remained still as he sauntered over towards her, water rolling off his tattooed chest and down his rippled stomach...
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