Julie & Julia

I recently had a friend suggest that I watch the movie "Julie & Julia". It is about a woman who starts a blog. Being that I don't know too much about blogging yet, I ordered it off of amazon.com. It should be here tomorrow. I am super excited about watching it. I will let you all know what I think!

Just got some great news...

from my publisher. The artist has started working on my cover and is  finalizing it!!! Pretty soon I will be able to see the two covers and will be choosing the final one. Can't wait!!!

What a beautiful day...

it is outside! I think I am going to take the kids to the park or maybe the beach. Get them out of the house so that they can run around.

   Nothing left to do for my book. We are just waiting on the artist. My publisher text me a couple of days ago to let me know that all the paperwork is ready to go. I can't wait to see the final product!

An Amazing Photographer!

I just had a friend show me some pictures taken by Clark Little. I love his photography so much I thought I would share it with everyone else. I hope you love his photos as much as I do!

Here is his web site. http://www.clarklittlephotography.com/

It was an early morning today.

  My daughter decided that it was time to wake up at 4am this morning! Way too early for me considering that she didn't go to bed until 10pm. Pretty sure she will be taking a nap sometime today. A perfect time for me to do some household chores. That is if I don't take a nap with her.

Girl Time

  I had a fantastic time hanging out with my best friend today. We didn't do much. Just chilled out at her house watching T.V. and chatting. It feels good to hang out and talk about nothing sometimes. I think it's sad that woman sometimes forget about their girlfriends when their lives get crazy. I know that I'm guilty of doing this from time to time. Fortunately, I have good friends that smack me out of my tunnel vision. Girl time is so important because they seem to be the only ones brave enough and smart enough to tell you the way life really is. I can't tell you how many times I have had a friend give me simple advice that has made a huge difference in the way I perceive something. They somehow have the ability to shine a little light on dark times. I always feel better after I have had a sit down with my girlfriends. Thank God for them!

I should be doing something productive but...

all I want to do is sit on my butt and watch T.V. I just got the kids in bed and now I am sitting down with my cup of tea and my laptop.

  It is time to relax a bit now that I have done all that I can for my book. I have done everything that my publisher has asked me to do. Now I get to sit back and wait for him and the artist to do their part in the publishing process.

  I have been sitting on pins and needles waiting for my publisher to tell me that my book is ready. I can't wait to see the demo of it. I'm ready to share it with everyone.

  

Getting closer to my goal.

  Had a great meeting with my publisher today. We are starting to put on the finishing touches to my book. We narrowed down the artwork for the cover, decided on a title and completed the layout of it. Everyday it feels like we are taking the appropriate steps to getting my book out there. I can't wait!!! Stay tuned...

Rain + Children = Craziness!!!

  What is it with the rain that brings out the craziness in my children? My kids are above average when it comes to being hyper but for some reason the rain makes them unbearable. Finally, around 7:30pm they start to calm down. I'm hoping they will be ready for bed soon.

  As for me, I am ready to start up the next chapter in my book.I am excited to see what the future holds for my main character. She is in a tight spot right now. What will her fate hold? I have no idea, yet. Only time will tell.





  

Working hard, hardly working.

 I have been hard at work on my second book. Tired but feeling very satisfied with myself. It has been a long time since I have pulled an all day writing session. It feels good to get back in the rhythm of writing. Where the words roll off my tongue and miraculously end up on the paper.  I am exhausted and my bed is calling.
Night!

Rain, rain...

go away. Took my son to a little league baseball camp only to be poured on. It was foggy and sprinkling when we arrived but as soon as the kids got on the field the rain came down. It rained so hard I was soaked instantly. The poor kids were hiding in the dugouts while us parents sat in the bleachers. After 10 minutes the coach came off the field to inform us that the camp will be postponed til next weekend. I can't tell you how happy I was. My son and I ran to the car in the pouring rain only to have the rain stop as soon as we were in it. It was a fun experience that neither him or I will ever forget.
 
  I am thankful for the little things in life that don't always go as planned. When I sit back in my rocking chair after years have gone by these are the days that will make me smile.

Not much to...

say about my writing so I think I will share a little about my family. I am married to a wonderful, understanding man, two handsome sons and four beautiful daughters. Our children range from fifteen all the way down to two years of age. Our house is full of crazy on most days with the occasional quiet times. Busy, busy, busy is how I would describe our schedule.

  You probably are wondering how I fit writing into my schedule. I love writing. I fit it in every chance I get. Sitting in the car waiting for a child to get out of school, during nap time or while relaxing in the bath. My favorite time to write is when everyone else in the house is asleep. I can get my laptop out and start typing away. My mind is free to drift in and out of reality while my fingers try hard to keep up with my imagination. It's a wonderful feeling that I will never get enough of. I guess you could say I'm hooked.

Proud of my dad.

  My dad has finished two more books that are in the editing process right now! Soon to be published within the next month. He has been writing non stop the last six months and it has definitely paid off. Guess it goes to show, hard work really does pay off. Proud of him and can't wait to celebrate another book being published. Congrats dad!

Just got a Text...

...from my publisher. Great news! Getting ready to work on the cover for my book! I have been looking on the internet for ideas. Found some great little gems that I hope will help the artist get an idea of what I would like the cover to look like. After seeing artwork that she has done in the past I am positive she will.

  I am getting super excited. I can't wait until my book is complete and I can see the finished product. Until then I will try to be patient and enjoy the ride. What a great ride it has been.

Another Crazy Day...

  Today like most days was a VERY full day. I have been working hard on finishing all of the small details that go into finishing up my book before it gets published. I am finally starting to get excited!!! It has all felt like a dream until today when I was reading through the pages trying to come up with the final title. Still up in the air with that whole thing. I came up with a few that I like but can't officially decide.

  Would love to write more but children are calling. All bathed and ready for bed needing to be tucked in with goodnight kisses. Night...

Starting up a blog with a two and three year old in my lap.

  Blogging is something totally new for me. I am learning as I go. I am about to get my first book published and was told that blogging is the way to go. Once my book is officially published I will be posting the title but until then I don't want to jinx it.

  I will probably be talking a lot about balancing motherhood and writing. I am the full time mother of 6 beautiful/crazy kids. It is a wonderful job but can make writing a little difficult.

  Today my writing has been broken up by breakfast, driving children to school, lunch and diapers. Background noise for my writing has been a little bit of Dora, Barney and Sesame Street. 

  Hopefully I can figure out how blogging works. Stay tuned...