Monday, December 31, 2007

Moments of Inspiration

He came to her in a dream as vividly as if he stood before her. Even though his face was the only familiar sight, she knew deep in her heart what the rest of him could bring. The sound of his voice as he whispered in her ear, the touch of his lips as they grazed her skin, the feel of his warmth as he held her close would ignite the small flame that burned deep within her. And when that moment came whether in this life or the next she knew it would be magical.


This moment came to me one morning as I woke up to a new day. Is it wrong to feel things so strong about a mysterious stranger? Who is he and what will she do when the day comes that they actually meet? I cherish these moments that come to me. I grab hold of them and relive them in my mind and heart until the characters come to life and tell me about their lives, their loves and what has connected them. Sometimes the obstacles that keep them apart are simple or just a matter of miles. But the ones who are separated by time and space have the deepest connections and the most passionate stories to tell. They are kindred souls searching for each other and when they come together, it truly is magical.

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Monday, December 17, 2007

Merry Christmas

The holidays are almost upon us and as usual I am not ready. But no stresses here. The shopping is done, the baking is started and the tree and decorations are out of the attic, but still in the boxes. With all of the activity I have had to put writing on the back burner. I've had a pretty big set back with my current never-ending novel project, but I do have some other ideas moving toward the top of the list and look forward to digging in after the first of the year.

I have lots to celebrate this holiday season. With the husband back to work and doing well, life has improved drastically from last Christmas. We survived so much in these last twenty months, but we did it together with the love and support of family and friends.

We are both looking forward to what 2008 will bring for us and plan to enjoy every moment to the fullest.

So Merry Christmas to all our family and friends!! Enjoy the season and don't stress over the details.

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Thursday, December 06, 2007

Family Poet

I want to share with you a poem written for my niece's birthday party invitation by her mother.


She was a performer from the start,
From the very beginning she melted our hearts.
She loves to sing and dance,
She'll preform any time she gets the chance.
She loves her kitties, her blankie and lollipops too,
She loves to go shopping, especially for shoes.
She loves fairy tales, the stars and finding the moon,
She's getting bigger everyday and growing up too soon.
She loves putting on a show in a fancy dress,
She's our very own little princess.
Let's celebrate together, You're invited to be
A part of this special day as
Grace Catherine turns 3 !!
For those who know Gracie, this captures her perfectly. Reading the invitation brought a smile to my face. My sister-in-law's poetry was a pleasant surprise. I had no idea she had it in her. Way to go Nikki!!

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NaNo NoNo

Well my attempt at NaNo was a bust. I lasted barely a week before real life pushed its way in and took over. I did learn a few things about myself and my writing in that short time though, so I walk away with almost 10,000 words and some lessons learned.

Now that the other half is back at work (Woo Hoo), my life is slowly adapting to the schedule. In as much as you can adapt to swing shift. I am working through a productive stage right now and will take all I can get with the holidays looming. I never expect much from my writing self from Thanksgiving to Christmas, so I am never disappointed.

This holiday season my goal is calm, quiet celebrations. Alan is working over Christmas and is still adjusting to increase in physical activity, so getting him plenty of rest is my main focus. So far that is working out fine. (Knock on wood)

I spend most of my writing time working on the writing group I am a part of. The end of the year brings about surveys and ideas to help us improve in the coming year. The ladies of this group have been a big part of why I managed to keep my head above water during our medical drama. They are a very special part of my life, not just the writing one.

I am not let down by my lack of words during NaNo. I am instead inspired to try a personal NaNo one of these months before spring arrives to fill my days with outside work that was neglected this fall.

I am determined as ever to keep chugging along toward my goal of seeing my words in print.

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