Store Link

Hello all, I want to let everyone know no matter where you are I will ship to your location. Also, the site is secure for online purchases. Follow the link below and start shopping. The first two books are available and should you desire cover art design it is also an option for purchase.

https://www.simpsondm7071.com/shop

Website Shop Launch

I have launched my online store. Currently, there are two books and Cover Art Design products for sale. I will be adding books as they are released. I will autograph the books before they are mailed out to the purchaser. The books will only be autographed upon request.
I am excited and looking forward to the site to take off. I have always wanted to be my own boss and work from home. Unfortunately, I was not able to do this when my kids were home but everything happens in its own time.

Eye Update

Well, surgery has been scheduled. Had my consult with the surgeon yesterday. It is all still seeming surreal, but it is now on the calendar. I am anxious about it even though I know it will be being done by the most experienced surgeon with the medical clinic I am currently a patient of. I also know it will be done with the most advanced technology available.

My sons love to remind me of Final Destination 3. For those of you who have never seen this movie, there is a scene in the movie where a character went in for Lasik and the machine killed her. It seems a bit warped, but it is their way of teasing me to take away from the anxiety. It does make me laugh, because, of course, the movie is pretend and out of someone's imagination.

I know even if this surgery will not correct my vision issues, it will assist in the continued efforts to repair what is causing the vision impairment. If you have ever had a cataract or know anyone who has you know it blocks the vision seeing outward, however, it also prevents the doctor to see in. So hence the reason I need to have this surgery.

Please send positive thoughts my way if you have the chance. I can use all the positivity I can get. Thank you, everyone, for all your love and support during this unexpected adventure my life has granted me.

Website

So excited to announce I have created a page to help advertise for friends. I am creating links to each of their business pages to allow them more exposure. There will not be any items from their business' available on my site, just the link to access their pages.

I feel it is important to support friends in their adventures and show you believe in them. So take a look at the different shopping options on my website. You just might find some really great items and a great consultant.

http://simpsondm7071.wixsite.com/dmsimpson/advertisement

Down Day

Yesterday was fun, enjoyed spending time with my friend. Had Japanese food, which is my favorite. Then went shopping for a new suit for my friend. We then went to the grocery story to get some things she had forgotten when she placed her order the other day. I love helping her out.

However, today, my friends, is my down day. Although I had a few things I needed to complete before my hubby came home, I plan to relax as much as possible. Spirits are high and ambition is on the rise. I have many things I want to accomplish this week, so downtime is a must to get ready. Well, at least for me it is a must. :) Hubby wants to grill something for dinner tonight so I got chicken for BBQ Chicken, potato salad, and corn on the cob. I might make a quick run to the grocery store again and maybe grab a different veggie, but I haven't decided just yet.

Happy Father's day to all the fathers out there and I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Friend time...

I am off to spend some time with a friend whom I haven't seen in about a month. We have lots to catch up on and lots to discuss. She has been a friend for some time now and I really enjoy hanging out with her. I am excited and overjoyed when I get to see her. She always makes me laugh, but she will also listen and not judge me or make me feel like I always have to be strong.

If you have a friend like this, treasure them. They don't come along every day.

Update - eye condition

Had my follow up appointment after the last injection. On the upside, the swelling is down again. On the downside, the cataract is worse and actually causing color discoloration in my eye now. The plus to this downside is it can be corrected.

I will still have to continue the injections, but the silver lining to this is I will never have to worry about cataracts in my left eye once I have the surgery. I have my consultation set and should be having the surgery within the next five to six weeks.

The million dollar question is still why this has happened? Still, has no answer and I don't think it ever will. It just is what it is.

The goal of the surgery is to assist in allowing me to gain back as much vision in my left eye as possible. Due to the cataract, there is no way to know how much vision is possible when the swelling is down. However, there is now scaring from two laser procedures done, so unsure what will happen once the cataracts are removed, or I should say more accurately is once the lens is replaced.

Did any of you know there are different replacement lenses to choose from? I sure didn't, but I do now. I haven't looked at the information as of yet, but it should be interesting.

Website Reveal

Good evening all - For those of you who do not follow me on facebook or twitter, I have created a website for my books. The link below will take you to the site.

The site gives you an insight into me,  an opportunity to purchase my books, learn about my books, and know when new books are being released or any other kinds of events.

So come take a tour of the new website - http://simpsondm7071.wixsite.com/dmsimpson

Working the Market

Hello all, I have been working on creating a website for myself. I have not found this to be an easy task and am still learning. I have the beginning, now I just need to keep working on getting the finished product.

Click the link below and take a look at what I have started and feel free to email me your thoughts, suggestions or any questions you might have regarding my books. I will eventually create my own store on the site for purchasing my books. But for now, the links will take you directly to CreateSpace to purchase the books.

http://simpsondm7071.wixsite.com/thetiesthatbind

End of School Year

Every year I used to dread this time of year because it meant the question, "What to do now?" My kids would leave me for the summer to visit their dad and I would be left on my own. Now for the first couple weeks, it would be hard and I would become a workaholic. However, after those initial weeks, I would start going and hanging out with friends and finding things to keep myself busy.

Now my kids are grown and have left home so this time of year just simply means no work since I have become a substitute teacher as a job. The great part is I will have plenty of time to write, do corrections, and design my covers and get them ready. The bad part is I will still have to get over the whole not having anywhere to be since school will be out.

I don't know about you all, but for me staying in the house and not leaving is not healthy for me. I enjoy being around people and hanging out with friends. Durning the week hanging out with the friends won't be so easy because they all work. So I will just have to make myself follow a schedule, is anyone laughing at that statement. I know I am, I don't ever stick to a schedule, I don't know how, nor is it in my personality to do so. :)

Whatever you all have planned for your summer months I hope you have a lot of fun and spend it with the ones you love and cherish. Be sure to drop in on friends and family you haven't seen in a little while and let them know they matter.

Have a great summer everyone!!!