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Writing...

When authors write it is to entertain or educate. Writing to entertain is a talent and a craft. Everyone can write but a truly talented writer can create an entire world in the reader's mind and make them apart of it. This is not something which can be taught.

The rules we learn in school to write are a base and generally geared for technical writing which does not engage the imagination. Those who do technical writing are sticklers for the rules because it is what they have to do to stay within the structure of technical writing. Technical writing can be taught, it is a process and processes can be taught.

However, storytelling is different than technical writing, it does still have basic rules, spelling, grammar, sentence structure and flow, but with storytelling, the goal is to engage the reader, make them feel, and see what you, as the author, want them to see and feel. An author always has to show, not tell when it comes right down to it.

In order for writing to be good, it has to have the passion behind it. The passion in what is being written. If the author does not feel anything about what they are writing, then the reader will not feel anything when they read it, hence leaving the writing as nothing more than words not a story.

Creativity and passion are the lifelines to storytelling, you have to have both when you are writing to engage readers.

Be passionate about your writing, feel what you are writing and the reader will too.
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Rocked it...

So excited to say I "Rocked" my presentation today! I was nervous since it was my very first time doing a presentation but I, not only survived it, I stayed focused and delivered as a professional. I did get critiqued since it was in front of my peers.
One was my delivery and enthusiasm changed from little enthusiasm at the beginning to energetic enthusiasm at the end. This one I realize had some to do with nerves at the beginning but the time was ticking down which caused my strength adaptability to kick in to make sure I finished the presentation in the time allowed. The nerves will get better the more I do it and the delivery will be smoother the next time around.
The second one, well this one will become smoother with the practice, I said "um" enough to be distracting to the listeners. Here I wasn't familiar enough with my script and wasn't reading from it so the word "um" flowed out while I was thinking of the next thing to say.
The third one, the closing, I didn't have one. Since this was a room of my classmates they and the instructor assisted me in creating my closing, so I now have one.
The last thing was a suggestion of adding my presentation in video form to my website. I will be taking this suggestion and doing it once I have refined the delivery and will be cutting it from fifteen minutes to seven minutes.
Be nervous but never doubt what you can accomplish.

Power...

I have decided it is a good thing to give my strengths the forefront. I have always looked at the bright side of things the silver lining even when I really did not want to. Even at my lowest, I have turned my perspective to see the good. Now, don't get me wrong I have my days where I just want to stay in bed with the covers pulled over my head. But the rest of the time, I find I am so much happier, no matter what is happening, if I just focus on the good and the positive.
Letting the negativity take hold won't change what is wrong it will only amplify it and bring you down. I say stop giving the negative so much power, take it back! You can't turn negativity around but you can choose to look for the positive side. It is all in the power of perspective, you have the choice which one you are going to hold onto.
So, I am going to use the power of positivity and amplify the good. Life is an adventure and mine is going to be a good one. I will meet every challenge presented and overcome. I am in control of my perspective and my perspective is all I can control.
This is my challenge to all those who read this...make the decision, see the positive, find the silver lining or make it, if you have too, but see the good, the hope, the possibilities, the best and go with those. Use your strengths and find the inner power you possess and with it anything is possible.

Short weekend trip...

We took a short trip to Columbia, SC. We had so much fun together. The food was awesome. The first night we ate at a Mexican restaurant and it was so good. Although I think my husband's plate looked prettier than mine but they were both tasted so good.



The second night we tried a really cool pizzeria. They use an actual wood fire oven to make the pizzas. I didn't take any pictures of the food its self but I took a picture of the cup. I wish I had thought about it and took a picture of the stove, it was a really pretty brick igloo-shaped oven which they covered with brick red colored glass tiles. So cool.

We stayed at the Marriott Hotel downtown. The room was really nice and the staff was so friendly. I didn't take a bathing suit so I didn't get to try out the pool but the food we had for breakfast was great. I loved the architecture of the buildings, the brick sidewalks, and we were down the street from the state building. I took pictures of the buildings...

 

The Ties That Bind...Book One

Lyric & Michael...

On the day she arrived to start, a man sat on the sofa in the waiting area. When she saw him, her breath caught, a warming sensation overwhelmed her as her muscles tighten and her thighs quivered. Her body’s reaction was nothing she ever experienced previously. Who was this man which made her body betray her?

Her mind wandered to the question, “if he tasted as good as he looked.” The growing urges made it hard to focus on the task at hand. Tearing her eyes away, she forced herself back on course to the receptionist’s desk. As she proceeded, she could feel the stranger’s eyes following her across the open space.

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Mother's Day...

It is Mother's Day, a day to celebrate your mother. I am fortunate to not only have my mother still here with me but I am blessed to have a second mother who has been there since I was twelve who has loved me just as much as my mom.
I have also been twice blessed with wonderful Mother-n-Laws. I have heard a lot of horror stories about Mother-n-Laws and I always felt sorry for those who weren't as blessed as I. My first Mother-n-Law was/is a kind woman and always made me feel as though I were her child, not just her daughter-n-law. My second/current mother-n-law has also always treated me as a daughter and not a daughter-n-law.
To all four of these fabulous women who are a part of my life, I say thank you for loving me despite my faults. I love you all dearly and can say I will always love you all!!!
To my grandmother's who have past, you are missed daily, always cherished, remembered, & loved!!!
Happy Mother's Day to all!!!

Mid-Week Goals...

Feeling accomplished! I have set several goals for myself this week. I have actually stuck to the plan and completed the goals set for the first part of this week. I have seen an increase in views of not only my blog but the numbers are growing for my website and twitter followers.
My goal of reaching further is picking up speed. I continue to network, but I am working from as many angles as I can. Being a one-woman brand is a lot of work but it is so worth it because I know what I have to offer is worth it. My determination is keeping me on track and won't allow me to give up.
My passion for what I do and what I can offer, fuels my determination to make something more of what I have already done. The feeling of accomplishment is so euphoric I want to feel it every day. However, I am not so displaced from reality to know there are going to be ups and downs, I just have to keep the downs from taking me below the surface and drown.
The high for now will carry me for the rest of the week. No negativity here today folks!!!
Happy Hump Day Y'all!!! 

Meet the Two Villains of book two in the series...

He shook his head as he disagreed, "No, we are going to go at this from a different angle. I have a different plan for the woman. I want you to focus on Daniel. Do you think you can do it without screwing it up again?"

She glared back at him as she informed, "I didn't screw up the first time. Thank you! So, what is it you have in mind for Daniel since I know you don't want me to kill him?"

He smiled eerily at her as he said, "You are going to get close to him. I want you to seduce him. Distract him. Manipulate his memory. I want you to erase the woman from his memory."

As a shiver ran up her spine she replied, "Just how close do you want me to get?"

He nodded at her as he boasted, "You know exactly what I expect. Do not fail!"

She got up to leave. She looked back over her shoulder. She inquired, "Have you completed my cover story? I will be going back to the hospital when the pregnant female delivers."

Without looking at her, he confirmed, "I know my job; you just do yours!"

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Weekend Bliss...

I know it is only Friday but my weekend has started out very blissfully. I was able to sleep in this morning after the busy week and long days. I am looking forward to this weekend and getting some things done for my books.
I finished one chapter redraft but have several more to do and this weekend will be my time to get this accomplished and I may actually get caught up with my editor again. I will also get things lined up for next week to make sure I accomplish my short-term goals for next week.
I will not post over the weekend and will try to stay offline so I can get some actual editing and redrafting done. I find I don't get as much done when I am checking email, facebook, twitter, website,  fiverr, and blog. I try to limit those checks to three times a day but we all get caught up when we check Facebook and before we know it 3 hours have blown past.
Hope everyone has a great weekend and I will catch up with you all on Monday!!!

Crazy Week...

Has anyone found the busier you are the faster the time goes and you forget what day it is? I like being busy and having things to do but when I am so busy I have to look at the calendar/my phone to know what day of the week it is, it is time to slow down just a bit.
Forward momentum is the goal but life passes by fast enough without making it disappear by being too busy.
I knew this week was going to be nuts but since I have been out of work and struggling to get my business off the ground {again}, I had become complacent because I work from home and only leave the house when I have to. This week I have places to be at by certain times and they aren't in my house on my computer.
Now don't get me wrong, I am a people person and I thrive being around others but I have also learned to enjoy being away from people working hard on my computer creating and writing. Since it is my passion, I can do it all day, every day as long as my eyes don't complain, of course.
It is only Wednesday and I am already looking forward to a nice quiet weekend of not having to be anywhere but where I want to be when I want to be there.
Happy Hump Day Everyone!!!