It’s been a while since I posted a Bryce-ism, and this one was too funny to pass up.

As many of you know, DH and I are huge OSU Beaver fans, and the Beavs are still alive in the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. Last night they played Rice University in an elimination game (they won, by the way, and are now playing Rice again tonight in a live-or-die game for both teams. The winner goes on to the final series). So we’re in the car coming home from the club last night where I’d just taken the kids … Read more »

Yes, you know them: Military Intelligence, Government Organization, Working Vacation, Jumbo Shrimp, Peace Force, and my personal favorite…

Positive Rejection.

I’ve heard of this nebulous thing, but always thought, “Come on, a rejection is a rejection. You can spin it however you want, but it’s still a big fat R.”

And then I got one. Actually, I didn’t get one, I’ve received a couple off this last round of mail-outs. I’ve gotten used to the standard form R’s. I’ve even gotten used to the polite personalized R’s that gently say, “this isn’t right for … Read more »

A few of my favorite things.

I stayed up until 1 am last night rereading my most favorite book (yes, Piper, you know which one that is). What is it about those fav’s that just draw you back time and again? I can overlook all the “errors” because the characters and the story are so amazing. *sigh* That’s how I want to write.

I bought a new bra. Now, normally I don’t get excited about something like this, but this bra is AWESOME. It’s the new VS Secret Embrace strapless bra and it feels amazing. You don’t even know … Read more »

I’ve been doing a lot of thinking during this down-writing time while painting. About where I am and where I’m going. I recently hit my three-year writing anniversary – still without a sale. I think it’s safe to say any naive expectations I had about the publishing world being a piece of cake have all but flown out the window.

In a recent post at Romance Worth Killing For, Joan talked about writing being more than just writing. That it encompasses things like critting, research, study, classes, and a keen eye for the market. I agree. And I’ve been … Read more »

…I just feel like it.

Sick baby, the painting project from hell, and school winding down. Those are a few of the things occupying my time.

Writing? Shee-yeah, right. I wish. Plot is simmering. Characters are getting restless. The first scene is all but shooting out of my fingertips.

And yet I paint.

And chase kids.

And do laundry.

And plan.

Will get back to writing soon.

I must. Before I go insane.… Read more »

I told you I was in redecorating mode.

I was getting tired of the the gray, so I decided to revamp.

What do you think?… Read more »

My Gremlins have been on me the past few years to plant a garden. As my husband will attest though, I have a brown thumb. Every living plant I’ve come in contact with has died a terrible death. I killed two ficus trees this past winter, destroyed a Christmas cactus and recently let two big beautiful boxwood in planters on my deck turn a golden shade of brown. The plants that hang on are doomed a terrible fate. They get watered when they limp over like decrepid old men. I can admit I hate to weed. Deadheading is a chore … Read more »

I’m tired.

Maybe it’s because I went to the gym and pushed myself on the weights. Maybe it’s because I stayed up too late last night working out plot ideas for the WIP. Maybe it’s because DH is out of town, hence I’m “on” 24/7. Maybe it’s because Gremlin #2 was up crying several times last night. For whatever reason, I’m tired today and I have a bunch of stuff to do (which is why I’m blogging and avoiding it all).

So this is me. Standing in the kitchen, making lunch for Gremlin #2. And I need coffee. It’s only … Read more »

Sitting around the dinner table tonight, we tried to have a meaninful conversation with our kids. They wanted to eat and go play. DH and I were trying to foster family “together” time. So DH asked each of the kids what their favorite thing to do is. Here are the answers:

Gremlin #1 (she’s seven) – “Swimming.”

Gremlin #2 (he’s four and as we all know, four-year-olds take four times as long to answer any question) – “Writing on T-shirts (they just did this at school), no wait . . . swimming! (because his sister just said … Read more »

Yep, that’s me.

I’ve been taking a writing break, pondering my next WIP, and that invariably means a blogging break. Thanks to everyone who gave me feedback on which direction I should take with the new project. I think I’m leaning toward the darker of the two stories. The characters and plot have been percolating and calling to me more this past week as I’ve been painting. (Physical labor is good for the muse.) Hopefully I’ll be able to start the new WIP sometime this week.

Hope you’re all having a great Memorial Day weekend. Gotta get back to painting.… Read more »