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I am Guest Blogging

2012-01-30T14:55:00.001-07:00

Hi my friends. I am guest blogging today at ever after PR http://www.everafterpr.com/2012/01/guest-post-trotting-internet.html#more Wonder how to network on the internet? Take a look at my 2 day journal. LHR and PAWS for Success

Book Review Josephine Red Dirt and Whiskey

2012-01-28T12:23:00.001-07:00

Before I start this review I want to announce a change. I have joined up with EverAfter PR Book Tours. When it is an EverAfter Book Review, you'll find these words in the title. My book review today is an independent review. 'Josephine Red Dirt & Whisky' was written by Melinda Mcguire. It is a Southern Romance genre and the story takes place during the Depression Era. I have never read a

Quoting Your Characters

2012-01-24T21:24:00.000-07:00

My amazing friend, Elizabeth is editing my book. I say amazing because she has suggested some sentence rewrites and caught incorrect punctuation, but more importantly, she found a major blooper in my story - the grammar and punctuation with quotations. Some are right, some are wrong, and some have correct and incorrect properties. I guess this shows just how involved an author can get in his/

Spotlight Sunday

2012-01-22T20:15:00.001-07:00

Many years ago, before I moved to Utah, Elvis Presley held a concert here. My one friend told me seats sold out quickly. She and her husband attended. Elvis performed (as he always did) for the audience. He was a great performer. He got applause and some whistling, but not what he usually received during his concerts. Elvis was smart about his audiences. He realized he was in the heart of

Fun Friday

2012-01-20T18:31:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time a young girl attended school in the state of Ohio, then left for colleges in Idaho, Hawaii, and Utah. This young girl loved learning and could never get enough knowledge. She was fastidious about her homework, and loved to sit at the front of the classroom. She could outdo Hermine Granger anytime in hand raising to answer questions. Defined as a nerd per the Urban

Gravitating to Meditating

2012-01-18T14:05:00.003-07:00

Meditation. It is a technique aimed at mind/body connection. It can be as simple as relaxing for a moment or as complex as finding the right religious or spiritual path to a higher you.Do you meditate? Does your mind stop chattering long enough for you to listen to the wind?I have practiced meditation since I was 12 years old. That is a journey of 50 earth years. Meditation has helped me

If Ye Seek Ye Shall Find

2012-01-15T11:22:00.003-07:00

Hello, my friends. I want to say I have the best blogging friends in the whole world. I love being a part of each and every one your communities. You can all sure put a smile on my face.Guess what? I have been awarded the Liebster Blog! Not once, but twice. And by 2 of my favorite bloggers! I'm thrilled and honored. And tickled too.The Liebster Blog Award is for bloggers with under 200

On my Mind Friendship

2012-01-13T14:55:00.003-07:00

I thought this year would be a good time to start a new segment called 'On my Mind.' I had a whole different topic prepared, but due to current circumstances, I will do a blog on friendship instead.For those of you who don't believe in a Higher Power, please indulge this post of mine and accept me for who I am.Friendship is defined as the personal relationship of two individuals. I say, that

Trolls, Nazis, and Stalkers - Oh Yes

2012-01-10T12:27:00.003-07:00

The internet is a fascinating place, isn't it? It's like visiting another country without having to pack your bags or get a passport. And it's so convenient. You visit it when you want, as often as you want without waiting to catch a flight or worrying about hotel reservations. Heck, you can visit it wearing whatever you want.The internet is a marvelous get-together for people from all over

I Tawt I Taw a Vwampire Part III and Book Review

2012-01-08T15:16:00.003-07:00

I've discussed vampirism today in our society and vampire movies and TVs. I left out one of my favorite vampire movies: 'The Librarian The Curse of the Judas Chalice.' 'The Librarian' series are based around the concept that there has always been a Librarian who keeps the world's artifacts. I thoroughly enjoy watching these. They star Noah Wyle as Flynn Carsen a new Librarian. In 'The Curse

I Tawt I Taw a Vwampire Part II

2012-01-05T14:18:00.003-07:00

Who can really say when vampire legends began? The one thing we do know is most cultures have vampires in one form or another. Vampire legends really took hold after the 18th century. It wasn't until the late 20th century vampires began to change. Instead of fearing them, books, movies, TVs began to show a different side of them.What if you soooooooooo want vampire fangs? Would you want

I Tawt I Taw a Vwampire Part I

2012-01-02T15:34:00.007-07:00

Part I general musings on vampires Part II to come: books and movies and actors Part III: my most fav vampire book and author.Let's face it, folks. We all thought the vampire craze would die out, but it hasn't. As a matter of fact, there are more vampire items out there now than ever before.Are vampires real? I guess anything's possible. Personally, I believe that all legends and fairy

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T10:01:00.003-07:00

It's that time of year again when we clean the slate and start over.I like to set some New Years Resolutions. And this year will be no different.I resolve to support all my friends and family and stay in touch more often.I resolve to meet some more new friends. Friends are like family to me.I resolve to pursue Believe in Yourself, PAWS and continue to build a community of fellow artisans.I

Book Review Storm Chaser

2011-12-28T16:07:00.003-07:00

'Storm Chaser' was written by Mark R Hunter. It is a romantic story about a Midwestern State Trooper and a photographer who chases storms, set in our modern times.'Storm Chaser' is an easy-paced read. The author clearly defines the main characters and their relationship to each other and he takes a slow pace in developing their attraction to each other, giving the reader time to relate to the

A Treat for You

2011-12-21T19:03:00.005-07:00

I wondered what I could give to all of you as a special gift from me. With the help of my talented daughter-in-law, I've made a recording of one of my dearest poems about the true message from the angels on that glorious night long ago.I hope you enjoy it and that it brings to you a message of good cheer.And now one more message from me (you just have to figure it out): ing (who do YOU

The Twelve Gifts from God

2011-12-17T16:12:00.003-07:00

I decided not to post everyday. It just isn't my thing, and it's a little unfair to my friends as we all enter the most busy week - the week before Christmas.So instead, I am doing the 12 Gifts from God all on the blog today. It doesn't matter what name you give your Higher Power. I am partial to God or Universe or The Other Side. What really matters is that we recognize such a force and

Three French Hens

2011-12-15T07:48:00.007-07:00

Well, this picture reminds me again of my grandmother who raised chickens. We used to have to go in the hen house to get the eggs - that is, if the rooster would let us.How about some little unknown facts about chickens? I found these fun facts at: http://shilala.homestead.com/chickenfacts.html There are more there, so be sure and take a look.A chickens' body temperature normally runs at 102-

Day 2 Two Turtle Doves

2011-12-14T09:34:00.003-07:00

I've always loved the words 'Two Turtle Doves,' so today I discuss loved ones. And there are so many. I love my family, even when we disagree, even when I know I'm right and the others look at me in a strange way.I also love my online friends who make my day so much happier. I cannot imagine a world without friendship. Friends understand us better than family ever could.I love my writer/poet

12 Days of Christmas Blog

2011-12-13T09:08:00.004-07:00

My sweet friend Laura from Casa del Hansen is hosting a 12 Days of Christmas bloghop, which I happily joined. Each day, I will do a short post. Today is Day 1 - a partridge in a pear tree.The 12 Days of Christmas actually start the day after Christmas up to the day before Epiphany, but here in the states we think of it as the 12 days prior to Christmas.I am using the 12 Days of Christmas for

Balancing 'was' in Your Writing

2011-12-11T21:58:00.001-07:00

Editing seems a never-ending task. Just when I correct one problem throughout my novel, something else catches my eye. This time I ran across a quiet little guy well, actually over 1200 of his kind), hidden throughout the book. I realized that when I write, I just go for it. I don't stop to consider anything except getting that story down before I forget it. I know to watch for the word '

Holiday Craft Update

2011-12-07T13:42:00.002-07:00

I want to take a moment and thank all of you who follow my blog. It is exciting and rewarding to watch my blog grow. Thank you, and a big thanks to those of you who comment. Meeting and talking with new friends gives me a happy feeling that stays with me all day. I want to say a special thank you to my sweet daughter-in-law. She has made several kind comments. We are two different people,

December and Snow

2011-12-02T20:06:00.001-07:00

The four seasons - each glorious in its own realm. What a magnificent concept - dividing the year with different weather. Truly, I love them all. Of the four, winter is the most interesting with its mixture of rain, snow, frost, bright sun, and foggy days. I have always been fascinated by snow and the fact that there are so many different types of snowflakes. Although no one can say for

Happy Birthday to an American Icon

2011-11-30T16:00:00.001-07:00

I could not let this day pass without pointing out Mark Twain who would be 176years old today. Mark Twain was much more than a writer. Oh yes, he gave us American stories about life on the Mississippi, such as 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'. My favorite book of his is 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.' Mark Twain was quite successful

The Protagonist's Worst Antagonist

2011-11-26T20:11:00.000-07:00

The best part of reading a novel is discovering who the antagonist is. In many stories, there is more than one. Which bad character makes the worst antagonist? I believe it is none other than the protagonist facing him/herself. Many stories start out simple enough with the antagonist clearly defined, but as the story takes its twists and turns, we find the protagonist is often faced with

Poems for Your Enjoyment

2011-11-16T18:37:00.002-07:00

I have been remiss in posting poems and parts of my book. That is because I am editing for the billionth time. I admit. I am an obsessed perfectionist when it comes to my work. I decided to post four of my poems. If you've known me for awhile, you've probably seen all but one. If you are a new friend, I hope you will enjoy them as much as I enjoyed writing them. Of all the poems I've

Halloween and Cookie Cutter Ornaments

2011-11-12T09:20:00.002-07:00

As I mentioned before, the autumn and winter months bring out the crafty side of me. Today I'm going to share pics with you. Some are from Halloween and finally, I am going to share my Cookie Cutter Ornaments - the Snowman with instructions on how to make him. Shall we begin? Here is the table for Halloween night with goodies on it. I made the spider's nest hanging down from the chandeliers

Book Review '7 Scorpions: Rebellion'

2011-11-10T08:39:00.002-07:00

'7 Scorpions:Rebellion' is book one of a Science Fiction series written by the talented author, Mike Saxon. I have wanted to read this book since it first came out, and I was not disappointed once with it. I was drawn into the war immediately within the first chapter, and I was ready to do my part in the rebellion. I did not want this book to end and when it did, I was ready for the 2nd book.

Marketing Part III Networking and Successful Sales

2011-11-02T10:21:00.003-06:00

Marketing Part III Building Sales We’ve discussed in Parts I and II how to get organized, how to maintain your files, how to network, and a little bit about marketing your books.We’ve also discussed goal setting, log lines, imprints, P.R. (public relations) and your independent business with you as the CEO. All these things are like steps to your success. Now it’s time to bring in the next

Trick or Treat Prunes to Eat

2011-10-31T20:57:00.002-06:00

Happy Halloween, my friends. I wanted to post this earlier today, but was unable to. What would Halloween be like without knowing how Geraldina celebrates this holiday. Before we start the story, I have a couple of pics to help clear up certain details. A Savannah is a domesticated cat that is bred with an African serval. The result is a rare, expensive house cat. Here is a pic: The

Color Your Way to Success

2011-10-26T18:24:00.002-06:00

My third part of Marketing will be out Nov 2nd on my team’s website. I’ll have some good information in that blog to finish this series. I hope you'll drop by to read it. Today, I want to discuss a different topic. Being the CEO of your business, you are well aware of everything it takes to be successful, right? I bet many of you are shaking your heads no right now. There is so much to know

Guest Blog

2011-10-21T19:15:00.000-06:00

We have a guest blogger today that I am very excited about. Christina runs The Blog Entourage and you've heard me mention her more than once. Christina and her daughters have a shop on Etsy