cracking open a good book

I just realized that I haven't read a new book in forever!  I was at FCS today, just wandering the isles with my 35% off coupon when I came upon a new author (I think).  The book seems up my alley, Christian historical.  I have to admit that I LOVE historical novels set in the old west.  It's just so much fun!  I'm not sure that I would ever try writing one, but for an aimless Sunday, it seemed like a good read.  I'll let you know how it rates when I finish. 

I also found a devotional that seems perfect for me.  It's called "Paws for Reflection".  It's a devotions for dog lovers.  How could I resist?  If that wasn't enough, the first page I turned to just about sent shivers up my back.  Let me quote a line or two. "The true mark of a parent isn't giving birth to or owning a "child".  The essence of motherhood is loving, protecting, and caring for the youngster in question." That really spoke to my heart right now as I'm filling out endless paperwork and preparing my self emotionally to adopt the sweetest little boy.  I just know that regardless of what happens, God is totally in charge.

a writer's complaint...nothing to take too seriously

I find that I have a really hard time keeping myself on task with concerns to my writing.  Life just gets in the way.  Time? When do I have time or energy to write?  Actually, I probably do have the time; I just have a hard time motivating myself to write.

This is where a writers group or some like-minded writers would come in handy.  I could really use someone or several someones who would read what I've written and encourage me.  It would also give me a chance to do the same for someone else.  Why do I have such a hard time finding someone?

I've asked numerous people in my life, and while they are wonderful and I love them...well...they just don't seem to care about helping me to improve my writing.  There's always an excuse not to read what I just sent or they just aren't into it or they see lots to criticize but their comments aren't very constructive.  How do I believe in my own writing when the people, family and friends alike, by their behavior implicitly tell me that my writing is not worthy of their time or my efforts?  

Anyway...enough of my rant.  I suppose I should ignore the negative and get on with writing.

It's the end...of 2009 that is.

I can't believe the year is just about over.  I think my only resolution for the year is just that I need to write more...whether that's here or in other places.  I know there are other things I could resolve to do, this is promising to be a hectic year in my life, but I'm going to give it a try. 

Where has the time gone?

Wow! It's been a while since I've written anything.  Life has been busy, and I've had a lot to do.  Writing hasn't been on the top of my list.  Maybe I should get busy again.

Speaking of...

As I've editing When the Wind Whispers Your Name, I've decided that I'm just not that into the title anymore.  First of all, it follows the same formula as When Broken Sparrows Fly, and I like that title more.  I'm not really sure what route I should take. Here's a brief synopsis of the story. Due to circumstances (and one messed up in the head dude) out of her control, Lizzie Kinkaid is taken from her home and has her memory sorta erased (it's not totally gone, just repressed due to the synthetic chemical MX-23).  Her husband, Nick, and best buds Tess, Dan (who are married) and Russ think Lizzie just took off of her own free will.  Two years later, Lizzie comes back, unaware of who she is.  Nick and company work to help her regain her memory while aforementioned messed up dude tries to kill her. 

That's about it in a nutshell.  Any suggestions?

About me? Yuck!

Barring my writing on the unfinished novel, I have to write an autobiography.  No, I'm not going on celebrity dish, planning on busting on everyone I've ever known in order to feel better and sell books.  It's a part of the paperwork I'm working on for the adoption process I'm going through right now.  And, boy is it a process!  On top of everything else, they want me to write an autobiography.  Dang!  I'm sure they don't want a book, but how do you compress 36 years into a few pages?  What's important?  What do I make sure to include and what do I definitely NOT include?  

I guess I should get started on that.  

Goals

I've set a goal for myself to finish W.t.W.W.Y.N. by the end of the year.  Well...that's not going so hot.  I only have 27 days left!  And 3 of those are holidays...well one is a holiday and the other 2 should be.  I need to get my butt in gear!!  

Failing that goal, I'm definitely going to have this baby done before NEXT Christmas.  Hmm...well I hope so anyway.