Stuff on a Random Tuesday
Hey, tried a new sandwich shop/pub tonite for dinner and had the most interesting waiter. He was from South Boston and I loved his accent. While we were there (and I ate the most wonderful sandwhich - Philly Cheese Chicken) we chatted and learned he was Irish Catholic (ditto) and was engaged to a wonderful Texas girl. The bartender even came over to talk about how she made my margarita! It was fun and a welcome respite from work.
Speaking of... I stayed home from the day job today to work on my next IM (May 06) which is due on July 1st. Around 4, I had to go get another skin cancer cut off (yuck!) I'm nearing the end of the first draft and was thinking - during the course of this one book, I've had revisions on two (one IM and one Lovespell), line edits on two (novella and IM), and now have AA's (Author alterations) on the novella. Plus I did the critique mentioned in an earlier post, turned in an article for my three RWA chapters newsletters, and I have Maggie entries to judge! On top of this, there's still the day job and a family. Yikes!!!
But I had a great weekend last weekend. Went out on the boat, watched my daughter and her boyfriend wakeboard (they're good!), and even rode the tube thing we tow behind the boat (so did hubby - and we both were sore the next day!) But we had a blast, and it was nice taking a day off from writing. Yes, I put lots of SPF 45 sunscreen on and yes, I stayed in the shade.
This is especially fun for me, having a pool and a boat, as I love to shop for swimsuits. My daughter makes fun of me because I always buy several new ones each summer. But I wear them and enjoy them, so what the heck - why not?
The other issue (aka, crtitique from hell) has sort of faded into the distance (thank God!) and I feel back on track for my normal life. I slept last night (no wild dreams of being stalked) and woke up feeling pretty good this morning. Ok, I *was* nervous about getting another skin cancer cut off, but that was fine too (got a shot, didn't feel a thing!)
Looking forward to an upcoming trip to visit Colorado and my dad, who I haven't seen in two years, and of course, RWA National in Reno. I'll get to see my wonderful agent Lucienne, as well as my totally cool editors Chris Keeslar and Natashya Wilson (love them both!)
I'm also looking forward to a Thursday night dinner with my best friend and critique partner Anna Adams, who just turned a book in and whom I haven't seen for way too long.
I've been doing my ab lounge exercise thing every night, as well as walking my two miles, so I'm good there too.
Later!
Speaking of... I stayed home from the day job today to work on my next IM (May 06) which is due on July 1st. Around 4, I had to go get another skin cancer cut off (yuck!) I'm nearing the end of the first draft and was thinking - during the course of this one book, I've had revisions on two (one IM and one Lovespell), line edits on two (novella and IM), and now have AA's (Author alterations) on the novella. Plus I did the critique mentioned in an earlier post, turned in an article for my three RWA chapters newsletters, and I have Maggie entries to judge! On top of this, there's still the day job and a family. Yikes!!!
But I had a great weekend last weekend. Went out on the boat, watched my daughter and her boyfriend wakeboard (they're good!), and even rode the tube thing we tow behind the boat (so did hubby - and we both were sore the next day!) But we had a blast, and it was nice taking a day off from writing. Yes, I put lots of SPF 45 sunscreen on and yes, I stayed in the shade.
This is especially fun for me, having a pool and a boat, as I love to shop for swimsuits. My daughter makes fun of me because I always buy several new ones each summer. But I wear them and enjoy them, so what the heck - why not?
The other issue (aka, crtitique from hell) has sort of faded into the distance (thank God!) and I feel back on track for my normal life. I slept last night (no wild dreams of being stalked) and woke up feeling pretty good this morning. Ok, I *was* nervous about getting another skin cancer cut off, but that was fine too (got a shot, didn't feel a thing!)
Looking forward to an upcoming trip to visit Colorado and my dad, who I haven't seen in two years, and of course, RWA National in Reno. I'll get to see my wonderful agent Lucienne, as well as my totally cool editors Chris Keeslar and Natashya Wilson (love them both!)
I'm also looking forward to a Thursday night dinner with my best friend and critique partner Anna Adams, who just turned a book in and whom I haven't seen for way too long.
I've been doing my ab lounge exercise thing every night, as well as walking my two miles, so I'm good there too.
Later!
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