Woke up this moring with the premise of a story I plan to submit to an anthology about Dream Lovers. Here’s the place that inspired me. Check out the lovely gardens. Can’t you imagine a dream lover here?
May19
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May18
Rumpelstiltskin’s Quest- Post Part II
Submitted it today. Got email today from editor. She said, “your story is a charmer and is definitely in the anthology, Free Range Fairy Tales.”
She’ll be sending the contract. YEAH!
May18
Rumpelstiltskin’s Quest
Is finished and submitted to Whortleberry Press for their newest collection of stories called Free Range Fairy Tales. This should be a really cute set of stories. I know I had a blast writing mine- 
May18
Amazing Progress
Had a goal to get 500 words done on the new short story last night and got very close to 3000 done. Not really happy with the ending so I have to work on tweaking that. Have the whole thing done (since it must be under 4000 words)- just need to edit and play with the end. I’ll send it to Whortleberry Press, where I’ve been published twice before. This is a romance story again- Rated PG as that’s part of the guidelines for the anthology. This one is an anthology of “Free Range Fairy Tales.” Should be a fun group of stories. Reminiscent of the old “Fractured Fairy Tales” television show. Anyone besides me remember that show?
May17
New Short Story
Gonna start a new one tonight- that’s the plan, anyway. It came to me this morning in the shower- have to work the real job first, though. Have a lunch date so can’t work on it during lunch either. I have jotted down gist of it. I already know where I plan to submit it. It will be one under my real name.
Here’s a clue: And for those of you that know how much I love the British Isles, this castle view isn’t much of a clue, is it? so, here’s another clue: there will be golden hair in this story. Does that help?
May14
Rock Em, Sock Em Robots vs. Iron Man II
Went to see Iron Man II last night. It was a fun movie. Not nearly as good as the first one but it was a diversion, anyway. Robert Downey, Jr. oozes charm and charisma as always. He is just adorable and very sexy as well. Gotta love the arms he shows off in that wife beater tee shirt. He is such a spectacularly gifted actor, it is a joy to watch him.
Now, let’s talk about the great unwashed. Yes. I mean Mickey Roarke. Now, if I thought he was only dirty for the movie, that’d be one thing but I think it is his natural state of being. Loved the line where Downey told him he was gonna bring him some soap. I think he meant it for the real man, not the character. Anyway, every time Mickey came on screen, I was revolted – he is disgusting. Yuck.
Now, to the Rock Em, Sock Em Robots: There is a scene where Downey and Cheadle are fighting each other- reminded me of that old toy- I kept waiting for one of their heads to pop up like they do! It was kind of funny.
AND then there was the fight scene where Scarlett Johansson fought like 72 men. That was waaaaaay to video game like for my taste. The movements were jerky and rushed and totally fake. Could’ve left all that out. Or done it much better.
So, I recommend this as a fun romp but don’t expect great things (other than from the star, Robert Downey, Jr as this role seems to fit him very well). Suspend reality for two hours and enjoy.
May12
Sigh of Relief
Today was one of the least crazy days in a long time. Had two newbie lawyers appear before me today that I wanted to tell that they don’t need to be playing in my ball field if they don’t know the rules, but other than that, a good day.
This ball field is a lot lovelier than my new digs in the Federal Bldg. I have been relegated to the basement. There are 3 windows but they are under street level so it always looks like it is overcast and grey. In the old bldg, we had a wall of windows that overlooked the bay. What a change.
May10
Mother’s Day
Was nice. Had both sons at home. We had Sonny’s BBQ for lunch because that is what my own mother always wants. I think, only one time, since I have been a mother, have I gotten to eat what I want and it was because my mom was out of town. So, grateful to have my own mom still be alive, I’ll keep eating Sonny’s BBQ for a long time to come.
I got a gift card to Books a Million and one to JoAnn’s. My kids know me well and that makes me happy! 
May7
A plug for my friend
I am running the same post on both of my blogs today just in case someone missed that it is Sayde’s release day!
Happy Release Day to my friend, Sayde Grace. Her first erotica book is out today and available from the Wild Rose Press. I hope you will ease on over there and order a copy. I’ve made it real convenient for you by including a link. She is a great story teller and I am proud to call her my friend.
Book One of the Cowgirl Tough Series, Riding Double
Available May 7, 2010 with The Wild Rose Press
Stressed to the max by her rodeo production company, Billie turns to young bareback rider Chet Haskins for a night of fun. She expects to get her mind off her business and her bull rider ex-fiancée, Bo Bennett. What she gets is several nights of sinful pleasure with both Chet and Bo. Finding herself quite literally between two hot cowboys, will Billie decide to move forward with Chet or start over with Bo?
“Saddle up and hold on tight. Riding Double brilliantly ropes emotional characters together with true-to-life rodeo excitement igniting passion between Billie and the rugged, dangerous and sexy as hell, Bo and Chet.” ~ KyAnn Waters – Author of Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down
Now Available at
http://www.thewildrosepress.com/wilderroses/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=771
May5
Check this out
This is me in my toga for Latin trip to Orlando when I was a senior in high school. I thought I was FAT- what the heck?? LOL! I am the one in red. My friend posted it on facebook today. She is the one in the middle. I was in Latin 4, she was in Latin 3 and the third chica was in Latin 2. We had a blast!
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