Friday, August 31, 2012

I Did It!


It's been really weird not visiting blogs, but I managed to complete my goal and will finish the book soon. I'm well pleased. I'll be getting around to visit folks soon.

Some very interesting things have been happening in my life as well. Hopefully, I'll be able to talk about it in the not too distant future.

What have you been up to this week? Doing anything fun this weekend?

Hubby and I are going to see these guys in concert on Saturday:


Friday, August 24, 2012

"Created" Cover Reveal and NaNo Update

It's finally here! The cover reveal of Created, book 3 in the Watched series by Cindy M. Hogan.


Mark your calendar now for the launch party
 of
Created 
on
October 25th
 (the Thursday before Halloween)
at
7 p.m.
at the
in Sugarhouse, Utah.

There will be drawings, games, and cupcakes that will melt in your mouth.

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Camp NaNo update - I went over 35,000 words. 
Can I crank out 15k in the next week?

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Camp NaNo Update

It's so nice to see family members that you're buds with.
Hubby on the right with his sister-in-law and brother at City Creek.
Me & Hubby at City Creek.
Camp NaNo: My company is gone, and now it's time to play catchup. I did good on Friday since I had the day off. Not so good yesterday. However, I did break 25,000 on Saturday, so I think I'll be fine to finish on time.

And I'm posting today over at the LDS Writers Blogck about book reviews.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Camp NaNo Update . . . Writing and Tragedy

Well, I was flying through my Camp NaNo project, and then company came. I'm at 18,386 words and still managing to get a couple hundred a day. Things should be back to normal on Wednesday, when I'll play catch up.

I've got a post up today over at LDS Writers Blogck, talking about real life tragedy and writing.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Camp NaNo Update and Inspiration

Remember I'm on blogging hiatus (meaning I'm not doing any visiting) this month because of Camp NaNo. I hit 8,201 words last night. I'm trying to get ahead because we have family visiting for a few days next week.

Enjoy a little remixed inspiration from the awesome Bob Ross.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

A Sisterhood of Strength Blog Tour


Today I'm participating in Diony George's A Sisterhood of Strength Blog Tour. What's the book about?

Back Cover Blurb:President Monson has repeatedly expressed that even in our busy, bustling lives, “it’s the service that counts.” and no one knows that better than the quiet, humble women of the relief society. Working together, faithful women form a sisterhood of service, selflessness, and ultimately strength to share with each other and with the entire world.

Experience for your self the pure love that gives birth to such service in this inspiring collection of true stories from the lives of ordinary women who have given and accepted service in an extraordinary manner. On each page of this remarkable book, you’ll find words of wisdom and beauty that are sure to encourage and uplift you, whether it’s your turn to serve or to be served. Told with heartwarming sincerity, A Sisterhood of Strength will have women everywhere rejoicing in the friendship of their own dear, loving sisters.


This book is written about the experiences of real life LDS women in their association with each other in the Relief Society. It's about women taking time out of their busy lives and reaching out to each other. Sometimes it's a huge effort as in the case of the woman who stepped up to help another who was dealing with a debilitating pregnancy. The service spanned months and was even offered for a subsequent pregnancy. Other experiences are simpler but needed--and oh, so appreciated--nonetheless. The stories are told on the part of the recipients of the service.

Anyone who knows me, knows I love stories about people who step up and reach out, who show their true (heroic) nature under stress. I have no patience for pettiness or vindictiveness. I believe true heroes walk among us every day, giving of themselves through their kind words and tender ministrations and, in the process, making the world a better place. I'm married to a man like that.

I think, perhaps, that I love the stories like this because I wish I was more like these women. I admire people who see opportunities to help others because I tend to go through life with blinders on. I do reach out and provide succor or inspiration--and am happy to do so--but someone usually has bring the need to my attention. People like my husband and the women in this book see it on their own.

This book made me want to be a better person and even showed me examples of how to do it.
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