I haven't been online that much have been writing a lot. (I have to update my word counts in fact so that all of you can see my progress, i've been too lazy to do that).
The other day, when talking to one of my Crit Partners over the phone like we always to and we were commenting on capturing aka "hooking" your reader's attention.
For readers, can a hook turn you off? Or does it make you want to continue reading?
For writers, when do you use hook or a cliffhanger? At the end of the chapter? The beginning?
I think it's good to do at different point of a story and it depends on the plot, but what does everyone else think?
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Playing catchup
Been playing a bit of catchup of late on reading, writing, doing RL stuff and watching a lot of TV that i've missed. (thank god for HULU!!).
One of the shows recently i've been recently watching (well it's old) was The Practice. I've always been a fan of the show, so when i saw some old episodes from the first two seasons come up on hulu, i couldn't help but to watch...
Dylan McDermott is fantastic!! Granted he's got a great new show on TNT called Dark Blue now, but you tend to sometimes forget until you watch him in different roles and especially in movies like The Line of Fire and in the Practice just how versatile and truly talented he is.
Okay and he's very easy on the eyes (he's 48 all!! seriously!! LOL)
Take a look at him in this fan made clip from the movie The Mistress of Spices and you'll see why he's my new crush.OMG!!! (Fanning face)
One of the shows recently i've been recently watching (well it's old) was The Practice. I've always been a fan of the show, so when i saw some old episodes from the first two seasons come up on hulu, i couldn't help but to watch...
Dylan McDermott is fantastic!! Granted he's got a great new show on TNT called Dark Blue now, but you tend to sometimes forget until you watch him in different roles and especially in movies like The Line of Fire and in the Practice just how versatile and truly talented he is.
Okay and he's very easy on the eyes (he's 48 all!! seriously!! LOL)
Take a look at him in this fan made clip from the movie The Mistress of Spices and you'll see why he's my new crush.OMG!!! (Fanning face)
Thursday, March 25, 2010
It's been awhile.
Mood: Relieved/Grateful
Listening to: Only Lonely by Bon Jovi
Because of work and other things going on in my life i haven't been able to update this blog as much as i'd like to.
But today was a good day.
Some of my readers may know that i was pretty sick for a bit and had a procedure to shrink a large mass that covered most of my abdomen.
Well six months after the procedure and a couple of follow ups appointments w/the radiation team, I was happy to learn that the non-cancerous mass has shrunk a great deal so I will not be needing surgery.
Relieved and grateful for the Dr's and staff who treated me over the last few months. Thank you for everything.
During all of this, I was writing. In fact a lot. Mail Order Groom is going well. I wrote a short piece called The Last Night that's pretty cool, I think.
And on the line is on hold, may make that a young adult story after some advice from my CP awhile ago.
Anyways, i thought i'd share a little of Mail Order Groom w/you. Rough...But here's an excerpt. Enjoy!!!
Excerpt!
Feeling as if someone had removed the last shred of optimism she attempted to hold onto for the day, Jessica Brooke turned towards the aging tow truck driver and asked.
“Is there anything else that can go wrong for me today? “
His weathered face focused on the road, the tow truck driver hid any sympathy he had for the young scientist as she continued to whine about her lifetime tolls.
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to understand where she was coming from but, at 8:45 in the morning, sleep had not yet removed itself from his sky blue eyes that were concealed rather nicely by a pair of Ray Bans.
She scanned through the morning’s events in her head. Seemingly in a state of disbelief at the series of events that had all occurred within a span of ninety minutes.
“First, I wake up late thanks in part to my dear, sweet, boyfriend who decided that he wanted to stay overnight. Usually when he does that, I tend to forget to set the alarm clock. Then, after jolting out of bed after 8, I jump into the shower only to find out that my pipes are frozen solid.”
The tow truck driver stared vacantly at her for several seconds before turning his concentration back onto the road. For his own sanity, he realized that saying nothing would be better than saying something. One wrong word from this one would only make her rant and simmering wrath worse than he wanted to get into at such an early hour.
Praying for any kind of acknowledgement from the driver, Jessica continued to spew her venom.
“So with no water at all, I decided to go to work early and work on some of my notes before this big presentation I have this afternoon. I go, grab my banana, laptop and keys. Check the time, it was then 8:30 which to be honest, wasn’t that bad all things considered. Then, I go, put my keys in the ignition and that is when the car wouldn’t start. Not even an engine turnover. I knew I was in trouble the minute that red ass battery light came on! And then that brings me here with you.”
He was relieved when he saw the automatic gates opened slowly at the Edison Energy plant. The seven minute ride was as aggravating as nails on a chalk board. The quicker he dropped her off, the quicker the morning silence would return.
Listening to: Only Lonely by Bon Jovi
Because of work and other things going on in my life i haven't been able to update this blog as much as i'd like to.
But today was a good day.
Some of my readers may know that i was pretty sick for a bit and had a procedure to shrink a large mass that covered most of my abdomen.
Well six months after the procedure and a couple of follow ups appointments w/the radiation team, I was happy to learn that the non-cancerous mass has shrunk a great deal so I will not be needing surgery.
Relieved and grateful for the Dr's and staff who treated me over the last few months. Thank you for everything.
During all of this, I was writing. In fact a lot. Mail Order Groom is going well. I wrote a short piece called The Last Night that's pretty cool, I think.
And on the line is on hold, may make that a young adult story after some advice from my CP awhile ago.
Anyways, i thought i'd share a little of Mail Order Groom w/you. Rough...But here's an excerpt. Enjoy!!!
Excerpt!
Feeling as if someone had removed the last shred of optimism she attempted to hold onto for the day, Jessica Brooke turned towards the aging tow truck driver and asked.
“Is there anything else that can go wrong for me today? “
His weathered face focused on the road, the tow truck driver hid any sympathy he had for the young scientist as she continued to whine about her lifetime tolls.
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to understand where she was coming from but, at 8:45 in the morning, sleep had not yet removed itself from his sky blue eyes that were concealed rather nicely by a pair of Ray Bans.
She scanned through the morning’s events in her head. Seemingly in a state of disbelief at the series of events that had all occurred within a span of ninety minutes.
“First, I wake up late thanks in part to my dear, sweet, boyfriend who decided that he wanted to stay overnight. Usually when he does that, I tend to forget to set the alarm clock. Then, after jolting out of bed after 8, I jump into the shower only to find out that my pipes are frozen solid.”
The tow truck driver stared vacantly at her for several seconds before turning his concentration back onto the road. For his own sanity, he realized that saying nothing would be better than saying something. One wrong word from this one would only make her rant and simmering wrath worse than he wanted to get into at such an early hour.
Praying for any kind of acknowledgement from the driver, Jessica continued to spew her venom.
“So with no water at all, I decided to go to work early and work on some of my notes before this big presentation I have this afternoon. I go, grab my banana, laptop and keys. Check the time, it was then 8:30 which to be honest, wasn’t that bad all things considered. Then, I go, put my keys in the ignition and that is when the car wouldn’t start. Not even an engine turnover. I knew I was in trouble the minute that red ass battery light came on! And then that brings me here with you.”
He was relieved when he saw the automatic gates opened slowly at the Edison Energy plant. The seven minute ride was as aggravating as nails on a chalk board. The quicker he dropped her off, the quicker the morning silence would return.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Pleae vote.
Happy Sunday!
My good friend Cari Quinn's book Full Disclosure is up for Book of the Week for Whipped Cream Reviews.
Please vote for this talented lady! Thanks for the vote!
http://www.longandshortreviews.com/WC/recentrev.htm
My good friend Cari Quinn's book Full Disclosure is up for Book of the Week for Whipped Cream Reviews.
Please vote for this talented lady! Thanks for the vote!
http://www.longandshortreviews.com/WC/recentrev.htm
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The muse
Mood-sleepy
ipod-Already gone by Kelly Clarkson
Okay, because of real life stressing me out lately to be point of exhaustion. It was great yesterday to get back into the groove of things and work on my WIPS.
And it felt good. Wrote a lot. My Crit partner's will be happy because in a few days they will have some gifts in their in boxes for MOG aka Mail Order Groom.
Which is simply just a fun, erotic romp...With probably the best looking 'groom' that i could find.
Meet Nik!
x
ipod-Already gone by Kelly Clarkson
Okay, because of real life stressing me out lately to be point of exhaustion. It was great yesterday to get back into the groove of things and work on my WIPS.
And it felt good. Wrote a lot. My Crit partner's will be happy because in a few days they will have some gifts in their in boxes for MOG aka Mail Order Groom.
Which is simply just a fun, erotic romp...With probably the best looking 'groom' that i could find.
Meet Nik!
x
Thursday, February 18, 2010
The Last Song
Here we go another Nick Sparks book, another movie!!! whoot!
I can't wait to see this movie, I haven't read this book yet either. And from the looks of this movie and all that i've heard about this movie. Miley Cyrus is FANTASTIC in it.
Trailer for The Last Song and yes everyone this is Miley singing the Theme Song, which is also great!!! (i have it!)
Enjoy!
also adding in the addictive miley cyrus video!!! great track
I can't wait to see this movie, I haven't read this book yet either. And from the looks of this movie and all that i've heard about this movie. Miley Cyrus is FANTASTIC in it.
Trailer for The Last Song and yes everyone this is Miley singing the Theme Song, which is also great!!! (i have it!)
Enjoy!
also adding in the addictive miley cyrus video!!! great track
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Sunshine Awards
Writing Status-nearly almost done writing my transitional chapter
Music? None at the moment.
My dear friend Grace chose to give me and several others a Sunshine Award.
It's given to people whose blogs you enjoy reading the most.
So it's my turn to share this award to 12 other whose blogs i enjoy as well.
These are the rules:
1. Put the logo on your blog or within the post.
2. Pass the award onto 12 bloggers.
3. Link the nominees within your post.
4. Let the nominees know they have received the award by posting on their blogs.
5. Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.
And here are my picks
1. Random Musings by JA Saare http://jasaare.blogspot.com/
2 Wendi Zwaduk Romance to make your heart race http://wendizwaduk.blogspot.com/
3. Sunstreaked -Sunshine and Rain http://sunstreaked-sunshine-and-rain.blogspot.com/
4. Becky - http://www.jovibits.blogspot.com/
5. The Goddess Hathor http://thegoddesshathor.blogspot.com/
6. Cari Quinn, Girl Writer http://cariquinn.blogspot.com/
7. Ashley Ladd, Happily Ever After http://www.ashleyladd.blogspot.com/
8. Keta's Keep http://ketaskeep.blogspot.com/
9. One Perception is One's Reality by Jill http://onesperceptionisonesreality.blogspot.com/
10. Wicked, Whimsical and Random by Lissa Matthews
http://lissamatthews.blogspot.com/?zx=64c885bf3b8329e5
11. Lynne Roberts http://lynneroberts.blogspot.com/?zx=d99c050b49dd0a1d
12. Jacqueline Paige http://jacqpaige.blogspot.com/
Music? None at the moment.
My dear friend Grace chose to give me and several others a Sunshine Award.
It's given to people whose blogs you enjoy reading the most.
So it's my turn to share this award to 12 other whose blogs i enjoy as well.
These are the rules:
1. Put the logo on your blog or within the post.
2. Pass the award onto 12 bloggers.
3. Link the nominees within your post.
4. Let the nominees know they have received the award by posting on their blogs.
5. Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.
And here are my picks
1. Random Musings by JA Saare http://jasaare.blogspot.com/
2 Wendi Zwaduk Romance to make your heart race http://wendizwaduk.blogspot.com/
3. Sunstreaked -Sunshine and Rain http://sunstreaked-sunshine-and-rain.blogspot.com/
4. Becky - http://www.jovibits.blogspot.com/
5. The Goddess Hathor http://thegoddesshathor.blogspot.com/
6. Cari Quinn, Girl Writer http://cariquinn.blogspot.com/
7. Ashley Ladd, Happily Ever After http://www.ashleyladd.blogspot.com/
8. Keta's Keep http://ketaskeep.blogspot.com/
9. One Perception is One's Reality by Jill http://onesperceptionisonesreality.blogspot.com/
10. Wicked, Whimsical and Random by Lissa Matthews
http://lissamatthews.blogspot.com/?zx=64c885bf3b8329e5
11. Lynne Roberts http://lynneroberts.blogspot.com/?zx=d99c050b49dd0a1d
12. Jacqueline Paige http://jacqpaige.blogspot.com/
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