2013...New Job...Moving...

YES!!! 2013 is here and no we did not meet the end of the world in December!! HA!! LOL.

Sorry I haven't blogged on my regular day(s), I've seriously had a lot of things happening and it doesn't look as if it's going to slow down anytime to soon LOL.

1) Ended my current day position
2) Christmas
3) Started new day position
4) Submitted newest manuscript for The Other Kin Series * started on the 3rd ;-)
5) Moved ...

Moving is not the easiest thing, no matter if you're going next door or across the country, and when you're dead dog sick, feverish, achy, and coughing because lovely family members bringing the flu down from NY, well, it makes the experience one of it's own, let me tell you! :-)

So yes, my family has moved (Still in FL) and I'm feeling a bit discombobulated as I sit here typing, as I have not set up my writing office (Yes!! I finally have a writing area) as my own yet. One I anticipate we'll be here a year at most as we're leasing a house and then look into buying in the area if we like it. So I don't want to set it up and paint and do all those good things I want to do until I'm for sure the area is mine and mine forever!! LOL.

The dog and cat are happy as two peas in a pod, LOL. There's so much room for them to run inside never mind the half acre outside. Elvis (my dachshund) is in his glory as he's stepped up from chasing lizards to being able to run after stork white looking birds, I think they're egrets? not sure, and squirrels. So he's crashing right now beside me from his morning run LOL.

The man child (my teenager) is thrilled to have a huge room with a walk in closet, and be in an area where Game Stop is closer than an hour away. :-)

My honey is happy to have a "man" cave :-) So we've all gotten what we wanted and more. Nothing like ringing in the New Year with a Great Big Positive on all accounts!!

So finally feeling a bit better and there's still a ton of boxes to unpack, and a house to situate. I do believe after the riding lawn mower is delivered today we'll be heading out to some stores to check into more comfortable chairs and a bigger desk for me :-) YAY!! (Sending lovey kisses my honey's way)

6) New Years
7) Tying the knot in March...

So Yeah, huh, nothing like doing every thing at once LOL. Here's a few pictures of my new backyard.

Happy Sunday, Stay Healthy, and Read Lots!!

C~

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

 

Yes, I said Merry Christmas. I know some will say, why didn't she just put ' happy holidays?'. Well because I celebrate Christmas and being politically correct all the time is a pain in my butt. Especially when I like to say it plainly, but use the moderator in my head to speak politely. 

 

 So which ever holiday you celebrate, I'm hoping you have a grand one!!

 

I plan on spending time with family and eating lots of great food!

 

 

On the writing end...

The second manuscript for The Other Kin Series has been sent to my publisher - Whiskey Creek Press Torrid and I am currently working on the third manuscript for the series with the fourth plotting in the back of my head. LOL.

Again, Merry Christmas to all and read lots!!

 

Christmas is a time when you get homesick - even when you're home.  ~Carol Nelson

 

One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas day.  Don't clean it up too quickly.  ~Andy Rooney 

 

C~ 

 

* Pictures with permission by Microsoft Clip Art Gallery and rights to all owners

4 out of 4 Stars = AWESOME REVIEW for The Werewolf's Mate

The Werewolf's Mate has everything it takes for a fun and sexy read. It has hunky Lyken, sexy vampires, and bad-ass fairies all living together in peace until an ancient evil threatens not only their town but their very souls Now, an outcast has returned to save them all - and to claim the man she still loves. 

I'm a big fan of the paranormal genre and of shifter stories in general. That being said, it was the heroine that stole the thunder in this short story. Kala was one kick-ass Fairy. She protected what was hers. That meant she was willing to go to the mat to defend her mate, her daughter and her town. I also liked the fact that instead of being a vindictive bitch, Kala came back to save the same people who had treated her so badly.
 
I must say that I was very impressed with the author's writing. The plot was very interesting. The storyline was consistent.

I enjoy the story more when I get to experience not only the POV of the heroine but that of the hero also.   

That being said, I still liked the story enough to look forward to a next entry in the series.

The Werewolf's Mate by C.A. Salo
Other Kin Book 1
Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press
Genre: Contemporary, paranormal
Length: Short Story (84 pages)
Other: M/F
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by Tulip 

  

To view the full review go to: Long and Short Reviews 

Talk about awesome!!!! Thank you Tulip for taking the time to review my work!!!!

Talking about the next entry into the series 

I'm finished!! Next step, finish Query Letter and Synopsis for my publisher!! WOOT!!!!

Have a great Sunday and read lots!!!!

C~

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