Just rambling thoughts...

So much has happened in the past few weeks. Many know about my DH's recent cancer diagnosis, and with that comes all the new doctor appointments, testings, scans, pending surgery/ies, and whatever else may crop up along the way. As he says, "We deal with it one day at a time."

ANOTHER MOUTH TO FEED...OH, WONDERFUL!
Two weeks ago, my S-I-L and M-I-L both came to visit from SC. They also brought my DH a new friend/companion...a purebred dachshund. Rudy is adorable, but sheesh...not what I needed right now. Anyway, DH has always wanted a dog and I just can't find the heart to tell him "no" or complain about it right now. So, like everything else, I deal with it.

I'M A STAFF REVIEWER FOR ROMANCE DIVAS!
I submitted my first review on a story for an author with Ellora's Cave for Romance Divas almost 2 weeks ago. It still hasn't been posted to their review board, but it should go soon. I'm waiting on another book to review for them over the next 2-3 weeks.

GOT MY BITES EDITS
Marci sent me the edits on my Bites late Saturday night. I've been working on those as much as possible. There really aren't that many changes/suggestions. I hope to have the revisions done by late Wednesday.

If you haven't checked out the Bites that are available now and soon to be released at Freya's Bower, hop on over there! Some really great stories by some really awesome authors are offered at only $2.00 each. Now, that's a bargain!

KINDA SORTA GOT A REJECTION
Liquid Silver Books sent me a rejection on my novel. But...all they wanted was for me to up the spice and send it back. They also asked for anything else I have ready with a strong romance in it. One of their top experienced editors reviewed my manuscript and she said I definitely had good writing skills. The editor who I've always emailed told me that was high praise coming from her. So, I'm trying to kick up the sensuality a notch and send it back to them. If they take this one, I'll have to start on the next manuscript I have completed (except for the rewrites), because this is a five-book series! How great is that?

ON LIGHTER TOPICS
The weather went from mid 60s to low 90s here almost overnight. I love summer, but not all at one time! Still, I'm not going to complain. I'd rather deal with the heat than deal with the cold and snow.

I'm still going dancing on Saturday nights. I meet my sisters and friends there and have a great time. I'm not sure how much longer I'll be able to go due to DH's medical problems, but I'm not changing the routine around here until I absolutely have to change it. Heck, he told me a week ago that even if he's in the hospital on a Saturday night, I should still go. I looked at him like he had lost his mind. No way am I going to drive 75 miles one way while he's laying in a hospital! But, he's such a wonderful man. He knows how much I love spending time with family and friends and that dancing is such a stress reliever for me.

Anyway, I need to get back to doing some revisions.

Getting It Done!

Well, I finished my two short stories for the ebook that will be published through Freya's Bower and their new Bites! line. I sent the rough drafts to my editor in the very wee hours of Friday morning. My deadline wasn't until Monday, but my CP had gone over it and I went over it a couple of times before I sent it. Now, I'll wait to hear from my editor, Melanie. Still don't have a publish date, but I should hear something in the next few weeks. Freya's Bower is really putting out some great cover art for these Bites!

Still waiting to hear from Liquid Silver Books. I imagine I've got another month or so on that one though.

I'm talking to Freya's Bower about their upcoming Goddess Freya series. I'd love to do a novella or novel length on this topic for them. The possibilities are endless. I'll be sending a short outline/proposal idea to them on Monday or Tuesday this week.

I have plans to try to finish my BDSM erotica within the next 2 weeks. I'd like to have it ready to submit to Liquid Silver or Ellora's Cave by June 1st.

My other WIP is the historical time travel I began back in February. I'd like to submit that one to Cobblestone Press. However, this one is going to be a full length novel between 60-80K words, so it will probably be July or August before it will be ready to submit.

I'm really pleased with the way my writing is going at the moment. I didn't think I'd meet my 2006 goal so early in the year. (To be a published author) I at least wanted a contract in hand whether the book actually came out in 2006 or later.