This year's goals

I am bad about keeping up w/ my blog(s) but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been productive. Since January 1st I have written 12000 words (and haven’t even gotten to my goal words for today). I am *thisclose* to finishing up a book I need to send to my editor for consideration (fingers crossed). I [...]

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I have my two front teeth

(Cross posted from the Chica blog…) My boys made their lists for Santa the other day (okay, yes, I have a 15, 13 and 11 yo, but I have an 8 yo too who is still enamored with the jolly fat man). I could have guessed 90% of the items on there–the boys are nothing [...]

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Goals due soon

At the beginning of the year, the ‘Buds set goals for 2009 and we go over them at the Christmas party. (to see how we all did) I must say, I have been busting my butt this year. Just as a refresher: ~ Finish two books. (I have well over 20 open WIPs to choose from [...]

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Guest blogging

I am guest blogger at   THE SIZZLING PENS    today. Come see me and leave a comment and you have a chance to win a copy of my new print release.

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Come on baby light my fire

Mind out of the gutter folks. I’m talking about your characters.  I have started and stopped so many stories I could line every bird cage in Fort Worth with my half-way there, not close to done WIPs. When asked if I’m a panster or a plotter I always answer: yes. Because truth be told, I [...]

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When I grow up…

This was my chica post last week, but I wanted to post it here too (I am always looking for interesting jobs). So if you have one/know one pass the info along! What do they want to be when they grow up? It’s funny how some things stick with you, part of the details you [...]

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Excerpt for THE COWBOY PLAN

“Don’t worry about it, darlin’.” Large, calloused hands stilled hers as the voice sunk in. Her gaze drifted up tight, faded denim, cupping and hugging every inch of muscular thighs to a silver belt buckle. A dark T-shirt covered flat abs with just a hint of ripple and the pecs of a well-sculpted man. She [...]

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Goal update ~ half way

It’s June, half-way through the year and I thought a good time for goals update (especially in light of various challenges going on). My 2009 goals that I set are: ~ Finish two books.(I have well over 20 open WIPs to choose from so it’s not like I have a lack of ideas to choose [...]

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Quick tidbit: Symbols

In my version of Microsoft Word there are 2 ways to insert the copyright, etc. symbol:   From the top menu, “Insert” then “Symbol” then choose the copyright symbol or select from a few dozen others (registered, trademark, etc.)   or (for a quick reference):   Ctl+Alt+C=©    Copyright Ctl+Alt+R=®    Registered Ctl+Alt+T=™    Trademark   **But warning**…if you hit [...]

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Track Changes and Comments

  The “official” Microsoft Word 2003 version:   Track changes while you edit     Open the document you want to revise. On the Tools menu, click Track Changes. When the Track Changes feature is enabled, TRK appears on the status bar (status bar: A horizontal bar at the bottom of the screen that displays information [...]

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