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10 Writing-Related Confessions

6/22/2016

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Some of these are embarrassing, but since they were included in a blog challenge, I'm going to grin and bear it. 
  1. I probably have at least 25 uncompleted novels.
  2. I have started writing books I know I'll never complete.
  3. I used to write fan fiction for Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.  (Don't judge me. LOL)
  4. The heroes and heroines in my books are always based on celebrities (at least physically).
  5. I never loved writing erotic romance and was glad when I decided to stop.
  6. I used to write poetry. It wasn't very good, but I wrote it.
  7. I've written songs, and I still make some up as I'm driving.
  8. I still love writing cards and notes by hand.
  9. I never liked writing books by hand.
  10. But my 1st book was over 300 handwritten pages. 
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A Must-Have Book for Budgeting

6/20/2016

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If you need help with budgeting or need to find a way to get your financial house in order, pick up a copy of Nicole Lapin's book, Rich Bitch-A Simple 12-Step Plan for Getting Your Financial Life Together...Finally. While the title might be off-putting to some, and there is some strong language inside, this is the best book I've found to help understand everything from a 401(k) to investing. Nicole uses easy, understandable terms so that you don't have to be a financial planner to understand any of it. With real-life testimony, her advice simply makes sense. 

Click on the image, and the link will take you to Amazon where you can get it almost three dollars cheaper than you can in a bookstore where I got my copy! 

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10 Day Blog Challenge: 2 Pictures That Describe My Day Today

6/15/2016

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My day was filled with joy (image on the right) and peace (image on the left). I added the book because I know I'll be reading before the day is over. I hope you will, too, and I hope your day was just as joyful as mine! 
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10 Day Blog Challenge: 3 Things to Do on a Rainy Day

6/14/2016

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I love rainy days, but my favorites are rainy nights. So even though this post is supposed to be about days, I'm choosing to share what I do on rainy nights, besides write. 
  1. Bake. I love to spend time in the kitchen, backing cupcakes or brownies while the rain is pouring down. There's just something about the scent of something wonderful baking and the sound of rain that soothes me.
  2. Work on crafts. Right now, I'm working with clay pots, painting them and using them for different things other than for plants. 
  3. Then, of course, there's Netflix. I love to get lost in a show I've never seen or catch up on episodes I've missed of a favorite program while the rain is pouring down. Usually, I have a cup of coffee, and my cat is curled up at my feet. 
​So that's it. What do you like to do on a rainy night? 

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10 Day Blog Challenge: 4 Ideas for Perfect Vacations for Me

6/13/2016

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I've previously written about places I wanted to go, but this was a bit of a twist. It's more about things I'd want to do on vacation, well, except for the cruise one. I love cruises and could go on one every six months. There's just something peaceful about sitting on the deck watching the ocean as the ship pushes through the water. 

​So what are some of your favorite things to do on vacation? 
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Blog Challenge: Day 6-6 Things I Wish I'd Never Done

6/12/2016

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We all have regrets in life. I'm happy to say that, for the most part, I'm now living my life without them. However, over the years, I've had several. Here they are in no particular order.

1.  I allowed someone to talk me out of joining the Air Force when I was nineteen. I've always regretted not taking that opportunity.
2.  I wish I hadn't waited to so long to buy my first house. I kept putting it off for no reason other than I just didn't want the upkeep. Now I try not to think about all the money I threw away on renting.
3.  I shouldn't have gotten a credit card when I was eighteen. I didn't know how to spend money, and it took me ten years to pay off that card! 
4.  I wish I'd not been so easily swayed when I was a teenager and others were deciding my path in life. 
5.  I wish I'd never given my heart to someone who didn't really want it.
6.  I wish I'd never co-signed for a car with someone. Needless to say, that was a hard lesson learned. Another debt it too, me a long time to pay off. 

So what about you? What regrets do you have? ​
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Blog Challenge Day 5: 5 Things That Scare Me

6/12/2016

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  1. This world we're living in
  2. Horror movies
  3. Screams that come out of nowhere
  4. Strange sounds in the middle of the night
  5. Category 3 and above hurricanes

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Blog Challenge: Day 4-Seven Things That Cross My Mind a Lot

6/10/2016

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  1. My faith
  2. My goals in life
  3. My friends
  4. Health
  5. The future
  6. New book ideas
  7. Writing
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Blog Challenge: Day 3-Eight Words to Describe Me

6/9/2016

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  1. Outgoing
  2. Opinionated 
  3. Driven
  4. Dedicated
  5. Loyal
  6. Witty
  7. High-maintenance 
  8. Sarcastic
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Blog Challenge Day 2: Nine Things About Me

6/8/2016

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  1. I wear my hair short so it's easier to fix in the mornings.
  2. I prefer to wear 3-4 inch heels because I'm short.
  3. I prefer skirts to pants.
  4. I recently started crafting with clay pots.
  5. I now write for Movie Pilot.com because I enjoy writing about my favorite television shows and movies.
  6. I am a night owl. It isn't unusual for me to go to bed at four in the morning. 
  7. I am officially addicted to PACT water.
  8. Winter is my favorite season.
  9. There are only three television shows I watch at the exact time they air. Otherwise, I DVR everything. 
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      • Killer Diamonds
      • Letters to Laura
      • Thirty Days Late
      • The Gangster's Daughter
      • Trusting the Law
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      • Keep Our Souls
      • Share Our Souls
      • Souls Divided
      • Still Hungry for Your Love
      • The Spirit Series
      • Unite Our Souls
      • Vampire Cursed
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      • Sweet Poison
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