Monday Check In

Last week...

Writing Related:  I asked my cover artist to redo the cover for Honor Bound, the first book in my Echo Company series. She did minor tweaking, but I like it better than the previous cover. I'll be changing it out at the same time that Ivan's story, Broken Trust, is released in a couple of weeks or so. I'll put the revised cover down below under my Random Photo section so you can check it out. Let me know what you think.

Motivational Quote: "If you keep working, keep striving, and try always to move forward a little bit with every job you do, you'll eventually make it." ~ Cass Elliot

What I'm Reading: I'm reading Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristan Higgins. I should finish it tonight.

Random Things:  School starts next week here in upstate NY. I always feel like it's a good time for a fresh start so I'm taking this week to look over my goals, personal and writing related, and seeing where I stand at this point in the year. I know I'm behind in a couple of areas so I'm going to try and set up some new processes to get me back on track. 

Random Photo:

                     Here's the new cover of Honor Bound that I mentioned above.
  

Monday Check In

Last week...

Writing Related:  I wrote the blurb for Ivan's story last week and let it sit for a bit. I'm going to look at it again with fresh eyes this week. I'm also going to send it out to a couple of people to get their opinion. I have a hard time writing blurbs. I think it's harder write them than actually writing the book. 

Motivational Quote:  "First of all, be serious about it!" ~ Gerardus 'T Hooft

What I'm Reading:  I started reading The Bodyguard by Katherine Center yesterday. 

Random Things:  Last Monday I posted the temperatures last week were supposed to be in the mid 60's or lower by the end of the week so I planned on doing some baking. Well by the time Thursday and Friday arrived, the forecast had changed to 82 degrees on Thursday and 86 degrees on Friday. Needless to say, I didn't do any baking. I'll just have to wait until the cooler weather does set in. 

Random Photo:

                             A pretty cool looking carrot from my brother's garden. 

 

Monday Check In

Last week...

Writing Related:  Ivan's story is done and off to my editor for one last look through. This week I'm going to nail down the final version of the story summary (blurb) for the back cover.

Motivational Quote: "And though hard be the task, keep a stiff upper lip." ~ Phoebe Cary

What I'm Reading: I'm reading Murder at the Christmas Cookie Bake-Off by Darci Hannah. This is the second book in the Beacon Bakeshop mystery series.

Random Things: This week the forecasted temperatures from Wednesday onward are 68 degrees and lower. I'm trying to decide if I want to bake bread, or even better, cookies during the cool spell. I do miss baking so I'm sure I'll make something. I just need to decide on what to make.

Random Photo:

                                Celebrating being finally done with Ivan's story.
                           

Monday Check In

Last week...

Writing Related: Augh! I didn't finish Ivan's story last week like I'd hoped, but I definitely will have it completed by the end of this week.

Motivational Quote: "You can do anything you set your mind to, but it takes action, perseverance, and facing your fears." ~ Gillian Anderson

What I'm Reading: I started reading Right Behind Her by Melinda Leigh last night. It's the fourth book in the Bree Taggert series.

Random Things: I try really hard not to complain about how hot and humid it is in the summer because I absolutely hate the winter season. That being said, I'm wishing we'd have fewer 90 plus degree days. It was 91 degrees on Saturday, 92 degrees yesterday and the forecast is saying it will be at least 90 degrees today all with high humidity. I'd like a week or so with the temperatures in the 70's.

Random Photo:

                  Somebody hogging the fan trying to cool off along with the rest of us.
 

  

Monday Check In

Last week...

Writing Related: Unless something goes completely off the rails, I should finish Ivan's story by the end of this week. 

Motivational Quote:"Little steps each day until it's done." ~ Rob Hill, Sr.  I may have posted this quote a few weeks ago, but it's still appropriate as I'm working on the last 35 pages or so to get Ivan's story done.

What I'm Reading: I started All The Pretty Girls by JT Ellison this past weekend. It's the first book in the Taylor Jackson series.

Random Things: I posted last week about coming across a recipe for a Twix ice cream pie and needing a reason to make it. I think I might make it to celebrate finally, finally, finally finishing Ivan's story.

Random Photo:

                                        Birthday card I made for my sister.