What's Up Wednesday

This week...

My Current WIP (Work in Progress): Rewrote the scene I mentioned last week that I wanted to do from a different point of view. I didn't end up meeting with my critique partner as we both had something come up. This week I'm working on the remaining suggestions she made on chapters 4 through 8. 

Quote of the Week: "Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail." ~ Oprah Winfrey

What I'm Reading: I started reading Pie Hard by Kirsten Weiss last night. It's the third and latest book in the Pie Town mystery series. 

Random Thoughts: My god-daughter is graduating from high school this week. It seems like I was just at the hospital coaching her mom through the birth and now she's all grown up and will be off to college in a couple of months.

Random Photo of the Week:

                                                Enjoying a sunny afternoon.

What's Up Wednesday

This week...

My Current WIP (Work in Progress): I wrote two transitional scenes that were needed to make the story flow better. They didn't add a lot to the total page count, but I think they improved the story.

Quote of the Week:  "Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail." ~ Oprah Winfrey

What I'm Reading: I started reading Murder By The Book by Lauren Elliott last night. This is the first book in the Beyond The Page Bookstore mystery series. I haven't read anything by this author before, but am a big fan of the cozy mystery genre.

Random Thoughts: I read Good Luck With That by Kristan Higgins over this past weekend. The book stirred up a lot of controversy when it was first released, actually even before that, due to the content of the book. It deals with being female and overweight and how that weight affects three women's lives. I have been overweight at times in my life (like most women) and found myself identifying with some of the things the women feel and are subjected to because of their weight. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone.

Random Photo of the Week:

                                    The cats sharing the window and bird watching. 

What's Up Wednesday

This week...

My Current WIP (Work In Progress): I printed out the entire manuscript, all 356 pages of it, so I can easily move scenes around, mark areas that need more fleshing out, and see where I can add more romantic elements without them seeming to be forced.  

Quote of the Week: “When you focus on the goodness in your life, you create more of it.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

What I'm Reading: I'll be starting The Duke by Kerrigan Byrne tonight. I can't wait. I've loved all of Ms. Byrne's books I've read so far.

Random Thoughts:  One of the goals I'm considering in setting for 2018 is to attend a writing conference. It's been a few years since I've attended one.

Random Photo of the Week:

                               A loving moment between Somebody and Mrs. Green.

 

What's Up Wednesday

This week...

My current WIP (work in progress): I didn't get much accomplished last week. I ended up having to work extra hours at the day job. I'll be working extra hours this week too. I also need to make a card for my niece's baby shower this weekend.

Quote of the Week: "The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." ~ Oprah Winfrey

What I'm reading:  The Lady Travelers Guide to Scoundrels & Other Gentlemen by Victoria Alexander. I've been looking forward to reading this book.

Random Thoughts:  I try to make the cards I give for birthdays, the December holidays, baby/wedding showers, and such. While it can be time consuming (each card takes an average of 4 hours to make), I find it relaxing and I love seeing people's reactions to the cards.

Random Photo of the Week:

 Christmas ribbon on sale at a local craft store. While I understand why it's in the store so early - so crafters have time to get their holiday projects completed before Christmas actually arrives, I'm still not ready to see Christmas stuff in stores in August.

What's Up Wednesday

This week...

My current WIP (work in progress): I feel like I'm making real headway on the revisions. (Finally!) I think I'm on target to meet my goal of having them completed by the end of this month.

Quote of the Week: "When you focus on the goodness in your life, you create more of it." ~ Oprah Winfrey

What I'm reading: I'm just starting The Blind by Shelley Coriell. This is the third book in her Apostles series. I barely started The Spinster's Guide to Scandalous Behavior by Jennifer McQuiston but set it aside only because it's a library book and is due tomorrow. I didn't want to get too far into it and then not be able to finish it. I'm hoping I'll be able to renew it and have more time to read it.

Random things: It's been pretty warm in upstate NY. Temperatures have been in the mid 50's or higher for the past week or so which is about 20 degrees higher than normal. My tulips and hyacinths are starting to shoot up. No blossoms yet though. The bad news is it's supposed to snow this weekend. 

Random Photo of the Week:

                  Somebody helping get paper strips ready for a paper-mache project.