Happy Monday All, How many of you are fans of weddings? I'm a huge fan. Some I like more than others. But I love wedding stuff. I always tell folks I'm a hopeless romantic. Not because I didn't find my "other half", but because it doesn't look like I'll ever quit being a romantic--not that I mind. If I wasn't sure I couldn't take the stress (let's face it, some brides get very emotional) I'd consider being a wedding consultant in some capacity. However, due to other responsibilities (personal and writing related) I don't see that avenue being explored anytime soon. Luckily for me, there's been times I've been able to lend my thoughts, experience, and joy of wedding-planning to people.  Caption Reads: May 8, 2004 marked the  beginning of my happily-ever-after with my wonderful husband.  I love him more NOW than I did then :-)  When I got married, I was so nervous about going over-budget I asked my mom about every,...

Happy Wednesday All, Whoo-hoo! Your good wishes, prayers, and positive thoughts have rendered an idea for a blog post! (Thank you, God!) This post has 2 sources to it. The first one is the book I'm currently reading (not yet reached 100 pages and there's over 400, so I can't say much about it, just that I'm intrigued and enjoying it) called Juliet by Anne Fortier.  The second one is my dear Critique Partner, Tess St. John's post on English History Authors Blog talking about Shakespeare sayings we still use (very good post, by the way, fascinating and fun!) Shakespeare is a favorite of mine. I've read so many of plays--I've also seen several on stage. I've studied several in high school (probably 10?) So anytime there's something with Shakespeare involved it always catches my attention. I don't know how many different Romeo & Juliet inspired books, plays, and ballets I've seen (oh the ballet is so beautiful!) I've seen ...

Happy Tuesday All, Hope everyone is having a good week so far. My week's been pretty good. I've gotten some editing done, so I'm happy about that. Okay, last night I just finished reading Lesley Livingston's book, Wondrous Strange . It's a YA novel (although, I don't see why grown up adults wouldn't enjoy it, seeing as how I, and several other adults I know, read YA and like them). Picture if you will, taking faerie lore, Shakespeare's A Mid-Summer's Night's Dream , add some paranormal elements, and romance and presto! You've got Lesley's book. Wondrous Strange was awesome. A real page turner. I had to know what was going to happen next. I really had a hard time putting this book down.  I'm practically chomping at the bit to read the second book, Darklight . It's different than a lot of things I've read...in the sense that it mixes fairies in a way I've not seen them. They might actually be dangerous creature...