Hope you'll join me. They are planning all sorts of prizes. Should be fun.
Friday, August 19, 2016
My LASR guest post #LASR_Anniv
My post for the LASR Anniversary is scheduled and should be live today. You can access my post here.
Sunday, August 14, 2016
#SundaySnippet from A Noble Sacrifice
Thought I'd revisit one of my older books. It's Eppie time and I won the Eppie for the 2008 Science Fiction Futuristic Romance section with this story. A Noble Sacrifice.
relationship. Had she finally accepted Fate’s plan for them? Surely, she
didn’t expect their relationship to remain the same.
“No!” A panicked expression fell across her features. “You’re my
no sexual claim upon her body. As slave, he would be with her always,
but on her terms. His brows creased, and he took a step toward her.
and pointing it at his neck. “Please. I don’t want to hurt you in front of
your clan.”
manner, he would make his claim. She would forgive his
highhandedness once she learned not to fear him.
“You lie.” Joyelle held the controller higher. “You’d serve your
brother’s clan before you serve mine.”
Tared didn’t understand her illogical reasoning. She didn’t want
to give him up, yet she still professed a fear of the physical side of
arelationship. Had she finally accepted Fate’s plan for them? Surely, she
didn’t expect their relationship to remain the same.
“Should you wish it, I will claim you for mate before all these
witnesses.” He nodded toward his brethren.
“No!” A panicked expression fell across her features. “You’re my
It dawned on him then what motivated her reasoning. She
didn’t want to be alone. She wanted a man by her side, but one withno sexual claim upon her body. As slave, he would be with her always,
but on her terms. His brows creased, and he took a step toward her.
“’Tis time you learned I’m more than a slave.”
“Not another step.” The controller trembled between her
fingers. She steadied it by wrapping both hands about the small boxand pointing it at his neck. “Please. I don’t want to hurt you in front of
your clan.”
He ignored her order and took another step. Perhaps it was
best he show the Verside the spark that flowed between them. In thismanner, he would make his claim. She would forgive his
highhandedness once she learned not to fear him.
“No!” She pushed the button on the controller.
Saturday, August 13, 2016
So Frustrated with #Google and #Blogger right now.
This is me venting.
Google just made me so frustrated I could spit nails. Really? What's up with blogger forcing me to get them a telephone number. I hate giving my number to anyone that I don't know and especially a huge entity like Google or Blogger. Anyone else have issues with getting into blogger?
Seriously frustrated. It took me 2 hours. Here's the scenario.
"There something wrong with the way you've logged in. We need to verify you. Please enter a telephone number so we can text."
Because I'm stubborn, I elected to punch the button that said "ask a different question" which then prompted the question on what month and what date I started my blog. Well, sorry for not remember dates for something like that. Seriously, who remembers that kind of info? So I punched the button that said I could request help from Google which then asked for the password I last remembered which I put in and then the email associated with the account. I plug that in and it says I've received a verification code to use. I check my email, use the code and plug it in only to get a message that says something like, "Nope, sorry, we can't verify it's you right now".
So then I go to Blogger help. There's no contact info anywhere for getting any serious help. Instead, it asks me the problem and gives me a few choices which includes can't get into my blog. Then leads me to a page that starts the whole process over again. I repeat the steps I did previously with the same message.
So then I go to the forum only it won't let me post my query because ------ yep, I'm not logged into Google. Oh right, I can't be verified. So why offer the option if you aren't going to allow it to work. Yep, not a happy Google/Blogger user right now.
So yeah, now Google has my number. I better not see an increase in spam calls. I get about 1 a week but that's plenty for me.
Google just made me so frustrated I could spit nails. Really? What's up with blogger forcing me to get them a telephone number. I hate giving my number to anyone that I don't know and especially a huge entity like Google or Blogger. Anyone else have issues with getting into blogger?
Seriously frustrated. It took me 2 hours. Here's the scenario.
"There something wrong with the way you've logged in. We need to verify you. Please enter a telephone number so we can text."
Because I'm stubborn, I elected to punch the button that said "ask a different question" which then prompted the question on what month and what date I started my blog. Well, sorry for not remember dates for something like that. Seriously, who remembers that kind of info? So I punched the button that said I could request help from Google which then asked for the password I last remembered which I put in and then the email associated with the account. I plug that in and it says I've received a verification code to use. I check my email, use the code and plug it in only to get a message that says something like, "Nope, sorry, we can't verify it's you right now".
So then I go to Blogger help. There's no contact info anywhere for getting any serious help. Instead, it asks me the problem and gives me a few choices which includes can't get into my blog. Then leads me to a page that starts the whole process over again. I repeat the steps I did previously with the same message.
So then I go to the forum only it won't let me post my query because ------ yep, I'm not logged into Google. Oh right, I can't be verified. So why offer the option if you aren't going to allow it to work. Yep, not a happy Google/Blogger user right now.
So yeah, now Google has my number. I better not see an increase in spam calls. I get about 1 a week but that's plenty for me.
Long and Short Reviews 9th Anniversary Party. #LASR_anniv
I am going to be a small part of the celebration for Long and Short Reviews 9th Anniversary Party! Please make plans to join them. They will be giving away a $100 Amazon/BN GC – along with smaller Amazon GCs, publisher GCs, books, ebooks, and author swag! There will be dozens of winners). http://www.longandshortreviews.com
I prepared a blog post for the event but I don't have a direct URL yet. Will keep you all posted. In the meantime, mark your calendars for August 15 - 26. Come join the fun.
Friday, August 12, 2016
Health Issues related to Writing
New writers beware, writing does come with some risks. :-) Okay, this is not to be doom and gloom and no, I'm not sick, but I have noticed changes in my health mostly due to my long hours spent on the computer so I thought I'd outline them here as a warning for others to take precautions.
1. Posture. I used to have really good posture, a trait I acquired from four years of choir where we were required to sit up straight and on the edge of our seat. Alas, hours bent over the computer have caused me to be lazy with my posture. To rectify this, I'm trying to do stretch exercises. I'm also going to be looking into Yoga. Mainly, I just need to train myself to be more aware of the situation.
2. Dry eyes. So I go to my optometrist and ask her about the fact that my eyes burn a lot. She put some sort of dye in them and then asked me to blink. The moisture on a normal eye evaporates in about 10 - 11 seconds. The moisture on mine evaporated in 2. People who stare at the screen for long periods of time, tend to not blink as often as they should and eventually, this will lead to dry eye. So now, I try to force myself to blink more often when I'm on the computer. I also put ointment in my eyes and I take a daily supplement of fish oil made especially for eye health. So far, I think my eyes are getting better but still....
3. Blood clots. I don't know if I have blood clots yet, but I know that sitting for hours on end can lead to blood clots in the legs. Now that I'm out in the country, I try to get up every 30 minutes, go outside, and walk around for a few minutes. My husband got a computer stand for his desk that allows him to stand when he works. I've been considering this but I'm not sure I could type so well standing.
4. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Nope, I don't have this but my mom got it. She used to type a lot. In fact, she could type over 70 words per minute on a standard typewriter while carrying on a conversation. Me? I'm happy to type 40 words per minute on a keyboard. There's no real prevention for this but again, they say frequent breaks help and not working in a cold environment.
I'm sure there are more but this is a good start to a list. For those of you new to writing, seriously, it's okay to take frequent breaks. Also, go outside and get some sun. Lack of vitamin D is also not good for you.
1. Posture. I used to have really good posture, a trait I acquired from four years of choir where we were required to sit up straight and on the edge of our seat. Alas, hours bent over the computer have caused me to be lazy with my posture. To rectify this, I'm trying to do stretch exercises. I'm also going to be looking into Yoga. Mainly, I just need to train myself to be more aware of the situation.
2. Dry eyes. So I go to my optometrist and ask her about the fact that my eyes burn a lot. She put some sort of dye in them and then asked me to blink. The moisture on a normal eye evaporates in about 10 - 11 seconds. The moisture on mine evaporated in 2. People who stare at the screen for long periods of time, tend to not blink as often as they should and eventually, this will lead to dry eye. So now, I try to force myself to blink more often when I'm on the computer. I also put ointment in my eyes and I take a daily supplement of fish oil made especially for eye health. So far, I think my eyes are getting better but still....
3. Blood clots. I don't know if I have blood clots yet, but I know that sitting for hours on end can lead to blood clots in the legs. Now that I'm out in the country, I try to get up every 30 minutes, go outside, and walk around for a few minutes. My husband got a computer stand for his desk that allows him to stand when he works. I've been considering this but I'm not sure I could type so well standing.
4. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Nope, I don't have this but my mom got it. She used to type a lot. In fact, she could type over 70 words per minute on a standard typewriter while carrying on a conversation. Me? I'm happy to type 40 words per minute on a keyboard. There's no real prevention for this but again, they say frequent breaks help and not working in a cold environment.
I'm sure there are more but this is a good start to a list. For those of you new to writing, seriously, it's okay to take frequent breaks. Also, go outside and get some sun. Lack of vitamin D is also not good for you.
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