Feels good

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

I had an idea for a paranormal that's been nagging me since July to be written. After I turned in a new legal suspense proposal, I decided it was time to indulge. After doing a ton of research [natch!], I ripped through the proposal and synopsis and sent it to my agent on Tuesday. She liked what she saw and sent out queries to a number of publishers, and so far 4 editors have asked to see the chapters...this really makes me feel good after watching Bombshell fold. Now does this mean a sale? Heck no, but I had a blast writing the proposal and it's gratifying that there is at least initial interest. Publishing is a process of one step at a time. :) Carol

The joy of researching

Saturday, January 13, 2007

Along with my web meister, I'm working on a myspace page. As I was composing the general interest section, I realized that one of my personal joys of writing is the research. I love exploring new places and trivia to weave intriguing bits of information into my books.

Take SHADOW LINES. I ended up with 4 reams of paper, not to mention the personal memories I drew on from my 1999 trip to Italy. I learned about the Cathars, the Black Madonna, and Spanish flu and added to my 'travels' Ponferrada, Barcelona and Vienna. I explored the paranormal world of post cognition and empaths. Pretty cool. I may have wandered across these topics here and there, but making a story idea come to life brings me in contact with such fascinating information. :) Carol

Bombshell Wake on eharlequin

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

T'is very sad. The last Bombshells are out. Eharlequin is holding a 'wake' where everyone can post their thoughts about this fabulous line with an all too short of a life. Sigh, Carol http://community.eharlequin.com/webx?50@733.S6cKav25Yqx.2@.4a83ec76

eHarlequin.com Community - ~*~ Bombshell Wake ~*~

President Ford

Monday, January 1, 2007

One of the biggest thrills I've had was seeing President Ford in person at the Republican Presidential Convention in the 1990's in Houston, Texas. For me, God blessed our country when Gerald R. Ford became President. He was the right man at the right time for the right job. His humanity and spirit of bipartisanship along with Betty Ford's strength and courage inspired me then and continue to resonate with me even though I left politics in order to pursue my dream of writing.

While it grieves me that the day job will keep me from viewing the funeral services as they occur, I will have a tape recording the proceedings.

My heart goes out to Betty Ford and the family during this difficult time, but I know that President Ford is slapping God on the shoulder and telling him a joke. He was one of the best. Carol

Happy New Year!!!!

Sunday, December 31, 2006

May everyone have a Happy and Safe New Year!!! Maddie and Carol

Hohoho

Thursday, December 28, 2006

Maddie here as Carol's been so-o-o-o busy with parties, work and the holiday season. We've just returned from visiting Carol's sister and brother-in-law in Montgomery, Alabama. Carol's nephew also drove down from Cincinnati for Xmas. We had a grand time despite the fact that Carol's sister kept her two cats under wraps for the entire visit. I would have liked a nice chase or two. Because the weather was yucky for a good part of the time, I didn't get to visit the park to chase the ducks like I did last year. However, I got a nifty water fountain for Xmas along with several yummy treats. Of course, Carol had me wear this 'necklace'. Sigh. What a pup has to do to make her human smile. I hope everyone had a very Merry! Maddie.

Xmas preparation

Wednesday, December 6, 2006

For some reason, I'm really running behind on Xmas preparations this year. This past weekend I did decorate the outside of the house. I'm starting to 'step' back the decorations. Last year I almost fell off a ladder while trying to wrap lights around a palm tree so this year's motto was if I couldn't reach by tippy-toes, it didn't get lights. However, I'm pleased with the results. Last night I ordered my calendars with photos from Vermont so fingers crossed that the calendars will come out great. Then I also ordered Xmas photo cards and picked them up today. I'm letting everyone have a sneak peek as the photo I used is posted below. I'm taking a break from the Xmas tonight to work on my contest entries for SHADOW LINES; t'is the season for the contests for published authors with 2006 releases. :) Carol