The God that is Joss Whedon

For all you fans still in mourning over the loss of Buffy, Angel, and Serenity (now--ha ha, something for you Seinfeld fans too), Joss's new project is on the web and available for your viewing pleasure:

Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

Many thanks to my brother for pointing me at it. I haven't had time to digest every second, so if it sucks...blame him! Otherwise, enjoy :)

New Cover

The Wild Rose Press has redone their rosette covers, which means I get something new and pretty to play with!

If you'd like a fast, feel-good, summer read, pick up this Vintage story HERE.

My To Do List

Wedding Location - check
Invitations - check
Officiant - check
Catering - check
Setup - check
DJ - check
Photographer - check
Cake - half a check
Dress - check
Bridemaid's Gifts - check
Guestbook & Pen - check
Thank You cards - check
Registry - check
Program - half a check
Flowers - half a check
Favors - half a check
Get a new job - check
Put house up for sale - half a check
Pack all my worldly belongings after several trips to Goodwill - half a check
Move me and Stewie to Nashville - TBD

Yes, that's right my bloggy friends. I'm moving to Nashville! I will be transferring to AiTN and continuing the same position I currently hold, which, quite honestly, is an act of providence. But it has not escaped my attention that RWA National will be at the Opryland Hotel (yum) in the near future. So who needs a place to stay?

News @ 11

So yesterday I was home from work with the tail end of a sinus infection (no, wait, today is the tail end...or maybe tomorrow...) and I was napping with Stewie curled up beside me when I wake to this horrible noise.

A helicopter. Flying extremely low. Right overtop of the complex where I live. Over and over again. I open the curtains. Police man in full garb. With a LARGE dog. Going up to everyone's door. Fuzz are all over the place, but mostly in the back of the complex.

Since I look like hell, I don't stick my head out to see what up, but I get the lowdown from the neighborhood ladies later, on my morning walk with Stewie. Seems the renters down in "600" have been arrested for stealing things off the patio of another townhouse owner. I'm glad I have a fence, and yes, I use my security system. Because Stewie? Not so much a scary dog. He's more likely to attack with his long drooly tongue. Death by licking.

It's kinda nice to know all the attention for a couple of patio chairs, though. Wonder how much that cost?

A little annoucement

For those who read and care...life continues to change! I'm engaged to a wonderful man and we're planning an August wedding :) I'm in the middle of planning what we want to be a fun event at a really cool venue with our friends and family. There will be a move in the mix for one of us, but we're not sure who needs to pack their belongings just yet. Please send prayers and good thoughts our way as we try to make these kinds of decisions.

Stay tuned!

The Semi-Hiatus

Or Why I'm Not Blogging Much. I love a subtitle. First and foremost, this is a site to promote my writing. And since I have nothing in the pipeline to promote, there's nothing to post. I am still (randomly) working on the story set in ancient Rome, and hope to work on that this weekend. I'm not going away, I haven't stopped writing and don't plan to.

Aside from that, what can I say except life is changing? Y'all know about the pup. I love me some Stewie! I took him to the groomer's yesterday, and he was there for a while, so I came home to clean. I know, I know, but he's always there, right beside me, and loves both the broom and a towel, so...but I really missed him being right there. They don't tell you that puppies are A LOT of hard work, and they are, but it was nice to have that moment where I realized how much fun and love he'd brought into my life.

And he's not the only one. Real life romance is more exhilarating than any story. And more complicated than a spy novel. And more rewarding than reading your favorite straight through no matter how long it takes. And a bigger challenge than writing through block. I've got some other, wonderful things going on right now.

After all, if I didn't believe in love, I wouldn't be much of a romance writer, now would I?

Well, I did it...

I joined Dogster. I will not defend myself. I'm at the mercy of Stewie.

I did manage to finish chapter 12 of my WIP--a little more than halfway through. So it's still there, I just have to get motivated :)

New Interview!

Allie Boniface is a bestselling author of both romance and women's fiction--and today on her blog she's interviewing me! Please be sure to check out not only the interview, but Allie's great selection of books as well.

In other news... Stewie is moving right along, as puppies always do. He's doing the Petsmart training classes, and after four weeks he can sit, stay, lay down, and roll over. He's doing pretty well on a leash and really well with the crate training. Now, if he would just sleep ONE more hour a night, things would be perfect!

North Star Interview

Lest you think I'm doing NOTHING with writing, I did do an interview with the Rochester College North Star, which just came out in their February bulletin.

Rochester College is a liberal arts Christian college located in the Metro-Detroit area. I both went to school there for two years, and worked there for three years. Some of my very best friends are the friends I made there, and I'm happy to see their success. I'm also very flattered they felt my writing success was newsworthy. Hope you enjoy the interview!

Introductions

Ever have one of those days? No, not those days...did you ever get up one morning being one thing, and come home at the end of the day to find yourself in the middle of a different life? No? Well...although certain parts of that life left after a few days, one part stayed put. Meet Stewart Little, Scottie extrordiannaire.

I took Stewie to the vet this morning, and he was a Rock Star. He made the rounds from the receptionist to each of the four vets at the practice. How cute he is, how happy...which made me happy, too. He was a VERY good boy. Stewie has been keeping me busy, and on my toes. I've lived a certain, solitary life for many years. My last big change was buying my home, and before that, changing jobs seven years before.

But after a glimpse of something different, suddenly the status quo isn't enough. There are things I want that require change and growth. Things that I've been waiting, oh, eighteen years or so to find. I don't usually get so personal on my blog, so...ISN'T STEWIE CUTE???!!!