I snagged this from Jaci Burton who snagged it from Larissa Ione. Too funny to pass up.
1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current street name)
Ginger Turnberry
2. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of middle name)
JJo -- my middle name only has 2 letters!
3. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
Purple Cat
4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
Jo Maryville
5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name, first 2 letters of mom’s maiden)
HanJaHo
6. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The”, your favorite color, favorite drink)
The Purple Strawberry Dacquiri
7. NASCAR NAME: (the first name of your grandfathers)
Joseph Aud
8. FUTURISTIC NAME: (the name of your favorite perfume/cologne and the name of your favorite kind of shoes)
Beautiful Flipflops
9. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother & father’s middle name)
Jane Lynn
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
Monday Meme
| You Belong in San Francisco |
 You crave an eclectic, urban environment. You're half California, half NYC. You're open minded, tolerant, and secretly think you're the best. People may dismiss you as a hippie, but you're also progressive, interesting, and rich! |
Monday, July 9, 2007
It's Official -- I'm Crazy!
I signed up for Alison Kent's 70 Days of Sweat. There are several projects on my list, and because I'm a short writer, they all equal up to a little over 80,000 words.
Now, I understand the goal is to write 4-6 pages per day. Even in a zone, I've never done this. Perhaps I'm cheating, but I'm using these 70 days because I need a good Kick in the Ass when it comes to my writing. If I write on these projects consistently, maybe even complete a couple, I'll be mega happy.
FFP -- 20K
AP -- 20K
RoR -- 25K
??? -- less than 5K
RM -- 5K
TI -- 12K
Now, I understand the goal is to write 4-6 pages per day. Even in a zone, I've never done this. Perhaps I'm cheating, but I'm using these 70 days because I need a good Kick in the Ass when it comes to my writing. If I write on these projects consistently, maybe even complete a couple, I'll be mega happy.
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Not Going to RWA? No problem!!
Not going to Nationals? Don't worry...Romance Divas is doing the next best thing!
Romance Divas announces the first annual "Not Going to Nationals Cyber Conference" from July 11-15, right on the forum. Best of all, it's FREE!
Just register for Romance Divas--membership is free, you just need to sign up!
www.romancedivas.com
If you have trouble with registration email night.diva.maria (at) gmail (dot) com
There will be workshops, Q&As, and giveaways each day. All you have to do is participate!!!!
Schedule:
July 11:
Workshop: PC Cast and Kristin Cast (topic TBA)PCCast.net
Q&A: Erotic romance with Portia da Costa and Madelynne Ellis PortiaDaCosta.com
MadelynneEllis.com
July 12:
Workshop: Book Signing 101: Tips to Help Make your Signing a Success by Jackie Kessler JackieKessler.com
Q&A: Legal Issues for Writers by Amanda Brice AmandaBrice.com
July 13:
Workshop: What to Expect After You Sign the Contract by Marley Gibson MarleyGibson.com
Q&A: TBA (either with an agent from the Larsen-Pomada Agency or a panel on multi-cultural romance)
July 14:
Workshop: Sasha White (topic TBA) Sasha White
Q&A: How To Write Both YA and Adult Romance by Berta Platas BertaPlatas.com
July 15:
Workshop: Trim That Fatty Writing! by Rhonda Stapleton RhondaStapleton.net
Q&A: TBA (either with an agent from the Larsen-Pomada Agency or a panel on multi-cultural romance)
We also have loads of great giveaways, including books, critiques, coaching, and more!
Romance Divas announces the first annual "Not Going to Nationals Cyber Conference" from July 11-15, right on the forum. Best of all, it's FREE!
Just register for Romance Divas--membership is free, you just need to sign up!
www.romancedivas.com
If you have trouble with registration email night.diva.maria (at) gmail (dot) com
There will be workshops, Q&As, and giveaways each day. All you have to do is participate!!!!
Schedule:
July 11:
Workshop: PC Cast and Kristin Cast (topic TBA)PCCast.net
Q&A: Erotic romance with Portia da Costa and Madelynne Ellis PortiaDaCosta.com
MadelynneEllis.com
July 12:
Workshop: Book Signing 101: Tips to Help Make your Signing a Success by Jackie Kessler JackieKessler.com
Q&A: Legal Issues for Writers by Amanda Brice AmandaBrice.com
July 13:
Workshop: What to Expect After You Sign the Contract by Marley Gibson MarleyGibson.com
Q&A: TBA (either with an agent from the Larsen-Pomada Agency or a panel on multi-cultural romance)
July 14:
Workshop: Sasha White (topic TBA) Sasha White
Q&A: How To Write Both YA and Adult Romance by Berta Platas BertaPlatas.com
July 15:
Workshop: Trim That Fatty Writing! by Rhonda Stapleton RhondaStapleton.net
Q&A: TBA (either with an agent from the Larsen-Pomada Agency or a panel on multi-cultural romance)
We also have loads of great giveaways, including books, critiques, coaching, and more!
Monday, June 25, 2007
Monday Meme
I snagged this from Larissa Ione. Even though it's 10:30, I said, "Ooh, cake!"
(My m-i-l made banana pudding -- one of my all-time favorite desserts -- yesterday. Sans meringue even!)
(My m-i-l made banana pudding -- one of my all-time favorite desserts -- yesterday. Sans meringue even!)
| You Are Strawberry Cake |
 Fresh, sassy, and romantic. You're a total flirt, who never would turn down a sugary treat. Occasionally you're a bit moody - but you usually stay sweet! |
Monday, June 18, 2007
Rejections are Hard
Not just for authors.
When I, as an author, receive a rejection, I am upset. Not upset enough to write and tell that so-and-so editor she will rue the day she rejected me. I still record it in my handy-dandy submission log, give a little sigh, and (hopefully) move on to the next project.
Because I'm such a stickler for guidelines (read 'em, people!), I don't have several e-publishers looking at one manuscript at one time. I follow guidelines to the letter, and my fingernails pay the price until I receive word.
Take now, for instance.
There's a short story with my name (well, my pen name) on it in queue in an editor's inbox. The editor confirmed receipt with a short note that she'd get back in touch in July. July?!?! That's weeks from now. But, editors are people too.
I hate writing rejections. Rejection is just so...ugh. Especially when I like a story. Those are the worst rejections to write, in my opinion. And I feel like a complete and total P. O. S. by saying "it's not right for us at this time" which, in all honesty, is the truth.
So the next time you're cursing an editor to high heaven for rejecting you, take heart. Rejection ain't easy for anyone.
When I, as an author, receive a rejection, I am upset. Not upset enough to write and tell that so-and-so editor she will rue the day she rejected me. I still record it in my handy-dandy submission log, give a little sigh, and (hopefully) move on to the next project.
Because I'm such a stickler for guidelines (read 'em, people!), I don't have several e-publishers looking at one manuscript at one time. I follow guidelines to the letter, and my fingernails pay the price until I receive word.
Take now, for instance.
There's a short story with my name (well, my pen name) on it in queue in an editor's inbox. The editor confirmed receipt with a short note that she'd get back in touch in July. July?!?! That's weeks from now. But, editors are people too.
I hate writing rejections. Rejection is just so...ugh. Especially when I like a story. Those are the worst rejections to write, in my opinion. And I feel like a complete and total P. O. S. by saying "it's not right for us at this time" which, in all honesty, is the truth.
So the next time you're cursing an editor to high heaven for rejecting you, take heart. Rejection ain't easy for anyone.
Monday Meme
| What Your Favorite Color Purple Says About You: |
 Intuitive --- Seeking --- Creative Kind --- Self-Sacrificing --- Growth Oriented Strong --- Very Wise --- Rare |
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