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Raise Your Hand if You've Been There, Seen That - Friday, September 30th 2005 7:30 AM
I know I said I wasn't going to blog until the evening, but this one won't sap my time and creative energy. Just sharing something one of my sisters sent me. John...
A Piece of History - A Piece of my Dreams - Thursday, September 29th 2005 1:24 PM
Must. Have. This. Desk. (click here to view) You don't understand. One of my very first goals (I couldn't have been more than ten) was to sit in the chair next to this...
Grisham and Me - Wednesday, September 28th 2005 6:22 PM
No, John Grisham and I are not friends. We've never met. I haven't read one of his books (yet) although I have seen several of the movies adapted from his books. Whether you...
The W&F Directive, John Le Carre, and Jennifer Cruise - Tuesday, September 27th 2005 5:09 PM
Did the title of this post intrigue you? Wondering what one has to do with the other? Well, I'll tell you.  All three of these things--the W&F directive, John Le...
Willpower and Focus - Monday, September 26th 2005 8:17 AM
I had a fantastic day yesterday. Thank you to everyone who expressed their warm wishes!! Today, it's back to business.  Today, I am determined to write at least five...
My One and Only Love - Sunday, September 25th 2005 7:21 AM
Steve and Beth thirteen years ago today! Happy anniversary, my love!
Banned Books Banner - Saturday, September 24th 2005 12:14 PM
A very special thank you to Kelly, The Library Diva, who emailed me the above Banned Books banner. Apparently, she's a whiz in Photo Shop! She also told me to feel...
Freedom of Expression - Saturday, September 24th 2005 7:09 AM
“Banned Books Week (BBW) celebrates the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one’s opinion even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular and...
Banned Books Week - Hear Me Roar - Friday, September 23rd 2005 7:35 AM
When I got to work (the library) yesterday, I noticed a stack of new bookmarks on the front desk.  READ BANNED BOOKS - It's Your Freedom We're Talking...
Hawking my Wares - Thursday, September 22nd 2005 7:40 AM
     I used to be a PR wiz. Well, at least I was aggressive. Maybe PR-dynamo is a better word. Except now, I have fizzled to PR-dweeb. Meaning, I didn’t...
Shaking Up my Blog World (read: Procrastinating) - Wednesday, September 21st 2005 7:48 AM
It was part research, part fascination. Okay. And maybe part procrastination. But let's focus on the first two.  I've been a professional entertainer a lot...
I Choose To Believe - Tuesday, September 20th 2005 7:22 AM
I've been working hard on my WIP. You wouldn't know it by page count. I think I've written a total of ten pages in two weeks. That's not good considering I have a...
Lights, Camera, Action! - Monday, September 19th 2005 7:43 AM
You know, I've always wanted to write a movie. I think I'm onto a winner and all I had to do was plug a few key point into Plot-o-matic. I knew there was a secret to...
Daily Rituals - Sunday, September 18th 2005 12:41 AM
It's 12:40am. I have officially missed a day of posting. That doesn't happen too often.  Blogging each morning has become part of my daily ritual. It's the one thing I...
Beyond the Happily-Ever-After - Friday, September 16th 2005 7:13 AM
Taylor suggested a topic for today: What books we read outside of the romance genre. We can do that. You may also want to hop over to PBW. On 9/14, she asked...
Style and Confidence Tips - Thursday, September 15th 2005 2:14 PM
The past couple of days we've been discussing style--clothes, hair--and self-confidence. Read the previous two posts to catch up. I particularly enjoyed hearing from other...
Taking Risks - Wednesday, September 14th 2005 8:18 AM
   We’ve been discussing personality and style. Dressing the part. Creating an illusion, an image, and confidence through role-playing. Let's move away from...
Personality and Style - Tuesday, September 13th 2005 8:31 AM
     In response to yesterday's post, Anna wrote: “I suppose the hardest part is knowing what look to go for. Showgirl or softball team - the 'look'...
Dress It, Be It - Monday, September 12th 2005 7:08 AM
     I’m currently working on the first installment of The Chameleon Chronicles. The heroine, Evie, has a background similar to mine. She’s a variety...
You Are Not Forgotten - Sunday, September 11th 2005 8:32 AM
 In memory of victims of 9/11.
I'd Like to Order Another One of Those Days, Please - Sunday, September 11th 2005 6:56 AM
Yesterday was full of pleasant surprises.  #1  The two women in charge of the slot tournament were unbelievably nice and laid back. The pressure on key...
A Peek into My World - Saturday, September 10th 2005 7:17 AM
Today I'm emceeing a slot tournament at Trump Taj Mahal. I've emceed slot tourneys before, just not at Taj. I'm not sure if the tournaments are handled by special events or...
Sleepy Pants - Friday, September 9th 2005 8:28 AM
Sure. Now they sleep. During a respectable daylight hour when they should be romping. That's because they're tuckered out from all the romping they've been doing every day for...
Happy Pants - Thursday, September 8th 2005 6:45 AM
In light of my two posts yesterday, I'm counting my blessings.  Just now there's much to celebrate in my professional life.  In the last five days...
Lucky Pants - Wednesday, September 7th 2005 6:26 PM
I'm over being cranky (see previous post). Stupid to be cranky when I am so very fortunate. I should be counting my blessings instead of stressing over the small...