Heidi's Web Log

Hope

2007-04-26T14:07:00.000-05:00

I recently read a book called God on a Harley (c) Pcoket BooksISBN: 0-671-00278-3. This was the most inspiring book I have ever read! It is by Joan Brady and it is short, maybe 120 pages and filled with wisdom. This book is a MUST READ for everyone!!!!!!!! I highly recommend it, it will change your life. Thanks Joan Brady for the writing!

Here are the main elements of the book:

1. Do not build walls, for they are dangerous. Learn to transcend them.

2. Live in the moment, for each is precious and not to be squandered.

3. Take care of yourself, first and foremost.

4. Drop the ego. Be real. And watch what happens.

5. All things are possible all of the time.

6. Maintain Universal Flow. When someone gives, its an act of generosity to recieve. For in giving, there is something gained.

Slaine!

Heidi =)

Done

2007-04-26T13:00:00.001-05:00

After studying for a week. Making sure I understand Fluid and Electrolytes and how they work in IV solutions and which adds volume to the cells of the body, which is isotonic and which sends fluids from the blood vessells to the cells, I'm ready to be done.The final this morning was easier than I thought, but I'm superstitious and wont hold my breath until I see my final score. I'm also one of those students who calculates every percentage to see how high or low I can get on a test. Ahhh. I hate tests. HATE THEM!

The good news is the first part of nursing is done! The next starts May 7th and it will be Psych Nursing, Labor & Deliver, and Peds. I'm kind of nervous about peds, I dont want tohurt a child by giving them an injection. Im thrilled toexperience Labor and Deliver and hopeI can see a baby being born! As for Psych Nursing, I have both a bachelors and masters degree in Psychology so I'm kind of excited to apply what Ive learned over the years.

This class will gothrough summer, giving me a break between June 30 and August 13. So, I'll have my Bday off....GO AUG 3!!!I'm very big on celebrating my birthday! Go figure, I'm a Leo. Then we resume classes again and finish Nursing 201.....and go to Medical Surgical Nursing for 2 semesters and then on to m senior work.

Heidi =)

Pics

2007-04-25T11:01:00.002-05:00

****Cliffs of Moher, Ireland and Jamestown, Virginia USA PICS****

These pictures are of Jamestown from 2005.....this year it celebrates it's 400th anniversary. The Queen will be here in Virginia on May 4 to view Jamestown as the 1st English Settlement. I've been to both the Historic Part of Jamestown where they have a historic dig going on and to the new Jamestown Center. There are three ships...the Godspeed, Susan Constant, and I forget the name of the third. Each ship you can walk on and is an exact replica from the ships the colonists and Capt James Smith arrived on. They evern sail these ships on the bay once a year. The center is wonderful and they are dressed in period clothes and work on the center as if it was 400 years ago.

The other pictures were taken on Oct 13 2006 at the Cliffs of Moher on the west coast side of Ireland. The day there were taken was extremely windy and we were fearful to walk to the edge. On our return trip next year, we will venture closer and explore further. I hope you enjoy these pictures.

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi =)

Hope you enjoy my photos.....

Finals

2007-04-25T11:01:00.001-05:00

Ive been studying for my Nursing Final. I hate cumulative finals becasue there is so much to study. My philosphy is if you dont know it now, you wont learn it in a day. All I can do is review everything. I'm sure many of you know what I'm talking about.

When I earned my Masters degree in Psychology, everything was written. I'd have a 5-10 page paper due twice a week and a final paper of 50-80 pages. This developed my writing ability, and I'm thankful for that. The point is in Grad school we never had tests, just written work and projects which I loved! I hate tests and I have horrible test anxiety!

Next week is my break week between classes and I have a lot of work to do. I'm hoping to finish the revision, or at least the first draft of the revision during the week. I have alot of work ahead of me.

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi =)

LEO

2007-04-18T13:52:00.000-05:00

Yep, I am a LEO, I love the spotlight and leading people. I like attention. I am proud.....well to a point anyway. One of my best friend's who has been explaining astrology to me, and I find it fascinating. We looked up the moon phases at our birth, and I was born Aug 3, 1972 at the EXACT time of sunrise, making me like a 3rd degree Leo or maybe a 4th degree Im not positive , Ill explain more when I understand.

The moon was waning, or moving from full to new....growing dark again the day I was born. This means time for change, to change old patterns. My close friend on the other hand works as a wonderful spiritual advisor and psychic ( she is the most accurate psychic I've ever met) and she was born at the EXACT time of sunset, on a wanning moon, almost to the same degree as me. She was born July 3, and I, Aug 1. We have a close connection, that helps to explain our close freindship and communication.

What I'm trying to say is simple, astrology can be very simple or complicated depending on how you look at it, and it's not a proven science like chemistry, but it's INTERESTING. I write fantasy and paranormal novels, so this can add spice and connections between my characters.

JUST FYI INFO.........BLUE MOON.....

I also want to say the phrase "Once in a BLUE MOON"is an old pagan phrase. A true "BLUE MOON", only occurs every 3-5 years and it means there are 2 full moons within a lunar cycle. We have one in 2005, August I think it was. We have a BLUE MOON this JUNE.....June 1 and June 30 (fascinating its the very first and last day of the month), with the summer solstice or longest day of the year (sunlight) on June 21. This is traditionally known as the magickal day that the human world is able to fade or communicate and pass into the faery (or fairy) world.

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi

PS....I had my clinical pass/fail exam for nursing school today, and after a stressful day, I thrilled Im home. Thank God it's over. Hopefully, I'll know tommorrow how I did.

Shooting

2007-04-16T17:12:00.000-05:00

Today was a sad day here in Virginia. Most of us here know someone who atteneded or attends Va Tech in Blacksburg, VA. This university is tough to get into and a great school. I am deeply saddened by the shooting and death of 32 people. The world is a crazy place and you never know when your time will expire. My hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to the friends and family members of those who lost someone in the shooting today.

Heidi =)

Evanescence Concert

2007-03-31T12:11:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone!

I had a great time last night...except for the Mosh pit which somehow magickally emerged right next to me. I've been to quite a few concerts, but have never found myself in the middle of this. I hated being brutally pushed, and for the life of me, I can't figure out why grown men (no women, of course!) would jump into the air and body slam each other. This is silly to me. I don't understand it.

The concert was Chevelle, Finger Eleven, and of course....Evanescence. Chevelle and Evanecence were awesome. Amy Lee has a beautiful voice and her piano playing is fantastic. The way she combines her rocker attitude with classic piano and her beautiful voice her remarkable. Overall, I had alot of fun, besides the mosh pit and the drunk sailors who spilled a cup of beer down me becasue they were running around in circles like drunken idiots.....and I'm not joking. They truly were running around in circles....

If you get the chance....see Evanescene.....they are awesome. Just an FYI, I listen to them when I write.

Slainte!

Heidi

Blarney....Kiss the Blarney Stone....Gab some more

2007-03-29T10:49:00.000-05:00

Here Ye, My Eire Mates.....Kiss Blarney and join in gabbing with us!!! Yes, this is where you lay back and kiss the stone itself. Those of us with Irish ancestery (me), have to do it as a ritual....kidna silly....(here's a secret....I didnt kiss it. I already the gift of the gab....so totally true. But my next visit maybe I will, just to give me more gab...maybe that can convert to the gift of elequent writing...viola`...magick)
Slainte Cairde!
Heidi

Concerts!!!!!! Yeah!!

2007-03-29T10:48:00.001-05:00

Tommorrow night Im going to see my favorite band.....Evanescence. I LOVE them. If you havent seen Madonna's Confessions concert...its an AWESOME show, with lots of dancing and special effects, its the concert where she's on the cross....., another awesome concert is Duran Duran from Wembley in London.....I just love those guys!!!! Oh Yeah, cant forget the masters of metal...KISS is awesome in concert....what a show!!!!! The makeup! WOW. what concerts have you seen that you thought put on a good show? Def Leppard and Posion were awesome, and so was Godsmack....oh yeah....and Lord of the Dance=) Gotta Love the male Irish dancers......*Big Grin*

Slainte!

Heidi =)

New Poem for writers and more Ireland pictures...

2007-03-28T14:14:00.000-05:00

THE PHOTOS ABOVE ARE FROM BLARNEY CASTLE WHERE YOU CAN KISS THE FAMOUS BLARNEY STONE FOR THE GIFT OF GAB. I TOOK THESE ON OCT 16,2006. I AM EXTREMELY PROUD OF THE TOWER PICTURES BOTH IN BLACK AND WHITE AND COLOUR, BECAUSE I TOOK THOSE AND WILL SIZE THEM TO 8X10'S FOR MY LIVING ROOM (WHICH HAS PICTURES OF ALL THE PLACES WEVE TRAVELLED TOO) iM A TRAVEL NUT!!! SHARE YOUR TRAVEL STORIES WITH ME!. IF YOU LIKE THEM, CONTACT ME AND MAYBE WE CAN ARRANGE SOMETHING SO I CAN SEND YOU THE PICTURES TOO.

THE BLARNEY STONE WAS A HEFTY HIKE TO THE TOP, IVE ENCLOSED A PICTURE OF WHAT MOST OF THE STAIRS IN CASTLES ACROSS IRELAND LOOK LIKE AND THE TOP OF BLARNEY CASTLE WHERE THE STONE IS THAT YOU KISS (I HAVE MORE DETAILED PICS OF THE ACTUALLY BLARNEY STONE ILL POST LATER).

IMAGINE WALKING THOSE IN THE DARK WITH SLICK STONE AND FLAME TORCHES AND CRAPPY SHOES. I ACTUALLY SLID DOWN 4 STAIRS AND LET ME TELL YOU A THING OR TWO ABOUT SLIPPING ON STONE STAIRS, YOUR SORE FOR DAYS! IF NOT WEEKS! YOU HAVE TO CLIMB TO THE TOP TO KISS THE BLARNEY STONE, THEN LEAD BACKWARDS ON YOUR BACK TO KISS IT. THERE IS AN ATTENDANT WITH YOU.

QUICK STORY ABOUT BLARNEY CASTLE: THE OWNER OF BLARNEY KEPT THE ENGLISH FROM SEIZING HIS PROPERTY AND CASTLE HOME DURING THE TIME ENGLAND TRIED TO OVERTAKE THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND SO HE WOULD WRITE LONG, BEAUTIFUL LETTERS TO ENGLAND'S QUEEN ELIZABETH (I BELIEVE IT WAS QUEEN ELIZABETH, IF IM WRONG PLEASE LET ME KNOW) NOT THE CURRENT QUEEN, THIS WAS LIKE 1100) AND SHE WAS SO FLATTERED BY HIS WRITING THAT SHE NEVER TOOK THE CASTLE AND THATS HOW THE BLARNEY STONE GOT ITS NAME BECASUE IT'S OWNER KEPT THE CASTLE AND GROUNDS FROM HIS ELEQUENCE AND GIFT OF TALKING.

I'LL POST MORE FROM IRELAND LATER. IF YOU WOULD LIKE COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG, JAMESTOWN, CHARLESTON OR TO SEE MY VERY OWN GHOST PIC MY HUSBAND TOOK LEAVE A RESPONSE OR EMAIL ME: HCD@HEIDICDAHLQUIST.ORG (THIS ISNT CAP SENSITIVE)

SLAINTE CAIRDE (IRISH FOR CHEERS FREINDS) THERE ARE 2 KINDS OF GAELIC....IRISH AND SCOTTISH BUT THEY ARE VERY SIMILIAR.

PLEASE READ MY POEM BELOW, IT HAS BEEN PUBLISHED. SO ITS COPYRIGHTED, YOU NEED MY PERMISSION IF YOU WANT TO COPY IT

IN TIMES OF NEED

In times of need, I look to you.
To see your strength, your love.
You are there through everything calling me to rise above.
You are my strength, my hope,
my inspiration, the only one I need.
To conqueor life and fufill my writing dreams that only I dream.
(written and published by Heidi C. Dahlquist (c))

have a splendid evening mates,

Heidi =)

heres the pics that didnt post

2007-03-25T11:58:00.000-05:00

These picstures are from Bunratty Castle and Mc Gann's Pub near the Cliffs of Moher

Slainte!

Heidi

Random thoughts

2007-03-25T11:52:00.000-05:00

With St. Patrick's Day just a week or so ago, Ireland has been on my mind. Here are some more photos.

Happy St. Patty's Day!!!!!!

2007-03-17T18:28:00.000-05:00

HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY!!!

This and Halloween are my two favorite holidays. So, tonight in honor of St. Patrick and my Irish family who came to the USA in the 1760's from County Down, I say, SLAINTE (especially after I have a few drinks at the pub.....Blumers would be my drink of choice if they had it in the states or better yet....honey mead!)!!!! Thanks to them I have a great Irish heritage and after visiting Ireland last October, this St. Patrick's day has more meaning than before. One year I will venture to Ireland for St. Patricks Day and that will be a hoot. When I was there in October I did book research and when I go back next fall, I will do the same, but the country has heart and flavor. I love it. It feels like home. Everyone is so friendly and it's sop simple and peaceful.

Slainte Cairde!

PS....Oh yeah..I'm wearing my favorite tshirt I bought in Ireland today.....it says......"The Leprechans made me do it! hahaha.......thats right.....they did make me do it!
Heidi =)

Big Test and New Idea

2007-02-02T16:26:00.000-05:00

I have a huge nursing school test to study for this weekend and Im not looking forward to it. I also have decieded to switch the POV on book two becasue writing it in first person just wasnt putting the story line where I wanted it to be. Im also considering rewriting book one into third person POV....*sigh* thats A LOT of work.

I hope everyone has agreat superbowl weekend and dont party to hard!

Slainte!

Heidi

Busy

2007-01-31T20:13:00.000-05:00

Im sorry I havent posted much lately, shame on me! Ive had alot going on and between nursing school, a major car accident where I totalled my husbands car and hurt my back, and having surgery on Fri Jan 26, Ive been wiped out. I am starting to feel better though and thank God for that. Ive made the decision that after I finish my nightly nursing homework, Ill write a min of 2-4 pages. Im aiming for 3, but I'd like to give myself some room so I dont panic. Relaxation is the name of the game

I have a few small publishers who are interested in my book and Im thrilled about it, but its difficult to think everything through and make a good business decision. I eventually want this to be a fulltime career, but in the mean time, I need a good profession that puts food on the table, henceforth nursing. I am doing a RN or registered nursing program and it ISNT EASY!!! Nursing school is rough, demanding, stressful, and all of the above plus some. But for me, I love to help heal someone and I LOVE the mystery of finding out what is wrong with the person. Thats probabally becasue in each of my books for the Envisioner Series, its a mystery. I need some excitement!

I want to thank the ladies of Chesapeake Romance Writers. They are very smart, kind, and resourceful. When I needed some kind words of encouragement, they were there to help. Thankyou to everyone for helping me and making me feel welcome, and above all thanks for making me feel as if Im a best selling writer. Ya'll rule! Thanks Cairde. We have our meeting Saturday morning and Ill make sure I tell everyone thankyou.

So, this weekend, its study time for my second Fundamentals of Nursing test and between studying, Ill work on Incubus Illusions or Book Two. I just need to get the first draft done and then I can delete or add or change and I wont feel so bad. I have about 100 pages done so far. I always try and start a new chapter when I finish a book so Im not staring at a blank screen months later when I sit and try to write. Some authors do things differently than I do but to each their own. Go with what works for you.

As a final note, I have two things going on. Barnes and Noble (one of the many local branches) has asked me to faciliate their local writers group once a week, so Ill do that as long as its not a Mon or Tuesday night becasue of Nursing clinicals. Secondly, Im trying very badly to lose weight. For those of you who dont know me too personally, Im very heavy due to mostly medical problems related to my thyroid and diabeties, Ive dealt with weight my entire life and my husband has promised me that when I lose 50 pounds he will give me adult irish dancing lessons. I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEE Irish dance and saw Lord of the Dance on monday night......my review.....awesome....wonderful..do it again and again and again....made me want to get up and dance but then again I am Irish....oh yeah and scottish.....OH and the other part of me is all Viking. But then again the Viking's settled in Ireland and Scotland so who knows. I know the name of the village in Ireland and the names and etc that my family were born and died in.....our next trip will be late fall 2008 to Ireland and Scotland and you can bet your life Im doing family research and research for my next books.

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi =)

Better

2007-01-23T19:40:00.000-05:00

Things are slowly returning to normal here after the car accident. I did hurt my lower back and it's getting better. I've been busy with nursing school. There is always something I have to read for school and my mind has been full of ideas for books.

I'm waiting for an editor I will be working will to send me some editing suggestions for Guilty From Beyond The Grave. We will be working together to polish the book and if things go well, she will hopefully buy the book. This publisher isnt one of the huge publishers, but they are growing, Romance Writers of America acknowledges them, and they do pay advances. I'm willing to work with her (the senior editor) to polish the manuscript for publication. I've had an in depth conversation with her and she explained the process of editing and what steps we would go through after I have made all the editing changes. All I know is that I'm willing to work on the script and with the editor. I believe in it and the future story line so much that I'll do what it takes to polish it.

She said she would have the editoral suggestions to me by the end of January. I'm waiting for them and in the mean time Im busy with nursing school. Being an RN will keep me busy. Friday I'm having outpatient surgery, and my doctor said he may have to make a five inch vertical incision on my abdomen. I'm kind of nervous about the incision, but if it solves the problem then it will be worth it. Wish me luck!

Slainte!

Heidi

Heidi =)

Accident

2007-01-12T22:24:00.000-05:00

I had a car accident on late Wednesday afternoon and totalled one of our vehicles. I feel terrible about it and thank God noone was hurt. My back is sore and I do ache pretty bad, but time will help. The accident scared me becasue I had never been involved in an accident and both airbags in my vehicles deployed, scaring me to death.

Heidi

Happy 2007!!!!

2007-01-02T18:43:00.000-05:00

It has been brought to my attention that some of my readers many wish me harm and may want to utulize my names for my books. This is very discoraging to me becasue I have spend numberous amounts of time developing names and plot ideas. The information I provide you is spoliler information so that you may have a generaly idea when the series is headed. Please be honest and trustworthy and do not copy my ideas. There is a copyright on them.

I have so many hope for the year. First of all for those of you who dont know, I started a registered nursing program RN) today. I will graduate in Oct 2008 and will be a RN, then I hope to go on and earn a masters of sceience in nurse practioer and become a certified nurses practioner or certified midwife. I hope to work in OR, L&D, or Psych. This will in no way prevent me from writing. I have plotted numerous books and one will surprised you becasue it it mainlu fantasy and not the paranormal I write.

About the Books......

My goal is to add more romace and fantasy, writer better, and also writer contemporary. I would also like to beome more involved in RWA (Romance Writers of America) and CRWA or (Chesapeake Romance Writers Writers) The ladies from CHRWA are wonderful and I love all of them!!! Denise Jefferies, Judi McCody, Donna Schmidt, Michelle Williamgham are all great!

Im still waiting for Guilty From Beyond the Grave to be published. I have an agent and five publisgers who are interesred in it. Just tosee my book in print and know my fellow romance writers can read it would be awesome.

As of right now: The Envisioner Series will include:
Guilty From Beyond The Grave )book One)
Incubus Illusions (Book Two)
A supernatural kind of Love (book THree)
A centuries Old LOve (Book Four)
Magickally Bound (Book Five)
Forbidden Celtic Love (Book Six)
Irish Bewitching (Book Seven)
More books to follow in the series.....

Other titles Individual Books:
Ghostly Whippers, Magickally Whispers. Forbideen Celtic love,

The End Times Trillogy: The End Times :The Revelational Revealed
The End Times : The Survivial of the Fittest
The End Times: New Beginning (the Final Book)

Faery Series:

I have a love of the faery world and my version of faery;s are quite differnt from most if you have read Guilty From Befound the Grave and especially Incubus Illusions. This is will be a very unique and spell bounding story which mixes humans and of course my signature mark paranormal elements and ghosts. Im excited to begin this series.

And last but not least, I have ideas for paranormal erotica and contemporary which will involve centuries old true legneds.

I hope this helps for now.

My goal is that after my extensive nursing homework is done to write 2 pages towards my new book daily even on weekends. A writer needs to progress and move on. On breaks Ill write ALOT more.

Slainte!!! and HAPPY NEW YEAR 2007...May all your wishes materalize!!!

Heidi=)

Merry Christmas

2006-12-24T14:47:00.000-05:00

Happy Holiday's!

I hope everyone has a happy holiday season and may the new year, 2007, bring you many blessings!

Heidi =)

Golf

2006-12-15T13:22:00.000-05:00

I spent some time at the driving range yesterday.....I couldnt help it. It called to me. I have a few months old driver and Ive been learning how to hit it. We'll yesterday, I think I figured out how to hit it the right way. I have to powerhouse the darn thing. Literally. I was getting drives that were consistently 200 plus yards and straight. Cool. Very cool. I tried to imprint in my mind and body how it felt to hit the club. I have to widen my stance, and literally put all my power into the swing and try to hit the ball like there is no tommorrow. Ive never done this before. Ive always had a solid swing and hit lightly to get my long straight drives. I think Im improving my game and swing and this is aweome. I cant wait to polish this new swing down and play on the course. I'm hoping I can get enough of my game back this year(2007) to play some small tournaments. Playing golf is awesome and I tend to get really competitive. Is this good or bad? I like to think good becasue its a good individual sport where you try to beat your best, time and time again. Ive asked for new clubs for christmas, not woods, just irons. Ive discovered that I hit men's clubs better than womens. I think its the extra weight and length that help me. Besides, its time for new clubs, mine are from when I played on the golf team in school. That makes them almost 20 years old. Yep. Time for new ones. Technology has changed. ALOT. The clubs now are just different than they used to be. I need a new bag too. I have a brown PING bag. Its old and ugly, yep....need something new and I dont want pink! Ick. Green or blue maybe. Black always works but fades in the sun.

Oh yeah....and I want some new skates. Ice skates. I used to skate alot when I was growing up. I know downtown, they have a rink and Id like to go. I know its been like 15 years since Ive skated but once you have learned it comes back. I know Ill fall but who cares....Ill just get up and try again. I wont quit. See a trend? Im finding myself craving sports more and more.

Slainte

Heidi =)

Dublin and Kilkenny Pictures

2006-12-11T14:21:00.000-05:00

Here are some pics from Dublin and Kilkenny. We thought the name of the sandwich shop was funny, so that is why there is a picture.....

Happy Yule, Happy Holidays!

Slainte!

Heidi =)

Yet MOre Ireland Pics.....

2006-12-04T18:11:00.000-05:00

Ireland....what can I say but take me back!! =)

These pictures are of Trim castle (where Braveheart was filmed) and Knowth and Newgrange tombs (500 years older than the pyrmaids). Hope you enjoy them!

Slainte!
Heidi

Publisher Inquiry

2006-12-04T15:37:00.000-05:00

This photo is a graveyard in Ireland.

Today I had another publisher request my manuscript! Im hoping early 2007 will bring me some positive news and book sale!

Please check out my website....Ive updated it.

Slainte
Heidi

publisher

2006-12-03T19:07:00.000-05:00

I have had a publisher request an exclusive read. Im praying on this one...wish me luck!

Heidi =)

Yet More Pics......

2006-11-14T17:20:00.000-05:00

This picture is the Garden Robe or bathroom....look at the hole in the stone covered by a grate...

Here are some more pictures from Ireland....

The castle pictures are of Trim Castle where Braveheart was filmed.

More Ireland Pics.....

2006-11-14T17:00:00.000-05:00

here are some more pictures from Ireland.....the tower pictures are from the tower at Blarney Castle.

Hope you like them.... I have a fascination with taking black and white photos. =)

Slainte!

heidi

Ideas

2006-11-08T13:56:00.000-05:00

Saturday at the conference, one of the speakers said something that triggered a major idea on my part. That idea simmered in my mind for awhile and I had to implement it into the book. Basically, I redirected the beginning. Im very pleased with the introduction and I think it really stands out. I have alot of work to do becasue I want this to be perfect.

Today, Im editing a wee bit and working on rewriting my synposis. I was requested to write a bit on my other book ideas. I have four plots sitting in my mind. Book four doesnt have a title yet, but I have the idea. Books two and three do have their titles. Im always getting new ideas and I have notebooks filled with character design, settings, and plots. I have four components that I want in each book. 1. Mystery 2. Romance 3. A metaphysical lesson 4. Action

I'll close for now. I hope everyone voted. Your voted DO make a difference. Here in Virginia, the senate race is close, by 3,000 votes. The sentae is 49 seats republican and 49 seats for the democarats. My point is simply that voting is a priviledge and many people have died for this priviledge, we need to honor that and VOTE!!!

Slainte!

Heidi =)

Conference

2006-11-06T14:02:00.000-05:00

Saturday was the writing conference and I really enjoyed it. I had alot of fun with my fellow writers from Chesapeake Romance Writers. Im hoping to be able to go to the Romantic Times Convention in Dallas in July and to the Romance Writers of America convention this summer. I had appointments with an editor, agent, and publisher and everyone was interesed in my manuscript. Keep your fingers crossed that someone wants it. I had an idea for a new introduction to Guilty From Beyond the Grave. Im going to write it this afternoon and prepare the manuscript to send to everyone. I also need to send it to Romance Writers of America for the Golden Hearts contest. Im keeping my fingers crossed there!

Happy writing!

Slainte!

Heidi =)

CRW Dinner

2006-11-03T16:01:00.000-05:00

Ive spent the day editing and Im happy with the changes Ive implemented. I need to get off of the computer and get ready for a dinner I have tonight with my fellow members of Chesapeake Romance Writers and some of the agents and editors that will be at the conference tommorrow. Gotta meet them!

Slainte!

Heidi =)

Writing Conference

2006-11-02T17:52:00.000-05:00

Saturday will be a busy day for me. I have a writing conference to attend and later that evening I have three appointments to pitch my book, Guilty From Beyond the Grave. Ive been working on it again, polishing it. Im happy with the change in the beginning that I made. Now, Im just polishing it. For now. So, Saturday, I meet with two editors and one agent. I have made the decision to stand with my heavy fanatsy/horror background mixed with heavy romance. I like the mix. I like the supernatural things I write about. I love the steamy sexy and romance.

Wish me luck with my appointments and book pitching!

Slainte!

Heidi

Happy Samhain or aka Halloween

2006-10-31T17:05:00.000-05:00

Samhain is the celtic new year. Happy Samhain! Ive been very busy with some more rewrites, yes more of them, I had an idea for book jump at me for the first three chapters so Im working on that. Saturday is a big writing convention in the area and Im excited about that. Well, I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Samhain before the trick or treaters get here.

Slainte!

Heidi =)

Ireland Synposis

2006-10-26T12:27:00.000-05:00

We got back on Friday and after a long day of travel from Shannon to Newark (Ill NEVER fly through the New York area again!!! What amess!!!!) and after numerous delays we made it back to Norfolk Virginia. All I have to say is that Im addicted to Ireland now. I felt as if I was going home and its sooooooooooooo beautiful. It only rained once, our last day when we were at Newgrange and Knowth (sorry if I spelled it wrong). I didnt get to see the Hills of Tara becasue it was raining so bad and I had hurt my knee badly walking up those darn tiny stairs in Blarney castle. But I did it! I made it to the top and made my husband kiss the Blarney Stone. He needs the gift of gab and I do not!! Sorry! =)

We went to the Cliffs of Moher....I have bautiful pics. Then that night we did Bunratty Castle Banquet. That was wonderful and the music or craic were good as well. Oh, that morning when we stopped for breakfast Hubbie tried black pudding. He liked it. I spent five mins looking at it, depating on if it was worth it or not. I know what its made of. So finally, I told myself, Im in a foreign country and one my ancestors came from, I may as well suck it up and try it. One little bite.....and I hated it. But I tried! The soda's oh Lord and they expensive. I quickly learned to drink Blumers an irish cider instead of soda.Oh, and the honey mead from Bunratty.......to die for!! I could drink that wine all night. YUMMMMM

Second day was Cork. We didnt like where we stayed. We stayed down down, I was told we stayed in the wrong area and should have been more on the coastal region.....maybe next time. It seemed way to industrial for me. I like the small colorful towns with all the flowers and friendly people......thats more my style. We had a bum harass us in Cork, he actually grabbed my husbands pants pockets and wanted money. I told him to back off and he finally left.

Day three and four we were in Kilkenny. I LOVE Kilkenny. The castle and grounds are beautiful as is the town. I did have a ghost experience there and scared my husband and the tour guide. hehehe. But before I talk about that. Kilkenny is a 1100-1200 year AD town. Beautiful!! I would live there, its known for its marble. I will GO back to this town as will I go back to Bunratty and Ill try Galway, the barren and the ring of kerry next time we go back in two years. i truly love it. If I ever become well off fiancially, Im moving to Ireland. Anyway, back to the castle. When we walked in I told my hubbie it was haunted but didnt feel threatening. He whispered to me, "You thing everyplace is haunted" and honestly, you would be surprised. Not all ghosts remain on site, the come and visit. On the second floor I think it is there is a long blue high way. I was the first in the tour to walk that hall way and I could feel her. Basically, I feel it and see a picture in my mind. Its a type of psychic response. At the end of the hall is a guest bedroom and attached to that is another room. I told him the ghost was also in the other room and he kind of said, yeah, whatever. Men, if only he would learn to listen. us ladies have to train men. heheh

Anyway, at the end of the tour, I asked the guide to step aside and becasue the castle isnt rumored to be haunted I didnt want to spoil anything for the other tourists. I asked him who was the victorian lady at the end of the hall and in the second bedroom. His jaw dropped open. Now remember, I would have NO way to know, this is an internal rumor for the castle and they dont tell anyone, so please dont spread the news. No one else picked it up but me. He was surprised as was my husband becasue he told me that there have been numerous sightings or a victorian lady roaming that blue hall at night and the bedroom. I even discribed what she looked like and he was shocked. I fould it fun and interesting. Imagine that comming fro me, ms paranormal investigator herself.

Okay, Days 5 and 6 was Dublin, in our mind a waste. Parking was $50 american dollars a day, more in euros if you think of it like that. The euro ate us alive. Dublin reminded me of Chicago except for a few side streets which reminded me of Kilkenny or any small irish town. We went to St Patricks, Guiness (he really wanted to go), Trinity College and the Hard rock cafe becasue I collect hard rock cafe teeshirts.

I LOVED Trinity college, he loved guniness. In Trinity, the book of Kells is there, so pretty and to imagine they did the coloring with rocks such as lapis. The long hall upstairs is the largest medievel library in the world. Now, I love books, and I desperatly anted to sit up there and read for hours and discover some information I could use for my books. The ancient knowledge! WOW!!! They shot part of starwars in this hall too.

WE left Dublin and haded to Shannon becasue we would leave the next day. We went to Newgrange and Knowth, 500 years older than the pyramids. Amazing! I loved it. They have a wooden henge in Knowth which is bigger and older than Newgrange. You may just see that henge in my books. Spoiler!! Beware. The Hills of tara were to muddy to go too. So we went to Trim castle where Bravehart was fulled. Silly me slipped on the stairs and twisted my back. Im okay but it wasnt fun at the time and I was determined not to let that stop me.

Driving on day one from Bunratty to Cork we stopped at an old church, I cant remember the name and an old abbeyin the middle of nowhere, I have some awesome pictures. Ill post them. Over all the rating is A+++++++. Fantastic. A week is not long enough. Next time it will be 2 weeks., a week in ireland and a week in scotland but thats a few years away, we needt to save up again.

Slainte!

Heidi

More Irealnd Pics

2006-10-26T12:17:00.000-05:00

Ireland

2006-10-26T12:10:00.000-05:00

Ireland was awesome!!!!!!! I loved every minute of it. Were going back as soon as possible!!!!

Ireland

2006-10-12T09:52:00.000-05:00

Im off to Ireland...YEAH

be back next week

Slainte!

Heidi

Research

2006-10-05T16:44:00.000-05:00

I spent most of the afternoon researching the faery world, Merlin, and druids for my sequel to Guilty From Beyond the Grave. I love to research, I guess that it is a habit from graduate school. Master's degree programs in psychology love to make the students research and write. You could say I'm very used to doing both and I enjoy it. On a good day, I can easily write 35 plus pages. Im lucky if I get a page written on a "non creative" day, but I try becasue writing is my art. Im trying to perfect this craft and practice is how you learn.

I will not give up on The Envisioner Series with book one being Guilty From Beyond the Grave, book two is incubus Illusions, and book three is A Supernatural Kind of Love. I have books four and five semi plotted too. Hopefully, this will be an unlimited series. I TRULY HAVE FAITH IN THIS SERIES. I also have been researching and gathering ideas for a second series that works with characters and the same magickal systems as The Envisioners.

My goal is simple, I want to be a full time successful writer. I shall leave the goal there to be simple. Do I want more than that? Well, of course, but you have to walk before you can run. The most successful writers out there have been writing for decades and I'm prepared to wait my turn for that success. I like to share so that means that when I make it one day, I'll return the favor and try and help an aspiring writer. I've had to figure alot out on my own, through my own research, but I would love to mentor a new writer one day.

Slainte!

Heidi =)

18 pages....

2006-10-04T17:53:00.000-05:00

Im tired, I did 18 pages on Incubus Illusions in about 2 hours. The scene I was stuck on turned out to be very very fantasy. I wasnt expecting that but I like it...

Heidi

problems...

2006-10-04T13:14:00.000-05:00

I was having website problems yesterday but I think its back up....

heidi

Writing

2006-10-01T12:15:00.000-05:00

All I can say is to not write is to not breathe.....I have to write, I have to express myself, to write down the stories in my head or they consume me. All I have to say is that I wish the male charachers I write about were real cause Lord watch out if they were. Why can't men be like the ones we write about? Sometimes, they push you and scare you. What do you do then? You back off becasue you have been scared, I know that feeling of being pushed.

Im getting very involved in the writing community here and will probabablly be doing a writing retreat at the end of novemeber and a conference in Nov. Hopefully next spring, Ill make it to the Romanctic Times Convension. I entereted a HUGH contest called the golden heart awards for unpublished authors and the awards are in the spring. I hope to at least get some decent marks in the contest and maybe one day through Romance Writers of America Ill win a RITA award.....Its all about prayers and Lord knows I have tons of then. I dont care if it takes me a decade, Ill be a full time writer and survive, knowing the world reads my fantasy stories and my magick romantic touch.

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi

look at this....

2006-09-25T14:30:00.000-05:00

http://www.goodolddogs3.com/My-Dearest-Daughter.html

Almost Done....

2006-09-21T08:50:00.000-05:00

The edits are going good. Im down to less than 50 pages and Ill finish today and start entering the edits into the computer so I can get them off to editors. Ive cut alot but thats Ok, I am saving the cuts for other books becasue they explain alot of metaphysical stuff which is important for this series. Im actually teaching some metaphysics when you read my books, as for the ghost hunting, its close to real, the same equiptment is used but this is fantasy ladies and gents so I have my own magickal system. Im using magickal and not magical becasue to spell it with the "k" is the real magick, the real spells. Magick doesnt come from spells, just saying them wont help your spell come true, you have to have intention and believe or your magick is moot.

Slainte!

Heidi

Tests and Publishers

2006-09-18T11:48:00.000-05:00

Ahhhhhhhhh what can I say. I didnt do much this weekend except printed my book at kinkos, and all 500 pages of it and wrote essay tests for my night business classes. It cost me $35 to print the book, but the cost of printer paper and an ink cartage would have consumes that. I HAVE to get the edits done. Im on page 200. They are simple edits and I plan on having them done by Friday. Why so soon? I have another publisher interested in me! YEAHHHH. I really hope the literay agency in New York comes through though. I like the people there, they are kind and I think I could have a good working relationship with them. They are Writers House, and even if they pass me be by, I will have the utmost respect for them. Im praying though, very heavily that they like my work. Ill know in 6-8 weeks.

My book is better and better each time I rewrite. Now I know why writers talk about edits, Im literally throwing away 50% of my original writing, not totally throwing it away, I have placed in in another file for future useage. Ive always heard writers talk about disgaurding alot of their work during edits, now I understand. Ive had that "aha" moment. I want to give a big thank to Laurell K Hamilton who helpd me recently. May the Goddess bless you even more!

Slainte Caire!

Heidi

PS, my idea for my new series is ssooooooooooooooooooo cool and I have a major surprise with it!

Lots to write....

2006-09-15T16:20:00.000-05:00

Im listening to the soundtrack for Queen of the Damned which gets me in the mood to write but the problem is I have alot of edits to do and Ghost shows are on all night!!!!!!! My kind of night! I have a graveyard three houses down and Im tempted to go in there at night....It takes ALOT to scare me. Maybe Im truly an an envisioner.....LOL

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi

Homework

2006-09-13T14:20:00.000-05:00

Ive been trying to get this homework assignment for my ethics class done for over a week. Something always seems to come up. Its more like I just dont wnat to do it. I should know better, Im an college instructor myself. Ive been asked to present my thesis at my school. Do I want to do it? Well? If I get a big fat raise and credit for my work I do. =) Raises always help.

The homework has to be a miniminum of 2 pages which for means a min of 5 for me. I can never just write a mininim amount, imagine that, but it's the writer in me. The writing is getting better. Ive been working on full book edits. I swear, ever time I see the same page I can find a new way to reword it so it sounds better. I need to stop that, finish it, and make it good. The editors, once the book is bought, will tear it up and give me more work. Argh. But, I want you as the reader to read the best possible work I have. The semi synposis for Incubus Illusions or book 2 is posted on page one of the website. It will be altered the more I write it and I will put a synoposis for A Supernatural Kind of Love up too...give me time, a girl needs to breathe......AHHHHHHHHHHH

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi =)

Sept 11

2006-09-11T08:46:00.000-05:00

Let Freedom Ring. We need to take a moment of silence for those who died on Sept 11, but not just here, those who were killed by terrorists in London, Spain, etc. They suffered too. WE need to acknowledge them too. This needs to stop. Terrorism has always existed but today its more widely known becasue of modern media.

I will admit I am a hardened patriot. My ancestors (and YES I can PROVE it) fought in the American Revoultion. We all need to be free and those who arent are jealous.

God Bless America and our Allies!

Slainte!

Heidi

Finished

2006-09-10T14:40:00.000-05:00

I just finished writing two tests one for Principles of Supervision and Team Management, they will love me, its all essay. LOL. But, they need to learn!

Slainte!

Heidi

THe Day God Forgot to Be kind......

2006-09-09T17:09:00.000-05:00

OK, simple, I'm a medication called Lasix, becasue another doc messed up which isnt kind to my body. Lets just say I am living by the bathroom today, tommorrow, yesterday,monday, and Tuesday, and its not what people call number one and number two. Its number. GROSSSSS. I was going to spare all my loyal fans this drama!!! I wasnt going to post this but it has a deeper meaning. I developed a plot for an envisioner book on one of my numberous trips to the restroom. YEAH

Lets just say that the book with have an explainaion on the secret Druide Clan, a reason for its exestence, and a depper look a the Fey. For those of you who are learning the Fey are the Fairy. I love , absolutuly LOVE the FEY!!!!!!!!!!!!. I wont say whixh court but if black magic had been used centruies ago.....you could guess it wasnt the good fey. You see Fey are divided into Seelie Court the court of the light....GOOD Fey and Unseelie, Court of the dark, Bad Fey as some call them. But are they really all bad???

Slainte!

Heidi

Another Manuscript....

2006-09-08T12:35:00.000-05:00

I sent another script off today, Im not saying where but I did. I will be sending a few to the UK soon. Hopfully someone bites becasue that would make my year! I will be throwing one heck of a party they day by book is published and I see it on a book shelf!

Slainte!

im off to rest, doc says I need to wait for his call and make sure my test results are normal, I sure hope they are or Ill freak out.

heidi

Steve Irwin

2006-09-08T12:32:00.000-05:00

I loved this man, he made me laugh, smile, and his crazy antics kept me interested in wildlife. I truly feel for his family, close friends, and children. I cant begin to imagine what they must be going through. My heart is with them, my prayers are with them. God Bless them.

Off to New York

2006-09-06T13:51:00.000-05:00

The manuscript is off to new york.......wish me luck....

Heidi

Goodbye to Steve

2006-09-04T16:34:00.000-05:00

I heard the sad news about Steve Irwin. I loved his shows and my prayers go out to his wife, children, family, and close friends. God bless all of you. I know I will miss him, he brought alot of joy to my life via his shows.

Goodbye Steve!

Slainte!

Heidi=)

Labor Day Weekend

2006-09-03T17:02:00.001-05:00

This weekend is a holiday weekend and thankfully were all off on Monday! Yeah! I finished the first edits and am ready to send off the script. Ill strat working on the rest of the edits. Ive been pretty busy lately with prepping for 2 new classes to teach at work, editing Guilty From Beyond the Grave, and homework for an Ethics class Im taking. But seriously, its ethics, come on, how hard can it be? Ive already had 3 philosphy and ethics classes, you would think that they would accept those, but no, so I have to take this class.

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend, mine is full of work, but thats Ok, anytime Im writing is good work. Writing isnt always all fun, you have to put in the hours to get the prize, just like with anything else. Tonight I hope to go down to the oceanfront for the American Musical Fest. Im not paying for the concert, I think its Three Doors Down, but I love to watch the people and being around people stirs ideas for book plots in my head. This weekend also maks the end of the tourist season, so us locals will have some lower prices and peace again.

and hopefully lower gas prices......

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi =)

In case your wondering what Im listening to as I write this its Lenny Kravitz American Woman and Josh Groban......interesting combo.....thats what happens when you put winamp on shuffle. LOL

Labor Day Weekend

2006-09-03T17:02:00.000-05:00

This weekend is a holiday weekend and thankfully were all off on Monday! Yeah! I finished the first edits and am ready to send off the script. Ill strat working on the rest of the edits. Ive been pretty bust lately with prepping for a 2 new classes to teach at work, editing Guilty From Beyond the Grave, and homework for an Ethics class Im taking. But seriously, its ethics, come on, how hard can it be? Ive already had 3 philosphy and ethics classes, you would think that they would accept those, but no, so I have to take this class.

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend, mine is full of work, but thats Ok, anytime Im writing is good work. Writing isnt always all fun, you have to put in the hours to get the prize, just like with anything else. Tonight I hope to go down to the oceanfront for the American Musical Fest. Im not paying for the concert, I think its Three Doors Down, but I love to watch the people and being around people stirs ideas for book plots in my head. This weekend also maks the end of the tourist season, so us locals will have some lower prices and peace again.

and hopefully lower gas prices......

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi =)

In case your wondering what Im listening to as I write this its Lenny Kravitz American Woman and Josh Groban......interesting combo.....thats what happens when you put winamp on shuffle. LOL

almost done

2006-09-02T10:39:00.000-05:00

The edits for the first 50 pages are almost done. These are the edits that go to New York. Im trying to make them the best I can. After all, my writing is a representation of who I am. I want them to be professional quality so I must do the time and sit my butt down on the computer and write, write, write.

Finally the sun is out and Im thinking about heading to the driving range and hitting some balls when Im done with the final edits. Ive been hitting the new driver well, just not getting the distance out if it I wanted. Im getting 150 yards but I want 200. That means I need more upper body strength. I guess Ill have to fix that by lifting weights.

When I finish with the edits I shall post the beginning of the book, this is the final edit on it so it wont change. I have introduced a new character who will show up in future books (beware spoiler).

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi=)

late night

2006-09-02T00:05:00.000-05:00

september allready.....wow
Im up late, writing a book synopsis and editing the first 50 pages.....i cant sleep till its done.....so off to bed I go....

what a long night

slainte!
Heidi

PS...how do u say goodnight in Gaelic? anyone know????

New Website!

2006-09-01T20:09:00.000-05:00

OK everyone, Im working on a new website. The address will be the same but I will use frontpage to create it. Im pretty computer stupid so does anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Can I put music on it? If so do I need permmission from the singer to do so???

Tommorrow Im sending off the first 50 pages of my book to a HUGE New York City Literary Agent. I was referred by a best selling author so please say a prayer for me!!!!!!!! I need all the help I can get. Did you realize that the agent sells the book and gets 15 % commission but they get you the best book, movie, TV show, and international rights! Pray for me!!

Slainte Cairde!!!!

Heidi =)

Tropical Storm

2006-09-01T13:20:00.000-05:00

Today we had a tropical storm hit us. Luckily for us, we maintained power but 30,000 people did not. I am finishing my revisions for the first 50 pages and have determined which beginning I will use. I had a debate between two beginnnings and this one won out. I have a agent waiting for the first 50 pages, she requested them and becasue I was referred by someone I want my beginning to be perfect.

I had to see the damage and flooding so we went driving and the small lakes around here have overflowed into the main streets. People were stranded in their cars. Come on people, if the water looks deep and you cant see the curb, please dont drive through it. Thankfully the rain has passed and now its just wind.

Wish me luck with the agent!

Slainte!

Heidi

Some Progress

2006-08-26T17:25:00.000-05:00

I have made some progress....I have a few people interested in the book but I wont say who....Im waiting to see what happens but Ive been praying!

working hard

2006-08-23T20:20:00.000-05:00

Ive been working hard on the rewrites for Guilty From Beyond The Grave. I have some new ideas that came to me wich I will be adding to the book. Im really excited as to how it is turning out. I can feel the energy changing to a more positive place as I work on this book.

Heidi

Just working....

2006-08-22T15:50:00.000-05:00

I've been working on new edits for Guilty From Beyond The Grave. I'm trying to polish it up so its as professional as I can get it. Ive been pretty busy lately with teaching fulltime at the college and Ill be taking an ethics course online. The classes they added to my night schedule are Team Management and Princliples of Supervision. The Principles of Supervision is a 2 hour class. So far so good!

Ill post more later when I have more information about my book.

Slainte!
Heidi

Rewrites

2006-08-20T11:30:00.000-05:00

I am rewriting Guilty From Beyond The Grave. I have always heard of authors doing multiple rewrites on their books and I never understood how important it was until now. I have just done one revision and that was in June, but now Im doing a serious overhaul of the book. I like the book, dont get me wrong, but I need to tighten up the plot abit. I wont totally trash scenes and Im saving them for future use in other books. Why delete a good scene? Save it for another time, another book. Revision is a long process considering my book is 500 pages but thats Ok. I will take one scene, one page at a time. I want my work to be the best it can possibly be. Maybe Im being a little protective about it, but hey, its my book, Im allowed!

Heidi

Lock and Load....

2006-08-19T10:38:00.000-05:00

Today Im heading out to the course for some much needed golf practice. I have a new driver that Im trying to master. My Taylor Made 5 wood is what Ive used for years, and I hit that thing far and straight, no slicing or hooking! Thank God! For some reason Im able to hit the mens clubs further than my Ladies Clubs. All I know is that the Pro's that taught me in High School had told me that I could play pro if I practiced. I was able to play off the men's tees and Par the course. That always ticked the boys golf team off, and I LOVED it. hehe. So, thats it, I played varsity womens golf in high school and managed the mens team. How did I get into golf? Well, its silly, but Ill admit it, I was 16, liked a guy who played golf, so I figured Id learn. Little did I know it would be so darn natural for me and Id be so good at it. Took maybe 7 lessons and the season started, made varsity golf, went to the state championships and senior year I was number one varsity.
I also like to shoot and after the range today Im going to check into some of the local shooting ranges, I miss doing this alot and want to sharpen my skills. Here in Virginia you can carry with a permit. I like that idea. But you see, I dont come from a typical family, I learned to shoot and make ammo at a young age, try like 4. I really miss it and I need to get back into practice, only problem is hubby wasnt raised with guns and he wont let me have one in the house, darn the luck. I WAS RAISED with them and I know the rules. Guns are nothing to mess with, they are deadly, but it just means following safety precautions. All I know is that if my sister and I even pretended to act like we were pointing a weapon at someone we got whipped with a belt, there is no room for playing with guns. For me, I plan on adding them to my books, my characters will lock and load, and I need to be up to date on what I will make them carry. As a writer, I have to experience things to write about them. Does that apply to the sex scenes? Ummmmmm......nope, Im creative with that, but, hmmmmm that would be nice but metaphysical sex is kinda hard to do if your partner isnt metaphysical or telpathic.....ahhhhh..a spolier for some. Im bringing these two subjects up becasue last night I dreamed of my father, its been a few years since he has died and often when I dream of him, its a sign for me to do what I dreamed of. I asked for guidance and I got it. Some people dont believe in this stuff, but Im not average, never have been. I never will be normal, us writers never are average......THANK GOD!

Slainte!

Heidi

Of yeah, Im working on my gaelic, trying to learn more before I head to over there.

My pic

2006-08-17T14:16:00.000-05:00

I had the awesome chance to meet my favoirte author, Laurell K. Hamilton in July. There is a picture of both of us together on her website. Its www.laurellkhamilton.org and you go to Laurell's pictures under Danse Macarbe pics 2.

I was soooooooo thrilled to meet her, she is an inspirtaion to me! You go Laurell!

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi =)

Really Really Ticked Off

2006-08-17T14:07:00.000-05:00

You know your morning is off to a bad start when you wake up and discover that your passport has been eaten by your dog. No, Im not joking. I could have sworn I heard some noise last night and this morning, as I was making my bed, I looked down and low and behold my passport was on the ground. It had been on my dresser behind the perfume, in a safe spot, or what I had deemed as a safe spot. So much for that. I picked the thing up and half of it, literally, half of it was gone.

So, this morning I spent getting new passport photos, writing verification to the Passport agency of what happened and reapplying for a new passport which takes 6-8 weeks. Of all things, why did he have to eat my passport? I guess it was the same reason he ate my Coach wallet. The dog has expensive tatse. I hope I get the passport before our trip, Ill be ticked off if I dont have it by October 1st and have to rush it and pay even more money to do so. Dogs will be dogs and when my students tell me their dog ate their homework, Ill truly believe them. I know from firsthand experience that dogs DO EAT homework and passports for that matter.

Heidi

writers group

2006-08-16T17:27:00.000-05:00

I am searching for local people who want to start a writers critique and writing group. I dont care what anyone else thinks but the more people who hear your work the better becasue you can adjust your skills and techniques. Rejection as a writer is never easy but it is part of the game. If it takes me 10 years to get published then so be it, I will never give up becasue the ultimate goal is to have my work, my ideas, my stories on book shelves and to enlighten people all over the world. Dream if I must, I will not subside nor submit to unresponsiveness, I will prevail and make it. If you can dream it, you can do it. As humans we can manifest our desire if we do it legitimately and do not harm others in the process. We have to do it honestly and the right way becasue karma is a funny thing and if you force something it will bite you in the rear end. Double edged swords always cut deep.

Slainte!

Heidi

Cead Mile Falte

2006-08-14T16:14:00.000-05:00

Im sooooooooooooo excited. In October were going to Ireland. I can not wait. The hotels, flights, and rental car are booked. I have the cities where my family originated from in the early 1700's and I hope to visit the towns, granted, they are in North Ireland but thats OK, I would love to see where my ancestors left from. They came to the United States aborad a vessel called the Freemason in a fleet of I think 5 ships prior to 1760. I have dreamnt about Ireland for years and am estatic to finally go back to where my family hailed from. Slainte Cairde!

Heidi =)

OH tonight is BLS CPR renewal for the health care provider. I am going back to nursing school in January to become an RN and from there I will go on to become a nurse practioner. I have a publisher reading the full manuscript of Guilty From Beyond The Grave and I am working on finishing the sequel called Incubus Illusions!!!

PSS The next trip will be to Scotland to see the MacDonald lands where my family hailed from. Im excited about that but that will be a few years from now!

Vampires

2006-08-14T15:45:00.000-05:00

Wow, I have come up with a new series. There are so many vampire books out there but my idea is fresh and unique. The idea is a secret, a writers top secret idea. I also have this series which I am making extreme notes on and prepping for when I finsih Incubus Illusions.My mind is in high gear. Sometimes, its a matter of a fresh idea, a set of collective thoughts and notions which pop into my head.

I will be basing these books out of the USA I believe, and thats the only hint I shall say. We shall see what my trip to a foreign country this fall instills in my mind. I will be jotting down notes while I travel. I will admit that Im nervous about flying abroad, but I would rather deal with travel santions and be safe than be sorry. All I have to say is that if a highjacker is on my plane, I will do what I can to take him or her down. Heck, if your going to be in a situation like that and die anyway, Id rather die for a good cause and fight the idiots and extremists who wish to do so many harm. I would rather die for freedom and save lives than sit there scared like a bump on a log. To Freedom!

Slainte!

Heidi

New Ideas

2006-08-11T18:51:00.000-05:00

My mind has been on alert, causing new story ideas to enter my head. Yes, I have some new ideas that I hope to write about soon, but Im not telling. Im excited about these new plots. Are these new plot ideas part of my Envisioner series? NO. These ideas are different ideas and hmmmmm maybe a second series. You will just have to wait and find out!

Slainte!

Heidi =)

Hurt

2006-08-10T19:20:00.000-05:00

My left knee has been sore for a few months, but Tuesday, I found myself in terrible pain. We had taken a visitor to Colonial Williamsburg after work and as I walked down the beautiful historic streets in the 90 plus degree weather, my knee gave out on me. I truly dont know what happened except that I took a step, heard a loud crack and then next thing I knew a terrible sharp pain prevented me from walking on that leg any more. A few people I didnt know walked over to me and inquired if I was alright. I was in pain, but I was determined not to let it stop me, after all, I was across from a paddock with horses and my goal was to cross the cobblestone street and pet the horses. Sigh. How I love my horses. Nothing and I mean nothing will prevent me touching a horse or being near one, not even a bum knee. So what did I do? I hobbled across the street, biting my lip in pain, but I made it to the horses. YEAH!

Well, the doc today is sending me for an MRI next week of my knee. He thinks I may have damaged some my the ligaments or tendials on the medial side I think he said. So, well see what the MRI reveals and I pray to God that I dont need knee surgery, that would truly suck. I want my knee better though, and if I have to have knee surgery, then so be it. I will not let it stop me.

Slainte!

Heidi =)

Interest

2006-08-06T18:54:00.000-05:00

Well, I have a publisher who requested to read my entire manuscript! Im really excited and hope they will take the book. Ive been praying and hope that they find my book really interesting...

The publisher is a smaller house but I dont mind, its a start... and my work will be in print and eprint if they like it, which means that my book would be available at amazon.com, barnes and noble, borders, etc....

Slainte!

Heidi

Heat Wave

2006-08-02T12:39:00.000-05:00

Soooooooo Hot!

The past few days have been hot as heck, the temp here is well in excess of 100, not including the heat index which puts it around 115 degrees. How do we survive? Well, first I have one thing to be thankful for and that is air conditioning. Praise the Lord that AC was invented becasue without that I do not know how we would survive.

The writing? How's it going? We'll, good, Ive got some new ideas going and am resubmitting to agents, keep your fingers crossed.

Slainte!

Heidi

Happy Lughnasadgh! August 1st...

2006-08-01T14:35:00.000-05:00

Happy Holiday! The holiday is on August 1st and represents a celtic summmer harvest. Here is some more info about the holiday...

Lughnasadh is the first in the trilogy of harvest festivals. It marks the beginning of the harvest season, and the decline of Summer into Winter.
Also known as:Lunasa (meaning August), Lughnasaad, Lughnasa(Celtic),First Harvest, August Eve, Feast of Cardenas, Feast of Bread, Tailltean Games(Irish), Teltain Cornucopia(Strega), Ceresalia(Ancient Roman) Harvest Home, Thingtide(Teutonic), Lammas(Christian). Laa Luanys, Elembious, Festival of Green Corn (Native American). It is the turning point of the earth's life cycle. Festivities and rituals typically center around the assurance of a bountiful harvest season and the celebration of the harvest cycle. A bountiful harvest insured the safe passage of the tribe through the upcoming winter months. The gathering of bilberries is an ancient ritual symbolizing the success of the Lughnasadh rituals.. If the bilberries were bountiful the crops would be, also.
Lughnasadh is the festival in honor of Lugh, the Irish God. Lugh, God of All Skills, is known as the "Bright or Shining One", He is associated with both the Sun and agricultural fertility. Lleu, Lugh's equivalent in Britain and Wales, is the son of Arianrhod, Goddess of the Stars and Reincarnation.Games of athletic prowess are played in honor of Lugh. The games are said to be funeral games for Lugh and, in some traditions, his foster mother, who is honored at this festival because she died while preparing the fields for planting. More about the games below, under 'customs'.
Many grains, seeds, herbs and fruits can be harvested and dried at this time for later use through the remaining year. Corn is one of the vital crops harvested now, and in some areas the sacrifice of the corn king is performed. Death and rebirth are apart of the cycle Lugh journeys through in his mating with the Goddess, during the waning year. The Goddess oversees the festival in her Triple guise as Macha. She presides in her warrior aspect, the crow who sits on the battlefields awaiting the dead. She is the Crone, Maiden and Mother, Anu, Banba, and Macha, who conveys the dead into the realm of the deceased. Macha is forced, while heavy with child, to race against the King of Ulster's horses. She wins the race and gives birth to twins, and cursed the men of Ulster with the pain of labor when they most need their strength. She becomes the Queen of Ulster through battle for seven years. Her fortress in Ulster is known as the Emain Macha and its otherworldly form known as Emania, the moon Goddess' realm of death.
Lughnasadh is a time of bounty, celebration, and hopes for an abundant harvest season. We celebrate the bounty of our own life's harvest, the work we have done in and within our own lives as well as in our community. We understand and acknowledge the need for successes in both the physical and spiritual realms. For without success and a fruitful harvest we will not have the staples we need to continue our work on all levels. Our religion is one of service, not sacrifice. For there is no service in sacrifice, and no sacrifice in service. We need to fill our own cups and when our cups runneth over, we can't help but splash those around us with the life giving waters.For we as members of the Universe and children of the Mother expect to share in the benevolence of Her Love. For ours is the Mother, who nurtures and Loves Her children, sharing her bounty. Prosperity is not amassing and hoarding a great profusion of assets. Prosperity is having more than what is essential and never having less than we desire. We understand the abundance and magnanimity of the Universe and celebrate, recognize, and honor this.
Above Article: Resources: © Copyright 1996, Christina Aubin; used by permission

New Projects

2006-06-02T15:12:00.000-05:00

OHHHHHHHHHHHHH its been so long since Ive updated this, Im sooooooooooo sorry ya'll. Here is what is new, I took some time off, I needed time to regroup and rethink, personal issues can bother a writer I dont care who you are, they ill bother you. I recieved one rejection letter and Im glad she rejected me becasue her grammer and puncunation errors were horrible.If they were bad on a rejection note, how could she sell to mahor publishing houses! Please be careful people. I wont give up.

Now for my work. Im working on a sequel. Somthing tells me Ill sell this book before book one. Im also doing a romance with the characters from book one and a non fiction book. zIm excited, its not easy but it wil be be worth it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Im ready to work....

Slainte!

Heidi

Comming Along..

2006-05-01T12:03:00.000-05:00

My new book is comming along nicely, I have written the first 3 chapters (50 pages or so) and Im VERY happpy with how its turned out, alot more scary than what I had originally planned but thats OK. I cant plan out everything I write, I write and the characters have a mind of their own. They talk to me, tell me what they want to say, there are some new characters and Im having new and very unique ideas comming to mind. Im really excited with how the writing is going.

Slainte!

Heidi =)

New Book

2006-04-17T12:59:00.000-05:00

Ok, for those of you who are curious what Ive been working on, here it is. Im working on book two, Incubus Illusions. Today I did about 10 pages and Ill try and push some more pages out today. Im also brainstorming an idea for a paranormal romance with characters from the envisioners. I wont say which ones but I think it will work quite nicely.

I also have an idea for a non ficton manuscript, its actually turning my thesis from graduate school into a book. I think it will be very helpful for managers and the like, we shall see. Im off to get some writing done, I have a unique twist I want to add, especially early on and the emotions in II (Incubus Illusions) are quite strong, I feel them literally as I write. I know exactly how Sydney feels casue Ive felt it myself. That in and of itself is empowerment of your characters. Well, Im off for now, Ill write more soon. Slainte!

Heidi

Trying.....new book

2006-03-09T13:26:00.000-05:00

Ive been picking my brain and now Im starting the brainstorming and detailed chapter outlines for my second book. This one is titled already and I know the whole plot, I just need to break it down into easier secrtions to write, Ive taken a month of off wirting due to the fact that Ive been sending out numerous query letters. The life of a writer can be disappointing with you get the rejections, but I guess we all get them, its part of writing. Im sitting here listening to 80's music trying to get inspired, all the old retro and rock music. Ive always been a music fan and with me sitting here wearing all black, my favorite, I feel like a goth. LOL Me and my black. I like the dark and am not always happy wearing other clothers. What can I say?

Slainte!

OH! I joined Chesapeake Romance Writers, Im trying to get involved with out writiers, I need to be with people who think the same that I do. Like meets like.

heidi

Query Letters

2006-02-24T16:32:00.000-05:00

Ive been spedning days working on the query letters. I have completly revised them and am trying a new way, maybe it will work better. I am soooooooooooooo excited about this book and I wish someone would see this and give me a chance. I worked hard on this story and did a lot of research. I would do it all over again too if I had to, it was a good experience and I enjoyed writing my book.

Slainte!

Heidi

Writers Workshop

2006-02-19T12:41:00.000-05:00

I attended a lovely workshop yesterday. I am so thankful I got my butt up early and went to the workshop. I learned how to be creative, how to harness my creativity and how to make it productive. I also learned about the publishing industry. Overall, I had a nice time, a few of the guys from my writing group were there so we all ate lunch together and talked about writing and publishing. I had a fun afternoon, writing is where I belong.

Ill write more later....

Slainte!

Heidi =)

Denial

2006-02-17T14:39:00.000-05:00

Well, the rejection letters keep comming. I know every writer gets them, but still when you see them they can be discouraging. Publish America said they would publish my book, but they retain the rights for 7 years and the prob with them is that the big book sellers wont buy books from them becasue they cant return print on demand books. What is that all about??? So technically a publisher did accept my book. Im trying to keep the spirit up. Tommorrow is a writing seminar and its called the Complete Writer, so Im hoping to get some feedback or learn something that will help my writing improve. Ill post more later.......

Heidi

=)

Start of Book Two

2006-02-01T12:40:00.000-05:00

Just a quick note to state that I've started the first chapter or book two and am feeling my way through it. I have my outline and will work through that. I'm excited to write this book, I have alot of hope for it.

Slainte

Heidi =)

Ideas

2006-01-27T14:06:00.000-05:00

I have a clear idea of where The next Envisioner book is headed, I am currently doing some research for the book so I can sound like I know what Im talking about. This one I am extremely excited about. The book could go two ways, one of them could be XXX rated, so I am going to have to make sure I keep it toned down, but it could scare the crap out of some of you, and yes maybe even myself.

All I know for sure is that Im excited about it and will start working on it soon. I do have a few pages of it written already, so that will help me so that Im not staring at the dreaded blank screen. Ill actually start writing it once Ive finished with query letters for agents and editors for book one. I believe in my book and I think its a well written book. Hopefully someone will give me the chance to prove it, if not, I will keep at it becasue I believe in it. I like the characters, I like what they do, I like their beliefs and their world. All that truly matters is that I believe in it. Im trying to make each book a stand alone book even though this is meant to be a series. I want someone to be able to pick up one of the books and not feel as if they have to read book one to figure out what is going on. Some things will build on themselves, of course, that is just the nature of a series.

Then I have my romance which I will be starting and it looks as if Im heading towards a break away book from the Envisioners for it. Im not saying which characters Ill be using but I am thinking of linking it to the Envisioner series. Then for those people who want to know more about the characters, they can begin reading the Envisioner series. My idea is to have two series going at once. It will be alot of work, but to me its worth it, just to know my ideas and characters are in print and that people like them. Remember in my world, anything goes, after all I create all the rules. Im in charge and I like that idea!!!!!!!

Slainte!

Heidi =)

Book Two

2006-01-21T11:38:00.000-05:00

Ok, I have the idea and plot line for book two. I even know the name of the book, that may change slightly, but I'm happy with the name. The plotline will be something different, Im not saying exactly what is going on, but I will say they have more to investigate than just ghosts. Im excited about this one and I did have some question if I was going to make it book 2 or book 3. Im also going to be starting a romance. Its a paranormal romance and will have some basis on the the Envisioners. I wont give all my secrets away here, that would spoil it.

Slainte!

Heidi =)

Miss the Writing...

2006-01-18T13:01:00.000-05:00

All right, I will admit it, I miss the writing. Ive been so busy with editing and rewrites that I miss that creative part of me. I miss working on a story line. I never thought Id say that! Im anxious to get started on the next two books. One is a romance and one is the sequel to The Envisioners Guilty From Beyond The Grave. Do I know where the books are headed? We'll, of course I do, but I need to sit down and do some plotting and I dont want to do that until I am mentally finished with this first book.

On the side, Ive been reading pirate books. Something about them just fascinates me as does the middle ages and the Renaissance. I like to play dress up and Id find nothing more fun than to dress up and pretend for a day at a Reinaissance Faire. You may think it sounds funny, but I think it sounds like a heck of a lot of fun. I'm all for pretending to be someone else from a different time period. Or better yet, being myself in a differnt time period. I think I'm a little to outspoken though, I'm scared Id say something to get myself into trouble. Ha Ha.

Slainte Cairde

Heidi =)

Agents

2006-01-15T14:24:00.000-05:00

I have been looking at books listing agents for days now. I'm trying to do the mature thing and do my research before sending out query letters and chapters. So far, I've sent out five email query letters. I let them know that I was sending multiple submissions so that know whats going on. I'm marking my calender so I know when I have given everyone the appropiate time frame on query's.

I've been working on polishing the first chree chapters and soon, I'll go back through the rest of the book, just to refresh and double check. I feel confidant in this book and the story. I've actually had a few ideas of break off books from the main series and I hope that one day these will become real. I also have a few ideas for romances and a complete science fiction book about the end of the world. To say the least, my mind is full of ideas and we shall pray that some agent and publisher gives me the opportunity to write these books and bring out the best writing in me that can every be completed. We all need that nudge to push us over the edge and bring out our best work, no matter what it may be. So, I've prepped two new folders on my laptop and each is a new book idea. All I shall say is that one book is the sequel to The Envisioners Book One: Guilty From Beyone The Grave and the other is a romance. The romance will be an interesing one but will still hold my major themes of magick, it will most certainly be a paranormal romance. Book Two for the Envisioners Series will be something unique, a unique case, something that will surprise people.

I'll end this for now, it's Sunday and I have work to do, I work on the book 7 days a week in some format, wheter it is editing, looking of an editor or agent, or plotting. I've put alot of time and effort into my writing becasue to me, it is my life. The creative world is my world, a world in which I can dream and escape reality, a world where my magicakal rules apply and I can do whatever I darn well please. To me that is success. My first success was finishing Emma's Horse when I was nine and my new sucess is finsihing Guilty From Beyond The Grave!! This is technically the fourth manuscript I've completed, if you consider the three manuscripts I wrote when I was nine years old! Yes, I do have plans to go back and one day rewrite Emma's Horse and Champions of Galloping Acres. Those will be children's books or teenage books, but not adult level reading.

Right now, I'm taking a small break and dreaming of my trip to Scotland and Ireland in October, I'm soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi =)

Query Letter

2006-01-13T18:15:00.000-05:00

I spent all day working on my query letter. Basically, query letters are marketing letters or a sales pitch for your book. I wanted to do this right so it took some time to do. I feel that I wrote a good letter with a special thanks to Beverely who helped critique it and offered me soild advice. Thank you Beverely for you help!

Wish me luck, I emailed this one out. Hopefully I will hear something soon.

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi

First Round of Edits Complete

2006-01-12T20:19:00.000-05:00

I just now finished the first round of complete edits. I had to print out the book, so I could see it on paper and then edit it on paper. Then the next step was to make the changes on the computer. That took me forever. When I become a big writer one day, I swear Im going to pay someone to do that for me. I hated it, but its my baby, my book and therefore my responsibility.

Tommorrow I will work on the query letter and start polishing the first three chapters to make sure they are in good working order. Next week will be sending letters out to agents. Once I feel the book looks its best, then Ill begin book two. This writing thing is alot of work but just to see my name on it and see it in print will be a high for me.

Slainte!

Heidi

Some Reviews

2006-01-10T20:56:00.000-05:00

Well, what I thought would be easy isnt so easy, imagine that, it never is right? The editing has been done and now Im working on a second round of edits along with searching for agents and publishers that match my genre. I want to do this right, so I've been doing ALOT of research. I dont want to look like an idiot to future agents. There are some conventions Ill be going to this year to meet fellow writers and agents. I'm hard at work with this book and my very first accomplishment was finishing the darn thing. I have a synopsis up on the webpage, I did that today. Please go to the website and let me know what you think of the synposis or you can read it on the blog.....

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi =)

The First Fifty Pages...

2006-01-07T20:41:00.000-05:00

Just a quick note..I just reworked the first fifty pages. I am happy where this is headed, lets hope that agents and publishers are too!

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi =)

My First Fan?

2006-01-07T14:04:00.000-05:00

After a wonderful massage this morning, I made my way to Borders Book Store to pick up the 2006 Writers Market. I walked to the customer service desk becasue I couldnt remember where they kept the writers guide. I was greeted by a someone who asked me if I was the writer with the website. I asked website? He told me that I looked familiar and asked me how my book was going. I told him that I had just finished the edits and was now looking for an agent. He liked my website, he liked my stuff! Im excited that when I head to both the local Borders and Barns and Noble Book stores that people recognize me and remember my work...that means alot to me! I was so excited this morning and when people recognize my writing or recognize me, I am thrilled!

I can't wait for the day when I'm sitting at one of the big bookstores doing a book signing and there is a crowd or line of people waiting for me! That will be exciting to me, to know that my work is appreciated and loved! Knowing that my characters mean something to someone else besides me is so flattering to me!

Well, time for me to leave, I have some research to do today and need to get started. Yes, I finished the first round of edits last night. I actually fell asleep with my manuscript, which I was reading like it was a book. I wanted to transport myself into my world, into the world of the Envisioners. I dreamed of someone accepting my book and presenting to me the cover art! I can't wait for that day to happen!

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi =)

Edits again...

2006-01-05T15:02:00.000-05:00

Im still working on the edits. I love seeing the work just printed out. Ive taken alot of time with this, I see a few things that I may attempt to work over. We shall see how it plays out. For now, Im listening to Classical Yo Yo Ma and editing. Sounds exciting eh? LOL It isnt that fun, its just awesome to see the story play out. I had forgotten a few things and was glad they made a return in later chapters. I have a better memory than I thought I did.

This music is really getting me thinking, but then again I love the cello. After all, I used to play one, I would love to learn to play again. Although, I have forgotten to read music, Im sure it would come back to me. Classsical music has always inspired me and hearing Yo Yo Ma'a cello drives my mind into overdrive. Psychological studies have shown that classical music does help increase intelligence. I'd be scientific and quote to Psychological Journal that stated such empherical evidence, but I cannot for the life of me remember which of my Psychological Journal I read it in. Leave it to us psychology major's to think of stuff like that. I will say that the Masters degree in Psychology prepped my mind for scientic analysis and thinking. Im good with thinking up studies. $67,000 has got to teach you something afterall, ARGHHHHHHHHHHHH

Slainte Cairde!

Heidi =)

Decisions

2006-01-04T15:23:00.000-05:00

I've been spending time editing the book. There are alot of pages to edit and Im trying to take my time and re read what Ive written. I have to be careful that Im reading what I actually wrote instead of what I think I wrote. Sometimes, reading things backwards can help with editing, but I just can not do that with this project. I need to make sure that the story line and plot flows freely from one scene into another in addition to editing. Im the first one to read the whole completed manuscript and Im so excited to let someone else read it for feedback. Does the plot flow freely? Is it interesting? Do you like the characters? Are they properly developed? oes the plot and mystery make sense? These are just some of the questions that I will ask.

I've written numerous papers when I was in graduate school, all of them being a minimum of 30 pages. So, I am used to trying to pick things to write about and Im used to editing. Some writers can edit from the computer screen, but I can't. I need to see the words on paper and be able to take my red and green pens and cut, slash, add words, make comments about what needs to be corrected. This isnt always easy becasue when Im writing sometimes the sentence sounds so good and then later when I look at it, I'm not so sure I want to word it the way I originally did. Every writer edits differently and I'd like to take a seminar of editing to make sure that I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing. I've been writing since I was nine years old and for me the process has always been the same, rewrite and edit on paper with a red pen.

Music is something that helps me work. I use it to write and edit too. Music allows that part of me which is creative to flow more freely. Once the book is more involved I'll post what music I wrote the book too. There are a few CD's that I listed too over and over again that always inspired me and remind me of certain characters. Ashton has his own music as does Sydney, Slate, and Aiden. The team as a unit has their own music too, I just cant help it. I need music to write too, it's as if the music opens up my mind to new possibilities. As a matter of fact, I know it opens up new creative ideas, I had an idea for a plot pop into my head this morning as I listened to Duran Duran on the way to work. So you see, it doesnt matter what type of music I listen too becasue all of it creates possibilites for me.

Slainte!

Heidi =)

Finished...At Last

2006-01-02T16:48:00.000-05:00

A quick note to say I've finished the book. I've worked on it for 7 hours and I wrote 35 pages today. I'm tired, but I'm done, now comes the fun part. I get to take it to Kinko's and print it out and edit it, then work on my query letter and start sending it out. I'll give myself a break of about a month and then finish writing the first few parapgrahs of book two which I just started. Wish me luck. Im happy with this story.

Slainte!

Heidi =)

Oh yeah......fairy's and vampires appear in my story along with demons....interesting eh? Not for the faint of heart. Just joking about the faint of heart!

Final Scene II...the end is in sight...

2006-01-02T10:20:00.000-05:00

I woke up early after dreaming about the book all night long. I tossed and turned all night and couldnt sleep for the life of me. I want this to work so badly, I know it takes years but I am willing to battle it out, for me, it means a fight that Im willing to begin and continue. Im working on the final scene and hope to be done today sometime, I am keeping my fingers crossed. Ive been up for a few hours working on this already. Im trying to get the vision in my head and sometimes, the characters have a mind of their own, Aiden for example demanded some attention and wanted to be initiated into the "Magickal Boys Club". Huh. I had not expected that but at being 450 pages into a book and characters are demanding more attention can be an interesting thing. Im well over 100,000 words, and I truly feel that for me, I cant develop a character or characters in less that this.

Ill write more if I finish the book, until then, Slainte, and ummmm, live long and prosper...just kidding.

Heidi =)

Happy New Year 2006

2006-01-01T18:41:00.000-05:00

Well, I was sooooooooo sick last night, not sick from drinking but sick from being a diabetic and having my blood sugar spike, then drop. Ive been sick all day. 2006, has got to be a better year for me than 2005. The positives of 2005 is that I wrote the majority of The Envisioners Book One. I plan to finish it up tommorrow. 1/2 scene to go and Im done, then I can sit back, take a deep breath and ahhhhhh, edit. I have done some editing throughout the manuscript but we shall see where that takes me. A few people want me to cut or rather "dame down" a sex scene that I have written but I really dont want to do that unless I absolutely have too. I like my sex scene darn it. Im thinking of adding another small other one in the final scene but no surprises... and no give aways.

May this year be good for you and my your hopes and dreams come true!

Slainte!

Heidi =)

One Down Half a Scene to Go

2005-12-31T12:06:00.000-05:00

Well, logged 30 pages yesterday. Yeah! I finished the scene and I have 1/2 of the final scene to go, will I make it before tonight? Probabally not, becasue we have guests down from Washington DC. I was able to finish that scene and I feel really good about it. I had to make sure that key points played roles so that future events would happen. After all, they are Envisioners and spend the majority of their time working nights.

I wish everyone a Happy New Years no matter where you live. May the new Year be better than the old year and may Happiness come your way.

Slainte!

Heidi =)

Scene

2005-12-29T19:09:00.000-05:00

Im in the middle of a scene, Im actually switching between two differnt scenes so I dont get to bored (the last two scenes of the book). I have found I'm more creative if I go ahead and to that. Today, a wave of ideas hit be for book two so I need to make sure I incorportae them into the ending so the second book starts off well. Sometimes when I write, I have a general idea of where I want the scene to go and when I sit down to write, the creative muse flows and ideas come out of nowhere, it's as if unseen hands guide my words. I am pushy with this book, this story must be told, my version of it, there is nothing like it on the market and I want to share my world with others. Thanks to my creative muse who adds all these extra scenes.

Well, its back to work, I had wanted to try and get this manuscript done before I start classes on Jan 3. Between work and school, the book will have to make time becasue I want this so bad I can taste it, not one book, not two books or even three but dozens of them. I want to be good at my craft and bring worlds to people so that they can enjoy and imagine, after all isnt that what fantasy is? Read. Enjoy. But most importantly imagine the possibilities of my world!

Slainte!

Heidi =)

Final Scene

2005-12-27T12:42:00.000-05:00

Well, I started the final scene last night, Im working between 2 scenes so that I dont get bored. I have the vision of them both in my head and am working quite hard to put that vision onto paper. Last night I wrote about 7 pages and was quite happy where the scene was headed, lets see if today I can yield more pages. Im over the 400 page count at the moment and the word count is around 100,000.

Slainte!

Heidi =)

Merry Christmas

2005-12-25T12:31:00.000-05:00

The ham is warming up, the sweet potatoes are cooking, the regular potatoes are boiling, the pies are in the oven.....christmas dinner. Merry Christmas!!!

Im going to try and work on the book today, I had a few dreams the other night that I think I will incorporate into the book. Im so close to being done.

Happy Yule and Merry Christmas!

Slainte!

Heidi

Christmas Eve

2005-12-24T17:26:00.000-05:00

Tonight is christmas eve, wow, time has flown by and this year it sprang up on me so quickly. Ive been ready, finished all my shopping on Monday, wrapped everything the same day. The neighbors have been cool and have given us lots of cookies, candy, goodies. Neighbors are a nice thing to have, if you get along with them. All of our neighbors are pretty cool and we all get along. We have a big party planned for next weekend, all I will say is that it involves alot of drinking and playing games. Ive been fixated on martini's lately, especially cosmo's, appletini's and chocolate tini's. YUM. My grandma drinks the martini's with gin and tonic water and I dont like those at all, but the others I find quite tasty.

I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and happy new year.

Happy Yule, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Slainte!

Heidi =)

The end is in sight...

2005-12-23T12:46:00.000-05:00

I can see the end.....not so far away. My goal is to try and finish by Jan 1, so i can really celebrate new years eve that I finished the book. So, to accomplish this goal, I need to work next week. I need to get up at 8am and get to work writing, with no disturbances till noon, take a break and get back to work till 5 or so. I am going to make myself do this. I want it badly and when us humans want something badly enough, we work for it.

Christmas will be here this weekend and the best present I can give myself is to finish this book. Im sooooo excited about it, I want to share my world with others. I want them to crave it and be as involved as I am.

Happy Yule, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!

Slainte!

Heidi =)