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I’ve been buried. Maybe you haven’t noticed, maybe you’re out surfing all of those other smart ass sites.

That hurts.

But I don’t blame ya, I’ve been busy. Not just a little busy, but overwhelmed actually. I hate that.

On the good side, the silver lining, I have a request I’m turning in today, for a synopses and partial. I hope I’m turning it in today, but since I’m already 10 min late for work and haven’t gotten near the shower yet, that could change.

On the bad side, my back and hip are out from having spent approximately 10 hours a day at the computer – on top of 10 hours a day on my feet. And yes, that does add up to 20 hours a day, and yes, I’m only getting 4 hours of sleep.

I hear the Bride of Frankenstein look is back in style.

On the good news, my cold/sinus infection is finally letting go and I’m halfway through the bridal jewelry I’m making for a friend of mine. My three simultaneous online classes end next week and then I’ll be CAUGHT UP! I’ve also starting writing a YA/MG that’s halfway through chapter two.

So I’m hoping this week, things even out. I hope we have electricity for the entire week, that the sump pump keeps going full steam (heavy rains for the past two weeks here in Iowa) and that my tiny little chapter/synopsis inspires someone to smile and think hey, we’d like to sign her.

Keep your fingers crossed and your umbrella open.

=)

carrie

Today is my mom’s birthday, I won’t tell you how old she is, as I want to live just a wee bit longer. =)

But I will tell you that she’s the best mom ever. No, seriously. I’m sure your mom is wonderful too, but for me, my mom’s the best.

Supportive, funny and caring. When I started on this road to publication, she was right there behind me. She gives me a goose every now and then, to make sure I’m not slacking, but always always always reads whatever I give her, and always says its wonderful.

Even when sometimes it’s not.

But hey, that’s what moms are for right? =)

She’s the holding force in our family, the one that makes us come together for Christmas, birthdays etc….the one that still pulls my sister and I apart when we’re fighting (which is pretty much daily) and the one who I talk to every day on the phone. Yup, every single day.

I wouldn’t waste a single moment of my time with my mom. She’s special, she’s the best.

Happy Birthday Mom!!

love,

carrie

sweeeet!

I have a day off! woot! Not only that, two days off in a row!

So what am I doing with all of this spare time you ask?

Working. Me=idiot.

I should be out power shopping, weeding the garden (even though it’s still a foot under in snow), reading in bed. But nope, I’m getting caught up instead.

Trust me, I’ll feel as good after it’s all done as if I’d gone power shopping.

For some reason, my tiny brain seems to think I need to take online classes. And not even easy online classes like “how to name your horse” or “the care and feeding of possums”. oh nooooooo..I take hard classes like characters emotions – massive amounts of reading (but all worth it my darlings) and master plotting and copy editing and POV and….well you name it, I’m taking it.

Me=stupid.

So on my day off today, instead of buying the latest fashions at embarrassing prices, I am instead sitting in front of my computer, trying to drive into my brain me latest heroine’s motivation, why my hero has no visceral reaction when he’s told he’s a father, and I seriously don’t know what that copy editing chart is for, but I assume I’ll find out when I get my next email from class.

And why am I doing all of this?

To provide YOU, my favorite reader, with the best story possible.

Doesn’t that make you feel all warm inside?

It’s also true that I’m learning it so I can be a better writer, make more money and buy a new vacuum cleaner that actually sucks up all the fur my cats leave behind, but that’s just a side benefit.

Really, you’re first in my thoughts.

=)

carrie

so, I bet you didn’t know I wrote poetry.

no?

neither did I, until I was challenged to do so. After a couple vodka/lemonades (diet lemonade of course) I found it’s pretty darn easy to create poetry.

My sister challenged me, jokingly of course, but since she’s my older sister I took it as a dare, to come up with a rhyme for the heart cheesecakes she sells and the word “fart”. Now if you don’t like that word, just stop reading now. It’s for the best trust me. If, on the other hand, your sense of humor is a bit warped like my own, carry on.

All names have been changed to protect the innocent.

_____

Oh my love is like a red red rose…
O’er time it surely grows
‘specially when a heart-shaped cheesecake is bought
From ****** where they bake them a lot

They wrap them so fine with ribbons and bows
They cost only eight dollars and tax I suppose
We’ll toast to it with wine and a fork in each hand
*****’s cheesecakes are marvelous you must understand

Call ******* as fast as fast you can be
They even deliver ASAP!
Don’t miss out on this fabulous cheesecake of hearts
It’s cheaper than flowers and won’t make you fart.

________

Once we were young
Our feelings were the hottest
Fumbling in back seats and front seats
And once a hallway closet

Now we’re much older
We’ve got gray in our hair
And sometimes I fart
Or Forget to wear underwear

None of it matters
Not one little whit
Cuz you bought me a heart shaped cheesecake
From ****** – it’s the shit

_______

ok, this last one is bound to get me some hate email, so if you’d just write it in russian so it would go STRAIGHT to spam I’d appreciate it.

Every year we go out
To a right fancy place
Get all duded up
And makeup your face

I buy you roses
You buy me boxers
This year we’re gonna
Party like rockstars

Head over to *******
On maple street y’see
drink fancy wine
And eat supper, sweet pea

And then you’ll buy me
A cheesecake heart
For only 8 bucks
It’d be mighty smart

And oh, you’ll get lucky
From your head to your toes
When I show up
Wearing my brand new speed-os

Three little words
That’s all I want
For valentine’s day
From you my croissant

Just say them aloud
My heart will pitter-pat
With joy and surprise
I might even shat

Oh my gosh oh my gracious
Did you hear that fart?
Just say the 3 words,
BozWellz cheesecake heart!

Oh yes, how I knew it!
You spent the 8 greenbacks
Our savings is gone
We can’t pay the property tax

But it was worth it
Oh yes it was
Even tho our doublewide is towed
And they took granny’s vase

Of cremation ashes
And both our coon dogs
We’ll live happily every after
Happy as frogs

Buy ****** heart shaped cheesecakes. At only 8 bucks. Proceeds go to Re- repossession of the double wide trailer. And the dogs. Sorry, granny’s ashes were lost in the fire.

So I loooove Jodie Thomas. I didn’t know I did, it was a surprise love. I thought her book covers looked like Debbie Macomber’s so I didn’t even look twice. Then, one day when I was bored and had NOTHING to read (y’know, except the 3 bags full of books sitting on the sofa – but still) I bought Rewriting Monday. What a blast I had reading it!

Pepper Malone is a journalist who suddenly leaves her last job – after her life is threatened – to move to Bailee, Texas. Her aunt has left her a house in her will, and Pepper needs somewhere to hide out for a bit. Problem is, the aunt isn’t dead. And it isn’t a house so much as a trailer. Complete with a disgruntled cat.

Mike McCulloch runs the local newspaper, who has a motley crew working for him. He hires Pepper and the fun begins. There’s murder, mayhem and the FBI is called in. And that’s just one night in the nursing home! Jodie Thomas writes extremely well, with lots of giggles and outright guffaws. There’s romantic tension, suspense tension and even cat tension. Well worth the money spent and I’ll buy from this author again. And again!

carrie