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November 4th, 2009
09:28 pm - A New Venture
I've done it! I've signed up as a Pampered Chef consultant.
For those of you out there in Canada, if you're thinking of ordering some of their product (for yourself or as a gift for the upcoming holiday season) give me a shout! Jump to their website to check out their products.
As for the why, well, with all the ugly stuff and its related expenses, I welcome the challenge and will appreciate the extra income.
As part of my launch, I will be having a couple of Grand Opening shows. If you're interested in coming out for one, let me know. And the best way to save money on the products is to host a show. If you've always wondered what it's like, it's not only easy, it's fun! I would love to hear from you.
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/punquinheads/pink/working.gif) busy
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October 30th, 2009
10:13 pm - Chapters tomorrow
On Saturday, October 31, I am doing a book event at the Chapters on King St N in Waterloo. Drop by between 1 and 3 pm for snacks and a reading from Tesseracts 13. Look for a review of the anthology in the Kitchener Record on Saturday as well.
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/punquinheads/pink/tired.gif) exhausted
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October 20th, 2009
01:43 pm - Paperwork Days
Yes, we all have them, the dreaded paperwork days. These are the days when we read emails we've been avoiding, update our bankbooks, and generally try to feel as though we have a handle on what's going on in our lives.
This is what I spent my time doing today.
Remarkably, the first time I checked my watch, almost the entire day had flown by. This means no writing for me today.
I do feel as though my life is stabilizing. Many of the big items on my plate have been finishing/resolving/completing. So I many have some brain time and/or writing time soon.
Must make time.
Current Location: my office
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/punquinheads/pink/cold.gif) cold
Current Music: the sounds of patio stones being set in place
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October 14th, 2009
03:08 pm - Flight
In an effort to ready myself for the upcoming NaNoWriMo, I did some soul searching today. I'm still not sure if I will change my mind and write something new, but for now, I know that I want my efforts to go towards something important.
My novel, "Flight" is at the top of that priority list. No matter what, I must put my efforts into it, come hell or high water, as often as I can, or I will lose the small amount of momentum I gained this summer at WorldCon and DragonCon.
Today, I figured out how to transition from the new beginning into the old beginning for the one character. Kyle is another story. His beginning is so radically different, I still don't know how I will merge him back into the middle of the novel. For now, he has his own crisis, his own directives, and I hope, soon, an epiphany will hit me hard enough to get me through this land of unknown-mixed with doubt.
SK has promised to read it over, and I haven't forgotten. I know she was busy the last couple of months with her own commitments, but I want to get something in her hands soon, and that means repairing the breaks I've made to solve the mistakes I wrote myself into.
This novel stuff is hard, gosh darn it.
Current Location: Urbana Cafe
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/punquinheads/pink/thoughtful.gif) contemplative
Current Music: NaNoWriMo '08 mix
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11:04 am - Hey, if it worked before...
I finally had the chance to give, "Destiny Lives in the Tattoo's Needle" a final read-through today. Now it's in the hands of the editors of Tesseracts 14 to slush as they will, so to speak.
My total number of subs for the year has risen again to a whopping 7. Yes, I know, it's low, but it's all I've got. (And I've reached the lucky 13%! Woot!) The shiny counter:
7 / 52 submissions. 13% done!
Current Location: Urbana Cafe
Current Mood: accomplished
Current Music: the NaNoWriMo '08 mix
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October 2nd, 2009
12:25 pm - Out and about
I'm sitting in a Starbucks in Toronto, taking in the vibe, hoping to be inspired to write something. I might give "Destiny Lives in the Tattoo's Needle" a read, and decide if it's worthy to sub to Tesseracts 14. I will definitely send them something (maybe two somethings, if they allow multiple subs) because I like the antho and hey, it's Canadian, eh!
The weather here is dreary, so I bought myself a new purse and scarf -- perfect accessories to get me through the fall.
Current Location: Starbucks
Current Mood: thoughtful
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September 30th, 2009
08:09 pm - Out the Door
I sent, "Jelly and the D-Machine" to Writers of the Future today. Yay! It read like a first-draft-ish story, but I think it worked, so what the heck. I'm feeling pretty good about having a couple of stories out there, even if it means I've been neglecting the novel. Orcs storm the wall!
That puts my total number of submissions for the year at 6. The shiny counter:
6 / 52 submissions. 12% done!
In other news, my pool is closed, just in time for our cold miserable weather. Summer is certainly long gone.
And on the irritating front: inanimate objects are the enemy. I'm just saying...it's been one of those days.
Current Location: my office
Current Mood: accomplished
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September 25th, 2009
02:10 pm - Words on Paper
I have finished draft zero of "Jelly and the D-Machine," which weighs in at about 4,800 words.
I wrote the opening of the story in January of 2007, and haven't touched it since. With a little polishing, I'm liking what I've done with it.
After a couple of passes, I do believe I will send it to WotF, as the deadline looms. I don't really have time for crits, which may be a HUGE mistake, but it's my own fault for leaving things until the last minute.
Current Location: my office
Current Mood: accomplished
Current Music: iPod shuffle
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September 11th, 2009
09:01 pm - Tesseracts 13 Launch at Bakka-Phoenix Books
Just a reminder of the launch party for Tesseracts XIII at Bakka-Phoenix Books tomorrow (Saturday, September 12) at 3PM.
With any luck, I will be reading from my story, "The Tear Closet."
Hope to see you there.
Current Location: my office
Current Mood: accomplished
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08:52 pm - It's a Miracle
You should sit down...seriously, because I wouldn't want you to faint and crack your head open.
Okay...you sitting down?
I submitted a story today. It's true, I swear! I sent "The Needle's Eye" to Asimov's. That puts my number of subs for the year at...I know, it's embarrassing...5 for the year.
The sort-of-shiny counter:
5 / 52 submissions. 10% done!
Oh, and I updated my website, including the Gallery which was sadly, horribly behind the times.
Current Location: my office
Current Mood: accomplished
Current Music: Seether
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September 9th, 2009
09:32 pm - Home safe, but BUSY
Michael and I got home late last night.
Today, my kids returned home with a sea of requests: clothes, school supplies, etc.
My pool needs some serious attention, as fall has brought forth a ton of leaves!
Dragon*Con was fantastic. I hope to blog about it, Washington, and my fall plans as time permits. But the next few days will be all about getting my house in order after a two week absence. Busy doesn't even begin to describe my life right now. I must make some lists...
Current Location: in bed
Current Mood: exhausted
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August 31st, 2009
10:40 am - Cherry Hill, NJ
Michael and I stayed in Cherry Hill, NJ last night, visiting a whole crew of his relatives. Lots of fun. Ate at Ponzio's last night and the food was great.
Today, we're on the road to Washington, DC.
Wicked was fantastic. Loved it. Great musical. More when I have time...
Current Location: Cherry Hill, NJ
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/punquinheads/pink/cheerful.gif) cheerful
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August 26th, 2009
11:51 pm - Dragon*Con schedule
I haven't received my schedule yet for duties in the Daily Dragon office, but below are the panels that I am definitely attending. Ironically, almost every panel that I'm covering for the paper is in the same room. *Weird*
Thursday, September 3
9:00 PM+ Celtic concert, Atrium Ballroom [Marriott]
Friday, September 4
10:00-11:00 AM Conversation with William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy Atrium Ballroom [Marriott]
4:00-5:00 PM Battlestar Galactica cast appearance Atrium Ballroom [Marriott]
Saturday, September 5
10:00 AM-11:15 PM Dragon*Con parade outside the main hotels
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Battlestar Galactica all attending cast panel Atrium Ballroom [Marriott]
10:00 PM-?? parties at the Sheraton
Sunday, September 6
1:00 PM-2:00 PM An hour with Patrick Stewart Atrium Ballroom [Marriott]
5:30-6:30 PM Battlestar Galactica cast panel Atrium Ballroom [Marriott]
8:00-10:00PM Dinner with my DC2K author friends
10:00 PM-?? parties at the Hyatt and Sheraton
Monday, September 7
11:30 AM-12:30 PM Battlestar Galactica cast wrap-up Atrium Ballroom [Marriott]
If you're looking to find me at other times, try the Daily Dragon Office, Chicago room [Hyatt]
Current Location: my office
Current Mood: exhausted
Current Music: 80s ipod mix
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08:37 pm - 50 Bands I've Seen Live
Pauline Zed tagged me on this one. I racked my brain for a while, but got to fifty and sighed with relief. I know I've seen more bands, not to mention all of the opening acts that I haven't remembered.
Test your memory and your love of live music by listing 50 artists or bands you've seen in concert. An act you saw at a festival and opening acts count, but only if you can't think of 50 other artists. Oh, and list the first concert you ever saw (you can remember that, can't you)?
Should you choose to reply to this challenge, here's what you do: (Facebook info)
Copy my note. Click on "notes" under tabs on your profile page. Select "write a new note" in the top corner. Paste the copy in the body of the note. Make your list. Once you've saved, don't forget to tag friends (including me) on the right.
FYI, these are in roughly chronological order, as best as my brain recalls...
The Monkees (yep, my first concert was in 1970 for their original tour)
Ray Charles
Burton Cummings
The Police
The Fixx
James Brown
Luba
UB40
The Nylons
The Pursuit of Happiness
Parachute Club
Gowan
Tom Cochrane
Honeymoon Suite
Triumph
Van Halen (w Sammy Hagar)
Phil Collins
Kim Mitchell
Alannah Myles
Wham!
Pink Floyd
LA Guns
Slaughter
Vince Neil
Skid Row
The Spoons
U2
Eurhythmics
Howard Jones
Bryan Adams
Platinum Blonde
Huey Lewis and the News
Elton John
Barenaked Ladies
Treble Charger
Warrant
The Box
Lee Aaron
Steppenwolf
The Tragically Hip
Aerosmith
Spin Doctors
The Rolling Stones
Mobile
Default
Theory of a Dead Man
Colin James
Stabilo
Hedley
Great Big Sea
Current Location: my office
Current Mood: busy
Current Music: 80s ipod mix
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August 11th, 2009
02:45 pm - Home from WorldCon
I'm waiting for my kids to arrive, (I think I hear car doors slamming) and trying to get my pictures downloaded from WorldCon. Will post a summary of the con as time permits.
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August 5th, 2009
12:28 am - Launch party location
The launch party for Tesseracts 13 (On Friday from 3 to 5pm) is in the Delta Suites hotel ROOM 2815.
I can't believe WorldCon is only a couple of days away. I am SO NOT READY!
Current Location: my office
Current Mood: busy
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August 4th, 2009
11:22 pm - Tesseracts 13 Launch at Bakka Phoenix books
If you can't make WorldCon and you want to catch a more local launch of Tesseracts 13, put this date on your calendar:
Saturday, September 12
3pm until ??
BakkaPhoenix Books
697 Queen Street West
Toronto ON M6J1E6
All are welcome! Hope to see you then!
Current Location: my office
Current Mood: busy
Current Music: ipod shuffle
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11:19 pm - My WorldCon schedule
I'll be leaving for Montreal early Thursday morning. Here's how my con is shaping up:
Anticipation (WorldCon) in Montreal:
Thursday, August 6
7:00-8:00 PM Reading, with Bob Neilson, Ian Tregelis, and Suzanne Church - room: P512AE
Friday, August 7
1:00-2:30 PM Launch of Tesseracts 13 signings by Jean-Louis Trudel, David P. Nickle, Suzanne Church, Jill Snider Lum, BJ Galler-Smith - Edge Books booth
3:00-5:00 PM Launch of Tesseracts 13 readings by Jean-Louis Trudel, David P. Nickle, Suzanne Church, Jill Snider Lum, BJ Galler-Smith - Delta Suites Hotel
Saturday, August 8
2:00-3:30 PM Battlestar Galactica Postmortem David Clink(M), Amy Sisson, Eliza Baynes, Mathew Rotundo, Susan Forest, Suzanne Church - room: P518BC
5:00-5:30 PM Autograph session ... Suzanne will have books available for signing or bring your own - P-Autographs
I will bring treats to my reading, so if you're looking for some great fiction and yummy snacks, come on down.
Current Location: my office
Current Mood: busy
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11:14 pm - Hey out there
It's been a while since I posted to my blog. I haven't used my computer much this summer ... been too busy with family type stuff.
For a while, the six of us (Michael and his girls, me and my boys) spent several days together. Remarkably, we all got along well. No big fights, no territorial stuff. A wonderful time was had by all.
We visited Niagara Falls with Michael and his girls last Friday. Did the hike down to the whirlpool rapids and even caught some fireworks by the falls.
I'm now home and should be preparing for WorldCon. Spent most of this evening downloading pictures from my camera to prepare for the con.
My cough is pretty much over, just some lingering spells from time to time. Yay!
Current Location: my office
Current Mood: busy
Current Music: ipod shuffle
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July 20th, 2009
02:53 pm - The summer of bad luck continues
I'm feeling a bit pissy today, feeling like the summer is slipping away and I haven't done much of anything yet.
First, the tendinitis, then the nasty flu, and now I'm overwhelmed by all of the stuff I should have been doing weeks ago, but put off because I wasn't feeling up to it. Grrrr...
Ah well, I'm playing each day as it comes now. No plans for more than a couple of days ahead, no grandiose ideas about all that I will accomplish. Nope, I've thrown in the planning towel and have allowed the world to throw its worst at me. Even swimming has become iffy at best as the weather has really been rather crappy this summer.
Sounds depressing, but it's not that bad. Just frustrating and underproductive.
I finished reading "Second Glance" by Jodi Picoult today. Great book. I'd recommend it to ghost story readers, chick lit readers, and generally people who like complex stories that come together at the end.
Current Location: my office
Current Mood: ![[mood icon]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/mood/punquinheads/pink/grumpy.gif) frustrated
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