This Thought Counts

Well, I'm back from WOTS. I'm tired from all the walking I did and all the information that I tried to cram into my head. With WOTS behind me, I get to concentrate on 2 things: My book getting into print form and moving to Portland. Today, I got my copyright app done and the ISBN created for the print copy. So, as the book is ready, the only thing I have to wait for is the Library of Congress # which should be here in a week or so. Until that time, I will be focusing on money and Portland. I am almost complete with the cleaning pamphlet. Its a small pamphlet that will list several "recipes" for simple, clean cleaning supplies. When I complete it, I will have one printed up to figure out price. I am hoping to sell if for the price of everything involved (including shipping for those in the US). Probably $2-$3.

Hello, all:) It's been a busy day. I found a company who could print up my biz cards quickly (and they were also the cheapest in town for a 2-sided card) and I picked them up today. WOW _ they look so good! I mean, I loved the design that I created, but when I had printed them out on my inkjet = all I could think was ewww. But these - They look AMAZING! Being a trekkie, I jumped on a listing this morning that I found locally on a Mr. Spock plate. It was in perfect, never used condition, still in the original box - how could I resist for $20? So, I have added it to my Star Trek Stuff (can you say star trek geek>) and hope to auction them next Spring when the new movie comes out:) I have been cleaning my house with natural products I make myself and am thinking about producing one of them as it works so well, and is so safe for humans, their houses, their pets and the environment. Not quite sure how to get there and welcome any ideas anyone has:) I am mostly ready for the trip tom...

Its been several days, but I have been so busy. I have been adding some things to my vision board and removing others. Plus - yesterday was my mom's birthday and so we had a full day there:) I made her a cake that morning and then we went to a local fair, and it was quite fun. Last year it was boring, but not this year - and I truly think that had to do with where I am mentally. I had a fantastic time! Yesterday, a workman came to replace the air cleaner that sits next to the central heater. I didn't think of it at the time, but considering where it sits, it must have displaced a whole bunch of spiders. So, they decided to crawl on me last night. Not a fun way to wake up at 1am. But, hopefully the rest will find their way back under the stairs. If not, they will have extremely short lifespans:) I am so excited to be attending WOTS next week. There are so many amazing classes plus I am sure I will meet some amazing people. An added bonus is that it is a 4-day vacation. WOO HOO! ...

I feel more on track today. Been too muddled for the last week to concentrate. Today I have tons of things to do. 1. Settle on a teleconference company 2. Start contacting the speakers I sent letters to 3. Finish Designing the website so that I can start building it 4. Write, write, write..... That should keep me busy.:) Hope everyone has a fantastic Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!! Onward and Upward!~

This has been a nice day. I purposefully took time away from my challenge today - for some rest & relaxation. I exercised and tried to just day dream, but instead my mind went over my new novel. LOL I really do need to get a recording device so when these things hit me I can record them right away. It would be faster than trying to write with my hen scratches. Tomorrow, I send out the rest of the speaker invites. I've narrowed down the companies I will be using for the teleconference to 3. There is a company out there that allows it for free, but only up to 96 people. Way too few for what I am planning:) Besides novel "thinking" I also set about shortening several pairs of pants. At 5'0", it is rare that I can find clothes I don't have to shorten. So, I usually buy the pants and let them sit, but this time I couldn't do that. WOTS (Writers of the Sound) conference is coming up soon and I plan on taking my new clothes - the ones that aren't baggy -...

OK, Day 4 of Challenge #2. I am so on fire. Yesterday I wrote for 3 hours. The time went so fast. The only reason I ended up stopping was that my wrists were hurting:) I got my calendar (and suitably enough, its a Dragon calendar!). I started writing down importand dates and when I need ot have things completed. It helped me to realize that Oct 16th, which was going to be the first day of my 6-part series, is only 2 days after the full moon. Considering how the Full Moon affects me, I don't think that is a good idea. SO, I need to either pre-record the 1st one and play it that night, OR move the date. I will have to think on that. Today has been wonderful so far! I got up and immediately wrote and sent my 10-10 list to Betsy, my 10-10 list bud:) I went to the gym for the first time in a week. It felt good to get back on the treadmill. I was only able to go 8 minutes before my back started to twinge, but its getting better - that is the point:) After lunch, I am going to do my resea...

(Originally posted Aug 29, 2008 Boundless Living Challenge ) OK -I am so excited . With the umph I received from this challenge, I finished my first Sci-Fi / Fantasy novel titled In Search of the Drasta . I am so excited to have it finished. Over the last couple weeks I have been researching vanity and self-publishing options. After much back-and-forth motion, I have decided to offer my book in e-format only at this time. Maybe after my second or third book comes out, I will put this one in paper form, but for now, I am very excited to offer it for sale in PDF format! I don't know about all of you, but I hate to buy a book from an author I have never heard of without either hearing reviews or knowing their writing style. So, I have decided to give everyone a chance to read a chapter free! Then, if they like what they read, they can purchase it. Before I go mainstream with this, I would like to offer it to members of The Boundless Living Challenge first. You can sign up for the firs...

(Originally posted on Aug 25, 2008 Boundless Living Challenge ) Wow - Day 35. Can't believe there is only 10 days left in the challenge:) I have been super busy lately working on a plan. I have decided to give away the first chapter of my book. Then, if people like it, they can buy the E-book via a link at the end of the chapter. Also, it will allow me to gain a list of people who want to read my stuff. I plan to update them with information on new releases, book signings (when I have them), as well as send them more of my writings. I am feeling like I am on the right track with this one. (OK, I almost wrote "write track", but didn't know if that would get laughs, boos, or messages about typos! LOL:) I hope to have all the pieces in place by either the end of today or by tomorrow. I will be posting a link to get the first chapter for anyone who is interested here:) I would love to hear some feedback on it:)