Archive for May, 2007
May
25
Posted by wilderwriter on
May 25, 2007
No, my hand / arm isn’t any better and yes, I’m annoyed.
I’ve never been a good patient and I don’t intend to start now. It really annoys me that I couldn’t even open my juice bar today because my right hand is fricking useless and that’s enough to make me whine…
Okay, enough of that crap.
It’s obvious to me that I need to see the surgeon. My hand is no better though the bruising is fading which is a good thing. Tonight I finally figured out that I did seriously damage myself. How? Okay, stick your hand out and extend your thumb to make an L (or a backwards L). See the ‘webbing’ of skin between your thumb and forefinger. Mine is GONE.
Yes, gone.
So not only is it very painful to extend my thumb, my hand just looks odd. (and no, I’m not going to have plastic surgery to fix it, if anyone gets close enough to notice it that means I’m in the act of punching them) Maybe I didn’t notice it because the swelling was horrendous?
Finally, to add insult to injury, my dog, THE DACHSHUND, ate the brace I’m supposed to wear. I know, you can laugh, it is amusing to someone who didn’t have to pay for a new one.
What do you suppose is the going rate for a weenie dog rug?
May
21
Posted by wilderwriter on
May 21, 2007
Yes, I’m still here. Thanks for all the well wishes, I really do appreciate each and every one of them. I’m doing better but my computer time is limited. The doctor’s think I have some nerve damage and they’re ordering me to rest my right arm as much as possible. When I’m at the computer for more than a half hour at a time, I have shooting pains up my arm and that’s not a good thing.
That said, I haven’t lost my sense of humor. 
I am constantly amused by the number of things I can’t do on my own now. One night I decided to have some cheese and crackers and just cutting the cheese was an ordeal and my arm ached all night long. So I thought I’d be slick and get some sliced cheese and bagels…quick and easy right? Until I realized that the bagels weren’t sliced. (whacking self in head)
Driving is fun. I’ve learned how to start my car with my left hand. Once I get it into gear, I’m good. For the first time in five years I’m glad I bought a car with an automatic transmission. Normally I’m a standard kind of girl.
Taking a shower is most amusing. It never occurred to me to open the soap bottles BEFORE I was soaking wet in the shower. It must have sounded like two horses galloping in the bathroom before I was done – must have dropped the bottles at least three or four times. Luckily we now have a shower stall instead of a tub – that has been a blessing.
All in all I’m doing better. I admit I haven’t been wearing my sling / brace combo the way I should and I wonder if that’s why I still have pain. The doc had told me to see a specialist this week if the pain hasn’t gone away and it hasn’t. I’m going to wait another week (and actually try to wear the sling and brace as prescribed) then see how it feels. I’m not one to go racing off to the doctor all the time – I’d hate to waste their time if it feels better next week – so we’ll see what happens.
For everyone who is reading this, please eat a steak for me. I’m damned tired of frozen dinners and finger food.
Hugs – JC
May
16
Posted by wilderwriter on
May 16, 2007
As most of you have heard by now, I had an accident on Tuesday. I’m not going to say what exactly happened but it was a stupid human trick and I performed amazing acrobatic feats that just weren’t good.
Currently my right arm & shoulder are immobilzed and I have two separated ribs. My online time will be curtailed as I am one-handed and typing like this is exhausting. As I keep telling myself, at least life isn’t boring. 
May
15
Posted by wilderwriter on
May 15, 2007
J.C. Wilder had an accident today and will be offline for an unspecified period of time. That’s all the news I have.
Jamie, PA to Ms. Wilder
May
10
Posted by wilderwriter on
May 10, 2007
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| Thirteen Things I Love About Being A Writer
1. I can sleep in as late as I want.
2. My clothing doesn’t have to match when I go out in public because looking at me, no one would guess I write hot, torrid romances.
3. Slippers are appropriate shoes to wear to the store.
4. I can ask people the most intimate and bizarre questions and it’s okay because, ‘I’m a writer.’ 5. Just love it when a reader asks me to sign a book, especially when it’s mine.
6. I can write off my vacations…um…research trips.
7. I can wander around my house talking to myself and no one will call the funny farm.
8. Living off frozen dinners and take out is perfectly acceptable behavior.
9. I don’t have to do housework because I am easily sidetracked and rarely manage to finish anything domestic (Thank God for crock pots!)
10. My vacation time is whenever and where ever I want it to be.
11. Meeting the readers is great fun and I spend most of that time hoping I don’t have something stuck in my teeth or a boogie hanging out of my nose.
12. I am constantly amused by all the voices in my head so I’m never really alone.
13. Did I mention the slippers?
Links to other Thursday Thirteens!
1. Joan 2. Michelle 3. The Gal Herself 4. Shiloh Walker 5. Puss Reboots 6. Barbara 7. Janie 8. Nicole 10. Carolan 11. Tinker 12. NJ 13. Get the Thursday Thirteen code here!
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May
09
Posted by wilderwriter on
May 9, 2007
I took this a few weeks ago when I was in New Orleans, LA. This is Jackson Square, one of the oldest churches in America. The carriages line up for people to hire and the rides are lovely. If you’re in the area and want to take a ride, ask for Ms. Diana and tell her JC sent you.
May
06
Posted by wilderwriter on
May 6, 2007
Sorry it took me so long to get this post up – I’ve been recovering from the RT Conference in Houston, TX. I came to the conclusion a long time ago that I don’t recover as well as I did when I was younger, this is why I gave up drinking.
Carolan Ivey and I left Columbus very early on Monday morning, April 23rd. We drove to New Orleans where we met up with Crissy Brashear and her daughter, Amanda. We stayed at the Maison Dupuy – a fabulous hotel in the heart of the French Quarter. Bourbon Street was two blocks away so that’s where we spent the evening. Did some shopping, hit the voodoo shop and had dinner at a little restaurant. Unfortunately I can’t remember the name of the restaurant and that has nothing to do with the hurricane I drank.
The next morning Carol and I hit the Cafe DuMonde for breakfast then took a carriage ride with a friend. Very touristy but I enjoy the rides anyway. The weather was picture perfect and when I manage to unpack my camera, I’ll post some photos.
We then headed for Houston and arrived at the hotel around 10:30 at night. By then we were both SO incredibly tired that we headed up to bed. I know, shocking coming from me, but that’s what we did. Usually I’m in the bar until all hours of the night – not on this trip.
The best part of RT is just sitting around with friends and chatting. This RT had a very different vibe from ones in the past. It was very laid back (from my perspective at least) and I met tons of new authors and readers. I did end up spending most of my time in the bar but it was usually during the day. And the entire week I was there, I had only one drink.
Maybe that was the problem.
The industry gossip was the same as it is every year – write the book of your heart and it will sell. Unfortunately that isn’t always true. Editors constantly tell writers they want something new and different but they can’t really explain what they mean. Paranormal, urban fantasy and erotic romance are still going strong. My personal prediction is that the erotic romance market will begin to get much tighter this year but we’ll see what happens.
As usual I had a fabulous time. It was great getting to kick back and catch up with old friends and make tons of new ones. Of course the entire time I was there I didn’t take ONE photo. What is up with that???
