Oct
31
Posted by wilderwriter on
October 31, 2009
This is the third book in the Shadow Dweller series though it has changed quite a bite since it’s first incarnation. How much do I love this novel? Just let me count the ways.
Top 12 Reasons You Should Run, Not Walk, To Buy This Book
12. Lots of new stuff in this version of the book
11. High body count – nothing says romance like a pile o’ corpses
10. It’s written me by and I’m FABulous!
9. Verra Sexy Hero
8. It’s on sale @ a discount!
7. The heroine is a romance writer
6. Verra Sexy Shapeshifting Hero
5. Set in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
4. Uber sensual love scenes, food scenes and water incidents
3. Verra Sexy Shapeshifting CAT Hero
2. The blatant and often hilarious misuse of catnip
1. Did I mention the uber sexy, hot, gorgeous yummy shapeshifting CAT hero?
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Oct
13
Posted by wilderwriter on
October 13, 2009
Over the course of your lifetime you’ll meet many people who have a story to tell. If you’re lucky, a handful of those stories have the potential to change the course of your life.
Meet my friend Babs – one of those amazing spirits who tranformed hundreds of lives simply because she was breathing. We worked together for several years and during that time we laughed, we cried and had long talks about every topic under the sun. Even though she had MS, she never let her daily struggle diminish her cheerful nature and everyone she met adored her.
I received an email today letting me know that this darling creature passed away on October 2.
You will be sorely missed and I’m a better person for just having known you.
This one is for you, Babs:
Some of the many reasons why I adored Babs.
12. With her illness she had issues with her speech (she constantly struggled to find the right words) and when she used the wrong ones she’d laugh, laugh, laugh.
11. Was addicted to anything sweet and was always willing to share.
10. Her infectious laugh.
9. Hysterically funny without being mean or snarky.
8. Loved to talk about anything to anyone.
7. Always saw the good in people.
6. Loved the color purple and wore it often.
5. Sang jazz standards (off-key of course) all day while we worked.
4. Adored anything related to Hollywood be it movies, gossip or Mel Gibson.
3. Major Foodie.
2. Was generous with her time no matter what the situation was.
1. Always reminded me that if you’re not having fun then you’re doing it wrong.
And something from one of her favorite authors:
IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER by Erma Bombeck
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the ‘good’ living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.
I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television – and more while watching life.
I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.
I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren’t there for the day.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn’t show soil or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I’d have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, “Later. Now go get washed up for dinner.”
There would have been more “I love yous”.. more “I’m sorrys”… but mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute…look at it and really see it… live it…and never give it back.
Oct
05
Posted by wilderwriter on
October 5, 2009
I’m watching the first show of season 8 of The Biggest Loser. I have a love/hate relationship with this show. I love Bob Harper – he’s really hot and he makes for good scenary. I hate watching these people broken down again and again though. They might lose weight, but how many of them actually keep it off?
What is the deal with the trainers looking like raging psychopaths this season? I realize this is a ‘reality’ show and its all about the ratings – but their behavior enforced it this time around. In order to lose weight, everyone needs encouragement but this, IMO, isn’t encouraging. It’s nothing short of abusive – to yell and scream in someone’s face like that is just messed up. If I had to go through that to lose weight, I’d grab another Twinkie and turn to HBO.
Also – anyone who has studied the science of weight loss knows that to lose more than 1% of your body weight per week is too much. I understand why the first week these contestants lose big numbers, a lot of it is water weight as salt is pretty much being removed from their diet. If you drop the salt & salty foods I can guarantee that you’ll drop some pounds as well.
While it might look good to see people watching big chunks of blubber each week, what is the real cost to their bodies? Hormone levels go nuts, stress hormones increase and the tissues become inflamed. Inflamation , for those of you who don’t know, is almost the same as an injury – it causes your body to go into overdrive to repair the inflamed tissues. The metabolism starts doing gymnastics and your body goes into fight mode which means it hangs onto every calorie, every pound that comes your way. Its a vicious cycle which takes me back to – how many of them gain their weight back?
Daniel, a contestant from Season 7 – lost a good amount of weight and he’s returned for this season. At the finale, he won 312 pounds and at the beginning of the season he weighed…312 pounds. Now this man states that he’s been working out for four hours a day and lost…nothing?
I know how everyone loves to chant the weight loss mantra of calories and exercise but somtimes that equation doesn’t equal success. Sometimes its about WHAT you are eating, not how much you are eating. I’m sure there are many who would argue with me on this but I’ve fought with my weight all my life and this has been my experience.
Show 1 – Julio should’ve been sent home because he’s a whiner.
Oct
05
Posted by wilderwriter on
October 5, 2009
I gots news….
I just recieved a contract for the next Men of SWAT title, Kissing Cowboy. No release date yet so stay tuned.
