December Ranting: Before There Were Computers

Wow, tis the season to be jolly! Yeah right, at the moment there is nothing jolly about it. I am sitting here with a long face, all because my computer is not working as it should. Woe is me, for there is so much to be done and I can't do it. This bring me way down in the dumps. But the bad part is....a technician will not be here until the 20th, and today is just the 13th. Both phone service and internet service are in need of repair, for lines are criss-crossing somewhere. However, today I did manage to check my email and leave an updated status on Facebook, while the green light was flashing, signaling that I could get on the internet. But, the thing went out again, so I am back at square one....being frustrated. Now would be a good time for a back up system, however, if the problem is in the phone lines, a back up system would be useless.

This reminds me of the days before computers. How did we ever manage our days before we had internet and telephones? Do you remember? For one thing, I bet housewives or stay at home moms had clean houses, spotless from top to bottom. However, I've already done that this past weekend, when the troubles began. I was even in the mood to rearrange furniture, which I did and I wore myself out doing it. But since the phone and the internet were going bonkers, I did the next best thing to occupy my time, became a busy little housewife.

I am hoping the green light starts to flash again, for when it does, I plan on transferring this ranting to my blog, if it allows me. Well do you see that? Before there were computers/internet and phones, people wrote their writings/rantings down on paper. This I had already done while drinking my first cup of coffee this morning. I just took out the old stand by me....the writing tablet and pen and jotted down what I wanted to say. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do, so I did.

So how will I fill the remainder of this day......I plan on fixing a big dinner to occupy my empty time without a working computer or phone service. This is such a drag and a cotton pickin shame! Thank goodness Direct TV isn't messing up! How about that?????

Tell me, how do you cope when all of your electronic gagets go on the blink? Do you put on your apron and start baking and roasting, or doing something crafty in the kitchen? Did I lose my mind or what???????

As you can see, if you are reading this blog, I did manage to get a little writing done today.......and this is a good thing. And Oh yeah, the green light started to flash, letting me know the internet is ready......for me to transfer my rantings to my blog.

Until the next time....wish me luck in surviving this test of endurance and patience, for I am running out of both.

Great Day in the Morning Chat

Good morning, good morning. I know, shame on me for not keeping up with my chit chat blog. However, I have been busy, which is a good thing. However, this week is starting out slow. Last week, it was humming around my desk. I had 9 articles to put out and I succeeded. I even beat my deadline by a couple of days. Now I like that! I would love to have more assignments like that.....on a weekly basis.

How are you adjusting to this fall season? This is not my favorite time of the year because it is too close to winter, which I am not a fan of. I prefer the summer months 24/7. Now that's my cup of tea. Bump the cold weather with all that ice and snow.

I am still waiting for my last new book to make some progress, talking about moving forward with it. Maybe that will be my Christmas Gift, a finished book. Oh well, the key word here is patience, so I am working on that. I guess you can't rush a good thing, what do you think?

So, what do I do when I am not working on a freelance article, or writing a new book for kids? You will find me hanging out on Facebook and Twitter. Oh yeah, this grandma has it going on with cyber space. I found a new stress outlet, I've been playing this 3D fish game called AquaLife. I like my aquarium that I decorated and the fish actually swim around and grow. Nah, you don't eat them when they get big, you sell them and make coins. LOL I went from level 1 to level 19 in no time at all. I have a lot of new fishy friends too. To play this online game you have to be a fish lover. I didn't even realize that I am attracted to fish....the pretty kind. They have some ugly ones you can purchase. There will be no predators in my aquarium. LOL

In the evening, after all my work is done, I like to play "Words with Friends". This is a scrabble game that can go on for days, for you play when you want. Sometimes I have 4 and 5 games going on....But you know what....I suck at this game. I think I only won one game. It is all about strategy and that I need to work on, plus I keep getting these stupid letters that are hard to work with. LOL As a writer, you would think I would breeze through this game.....but that ain't happenin! Oh well, it is still fun and relaxing.

So, what's on your agenda for October 17th? It looks like a chill day for myself.
Well, I guess I better end this little note and go check my email. Who knows, I might have an article request waiting on me. I am keeping my fingers crossed, because I do like working. I love being busy and having something to do that is interesting and full feeling.

If you like this little chat, don't be afraid to say so...heck come on and subscribe to my blogs.....I do after all, have some interesting things to talk about, sometimes. LOL

Hey and don't forget, the holidays are right around the corner. Books make lovely gifts for kids. So, don't forget to add my titles to your shopping list and just in case you forgot what they are....I am here to remind you.

Broken Voices
A New Home for Her Cubs
Sugar and Spice Fairy Tales for Girls
Stories from Grandma's Garden
Wohali and the Little People
Smiles and Frowns through Animal Town's Storybook.

(All of which are sold at Amazon.com) Happy Shopping!

November News Letter

Okay folks, here I am experimenting as I sit at my desk. Well, it is certainly not because I don't have anything to do that I decided to do a little experimenting. I just thought as a writer and an author, I needed a newsletter, so I created one. Let me know if it looks like a news letter to you. I welcome all comments and suggestions, for I don't know what I am doing. Like I said....I am experimenting, with my mind headed in the right direction. I hope I can add it here, if not, I am going to feel like an idiot.

Well crap, it is not working, can't upload my newsletter from "Word". I am going to have to work on this some more. I just have to figure it out. I know there is a way.

Chatter time

With my new book already set up on Amazon.com, I have been busy promoting my book. I have two radio interviews booked and I am going to be a guest author for an open house event at a library here in DC. I am marking my calendar of things to do and prepare for.

Being an author is fabulous and it sure does keep you busy after you have written the end to your story.

I’ve been doing a lot of online research too, finding places to list my new book. I have registered and signed up at sites aimed at writers and authors. Boy, to keep track of all this stuff, I am keeping a notebook of all the places that are now bearing my name and book information.

Right now, everything is about the new book, “Broken Voices”, but I can’t forget about my other babies, the oldie but goody titles. They can’t be pushed to the back burner. They have to stay up front too.

Oh, more great news to announce, “A New Home for Her Cubs” is going to be a print book too. It is coming out in paperback. The proof copy is in the mail as I type. I can’t wait to see it. With that said, all of my titles will be in both ebook and paperback form, which gives great options to my readers. The only book that does not come in paperback is Wohali and the Little People. I am going to have to get with the publisher and see if we can remedy that. With such a wonderful book cover, it should be a POD too.

Well, I have a lot of things to do today, I just wanted to touch base and let you know WHAT I HAVE BEEN DOING. I am on a fabulous roller coaster ride.