Feel it all--even when you have to reach for it

Okay. Great news just came today, and... I'm yawning!!! Someone pinch me, so I'll wake up. Maybe it's deadline let-down, but, I mean, if I can't get excited about the Mother's Day short story collection I was telling you about being with LORI HANDLEAND, what's wrong with me!!!


: ) Isn't that the most amazing thing you've ever heard? I know she's got some fans out here, because we've raved about her before. Sigh... Have no idea what we'll be writing about yet, but Lori's one of my all-time favorite authors. I couldn't be more thrilled. But still, I'm yawning...


Actually thought about not posting tonight. Then I took myself in hand and gave myself a bit of my own advice--fake it until you make it. Sure I'm exhausted and I've been on deadline for going on three years. Sure promoting a new book--two in two months, even--is a lot of work. Sure thinking up new story ideas when Super hasn't bought my new proposals yet is something I hadn't scheduled into my month. But, come on!!! Cry me a river, girlfriend. This is your dream your living!!! Catch a clue and party ;o)


Thought you'd enjoy a bitty glimpse into a writer's neuroses. Because, really, we're all the same. We work hard, try to be good for our famly and loved ones, try to live a life we can be proud of... and wouldn't you know it, just as things start to fall into place, there's still more work to be done. Sometimes, so much work you're tempted to complain, or worse, to miss the good stuff you've fought so hard for.


Even when you have to reach for it a little more than you should, enjoy every new surprise and success--even when it means more work, when all you want to do is rest and party with your friends ;o)


So, partying it is!!! I've got some great new prize pics to share, along with my "I get to write something with Lori Handeland" news. It's time for some Valentine's red. Some of these goodies will be given away during our "field trips" next week--to see where you'll be going to chase down these awesome goodies, check yesterday's post.


Woohooo!!!! Can you feel me partying tonight??? Hope you have something wonderful to celebrate, too. You deserve it, each and every one of you.