Catching Up!!

4:06 PM Elizabeth Seckman 18 Comments

Misha Gericke & Beth Fred host this monthly goal update. The idea is to think big...and then work hard to make it happen. My two goals are publish two books and master marketing.

1. Swept Away is done. I need to write the blurb and for some reason, I'm just not feeling it. I'll have to write a few crappy versions to get the ideas flowing.

2. I didn't master marketing this month. Maybe next month...

What have I been up to this week? What's my excuse for blog sluggishness and nonexistent word count? It was our first annual Bill Stewart Memorial Football Camp.

Honestly? Doing this sort of stuff cuts into my work and personal time, but I figure I have the rest of my life to earn money and catch up on laundry.

Childhood is short. I say we make it as awesome as we can.

It's Friday, so let's celebrate the small things!

Thanks to our hosts in this weekly check in: Lexa, L.G, and Katie!

1. Past Due is a Digital Book Today Great Read of the Week!

2. I managed my social media. Weary of the online battles on Facebook where some never listen or show respect for either side, I decided to change my settings. I "Unfollowed" hateful posters (not blocked or Unfriended- I just don't get their posts in my newsfeed anymore). Whew. Glad I did that. I have no problem with dissent and disagreement, but I'm tired of the lack of civility.

3. I'm headed to the beach at the end of the week! And yes, I do intend to be shark bait.

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Breaks, Sharks, and Books

6:00 AM Elizabeth Seckman 55 Comments

And now we are not.

Today, I am over at Chrys Fey's (or so my dusty calendar says!) discussing scene settings.

The scene I chose- from Defying Reason- is set at the the beach.

I write about the beach a lot. My grandma always said- if you can't live it- dream it. She was talking about sex, but I'll apply her logic however best suits my purpose at any given moment. And at this moment, I'm talking beach.

The beaches in books. And then smoothly segueing into beaches in real life.

At the beach, there is sand, and sun, and sharks attacking people.

Logically, I realize I have a statistically better chance of being mauled by a stray dog in my neighborhood while out for a walk than I do of getting bitten by a shark, but still...

sharks have big teeth. And I have been counseled by a wise lady to stay out of the water. (See, I'm listening Jo!)

But here's the problem...I love swimming in the ocean. And I'll be at the beach for two weeks. That's 14 days and far too many hours sitting on the shore. What will distract me from the water?

I don't like to shop. And sight seeing is for evenings.

Oh, le sigh. What to do?

Stupid sharks*.

Although...did you know jelly fish and sting rays attack more people? Still. We fear the shark.

I blame the teeth.

It's Friday, so let's celebrate the small things!

Thanks to our hosts in this weekly check in: Lexa, L.G, and Katie!

1. Swept Away is done. It's back with the editor and the betas to see if they approve.

2. Past Due is part of an anthology, Tempting Treasures! 6 awesome stories- there is something for everyone's taste. From sexy hot to page turning plots, this book is a must pick up at the limited time price of 2.99! Get your copy HERE!

3. I've been decluttering rooms. Like a wise man (Mr. Cavanaugh) pointed out- decluttering the world around you makes the brain feel less cluttered too.

4. It's summer! Now, to unwind and enjoy...says the lady who has been on a long break!

*Don't give me thunder. I know sharks aren't stupid. I know they're necessary creatures in the whole circle of ocean life.

photo credit: Frosty Reception via photopin (license)

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Pre-Vacation

9:53 AM Elizabeth Seckman 17 Comments

I must take some time to get caught up.

I just don't know where to start- book, blog, laundry, yard, brush my hair...

Have no fear. I'll be back.

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There's an App for That!

12:00 AM Elizabeth Seckman 16 Comments

Join the IWSG Here!

Thanks to our tireless leader, Alex Cavanaugh, and June's awesome co-hosts! M. Pax, Tracy Jo, Patricia Lynne, Rachna Chhabria, Feather Stone, and Randi Lee!

I'm too tired to be insecure this month.

All my kids are home- the two college boys are on break. One is working, the other is doing an internship. That has me running people here and there, just like the old days when they all joined too many sports and clubs, and we lived in the family van.

We weren't homeless...we were just never at home.

But I hate to simply whine about being behind. I mean we're all busting A to keep up. (Some people just aren't as good at poor planning and pitiful organization as I am.)

To offset the negative, I wanted to share a little bit of positive inspiration.

But I was too tired to think of any.

Fortunately, there is an app for that.

So, here's some inspiration from the INSPIRATION APP.

(It's FREE by the way :)