Hey, I’ve already celebrated Thanksgiving. Here in Canada it’s held in the beginning of October. I love it…the turkey, the fixings, family and fall fairs.
But, this weekend my American friends are giving thanks. Got me to thinking about all the things that I’m grateful for. So I decided to make a list.

1.My family. My parents are simply the greatest in the world…my siblings are wonderful, and my husband and children fill my life with joy, excitement and yeah at times stress…but they are worth it!

2.My health. I’m healthy and so is everyone in my family. A good friend of mine just recently lost her father to cancer. I’m lucky…my parents are as healthy as I am.

3.My friends. I have, undoubtedly the best girlfriends in the world. In no particular order, Terre, Crystal, shelli, Michele, the sliders, Doina, Gina, Tracey. You are all wonderful and even though I don’t see some of you as much as I like…you’re always in my thoughts.

4.I get to write a book! I’m so happy that I had a goal, went for it…and viola….I’ve not only being given the opportunity to write, I’ve been embraced by the bradford babes, have a wonderful agent and editor who are wholly supportive and have met an entire online pack of friends.

5. My dog Shelby. Just because she’s the cutest most gentlest animal on the planet.

6. Grays anatomy, Supernatural, Law and Order, Heroes and True Blood.

So that’s my list…..and as far as this coming weekend….my band is playing at a fundraiser in a neighboring town. It’s to raise money in memory of a young girl who earlier this year lost her life to cancer. I hope we can raise a ton of cash in her name, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have the chance to help out.

I hope everyone has a great weekend whatever you are doing, and that life finds you happy, healthy and productive.

Ah back in from a weekend in the States shopping with the girls. It was a total blast and just fun to get away with a bunch of chicklets….we did an outlet mall, another mall….found some good deals…and ofcourse consumed some good wine which led to a lot of laughs.
And now it’s tuesday and reality has set in. I have a bunch of house stuff to get done and back to my writing schedule. It’s been hard to plan that lately……as I’m STILL WAITING FOR MY REVISIONS……..aaaagggghhhhh! I am totally stalking my mailman and the problem with that is, I live in a small town….so I KNOW the mailman personally! But seriously, I’ve never been good at waiting and right now…I’m starting to freak out a little…I thought they’d arrive last week for sure…..but nada. Sigh…and now I hear that some Canada Post employees are on strike ( are they fracked? Have they not seen the doom and gloom on the news? They’re freaking lucky they have a job)….So I need to learn how to just chill……not sure how successful I’ll be….I’ll let you know….
In other news I totally reworked my YA proposal and am almost done with it. My goal is to get it to my agent by the end of the week. Along with totally coming up with a fresh angle that kept the basic premise, I decided to write it in first person. I’ve only ever written one piece in first, so this was a challenge for me. I wrote the first two chatpers in third and then rewrote them again in first…..it really helped me get the hang of it ( thanks Stacey for the suggestion) and it’s much easier to write this way.
I’ll have to wait ( again) to see what Laura thinks…so please everyone cross your appendages for me!

So what is everyone else wating for? and or working on?

I read an interesting post today. It was on Moonrats and it was a total kick in the pants. Read it here: http://editorialass.blogspot.com/ (copy and paste…still can’t figure out how to do a link!)

Moonrat is right. The economy sucks. The news is bad all around in every sector of business. when things get this bad, entertainment is usually the first to suffer. I mean, really, people do need to eat after all.

But, buy a book people. Just one book can make a difference. I’m not talking about a 24$ hardcover, although if you do go that route, more power too ya! buy a 7$ paperback. Just one….and tell your friends to do the same while they’re at it!

I am going to the mall today and I will go to coles and buy a book, either something by Nalini Singh or a new YA

What are you going to buy?

Well, it’s the first Monday in November and while we have some lovely weather heading our way tomorrow and through the rest of the week…today is rainly, gloomy and slightly depressing if you ask me. A great day to sink your butt in the couch and grab a good book and read.
I was shopping in the states on the weekend…I know, crazy considering the Canadian dollar is sucking real bad right now, but I did manage to get some great deals for my daughter…..no one else really, but she cleaned up big time…um, anyway, like I was saying….was out and about and grabbed 4 new books to read. Now all I have to do is find the time to read them mind you, and I personally have a boat load of books I haven’t read yet. But I can’t help it…when I see books out by my favoritie authors…well, I get all excited and jittery and I HAVE TO HAVE THEM.

So these are the latest I’ve bought for my reading pile:

One Silent Night: Sherrilyn Kennyon (started it last night…pretty good)
The Book of the Dead: Patricia Cornwell
All I want for Christmas is a Vampire: Kerrelyn Sparks
Dark Possession: Christine Feehan
Destiny Kills: Keri Arthur

so, what’s in your TBR pile? and what are you most looking forward to reading?