Discussions

Heated Debate – Woops!

 

I unknowingly unleashed a heated debate on my facebook page this morning about Parenting. This was what I posted…

Debates with ER Pierce
Parenting Fail: #546

DS (5yr old) “Mom! I know what rhymes with Suck.”

Me: O.o

DS: “Fuck!”

Me: O.o :face palm: stone face — feeling guilty.

Which sparked a huge discussion on swearing and cursing. Now, I love a good debate, but judging me? Yea – that doesn’t fly. I know who I am, what I’m about, and what kind of person and parent I am. I don’t need validation, or judgement from anyone. I live my life – you live yours. Debate is healthy, and can be fun. When it becomes personal with emotions flaring and flying, well, time to step back and take a breath.

I’m ready for round two though, just saying. Debating with a Virgo is at your own risk.

 

Monday Mourning – Totems

 

Monday arrived after a turbulent weekend – My dh’s birthday, Mother’s Day, four children who seemed hell bent on making the decibel level rise to noxious levels, just to torture me for their amusement. Yet here I sit, pondering life and choices. There are moments when I believe in fate, karma, past lives, reincarnation, soul mates, bonds etc. Then there are moments where I question my sanity, the world, life, and meaning. Days where I try to stay positive, upbeat, happy, when all I want is to cry for reasons unknown to me.

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Do you believe in Totems? Lately, this past month, I’ve seen this Peregrine Falcon. (This is a photo from the internet, but the same coloring as the one local to me)

This is one article I read on Falcon totems: and holds true for what I am going through. (Just thought it was interesting, and I’d share)

The Angelic Shaman Totem of the Falcon almost always refers to the Falcon’s meaning of a past life connection and protection. Expect to meet someone from a past life that you have a strong connection with. You may have been sister, brother, mother, father, friend or foe in past lives; whichever the past connection it is time for your souls to work things out.

Falcon medicine also brings and suggests swift movement, mental agility & higher vision over all of the BIG PICTURE. Way back in history the Falcon originates as an emblem of the SUN, thus falcon medicine promises success, victory and rising up above a situation as so does the rising sun. The falcon also represents Archangel Michael as a sun symbol.

The Falcon is king of all birds & can also suggest a huntsman, or the Germanic sky-gods Wodan & Frigg ~ also symbolizes the trickster Loki.

The Falcon can be considered a warlike symbol.
Falcon medicine promises ‘animal totem visionary ability’, wisdom and guardianship of your visions.

Falcon medicine also indicates an awakening of visions that may lead you to your life purpose or an expansion of your life purpose as in developing unseen gifts you may have learned in past lives.

The Falcon almost always carries a message of transition and change through soul growth and healing – perhaps in your craft, work, hobby, residence, sensitivities, new level of talent, new gifts of spirit being brought that will change you.
Falcons hover in slow motion over their hunting grounds & are also very patient to sit for hours watching out for prey. Once the prey has been spotted the falcon will move swiftly towards its prey.

Falcon medicine asks us to use our mind in seeing our best move BEFORE we act at an opportune moment. It asks us to focus on precision in our decisions with strategy towards building our dreams. Sun symbols like the falcon often represent dreams that we are very passionate about in our heart. Dreams that make us happiest that maybe we have not manifested before. Spirit sends falcon to ask you to take part in your own dream by researching and planning strategy as pursuing a hunt.

The Falcon shows deepest of majestic mystery… the grace to fly alone with the dignity of knowing that not all men & women know all facts on Earth so they may not understand the solitary flight amidst the highest spheres. The falcon whispers of old secrets of our soul…

http://angelicshamanministry.com/2012/01/28/falcon-angelic-shaman-totem/

I question everything. I constantly wonder. There have been choices made in my life, by me, and by others, that I can’t explain or control. That I can’t define or make sense of.  So, I sit here staring out my window into my front yard, happy the trees are finally turning green after a long and cold winter, yet I am filled with a an inner flux. A discord. I feel disconnected and disjointed. I’m not sad. I’m not happy.

I wonder what prose I will write today.

Perhaps a new story about a Falcon.

 

 

The newest chipmunk – Code Blue Episode 1

 

Good Morning,

I created my first podcast yesterday and uploaded the lovely piece. I listened to it and laughed my ass off. I’d never used Garage Band before on my Mac, so I didn’t realize there were different mic settings. The beginning of my podcast showcases me in all my high pitched, chipmonkey glory. I thought about re-doing it, but the recording was over thirteen minutes and I just didn’t want to do it again. Plus, it is rather funny.

“Because I love cupcakes!”  Makes me laugh hysterically every time I hear myself say it.

Without further ado, here, go take a listen and learn a little about me, and my stories.

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Table for Two ~ Update on Sam and Ryan

Ryan and Samantha

Good Afternoon my friends,

I’m sorry it’s taken me longer to finish Table for Two – Ryan and Samantha volume three. Life has gotten in the way and I’m behind schedule. I apologize, but I know you will enjoy where Ryan and Samantha have taken me in their latest installment. There is so much depth to these two characters, more than just good sex and an office romance. They surprise me on every page.

I’ll be done soon, I’m about 3/4 complete. You’ll meet some new characters in Table for Two, Jackson, Philip and Katie.  Also, Table for Two will be substantially longer than Eating Out and Hot or Cold.

Thank you for your continued patience :)

 

 

 

To shave or not to shave…

 

women_s_razorTo shave my legs, or not shave my legs…that is the question. I leave on Sunday with my mom and two girls bound for Disney. (Well, Orlando and Animal Kingdom, sun, and a beautiful resort) I’ll also hopefully get to meet up with my beta reader (Shellie Marshall!) at some point before I come home.

I confess – I hate shaving.

But I don’t wanna shave :P It’s winter up here in the north, and shaving makes me itchy like a mother fucker. But the societal stigma is pressuring me to shave. Now, I’m a natural blonde, so the hair on my legs is light, but tell me, my readers and friends…

Hairy legs bad, or hairy legs ok?

And… Go!

If I shave – then I’m scratching at my legs like a damn kitten on a post.

Doesn’t hair serve a purpose? Why else would we have it? :Crosses arms: and :glares at razor:

And why are they ‘girlie’ colors. Does pink make taking a sharp object to my sensitive skin more enjoyable? Pleasurable? What? Does it attract me more? Hell no. I look at it like an instrument of itchy death!

The NBA: Pro-ball or Pro-Porn?

Yo! Catchy title isn’t it? Those who follow my blog, my confession posts, or follow me on Facebook – know that I love sports. I’m a true New Englander, too.  Yea, Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the Patriots are the bomb, The Celtics rock the house, The Red Sox (used to be awesome, fuckers)  and the Bruins are pretty damn iced as well…

Now, onto the good stuff. It’s Celtics season, and I watch the games with (and sometimes without) my husband.  Last season we joked about the commentary, and maybe this is just a New England (CSN) thing, but Oh, my God! The game calling is so sexual it’s completely laughable. My husband James and I sat down on the couch with a pad of paper and pens, and wrote down all the phrases we loved.

Look, they are even in an orgy circle! Uh, I mean…they are all touching each other?

So, is Basketball a sport, or an erotic novel in the making? You decide…

Here are a few of my favorites:

“Rondo is penetrating deep.”

“Kevin took it to the hole.”

“He shot the wad”

“KG is really hitting the rim.”

“Terry lays it down”

“Wilcox wants a piece of that!”

“They’re gonna see some action!”

“Woah, that is some big time penetration.”

“Look at that deep knee bend (of Stackhouse – BKN Nets)

“The team is penetrating deep”

And my favorite, by Donny Marshall – “If I’m going to shoot it, it’s because I haven’t touched it in so long.”

 So, am I right? Do you watch B-ball? Do your announcers call the game the same way or is it only Tommy Heinsohn and the CSN cast?

 

 

 

Guest Post ~ Elodie Parks, The Next Big Thing

Welcome, Elodie Parks today, as she shares with us, her latest WIP. (Work in Progress)

What is the working title of your next book?

The Last Time
The Last Time is currently being edited and is an erotic romance with a dash of suspense.

Where did the idea come from for the book?

An friend from a few years ago works in the film industry and has often told me about the dramas that can go on.

What genre does your book fall under?
Erotic romance, but it does have a dash of suspense and mystery.

Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?

I can’t think of any to be honest. I’ve seen models especially male models that might fit the look I would want for both Seth and Jake. As for Bethany…no idea.

What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?

Roll with it.

Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?

It’s under consideration at the moment by publishers.

How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?

First draft maybe four months. Then its gone through a re-write and two months of editing and reading until I was ready to submit it.

Who or What inspired you to write this book?

People looking for and hoping for love. Weird things they do for and because of love. The stories a friend told me as I said in question one.

What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?

The love scenes are hot. The story has a main female character who admits her needs, but is strong, intelligent and gutsy. The main male characters are both Alpha and tender. There’s a little mystery and pathos but a happy ending in the tradition of erotic romance.

Here are the fabulous authors I’ve tagged to tell you about their Next Big Thing!

Karli Rush
Morticia Knight
Kharisma Rhayne
Tonya Kinzer
Shiralyn J Lee

Please, make sure you check them out next Wednesday!

To read a sexy snippet, if you are 18 click the banner!

Friend or Foe? How do you decide?

The internet is a vast environment filled with pleasures, potential friends, but also stalkers and pretenders. It’s so easy to get lost, and to find yourself surrounded by like-minded individuals, and yet, you think “Are they real?” “Are they being truthful?” “Are they who they say they are?”

I know I’ve wondered on many occasions. As an author, I find the internet to be both a blessing and a curse. I’m not reclusive in real life, per say, but I can be anti-social and shy. I’ve always spoken better on paper than through physical speech, so I took to the internet like a toddler to food. My world exploded, and I found myself immersed in a culture I never knew existed.

It was exciting, and terrifying.

So far, for the most part, it’s been awesome and amazing. But, and there is always a but with a post and question like this one, I’ve been hurt, and burned by people I thought were friends. It’s painful, and it makes me feel even more isolated.

The internet can be beautiful, and it can be ugly. We all know this. We’ve all put our trust in someone, even in a small way, and have been hurt on some level. The question lies… (no pun intended) how can you tell a genuine friend, from a foe? How are signs missed? How can people be blind to someones nefarious motivations?

Is it because they want the lies to be true? Is it because it’s easier to believe the lie, than to look deeper at the person wielding or spreading the lies?

I dislike conflict, and I dislike lying. I try to conduct myself online in the same way I conduct myself in real life. With integrity, honesty, compassion and a genuine care for others. I believe in karma, (sometimes) in fate, and that you reap what you sew.

So, a question. How do you decide when to trust someone on the internet? How do you know if the person is genuine? How long does it take you, and how far does someone have to go before you will back away and leave them in the dust?

Can you really trust anybody anymore? Are we all pretenders to some degree?

 

The Next Big Thing ~ Blog Hop

Good Morning! I am so happy to participate in the Next Big Thing, blog hop.  I have to thank Hunter S. Jones for asking me to participate. At the end of the post you will find links to the next big thing authors. Please, follow their links and check out what they have to offer.

 

What is the (working title) of your book?

Duality,  A Cordelia Kelly Novel.

Where did the idea come from for the book?

Cordelia is an empath, and she reads people really well. She struggles with her light and dark sides. The idea stemmed from myself, as I have the innate ability to do the same.

What genre does your book fall under?

Darker, more Urban Fantasy, I suppose. There are sexual overtones, sexuality, and sensuousness about Duality, so it bridges the gap, in my opinion. It’s hard to pin the genre down, so I would leave it up to you, once you read it.

Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?

Cordelia would be tough to cast, but maybe Scarlett Johansen or Kirsten Dunst. I also really love Melanie Martinez from the NBC show, THE VOICE. But she is really young. For Sol… Man, I have no idea. He would be impossible to cast. He’s mysterious, alluring, intelligent, dangerous and he oozes pheromones.

What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?

Duality is about balancing your needs and wants. There is a thin line between good and evil, and Cordelia walks the line with soft feet.

Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?

I self-publish

How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?

About 3 months. My muse can be fickle and sometimes takes off for a while. But also, I have four kids, a husband and a household to run, and they sometimes have to come first.

What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?

I’m not sure, to be honest. Empaths aren’t all the rage, currently.

Who or What inspired you to write this book?

My need to release the emotions pent up inside my head.

What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?

I think a lot of readers will relate on some level to Cordelia. She’s a good person, her heart is always in the right place, but sometimes she makes bad decisions, and she’s had a lot of trauma in her life. She struggles with herself, with her opinions, with her needs and wants.

If you are interested in my books, you can find them on Amazon

 

My Next Big Thing Authors:

Hunter S. Jones penned Fables of the Reconstruction. An erotic zombie story set in London’s White Chapel District. Check out her blog, her book, and prepare to be entertained.

Nichelle Gregory writes extremely sexy stories, and you should totally check out all her books on Amazon. I’m proud to have Nichelle as a friend.

Jinni James is a new friend of mine, and she just revealed her brand new cover on my blog, for Aspen’s Vamp.

Elodie Parks is a new author who penned The Horoscope Writer

Lisa Worrall is an amazing author friend of mine who specializes in heartwarming m/m romances.

Provocative erotica designed to turn you on by Secret Narrative writing as Elizabeth Woodham. Elizabeth lives and works in London, England. Her titles feature engaging, believable characters, and great storytelling. Always passionate and erotic, sometimes amusing, occasionally harsh, she wishes you as much pleasure reading her stories as she’s had creating them.

 

Promo Day! I’m all over the blogosphere

 

Yo, how are you all on this sunny, chilly, Thursday?

 

I’ve got some great promo today. I’m over at Caitlin Ricci’s blog with the sexy writer of Zombies, Hunter S. Jones, author of Fables of the Reconstruction – talking girl talk.

 

I’m at Indie Author Land today, talking about Finding Time – My erotic marriage series. Please, stop by, comment and share the love!

Oh, you’ll learn some new things about me…

You know you want to know all there is to know about me… and wow, that is a lot of ‘knows’ :grins:

For instance, did you know that I have a s… woops. Almost gave it away. Read to find out more.
 

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