Make the Time for Your Passion

This morning when I handed a customer my first book, I was met with an interesting question. "How do you find time to write?" After a moment, I thought about it and responded, "I enjoy writing so much, I guess I just write whenever I get the chance", I responded. Satisfied with my response, the customer grabbed their signed book and walked away.

Once they left, I thought about it longer. With a loving husband, two special needs children, a full-time career and a few side hustles (I do web design, freelance writing and blogging on the side) how do I find the time to write.

Then it hit me, I find the time because I make the time. I love writing. When you have a passion for something, you make the time to do it, no matter the cost. I am fortunate to have a supportive family that puts up with me when I decide to take on a new project or task. In fact, they do a great job of humoring me.

If there is something that you love doing, find the time to continue it. A happy life is filled with purpose not materials. We are taught that happiness is tied to financial wealth. That is incorrect. Happiness is tied to your current state of mind.

Right now, at this moment are you happy with your life? Are you happy with your accomplishments? Have you found your passion? Are you indulging it? or are you making excuses?

Take stock of your current situation. If you are not doing what moves you then you are not truly happy!

Assumptions Abound is Available at the Library

Greetings Everyone!

I am thrilled to tell you that Assumptions Abound will soon be heading to a library near you. Be on the lookout for it. If you go to your local library and they do not have the book, make sure you request it.

Website Mishap

Greetings Everyone!

My website is down today. I was trying to connect my second blog to the Black Bird Detective Series Website, but to no avail. No worries, the website should be available tomorrow. Please keep in mind that if you do a search for Assumptions Abound online you will be directed to Smashwords and Amazon. Both are fantastic websites to purchase your very own copy of Assumptions Abound!

Assumptions Abound Sneak Peek

Today I decided to show everyone a sneak peek inside the Assumtions Abound novel. Below is an excerpt. Post a comment and let me know what you think. Remember you can purchase your very own copy of Assumptions Abound from: Amazon's online book store

Alright, enjoy!

Prologue

The darkness enveloped my room as I lay in bed with my eyes shut tightly and my arms wrapped across my chest. My heart beat steadily and rapidly against my chest. I said a silent prayer that tonight would be different, but I knew in my heart that tonight would be like so many other nights before it.

            When I heard his footsteps in the distance I closed my eyes tightly and prayed that he would walk by my room. He quietly opened the door and pried the covers away from me. He lay in the bed next to me and I cried as another night passed by without an answer to my prayer. I decided that if I wanted to get away from him, I would have to take matters into my own hands.

            He kissed my cheek and whispered “good night” in my ear. I didn’t respond. I was hoping that he would die right there. He didn’t care about me. My thoughts were swirling around in my head. I realized that nobody could save me from this monster. Then suddenly I heard a voice.

The voice whispered in the darkness, “You must do it. Who else will protect you, but you?” I listened to the voice. “Have you ever killed anyone?” said the voice. “No!” I responded. I was only seven years old. I knew nothing about death. I thought to myself. The voice heard my thoughts. “True you are only seven, but we can show them that it doesn’t matter how old you are. You can still make a difference.” The voice calmly replied.

And so it began……  

Stuck in a Genre Rut?

I am sitting in bed half-listening to one of my favorite movies, "Death Becomes Her". I am a Meryl Streep fanatic. She is truly my favorite actress. I love how eerie this movie is. I like to write about things that are not necessarily eerie, but that help you explore that mysterious side of the mind. I want to open your mind to other reading genres.

When I initially began reading, I was interested in Sweet Valley High books and the Babysitter's Club. My reading taste has evolved over the years. I leapt from those types of books into the depths of V.C. Andrews interestingly twisted novels. I enjoyed them all, from erotica to thriller. I must say mystery is my favorite.

Some will immediately tell you that they do not read mystery books. For whatever reason, it doesn't interest them. That is how I felt years ago, until I opened my first mystery and fell in love. I have not looked back. I need to keep my mind active by reading mystery novels. I like to guess who the killer or the culprit is as I read along. You would be surprised how much you enjoy something when you step outside the box to explore it.

Think about it.

Check out the Trailer for Assumptions Abound

The Assumptions Abound trailer is now available on YouTube. Check it out. If you like it leave a comment. I need your input to make this better.

http://youtu.be/kIJOHV7SrtE

Update: Sweet Revenge

Hi Everyone! Sorry I have been out of touch. I had some health issues, but thank God I am now healed. I have been working diligently on the third installment in the Black Bird Detective Series. Sweet Revenge will be available on August 15, 2012. Sweet Revenge picks up where Seeking Truth left off. Join Raven as she searches for the murderer of a local socialite. Richard Worthington makes an appearance. Two decades of prison time has had an affect on Richard. What will that mean for the residents of Cold Creek County?