Wonderful Time at the Baltimore Book Festival 2011

Though the first day, Friday was a down pour and I felt as if I would never get dry and warm again, the event was wonderful!

Maryland Romance Writers did a terrific job this year with having interesting and exciting events going on every hour of the three day festival.  Book readings, raffles, panels on romance writing, steampunk, erotica, chocolates, Jane Austen, Victorian tea, healthy writing and everything else in between.  I think there was a little something for everyone.  Great job to all my friends and fellow writers who were there and the dedication they showed to bring about a fantastic weekend.

I even had the chance to be on a panel along with Christi Barth, Eliza Knight and Amy Villalba about "How to Become a Romance Writer".  A great big thank you to our fearless leader, Sharon Buchbinder for helping us out in a pinch too.  I also had the honor of doing a reading and raffle with Christi Barth, Eliza Knight and Rebecca York.  I read from my latest finish project--Wanted: One Ghost (check out my latest excerpt) which I hope people enjoyed and raffled off my basket themed on the story line with local ghost stories, teas, milled corn meal from Wye's Mill (one of the oldest mills still in production in Maryland) and a special chatelaine I had made for the occasion.

All in all it was a great time!

Wonderful Time at the Baltimore Book Festival 2011

Though the first day, Friday was a down pour and I felt as if I would never get dry and warm again, the event was wonderful!

Maryland Romance Writers did a terrific job this year with having interesting and exciting events going on every hour of the three day festival.  Book readings, raffles, panels on romance writing, steampunk, erotica, chocolates, Jane Austen, Victorian tea, healthy writing and everything else in between.  I think there was a little something for everyone.  Great job to all my friends and fellow writers who were there and the dedication they showed to bring about a fantastic weekend.

I even had the chance to be on a panel along with Christi Barth, Eliza Knight and Amy Villalba about "How to Become a Romance Writer".  A great big thank you to our fearless leader, Sharon Buchbinder for helping us out in a pinch too.  I also had the honor of doing a reading and raffle with Christi Barth, Eliza Knight and Rebecca York.  I read from my latest finish project--Wanted: One Ghost (check out my latest excerpt) which I hope people enjoyed and raffled off my basket themed on the story line with local ghost stories, teas, milled corn meal from Wye's Mill (one of the oldest mills still in production in Maryland) and a special chatelaine I had made for the occasion.

All in all it was a great time!

Baltimore Book Festival-2011

I'll be appearing at the Baltimore Book Festival on September 23- 25, 2011 along with my other friends and authors from the Maryland Romance Writers chapter.  All weekend long it's going to be a great, fun-filled adventure with lots of great entertainment. Featuring over 200 local authors and celebrities, panel discussions, local bands, children's activities, food, cooking demos and more.

At 1:30p.m on Sunday, September 25, I'll be one of the four panelists on How To Become A Romance Writer along with Kathy Love, Amy Villalba, and Jaime Michelle.

At 2:00 p.m. stick around for Readings & Raffles.  I have the honor of participating in this event with the great, Rebecca York who will be reading from her Harlequin Intrigue More Than a Man.  I'll be reading from my latest book, Wanted: One Ghost and we will be raffling off baskets of goodies.

Come on out if you're in the area and see all the wonderful activities going on.  Check out the site at www.baltimorebookfestival.com for more information and schedules of activities.  Hope to see you there!

Baltimore Book Festival-2011

I'll be appearing at the Baltimore Book Festival on September 23- 25, 2011 along with my other friends and authors from the Maryland Romance Writers chapter.  All weekend long it's going to be a great, fun-filled adventure with lots of great entertainment. Featuring over 200 local authors and celebrities, panel discussions, local bands, children's activities, food, cooking demos and more.

At 1:30p.m on Sunday, September 25, I'll be one of the four panelists on How To Become A Romance Writer along with Kathy Love, Amy Villalba, and Jaime Michelle.

At 2:00 p.m. stick around for Readings & Raffles.  I have the honor of participating in this event with the great, Rebecca York who will be reading from her Harlequin Intrigue More Than a Man.  I'll be reading from my latest book, Wanted: One Ghost and we will be raffling off baskets of goodies.

Come on out if you're in the area and see all the wonderful activities going on.  Check out the site at www.baltimorebookfestival.com for more information and schedules of activities.  Hope to see you there!

Third Week--Healthy Writing

Let's get going!!!  Okay, I am so motivated today!  I am happy to report in the past three weeks I have lost 5 pounds (approx. 1 1/2 pounds a week which Weight Watchers approves of).  I've gone from my size 14 pants back down to a 12 comfortably--which a month ago I couldn't get the flaps to meet to button).  My goal is back down to 10's at least.  I don't think I was ever an 8--can't remember but I'd be happy at a 10. 

The power walking at 5:45 a.m. is really motivating for me.  It gets my blood pumping!  Now I just need to motivate my writing.  Last week was really difficult for word numbers.  I did work on writing but more of critiquing and revising.  So again, finding the balance on that is difficult.  Plus life got in the way a bit more than I expected.  Hoping this week is a slower pace while getting my daughter ready for her Junior year of high school next week.  (Back on schedule a bit.)

I love hearing from you all so post your comments when you can!

Hugs and best writing!!

Third Week--Healthy Writing

Let's get going!!!  Okay, I am so motivated today!  I am happy to report in the past three weeks I have lost 5 pounds (approx. 1 1/2 pounds a week which Weight Watchers approves of).  I've gone from my size 14 pants back down to a 12 comfortably--which a month ago I couldn't get the flaps to meet to button).  My goal is back down to 10's at least.  I don't think I was ever an 8--can't remember but I'd be happy at a 10. 

The power walking at 5:45 a.m. is really motivating for me.  It gets my blood pumping!  Now I just need to motivate my writing.  Last week was really difficult for word numbers.  I did work on writing but more of critiquing and revising.  So again, finding the balance on that is difficult.  Plus life got in the way a bit more than I expected.  Hoping this week is a slower pace while getting my daughter ready for her Junior year of high school next week.  (Back on schedule a bit.)

I love hearing from you all so post your comments when you can!

Hugs and best writing!!

Second Week of Healthy Writing Begins!

Wow!  So many things in the 'writing fire' that keeping on track this week is going to be a challenge in itself!

Many of my wonderful groups and friends who write are focusing on great endeavors to boost their Work In Progress (WIP).  Everything from 1K1H's, #amwriting on Twitter, and even a Fast Draft challenge is going on!  There is no shortage of ideas for getting the motivation to write.  I also have two critique groups and a chapter meeting this week to keep me even busier with my writing motivation.

Plus I am in the need of revising and resubmitting my story, Wanted: One Ghost for an interested editor in which I am really excited about. 

So, if for some reason I am not blogging my usual posts--please bear with me.  I think this week I will only blog 3 times here on my blog site for Healthy Writing.  Don't let this distract you from your goals and working towards self-motivation. 

Remember to take time to exercise, eat properly and  spend time with loved ones.  (In other words, don't forget about the real world outside of our characters.) :)  And know that I am there with you in spirit, hope and love.

All the best to you!