Friday, June 19, 2009
Steph, Jordana and Cyndi Hutchins Discuss Gay Marriage
Hi All, This is our Blogtalk show that we did on Gay Marriage, it's a good one!!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
To live inside a romance novel
What a fantasy. To just be able to visit a world where men really do love and love hard. They whisper sweet nothings and sweet the woman off their feet. You know what would make it better, narration that I can hear. That's right, I would be able to know what is on the man's mind as he stares across a room at me with his deep, sexy eyes.
Speaking of sexy eyes. The men would be damn near perfect, rock solid abs, squared jaws, a hard chest. Is it getting hot in here? Of course I would also have a perfect body, with perky boobs, and I'd stay skinny even though I indulge in ever sweet imaginable covered in chocolate and fed to me from my lovers fingers.
Alas, I live in the real world. Ever sweet goes right to my hips, my boobs haven't been perky in years, and the men I know don't look like my characters. Oh well, I guess that's why they call it a fantasy ;)
Speaking of sexy eyes. The men would be damn near perfect, rock solid abs, squared jaws, a hard chest. Is it getting hot in here? Of course I would also have a perfect body, with perky boobs, and I'd stay skinny even though I indulge in ever sweet imaginable covered in chocolate and fed to me from my lovers fingers.
Alas, I live in the real world. Ever sweet goes right to my hips, my boobs haven't been perky in years, and the men I know don't look like my characters. Oh well, I guess that's why they call it a fantasy ;)
Monday, June 8, 2009
The Little engine that could
Every once in a while, I go through my moments where I just know that I can't. I can't do anything right. I can't even brush my hair right, much less right a good scene in a book, edit someone else's material, a show host, a co author, a mother, or any of the many other things I try to do on any given day. It is on these days that my good friend Steph is there reminding me of the story of the little engine that could. Rather than saying I can't she reminds me to say I think I can. Rather than seeing the hill as one that can't be climbed, she takes my hand and climbs it with me, all the while pointing out the beauty along the way.
When I get off track or need the time to make the journey alone, Steph always recognizes that and gives me that time but never does she go far, and she's always there waiting for me to call for her to share in the beauty of life...both the ups and downs of the journey. When it's bad she is the first to find a way to make me laugh...just so I know it will be alright, and she knows I'll do the same for her.
What's so great about our friendship, is it is one of mutual respect, dependability, shared laughter, tears, sometimes anger, lots of stories, and a whole lot of love...by two people...no..two families who have never even met....but who are joined at the heart and always will be.
This blog, and it's sister show among many other ventures was begun by my soul sister Stephanie and I felt inspired today to share with you all how very much I love her and her entire family!
Love ya girlie!
Debbie/Jordana
When I get off track or need the time to make the journey alone, Steph always recognizes that and gives me that time but never does she go far, and she's always there waiting for me to call for her to share in the beauty of life...both the ups and downs of the journey. When it's bad she is the first to find a way to make me laugh...just so I know it will be alright, and she knows I'll do the same for her.
What's so great about our friendship, is it is one of mutual respect, dependability, shared laughter, tears, sometimes anger, lots of stories, and a whole lot of love...by two people...no..two families who have never even met....but who are joined at the heart and always will be.
This blog, and it's sister show among many other ventures was begun by my soul sister Stephanie and I felt inspired today to share with you all how very much I love her and her entire family!
Love ya girlie!
Debbie/Jordana
Writing in first person
Alot of people don't like stories written in the first person, but if done effectively it can really draw someone into the life of a character. My first book was written this way and one reviewer said it was written like a journal, but she couldn't put it down. Here are 5 suggestions to writing a good first person story.
1. This is the hardest thing. You have to immerse yourself in the world of the character. I mean feel as they would feel, think as they would. It helps if the situations you are writing about you have been through.
2. Make their interactions with others as real as possible. The way they speak, their emotions toward the peope in their lives should be something real people can relate to.
3. Discriptions of scenery should be more in depth and from the characters POV. For example a depressed character may not see a sunset and think it is beautiful. They may see the purples and pinks as a reminder one day is over and a new one begins in the morning, where as a cheerful, happy person may see the same scene as envigerating.
4. Never, never switch to another persons POV. It would be too confusing to go from first to second person. I am sure their are authors who can effectively do this. Ernest Gaines did it well in "A Lesson Before Dying", but it is so hard to achieve the right feel when switching around.
5. Have fun with it. Writing in first person can make an author feel as though they are creating a whole new world for themselves. I did. It was almost hard to break away from when I had to step back into reality.
1. This is the hardest thing. You have to immerse yourself in the world of the character. I mean feel as they would feel, think as they would. It helps if the situations you are writing about you have been through.
2. Make their interactions with others as real as possible. The way they speak, their emotions toward the peope in their lives should be something real people can relate to.
3. Discriptions of scenery should be more in depth and from the characters POV. For example a depressed character may not see a sunset and think it is beautiful. They may see the purples and pinks as a reminder one day is over and a new one begins in the morning, where as a cheerful, happy person may see the same scene as envigerating.
4. Never, never switch to another persons POV. It would be too confusing to go from first to second person. I am sure their are authors who can effectively do this. Ernest Gaines did it well in "A Lesson Before Dying", but it is so hard to achieve the right feel when switching around.
5. Have fun with it. Writing in first person can make an author feel as though they are creating a whole new world for themselves. I did. It was almost hard to break away from when I had to step back into reality.
Friday, June 5, 2009
On the subject of my kids are trying to kill me....
I never mentioned choking!!!!! Please, please if you have a child learn how to deal with a choking emergency. I'll never forget when my son was two and choked on a lifesaver. His little lips turned blue and he almost passed out. It was the scariest thing ever. (also when I got my first grey hair.)
Ok now to the funny story. When David was 3 and Sara was two, he was obsessed with the show Cops. As soon as the theme song started he was in his glory. So one day he decided to play cops with his sister. I was in the kitchen doing dishes. The next thing I know he comes out and says, ummm Mommy I was checking Sara's mouth and she swallowed a screwdriver. I begin to laugh and say, David she couldn't swallow a screwdriver. He then proceeds to show me the screwdriver bits of his father's and one is missing!!!! I begin to panic and he then changes his mind and says, well maybe she didn't.
So here I am in the ER with Sara saying, she may or may not have eaten a screwdriver bit. After a few hours and x-ray she did in fact have it in her belly. (See the x-ray pic at the top.) We had to check her poop for three days before said screwdriver bit was retrieved. And you can call me nasty, but I sanitized it and put it back in the set. (Hey, what if I were to need it?)
So there it is another story of why my kids are trying to kill me. Watch out everyone kids will swallow anything!!!!!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Writing sex scenes sucks!!!!!
As I was once asked by my editor, (Not mentioning any names Deb) are you afraid of foreplay? I hate, no I loathe writing sex scenes. I feel like a teenager trying to get away with something as my words appear across the screen. I'm never sure if it sounds right, real. Seriously how many of us use the words manhood, pulsating, etc. when referring to our mates?
Today I found myself giggling as I tried to write a nipple licking scene. I got through it, but not before turning scarlet and feeling a need to open my bible.
Yes, I am overcome with guilt when I write sex scenes. It's as though I am the one physically there being pleasured by some strange man (I wish). God forbid my grandma calls while I am writing or I suddenly feel as though I am keeping a dirty little secret and can't write anymore for the rest of the day. Could be the mood is killed I guess.
All in all the point of this post was writing sex scenes sucks and I know I'm not the only one that feels this way. I have talked to so many authors who hate writing them as much if not more than I do. They are the thorn in the back of most romance writers. I envy erotica writers who can whiz through these scenes making a great tale from pure sex. I think I need some lessons.
Steph
Today I found myself giggling as I tried to write a nipple licking scene. I got through it, but not before turning scarlet and feeling a need to open my bible.
Yes, I am overcome with guilt when I write sex scenes. It's as though I am the one physically there being pleasured by some strange man (I wish). God forbid my grandma calls while I am writing or I suddenly feel as though I am keeping a dirty little secret and can't write anymore for the rest of the day. Could be the mood is killed I guess.
All in all the point of this post was writing sex scenes sucks and I know I'm not the only one that feels this way. I have talked to so many authors who hate writing them as much if not more than I do. They are the thorn in the back of most romance writers. I envy erotica writers who can whiz through these scenes making a great tale from pure sex. I think I need some lessons.
Steph
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
10 Reasons being a mom rules!
In keeping with Steph's theme of motherhood, I thought I would post my own personal list of ten reasons that being a mom is the coolest job you'll ever have!
Enjoy!
Jordana
1. Because I said so suddenly has meaning.
2. There is always someone who will laugh at your jokes even when they aren't funny.
3. A child's laughter is magical, especially when it's your own child's laughter.
4. Children take such joy in the simple things and encourage you to do the same.
5. There is someone to eat the last piece of cake besides you.
6. You never have to cry over spilled milk because you won't have time in between trying to stop them from making a bigger mess by cleaning it up and catching the glass of lemonade they are about to tip next.
7. Suddenly there is someone else in the world that think you're the best too.
8. Bugs suddenly aren't icky anymore as long as your kid thinks their cool. If they happen to think bugs are icky, you suddenly have someone who has validated your fear of something a thousand times smaller than you.
9. There are never enough times they can say I love you and you still smile each an every time because it's music to your ears.
10. You've created a being that is the best of you and their father, and you know in your heart they will always be just perfect. What could be better than that?
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Enjoy!
Jordana
1. Because I said so suddenly has meaning.
2. There is always someone who will laugh at your jokes even when they aren't funny.
3. A child's laughter is magical, especially when it's your own child's laughter.
4. Children take such joy in the simple things and encourage you to do the same.
5. There is someone to eat the last piece of cake besides you.
6. You never have to cry over spilled milk because you won't have time in between trying to stop them from making a bigger mess by cleaning it up and catching the glass of lemonade they are about to tip next.
7. Suddenly there is someone else in the world that think you're the best too.
8. Bugs suddenly aren't icky anymore as long as your kid thinks their cool. If they happen to think bugs are icky, you suddenly have someone who has validated your fear of something a thousand times smaller than you.
9. There are never enough times they can say I love you and you still smile each an every time because it's music to your ears.
10. You've created a being that is the best of you and their father, and you know in your heart they will always be just perfect. What could be better than that?
Five reasons I know my kids and animals are trying to kill me
Yes it's true I have a near death experience at least once a day and my kids and animals are the reason. I could post more than five, but I'll keep it simple. Let's take a look at the evidence:
5. My cats lay in the middle of the floor and I swear they laugh as I trip over them!!!!!!
4. My kids bring home every germ known to man from the germ infested pit they call a school. (Of course this could be a good thing, building the immune system you know)
3. Toys on the stairs. To think before I had kids I thought this only happened in movies and Tv, nope I have had roller skates in the middle of the stairway just waiting to be slide on.
2. My son's a preteen, enough said!
1. Giving me a heart attack when they injured themselves everyday. I have to debate an ER trip at least once a month. Yes I truly believe they jump off of swing sets, picnic tables, and anything else they can climb on with the intent to kill me. Then I get the famous what Mom it seemed like fun at the time.
So if it's been a while and you haven't heard from me chances are someone or something in my house has succeeded in their attempts on my life. (Or it could be I just have a broken bone or head injury.) Whatever may come to be you all know who did it ;)
Written by Stephanie in a hurry as I am keeping a toddler from jumping off a table
5. My cats lay in the middle of the floor and I swear they laugh as I trip over them!!!!!!
4. My kids bring home every germ known to man from the germ infested pit they call a school. (Of course this could be a good thing, building the immune system you know)
3. Toys on the stairs. To think before I had kids I thought this only happened in movies and Tv, nope I have had roller skates in the middle of the stairway just waiting to be slide on.
2. My son's a preteen, enough said!
1. Giving me a heart attack when they injured themselves everyday. I have to debate an ER trip at least once a month. Yes I truly believe they jump off of swing sets, picnic tables, and anything else they can climb on with the intent to kill me. Then I get the famous what Mom it seemed like fun at the time.
So if it's been a while and you haven't heard from me chances are someone or something in my house has succeeded in their attempts on my life. (Or it could be I just have a broken bone or head injury.) Whatever may come to be you all know who did it ;)
Written by Stephanie in a hurry as I am keeping a toddler from jumping off a table
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