Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Being Thoughtful

Dear World,

Everyone has their trials and tribulations in life; they're needed to help a person grow spiritually and mentally. Nowadays with the fast pace of the world the trials come quicker and never seem to end. This is distressing in many ways. We used to go over to a friends house or call them up to talk it out. Now we seem to turn to social media for our outlet. Having an outlet is a very good thing because it releases that tension and frustration. Facebook is one of the main resources for clearing mental frustration. You get to connect with fellow people who will agree with you, but there's also people who will only add to the negativity. Those are the people that make using social media as an outlet a downfall. In times of trials you need people who are going to say encouraging things, not rude remarks or snarky comments. In my opinion that only adds to your negative emotions already. Instead, how about trying a positive approach.

Someone said something mean to your friend and she posted it on Facebook? Don't call the person a f-ing idiot. How about telling your friend that mean people say mean things, but you have to consider the source. Just try a more positive approach instead of being negative; being fuel to the fire. Hopefully you'll find that it uplifts your friend and doesn't make you look like a fool on social media for bashing someone.

Just a simple suggestion from a rather simple-minded view point.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Learning New Things

Dear World,

Sewing is becoming an obsession and I am loving it. Every night I watch videos on Youtube to learn new techniques for sewing. At first I wasn't sure how to close pillows. To start you turn the fabric inside out and sew the sides, but how do you sew the top closed? That was the question bothering me the most.

I found a video on Youtube that I can't even remember who did but it helped a lot. It taught me how to do a ladder stitch that closes a pillow without the stitches showing. It looks just like the sides in the end and it made me happy.

The thing I really want to learn how to do is quilt because I have an idea. This idea is to make a quilt for my first place I get with my boyfriend. My favorite symbol is the Celtic Tree of Life and that is the quilt I want to make. Or maybe a Doctor Who symbolism quilt because that's my favorite show. I'm still debating and still looking up videos to learn quilting techniques. So far I am finding out that it is hard without a loom or sewing machine. And also learned that basting looks like Christmas trees :)

We'll see how it goes...

Sunday, November 9, 2014

New Hobby

Dear World,

I have found a new love in my life.....
Sewing!!

I can't believe I used to think sewing was boring. I figured old women sewed because they were old and didn't have anything better to do with their time. Guess I was young and didn't have a very good well rounded education. But anyway, my Aunt Anita, who passed away a few years ago from brain cancer, used to sew and all kinds of artsy fartsy stuff. Back then I thought she was really cool too and totally not old and she was cool. Man, do I miss her being down the road from us so I could make necklaces with her and learn how to needlepoint. It was so much fun! That was the beginning of my journey with a needle and then I put it down.

A few days ago I picked it back up because I wanted to make a bag for a set of cards I have. They are special to me and I wanted to protect them. With fabric I found in the garage I began sewing a bag for them. The first one I made a button hole to close it but my boyfriend suggested I try a drawstring for the second bag. I did and it turned out pretty good for my first attempt. Then I also found some batting in the garage (where you can find everything you ever need) and decided to make a pillow. I started with a small one first and then progressed to a big rectangle. So far in the past four days I have made two bags and six pillows. So you can say that I've been busy. Lol. I've even begun cutting out stars and sewing them onto them pillows I'm making. Most of my pillows are called dream pillows because they have a velcro closure on the back that allows you to put herbs in them to help you sleep at night. So far it has helped me a lot.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Oppression

Dear World,

I have a problem that can't be solved and won't be solved because people are people and therefore...yeah. Pretty much sums it up.

But anyway, the problem is religious beliefs. Christians in particular here. I have no problem with ANY religion so long as it doesn't harm anyone. But Christians, just let me harp on ya'll for a second. I don't get it. Always talking about being oppressed and that people don't want to hear your religion. Um hello, think people got it. It's the most widely accepted religion around, you can find a church on every corner with a member trying to bless you to boot, and there's even billboards on the side of the roads in the South promoting Christianity. So I don't really think you're that oppressed. You just like to get mad when someone doesn't agree with you. Demonizing them for their beliefs in the name of your God. Btw, that's not cool. Not even by the bible's standards. Just a little FYI.

I love all people, don't mind what religion you are, but do not be a bigoted idiot in the name of "religion". First of all you look stupid and second you're giving a bad rep to everyone else in your religion. Just some food for thought there.

Monday, October 13, 2014

Currently

Dear World,

I'm halfway dead right now because I'm trying to catch  a cold yet again and I just worked five hours straight in a restaurant, but that's okay. I shall survive. I have to.

I wanted to give an update on everything. Mainly wanted to talk about the books I am currently reading. I was suggested heavily by my boyfriend to read the Eragon series and therefore I have started it. He probably wouldn't have dropped the subject until I did anyway. Lol. So far I am liking it a lot though I haven't gotten past the part where the dragon hatches. I know, I know, so slow of me. I've also already seen the movie but I want to read the book. Give it an honest chance to surprise me. On my list is also Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas which is an amazing series already and I'm only on Chapter 6. Then there's A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray which is another great young adult fiction story. Though a bit on the childish side for my age group. I took a long time to get around to it. The girl in the story is 16 so she doesn't really relate to me anymore. Still an engaging story and good read though.

That's all the reading I'm doing at the moment and I hope you guys are enjoying great reads as well!!

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Best Time of the Year

Dear World,

First I want to let everyone who doesn't know that October 7th was the anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe's death. Which is still  a mystery to this day but he left behind a ton of good work. One of my goals is to go to the museum in Virginia! That would be awesome. If you can't tell, he's my favorite author. Of all time. Valley of Unrest is my favorite poem and really reflects the tone of his work mostly.

Also, I am excited because Mum Fest is finally here! It's the best time to be in New Bern in my opinion. There's vendors and carnival food, rides and all kinds of fun. Honestly, it's the only reason I'd ever want to stay in New Bern. They also have a book sale here hosted by the Shriners which is always great to go to. I never can resist the lure of new books. I'm also excited because this will be the first Mum Fest that I get to go to with my boyfriend! I am currently watching the clock and waiting for eight to roll around. Seems like time is taking forever to move.

I also have been editing some on Dangerous Love yet again. I made it to Chapter 7 before stopping. My brain was having an ADHD fit so I gave up. I think I'm a little too excited to work properly at editing. So for now I guess I will get ready and then read until Cj gets here.

Monday, October 6, 2014

Getting Caught Up

Dear World,

It's been a while!

I'd like to say a big hello while I have the time. I am currently working away at my job which I love. There is always things to do in a restaurant which makes me happy. Being busy keeps me happy the most.

So far the only thing I have been getting slack on is my editing and writing. After working so much you really don't feel like doing any writing. At least I don't. Currently, I am editing for semicolons since that's one area I'm pretty bad at. I made it to chapter five of the first book before getting sidetracked. My goal is to get it finished at least by Christmas and then we'll see where we go from there. Need to get back to my editing and soon if I want to meet my goal.

Friday, September 19, 2014

It Will Rain

Dear World,

Why does it seem like everything comes in spells of great amount at bad times? When things seem to be going good there's always something that creeps in to destroy it. Why is that? It leaves you feeling torn between the good and the bad. And it's sad mostly because you'd like to enjoy the good but the bad overshadows it. It's a sad fact of life that people focus on the negative instead of the positive. Sometimes I catch myself doing this and I loathe myself for it. But sometimes bad things pile up and then you're stuck thinking about them. One of the things I hate most is feeling torn about anything but currently I am torn about everything. The only thing steady and constant in my life is my job, which is good but also bad. I want to feel sure about other things as well.

My heart currently feels like a punching bag that no one cares about. It's been used and abused and it's on it's last leg so if you get a chance pray for my heart. It could use some TLC and a good purge with straight alcohol. There's so much negativity hidden within my heart that won't go away and I'm so sad that I don't know what to do. My brain is telling me to just give up while my heart says to keep fighting cause there's a chance. I don't know which one to believe. I hate having hope for something that won't happen though; it makes me feel like a fool. Collecting all this hope and it gets wasted. Such a shame but it happens. Chaos currently describes my mind and heart. I have been told several times that it's not worth it and to give up. A part of me is super tempted to just say fuck it but another part wants to see change happen; wants to give it a chance. Because it's great when it's great but there's little things that add up to bad things. There's also big things that lead to total mistrust and hurt feelings. I hate hurting the people I care about the most to the point that I can't even give critique because I'm afraid it won't be accepted well. For the people I care about I will go above and beyond any means necessary. I feel that's the way you're supposed to treat loved ones. Be honest, be thoughtful, and always show your emotions no matter how rough because if they love you they will stick around. It's only the ones who care who can take you for the good and the bad. But what do you do when the bad and the good equal out? I've always heard to make a pros and cons list and if the cons win then that person loses, but what about if they're equal? Do you forgive and forget or let them go?

Maybe I don't know what love is but my version has always been being upfront, polite, caring, emotional, sentimental and nice. If you can't start with kindness then you have nothing in my opinion. I've always loved and I've always wanted to be loved in the way that I love. No conditions, no mockery, no lies and always with an open heart. I'm starting to feel like that's never going to happen though.


Wednesday, August 13, 2014

A Beautiful Person

Dear World,

Today I met a very beautiful person thanks to a status update on Facebook. She didn't have to comment on it or give me hope but she did. Lately I have been so filled with bitter resentment about the world and it's inhabitants. I was thinking about giving up and giving in; I was done trying and no one giving me a chance. All I ever seem to get is a hard time and that was my mentality. It was wrong and this person has given me hope.

Her name is Shawna McCallister and she's a writer like I am but her stories are real. They're about her life and what she's been through. Many hardships hit her at a young age and she has overcome all of them. In my status update I was talking about how over the years I've gone through a lot and now more obstacles are cropping up and it didn't seem like I would overcome them. Shawna commented and talked to me. She is a truly wonderful person and I'm so glad I read her story. Her story is called Does Anyone Really Know Me? For anyone who has ever had a hard time or dealt with loss; I suggest you read this book! Shawna is a wonderful person I hope to continue talking to. I'm not the best at making friends but I'd love to have this inspiring woman as a friend!

Monday, August 11, 2014

The Waiting Game

Dear World,

Just sigh, big sigh of frustration. Yet again school is on hold because the classes are all full. First the school people lost the scholarship papers I filled out and after completing them again, the classes are full!! Beginning to believe that this is not going to work in my favor this semester or any semester. It's so frustrating getting pumped up for school and then not able to go because of other people's mistakes. I feel like this school is just yanking my chain and I don't appreciate that. I really want to go and get these two classes done but it's start and stall with them.

Living with my grandma is an amazing thing and I love this house but I honestly don't want to spend another semester sitting here. I took a semester break, not a forever break! Jeesh! I've simply got to find something to do if I don't get selected from the waiting list for the classes. My hope is that I'll get a job to better myself and also pass the time. Cause honestly, I feel like I'm wasting time and I hate that. I enjoy responsibility and I enjoy having something to do. I'm not some lazy fool who wants to waste her life away. There's dreams and goals I want to accomplish and I'm going to see that they are. No matter what I have to do; I'm getting this Pharmacy Tech degree and starting a career from it.

For now though I pray a lot and read to calm my ever rising nerves.

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Flip Flop

Dear World,

My brain has been jumbled from the going to school mentality to not going to school thanks to the ever wonderful Financial Aid. Never had a problem with it before but now they want verification of tax information and such. Sigh. The never ending cycle of b.s. that you have to go through just to go to school. I never realized that it'd be so difficult to get done with college. In my world you should be able to go off of your own name and the fact that you have nothing. Instead, you must ask your parents for their tax information so they can vouch for you. Which is always a lovely process with my parent so thank you ever so much Financial Aid. For right now it looks like I will be going to school which makes me happy.

Now if I could just get the parent in mention to stop badgering me about everything! It'd be really lovely; I mean, I'd really super duper appreciate it. Every little thing turns into an argument with her. My faith, the fact that I took a semester break, I don't have a job, I don't do enough around the house and the list goes on. The best one is telling me who and when I can invite someone over, especially my boyfriend. That's the real kicker that pisses me off. A lot of people have been telling me he shouldn't be here as if it's their house and they have a say. Mom is the number one supporter of "the talk" as I've deemed it. Everyone has their ever so nice opinions but I don't see them in charge of this house. Also, it's obviously okay with the person who is in charge of this house so in my opinion (since we want to give them out so much) is that it's not for you to comment on. Not your house, not your rules and not your call. Grandma's already given me permission to sternly talk to the next person who mentions what and who she lets in her house. Just so you're warned in advance. Grandma and I have a mutual understanding and that's all that really matters. You may not agree and that's okay; as people we all don't agree with something in someone's life. Doesn't mean we were made to vocalize it. I thought I'd get this off of my chest though since it's rubbed me the wrong way for far too long.

Thanks for your time!

Friday, August 8, 2014

The Issue

Dear World,

I have issues; I think as people we all do and there's nothing we can do but try to live with them. Most of my issues stem from a long time isolated and alone or finding out I couldn't trust the people I thought I could. And I'm not going to lie; it causes a lot of problems later in life. The one thing I mostly deal with is insecurity because I've never had any. Depression also acts up til the whole world seems hopeless and I'm it's number one lost cause.

In relationships I am especially insecure because it never occurred to me that anyone would ever love me; most of the guys I've ever dated really didn't so yeah, I have issues. Lots of them; tons of them to go along with my usually broken heart. Cheating has always been an issue for me because it has happened to me before and it hurt; going into other relationships you worry and you wonder. At least I do. Maybe that's wrong of me because it's a new person but when you've heard, "You know I won't cheat on you" before it kind of means nothing since it's already been said and broken. I guess it's hard for people to understand that I need more than those words. I need a reason that you won't cheat because apparently no one before has ever found a reason not to. A little positive affirmation goes a long way with me and makes me feel loads better.

Making Friends

Dear World,

On my Facebook account I have been making a lot of new friends who are authors, bloggers and readers alike. I really enjoy getting to know other people as long as they're not creepers who want my phone number within the first five minutes of conversation or confess love for me when they don't know me. Just creepy mcCreepy there.

One friend I have made is named on Facebook Publisher Dave Erickson who is a very nice person and totally not a creep. He has a blog as well that I would like to mention; it's called https://www.daveericksonblog.com and it is amazing. Dave is a writer who does historical fiction but is starting an erotica novel. Whatever he writes is sure to be promising so go check out his blog!

I'm hoping to make other friends as well but I'm just so shy when it comes to talking to other people! I never know exactly what to say and I fear making a fool of myself the most. So we'll see how my adventure of making friends goes!

Until then, check out the blog and remember to love a local author, leave a review on any website you can and read away!!

Friday, August 1, 2014

Use Common Sense

Dear World,

I have been taking notice of the people in the world ever since I was a small child and I have come to the conclusion the world would be better off without you. All of us. Not only do we harm the world but we harm each other with words and actions. We are cruel beings and totally ignorant at times. But then there are those people you meet who make things look one hundred times better. I happen to be dating one of those said people.

Unfortunately I know several people who are not cool and who are ignorant turd faces who like to start drama. Calling people out on Facebook and then there are the lovely people who have to comment even though they don't know what's going on. For instance, my friend is having a fight with another friend and thinks my boyfriend spread her "personal life" around town so what does she do? Goes to Facebook and calls him out, tagging his name. When he hasn't even spoken to the said friend she's in a fight with nor did he know they were having a fight. So do explain how he spread her personal life?? And second, if you didn't want your ever so personal personal life not to be shared then why blast someone on Facebook talking about said personal life? I mean for real!? How bout learn your facts and determine what you want in life first. If you want to blast your business then go for it but don't post about how you want a private personal life on Facebook. That's just contradicting.

And then there's the last people I want to talk about; the people that join the bandwagon and don't even know what it's being used for. Yeah, those annoying people. Don't like 'em, can't stand 'em. I've always lived by the motto of: Don't speak unless you know what you're speaking about. And this applies to everything. Because frankly, if you don't know something, why would you even try to talk about it? You'll just have a difficult time and look stupid. So maybe people like that should learn a thing or two and not comment about how "pissed off" they are at the person for spreading the other person's business.

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Winding Down

Dear World,

My inspiration spree of writing is waning as my mind gears up for school. So far I have made it to chapter 4 on the fourth book that is titled Ultimate Power. After finishing the third book I slowly lost inspiration and my pace. Things have been crazy lately due to parental issues and that was a major distraction from my work. I was hoping to finish the fourth book before going back to school but I don't think that's going to happen. School starts soon and my mind is not set for writing fantasy. Though I will be reading as much as possible during the school semester just to keep my sanity. The white walls and boring text books tend to drive me crazy after a while. I'll be trying Chemistry again as well which should be fun, loads of fun. My last attempt didn't go so well but we'll see what I can do this time. Most of my time will probably go to studying that subject just so I can pass by with a B.

Even though the fourth book is heavily on my mind I am sure that I can't finish it in time so I'm trying to work on it sparingly. Maybe I'll get the chance to work on it on the weekends which would be great. For the time that I have been given for my break I think I have done really well. In three months I accomplished writing three books. Now I just need to get the first one republished and go from there. I am looking forward to that process and hope it will be successful.

Just wanted to say that all and want everyone to enjoy their day. Have a good one.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Entitlement Issues

Dear World,

I have thought long and hard about this post and it has been heavy on my mind ever since the age of twelve. I have a question to pose: Where do people get off thinking they're entitled to tell someone what they should or should not be doing with their life? Like, did someone die and give you the right? Or is it your "title" going to your head? Didn't anyone ever teach you that a title means nothing unless your a king or queen? And the last I checked I don't know any kings or queens. So therefore, what makes it okay for someone to pass their expectations off on you as a person?

In all honesty, I think they have no right. None. Na-da. And you know why that is? Because they're not you and therefore shouldn't (there's that key word again) tell you what to do with your life. Oh but believe me, as people they're gonna tell ya no matter what. I'm just curious to know who gave them the right.

This may hurt some feelings but that'll be okay, maybe people will get the point. You don't have right to bypass your expectations off on another person for any reason, especially when you can't even live up to your own for yourself. If you can come at me with a clear sound mind and tell me that you lived up to every expectation you ever wanted for yourself, then maybe I'll consider your opinion. Until then you, your opinion and your expectations can fly a kite in a stiff wind.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

More Left To Do

Dear World,

I am excited today because I have been typing and finally reached Chapter 9. This novel is far too short so I'm going to have to add some more chapters to it but that's okay because I already planned it out. So far there will be three more chapters added on to the ten chapters already in the book. Hoping to at least reach eighty pages or more. That's my goal but it might not work. We'll see. Might have to add some from the second part to this story.

I am also excited because I have been researching my ancestry which is pretty flipping awesome!! I have found out quite a lot of information about my family. Like the fact that my great grandma on my mom's dad's side is a Tucker. She was named Mary Ann Tucker and was half Cherokee and the other half is French. She hails from a long line of Percival le Toucere's from France and King Tucere who lived in Troy around 960 A.D. So that's a pretty awesome discovery! I also like the Grady side of my family because they are related to a known and killed witch. Katherine Grady (O'Grady) was an old woman on a boat coming to America from Ireland when they hit rough weather and the captain accused her of witchcraft. They hung her off of the ship in 1654. But I do believe that she was the grandmother of Alexander O'Grady who is my 12th great grandfather. Can't prove it for a fact but that's what I believe. So basically to sum it up for you, I'm a royal witch so don't muck with me. Lol.

That's all folks.

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Mind Set

Dear World,

I have been the busiest person today ever! With grandma back safely home I am charge nurse and enjoying it. Today is also a very special day; it's my one year anniversary with my lovely CJ. That makes me excited and happy. This relationship is the longest one I've ever had and the best one as well. Sometimes there are rough patches but that's to be expected. You can't have everything good. My face has been smiling all day because my grandma is back and I'm dating the love of my life. How much better could life get?

Oh, but it does!

Because I'm getting things accomplished with my new motto: Do more now and less later! And I have stuck to my guns on this one! Got down to business with my typing and typed until Chapter 4. I have typed 18 pages and 8,607 words. I think that's pretty impressive. Have been adding more to the story to make it longer because when I rough drafted it I was lazy and didn't fully develop the characters. Now I am adding on and getting these characters to monumental heights with their emotions and personalities. There was so much that I left out! Can't believe I was so lazy but then again I was writing the rough draft when I was busy with college work. Makes quite a difference to your focus. Now I am off to see if I can type the forth chapter before twelve o' clock rolls around! Ta-ta beautiful people of the world.


Friday, June 27, 2014

Thus Far

Dear World,

Today has been a trying day full of mother and so was yesterday. Heavy sigh. With grandma in the hospital she has taken over as if she's some kind of dictator to me and my life. Which is not cool just to let ya know. I can live and have lived just fine without that. To dictate to me is basically to ask for trouble because I am not going to listen. Don't care, I'm just not. It's not disrespect per say; to dictate to someone shows more disrespect than to ignore someone. Especially when they're over the age of 18. I mean, come on. I don't need someone to tell me how to wash clothes or condescendingly ask me, "Don't you know how to check the mail?" Why yes, yes I do but is this your house? No! So why you talking about the mail? Plus, sometimes the mail person runs late in the day so don't badger me woman. Jeesh! She is the reason I can't stand badgers; just can't even look at them. They remind me of her. I love her but I swear to God she's the most annoying person on this planet. So glad she didn't stay with me! Blessings are immense right now.

But on the downside, tomorrow is Saturday meaning she doesn't work, meaning she will be here...yet again....sigh. Don't know whether to punch myself in the face now or later because I'm going to need to be knocked out. Two days is quite enough of her attitude issues. She had the nerve to ask me why I feel I'm smarter than other people and my polite response was, "Because I don't feel entitled to tell anyone what to do with their lives. Think that makes me pretty wise." Insult intended, yes. And for the love of God, she needs to stop saying she's paying for my college when she is not!! Tis' an annoying habit she has as if she is capable of stopping me from going to school by not paying. When she's not even paying!! So therefore she has no power which is her problem. She hates not having control over someone. But I remember this grand saying, "To dictate is to be dictated." Therefore I do not dictate because I will not be dictated by anyone. Just a friendly ranting word of advice from the ever loving Lizzy.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Current Goal

Dear World,

Hello again, hasn't been long but in the time I've been away I have accomplished a lot. Started on my new goal, or should I say new new goal since I finished the last new goal? Hmmm, either way. Started a new one. It consists of typing up the third book in The Divine Ones series which will be titled Nature of Love. I was smart for this novel when I wrote it because I wrote both parts at once instead of waiting. Works a lot better that way cause I remember what happened and what I was talking about. Lol.

So far I have typed up the first chapter of N.O.L. and that makes me happy. I have about nine more chapters to go. My target for finishing this is going to be July 20th which is very ambitious since typing takes a long time. But I'm basically editing it at the same time so that's a plus. Words can't describe how happy it makes me to accomplish things and see my goals through. It's a great feeling that I never want to give up.

Nature of Love is going to be about a love triangle that's on epic proportions! There's the twins and then there's a big twist but I'm not going to give that away. You'll have to read the book to find that out. But in this novel the immortal race is elves and they are in search of the Divine Elf. This is one of my favorite stories that I've ever written simply because of the intense emotions and the intense drama. It's definitely high strung and not for the romance shy types. Akantha makes her way through the stages of unsure girl to brokenhearted lady and finally to confident woman. So in the process of the love triangle there is also the fruition of a woman; her journey with love and what it makes her become. It's very touching in my eyes and very dynamic in many ways. I love this story and I hope people that read it will like it as well.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Accomplishment!

Dear World,

If you haven't noticed yet I am very meticulous about time and order of things. I believe all things come in due time but I also believe you have to go out to put things in motion. Sitting gets you nowhere. That's why I choose to be busy 24/7. Lots better this way.

I'm awesomesauce today because I got two more chapters done in Allure Part Two. Chapters 8 and 9 are history baby! Hooray! I also realized that if I do a chapter a day I can get it finished by the end of this month and I'm going to make sure that happens. It's so funny to me how getting things accomplished not only makes you feel better about yourself but also about every situation that comes your way. Isn't that awesome? So why don't people stop being lazy and get more accomplished? Do they not feel worthy of the feelings accomplishment brings? These are the odd questions that haunt my mind all the time. Don't know why, but I just go with it and ponder on it more.

Also, why don't people set goals for themselves? Goals give you a guiding light to go by and that's nice. More people should get into that. And that's all I have to say for today. Ta-ta and thanks for listening.

Monday, June 23, 2014

Getting Sucked In

Dear World,

Yesterday I went to Jacksonville with grandma to a lovely store called 2nd and Charles. There I found two books that I have been looking for. The Fiery Heart by Richelle Mead being one of them and the other being Nightshade. Of course, on the ride home I had to start Nightshade and it's been hard to put it down since!! And guess what? It's part of a series. No one but me gets sucked into a series. Buys a book thinking it's a single novel then feels committed to finish the series once she knows it's a series. Lol. That's me for you. So glad I started it though because it's really great. My Edgar Allan Poe book is still looking at me like, "Bitch! Read me already! I'm at a Loss of Breath with you!"

But anyway...besides puns on the works of Edgar Allan Poe...

Yesterday I also wrote out the chapter plans for Allure Part Two and began redoing the chapters. So far I have redone chapters one and two. Didn't get a chance to work any today unfortunately. It was great to get that done though and chapter plans are the best idea to ever hit me. I mean, I seriously couldn't live without them. That's how good they are. You just jot down your ideas for the chapters, tone, mood, important dialogue, and such and you're set to leave it. You can return and haven't lost your thoughts. Perfect! Tomorrow I'm planning on writing some more. I have six more chapters that need fixing in Allure Part Two and then I will be finished with it as well. Hooray! Getting things accomplished!

Today I was bad though, I bought yet another book that begins a series and (yet again) started it! Gosh, what am I going to do with myself? At least this time I bought the sequel. On my To Buy Next list is Wolfsbane, Bloodrose, Rise, and Rift. Those are the books in order for the Nightshade series. And I'm sure they'll be another one soon as well. The book I got today is called Anna Dressed In Blood. A horror/romance novel that is to die for! I'm on Chapter 4 and loving it already. The words are all typed in red ink and that's an awesome change of pace. Hooked my interest anyway. The sequel to it is called Girl Of Nightmares. Can't wait to get this series started!!

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Discouraged to Encouraged

Dear World,

Yesterday I was very disgusted with the human race. I watched a music video on Youtube called Say Yes which is sung by fabulous women who defined my childhood. The song is so lovely and uplifting and then people have to be flipping retards and muck it up. People on Youtube disgust me with their comments. They're always negative and hateful. Several people left messages saying that Beyonce is Illuminati and shouldn't sing about Jesus after making a sexual music video called Partition. She's singing about her husband though so get with the program! And what does it matter? We were created for that purpose anyway. And also, what does it matter what religion she is? Just what does it matter? She's singing about Jesus for crying out loud so that should clue you in on something. At least she lent her voice to sing about Jesus. People just have to turn everything into a religious debate every time and that's why I truly don't care for religion. I care for Jesus, I care for God but the rest can take a hike. People are bigots consumed with their own opinions of others when they should be concerned about themselves and hypocrites to boot. And I don't care if you like it or not; it's the fact of the matter and nothing can change that. The most religious people are the most hypocritical in most cases. I will stand by that til the day I die.

My point is not to start an argument but to simply state the facts about the situation and lend people a lesson on how to act. Be respectful of others and if it involves Jesus be even more respectful because he saved you. If you don't believe that then that's okay. I'm not knocking you; I have no right to. As a Christian we are not called to condemn people but to encourage them. The main reason most people don't go to church is because of this judgement. The hypocrites and holier than thou people also discourage new followers. I know it has discouraged me before. Now I have learned to ignore their ignorance and just be grateful for the peace of mind I have. That's how you survive religion and the people of religion.

So I guess this message is a lesson to myself as well. As disheartening as it is to see the nasty comments on Youtube, I should settle with my peace of mind. Making peace with the fact that people are always going to say negative things and move on. You can't allow everything nasty in life to discourage you because then you would never succeed in life. Don't allow people to rile you; just remain calm and carry on. That's my message for today.

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Done and Done!!

Dear World,

I have finished Part 2 of Jez and Cole's story! It is the sweetest story ever written but also with quite a kick! Had a blast writing it. I was actually beginning to dread not meeting my deadline but I exceeded it as per usual for myself. Haha. The key to getting ahead is to get started; that's the golden rule. The other key rule is to set deadlines that you know you can meet :)

I also finished reading one of the many books sitting on my nightstand table. This one was called Revealed and for those who don't know what it is, don't even look at me!! Lol, just kidding. But honestly, it's a great series and your butt should be reading it. The series is called The House of Night and starts off with Marked. This book was the 11th. Ended totally different then what I was expecting but oh well; that's authors for you. Now I'm pumped up for Redeemed to be released and Kalona's Fall. Those are going to be epic books for sure because P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast are epic themselves. And now I'm just musing about them.

On to different things....

Like the fact that my next project will be redoing Allure's second part! Adhearna is to die for...maybe literally. That's the only hint I'm giving. She is a boss for a character and has so much sass! Wonder where she got that from, huh? *wink* And I know I just finished her second part about two months ago but I really want to change a few things that are key parts to the whole series. Really should have done Jezebel's second part first but you know, author ADHD kicked in. Had to jump ahead of myself as usual. And now I get to redo the mistakes which is always a pleasure :)

Friday, June 20, 2014

Better Day

Dear World,

Today has been a better day since I was able to rant for a minute. Makes you feel better when you rant some. Very glad I got it off my chest and now I feel like things were solved. Might have pissed someone off but they'll be okay because they pissed me off as well. What's fair is fair. I said what I needed to say and I feel better and that's what counts.

I was supposed to be writing Chapter 10 either last night or today but I got distracted. Last night I spent my time talking to people and blogging my entry. I wasn't really in the mood to write much since I was so frustrated but now I feel better. Tonight I got tied up making Mississippi Mud Pie which is the best thing come to earth! Had to wait until after a poker game with grandma's friends to eat it but that was okay. At least I got some; that's what matters...to my tummy. I had all these intentions of writing but instead I decided to look around on Facebook. So haven't accomplished anything today. That makes me a little sad but at least I will meet my deadline if I get to work tomorrow. Got to meet this self-set deadline of June 26th if possible. The rest of my break is going to be spent learning how to drive if I can talk mom into teaching me. Let's keep our fingers crossed for that one and that she stays consistent if she agrees. Lol. That's about it that's going on.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Why???

Dear World,

At the moment I am very frustrated. Simply because I am asking myself why and this bothers me. A lot is on my mind and I'm not sure what I'm going to do. Right now I am torn between hurt and anger. I don't understand why anyone that supposedly loves someone would lie to them. Not only is the cowardly, but also unmoral. If you really cared about that person at all then you would never lie to them. I was once told that lies in a relationship was bullshit by someone and I thought they believed that. Little did I know, I guess. I still believe it to be bullshit because why? Just why would you ever lie? What do you accomplish by lying to someone? The answer is nothing but heartache for that person and for yourself. You haven't accomplished anything but ruining a perfectly good relationship.

I guess people find it funny to lie to someone else because they know they're getting away with it but it's not funny and never should be done. I don't lie about anything simply because I know it's wrong. I also don't have the energy or time to keep up with a lie. I'm honest til the end and I don't care if you like it or not. You can get over it if you don't like what I have to say. That's not my problem; as long as I was honest with you, then what does it matter in the end? It doesn't because I don't have a guilty conscience and you will come around eventually or either you'll be mad. My mom told me a great saying long ago. She said to me when I was mad, "Baby girl, you can either get over, under it, or die from it." That saying has always stuck with me and I will never forget it. As a kid I was smart enough to realize that she was telling me to just get over it. But those are the options you have in life. Right now I am trying to get over my hurt feelings and not be upset, but that's really difficult. Eventually I will though and things will be better. Just things today have been tremendously hard and frustrating.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

What's Happening 2

Dear World,

I am happy to announce that I have changed the look of this blog because the last look was too much pink and I honestly hate pink. So now it's my favorite color, blue! Hope anyone who sees this blog will like it and read what's been going on here. I also have found several pages on Facebook where I have been promoting myself as an author. Hopefully that will draw the attention of people who will like my work.

Also in the news, I have an amazing boyfriend! For my writing I have to have what they call beta readers which is a lame term for people who read the work first before it gets published. I asked said boyfriend if he would be a beta reader for me and he said sure. That really made my day because I love knowing that he supports me. In everything I tell him about crazy book ideas or the new thoughts I come up with, he always says how great it is. It makes me love him even more than I already do. To have someone that supports you and all that you do is a number one thing in a relationship. It's not all about kisses and holding hands, but actually being there for each other. In my life I have never had much support when it comes to my writing so he is a blessing to me. Having someone to tell crazy theories to and to go off on tangents with is amazing. I couldn't love him anymore if I tried. My brain and heart would explode from the effort.

My writing is coming along well also, not only did I finish Chapter 8 in the wee hours of this morning but I also have started Chapter 9. To be honest, I only wrote two pages but that's better than nothing. The goal I have set for myself right now is to finish Part 2 by June 26th and I feel sure I can meet this deadline. I only have four more pages to write probably in Chapter 9 and I think I can do that tonight before going to bed. And that, my friends, is all I have to update you on!

Monday, June 16, 2014

Late Night Post

Dear World,

Right now I am in the process of listening to a very interesting Dungeons and Dragons game between my boyfriend and our friend John Orientale. It is going great! So funny and now that I've started typing this they are going to quit. Sad face.

I also wanted to type about the fact that I finished Chapter 8 of Part 2 as it will be called for Dangerous Love. I started it and finished it in one sitting which makes me feel pretty awesome! I am so glad that I get to write every day now since I am taking a mini break from college. It's so much fun to finally be able to work when I want and not be too tired to work after school. I didn't start Chapter 9 yet but I have it and 10 and 11 to go. Then I say goodbye to Part Two and hello to Allure and it's second part. I thought up some better ideas for Allure's second part so I'm going to be redoing it. Looking forward to that as well because I love Adhearna to pieces! Her story is so sad but it needs to be told because it lays heavily on my heart. I hope everyone will connect with her like I have. Also didn't start Chapter 2 of my new project either because I was so focused on Part 2. But that's okay, there's always tomorrow or later on today! Lol. I probably should go to sleep but the Mountain Dew I just drank says no way. Will probably end up writing some more or reading on books that are being neglected.

New Thoughts

Dear World,

On a car ride home from Morehead City yesterday I had several thoughts about a new series. The series itself is going to be awesome but I wanted to share my thought process with you. My thoughts instantly hooked onto these thoughts for the new series even though I was like, "No brain, not today." My brain is just as persistent as I am so it refused to give up. The thoughts kept coming and I was like, "No no no, I already have two book series to finish. Don't need to start another." Needless to say, my brain has won this fight because it's awesome like that.

The series is probably going to be a trilogy if everything goes right. I always start a series by thinking up the title first and then coming up with the catch phrase of the series. From this catch phrase I make up the story. Then I have to be a dork and plan out every detail of the story; making chapter plans and details for the characters. I think the title of the series is very clever on my part as well. I have already began working on it. The first chapter is already done because I couldn't resist the temptation. Words for the paragraphs came and I had to write them down. While talking to grandma later that night I came up with ideas for the series. As a new thought it still had a lot of holes in the plans so I filled them in. I am blessed with the ability to talk and have ideas come to me through that. Just talking about the series now is giving me ideas.

So ta-ta for now World because the ideas are screaming at me to get started!

Monday, June 9, 2014

Catching You Up

Hello World,

It's been a while since I have posted an update to my blog. My days have been spent dealing with migraines that are now thankfully over and trying my best to get some writing done. Once the migraines were gone I instantly went to work on Jezebel and Cole's second part. I managed to write seven chapters in it then decided that I didn't like the way it was going. So of course I had to change it completely. Meaning I spent an entire day going over the chapter plans I had already made and tearing them to bits. No, just kidding about that part. However, I did go over them and redo the entire outline for the second part. Now it has some more action to it and something to keep the reader interested. The first version was too subtle and not in your face enough. Hopefully now people who read it will be intrigued by the action.

I have been working up a storm on the second part now and have accomplished seven chapters in it. Let's just hope I don't decide to change it again. Haha! I am enjoying the writing process very much now for the novel and hope to get it done by the end of this month. That would be stellar for me because then I could focus on Adhearna's story. She's the character for the second book. I have editing to do on her story and then I'm going to redo her second part as well.

In my spare time (which is hardly ever) I am trying to read seven books at one time and failing miserably. My Edgar Allan Poe book looks at me and says, "Are you ever going to read me!?" I've only been attempting to finish it for two years now. Edgar Allan Poe is ashamed of me at the moment but it's okay because I still love him. I am also enjoying my small break from college; it has been very nice so far and I hope it doesn't end too soon because I have a lot of work left to get done. And I also spend time with CJ whenever I can because he's awesome :)


Monday, March 10, 2014

Avoiding my Work

Hello World,

I have been busy doing a lot of stuff. Consisting of getting a job that I started last Thursday and absolutely love so far. It is my first job ever and I am really thankful to Mrs. Sarah Whitford for hiring me. It makes you feel good to know that someone believes in you even though you don't have credentials. It's a lot of pressure as well but I maintain pretty good under pressure. I like having to rise to a challenge and prove to people how good I can be. This job has given me a lot of confidence and is showing me how to be more mature. Like being cussed out over the phone and replying with politeness instead of breaking out a few words of my own. It is a learning experience to me and I am enjoying it. The first day was nerve wracking since I kept thinking about getting fired on my first day but luckily I have made it two days and still have a job. I feel very blessed to have this job and I hope to keep it as long as I am in college. It might even become a full time career in my future.

The other things I have been doing is my short story on Twitter which I just finished an hour ago. Promised I would upload it here but can't find it so will post later. I am so amazed by all the people who have followed me on Twitter. I have 409 followers and hopefully that number continues to grow. Never thought much about Twitter since it seemed so lame but now I am a fan. I also am postponing my editing by typing this, haha. I finished chapter ten and have yet to start eleven even though I wanted to finish it tonight. Don't think that plan is going to see any progress tonight because my mind is too restless to focus on one topic.

That's what is going on in my life right now, hope everyone else is doing as good as I am. Hope to blog soon but forgive my business if I don't.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Ranting For a Minute

Dear World,

This past week has been interesting and I just wanted to share some stupidity for a minute. I have a computer class at the college where I keep getting placed beside this creep of a guy who I shall not name. On the introduction form he decides to tell about his life of smoking weed and getting laid "more than a carpet" by over 500 women in his life. He then asked me my opinion as a writer and I had to tell him the truth. The truth being that people like him make me really ashamed to be a human. It's beyond my comprehension as to why a person would want to be so stupid. Publicly announce your illegal activity AND your sex life at the same time. How much more dumb can you be? Just thought I'd share that to warn people that stupidity is a catching disease and that shit is contagious. Be careful.

I am also busy as usual; you should see my opened tabs right now because there's two lines of them and two documents open. I have finally managed to complete chapter four of Dangerous Love and have made it to chapter seven. That makes me very happy because this was moving slow at first. Hopefully my energy and fast pace keeps going so I can get more accomplished.

I also saw an old friend of mine that I don't even talk to anymore. We used to talk every day and now we might see each other once or twice a month. It makes me very sad for the way things have turned out. What makes me so upset is that this person has high potential in life but they're just not using it. I understand that it can be hard to go on sometimes and that it seems easier to give up. I've been there and thought that but I was wrong. The more I tried to stop the harder my life got because I was practicing something that my brain is not used to. Brains are created to keep moving and so are bodies. To stop is to train your body a different way. So in the long run you do more work trying not to work. But this person makes me sad because their life could be great if they would just apply the effort. It would also help to stop hanging around what I call bum ass losers. Can't stand people like that! If you know they're a loser then move on, stop wasting time for them! Now I'm mad, so this concludes my rant. I have work to do.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

What's Happening 1

Dear World,

Today I have posted on Twitter a short story of mine that is called Hunter's Interest. It's one or two sentences at a time since tweets are so short. I am hoping that it will attract people to follow me on Twitter and begin building a fan base for my stories. Hunter's Interest is a short story that spins off of The Divine Ones. The main character of the story is a girl who is very blunt and dedicated to her new job of being a vampire hunter. She was kidnapped at the age of seven by a vampire who also killed her family. After that her foster mom, Karen Walden adopted her and taught her about hunting. Of course, the girl is charged with killing a vampire named Hawkeen and he is gorgeous in my mind!! She falls in love with him though as fast as possible because it is a short story. I am eager to see the feedback from people on Twitter. I will also be posting it up here in full version for anyone who is interested.

I am also going to start working on chapter four in Dangerous Love which the editing is going great! I love the pro writing software and will be buying it for sure. My goal is to do a chapter in the maximum amount of two days since I also want t start editing on Allure which is the second novel in the series. I want to meet my own expectations of getting this accomplished as soon as possible. Once I am done with both of those novels I am going to be typing Nature of Love which is the third novel. I am also very amazed by the fact that so many people have followed me already on Twitter. I have over 200 followers which is astonishing! For a girl who only has a little better than one hundred friends on Facebook, over two hundred followers means the world to me.

I am well aware that becoming an Indie author will take a lot of work but I hope I continue to build a platform for myself. I don't expect miracles, even though they'd be nice, I just want people who love the paranormal to love my writing. This has been my dream ever since the age of twelve and I doubt I will give up on it. Dreams are given to people for a reason and I believe those dreams should be accomplished!!

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Welcoming Myself

Hello dear world,

I have created a blog for the first time and have no idea what I'm doing but hopefully it's crazy enough to get followers. Haha. My name is Elizabeth Moore and I am on my way to becoming a writer. I have been writing since the age of twelve and am now nineteen. In that time I have written several young adult novels that consist of two series'. My first series is a dear one to my heart and I won't even share anything about it except that it is awesome. I have redone the book several times, all six hundred and some pages. It is my baby and I'm hesitant to let the world see it but hopefully the light will hit it one day.

The series that I am currently working on is called The Divine Ones. Dangerous Love is the title of the first in the series and is a sweet romance story. Jezebel is my favorite character ever because of how powerful she is and how determined. I kind of based her off of my grandma's stubborn ways, but don't tell her I said that! Jezebel is an eighteen year old vampire princess living in a medieval kingdom within the state of North Carolina; hidden deep within the mountains. The Court of Eclipse is a dark place where the royals are beautiful as sin and vary in magical races. The court itself was built in the medieval time when the settlers discovered the New World. Eclipse used his compulsion on the settlers to lure them to the mountains where they built him a castle. He then enslaved them for all eternity by giving them his blood which sired them to him as long as he lives. Jezebel is a descendant of Eclipse and is engaged to a werewolf prince named Evan Hunt but a human named Cole Price ruins their relationship. The novel is full of touching love scenes, promises, betrayal, and most of all emotion. I can't see writing a book that doesn't show emotion or reveal them in yourself.

In this blog I will be posting some teases about the books and my progress in writing. Along with some of my favorite quotes from famous people, commentary on said quotes, other interesting people and books. You can find me on Facebook as Lizzy Moore- Author where I have crazy friends who post random crap on my timeline. I can also be found on Twitter at ElizaMoore94. I also have a page for the book on Facebook, come like it for more details and welcome to the world of Elizabeth!!