Yes, I know. But I promise I will!

Starting next week, I will be featuring interviews with authors, readers, reviews…pretty much anyone who wants to answer my silliness. I’ve also started a new exercise routine and (you poor people) will now get to hear all about my pain.

Of course, there will be the normal bits on my books, favorite TV shows and all that jazz.

Let’s have some fun people.

While I know people don’t wait on the edge of their seat for me to update my blog, I do like to make sure I pop in and keep you all apprised of what’s going on in Christine’s world.

On the health front…

I think some of you were aware that I was quite sick at the beginning of the year. The good news is that I’ve gotten significantly better since January. The bad new is that some of the damage to my lungs appears to be permanent. The doctors don’t think it will have a major impact on my quality of life, so I’ll just have to keep an eye on things.

On the writing front…

I was thrilled to have No Quarter release on March 31st. The response from the few people I’ve talked to has been positive. No reviews yet to share, but hopefully soon. Regardless, I was so happy with how that story turned out, I’ve decided to continue writing in that universe for a while. I’m already halfway done writing the sequel,  Letter of Marque, and I have plans for a third novel. I’m tentatively calling it, Pieced of Eight.

I’m also super excited to let you know that the final edits for Mistress Rules have gone out the door. I’m now waiting to hear on a release date and get my cover. This story went from being a 15k Quickie, to a 26k novella. The changes gave me the chance to really explore the relationships between the main characters and hopefully give you all a super sexy story. More information on the Mistress when I get it.

On the TV front…

Supernatural is breaking my heart. You just know things are going to get so bad for the boys in the next four episodes. I’m going to be a mess come the finale, I can tell already.

Fringe redeemed itself in my eyes with last week’s episode. It was great to see Peter Weller on the screen again, and the whole plot line with Walter was excellent. I can’t wait for the fallout tonight.

I missed Glee this week, but I hope to watch it tonight. I really need fluff in my life right now.

DOCTOR WHO!!! Okay, I had reservations about Matt Smith, I’ll admit it. But wow, what a great first episode. Amy comes across as a mix of Rose and Donna, which I love. I knew having Stephen Moffatt at the helm was going to be fantastic. I’m just glad he’s proving me right.

So that’s it for me. How are you all doing?

This shouldn’t be a problem.

I haven’t been able to write anything since this mess started. Understandably, my creativity has been sapped a bit. But what it has done, is given me time to think. Its helped me focus on what I want my year to be like going forward.

First off, I’m going to start taking care of myself better. That means listening to my body and not ignoring things when they’re not right. Yes, women tend to do this a lot, but I won’t anymore. I’ve also learned that bad things can happen to me. It’s funny, I never considered before that something could. I know that sounds naive, but really, who does. I’m not old, I thought I was healthy, why would I think bad things were about to happen. I now know that I’m not invincible and need to put myself first so I can be there for my family.

On the writing front, I’ve learned that if I want things to move forward, I need to make them happen. No more sitting around thinking I can’t get an agent, or a bigger contract, or write the book I always wanted, just because it’s hard. Of course its hard, and I might even fail. But one thing I know for certain, it will never happen if I don’t try.

So, I’ve decided to start 2010 over. I go back to my day job on Monday after having been on sick leave for a month. I’m also going to start writing again and get those queries out to agents. No, I won’t giver up after getting five rejections and think I’m a sucky writer.

Positive side of life. It’s a nice place to be.

Off I go to the health food store. The wonderful young woman behind the counter asked if I’ve ever done one of these before. No, I say. She smiled at me and responded, “Well, I’ll start you on one of the easy ones.”

That should have been my first warning.

We looked at a few kits, and she sold me a seven day one. I also got this super duper fiber that is supposed to make me all healthy and stuff. When I asked her if they had directions  on what I can and can’t eat in the box, she told me that this was an easy one. “Only thing you should avoid are foods with chemicals in it.”

No problem! It’s only seven days.

So I started on Sunday. The first thing I realized as I got up to make my double shot Americano was the fact I CAN’T HAVE COFFEE!!! I almost stopped the whole thing right there. But no, I’d paid my $30, so I might as well do this. I mean come on, it’s only seven days…

The headaches started that afternoon…they haven’t stopped.

If you’ve ever have met me in person, or heck, read my blog for any length of time, you know I love my coffee. Love… I’m a sad, pathetic mess these days. But I’m holding strong! I haven’t broken down yet, and have been sucking back caffeine-free tea instead.

Four days and counting…

I went to the eye doctor on Tuesday. I have bad eyes, so I have to go every year to make sure things are still okay. After she does all her tests, I’m informed that I need reading glasses on top of my normal glasses. Or else I can get BIFOCALS?!?!

People, I’m 33. If anyone ever told me I’d need bifocals at 33, I would have laughed in their face.

*sigh*

I’m NOT getting bifocals. *NOT*

I’m ordering reading glasses for when I’m on the computer and…well…reading.

I’m so depressed, I’m going to have some wine tonight.

Oh man I so can’t wait for this book to come out. I can’t believe it was June 2007 that I came up with the story idea. The Bond That Heals Us hadn’t even come out yet and I hadn’t even considered a follow-up book. It wasn’t until I was on a camping trip with my family and we were all sitting around a fire that I started thinking about it. In fact, myself, my husband and my niece all sat around, fighting off the mosquitoes and partaking in refreshments (i.e. getting drunk on wine), when I started plotting. I think it took all of twenty minutes to work out the basic plot for Bond That Heals, Bond That Consumes, and book four The Bond That Saves Us. I started working on Bond that Heals the next week.

Six weeks and some crazy long nights later, it was done!

Now, very soon, Sara and Davin will be coming out to play and I’m anxiously awaiting to see what you will all think of it.

On a personal note, I’m still sick. Slowly getting better, but I think I have a long road ahead of me yet. I’ll keep you posted.

Today I’m home from work, can barely breath and have the attention span of a flea. I can’t sleep and I don’t even think I can write, which isn’t good. I’m in the home stretch of my urban paranormal too, probably only have another three or four more chapters max. If that! Not sure if I’ll be getting anything done this weekend or not. I’ll try.

Needless to say, all my fun adventures for the weekend will have to be put on hold. I’m stuck on the couch on in bed for the rest of the weekend.

The only bright light in all of this is that The Bond That Heals Us is out next week!

I wanted to let you all know that I’m officially switching my blog to Sunday, Wednesday and Friday posts for the next little while. That way, I can keep you all entertained *snort* with my ramblings, but also giving myself a chance to visit your blogs on the off days. No, I won’t hit you all every week, but I need to get out there. I miss you all!

Next, I need to recomit myself to my writing. Not going crazy, trying to write 5000 a day, but at least sit down, open up my WIP and type. If I get 200 words…then fantastic!

I also need to get out and do some exercise. I think this will really help me with my stress level and recharge my creative well. I’m going to look into what kind of exercise makes sense with my schedule, though I really want to get into running again. I’ll keep you posted.

One good thing is that I’m actually reading again. I haven’t read in a long time, and now I’m suddenly sucked back into it. Currently, I’m eating up Kelley Armstrong’s No Human’s Involved…and man I’m loving it! I’m also enjoying all my TV shows that are back. It’s been helping to relax me.

And I can believe it, but The Bond That Heals Us is coming out soon!! I can’t believe that Sara and Davin are going to be coming out to play with you all. I really need to do some promo LOL! Least I can do is post the cover. Have I mentioned how much I LOVE this cover??

Well, I’m happy to say I lost a whole pound this week. May not sound like a lot, but considering I had two Christmas parties, I’m just thrilled I wasn’t up anything. It will also motivate me for kickboxing tonight. If I put a bit more effort tonight and Thursday, maybe I’ll loose a bit more weight this week. I’ll keep you posted.

On another note, I was so tempted to do some writing last night. In fact, I think I wrote a paragraph or two on a new story. I got it out of my system, saved it and put it away. *slaps her own writs*

I think what I’m going to do instead tonight is watch season two of Dexter and write a few blog enteries. That way I’m organized ahead of when things are due. Trust me, this is a new concept for me LOL!

Oh actually, it would suit the heroine in book four of the Bond series…

Can’t write…until…January…

On another note, my girls are going to be singing Christmas carols at a nursing home tonight with the Girl Guides of Canada. Last week they baked cookies to take with them to give the seniors, so it should be really cute.

I still  haven’t found the cable I need to get the bloggers picture off my camera, but I’ve sent my husband on a mission to find it, so I hope to have it posted soon. *sigh* I’m such a slacker some days.