Blog of Author Christine d’Abo
Happy Canada Day! There is something fantastic about having a day off in the middle of the week. Not only did I get to listenn to the new radio play Torchwood: Asylum on BBC4 Radio, but I’ll be heading out for some festivities soon. When we get home there will be a BBQ and wine – good times.
And for your listening entertainment, this little video was Twittered by Leah Braemel. Silly thing has been stuck in my head for DAYS now. Enjoy!
I discovered long ago I am motivated by check lists. Yes, I’m one of those crazy people who will put things on a list just so I can cross it off. Gives me a sense of accomplishment. 
Like most people, if I have to keep track of things then I’m less likely to cheat, be that on a diet, exercise or writing.
Yesterday, I decided to start what I’m affectionately calling “Christine’s A Slacker” journal. Starting yesterday, I’m writing down on each page what I’ve eaten, what I’ve done for exercise and how much I’ve written. Nothing fancy, but it’s helping me fit thing into my busy life.
It must be working because I managed to write over 2k on my WIP, didn’t go crazy when hubby took us out to a restaurant last night, and even managed to squeeze a walk in despite the crazy heat. I’ll do my best to keep it up, if for no other reason than it will help keep track of my writing.
Summer is always a challenge for me when it comes to motivation. The weather is so nice, why would I want to be inside! My WIP is keeping my focus though, and I’m anxious to keep the pace moving forward.
On a personal note, our crazy weekend was fantastic! Little one had a great birthday, Father’s day was fun with a BBQ and good friends, and our anniversary was lovely. Now it’s back to reality and hard work. 
I hope you are all having a great week so far.
What a day…and it’s only 6:30 am so far! I can’t believe it, but today is my youngest daughter’s eighth birthday. Of course, she was so excited she got up at 6:15 am and came down to see me. Right now hubby is making her a special breakfast. This afternoon we are taking her and seven other kids to a children’s game/party centre. It’s kind of like Chuck E Cheese, but not commercial…and really big indoor slides. I can’t wait!
As most of you know, tomorrow is Father’s day. That means it will be my turn to make breakfast and treat the man. We are going to a BBQ with some friends, which will be a riot. Hubby deserves to be pampered, so I’ll probably go get him a nice steak.
Monday is out wedding anniversary. We’ve been together for twenty years, but have been married for thirteen. We met when I was fourteen, got engaged when I was eighteen and married at twenty-one. Been an awesome time ever since.
Speaking of wedding invitations…over at Twitter, a posting came up for the most awesome wedding invitation ever!!! You have to check this out hehehe.
I’ll be around here and there over the next few days, but not very much. I hope you all have a fantastic few days.
*does a snoopy dance*
It’s a beautiful day today. The sun is out, the weather is warm, and I’ve had ice cream. Well, it was actually a fruit bar…but still good!
For the first time in several weeks I feel like I can relax and take a breath. It’s a feeling I’m going to hold on to for the rest of the weekend.
I wish everyone a fantastic weekend.
I can’t believe it’s June. Really, I was totally stunned when I had to flip my calendar today and had June 1st staring me in the face (well, it’s actually Gareth David-Lloyd staring at me from my Torchwood calendar ). Where did the year go?? So much has been happening in the past few months, it’s hard to keep up with it all.
In six months I’ve seen the release of All Bottled Up (my first Samhain book), finished and sold The Bond That Saves Us, had my first print release with The Bond That Saves Us, with two more coming this year. I’ve branched out with my writing and have finished book one and half of book two in a new paranormal series. I’ve also dove into a fantastic new idea for an urban paranormal. This is my first attempt at a non-romance and I’m having a blast!
I was fortunate enough to make it to Romantic Times in Orlando this year and had an amazing time. It was humbling to be at the book signing and have someone say they loved my writing. It was the most amazing feeling in the world!
Who knows what will happen in the next six months. I’m going to keep writing as long as there is someone there to enjoy reading it. I want to thank everyone who has been with me this far, and I hope we’ll have fun in the second half of 2009!
*does a snoopy dance*
I can’t believe it has been a weeks since I’ve blogged. Shows just how quickly things can get away from you. This past week I’ve been working on edits and fighting a chest infection. This is the second bad one I’ve had this year and I’m, quite frankly, tired of being sick. I’ll take all cyber prayers that I’ll finally get over this.
On the edit front, it is going well. I’m about halfway through The Bond That Saves Us, cleaning up the little things and making those love scenes nice and steamy for everyone. I can’t wait to share with you the end product.
This weekend will be mostly edits…and sleep. If the sun ever decides to come out again, I might squeeze in some gardening. I need to finish my backyard flower beds!
I hope everyone out there is well.
So I got home Monday from Florida and ever since I’ve been smacked down by seasonal allergies. I get them every year, but for some reason it’s really bad this time around. I’m dopey and half stoned from the allergy pills I’m taking. With any luck it won’t last too long. I have too much to do!
I haven’t dug my camera out yet to upload my pictures, but I’ll try to do that this evening. I really had a fantastic time and was so thrilled to meet many of my favourite authors in person. Added icing on the cake…got to hang out with Anna and December for the first time, and was able to reconnect with Renee, Cathy and Lilly!
Best time ever.
*sneeze*
To those few of you who actually ready my blog (I think there is 5 LOL), sorry I haven’t been around much the past little bit. Between not feeling great, my day job, family and trying to get edits done, well…the blog has suffered.
I do try to pop on to Twitter a few times a day though, so you can see my random musings there. Most of them are coffee induced ramblings, so be warned.
I’m finding it interesting going through the edits of my current manuscript. Once I got past the “OMG this is terrible” freakout phase I normally go through, I was able to focus with the pointed direction of a few reviewers. I have to say, the end result is much stronger than I thought it would be. This makes me happy.
Editing at Starbucks is also working. Sunday mornings after swimming lessons is mentally a good space for me. Now, I just need to pick one or two nights though the week that I can go as well. If I do, I might be able to finish these edits up and send it off to the two requests I’ve had for it.
On the TV front, I’m finally starting to get into Dollhouse. The last two weeks were very strong on the plot, and the acting was great. I’m actually starting to like Echo a bit more than I had. Supernatural is still AWESOME! Man, I adore that show. The stories really push the actors to show a wide range of skills, and keep me wanting a whole lot more. I haven’t looked forward to Thursdays this much ever.
I hope all your lives are going well these days.
I’ve been out of commission for the past two days with the stomach flu. I’m just starting to come to life now, which really sucks. With any luck, I’ll be back to normal tomorrow so I can get back focused on writing and work.
*sigh*
There have only been a few movies that I’ve wanted to see recently. Really, it’s been a bit of a slump for sci-fi (well, good sci-fi at least) over the past little while. But all that is going to change in March.
I will admit, I didn’t know a lot about The Watchmen, other than it was a graphic novel that all my male friends gushed over. All that changed when I A) saw the trailer and B) learned that Jeffery Dean Morgan was in it. (NOM Nom nom nom)
The special effects look amazing from the little I’ve seen. I know the story is going to be solid, as long as they didn’t mess around with the origninal plot too much. Seeing as its nearly three hours long, I’m thinking they didn’t. So lots of cool characters, interesting story, good effects, and it all boils down to me actually forking out $24 for tickets and $20 for a babysitter so hubby and I can go.
I can’t wait!!
The only other movie I’m really looking forward to this spring is the new Star Trek. *drool*
And just in case you HAVEN’T seen it…
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