Author Christine d’Abo

I don’t know how I find some of these things…

So I was browsing the net the other day (don’t laugh Amy-I know I do that most days) and I came across this article about how Canadian’s aren’t really considered sexy. There are some awesome quotes there, but this one in particular made me giggle.

“As a people we have two problems. The first I would dub the Tilley Hat phenomenon. No-one looks good in a Tilley hat, but they’re damn practical. When you live in a country where you spend eight months a year trying to stay warm and four more warding off mosquitoes you tend to lean toward the practical. Tilley hats and Sears down coats are not sexy.”

OMG Canadian’s are the fashion equivalent to Tilley hats!! Sad, but true (and yes I’m Canadian so I’m allowed to say that).

Of course this gets me to thinking…what do we consider sexy? I know I have a thing for accents. Oh yes, my poor husband just rolls his eyes at me now every time I’m watching Doctor Who, Torchwood, or complain that they should let Jamie Bamber (Apollo from Battlestar Galatica) talk with his British accent.

Mind you, this is the same man who puts on his French accent for me on occasion. Work with what you’ve got people.

I know a lot of people think that eyes are sexy, voices, nice firm butts…that are very squeezable…sorry wandered there.

So what is sexy? Is is an attitude? State of mind?

And why the hell can’t we Canadian’s be sexy?!?! I happen to like Tilley hats…

So I’ve come to the realization this weekend that I need to hit a metaphorical “reset” button on how I’ve been doing things recently. I’ve been pushing myself hard in some areas of my life and neglecting other (more important) parts. As a result, I’m going to change things up.

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??

I did it! I sat my butt down in my chair last night and managed to get some writing done. Just over a 1000 words, so I’m pleased with that. Tonight I have to take the girls to Girl Guides, so I won’t be able to get started until 9:00pm, but I plan to shoot for another 1000 words.

I’m determined to finish this puppy!

And a big YEAH!! that NCIS was back on TV last night. Everyone was in fine form, the story was interesting and a nice little hook at the end. I didn’t realize just how much I missed this show.

And I think my husband is officially hooked on JR Ward. He’s currently reading Dark Lover, and seems to be really enjoying the story. I’m glad because it means I can chat with him about them.

Speaking of which, has anyone read any good urban paranormals recently? I’m looking for a new author to try and am open to suggestions.

Writing is so much fun. I love it - I wish I could write all day everyday. Sadly, I can’t…not yet anyway. Even worse, I haven’t been able to write for the past five days.

It’s killing me.

So, I’m going to take a deep breath and make a promise to myself to fit in my writing better than I have recently. I’m almost done my story and I really need to make a point of finishing it. Yes, I’m going to kick my own ass again and get writing!

Now I feel better…please make sure that I do this everyone. Call me on it if you’re not seeing regular updates!

I had a good weekend TV wise. I dubbed it sci-fi weekend. The season finale of Torchwood was on (sob), and then Saturday the premier of Doctor Who and Battlestar Galatica was on. They were awesome and I’m so glad to have a new show to watch again.  NCIS is back on tomorrow too *does the happy dance*!

Yes, I know I’m rambling…

How is everyone making out?

The day I’ve been waiting for (and regretting) is finally here! Tonight the season finale of Torchwood is on. I can’t wait to see it…but I’m sad that it’s now done for a year. The only good news is that the next season of Doctor Who starts tomorrow! Yes, I’ll simply shift my obsession from one show to the next LOL!

The rest of my TV shows start up this week as well, and I’m very thankful. Now I just need to get my book finished so I can enjoy them.

This weekend I plan on getting some writing done. The girls start swimming lessons again, so I’ll be on the road a bit. I’ve been sick most of this week, so I plan to take it easy and not push things too hard.

So what about you? Plans? Fun, excitement?

Hello my friends.

Yes, I’m still here. I’m holding on by my finger nails, but I’m here. I’ve managed to somehow sneak my writing in to my life, which is starting to get harder and harder. Thankfully, I’m sitting at 58k word count on my urban paranormal.

And I’m heading into the home stretch with it! With any luck I’ll be done the first draft in a few weeks, and then I can actually go back and clean it up.

Then the fun begins.

I’m really ready for a vacation. I know, I know, I just had a long weekend. But I really didn’t get a chance to rest durning it. I have some time off coming up in May, and I’m really excited for it.

I’m also really happy that the TV shows will be starting up again soon. I mean, Torchwood is done Friday, so there better be something starting soon! NCIS, House, Battlestar Galatica, and Doctor Who all star in the next week, so Christine will be a happy camper.

How is everyone making out?

OMG Torchwood…my fandom exploded because of “the scene” in last night’s episode. And the next new one is on TOMORROW!! Of course I’ll be away, but I’m going to do my damnedest to watch it.

OMG…so…just wow!

Oh and I did some writing. I think around 900 words.

That scene!!

 *drool*

I had a busy weekend as usual, but I managed to get in some good writing yesterday. I passed the 2k mark and feel like I’m in a good spot with the story.

I’m so glad I’m doing the Sven challenge right now. It is really keeping me going with this one. Motivation is something that is always hard for me this time of year. Between the weather and the work load,  I need that extra little push to keep things rolling.

I’m also very excited that there is a long weekend coming up. Not that I think I’ll get much done in the way of writing (we’re going to stay with family), but it will be nice to have a chance to recharge. I’m going to take my laptop with me just in case though.

On another note, I hope the new TV shows start up soon! Torchwood is only on for another few weeks and then I’ll have nothing new. I’m surprised how much I’m missing House and NCIS. Other shows, not so much.

It  has given me a chance to get some reading done though. I still have a huge TBR  pile, but I’m slowly getting through it.

How is everyone so far this week?

So recently I discovered the wonderful world of fanfiction. I know, I know– Christine fanfiction is as old as the hills! Well honestly, I’ve never been inclined to go looking for it before. I’ve always enjoyed my TV shows, and hungry for the next episode. But with the writer’s strike this year, I’ve been seriously missing my favourite TV.

So I’ve been reading…

Yes, mostly Torchwood and Doctor Who fanfiction…

I start counciling next week…

I have noticed some interesting things around this unique world. It’s wonderful to see the types of things the average viewer craves from their TV shows. How they wished the relationships between the character evolved (because most of the stuff out there is around character relationships), how they try to fill in the blanks between the looks the characters give each other.

It also is interesting to see what character traits viewers pick up on with the characters, the mannerisms that they focus on. As I read the stories, it also demonstraits the importance of getting the characters right. Sometimes the fanfic authors are brilliant. They could work on the show they know the characters so well. And other times…

This also got me wondering about if people do that with their favourite books. I can’t honestly say I’ve ever read a series and had the urge to write the next chapter. I’ve wanted the author to do that!  But maybe I’m the odd duck out there.

So have you ever read fanfiction? What do you think about it?

Oh how I love a long weekend!! I’m really excited to have an extra day off (Monday) and plan to do nothing overly exciting. In fact, Amy loaned me Mork and Mindy season one. I think I’m going to watch it with my girls . That should prove interesting.

I’m also going to get my butt in gear and do some writing. I’m up to 32k on my urban paranormal, but nowhere near where I wanted to be. So it’s time to kick things up a notch.

Oh and I have another episode of Torchwood to watch and apparently something big happens…going to watch tonight when I get home.

So do you have any exciting plans for the weekend??