Author Christine d’Abo

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?

…and damn if I can’t share the details of it yet! I’m hoping to have everything worked out in the next few weeks (contracts and such), and then I’ll be able to spill it.  But for now you’ll have to suffice with a major

SQUEEEEE!!!

Yes, it’s writing related…no I’m not published with NY yet.

In other news, I’ve officially crossed the 60k mark with my urban paranormal. I’m in the home stretch now and I can’t wait to be done. I’m sending off my submission to the Shomi contest this week if I can. If not, for sure on the weekend.

I also received the final line edits this week for The Bond That Heals Us! Oh man, I can’t wait for this one to come out. It’s only one month away…which means I need to get my promo act in gear. Yes, the long awaited book two in the Eternal Bond series is coming! Tell your friends, neighbours, distant relatives!

Christine will love you for it.

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?

I’ve been trying to keep focused on my writing this week, but it’s been hard. I’ve only managed to get about 2000 words written on my urban paranormal, taking me to the 55k mark. It’s going well, but I still have a long way to go.

As usual, this weekend I’ll spend most of my time trying to get caught up. That said, I’m hoping to be able to take some time to get a little reading done. Maybe watch a movie or two…basically try and relax.

Down time is very important to the creative well.

Well, that and Girl Guide cookies. Man they are tastey.

How is everyone? Plans for the weekend?

Man…just when I think I’ve got my act together, things go down hill. I haven’t written a word since I’ve gotten back from Easter. I have been reading though. I’m behind in my judging for the Passionate Plume contest and need to get the score sheets out the door this week. I’m also reading something for Amy (which rocks!), and it’s taking me longer than normal to go through. I’m also behind in getting the RWAC newsletter out the door. I’m going to try and finish that up this week too.

*sigh*

The good news is that I’m in a good spot in my WIP and I’m anxious to get back to it. I’m hoping to be able to do that tonight.

How is everyone else making out this week? Anyone have any fun news to share?

I’m back everyone! I hope you all had a super fantastic weekend. I know I had a wonderful time with my family–lots of chocolate, games and wine.

I didn’t get any writing done, but I’m not overly upset about that. I did manage over 6000 words before I went away, so there wasn’t any guilt about missing this weekend. I plan on jumping back on the writing wagon today and will aim for at least 1500 words tonight.

When I got back home, much to my delight, I found this fantastic review for Chasing Phoenix from ecataromance!

A tale of sensuality and exploring the imagination, Chasing Phoenix by Christine D’Abo is also about bringing to life a fantasy. The sexy antics between Michael and Abbey left me with goose bumps while also hungering for more. I loved Abbey because she was able to discover what she wanted in a relationship and I also enjoyed Michael because he was able to look past the fantasy to find a woman who could give him what he wanted and also bring to life her hidden personalities. This book is a quickie and definitely not sweet by any means, it’s erotic and raunchy but so delicious and one I’m glad to have read.

You can click here to see the full review.

So tell me, how was your weekend?

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*

Well not really, but I liked the sound of the title in my head.

I had a good night last night. Managed to get through some duties I’d been unable to get through (still have a pile more, but I’m working on it), wrote just over 1000 words on my WIP, AND got to watch the last two episodes of season 2 of Doctor Who (sob).

My paranormal is really starting to click…so much so this morning in the shower I figured out a major plot point that was bugging me. I’m so excited to get this written now I can’t wait for tonight!! Of course, Torchwood is on…so I have to write quickly.

Tonight I’ll be on the road for a bit. The girls have Girl Guides and my husband and I need to buy him a new computer chair. His current one is busted and it’s causing him some issues with his shoulder–too low for his desk.  So off we’ll go to buy him something nice and new and comfy.

I’ve posted over at the Six Degrees of Sexy site again today. The Cleaning Hunks are back!!

No matter what anyone tries to tell you…needing to be in the office at 6:30 am for a conference call to Singapore isn’t as glamorous as it sounds.

Last night I had to go to bed a bit earlier than normal, so I only manged to get about 1,300 words written. Which actually isn’t too bad considering. Today I’m going to try and finish up the chapter and then get to work on the synopsis. I need to get my submission for the Shomi contest finished up and sent off. Then I can worry about the rest of the book.

I’m also playing over at the Six Degrees of Sexy blog today talking about my take on what makes a good story. Come on over and let me know what you think!