FRIDAY STIR FRY - V-day musings

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Valentine's Day sucks.

Even when I was married, it wasn't my favorite day. Too much pressure.





What to get him? What will he get me?  He better get me something. Even though I told him not to get me anything.

 

I've become more tolerant of it in the years since my divorce. At first, I was sad and mad. You better not let me see you getting flowers. I'll hate you the rest of the day.

 

Then my son started sending me flowers. What a good kid. It always cheered me up.

 

Then I started giving candy to the bartenders and servers at my hangout. Guess what? That made me feel even better.

 

Lessen for the day: Give something to somebody today. Show some appreciation. It doesn't have to be much and they don't have to be your significant other. Maybe a stranger could just use a hug.

 

Or go hug a tree if you're afraid of strangers.

 

 

 

 

 

FRIDAY STIR FRY - Ramblings on a cold February day

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I'm sick of winter. Enough said.

So, remember my last post? If not you can refresh your memory below. I was wondering what to do with my novel Beyond The Horizon. Well, I got my answer this week. I received a very nice response from an editor who suggested some revisions and then re-submit it to her. Yipee! No, it's not a contract, but it's closer then I've ever been. I've been reading it on my Kindle (yes you can download your work) and making notes this week. I'm a weekend novelist, so you get one guess what I'll be doing Saturday and Sunday. I'd like to get it close to re-submission. It might take another weekend, but I definitely plan on getting it back to her ASAP. Before she can change her mind!

On a different note: I finally paid my sales tax on my car along with late penalties, title transfer fees, plate transfer fees . . .  I didn't even get a kiss (if you know what I mean). Man, it was painful. But, it's done. I'm now legal. Whew!

I'm looking forward to the Olympics. And I'm loving this twitter feed   https://twitter.com/search?q=sochiproblems&src=tyah     Hilarious and sad all at the same time. Our Olympic athletes deserve better accommodations.

Enjoy your week!

FRIDAY STIR FRY - What to do?

    

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I've got lots of questions swirling in my head right now. What is the meaning of  life? Why do I procrastinate? When can I retire? Why is the sky blue? And finally, what should I do with my book?

 

It has been with a publisher since the last of November while I patiently waited for a reply as per their guidelines. (I think I've mentioned I hate publisher guidelines). I sent a follow up e-mail again per their instructions last week. Haven't heard a word. So, what do I do? Should I re-submit to another publisher? Should I query another agent? Should I publish on Kindle? Or should I just give up on it?

 

 The Kindle option is tempting but seems to involve quite the learning curve. Not sure I have the time or patience. Plus what about cover art? Pay someone or muddle through that on my own?

 

 I don't want to give up on it either. I think it's a story that needs to be told.

 

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