Public Speaking

I have been working on my second book feverishly. I still have a ways to go. I'm not yet happy.


This one is so different than the first, even though it's one of a series. Here's a slight clue. It's called Burned Into Time. That's a biggie right there! My heroine gets burned into time!

But I am taking a break to talk about speaking in public.
Yes, this is a big problem for me, and it might be one for many of you. My fear of being in front of people has put a damper on a lot of things. I freeze and have to plug myself back in for a few seconds. Deep inside the words are trying to emerge.


I have great fear that something like this will happen!



Shell shocked I will sit there and try to read the words or even remember what I am doing there! The anti nerve pills ain't working and your stomach has a fire breathing dragon in it.
With a force that comes from who knows where takes over, like an alien, I push myself to say the words. Bluemberglst? Yeah that makes sense. And I remember what one of my FRW friends said to me. Picture them naked. Ha! that just might work.



One thing I can be sure of is that no matter how badly I do, Traci will tell me I did great!
Friends well



Yeah, that's exactly what I need to say!

Are You A Dog Or A Cat Person?

Who can resist a cute little puppy?



Or an adorable little kitten.
Which one are you, a dog or a cat person?



Each of us has a preference for breed.



Some people look like their pets. For some of us they are family members.

Just like my boy Junior!






There are people who should live as well as this dog does. But, I have to admit, no one has ever broken into my house.

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Be there or be square!

Hey it's Cuddles bad cousin Muddles, uh oh, that can't be good! He sneezes and causes trouble!

Januray Burrrrrr Some Graphics for You.

Ordinarily this is South Florida in January. The usual temperature is in the seventies during the day and low seventies at night. But this week we have proof that global warming is a spoof.
Because, this is South Florida today.




None of us knows what to do.
So I just thought I'll post some cool graphics




Something that makes me feel good to look at.



Invokes a feeling. The graphic artist or photographer makes magic.



Which is just what I try to do as an author. And if we do it right. You will feel it.



This one says cute. Have a good one.

What I Want From 2010

I want to have a home in a rural area, away from the big city, but close to a good hospital and stores.




I want a new puppy to cuddle and keep Junior company.




I want to feel peace.




I want beautiful flowers and lots of books to read




My DH to keep me company.

And I want a new book to come out this year. The sequel to Tripping Through Time.
Burned Into Time is the story of Lacy McCalley. The sister of the heroine in book one travels back in time.
She doesn't get to leave as she planned to. She's burned into time is the best way to explain it.
A wonderful man saves her. But the burns have destroyed her self image. She doesn't want her sister to see her this way.
Why would a man fall in love with her? Especially now.
What she forgets is that love conquers all and that love is blind.
Ain't that great?!

Happy New Year to Everyone!!! May you live your heart's desire!

Just A Little Christmas Fun

This picture invokes thoughts of a warm holiday and that perfect atmosphere.
This next bit makes me laugh.

While trying to escape through Pakistan , Osama Bin Laden found a bottle on the sand and picked it up.
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> Suddenly, a female genie rose from the bottle and with a smile said, "Master, may I grant you one wish?"
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> Osama responded," You ignorant, unworthy daughter-of-a-dog! Don't you know who I am? I don't need any common woman giving me anything."
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> The shocked genie said, "Please, I must grant you a wish or I will be returned to that bottle forever."
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> Osama thought a moment, then grumbled about the impertinence of the woman and said, "Very well, I want to awaken with three American women in my bed in the morning. So just do it and be off with you.
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> " The annoyed genie said, "So be it!" and disappeared.
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> The next morning Bin Laden woke up in bed with Lorena Bobbitt, Tonya Harding, and Nancy Pelosi at his side.
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> His penis was gone, his knees were broken, and he had no health insurance.
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> God is good.

I know I'm bad. But I couldn't stop myself.

Here's a present for all my friends.

Author Roast and Toast On Friday 12/18

The Author Roast and Toast crew is hosting Kathleen O'Connor on Friday. Come to her party. The atmosphere is warm and compelling.

Make a comment and have some fun with this cyber party. Oliver will be making some of his specialties for our guests. And Kathleen is looking awfully good in her new outfit.

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