Hi there, friends and dear followers.
Since I've been out of bloggosphere-land, I thought I would let you know what I've been up to the past few months.
I'm enjoying my new job. I've been working in a medical field position for over 4 months now. It is crazy how time flies. I'm currently taking some training courses to get a certificate to allow myself the option for movement at the hospital in the future. Sweet-tastic!
Writing-wise: I have been querying out my second book, BOUND. I haven't been super religious about it, but at least it's out there. Of course, as to be expected, I have received some rejections, but the others I figure no news is good news. :D
Every once in a while, I have been flipping back and forth between two writing projects. In other words, whichever one piques my interest at the moment I focus on. My laptop had to go to the computer doctor to get rid of a nasty Trojan virus, so it was out of my hands for a week or so right when I was on fire with my projects. Drat, huh? Slowly but surely I will get there.
If you've read my sidebar's "About Me" section, you will know I'm sort of (well, totally am) a TV junky. I have been rewatching The X-Files series. I'm on the downward spiral of this madness by being in the 8th season. I grew up on this show and still loveth it to deatheth. Plus, the Mulder eye candy is an added bonus. hehe
I've been staying up on Once Upon a Time and Downton Abbey, too.
I've settled in nicely in my new apartment in Salt Lake City, Utah. Unfortunately, I will be moving again in May with the lease being up. That'll be four moves in a year and a half. Crazy-town all the way. I really wish I could just settle myself into a place, but that seems to be a far distant goal. No prob. Life moves forward regardless. If anything, I look forward to having a bathtub again!
In addition to all of that fun jazz, I've read Endlessly by Kiersten White--loved loved loved it! I'm currently reading Reached by Ally Condie. The Salt Lake City County Library system has been my BFF lately. It has supplied me with audio book listening pleasure for weeks on end now (I love me some audio books). The list has included all of the "Shiver" series by Maggie Stiefvater; "Finale" by Becca Fitzpatrick; "Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian" by Eoin Colfer; and the first two books in the "Leviathan" series by Scott Westerfeld. Oh, how I love his books. I started "Goliath" today and am enjoying it already.
Well, these are the haps in my life over the past while. What have you been up to? Have you read any good books? Are you a TV junky like yours truly?
Writing Jewels
Congratulations on the new job and finding books that really fire your imagination. I've heard amazing things about White's novels :) Can't wait to see them on the big screen (I do hope they're better than Twilight).
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for the Paranormalcy series to be on the big screen too. I'm interested to see how it is done and who is gonna play all the characters. I sure hope they will be better than Twilight. Although, the Breaking Dawn films were pretty good.
DeleteJulia, we have missed you!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the submissions. Even sending it out to a few places is keeping it in circulation and keeping you motivated.
And I missed you, Mr. Alex!
DeleteYeah! I am glad you are back blogging. I have missed you! I have heard so many good things about Downton Abbey. I might have to check that show out now.
ReplyDeleteYes, sweetie, check out Downton Abbey. Warning: YOU. WILL. BECOME. OBSESSED. !!!
DeleteI have wondered about the Shiver series. Good to know! Sounds like things are moving along. Keep querying!
ReplyDeleteYes, the Shiver series was good. I believe we are friends on GoodReads. You should check out my reviews. :)
DeleteI am so not a TV junkie. My daughter was here for a visit, and we watched the entire first season and first three episodes of Downton Abbey. I can see why I like the story arcs of movies better. I thought the storyline with Thomas went on way too long. I wanted that poison from the first episode. ;)
ReplyDeleteYeah, the whole Thomas thing is going on for way too long. But that's the ticket to "soap operas", you keep going back to old stories to keep THE story going. haha Yep, Downton Abbey is so totally a soap opera. :) It's probably for the best that you aren't a TV junkie.
DeleteJulila! So glad to get an update from you. Sounds like your life has been anything but dull and boring! Good luck with your submissions and keep us posted. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI think I may have peppered my past few months with a little too much enthusiasm. haha Well, I sure haven't been bored. Hugs back!
DeleteYou have a lot going on. I'm happy your job is going well and good luck with the querying.
ReplyDeleteFour times in a year! You must be a pro by now.
Thanks for the wish of luck! Yup, I'm becoming a pro at moving. hehe Thanks for stopping by, Miranda!
DeleteGood to hear your job is going well and you're keeping up with the querying. Keep us posted! And did you change your blog look? Very nice!
ReplyDeleteYup, Nick, I changed my blog look. I like it. Thanks for stopping by, sir!
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