Psych Psych Psych

Hey folks, I totally forgot to prepare a post for yesterday. Sorry. *shakes head at self* Is that even possible?

 

Any who, if you know me, you'll know that I like TV shows. They are my way to relax and laugh and get out of my head for a while. 

 

My current TV addiction is Psych. There could be worse addictions. Well, yes, there are, indeed. :D

 

This show is pretty much brilliant. It is quirky, imaginative, clever, hilarious, and has a cute actor in it (James Roday). *Sigh*

 

I love that he, Shawn Spencer, is only a super observant person, but he fakes like he is a psychic to solve crimes for the local police department. Amazing premise, eh?

 

The writers have developed a smash hit of a program with delightful characters and entertaining stories while weaving classic 80's movies, television shows, and music throughout. I can't believe it took me this long to get hooked on Psych.

 

Have you ever watched Psych? Do you like it? Are you a TV buff?

 

Hugs

 

Writing Jewels

Oh, and PS: Enter to win one of two signed copies of my novel, Félicité Found, on Goodreads. Giveaway ends on September 30, so be quick. Here's the entry form and good luck...

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Félicité Found

by Julia King

Giveaway ends September 30, 2013.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

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Lesson in Bravery

First of all, don't forget to enter to win one of two signed copies of my novel, Félicité Found, on Goodreads. Good luck!

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Félicité Found

by Julia King

Giveaway ends September 30, 2013.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

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Now to the meat of the post...

I can be quite the sassy little brave-ster sometimes. Yeah, it takes some (ok, a lot of) mental coercion and talking myself into it, but it happens. 

 

My most recent act of bravery was this:

 

There's this guy I've been interested in for some months now. Oh, man, I have been smitten. Finally, after many a nice conversation, I was bold and asked this man of super hotness and intense intellect out. He accepted. We had a fun time. Is this relationship going to go any farther than the driveway? I think not, unfortunately. But, dear friends, I put myself out there and tried for something I wanted.

 

This is how I've felt about writing.

• First, I had an idea for a book.
• I started type, type, typing.
• I finished said book and started revising and editing. A lot. And a lot more with tons of peoples' critiques.
• I queried book.
• After countless rejections, I received that blessed agent call with the "yes".
• I parted ways with agent, but that's ok! :)
• I self-published the book instead.
• I'm happy.

Things may go a different path than you think, but you will never know what will happen unless if you try.

 

So TRY! Be brave! Start writing your story. Send out that query letter. And conquer this world!

 

Tell me your acts of bravery. 

 

Hugs

 

Writing Jewels 

Giveaway Giveaway Giveway of My Novel!

Hey y'all!

I want to let you in on a cool secret (well, not so secret now).

I'm giving away paperback copies of my novel, Félicité Found, on Goodreads.

You could be a proud owner of one of two signed paperback copies of my little cupcake.

Enter to win on the below entry form!

While you're at it, you can add my little lovely to you Goodreads to-read list.

And you can spread the word about the giveaway too. I'd probably smile super big if you did. :D

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Félicité Found

by Julia King

Giveaway ends September 30, 2013.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

If you can't wait to win the book, you can purchase it at these sites:

 

Amazon.com

 

B&N.com

 

Good luck and have a great Thursday!

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Writing Jewels 

9/11

This day will forever be a somber one for me. The awful events that transpired on September 11, 2011, I think, will forever be ingrained upon the hearts and minds of people, be them United States citizens or from abroad. It is a day to remember what happened, a day to be stilland without fear.

I remember capturing a photo of the World Trade Towers from a boat heading to the Statue of Liberty. Who would have thought that just over a year later, those towers along with other buildings would be targets of terrorism? Who would have thought that thousands of people would perish? Who would have imagined that such atrocities would happen on such a large scale?

Every year, I can't help but remember those images I viewed live on television. It breaks my heart.

Since I post on Wednesdays, I didn't feel right posting about anything else other than paying respect. I want to pay respect to those that died and those that were left with voids of lost loved ones in their hearts.

I honor those who fight for freedoms, and hope that people who strive for civil unrest will come to their senses. I hope for peace and softening of hearts. I hope for peace in hearts that are wounded for whatever reason.

On this day, I offer my words to keep the spirit of lives lost alive.

Cheers to the valiant and hugs to anyone who needs love on this day.

Writing Jewels

Insecure Writer's Support Group: No More Too Serious

Happy Insecure Writer's Support Group Wednesday! Thanks to Alex J. Cavanaugh we have this ingenious outlet to vent our writer's woes or uplift with wisdom.

 

Last night, I saw Austenland the movie from the brilliant all-absorbing novel with the same name by Shannon Hale.

 

I haven't laughed so much during a movie in a long while. Seriously, I had some good knee slapper moments. With some luck, I didn't snort up a storm in the process (that happens to me, sadly enough, but with great endearing effect).

 

Hale's book was amazing and the movie didn't fail to entertain. At every turn there was something to chuckle about, be it a character's line, a fake duck shooting, or an arrow to the eye. I rather enjoyed myself and would recommend the film and, more importantly, the book one-hundred percent.

 

I bring this up because I can relate to Hale's character Jane. I'm lost in my own dreamland with my perfect "prince" and the perfect "ending". But my life already is perfect in it's own right. 

 

Jane finally realized that life was more than just Darcy. She threw in the towel and started living for herself. She stopped taking things so seriously. And once she de-Austen'ed her bedroom, she was able to pick up and move on.

 

So, this is to say that sometimes I (maybe we) take life too seriously by focusing too much on what we don't have, instead of what we do have. Here's the chance to unclutter your life and stop being so serious.

 

Do you feel burdened by seriousness? Do you feel like you could use some more chuckles in your life? And how do you unclutter the busyness of life? Have you seen or read Austenland? What did you think?

 

Hugs

 

Writing Jewels