Thank Goodness For Fans

I haven’t updated my blog in quite some time. I had a friend send me this and it inspired me to drag out my notebook on Unbecoming tonight. I’m about half way through the book, writing it, and about three quarters through in notes. I always imagine David James Elliott in my head for David Reese. She has told me she sees me in her head- that I am Caroline. I only wish my hair looked this good. I have seriously curly hair.

Although I don’t see myself as Caroline, thanks Holly. I needed this. Thanks for being my friend and for inspiring me to keep writing.

Tags: Caroline Blaine, David James Elliott, David Reese, Unbecoming

Lost

With my personal life in tumult, I fell off the technology turnip-truck. I haven’t updated in months. That is true for Facebook, Twitter, and here.

I did get a nudging from fans, so I logged on tonight to let you know that yes, I am writing.

Thanks to those of you who push me. Kissing Hollywood is about fifty percent and Unbecoming is in writers-block. I’ll update more when I can.

Tags: Kissing Hollywood, Unbecoming

People

I had a book signing for Unwritten yesterday in downtown Franklin. I was there for almost twelve hours, outside, on the sidewalk. The public was kind enough to give me a great day. Thank you to all who purchased copies. Thank you especially to all the Veterans who came by to support me. I can’t hold a candle to all of you in my ‘Caroline costume.’ You all and the entire armed forces are my true heroes.

If you haven’t been by the new Veterans Memorial Park, on 441 South in Franklin, stop by. Buy a brick or give a donation to lend support.

Tags: Unwritten

Full Circle

Another July fourth has passed. This year is much different for me. I don’t feel as though part of me is missing. I am happy- emotionally and whole.

I was reminded last night that I am an ordained minister and that I have a purpose. It’s not about me. I need to be using the gifts God gave me to bless others. Afterall, that is why we have talents, financial freedom, and ability to share and to bless.

I went on an almost seven miler today on the Greenway to clear out my head. Part of me is changed forever, part of me is the same. I just had to find her again.

Someone I went to high school with has contacted me. I am to go out on his boat one day with him. It promises to be amusing and of course, entertaining.

I saw my muse for writing Noah Wheaton today in a commercial for wildlife preservation. None other than Noah Wyle himself- and might I add, he’s looking good. He seems to be like fine wine, just better with age. He’s so talented and intelligent. I wish him well with the new series on TNT.

Unbecoming has been taking a hit today with my thoughts. Kissing Hollywood is where my heart is and making it rather difficult to finish Unbecoming. I need a good dose of David James Elliott. Now where are my JAG discs?

Tags: David James Elliott, Greenway, Kissing Hollywood, Noah Wyle, Unbecoming

Feel The Burn

I logged about 5.6 miles today on the Greenway. That felt good. My feet don’t even ache. I suppose I will see how they feel tomorrow.

My mind keeps playing tricks on me. I have scenes in my head for Caroline and David, in Unbecoming, that are playing against a tune- Muse’s Super Massive Blackhole. And then I’ll be doing dishes, or something completely arbitrary and a line or thought for Kissing Hollywood comes out of nowhere. I have no trouble keeping the two projects separate because they are entirely different. But I feel like I am living a true dichotomy, or I’m suffering from a split personality.

Perhaps I should just sleep more.

Tags: Caroline, David, Greenway, Kissing Hollywood, Unbecoming

Centre Court

I am wishing I was at Centre Court, watching a Wimbledon match. I didn’t get out tonight for my nightly ritual on the Greenway. More ideas for Unbecoming are still running amuck in my head though.

I wonder how Andy Roddick would look in a Navy uniform? (laugh)

Tags: Unbecoming

Dizziest Daydreams

I had a nice run tonight on the Greenway. Slow and reflective enough that I was thinking about David James Elliott. I have his face in my mind when I write the character of Captain David Reese in the Unwritten saga.

I could see him in my mind in a hangar, helping Caroline Blaine put an F-14 back together, like the pieces of a puzzle. This will figure in with Unbecoming. I’ve already got the scene in my head, now I just have to commit to typed word.

I’m also trying to work out another plot point that I’m stuck on. It involves Caroline and her Dad, Sonny Blaine. Most of you know that I see Mark Harmon in my head for him. Perhaps I should go catch some episodes of NCIS and JAG too for that matter.

Thanks for the emails this week with your opinions on the new blog. I hope to update it regularly. Facebook is just getting to be too much.

Tags: Captain David Reese, Caroline Blaine, David James Elliott, JAG, Mark Harmon, NCIS, Sonny Blaine, Unbecoming, Unwritten

And?

Objection! Calls for an opinion. I want yours! Do you like the look of the new blog? Or do you prefer the red, white and black of the rest of the website? I really do want to know.

I am back into full blown JAG mode. Good thing, right? It makes working on Unbecoming easier. I got down my copy of Unwritten and checked a fact or two the other day.

Tags: JAG, Unbecoming, Unwritten

Whew!

I ran today! I haven’t done that in so long. It cleared my head and made me objective to writing again. I need to stay motivated. I found so much inspiration for Unwritten on the Greenway in Franklin. I worked through plot problems and founds ideas. I know I will do the same with Unbecoming.

Tags: Greenway, inspiration, plot, Unbecoming, Unwritten, write

Hello world!

Okay, I admit, I was loathe to be so sheepish. I now have a blog. I’ll be updating it with my random musings.

Tags: blog musings