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[30 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 530 views]
All Thumbs

Remember yesterday I posted about the guy who uses his smart phone to write his novels?
And remember how I said no thanks?
Well, all day yesterday I was thinking about the possibility.  I know it’s crazy.  But I’m wondering if I can do it for just an hour.    
If I try it, it’ll be this weekend when things are a little calmer.  And then I’ll report back to you guys. And you can tell me I’m nuts.  
Just call it the mid life diva’s version of Jackass.

Watch a Diva Work »

[29 Apr 2009 | 4 Comments | 484 views]
Blackberry Slacker

Apparently, that is exactly what I am.  
Seems some guy out there has been using his smart phone to write books.  In fact, he wrote large portions of his latest novel while on the train commuting back and forth to work.
And here I thought my Blackberry was for checking email, reading blogs in Viigo, texting The Man, playing on Facebook, and using Twitter to bore the world with my comings and goings.
Does that mean that I should be thumbing my books on my Blackberry in order to be more productive?
I’ll …

Writer's Block »

[28 Apr 2009 | 5 Comments | 757 views]
Summer Time

My schedule has sucked for the last couple of weeks.  By sucked- I mean crammed full of personal and professional stuff.
I’m having visions of summer dancing in my head.
I want to go off and play.
I want to go to the beach and write (while sitting under a huge umbrella and sipping on something cold and fruity).
I want to go sit in a dark movie theater -every afternoon from May 1 thru Sept 1.
I want to stroll the library and book stores with The Girl and then go get ice cream …

FictionBytes »

[27 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 667 views]
Claire’s People- First Sunday

I woke this morning to the sounds of birds tweeting outside my window. Real birds. I can’t remember the last time I actually heard real birds tweeting outside my window.

APOOO Fridays »

[24 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 445 views]
APOOO Fridays- 24 April

Hey folks.  I didn’t post last Friday over at APOOO due to a killer migraine and work obligations.
I’m back with Be Brazen.
Read it and show some comment love.
Happy Friday Divas (and Divos who may be lurking).

Diva Reads »

[23 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 1,107 views]
Orange Mint and Honey by Carleen Brice

My review is up at Urban Beatz, Inc.  
Mosey on over and check it out.
Yes, I did just say mosey.
What are you waiting for?

Watch a Diva Work »

[22 Apr 2009 | 2 Comments | 1,091 views]
Please Help…

OK readers- I wrote this piece in January, and at the time my girlfriend Yas told me that I should take it further.  I didn’t.  I really believed that I was done with the story the minute I posted it.  Now, I’m not so sure.  
So, I’m asking you guys to read it and then let me know what you think- is it done, or should I keep going?  
(To the paid subscribers- sorry for the repeat.  I’ve got some new fiction coming for you tomorrow.)
A Little Help From My …

Writer's Block »

[21 Apr 2009 | 4 Comments | 595 views]
Within My Grasp

I am not a patient person.
I want what I want when I want it.
When I buy a car, it usually takes me six months to a year to research various models and decide on what I want to buy next.  
Once my decision is made, I am on the lot and walking away with my vehicle within a few hours. (I have found no way to walk in, make your purchase and leave within a reasonable amount of time- even when you go to the lot with your own financing. …

Writer's Block »

[20 Apr 2009 | 6 Comments | 507 views]
It’s All in My Head

I suffer from migraines.  I have since my late teens.  I wasn’t diagnosed until my 30s.  If you’ve ever had a migraine, you know they are no joke.  
I’ve learned what my main triggers are over the years, but sometimes, they just come out of the blue.  And stay for days.  
Like last week.  The migraine started on Wednesday, and by Friday I was just wishing for some relief.  While I was driving Upstate to deliver a training.  And during the training.  And on the drive home.
I try to do …

Writer's Block »

[14 Apr 2009 | One Comment | 1,306 views]
Prince Opus iPod

I am a HUGE Prince fan.  Did I say HUGE?  That probably doesn’t even begin to describe it.  
For Christmas, The Man gave me a coffee table book detailing the Beloved Purple One’s career.  No one can touch that book but me.  Unless they are ready to die.  And for the record, I don’t have a coffee table.  A story for another day.
Before I hit the road this morning for a day of meetings in Columbia, I heard that the Prince Opus iPod was being released today. I couldn’t leave …