So, Yas over at APOOO put out the challenge.  A reading list for the first 13 weeks of 2009.  Here is my list:
1.   The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory
2.   Eleven Minutes by Paul Coelho
3.   Bitter is the New Black by Jen Lancaster
4.   Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered by Maggie Shayne
5.   The Go-To Girl by Louse Bagshawe
6.   Marked by PC Cast and Kristin Cast
7.   Chosen by PC Cast and Kristin Cast
8.   The Opposite of Fate by Amy Tan
9.   The Power of Intention …

It’s the end of the year.  Goodbye 2008.
It’s also the end of Work In Progress.  The fourth, and final installment has been posted.  I hope you enjoyed it.  
And with endings come beginnings.  
Hello 2009!
I’m off to create new characters and interesting stories for 2009.  I am also looking at new features for the site.  Stay tuned.  
And as usual, feedback is always welcome.

So, this was my home away from home for the last week.  I had a great time, motion sickness, and all.  Drove back from Miami yesterday (10 hours of hell- I’m sure you’ll be reading a story about it someday), and instead of unpacking and settling back into the idea of being at home, I went out for breakfast, saw a movie with The Divas, and then went to dinner with The Man.  Not very productive in the writing realm.
But, all good things must come to an end, so I’m …

So, I’m here on the ship.  And as you can imagine, it’s hard to stick to your regular writing/editing schedule while on vacation.  Add a touch of motion sickness (read that as vertigo and constantly feeling like you are going to vomit) and you can deduce that I have been less than productive.  But that is going to change- right now.  Really.  I mean it!

Due to packing and travel prep for my family vacation, I am unable to post today’s Fiction Byte (it needs editing, blah, blah, blah).  The 4th (and final) installment for Work In Progress will be posted on Monday, December 22.  I will resume my regular Fiction Byte posting on Friday, December 26th.  Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.  
DjuannaB

For those of you who don’t know, I have a weekly column over at APOOO entitled Musings of a Mid-Life Diva.  The title says it all.  Check out this week’s post, Complaint Letter, when you get a chance.  I’m there every Friday.

1)  To adjust or fine-tune.  That’s what I’m doing to the site.  Minor fine-tuning.  
2)  To pinch, pluck, or twist sharply.  Uh- why do I see a story in here somewhere.

KaTrina Love Abram.
She made the 15th comment on the site, and will get a three month membership.  Yay!  
Now, I’ve got to go think of something else to decree.  ’Cause I’m the Head Diva around here.  OK.  I’m the only Diva around here.  Whatever!

I’m feeling all randomish (yes- I know I just made that up) this afternoon.  So, I decided to offer a free three month membership to the 15th person to leave a comment on the website.  Any page, any post.   
Winner will be announced as soon as possible after the 15th comment is made.  
Oh yeah, and I just created this new category- Diva Notices and Decrees- where you will find more of this kind of stuff.