Music Tells My Stories

Good morning, my Lovelies! I wish I could relay to you the overwhelming emotions that I'm bombarded with each week when I open up this blank page and begin sharing my soul, but I'm certain my words are lacking. You see, most of the time I've got a really good idea of what exactly I'd like to talk about, but every now and then I'm clueless. There are times that I have so many different ideas floating through my head that I can't decide which is the best topic to use. But no matter what the topic, there are always feelings of anxiety, apprehension, and happiness at the thought of sharing myself with you. Yes, I'm anxious. Putting myself out there the way I do is definitely an anxiety-inducing situation. The mere idea that people are reading my innermost thoughts heightens my anxiety and freaks me out. Apprehension? Yes, dear God, I'm apprehensive about what I'm writing each week. Not knowing how my thoughts and ideas might be perceived makes it difficu...

Good afternoon, my Lovelies! I come to you this evening under a veil of brain fog. You see, I received my second COVID-19 vaccine yesterday and my thoughts are fuzzy. I've started this blog three different times trying to get my brain kicked into gear. I feel like I'm trying to write while intoxicated and though there are times that I thoroughly enjoy a drink or two while I'm writing, I'm never inebriated enough while working on my art that I can't think clearly. I don't like it. Today I want to talk about perseverance. You see, earlier this week I posted a bonus blog talking about how I'm at a loss for what to do to make my presence known in the book world. I was pretty down on myself and feeling a little hopeless. Here's the funny thing. I posted that blog and not more than ten minutes later I was contacted by one of my fans telling me how much they loved my third book, Across the Lane. I almost cried when I got her message; the timing couldn't hav...

Good morning, my Lovelies! I said from the outset of this crazy journey that you've joined me on that I wouldn't lie to you about what was going on with me. I've been told by some of you that the fact that I'm open and honest with you about my feelings is something you find refreshing and really enjoy. Well, today is a rough one for me. I'm feeling horribly defeated and part of me is ready to walk away.  I'm struggling. I have been pushing as hard as I can to get myself established in the writing world and it just isn't happening. I know it can be an extremely slow process, but I would have thought I would be a little further along than I am at this point. I also know that some authors just never make it. Don't get me wrong. I'm not giving up, but my frustration is overwhelming me today. I have advertised repeatedly, pouring quite a bit of money into promoting my books with the thought that I'm going to have to do that in order to see any kind of...

Good morning, my Lovelies! I hope your Thursday is glorious and gets you revved for the weekend to come. I find that I have been somewhat revved all week. It all started Monday morning when I found myself perusing several of my favorite websites in search of inspiration. You see, as a writer, I look for inspiration and motivation anywhere I can find it. Monday morning found me checking out new lingerie and sex toys for that inspiration and motivation. (It worked in more ways than one.) But as I was going through page after page of all manner of goodies, it occurred to me that I've had several friends ask me for recommendations of items to enhance their sexual pleasure. And it hasn't just been my female friends, either.  Now to some of y'all, it may seem weird to ask ME for recommendations, but not once did I think anything of it. In fact, I find that I'm somewhat flattered that my friends not only felt I had knowledge or experience enough to share my thoughts and opinio...

Good morning, my Lovelies! I hope your day is bright and beautiful, that you woke up in a fabulous mood, and that you consumed enough caffeine to keep you revved throughout your day. This morning I come to you with a big decision to make and I think the best way to do it is to talk it out and see where it leads me.  If you've been with me for a while now you know just how unhappy I have been with my job and the fact that I've been relocated to a different office, causing a lengthy commute. Today I have two interviews lined up. Exciting, right? Well, yes, and no. Yes, I'm excited to hopefully get some small amount of sanity back in my life. No, because to do so, I have to get through the interview process, which at my age, you would think I would be long past. I despise interviewing. I'm told I interview well, but I always (ALWAYS) leave interviews beating myself up for saying something I felt I shouldn't have, or for not saying something that only occurred to me aft...