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Im sorry I havent posted much lately, shame on me! Ive had alot going on and between nursing school, a major car accident where I totalled my husbands car and hurt my back, and having surgery on Fri Jan 26, Ive been wiped out. I am starting to feel better though and thank God for that. Ive made the decision that after I finish my nightly nursing homework, Ill write a min of 2-4 pages. Im aiming for 3, but I'd like to give myself some room so I dont panic. Relaxation is the name of the game
I have a few small publishers who are interested in my book and Im thrilled about it, but its difficult to think everything through and make a good business decision. I eventually want this to be a fulltime career, but in the mean time, I need a good profession that puts food on the table, henceforth nursing. I am doing a RN or registered nursing program and it ISNT EASY!!! Nursing school is rough, demanding, stressful, and all of the above plus some. But for me, I love to help heal someone and I LOVE the mystery of finding out what is wrong with the person. Thats probabally becasue in each of my books for the Envisioner Series, its a mystery. I need some excitement!
I want to thank the ladies of Chesapeake Romance Writers. They are very smart, kind, and resourceful. When I needed some kind words of encouragement, they were there to help. Thankyou to everyone for helping me and making me feel welcome, and above all thanks for making me feel as if Im a best selling writer. Ya'll rule! Thanks Cairde. We have our meeting Saturday morning and Ill make sure I tell everyone thankyou.
So, this weekend, its study time for my second Fundamentals of Nursing test and between studying, Ill work on Incubus Illusions or Book Two. I just need to get the first draft done and then I can delete or add or change and I wont feel so bad. I have about 100 pages done so far. I always try and start a new chapter when I finish a book so Im not staring at a blank screen months later when I sit and try to write. Some authors do things differently than I do but to each their own. Go with what works for you.
As a final note, I have two things going on. Barnes and Noble (one of the many local branches) has asked me to faciliate their local writers group once a week, so Ill do that as long as its not a Mon or Tuesday night becasue of Nursing clinicals. Secondly, Im trying very badly to lose weight. For those of you who dont know me too personally, Im very heavy due to mostly medical problems related to my thyroid and diabeties, Ive dealt with weight my entire life and my husband has promised me that when I lose 50 pounds he will give me adult irish dancing lessons. I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEE Irish dance and saw Lord of the Dance on monday night......my review.....awesome....wonderful..do it again and again and again....made me want to get up and dance but then again I am Irish....oh yeah and scottish.....OH and the other part of me is all Viking. But then again the Viking's settled in Ireland and Scotland so who knows. I know the name of the village in Ireland and the names and etc that my family were born and died in.....our next trip will be late fall 2008 to Ireland and Scotland and you can bet your life Im doing family research and research for my next books.
Slainte Cairde!
Heidi =)
I have a few small publishers who are interested in my book and Im thrilled about it, but its difficult to think everything through and make a good business decision. I eventually want this to be a fulltime career, but in the mean time, I need a good profession that puts food on the table, henceforth nursing. I am doing a RN or registered nursing program and it ISNT EASY!!! Nursing school is rough, demanding, stressful, and all of the above plus some. But for me, I love to help heal someone and I LOVE the mystery of finding out what is wrong with the person. Thats probabally becasue in each of my books for the Envisioner Series, its a mystery. I need some excitement!
I want to thank the ladies of Chesapeake Romance Writers. They are very smart, kind, and resourceful. When I needed some kind words of encouragement, they were there to help. Thankyou to everyone for helping me and making me feel welcome, and above all thanks for making me feel as if Im a best selling writer. Ya'll rule! Thanks Cairde. We have our meeting Saturday morning and Ill make sure I tell everyone thankyou.
So, this weekend, its study time for my second Fundamentals of Nursing test and between studying, Ill work on Incubus Illusions or Book Two. I just need to get the first draft done and then I can delete or add or change and I wont feel so bad. I have about 100 pages done so far. I always try and start a new chapter when I finish a book so Im not staring at a blank screen months later when I sit and try to write. Some authors do things differently than I do but to each their own. Go with what works for you.
As a final note, I have two things going on. Barnes and Noble (one of the many local branches) has asked me to faciliate their local writers group once a week, so Ill do that as long as its not a Mon or Tuesday night becasue of Nursing clinicals. Secondly, Im trying very badly to lose weight. For those of you who dont know me too personally, Im very heavy due to mostly medical problems related to my thyroid and diabeties, Ive dealt with weight my entire life and my husband has promised me that when I lose 50 pounds he will give me adult irish dancing lessons. I LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEE Irish dance and saw Lord of the Dance on monday night......my review.....awesome....wonderful..do it again and again and again....made me want to get up and dance but then again I am Irish....oh yeah and scottish.....OH and the other part of me is all Viking. But then again the Viking's settled in Ireland and Scotland so who knows. I know the name of the village in Ireland and the names and etc that my family were born and died in.....our next trip will be late fall 2008 to Ireland and Scotland and you can bet your life Im doing family research and research for my next books.
Slainte Cairde!
Heidi =)
posted by Heidi Dahlquist at 8:13 PM
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Hi there: Can get all your stuff open, let me know if you get anything from me. Mom U
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