Captain's Log, Stardate 11.21.2008 As Thanksgiving approaches, let’s be thankful. God made us to give thanks. Top five things I’m thankful for: 1. Captain Caffeine, because he let me pursue my dream of writing, he talks me down from the rafters, and, when needed, he gives me a good kick in the rear to get my work done. 2. My critique partners. God put them each in my life through divine appointments, and the best part is, we met when we were all still unpublished. We’ve grown with each other and support each other, and, when needed, they give me a good kick in the rear to get my work done. 3. My prayer partners. Some of these are my critique partners, some are my church family who love me and are proud of me. I wouldn’t be anything without prayer cover. 4. My parents for never discouraging me from writing when I was young, never telling me horror stories about how most writers never get published, never telling me that my aspirations weren’t valid. 5. My dog, because even though sh...

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Captain's Log, Stardate 11.20.2008 Ladystorm tagged me for this meme: I would like to know what people keep close by their computer for books. So I was thinking that I would start a Sunday feature of my own that includes tagging 4 other bloggers, not necessarily book bloggers. My meme is: 1. What book is on the left hand side of your computer or closest to the left hand side? 45 Master Characters by Victoria Lynn Schmidt 2. Are you reviewing it, is it your favourite, or is it there for some other reason and specify. It’s the book I most often use when I’m in the plotting phase of writing a new book. I like using the archetypes as a jumping off point for creating my characters, and I use the Hero and Heroine’s Journeys for solidifying my story structure. I’m using it to write my next contracted novel, The Year of the Dog (working title). 3. Go to page 38 and write down from the 2nd paragraph, the first 4 sentences. (in the chapter about the Amazon character archetype) The Villain...

Captain's Log, Stardate 11.20.2008 The Death and Life of Gabriel Phillips by Stephen Baldwin/Mark Tabb Even years of experience haven't prepared Officer Andy Myers for this case--- When Officer Andy Myers met Loraine Phillips, he had no interest in her son. And he certainly never dreamed he'd respond to a call, finding that same boy in a pool of blood. Even more alarming was the father standing watch over his son's body. Myers had never seen a man respond to death-particularly the death of a child-in such a way. When the father is charged with murder and sentenced to death, he chooses not to fight but embrace it as God's will. Myers becomes consumed with curiosity for these strange beliefs. What follows is the story of the bond these two men share as they come to terms with the tragedy and the difficult choices each one must make. Q&A with Stephen Baldwin: There are, as you know, some usages of profanity and descriptions of sexual activity that would...

Captain's Log, Stardate 11.19.2008 I got this luscious yarn at a yarn shop in Illinois and made socks for Cheryl Wyatt’s children. Here’s a pic. Isn’t this just the funnest colorway you’ve ever seen? I thought it was from Germany because of the foreign words, but it says made in Italy. It’s superwash wool, meaning you can wash it in the washer and dryer. For you knitters out there, here’s the info from the skein: ONline Supersocke 100 Savanne – color 100 gramm ca. 420 Meter 75% Schurwolle superwash WOOL – LAINE 25% Polyamid www.online-garne.de EIN PRODUCKT DER ONLINE KALUS KOCH GMBH D-35260 STADTALLENDORF MADE IN ITALY Farbe 1033 Partie 26655

Captain's Log, Stardate 11.18.2008 Shadow of Colossus by T.L. Higley In a world enslaved by money and power, one woman dares to be free. Will an explosive secret enslave her again? The place is the island of Rhodes; the time, 227 BC. In the ten years that Tessa of Delos has been in bondage as a hetaera, a high-priced Greek courtesan to a wealthy politician, she has learned to abandon all desire for freedom and love. But when her owner meets a violent death, Tessa is given the chance to be free—if she can hide the truth of his death and maintain a masquerade until escape is possible. Now Tessa must battle for her own freedom and for those she is beginning to love, as forces collide that will shatter the island’s peace and bring even its mighty Colossus to its knees. Camy here: What a terrific picture of ancient Greece! I love unique and interesting settings for historical novels, and this intrigued me from the moment I read about it. I know practically nothing about the setting (Rh...

Captain's Log, Stardate 11.17.2008 Danica tagged me for this one. The requirements for this award are to list six things that make me happy, then tag six more bloggers. Six things that make me happy: 1. Captain Caffeine 2. my dog Snickers 3. knitting 4. a good book 5. tea 6. wine I tag: Whoever wants to be tagged. Leave a comment with the link to your blog so I can see your answers!