Creative Jammies

I saw a post yesterday that sparked a thought for me.

Do the clothes we wear motivate our creativity level? Funny thing is, I do my best work when I'm wearing my jammies. I'm curious what the connection between pajamas and writing skills is for me?

Jammies (yes jammies, I have three kids :) equals cozy comfort, sleep, and warmth. None of those descriptions conjures up images of hot lovemaking scenes, sexy heroines, and powerful, passionate heroes.

I even have my favorite pair, and for the sake of privacy, I won't describe them.

I'm interested in hearing from everyone to answer the questions...Do our clothes reflect our creativity? If so, what do you wear?

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We've been hit again with snowfall...lots of snow.

I'm curious if this means we will have a hot summer with high humidity or a cooler summer? Or, will it have any impact at all? One never can plan for weather here in Ohio.

I'm planning a vacation in the next few months. I know I'll be stopping in New Jersey for a few days, but then the world is my oyster (so to speak). I'm desiring to go somewhere warm, possibly a beach. I do love the ocean. It is calming and beautiful. I can't think of much to compare with waking up to the sounds of the waves, the melodic swishing and swashing, and the tangy smell of salt wafting in the air. An early morning walk along the edge of the water wakes up the soul, and gets my creative juices flowing.

Love comes in all different shapes, sizes, colors, packages...you name it.

Love knows no borders. Love is not afraid to sail the sea. Love can scale the highest mountain.

Love is not sad. Love is not hurtful. Love is painfully sensational.

Love can be found in all avenues. Love can't be denied. Love won't take a vacation.

Love will wait. Love will conquer. Love will find the lonely if the heart remains open.

Happy Valentine's Day to the one I love :)

It is a beautiful day! The sun is shining, the snow is melting, life is good!

I'm working on rewriting an erotic romance and I found myself with a bad case of writer's block. Thanks to a friend, and the guidance offered, I think I've bulldozed right though.

I don't think I've smiled this much in a year. It's really nice. I don't think I've stopped and smelled the roses in a long time. And wow, have I missed some wonderful things. We should all lift our gazes up and take in the exciting scenery around us. It's amazing.

Love

As a romance writer, I hope I know a little bit regarding that emotion called LOVE.
I write about it in my novels, but I've found there are many stages, or different levels, of loving another human being.

We all desire love, don't we? I know when I create characters, hero and heroine, I set out for them to fall madly in love with each other. And, thankfully, they do :) Sometimes it is love at first sight. Sometimes love after they've gotten to know one another. Sometimes they just have a deep connection that strikes them with the power of a lightening bolt. At times, they start out hating one another. But, we all know how strong the emotion of hate is...

Whatever level of love we experience, I believe we all have expectations from that love. We want to feel good, feel like we're flying to the moon. Everyone deserves to love and be loved.

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Snow, snow, no mo snow

It's snowing...again!

Okay, I know, this is February. What else can we expect in the mid-west at this time of year? However, when I say snow, I mean, SNOW!!!!

I have at least eight inches of snow in my yard. Sure, it's pretty enough. And I guess it's better than looking at brown grass and a grey sky. I should take on a positive attitude and think while I'm holed up, why not bury myself in my next erotic novel?

Well, you see, there's a problem with that. I'm holed in and so are my two young kids. I am too busy entertaining them so they don't become bored. Bored equals unhappy kids. Unhappy kids equals unhappy mom. Unhappy mom equals...well, you get the drift.

Ahhh, I just started a movie for them. Quiet time for mom.

Critters everywhere

Thank goodness for crit partners. And not just any crit partner, but those who treat the WIP in progress how they wish their WIP to be treated. It's like my mom use to say, treat others how you want to be treated. Wow, I'm actually understanding what she meant.

I wonder if I'm one of the few writers who loves critting and being critted, even when it's bad. To me, it's like opening a Christmas present. I'm always grateful, even if I don't agree, I still say thank you, and I mean it. I know without my CP's I would have missed out on the very best advice.

So, for all you wonderful CP's, yes, I'm talking to you, give yourself a pat on the back.