Hello all,
The state of the household at Sable Angel's has improved somewhat. Because a friend of a friend came through, Sable has been working a bit. Minimum wage and part time but the wolf will have to find another house to haunt.
After experiencing a bit of writer's block [stress has a way of creating that, you know], Sable has finally found her way back to the writing desk. The faeries and gnomes will not be silenced by my inability to put words together. Thank goodness.
It's also helpful that the job Sable is working is around children. They have the ability to put life into focus. Simple pleasures bring the biggest smiles and laughter carries on the air when they are around. Makes being unangelic criminal.
Well, I need to wing out of here and put words to paper -- application for a position that will pay more than the gasoline bill.
Take care of yourselves and do something fun. It won't make the bad economy go away, but it will take your mind to a much happier place.
Sable Angel
Sunday, March 29, 2009
A name for the "No name angel"
I decided on a name. The Scottish Lass posted three choices. I'm going to go with Allana which means fair.
Thanks to everyone who entered the contest.
Allana
Thanks to everyone who entered the contest.
Allana
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Contest for a new name is still running
Please send names for the angel without a name. Winner receives a copy of Safari Moon. Go to Coffee Time Romance for latest reveiw.
No name angel.
No name angel.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
WILL THE "REAL" LINDA PLEASE STAND UP!
from the Red-Haired Angel O :)
I am having great fun working on the Rogue's Angels anthology, scheduled to be released in February 2010! First of all, because I am working with two wonderful friends who are also authors.
Secondly, because our anthology benefits shelter animals, a cause very dear to me. How did this come about? Well, I'm a dog lover and used to work at Willamette Humane Society. Last year, I was approached by the development director there, who knows I'm also a writer, about the idea of donating a "write-in" part in a book, similar to a cameo appearance on TV, to a fundraising auction for the shelter. Of course I said yes and how about three write-in parts, one from each of the Rogue's Angels.
The winning auction bid was a gift from three daughters to their mom, who is named Linda. So each of the three stories in our Valentine's Day 2010 anthology will have a character named Linda. Our fictional characters won't all be the same, but they will all be named in honor of the real Linda, whom Rogue's Angels had the pleasure of meeting. (Here's a photo of all of us.)
We promised the real Linda and her three daughters that we would keep them up to date on how Linda's character namesakes were developing in our stories. So as part of this blog, we'll talk about the process of how a book is produced. From drafting and editing a story to final galley proofs, designing the cover, selecting the "blurb" for the back cover, and much more.
Hope you enjoy the journey!
P.S. The first draft of my story is done. Now it's time for me to revise, revise and revise again before the story goes to my critique partners. After I get feedback from them, I'll go back and revise again!
I am having great fun working on the Rogue's Angels anthology, scheduled to be released in February 2010! First of all, because I am working with two wonderful friends who are also authors.
Secondly, because our anthology benefits shelter animals, a cause very dear to me. How did this come about? Well, I'm a dog lover and used to work at Willamette Humane Society. Last year, I was approached by the development director there, who knows I'm also a writer, about the idea of donating a "write-in" part in a book, similar to a cameo appearance on TV, to a fundraising auction for the shelter. Of course I said yes and how about three write-in parts, one from each of the Rogue's Angels.
The winning auction bid was a gift from three daughters to their mom, who is named Linda. So each of the three stories in our Valentine's Day 2010 anthology will have a character named Linda. Our fictional characters won't all be the same, but they will all be named in honor of the real Linda, whom Rogue's Angels had the pleasure of meeting. (Here's a photo of all of us.)
We promised the real Linda and her three daughters that we would keep them up to date on how Linda's character namesakes were developing in our stories. So as part of this blog, we'll talk about the process of how a book is produced. From drafting and editing a story to final galley proofs, designing the cover, selecting the "blurb" for the back cover, and much more.
Hope you enjoy the journey!
P.S. The first draft of my story is done. Now it's time for me to revise, revise and revise again before the story goes to my critique partners. After I get feedback from them, I'll go back and revise again!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
St. Patrick's Day Musings
It is St. Patrick's Day and all is quiet in the southeast of Salem.
Hi, I'm Sable Angel and I decided to drop in and muse a bit. Things in this Angel's existance have been, well, unearthly and stressful. But when I consider the day and the significance of the man who took it upon himself to save an entire island, my struggles are minuscule and small in comparison.
Many will celebrate the day with green beer and corn beef and cabbage. I had some myself. But it is a time for considering how we can help each other. As a recent returnee from the California desert, this angel and her mate have fallen a bit on hard times. Unlike when we moved to the desert to be with family, we've noticed that the good people of the Northwest have opened their hearts to others in distress.
I don't remember so many kind smiles and courteous drivers; so many "let me help you with that's" and neighbors opening doors and their hearts. It is a welcome to everyone, not just Angels. People seem to sense that when one of us is in need, we all are in need.
We've had friends of friends checking everywhere they know for leads to jobs and all seem to be ready and willing to try to cheer us up when they know that is all they can give.
The latest figures from the Department of Employment show Oregon has 10.8% unemployment. Let's all remember we don't need to be a saint to act like one.
Take if from someone who knows - a smile at a stranger does change their day for the better... and they're free.
Thank you for making the transition easier. We know jobs are just around the corner and we'll be able to provide the encouragement and smiles for someone else.
Have a great St. Patrick's Day! Remember the Fae Folk when you walk in the woods. Step carefully.
Sable Angel
Hi, I'm Sable Angel and I decided to drop in and muse a bit. Things in this Angel's existance have been, well, unearthly and stressful. But when I consider the day and the significance of the man who took it upon himself to save an entire island, my struggles are minuscule and small in comparison.
Many will celebrate the day with green beer and corn beef and cabbage. I had some myself. But it is a time for considering how we can help each other. As a recent returnee from the California desert, this angel and her mate have fallen a bit on hard times. Unlike when we moved to the desert to be with family, we've noticed that the good people of the Northwest have opened their hearts to others in distress.
I don't remember so many kind smiles and courteous drivers; so many "let me help you with that's" and neighbors opening doors and their hearts. It is a welcome to everyone, not just Angels. People seem to sense that when one of us is in need, we all are in need.
We've had friends of friends checking everywhere they know for leads to jobs and all seem to be ready and willing to try to cheer us up when they know that is all they can give.
The latest figures from the Department of Employment show Oregon has 10.8% unemployment. Let's all remember we don't need to be a saint to act like one.
Take if from someone who knows - a smile at a stranger does change their day for the better... and they're free.
Thank you for making the transition easier. We know jobs are just around the corner and we'll be able to provide the encouragement and smiles for someone else.
Have a great St. Patrick's Day! Remember the Fae Folk when you walk in the woods. Step carefully.
Sable Angel
Sunday, March 15, 2009
AN ANGEL WITHOUT A NAME--CONTEST
An angel without a name is almost as bad as an angel without wings. All the angels save one have a name. The dark haired angel is Sable, the red-haired angel is Red. The white-haired angel is--nameless.
Please give the last angel a name!
Contest will run two weeks. The winner will receive a copy of Safari Moon--just reviewed by Coffee Time Romance. (When you enter, please enclose an email or an address where I can reach you if the name you enter wins.)
Reivew:
What a gorgeous setting for this story! From Oregon to Alaska, the fresh air and beauty leaps from the pages. I adore the relationship Solo and Nyssa share. Best friends with the potential to be more. It is a tale as old as time itself, yet so fresh and new, I kept reading just to find out the outcome. These two people are so confident until it comes to their feelings for one another. This story will bring laughter to your life, a tear to your eye, and joy to your heart.
Please give the last angel a name!
Contest will run two weeks. The winner will receive a copy of Safari Moon--just reviewed by Coffee Time Romance. (When you enter, please enclose an email or an address where I can reach you if the name you enter wins.)
Reivew:
What a gorgeous setting for this story! From Oregon to Alaska, the fresh air and beauty leaps from the pages. I adore the relationship Solo and Nyssa share. Best friends with the potential to be more. It is a tale as old as time itself, yet so fresh and new, I kept reading just to find out the outcome. These two people are so confident until it comes to their feelings for one another. This story will bring laughter to your life, a tear to your eye, and joy to your heart.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
kick-ass heroines
What is a kick-ass heroine? In the writing world we all want to talk about this type of woman. But who is she really? To me she is the woman who is strong and courageous. She stands up for herself, the ones she loves, and what is right. She doesn't let anyone walk over her.
Can any of us achieve this perfection without being called the "B" word? We see women in the real world trying to do just that. i.e. Hilary Clinton. But she gets many unflattering labels for doing what some us admire.
In our romance books, we all try to incorporate this goddess into the attributes of our heroines. But in order for the story line to work we also have to make her vulnerable.
What do you think? What is a "kick-ass" heroine?
Comments welcome.
DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE MARCH 14th CONTEST!
Can any of us achieve this perfection without being called the "B" word? We see women in the real world trying to do just that. i.e. Hilary Clinton. But she gets many unflattering labels for doing what some us admire.
In our romance books, we all try to incorporate this goddess into the attributes of our heroines. But in order for the story line to work we also have to make her vulnerable.
What do you think? What is a "kick-ass" heroine?
Comments welcome.
DON'T FORGET TO ENTER THE MARCH 14th CONTEST!
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