Karen

Second Chances – Chapter 59 July 30, 2010

Rob calls Beth from Prague.
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Ideas a-plenty July 29, 2010

Last night I had a brilliant idea after a wonderful chat on Facebook with a few friends who are also writers.  I would love to host/attend a woman writer’s weekend.  No kids, no chores, just talking about writing, sharing ideas and having fun.

Not that I don’t have enough on my plate but it would be so fun to get together like this.  I love planning events and getting away from reality is always high on my list.  Finding a location that is cost effective would be the first part and second finding enough ladies to come would be the other one.  I know I could come up with a good program.  I see most of the “classes” being a guided discussion on various writing topics.  Maybe a guest speaker, if I could find one cheep.

Lots to think about, lots to think about.

Second Chances – Chapter 58 July 28, 2010

I’m so glad that I am almost done my summer classes.  All those other things I’ve wanted to do all summer are screaming at me to do now.  I just have to buckle down and get the last 3 assignments done and they I am free and clear and good until 1 Sept.

I am so loving the feedback from you guys and every little bit does feed the writer in me.  Even if its a quick note of “hey, good job” it makes me feel so good.  Beth and Rob are very special characters to me and I am so happy that so many people are enjoying their story.  A writer friend who has a very successful blog with a HUGE readership told me that us writers love to be fed with positive feedback and I totally agree with her.  We are needy, loving any scraps of love that our readers give us.  So if you are so kind, keep the kind remarks coming!  It’s such an ego boost and makes me want to write more.

Ok, today’s chapter we have Rob off to his new project and can’t stop thinking of Beth.

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New Story? July 27, 2010

I’ve got another idea for a story.  It’s a good one (I hope) and a bit nostalgic.  Maybe I can blame it on the Star Trek:TNG re-runs on BBCA but I see a plot forming.  Need some more research  on the exact time I was to venture into since it is very specific.

I thought I was all “done” with fan fic but this could be an interesting story.  I don’t think it would get as hot as Aria’s Song but hoping for a sweet tale of teen romance, on the Enterprise.

Not sure when I will start writing this story since I have one more week of an online class and the fall semester begins 1 Sept but time will tell.  Wish me luck and let me know if this sounds like a good idea or would like to help me flush out plot points with me.

Second Chances – Chapter 57 July 26, 2010

Happy Monday everyone!

The heat wave that has been plaguing the area is finally over and the weather is downright lovely.  After 99 degree weather and 80% humidity, anything less is better.  I am enjoying having my windows open and not running from the air conditioned office to my air conditioned car for once.  It can stay like this for the rest of the summer and I will be one happy camper.

So, today’s chapter:  The sun has risen and the magic of Oscar night is over.  Back to reality for everyone.

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Second Chances – Chapter 56 July 23, 2010

Happy Friday everyone.  Another hot week here and I am really hoping for some relief soon.

I have decided that when Second Chances is finished, offering it in both print and eBook form over here.  My novel “Fire and Ice”  is up there in eBook format but the sales of the print copies are still over at Fireball Publishing.

In today’s installment, its all about the Oscar after parties and Beth realizing that the movie is almost complete and will have to say good bye to Rob soon.

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Second Chances – Chapter 55 July 21, 2010

Wow, I can’t believe how long this story turned out to be.  And there is still much more to come.  Some of my favorite scenes from this story haven’t happened yet.

Even though there are many more chapters left, I have started to think about which story would be the one to follow.  Should I polish up “The Reluctant King” or “Going Home”?  I still have  lots of stories  in the “Second Chances” series but I feel I need to fill in more blanks in the overall time line before those can be published.

I’d love to hear about what you, the readers would like to read next.  “The Reluctant King” is the story of Richard, the future King of Merlandia who was never expecting to be king and how he makes the transition from solider to King with the help of his best friends younger sister.  There is a follow up story, “The Reluctant Queen” but more on that one later.

“Going Home” is the story of what happens when friends are reunited after many years.  Much was unsaid when they were young and both have gone through so much.  Will returns to his hometown with a new job and discovers that his best friend from High School, Maggie, lives next door.

Let me know what you guys think should be the next story.

So, with that said, let’s get back to Beth and Rob as they arrive at the Oscars.

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Second Chances – Chapter 54 July 19, 2010

I know it has been a LONG time since I posted a new chapter.  My life has been a bit crazy and school has drained me.  I love school but it is exhausting.

So, without further adieu, here is Chapter 54.
Thanks for hanging around for the journey.