The word angel in English is a fusion of the Old English word engel (with a hard g) and the Old French angele. Both derive from the Latinangelus which in turn is the romanization of the ancient Greek ἄγγελος (angelos), "messenger".
Angels. Something so wonderful comes from such a simple word. We all believe in the Divine [a majority - I hope], and the good nature that Angelic entities possess. I enjoy writing about angels, I love incorporating them within the plots of my stories, and sometimes they can take precedence over my other more 'dark' characters.
But, like always, I am a keen learner and just had to delve into the world of Angelology, just to put to rest my own ideas about Heaven and the Divinity.
Here is what I found.
To my disbelief, I found out that there were in fact Seven Heavens and Seven Earths. How intriguing, don't you agree?
The First Heaven
Shamayim or Shamain
The 1st heaven, Shamayim borders the Earth and is ruled by Archangel Gabriel.
The First Earth
The inhabitants of this world are the descendants of Adam. It was said to be dull and cheerless but little is known about it.
The Second Heaven
Raquia or Raqia
The 2nd heaven Raquia is ruled by the Archangels Raphael and Zachariel, and, according to Enoch, it is within this heaven that the fallen angels are imprisoned waiting final judgment in complete darkness. This was at one time suppose to be the dwelling place of John the Baptist.
The Second Earth
The people of this world, also descendants of Adam, were hunters and cultivators. The were cursed with almost constant sadness. When not sad they were at war. It was also believed that visitors here came in with a memory and left with no recall of prior events.
The Third Heaven
Sagun or Shehaquim
The 3rd heaven is unique for many reasons. According to Enoch, hell lies within the northern boundaries of the third heaven. Sagun (or Shehaqim) is ruled over by Archangel Anahel and three subordinate saraim: Jagniel, Rabacyel, and Dalquiel, and is the residence for Archangel Azrael, the Islamic Angel of death.
The Third Earth
Although this world was one of shadows it also had woods, jungles, forests and orchards. The inhabitants lived off the fruit of the trees.
The Fourth Heaven
Machanon or Machen
The 4th heaven Machanon it is ruled by Archangel Michael, "Is the site of the heavenly Jerusalem, the holy Temple and its Altar" (Godwin, p. 122). It is here that, according to Enoch, that the Garden of Eden is actually housed, not in the third heaven.
The Forth Earth
This world has two suns and is very dry. The cities here were rich and wondrous, but the dwellers were constantly looking for a source of underground water.
The Fifth Heaven
Mathey or Machon
The 5th heaven Mathey is the seat/home of God, Aaron, and the Avenging Angels.
The Fifth Earth
The people here live off the land and seem to be a bit simple minded. There world has a red sun and is very dry.
The Sixth Heaven
Zebul
The 6th heaven Zebul is ruled by Archangel Zachiel (Sachiel) and his subordinate princes Zebul (during the day) and Sabath (during the night).
The Sixth Earth
Here the seasons are very long. These inhabitants can travel from earth to earth and are credited with being able to speak all languages. This earth is said to be the place where Hell can be found, all seven layers of it one on top of another. The topmost layer being Sheol followed by, perdition, the gates of death, the gates of the shadow of death, silence, the bilge and the lowest pit.
The Seventh Heaven
Araboth
The 7th heaven is the holiest of the holy heavens. Araboth is ruled by Archangel Cassiel and is home to God and his Divine Throne it is also the abode of human souls waiting to be born.
The Seventh Earth
This world's form is very much like that of Earth's, having hills, mountains, valleys and flatlands. Here lies 365 different types of bizarre creatures. These creatures range from having two heads, to having multiple bodies, but are considered to be righteous. They are considered quite superior and live off the aquatic life found there. They have the unique ability to prolong life or bring the dead back to life.
Now doesn't that leave you with a lot to think about? If this is true, what does this mean for us as mortals?
I find the whole thing pretty incredible, and like The Nine Levels of Hell, it brings an awful lot of questions about our mortality to light.
These ideas have to come from somewhere, and not just made up by some random peasant 'many moons' ago. There has to be a significant reason why these beliefs exist - Heaven, Hell and Angels, and not just the Fallen. To me as a writer, I love the boundaries that we are tempted to cross, who is to say we should not seek answers to some of the toughest questions known to man.
Just a thought! ;)
Friday, February 4, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
The Darker, The Better
Ooooh, lately I have noticed that my tastes in Literature are changing and as it was pointed out by my 'not-so-better-half' taking a turn towards the occult. Er, hello! This is where I have been all along, you chose to look the other way.
Anyway, the thing is, I just cannot get enough of seedy, dark, erotic and at times extremely frightening stories. The darker, the better. I love nothing more than sitting down and indulging in disturbing Literature, it gives me a kick and I swear, the somewhere deep inside me there is an evil demon waiting to submerge to the surface and cause havoc on this plant, or maybe it was in my past life.
Alright, I know that the above statement sounds kooky, but come on. Who of us wants to spend every waking moment of our lives being mindless, boring people, stuck in mundane rituals of schedules in plain old Boringsville? Hmm, well I certainly don't. I want to use my mind to imagine the craziest stuff around. Now I am not saying I am going to act on anything, well, unless it involves a certain Chester Bennington, but that's another story. No, I want to use my creativity to allow people to escape from the rituals of daily life. Why not. We all need escapism and as a victim of bullies as a child, I can tell you right now, books and stories saved my life.
I was living a complete nightmare and I hated the thought of getting up in the morning, and every day for over five years I contemplated just ending it all. This is a depressing statement, but an honest one. I admit it, I was a very unhappy child. I may have looked like every other young girl in the classroom, at the dinner table or in church on a Sunday, but inside I was dying. I hated looking in the mirror, I hated going outside and more than anything, I hated myself.
So, I found myself lost in books. Anything from King, through to Shakespeare [a personal Idol]. I remember ready Dante's Divine Comedy and thinking, 'wow, this dude says it all' and from that moment on I promised myself I would write something these guys would be proud off, and if not,I'd die trying.
Now, changing the subject, just a tad. I recently found myself reading 'We Need To Talk About Kevin' by Lionel Shriver, and I have to say this book has kept me awake at night. This book covers a very difficult situation most parents dread and being a mother myself, I can tell you,I would die if my son ended up like Kevin. The book takes the form of exquisitely crafted letters written by Eva Khatchadourian to her former husband, Franklin, who leaves her just before her worst nightmare comes to life. Three days short of his 16th birthday, Eva's son, Kevin, shoots seven of his fellow students in the school gym and watches with grim satisfaction as they bleed to death.In her letters, Eva attempts to discover why Kevin became a killer by examining her domestic life. Pretty frightening don't you think.
Why has this kept me up at night? Because it is so real. It is all to easy to read your typical horror book of spine-tinglers, but this book hits home very hard and God forbid any parent has to question themselves because of something their child does. I highly recommend reading this book to anyone who is in need of a decent read.
Now onto something that I love more than disturbing books, Gothicism. Yeah, yeah, yeah I hear you groan, but come on step over to the Dark side for a mere moment and see things my way.
You see, I am convinced there is this crazy assed Goth inside, screaming to get out, but could you imagine the faces of the other parents at the school gates would think. lol, yeah, it would freak them out and I don't normally succumb to pressure, but I think it would be damaging to my children's popularity and I will not have them hate me. So instead, I live it secretly in my mind.
Did you know the first use of the word Gothicism was in 1710 and that some definitions of the word are:
1 - barbarous lack of taste or elegance
2- conformity to or practice of Gothic style
Hmm, terrible, just terrible. What do these people know.
Gothic Literature as defined by Francis Russell Hart as “fiction evocative of a sublime and picturesque landscape … depict(ing) a world in ruins,” the gothic novel presents readers with an opportunity to vicariously experience horrifying realities. By creating worlds where tragedy and repressed behaviors come to the forefront, gothic writers explore the psychology of human existence on several unique levels, notes critic Elizabeth M. Kerr. Common elements of the gothic novel include explorations of the subconscious through dreams, a good versus evil polarity in the characters, and the use of setting and atmosphere to evoke a vivid emotional response in the reader. While English Gothicism closely paralleled the Romantic movement in literature, frequently focusing on issues of love, sexuality, and the place of reason in human existence, Southern Gothic fiction focuses largely on themes of terror, death, and social interaction.
And yes, I know I have a tendency to ramble on about a million different things at once, but isn't it just wonderful that I can cover so many insignificant things in a short space of time.
So why not delve into the worlds of Northanger Abbey or Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, or if you really want to go darker and deeper, why not read The Castles of Wolfenbach or The Midnight Bell, all worth a read.
So until next time. Stay safe, read well and feed your mind. Ciao
Anyway, the thing is, I just cannot get enough of seedy, dark, erotic and at times extremely frightening stories. The darker, the better. I love nothing more than sitting down and indulging in disturbing Literature, it gives me a kick and I swear, the somewhere deep inside me there is an evil demon waiting to submerge to the surface and cause havoc on this plant, or maybe it was in my past life.
Alright, I know that the above statement sounds kooky, but come on. Who of us wants to spend every waking moment of our lives being mindless, boring people, stuck in mundane rituals of schedules in plain old Boringsville? Hmm, well I certainly don't. I want to use my mind to imagine the craziest stuff around. Now I am not saying I am going to act on anything, well, unless it involves a certain Chester Bennington, but that's another story. No, I want to use my creativity to allow people to escape from the rituals of daily life. Why not. We all need escapism and as a victim of bullies as a child, I can tell you right now, books and stories saved my life.
I was living a complete nightmare and I hated the thought of getting up in the morning, and every day for over five years I contemplated just ending it all. This is a depressing statement, but an honest one. I admit it, I was a very unhappy child. I may have looked like every other young girl in the classroom, at the dinner table or in church on a Sunday, but inside I was dying. I hated looking in the mirror, I hated going outside and more than anything, I hated myself.
So, I found myself lost in books. Anything from King, through to Shakespeare [a personal Idol]. I remember ready Dante's Divine Comedy and thinking, 'wow, this dude says it all' and from that moment on I promised myself I would write something these guys would be proud off, and if not,I'd die trying.
Now, changing the subject, just a tad. I recently found myself reading 'We Need To Talk About Kevin' by Lionel Shriver, and I have to say this book has kept me awake at night. This book covers a very difficult situation most parents dread and being a mother myself, I can tell you,I would die if my son ended up like Kevin. The book takes the form of exquisitely crafted letters written by Eva Khatchadourian to her former husband, Franklin, who leaves her just before her worst nightmare comes to life. Three days short of his 16th birthday, Eva's son, Kevin, shoots seven of his fellow students in the school gym and watches with grim satisfaction as they bleed to death.In her letters, Eva attempts to discover why Kevin became a killer by examining her domestic life. Pretty frightening don't you think.
Why has this kept me up at night? Because it is so real. It is all to easy to read your typical horror book of spine-tinglers, but this book hits home very hard and God forbid any parent has to question themselves because of something their child does. I highly recommend reading this book to anyone who is in need of a decent read.
Now onto something that I love more than disturbing books, Gothicism. Yeah, yeah, yeah I hear you groan, but come on step over to the Dark side for a mere moment and see things my way.
You see, I am convinced there is this crazy assed Goth inside, screaming to get out, but could you imagine the faces of the other parents at the school gates would think. lol, yeah, it would freak them out and I don't normally succumb to pressure, but I think it would be damaging to my children's popularity and I will not have them hate me. So instead, I live it secretly in my mind.
Did you know the first use of the word Gothicism was in 1710 and that some definitions of the word are:
1 - barbarous lack of taste or elegance
2- conformity to or practice of Gothic style
Hmm, terrible, just terrible. What do these people know.
Gothic Literature as defined by Francis Russell Hart as “fiction evocative of a sublime and picturesque landscape … depict(ing) a world in ruins,” the gothic novel presents readers with an opportunity to vicariously experience horrifying realities. By creating worlds where tragedy and repressed behaviors come to the forefront, gothic writers explore the psychology of human existence on several unique levels, notes critic Elizabeth M. Kerr. Common elements of the gothic novel include explorations of the subconscious through dreams, a good versus evil polarity in the characters, and the use of setting and atmosphere to evoke a vivid emotional response in the reader. While English Gothicism closely paralleled the Romantic movement in literature, frequently focusing on issues of love, sexuality, and the place of reason in human existence, Southern Gothic fiction focuses largely on themes of terror, death, and social interaction.
And yes, I know I have a tendency to ramble on about a million different things at once, but isn't it just wonderful that I can cover so many insignificant things in a short space of time.
So why not delve into the worlds of Northanger Abbey or Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, or if you really want to go darker and deeper, why not read The Castles of Wolfenbach or The Midnight Bell, all worth a read.
So until next time. Stay safe, read well and feed your mind. Ciao
Monday, January 17, 2011
Have you ever wondered.....
.....why you sometimes feel like your going mad. And not just losing your temper mad, more like losing your marbles, bonkers mad; off your head mental. Like your head will explode and every cell in your body is losing it’s grip on your soul and you have finally plunged down the abyss of self destruction?
Hmm, this my good people is when I produce work of quality. I know it sounds odd and completely wacko, but the truth is I can be a very dark person. I have dark thoughts on a daily basis and battle the inner demons that try to escape on a frequent basis.
Sometimes, I think it is just society causing me more harm than good, and then I get and epiphany and realise it is myself who seems to be the one where are the fundamental eccentricities come from.
I am a self confessed oddball. I admit it. Why not. In this day and age where people are so adamant on labeling each other into some acceptable group in society, I am glad that I am different and furthermore, I would hate to be part of the mould that leads us into damnation. There I said it, social conformity's leave us restricted, they leave us at the mercy of the hierarchical system, where man beats each other down to get to the top and to me that just SUCKS.
If we are to be alike, then why not equal?
There is no answer to that, so therefore I prefer to remain a strange little Irish woman with a tendency to write about the occult and lives her life in a bubble - well, it’s more like a bungalow, but nevertheless, it’s my bubble. No one comes in or out without my say so, and that is how I like it.
And that is what sickens me about the human race. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I love my fellow man, but sometimes, just sometimes, I would love to hit him or her over the head with a mallet and tell them to “Wake the hell up.” Why do we settle for what is thrown at us? Have we become that dependent on governments and policies that we no longer have a hold on our own destiny?
We tend to succumb to the pressures of daily life and forget that we are here for a limited time. Yes I know, we have to eat, pay bills, etc etc etc, but Jesus, do we have to do it all at the expense of our ‘life’?
As children we dream, we live in our fantasy worlds. Dreaming about stardom, walking on the moon, teaching, painting, playing music. But as soon as we hit puberty, we lose touch with that innocence. We forget, and then we are moulded into the kind of person society accepts. Yes, there are those of us who get lost in the system and fall prey to the negative sides of life, and there are those of us, who continue to dream, who focus their energies on the peculiar possibilities; the wonders of life. I like to think I fall into the latter.
Why?
Simply because while there is air in my lungs and blood in my veins; I will dream the dream and keep it alive for the next generation. Because if technology continues to evolve, I fear our minds will at some point be controlled by machines; the dream will be lost.
Well, that’s the rant over will...Wow, that was great, hope you aren’t to put off by my weirdness, so until next time, be good, dream the impossible and pick up and book or two!
Ciao :)
Hmm, this my good people is when I produce work of quality. I know it sounds odd and completely wacko, but the truth is I can be a very dark person. I have dark thoughts on a daily basis and battle the inner demons that try to escape on a frequent basis.
Sometimes, I think it is just society causing me more harm than good, and then I get and epiphany and realise it is myself who seems to be the one where are the fundamental eccentricities come from.
I am a self confessed oddball. I admit it. Why not. In this day and age where people are so adamant on labeling each other into some acceptable group in society, I am glad that I am different and furthermore, I would hate to be part of the mould that leads us into damnation. There I said it, social conformity's leave us restricted, they leave us at the mercy of the hierarchical system, where man beats each other down to get to the top and to me that just SUCKS.
If we are to be alike, then why not equal?
There is no answer to that, so therefore I prefer to remain a strange little Irish woman with a tendency to write about the occult and lives her life in a bubble - well, it’s more like a bungalow, but nevertheless, it’s my bubble. No one comes in or out without my say so, and that is how I like it.
And that is what sickens me about the human race. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I love my fellow man, but sometimes, just sometimes, I would love to hit him or her over the head with a mallet and tell them to “Wake the hell up.” Why do we settle for what is thrown at us? Have we become that dependent on governments and policies that we no longer have a hold on our own destiny?
We tend to succumb to the pressures of daily life and forget that we are here for a limited time. Yes I know, we have to eat, pay bills, etc etc etc, but Jesus, do we have to do it all at the expense of our ‘life’?
As children we dream, we live in our fantasy worlds. Dreaming about stardom, walking on the moon, teaching, painting, playing music. But as soon as we hit puberty, we lose touch with that innocence. We forget, and then we are moulded into the kind of person society accepts. Yes, there are those of us who get lost in the system and fall prey to the negative sides of life, and there are those of us, who continue to dream, who focus their energies on the peculiar possibilities; the wonders of life. I like to think I fall into the latter.
Why?
Simply because while there is air in my lungs and blood in my veins; I will dream the dream and keep it alive for the next generation. Because if technology continues to evolve, I fear our minds will at some point be controlled by machines; the dream will be lost.
Well, that’s the rant over will...Wow, that was great, hope you aren’t to put off by my weirdness, so until next time, be good, dream the impossible and pick up and book or two!
Ciao :)
Friday, October 15, 2010
When everything ends up iggledepiggledy and topsyturvy!
Mmmm, been a while since my last post, BUT, I do have a very good excuse! I moved house, and moving house is a pretty traumatic ordeal - or so my husband tells me- lol! No seriously, it was I who done the packing, the unpacking, the cleaning, the organization, EVERYTHING!!! And it's now, two weeks later that I am finally human again, well as humanly possible! It's been tough work, and the biggest trauma of all was not having internet! Now that was something I almost bit my nails over, I mean in this day and age, I find it hard to believe that there are some areas of the developed world that still rely on dial up and when you mention broadband, responses usually sound like this, "Broadband, never heard of them, are they playing sometime soon?" Like seriously, is this not the 21st Century, or am I stuck in some time-warp??? Needless to say, I have access now, but via a thingymajig, called a dongle, is it me or does that name have slight sexual tags linked to it? [probably just me], so now I can be a better blogger and post more- yay for dingly dongly thingies!
Right, now that's over with, work time! I have been writing on and of for the past 14 days, and to be honest, some of what I have produced was binned and restarted several times! Sometimes, and just sometimes, I find it hard to focus, at the best of times I can work competently on 2-3 different projects at once, but not the past 2 weeks. It has been a struggle, and admittedly I put the laptop away, hid my pen and journal and indulged in mundane tasks like cleaning, eating and watching trashy daytime T.V, and you know something, it was what the doctor ordered! I seriously had to step away from it all and concentrate on something other than work because my schedule was driving me a tad insane!
So, now it's back to work I go and hope to not hit any more brick walls along the way [well, not any time soon]! And remember, I'm over at Facebook if you want to have a nosy there!
Until the next time, Ciao!
Right, now that's over with, work time! I have been writing on and of for the past 14 days, and to be honest, some of what I have produced was binned and restarted several times! Sometimes, and just sometimes, I find it hard to focus, at the best of times I can work competently on 2-3 different projects at once, but not the past 2 weeks. It has been a struggle, and admittedly I put the laptop away, hid my pen and journal and indulged in mundane tasks like cleaning, eating and watching trashy daytime T.V, and you know something, it was what the doctor ordered! I seriously had to step away from it all and concentrate on something other than work because my schedule was driving me a tad insane!
So, now it's back to work I go and hope to not hit any more brick walls along the way [well, not any time soon]! And remember, I'm over at Facebook if you want to have a nosy there!
Until the next time, Ciao!
Monday, September 20, 2010
When the creative juices flow... you gotta catch every drop!
Oh, I am a very bad girl. I haven't blogged in over a week! BUT, I have been snowed under with plenty of work, so I'm sure that's a validated reason to let my BLOG fall to the way side!
First things first, I have to admit, that I have been playing around with a lot of different stories, and I have been story boarding plenty of my ideas, and boy have there been lots! I can't sleep because of my reluctance to let a good plot to pass me by and to the annoyance of my poor husband, I am writing and noting every little detail, BUT I need to work this way in order to get it all out and start building up good character plots from there and do you wanna know the funny thing - I love it!
I cannot for the life of me STOP! Especially when I know that what I have noted can become an amazing part of my story!
Secondly, Walking With Shadows is coming along nicely, obviously it is still only first draft status, I have to admit it is looking pretty fine! And after some lovely fine tuning I'm confident that you all will love it just as much as In The Shadows.
I have also been working on some short stories and have really enjoyed the process. It's a great way to get out all that pent up creativity and the results have been brilliant! I have incorporated a story that shows us how two MAJOR characters from the Shadow World series first met and I love it. It's called Bitter Kisses and hopefully will his production for an Anthology later this year.
I have also been working on some rather Erotic Horror, and I can safely say that it has been a thrill! It's not too in your face, but it also opens up your eyes! I have posted a short excerpt here, so if you want, check it out and see for yourself!
Now, last but not least, my little baby niece Amelie was discharges from hospital on Saturday and I got to meet her and hold her for the first time ever on Sunday and I can safely say that it was a humbling experience! This little girl fought so well to stay alive inside her mummy's womb and came out 5 weeks early, but she is just the most precious, adorable and totally scrumptious little girl I have ever met! She is a firm member of our family and in some ways will always be 'The Golden Child' - she is a credit to her mummy (my little sister) and her daddy- Welcome Home Baby Amelie!
Righty, I'll leave it at that and hope to get back here before the week is out!
Keep doing what you do best - READ!
:0)
First things first, I have to admit, that I have been playing around with a lot of different stories, and I have been story boarding plenty of my ideas, and boy have there been lots! I can't sleep because of my reluctance to let a good plot to pass me by and to the annoyance of my poor husband, I am writing and noting every little detail, BUT I need to work this way in order to get it all out and start building up good character plots from there and do you wanna know the funny thing - I love it!
I cannot for the life of me STOP! Especially when I know that what I have noted can become an amazing part of my story!
Secondly, Walking With Shadows is coming along nicely, obviously it is still only first draft status, I have to admit it is looking pretty fine! And after some lovely fine tuning I'm confident that you all will love it just as much as In The Shadows.
I have also been working on some short stories and have really enjoyed the process. It's a great way to get out all that pent up creativity and the results have been brilliant! I have incorporated a story that shows us how two MAJOR characters from the Shadow World series first met and I love it. It's called Bitter Kisses and hopefully will his production for an Anthology later this year.
I have also been working on some rather Erotic Horror, and I can safely say that it has been a thrill! It's not too in your face, but it also opens up your eyes! I have posted a short excerpt here, so if you want, check it out and see for yourself!
Now, last but not least, my little baby niece Amelie was discharges from hospital on Saturday and I got to meet her and hold her for the first time ever on Sunday and I can safely say that it was a humbling experience! This little girl fought so well to stay alive inside her mummy's womb and came out 5 weeks early, but she is just the most precious, adorable and totally scrumptious little girl I have ever met! She is a firm member of our family and in some ways will always be 'The Golden Child' - she is a credit to her mummy (my little sister) and her daddy- Welcome Home Baby Amelie!
Righty, I'll leave it at that and hope to get back here before the week is out!
Keep doing what you do best - READ!
:0)
Sunday, September 12, 2010
When life is this good!
Sometimes, some of us, in fact many of us, forget just how truly blessed we are. For instance, take this past week, were I have been obsessed trying to get work done, on top of writing some shorts for an Anthology as well as doing some freelance work for a magazine. I was hitting my head against a brick wall, trying to achieve the impossible in such a short period of time, I was almost burnt out midweek- bad!
Then, my little sister gave birth to my new little niece on Thursday night, and you wanna know something, I came crashing down to earth with a bang! I thought, ' hold on for a minute, who's in control here, me or work?' and I won! I decided to slow down for a bit and stop putting myself under pressure, when there isn't really a need!
So, on Thursday evening at 17.20pm, Amelie Kiki McCormack was born into this world, weighing in at 6lbs 7ozs, and born at 35 weeks gestation. She is truly a little beauty and a little fighter and with her 'big' brother watching over, I'm pretty confident that she will gain strength each day and will be home with her mummy and daddy very soon!
Proud Auntie I am!
Now, back to the other things that dominate my life, and no I don't mean my children, it's my other baby, my work!
First things first, work on a new Series has started, and as yet, it is untitled as I am in first draft status, but I am enjoying it so far, Secondly, I am also contributing to a few Anthologies due out next year, and am devoting some time in constructing some shorts - quite an enjoyable adventure. And last, but not least, work on book 2, in the Shadow World series, is coming together nicely, and I have found myself falling in love a few unlikely characters! So watch this space.
I am also hoping to post some fan art up soon, I just haven't had the time to get round to scanning and transferring files, but I'll definitely try something this week!
Anyway, that's it from me on an early Sunday morning musing and I'll be sure to stop by later on this week!
Be good and keep reading!
Then, my little sister gave birth to my new little niece on Thursday night, and you wanna know something, I came crashing down to earth with a bang! I thought, ' hold on for a minute, who's in control here, me or work?' and I won! I decided to slow down for a bit and stop putting myself under pressure, when there isn't really a need!
So, on Thursday evening at 17.20pm, Amelie Kiki McCormack was born into this world, weighing in at 6lbs 7ozs, and born at 35 weeks gestation. She is truly a little beauty and a little fighter and with her 'big' brother watching over, I'm pretty confident that she will gain strength each day and will be home with her mummy and daddy very soon!
Proud Auntie I am!
Now, back to the other things that dominate my life, and no I don't mean my children, it's my other baby, my work!
First things first, work on a new Series has started, and as yet, it is untitled as I am in first draft status, but I am enjoying it so far, Secondly, I am also contributing to a few Anthologies due out next year, and am devoting some time in constructing some shorts - quite an enjoyable adventure. And last, but not least, work on book 2, in the Shadow World series, is coming together nicely, and I have found myself falling in love a few unlikely characters! So watch this space.
I am also hoping to post some fan art up soon, I just haven't had the time to get round to scanning and transferring files, but I'll definitely try something this week!
Anyway, that's it from me on an early Sunday morning musing and I'll be sure to stop by later on this week!
Be good and keep reading!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Shuffling along with the rest doesn't always mean the best!
Okay, it's been a while since my last post. But I have been extra busy these past 7 days! Firstly, my 'BIG' little man started Secondary School on Monday and boy was that an emotional day, yes I know he's 13 and I should probably loosen those apron strings a little, but, when I look at him, I can still vividly see the baby I carried for nine long months and it just chokes me up with pride watching him turn into a young man, and then on Tuesday, I went through it all again with my little 'DUDE' Matthew on his FIRST ever day at 'big' school. He made both his daddy and I proud, he looked adorable in his uniform and never once whined about having to say goodbye to us. I was the one leaving the school yard with tears falling down my cheeks- God, I am such a wimp- but this is something mummies tend to go through. Not only are children cool with causing us actual bodily harm on entering this world, they also intend to break our hearts during those special moments that we never get back, but you know what, I'm a sucker for those special moments and long may they happen!
Back to writing, well, it has been interesting, the area that I though I was going with Walking With Shadows has taken a turn that even I didn't anticipate, yes I keep detailed notes on how I plan my story/book, but sometimes, these plans tend to get overlooked and you end up heading down a completely different road. And that is exactly what I have done. I have taken Giselle somewhere I thought I wouldn't cover in this series, but hey, I'm the writer so I guess I can do whatever I like.
Artwork: I have a lovely young girl composing some artwork for the site as well as for some possible cover art for my work, so hopefully I can get something posted in the next week or so.
Well, it has been lovely, but I must go and check on the kiddies and continue working, otherwise I'll end up talking a load of nonsense and we can't have that, can WE?
Back to writing, well, it has been interesting, the area that I though I was going with Walking With Shadows has taken a turn that even I didn't anticipate, yes I keep detailed notes on how I plan my story/book, but sometimes, these plans tend to get overlooked and you end up heading down a completely different road. And that is exactly what I have done. I have taken Giselle somewhere I thought I wouldn't cover in this series, but hey, I'm the writer so I guess I can do whatever I like.
Artwork: I have a lovely young girl composing some artwork for the site as well as for some possible cover art for my work, so hopefully I can get something posted in the next week or so.
Well, it has been lovely, but I must go and check on the kiddies and continue working, otherwise I'll end up talking a load of nonsense and we can't have that, can WE?
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