Hey everyone. Each year I hope that the next will be better. Some years that works, some years I don't even know what the heck happened! This year, I know is going to rock because...

One January 1st, I won The Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection in BluRay! I won it from posting on the forum for Halloween Love Blog. You see they do a monthly giveaway to someone that's posted on their forum. CLICK HERE for more info.

Now, I'm sure you're wondering what the heck does a monster movie collection have to do with the entire year rocking?! Well, I am a BIG movie lover- I especially love the OLD monster movies. I used to have a nice collection but long story short- they're gone. 

So this new collection is not only a blessing, but that start of something wonderful! And it was the first thing of the New Year to happen! Therefore, this year is going to rock! Nothing says an awesome year is headed to you like Bela Lugosi as Dracula and Lon Chaney, Jr. as the Wolfman! I cannot wait to curl up with my own little monsters and expose them to the WONDERS of classic film and the REAL monsters- not the modern monster that need extreme special effects to be pulled off.

I hope this year brings EVERYONE awesome things.

And I really hope that the awesomeness of this year rubs off on my writing income! Just saying- it couldn't hurt to put that out there! ;0)

This is October and as such it is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but did you know that it is also Liver Cancer Awareness month as well?

I bet you didn't unless someone you loved (including yourself) has been struck by the disease.

Do you know that each and EVERY month is a cancer awareness month?

Most people don't. It's only the cancer support groups with the largest donations and biggest PR campaigns that get noticed.

I have nothing against support Breast Cancer Awareness, I've donated many times to several different organizations. I have loved ones that have survived the disease and are still fighting the battle.

But I also have a 5 year old son that is childhood cancer survivor (September is the month for that, but it's also lumped in with 8 other cancer awarenesses for that month!). My dad had prostate cancer (also September). My mom had a whole lot of different cancers, but the one that took the biggest toll on her was the lung (November).

I don't think there is a person I know that hasn't been struck by CANCER! It is a terrible illness that can make or break families, lives, futures, everything. We need to remember that each month we should celebrate cancer awareness- not just for ONE type of cancer. No! For the fight against ALL CANCERS!

Learn what each month's awareness is (BORROWED FROM Choosehope.com):

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Most of the time I try to keep my blog related more to things that I'm part of- reading, writing, cool products, or things I come across. Sometimes though, it becomes necessary to make a general "Jesse" post.

If you don't know it yet, I'm a total character. I'm a million different people at once, but if you don't know me- you'll think I'm shy. The truth is, I'm not. I'm just watching. Trying to figure out who you are and how to interact with you properly. I don't like fighting with people- not that I won't, I just don't like it.

Right now, my life is in total and complete chaos. I don't want to share it all. I mean, some things just don't belong on the internet. But since life has turned upside down and started taking tango lessons from a blind house elf, I decided it might be time to let the people that give a few bits know that I am horribly behind schedule.

I've read every review book I've received but two- they just came in. I haven't had a chance to get the reviews written and posted yet. I'm sorry you guys, I'm trying.

My writing feels like it's on freeze. It isn't because I don't want to write. It's now more of "I don't have enough hours in the damn day to do it." Chapter 12 is started to Bella Tristezza. But when I say started, what I really mean is that there's a piece of paper that says "Chapter 12" on it... and that's it. I feel like I'm letting my readers down. I said I'd get it out early this year and Feb is almost over and I still need to write at least 3 chapters and do edits! Plus formatting! That isn't even thinking about the 4 other projects I have going or how I wanted to do the next write a novel in a month thing that isn't called NaNo! It makes me want to cry! Writing is my passion, it isn't just something I make money on (believe me, if I wanted to make money I don't think writing would be my first choice!).

Since I've launched Skypirate Productions. I have had 2 people look into it. Both agreed, one backed out without saying they were backing out (gee, thanks there!) and the other I released her book (a poetry book) and sales just aren't very good. I know that I took on the hardest freaking thing as the first project for my small press, but damn, I thought I would be at least have good sales for the first day!!! I've let myself down and I'm sure I've let her down! Plus I'm supposed to release two more of her poetry books and I just don't know if I can! I could slap them together and edit, format, and release them. But what's the point if I can't get anyone to read them!? I don't even know what to do! Any suggestions!?

And my dear Wattpad fans... I am not ignoring you! I love that you've fanned, followed, and commented on the stuff I have up over there. It's just that I don't have a lot of time to get back to the site to thank each of you, and once they start piling up- I get buried. After I finish this post I'm planning on trying to get through the latest, but I think there's something like 100+ there. O.o So much love, so little time. I'm sorry if you guys feel like I've forgotten you! I haven't!! I swear as soon as I get back to writing Fur the Record I'll add up some posts and stuff.

Oh, and my WoW people. I'm sorry. I know I've sucked lately as a GM. Forgive me. I'm lucky to have a subscription right now. I'm still trying to squeeze in some time to maintain everything. If you've got issues, please just message me. and I'll try to get to them!

Plus, like of all that wasn't enough to make a person crazy (not including the stuff I don't want to blast on here), I also have to deal with a person I can't stand on a daily basis! I swear, if I've not strangled him by the end, dude has an angel sitting on his shoulder!

And I'm getting a part-time job. Did I mention I have NO time, because that NO time just got a whole heck of a lot less.

Maybe I should just stop sleeping. It's for the weak, right? I mean, who really needs the few hours of sleep I get anyways- when I'm not up all night because my brain won't shut off and I'm too stressed.

I need a vacation. Thanks for coming by and reading my rant. They are usually far and few in-between, so it should be a while til I do it again.

Today I'm taking a minute to answer some questions about my current work in progress. A few of us writers are doing a mini hop to share the info. I was tagged by fellow writer Clover Cheryl for this lovely little bounce around.

What is your working title of your book?
Hexes, Hocus, and Hoodoo (although I really think I'm going to change it. It no longer fits with the story AT ALL!)

Where did the idea come from for the book?
I needed something new to write for NaNoWriMo. My husband gave me an idea... which I agreed with, but ultimately is not what I'm writing. I'm not sure how I took his idea for teen witches training to what I've started, but maybe there's a connection I'm just not seeing. LOL.

What genre does your book fall under?
It's YA. It's paranormal. But not a romance... at least not yet. I don't know if it will be or not. Romance is certainly not the focus of it.

Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a movie rendition?
Oh, I'm never good with these. I can't picture a current actor in any role. No wait, I'd LOVE to see Chris Hemsworth playing Steven. I'd like to say Henri, but let's face it, he's hot but he isn't a teen anymore. But I think he'd make a great Vampyer that lost his wife while fighting and has become a mercenary. Sounds VERY similar to the role he played in Huntsman... Hmm, I'm gonna have to make sure I don't overlap the two- I wasn't fond of the movie.

What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?
Four gifted sixteen year old recruits of the Network decide to take fate into their own hands and ultimately end up on the other side of the line.

Will your book be self-published or represented by an agency?
Self-Published.

How long did it take you to write the first draft of your manuscript?
Well, I'm about halfway-ish through it and I've done it since the beginning of November. This is, after all, my NaNoWriMo project.

What other books would you compare this story to within your genre?
Hmm, I don't know. It's new for me. I typically write specifically about vampires. This has some post apocalyptic aspects and I've not read ANY of those. I'm afraid they'll give me nightmares. LOL.

Who or what inspired you to write this book?
Hubby and NaNoWriMo.

What else about your book might pique the reader’s interest?
So far? I'd say that nothing stays the same. Everything is a constant stage of shift right now. I might even be able to turn it into a series... But that is entirely on where I end up.


No cover yet... the ideas are still bouncing around.

Check out Clover's! And take a peek over at Lee Thompson's too! And I've tagged Lianne Simon!

Here's my bit for the Frater Bash! Imagine what the party would be like. I'd go piratey... because even badass vampire is sexy, they so stole the tight corests from pirates....

Thank you all for taking the survey and letting me know what you want to see on this blog.  As a result of that, here's what you'll see coming on this blog in the future:

- Random rants from me! Squee, because apparently you couldn't live without those!

-Guest blogs from non-writers. These will be on Tuesdays. The first one will be next week on the 31st, so come check it out!

-Guest blogs from writers. These will run on Thursdays. The first one will be next week on August 2nd. Please make sure you come and check it out, there will be a giveaway.

-Some Saturdays you'll get movie reviews.

-Six Sentence Sunday will continue as long as I remember to sign up!

Please check the calendar on the main page for quick updates on what's coming. There are several blog hops also coming, the pictures for any upcoming blog hop can always be found on the right hand side of my blog.

Any comments or feedback that you have, please share! I want to know if you guys like what I'm babbling about!

Happy Friday everyone... let's just focus on the fact that it's Friday! I happen to love when it falls on the 13th because 13 is my lucky number and I LOVE FRIDAYS! So what could be better for me than a Friday the 13th?

Turn this Friday into a lucky one, there is still a day left on my cover contest! Just go to my blog post by clicking here and tell me which cover you like best! Click the top rafflecopter option and you're entered to have your name put into the sequel of Dead to Bites, Fur the Record! Come on, who do doesn't want to be immortalized in text?!

Does this day make you superstitious? What do you do to try and protect yourself from the Friday the 13th jojo? I think that there are some pretty awesome superstitions out there.. double knotting your left shoelace, touching a lightpost- do you have one?

Maybe you just want to enjoy the day, curl up with a good book and relax... Well, grab one of mine! Do you know that Emma Hutchinson (from Bella Notte) has her birthday on the 13th. She adores it when it falls on Fridays. She likes spooky things. Kat Purrowells (from Dead to Bites) is a witch and hangs out with vampires. Come walk into their worlds. Pick up a copy of one of their books today! ;0)

Grab them at Amazon,  Barnes and Noble, Smashwords, iTunes,  All Romance eBooks.

Hey and tomorrow come by RomCon and check out the guest blog I'm doing- there's a giveaway! You know you want to!

Okay, I absolutely couldn't resist writing at least a quick blog about this one.

I had never heard of it before... but hey, a day without bras? Heck Yeah!

I missed out on writing for Chocolate Day, yes... July 7th! Mark it, treasure it, LOVE IT... But for any woman that is cursed with wearing a bra, this day is for you! July 9th! NO BRA DAY! Embrace it! Walk around without your boobies confined! Revolt against the confines of your bosom prison!

So I'm just writing to let you know that you female readers, BREAK FREE!

Oh, how about some shameless promotion, too?!

While you are enjoying your braless day, how about you enjoy one of my books....

Something for you:

Something for the kiddies:

Have an awesome, braless day! You can thank me later! ;0)