As I write this, I'm looking out my window at a bright and sunny day I wish it was a little warmer. 15C or 59F isn't exactly closing in on balmy. But it's great for the sun to be out and there to be no rain or cloudy skies. It's tough on the allergy suffers though. Hay fever season is supposed to be short this year but very intense. After the crazy polar vortex stuff this winter, it's only to be expected. Also, as I look out, I see that the windows need some cleaning. *LOL* Ah... spring.
What am I reading? Well, I'm reading The Tomb by F. Paul Mitchell, the first Repairman Jack novel. It was recommended to me by a bunch of my friends. It's not my usual fare, it's a horror novel, but halfway through, I think I'm finally getting invested.
This past week I've been following many of the romance writers I follow on Twitter at the Romantic Times conference down in New Orleans. I'm SO envious! My good friend, the writer Zoe X. Rider is there and from what I can tell from her tweets and pics, is having a terrific time! As are most of my other faves. A couple of the gals had to leave the con early because of health issues which is a total bummer. Anyway, maybe one day I'll get to go and meet all those lovely people in person. RT and GRL (Gay Rom Lit) Retreat are the two I'd love to attend. I guess I should get writing then, eh?
So yeah, writing. I have a bunch of ideas being fleshed out. The afore-mentioned Zoe, henceforth known as H, pointed me towards a software program called Scapple that's from the same folks - sorta - as the Scrivener people. It's basically a plotting program, like a whiteboard on my computer and it's pretty nifty. I'm using it on my m/m fantasy novel for the moment and so far so good. It's given me some ideas and put some structure to the ideas that I already had. What I really miss though, is that person that I can jaw with about this. Exchange ideas, brainstorm, just sort of meanderingly conversate about character and plot points and arcs and things of that nature as well as be a cheerleader with feet planted firmly on the ground. This, apparently is something I need in my so-called creative process. What I don't need is all these people whining about privilege and representation and diversity and who make it sound like you have to be a card-carrying, minority, survivor, special snowflake to be allowed to write anything worthwhile.
I watched The Preakness yesterday and was pleased that California Chrome won. The backstory of that horse, the sire and dam being bought for peanuts and bred to produce a champion is amazing! I'd love to see him win the Triple Crown. I suppose this means I'll have to watch the Belmont Stakes now. *LOL* I also found out that my Grandad was a part of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. I don't remember knowing that and I think it's way cool. :)
The finale of Dancing With the Stars is tomorrow and Tuesday. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see Meryl and Maks come home with the mirrorball trophy and I'll be doing my best voting for them to achieve exactly that. When I set aside my skepticism that it's all been predetermined and filled with production/network meddling to present the winner they want, I still find myself thinking that there's no way anyone can overcome the pairing of two prosthetic legs and Derek Hough. Even if Meryl and Maks have been presenting the most exquisite dances all season. It's disheartening if I pause to think about it, so I do my best to focus on the joy and emotion that Meryl and Maks have brought to me this season and know that they are really the best.
I have to get my RPG tagging mojo back. I love it so much and I feel like I'm letting the side down, so to speak. I think I need to just stop thinking so much about it and just do it. *LOL* I have pups in my head who need letting loose or they get unruly. :) Maybe with the sun coming out, things will flow easier. *crossing fingers*
I watched the movie White House Down yesterday and while it had one of the most preposterous plots ever, it was a lot of fun to watch things get blown up and enjoy both Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx. I like no-brainer movies every once in a while. :)
I discovered some good music yesterday... the day before... um... the day before, thanks to the DWTS dancer Tristan McManus. It's a band called Big September and their first album (I think) has just come out and it's called, appropriately, Ballroom Addicts. But it's got nothing to do with ballroom dancing. :) It's just some good music by a young Irish band. Check 'em out! They sort of remind me a bit of Runrig, a Scottish band I like alot - rockish, popish with a bit of je ne sais quoi in their sound that piques my interest.
And in closing, I came across a wonderfully hot picture of my Sully, Sullivan Stapleton and I NEED to share it. Because... reasons!
And that's that. :)
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