Half & Half

Thursday, August 17th, 2006 | Uncategorized | 10 Comments

Oh well, half my day was okay, the latter half was bad. The AM session was pretty good. We had an author come and basically do a *booktalk* with us about his book, read excerpts, and gave out handouts/lessons plans on how to tie his book to English and Social Studies. He was funny and told anticdotes about how he wrote the book and where he got his ideas from. But the afternoon was terrible. So, I guess I can take half and half. Tomorrow I*ll be back at my school and we*ll be getting ready for the first day and analyzing our test scores from the previous year. Maybe it*ll be a better day.

New Cover!!!

I got my cover for One Day At A Time and I love it. What do you think? I had so much fun writing this story. I began working on the edits for it today too. I finished the easy part, grammar, sentence structure…stuff like that. Tomorrow I*ll handle the harder part - editor comments. Ack!

It Was Boooorrriiinnnng

Wednesday, August 16th, 2006 | Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Oh well, I was disappointed today. It was boring beyond belief. We were in a huge auditorium with a man using an overhead projector and transparencies. FOR SIX HOURS! I was like someone please….get me OUT of here. Thank goodness I was sitting in the back because if he would*ve been able to see the expression on my face, he would know exactly how bored I was. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

No writing done today either. I feel like such a slacker, but I*m sooo tired when I get home all I want to do is take a nap. Three months at home with no schedule has really ruined me for this school year. I enjoyed being able to get up when I wanted, sleep when I wanted, stay up to all hours if I wanted. Now I have to go to bed at a decent hour so I can drag my butt out of bed at 6 o*clock in the morning.

I got my first round of edits back on One Day At A Time. Not sure on a release date yet, hopefully November. Hopefully I can dig back in to my writing on Saturday.

Wish me no boredom tomorrow.

Smooches, Lyric

Back To School = Teachers = Meetings

Tuesday, August 15th, 2006 | Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Going back to work for me means lots and lots of staff-development…which means meetings. I hate meetings. Most of the time they*re really boring so I end up nodding, falling asleep…and worst, sitting through sh~t I*ve already heard about year after year.

They started today and will go on all week long, except for Friday when we actually get to work in our classrooms (library for me). This year I*m hopeful that they want be boring. This is the first year my district has actually had any staff develoment specifically for library media specialists. Since I don*t drink coffee, I*m going to double up on Dr. Pepper…I*m sure I*ll still need the caffeine to stay awake.

Writing

Haven*t gotten much of that done lately. I*ve been busy at work and when I get home, all I want to do is spend time with my family and lie around the house. I still have several loads of clothes to fold. How many of you love to wash, but hate to fold? That’s me. My kids are not quite old enough to fold, so I can*t put the labor off on them yet. LOL - I hope to get back to writing this weekend. I have two stories brewing in my head that I*m just dying to get on paper. So, wish me luck!

Review

I found a new review today. This is what Joyfully Reviewed had to say about A Thin Line.

The characters in A Thin Line are playing a dangerous game. What starts out as a fun-filled amusement of sex between Sam and Melodie develops into heart-wrenching love affair. Both Sam and Melodie thought they were entering into a fun, sexual liaison with their eyes wide open; however, they were shocked to discover that there is a very slim line between love and lust. The chemistry between them is scorching hot and immediate.

Lyric James’ debut book A Thin Line proves to be a seductively lustful story that I took great pleasure in reading and I eagerly look forward to her future releases. This is one great novel to cuddle with on a hot summer night. Enjoy!

Here*s the link to read the whole review.

Smooches, Lyric

**Come Join Me**

Saturday, August 12th, 2006 | Uncategorized | No Comments

My post today is on the Novelty Girls blog. I share this blog with some other great ladies who write for Cobblestone Press. So come on over and join me today and post. And of course, if you’re posting for the contest…it definitely counts as an entry.

The Novelty Girls

Smooches, Lyric

What Would You Like?

Friday, August 11th, 2006 | Uncategorized | 7 Comments

I’ve been thinking about ordering some bookmarks, magnets, and other stuff. But I was wondering what you’d actually like to have and WOULD you actually use them? Do you like receiving things like this from authors? Let me know what you think.

If you’re an author, what kind of stuff have you ordered and where did you get it from?

Smooches, Lyric

What Are You Reading?

Thursday, August 10th, 2006 | Uncategorized | 9 Comments

I just finished a really good book yesterday. I*ve gotten hooked on *cozy mysteries* as of late because I started writing one. *Murder Uncorked* by Michele Scott was excellent. Now, I*m reading *Better Off Wed* by Laura Durham and so far, it*s pretty good too. In this one, the mother of the bride is murdered at the reception. The obsessive woman goes around with a little notepad writing down everything wrong and it finally drove someone to knock her off. I*m only about 4 chapters in but it looks like it*s going to be a great read.

So, what are you reading?

Smooches, Lyric

The Top *5* Reasons Why Being Back At Work Sucks

Wednesday, August 9th, 2006 | Uncategorized | 11 Comments

#5 - My summer vacation is freakin’ over.

#4 - My writing time has been cut by 75%.

#3 - I can no longer sleep in and I have to go to bed early.

#2 - My baby has to go to daycare.

#1 - I can not BLOG or MYSPACE at work. Schools? What is up with those damn tech people? Do they have to block EVERYTHING? Don*t they know I NEED to BLOG!!!

Okay…I just had to get that out of my system. I*m okay now. On to better news. Check out my interview on Anisa Damien*s blog.

Smooches, Lyric

Back To Reality

Tuesday, August 8th, 2006 | Uncategorized | 12 Comments

I’m back from my wonderful trip to Dallas with my girlfriends and OH BOY!!! did we have fun. The shopping was great, riding through Dallas’ busy city was crazy, we went to an awesome jazz club with live music. The hotel was great. We stayed at the Embassy Suites and we got made to order breakfast every single day!! Did I ever tell you I absolutely lurve breakfast food. I can eat it anytime of the day.

And last but not least…the Koffee Day Spa. Oh My Goodness!!! All the services were done by men. When we got there two gorgeous men served us wine, fruit, cheese, and crackers…shirtless. Can you say six pack. Phew! A foot and hand rub, a 30-minute massage, salsa lessons, exotic dance lessons….topped all off with a strip show by two very hot hot men at the end. I think I mentioned in the earlier post that a good time would be had by all…and IT WAS!!!

But now, it’s back to reality. I went back to work today. Although I hate that my summer with two months off has come and gone, I love getting back to my library. I ordered a ton of books before I left on maternity leave, so I’m all geared up to put those lovely stories on the shelf so my kids can check them out into their pretty little hands. School starts on the 21st so it’s back to the grindstone for me. Ugh..I still need to buy school supplies for my kids. LOL

Smooches, Lyric

*****Good Friends****

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006 | Uncategorized | 10 Comments

I am one of those fortunate people lucky enough that I have several girlfriends. My best friend in the whole wide world is named Kim (coincidently, the friend getting married in One Week Stand is named Kim). Kim and I met in 10th grade geometry and we have been close ever since. She and her husband are also my children’s god-parents.

I began teaching in 2000, and that year, I met several other wonderful ladies, Telisa (math), Phelesia (math), Melissa (science), Pilar (science), Vivian (special ed), and Shandria (special ed). And since that time, we have been best buds. We call ourselves the BTA - I could tell you want that means…but I’d have to kill ya.

Every spring break and summer, we go on a girlfriends trip. No husbands. No kids. Just us, having fun, shooting the shit, shopping, shopping, and did I mention….shopping. We have been to San Antonio, New Orleans, Palm Springs, Alabama, Orlanda…and in less than an hour, we’re off to Dallas for a long weekend. One of our fun activities this weekend is to visit a spa. And believe me when I tell you, a good time will be had by all. This is where we’re going. Click on the link for specials and make sure you read what it says. And yes, I will be doing research…I see a story written all over this one.

So, until Sunday. Smooches!

Lyric

******AUGUST CONTEST******

Thursday, August 3rd, 2006 | Uncategorized | 10 Comments

In celebration of my August release, One Week Stand, I’m doing a month long contest.

Post a comment on my blog during the month of August and you will be entered in a drawing to win one of these fabulous prizes.

#1 Free PDF Copy of my June release – A Thin Line

#2 $5.00 Gift Certificate to Cobblestone Press

#3 $10.00 Gift Certificate to Bath & Body Works

#4 Gift basket from Bath & Body Works

Every time you post will be an entry. So come back and visit as often as you want!!!

*****Drawing will be held September 1st.*****