This is a new one. Comin' to ya in 2021!

Hey guys! It's me, and I'm back for a spell. This probably won't be a good post ... I'm in a ranting sort of mood. See, I was a barista at Starbucks for the past year and a half. Working there part time as I worked on writing my books. I was hoping that would be the job I stick with to pay my bills, and live to eat. Turns out, working there was hard. I mean, physically for me it was strenuous. Though, I gave it my best, they can't deny that. I was laid off due to scheduling issues. They weren't that bad, but in the eyes of the searing-cold Starbucks corporation, they were terribly bad.

It's fine. I am not seriously sad or anything. I enjoyed my time there, and met a lot of great kids and a few good people. Now that I'm out of work for immediate cash, I'm trying to look for other employment/or ways of making money. There are a lot of opportunities out there, and I intend to find them and make them work for me. Can't help but feel inept at the moment. Especially since I have other mouths to feed, and school tuition to pay. Catholic school ... what a pain. 

On another note, my ex (my child's father) has been back in our lives for the past few months. It's been great communicating again. He said how crazy his ex-girlfriend had been, and they broke up which meant he wanted his daughter, and me back in his life. That has been nice. No, not getting back on the ex-husband train, I've just enjoyed being in contact with him again. My daughter has too. 

But, today, he says he is getting back together with her, and trying to make it all work so that we can ALL spend time together ........

I don't know what that means for me, but I'm not happy about it. She doesn't like me for one. And, I've never officially met her. Wasn't ever planning on it either. And, when he and she were together, she imposed all these rules on him, which is why we hadn't communicated successfully for over four years. I don't know why he would want to go back to a situation like that. It's completely beyond me. 

I know that none of you out there give a crap either. I'm just venting at the moment. But, if any of you want to comment, please feel free. 

In other news, I have successfully published my first book. It happened in September of 2019. Yes, I am very happy to have gotten the first book through publishing. I'm currently working on finishing my second book so that I can publish this year as well. I want to have a book release party, or something like that where I can invite everyone who has been supportive. I think it would be great to get you all together, but alas, we are in a pandemic. I don't know if it would ever be possible to do something like that again. At least, for the for-seeable future. 

Anyway, I was just venting. I wanted to write since it helps when I feel like this. And, I wanted it to be online where people can see, and if so, relate to it. I know everyone has their things, their problems. So, I thought it would be nice to know that if you going through something at the moment, maybe reading this might help you, too. 

So, that's it for now. I'll work on keeping up with this blog again since its been so long. Tootaloo for now.

<3 Until the next one ...  

A Year in the Life of ... The Game of the Dead

Hey readers! I am starting, yet another blog. Merry Christmas, by the way!

This new blog will consist of a challenge. For Christmas, I have received two cookbooks: The Walking Dead's official cookbook and survival guide, and A Feast of Ice and Fire - The Game of Thrones official companion cookbook.

With both of these, I will (try) make something from either one everyday for the next year. 

If this sounds familiar, you may have seen it in Jules & Julia, the movie that came out a few years ago about a young woman who took the famous Julia Child's cookbook, and cooked her way through it in 365 days.

I've always wanted to do something like this, and I am thrilled to do it with cookbooks from two of my favorite tv shows. It will present more than a challenge since I am going back to work full time in a week, and also writing my trilogy at a full time status as well. 

So, as I look through these two cookbooks, I'm gaining a sense of how to adequately stock my kitchen. This is going to be fun!!

This blog can be found at: DeadGame-litluv@blogspot.com

I will be starting this in the next day or two, so keep an eye out!

Looking forward to starting!

First Article

So, I just finished revising my first article for the magazine I'll be writing for. I have to say that I think it's even better than my first draft. 

Rather than from a technical aspect, I've changed the article to be from my personal point of view. I found that the writing of it flowed so much better. I'm not really a technical writer, though I can be, it doesn't come as easy as when I'm writing from my experience. Anyone else experience that?

Just thought I'd post because I'm pretty excited about it. I hope my editor will like this version. He liked my sample writing that I submitted when applying for the job, and this one, in my opinion is even better. 

So, here's hoping. Crossing my fingers!

Til next time ... <3

Photo book

Hey guys! Just thought I'd pop in and let you guys know what's happening. 

Well, not much, but since I got home, I've been working on a photo book for my daughter. I thought I would put together something with her and all of her friends. She is gonna love it!

I'm sure you all could care less, but it's something fun that I like to do around the holidays. They make great gifts, and it's personalized. I've found that my family LOVES that. I did one a few years ago for my grandpa on my mom's side. Included all my mom's siblings and their families. It's a great book, and on shutterfly, it's saved so I can order another one whenever I want ... if ever anyone else wanted one.

Anyway, just thought I'd share. Back to work.

Night <3

Update

Hi guys! I wanted to share another great opportunity I've been given. 

In addition to my ongoing writing for my trilogy, I've been given the opportunity to write for a new magazine here in Hawaii. I won't say the name since they're very new, but they've taken notice of my writing and have asked me to write a section of their magazine. 

I've been given my first assignment, and I have to say it's a little tough. I'm not a reporter or journalist by any means, but this first article doesn't have me going out to interview people. It's simply a piece with heart and soul. They want me to express myself in an engaging article about something I love.

How great is that? I like that they are willing to work with me, and just giving me a chance to use my skills.

Anyway, that's all for now. I'm finally doing what I love, and getting paid for it. I see bright things in my future. It's a slow start, but at least I'm doing it!

Until next time ... <3

Back ...

Yes, my readers! I am back! It's been just a little over a year, and I have some news ...

First of all, I am no longer working in the legal field. Praise the Lord!! I have escaped the hell which was my life for over fifteen years. I am now, well since August, a novelist. I've just completed my first book in a trilogy. It's a fantasy fiction called "Loyal." 

A little about it ... the main character is a man in his mid thirties, and he is Chamberlain to a young King. It's set in a modern day monarchy, so much of the parallels are of this world we know. So, my main character is loyal in which he does his duties for his country, and for his King. There was never a time where this didn't satisfy him since he has sworn his life to servitude. 

That is, until he meets a young woman who has come into the service of the King. They meet, and instantly fall for each other. Will they make it work? Or, will his duties prevail?

If you want to know more, come on over to my new blog, For Love and Country, a tale of Loyalty for which he's only known all of his life. 
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Yup, I plan on making this a trilogy, and I am in the editing process as we speak ... as far as the first book goes. Soon after that is done, I will be working with a publisher, and I am hoping the book will come out before the year's end.

It's a very exciting time, and I plan on making it last!

So, come on over to my new blog: For Love and Country. I'm going to start it in just a little bit <3<3

One thing ... I will continue on with this blog. Just to let you all know. 

Until the next time ... <3

I've done it now ...

So, I've been messing around with my blogger profile, and I had the stupid idea that I'd link my blog to my google account. Little did I know that after I did that, my identity would be revealed. I can't figure out how to get my picture off my blog site. 

Anyway, there it is ... that little picture icon on the top right of this blog is me. After four years of shielded anonymity, the internet has finally made me reveal myself as Litluv. 

We'll see what THAT does. 

As a motivational tool, I'll be adding some new features to my blog ... 

So, stay tuned for more postings!

xoxo