All posts for the month August, 2008

Aspen Mountain Press…an interview with the owner

I have the rare priveledge of knowing several people before their careers launched in a phenomenal way. Sandra, owner of Aspen Mountain Press, holds a special place as one of those wonderful stories. I’ve known her as an author for far longer than a publisher, but I’ve also watched her put aside her writing career [...]

Happy Birthday Little Man

Today is my son’s second birthday! How amazing…they grow so FAST! Have a fantastic day, all. I’m off to make cake and all kinds of fun stuff like that!!!!

Update…

I've done it!

Well, today was the hardest for me…they had gloves and I had only my hands. I got wailed on. Let’s just say it’s this huge blur LOL, but I made it. Four rounds at four minutes each. I’m tired and sore LOL. Hand to hand combat course is over and I’m ready to relax into [...]

Day 15

I passed the practical and written exams. Tomorrow is the right of passage…the big bout. Wish me luck…

Ooooo Look!

Aspen Mountain Press has changed the Plain Brown Wrapper covers!!! Tell me what you think… Which one do you like the best?

Day 12…

Today was a little rough. I did, however, do something awesome. I held out for 15 minutes straight, defensively, against an extremely aggressive opponent. By the time it was over, we were both dying. LOL. As my instructor said…sometimes all you need is time for help to get to you. If you can hold out [...]

Day 11…are you serious?

O. M. G. Four days left. That’s it. I watched the videos today from the last qualification group…wish me luck. Time for a soak in the tub. *hugs*

The Weekend

And I’m catching up on writing. Since I won’t be with you all this weekend, I thought you’d like to see what I visit some of my favorite haunts. Lynn Viehl (The prolific paperback writer) has an awesome writing game. I know I’ll be using it the next time my muse takes a vacation. Check [...]

Day Ten…

Friday, at last! 10 days in and I’m a hurting unit. LOL. We rolled today and I’m sore but happy. I did it! I have a few bruises and bumps, but there’s nothing like surviving a 10-15 minute bout to make a gal happy. Have a fantastic weekend, all. For now I’m off to sleep [...]