Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Work Space
Hi friends! I just got done reading a post on a blog I follow and she had a guest that was talking about writing spaces, or working space in general. Well, it got me thinking that everyone who does any kind of "crafting" whether it be writing, drawing/painting, sewing or cross-stitching or anything that has to do with crafting, needs a good working space. I know, from a personal friend of mine, that a working space is sometimes hard to come by when you live in an apartment, or a home that has little space-like myself and my best friend. Currently, my working space consists of a cubicle like space that contains my computer and desk, plus my loveseat where I sit with my laptop or anything I'm working on craftwise.
However, I'm changing that. I was going through one of my cross-stitching magazines and came upon a page that was giving a preview of a work space that was being developed. It was, in words, gorgeous! I wanted it. It got me thinking, "well I have a room that is currently cluttered and NOT being used. What about that?" So I turned to my husband and asked him if I could turn it into my work space for now. He didn't seem to mind, thank goodness. So as soon as tomorrow comes around, I'm going to start cleaning up the boxes and putting it into order.
It is a good working space, bedroom sized of course. It has two windows that over look our garden and back yard but also allows natural light to flow through the room. I think once it is done I shall post pictures of it on here to show you what I have to work with and the finished project. Now, here's my question for you, dear friends, what is your work space like? Is it small? Is it big? Where do you do your "crafting?" A space for your personal work is important to everyone. Let us all know what you're working with and what type of crafting you like to do. Till later my friends!
V.R. Foster
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
One of These Nights
As most of my friends know, I am an avid reader. I can devour a book 300 pages or more in less than 3 days-or a week if I have to work or go to class. Another fact about me is that I am a Susan Sizemore fan. I love her books and I happened to pick up a new book, "One of These Nights", and read it in 2 days. I love books that bring me in to the world in less than 3 pages, and this story certainly did that. Below is the synopsis you will find on the back of the book;
Engineer Maddie McCullough was a firm believer in science and practical thinking-even when she suddenly found herself transported back to thirteenth-century Scotland. In exchange for protection until she could find a way home, Maddie agreed to marry the grimly handsome Highland laird Rowan Murray-trying to ignore the fiery hunger he ignited within her.
With his lands under siege, Rowan would do anything to keep his clan safe, even obey a strange prophesy and marry this woman from another time. But he swore there was no force in this world powerful enough to make him shirk his duty...until he fell under the spell of Maddie's spirited ingenuity and his own irresistible passions.
My friends know me to be a lover of Scotland and anything that has to do with the Highlands. I seek out stories about the romance and struggles that the Highlands and her battle worn warriors went through to find love-even if they weren't actually looking for it. "One of These Nights" definitely caught my attention with what I was looking for. Maddie is a strong woman who happens to be an engineer. She loves her job, and by being dedicated to her career she has, sadly, never been on a date. By doing this, she's craved wanting to share her life with someone-even if it meant she wouldn't get to see new places. It's when she is on a job in Scotland that she feels these lonely emotions more than ever.
Then, she finds out the man she has secretly loved for the longest time is going to be in Glasgow. After her job, she's flying to Glasgow in hopes to see him. However, on the flight to Glasgow, something goes wrong. When she wakes from the plane crash, she's surrounded by different surroundings and nobody else was with her from the flight. Enter the picture, Rowan Murray. After speaking to the White Lady, he finds that to help his clan he has to do the unthinkable. The White Lady gives him her prophecy, "You'll meet the future standing in the middle of the road on your way home. You must marry her."
Of course, being the stubborn man that he his, Rowan sends one of his men to get a lady from his clan and have her meet him on the road to his home. Unfortunately, this doesn't work. On his way back, he finds Maddie wandering around. From this moment on, the two squabble, fight, and fall in love while trying to fight off the Fae. To find out what actually happens to them and how their relationship develops and if Maddie actually helps the Murray clan you will have to pick up Susan Sizemore's novel "One of These Nights." Trust me, it is definitely one to add to your collection!
Till Later,
V.R. Foster
Engineer Maddie McCullough was a firm believer in science and practical thinking-even when she suddenly found herself transported back to thirteenth-century Scotland. In exchange for protection until she could find a way home, Maddie agreed to marry the grimly handsome Highland laird Rowan Murray-trying to ignore the fiery hunger he ignited within her.
With his lands under siege, Rowan would do anything to keep his clan safe, even obey a strange prophesy and marry this woman from another time. But he swore there was no force in this world powerful enough to make him shirk his duty...until he fell under the spell of Maddie's spirited ingenuity and his own irresistible passions.
My friends know me to be a lover of Scotland and anything that has to do with the Highlands. I seek out stories about the romance and struggles that the Highlands and her battle worn warriors went through to find love-even if they weren't actually looking for it. "One of These Nights" definitely caught my attention with what I was looking for. Maddie is a strong woman who happens to be an engineer. She loves her job, and by being dedicated to her career she has, sadly, never been on a date. By doing this, she's craved wanting to share her life with someone-even if it meant she wouldn't get to see new places. It's when she is on a job in Scotland that she feels these lonely emotions more than ever.
Then, she finds out the man she has secretly loved for the longest time is going to be in Glasgow. After her job, she's flying to Glasgow in hopes to see him. However, on the flight to Glasgow, something goes wrong. When she wakes from the plane crash, she's surrounded by different surroundings and nobody else was with her from the flight. Enter the picture, Rowan Murray. After speaking to the White Lady, he finds that to help his clan he has to do the unthinkable. The White Lady gives him her prophecy, "You'll meet the future standing in the middle of the road on your way home. You must marry her."
Of course, being the stubborn man that he his, Rowan sends one of his men to get a lady from his clan and have her meet him on the road to his home. Unfortunately, this doesn't work. On his way back, he finds Maddie wandering around. From this moment on, the two squabble, fight, and fall in love while trying to fight off the Fae. To find out what actually happens to them and how their relationship develops and if Maddie actually helps the Murray clan you will have to pick up Susan Sizemore's novel "One of These Nights." Trust me, it is definitely one to add to your collection!
Till Later,
V.R. Foster
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
What's New This Week
Hello there my fellow blogger!
It has been one long week, that's for sure. *sigh* I am currently reading a wonderful book by Susan Sizemore-Master of Darkness. It is a great book so far and I'm hoping to get my friends to read more of her. So far I have gotten two or three of them to read Ms. Sizemore. They are totally enthralled with her world of Tribe, Family, and Clan members that they have gone out and bought more of her books.
Right now I am loving Laurent's story. In I Hunger for You he just irritated the crap out of me. His sense of humor is well...I actually don't have anyway to describe it, you would have to get the book and read it for your self. As soon as I get my book read, I will give you guys a review. If you like what I give you, well, go out and buy it or go to the library and see if you want to actually get it.
For now, this will have to do for this weeks post. I'm hoping to get on here more often, but for now you will have to settle for this. Have a great week everyone!!
It has been one long week, that's for sure. *sigh* I am currently reading a wonderful book by Susan Sizemore-Master of Darkness. It is a great book so far and I'm hoping to get my friends to read more of her. So far I have gotten two or three of them to read Ms. Sizemore. They are totally enthralled with her world of Tribe, Family, and Clan members that they have gone out and bought more of her books.
Right now I am loving Laurent's story. In I Hunger for You he just irritated the crap out of me. His sense of humor is well...I actually don't have anyway to describe it, you would have to get the book and read it for your self. As soon as I get my book read, I will give you guys a review. If you like what I give you, well, go out and buy it or go to the library and see if you want to actually get it.
For now, this will have to do for this weeks post. I'm hoping to get on here more often, but for now you will have to settle for this. Have a great week everyone!!
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Why I Love Writing
I love writing, it is the one thing in life that I think I couldn't live without. I don't know what I would do if I couldn't write. I've been writing since fourth grade, keeping journals all through school; writing my first short story in junior high and then worked on my first major story in high school-my senior year-until now. I've finally gotten to where I'm comfortable with my writing. I don't criticize myself if something doesn't sound right, although, I don't let anyone read any of it.
My first book is so much a part of my life that I'm literally having an affair with the characters. (No, not in the sense that the world views affairs.) They are very much a part of my life-living in my imagination as if they're a part of my very soul. I can see them so clearly, everything about them stands out.
I love having friends who write, like my friend Stacy. She's an amazing fantasy writer and currently working on one of her stories. Even if she's having a hard time rewriting it, I know for a fact that it will be one of my favorite stories. She has a way of coming up with great characters and towns, worlds even, that I'm not able to do.
But it isn't just the writing that makes me crave what I do, it is coming up with characters, and the worlds they live in. Romance, fantasy, paranormal, sci-fi-I love them all!! =^_^= Paranormal romance are my favorite, though. So, as I close up this first blog I have come to create, I want everyone to know that writing is fun, dramatic, hard, sometimes easy and totally satisfying. I advise all those out there who want something new to do; take up writing. And I say good day!
My first book is so much a part of my life that I'm literally having an affair with the characters. (No, not in the sense that the world views affairs.) They are very much a part of my life-living in my imagination as if they're a part of my very soul. I can see them so clearly, everything about them stands out.
I love having friends who write, like my friend Stacy. She's an amazing fantasy writer and currently working on one of her stories. Even if she's having a hard time rewriting it, I know for a fact that it will be one of my favorite stories. She has a way of coming up with great characters and towns, worlds even, that I'm not able to do.
But it isn't just the writing that makes me crave what I do, it is coming up with characters, and the worlds they live in. Romance, fantasy, paranormal, sci-fi-I love them all!! =^_^= Paranormal romance are my favorite, though. So, as I close up this first blog I have come to create, I want everyone to know that writing is fun, dramatic, hard, sometimes easy and totally satisfying. I advise all those out there who want something new to do; take up writing. And I say good day!
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