I normally schedule my blog posts on Sunday for the week…and when I don’t I end up with the posts for the week not going up. I don’t intend it, it just happens that way. Well, the next two weeks are wrought with Stress due to an upcoming court situation. (My boyfriend has been trying to get his disability, and I am worried for him. It is not my court day but that often does not excuse the stress we feel when someone we care about is facing a major event.) So I cannot promise how well I will be doing until after the 30th. I am going to schedule this week today…or try to. I am having trouble with a stress headache today. So I thank you for your patience if I am less posty for the next two weeks. It is been much of the reason why March has been spotty. I have been writing and doing the work for Fae Corps to get the books out…but my poor blog has been too much to deal with sometimes. That is something I am trying to work on. I may end up just posting poetry and art this week instead of trying to keep my daily themes going.
Hello, My Lovelies! This is my Saturday Tea Today I am drinking a peach cold tea.
Tomorrow (Well tomorrow when this releases…lol) is my 47th birthday. Due to a lot of stress, I really have been hit or miss posting. I spent nearly two weeks fighting a stress migraine that I would never want to face again. I am going to try to get back onto a semi-normal schedule, but I have a lot going on. Most of it is for Fae Corps.
We are doing a poetry contest this year… And we are as busy as one-armed paperhangers otherwise.
If you missed it Ashira Datya released her second book in the Magik Saga – Evil resists on the 10th.
Raz T. Slasher is releasing Book two in his Riverside Chronicles – Silence is Crimson Homecoming on April 20th. I don’t have the link for that yet…
Gathering Teardrops is done being written – But my schedule is crazy…so I will be releasing it May 6th.
My Next Volume will be split between Handprints on my soul and Fighting Ignorance. This is because with the state of the world I am writing more political poetry than I ever expected myself to…But I am not writing only politics. Handprints will be everything else. Fighting Ignorance may take longer than a usual volume…
In April I will be releasing the next Pip the Pup story. I chose the release date because it is my mommy’s birthday. I felt like it was appropriate.
Fae Corps Has two anthologies releasing June 1st. One was my project from the beginning. Grandmother’s Wisdom. It is a gorgeous book. I love how it came together. I am going to be meeting with representatives from No Kid Hungry next week to find out how to give away half of the proceeds from that anthology. (I reached out because I want to do it the right way, and they are going to help me to do the work to make it shine.)
The other anthology, Seeking Stories, is in the edit stage. So I am working on that. It is filled with fun adventures.
That leaves me very busy when you add in life, writing, and other responsibilities. I have done half decently considering. 47…Yeah I never expected to make it to 30, so each year just brings more surprises.
I am going to post my random if ya wanna’s not because I am asking for anything…but in case anyone is interested..
I find that the thing I would love most for my birthday if I am honest is someone to review my books, or tell me what they liked or disliked about what I have wrote. It means so much to know what I am doing matters.
Today my youngest turns 18. The first picture was of her at around 6 months, the second at 16. (She still looks much the same) I was given the gift of a lifetime in her. I am grateful. Happy Birthday Gabrielle, and may you enjoy many more.
Hello, My Lovelies! This is my first Saturday Tea Party. I am sitting here drinking Mocha coffee and thinking that is a funny thing for a tea party…maybe I will make some green tea next just to feel less strange about it.
I will be releasing the Next Pip book (Pip and Friends) in April on the 29th.
Serena’s Poetry volume – Death Becomes Her – will release on June 1st.
My next poetry volume (Gathering Teardrops) is probably going to release in May but until I am certain it will be done I have been reluctant to set the release date.
Fae Corps has been putting the release dates and submission deadlines on google calendar. This is public and allows the readers to know when things are scheduled.
I am working on getting art I have done inked and layout done for a coloring book from my art. It will be titled Color My Art.
This is the upcoming announcements for the next year…subject to updates of course 😉
I am still trying to get back into the habit of updating the blog. I may still miss here and there. I will do my best not to though.
The Schedule for 2022 is fairly busy. There are 3 indie Author books currently on the schedule., not including mine and Serena’s books. There are currently 3 Anthologies planned. I have at least one poetry volume and at least one Kid’s book releasing this year. Serena has a poetry volume releasing this year. That is on top of everything else we might do. I will be posting a better calendar on the Fae Corps blog. This is my personal blog, so Why do I post it here? Well, because I am excited about the options. Fae Corps will be posting a PAD challenge for April, as usual. And I will be giving a live interview(link upcoming when I get it.)
There are two Anthologies that will be coming out at the end of March, and Ashira Datya’s Second book will release at the beginning of March. Raz T Slasher is about to release book 2 in his series on 4/20. In May I will be releasing the next Pip Book. I am hoping to have another book by Serena done in time for release this year. Her poetry volume will release in November. I am not certain when I will be releasing Gathering Teardrops. It is half done. I am hoping for a June release, but we will have to see.
We already have an author on the schedule for 2023. Fae Corps is rocking this, and I am learning so much in the doing of it.
[Verse 1] I must be the kings of gambling ‘Cause I’m no ace of hearts babe, as you know, mmm People say pick yourself up from the ground But I just keep on sinking, like a stone, mmm
[Post-Verse] When I drift closer you float further, out And I hate, yeah I hate it It’s like I’m the story’s villain And you are the heroine And I can’t win
[Pre-Chorus] I tried to say I’m sorry but it sounds like it’s your fault And every compliment just sounds like you’re no good at all Yeah I hate to be the reason for you walking out that door But right before I fix it, I fuck it up
[Chorus] Fuck it up some more I fuck it up, fuck it up Fuck it up some more I fuck it up, fuck it up Fuck it up some more I fuck it up, fuck it up Fuck it up some more I fuck it up, fuck it up Fuck it up some more
[Verse 2] You’re the best I’ve ever had Hope I’m not your worst, but I don’t know, mmm Sorry I’ve dragged you down through every circle Down through my inferno Should’ve cleaned first, mmm, mmm
[Post-Verse] When I drift closer you float further, out And I hate, yeah I hate it It’s like I’m the story’s villain And you are the heroine And I can’t win
[Pre-Chorus] I tried to say I’m sorry but it sounds like it’s your fault And every compliment just sounds like you’re no good at all Yeah I hate to be the reason for you walking out that door But right before I fix it, I fuck it up
[Chorus] Fuck it up some more I fuck it up, fuck it up Fuck it up some more I fuck it up, fuck it up Fuck it up some more I fuck it up, fuck it up Fuck it up some more I fuck it up, fuck it up Fuck it up some more I fuck it up, fuck it up Fuck it up some more I fuck it up, fuck it up Fuck it up some more
My 2 cents –
I can’t help feeling like this song is reading my mind. I often feel like a screw up. Whether I am or not. This one has been stuck in my head lately.
Please, forgive me, I’ve got demons in my head There’s something in the water I don’t like the flavour, I don’t like the taste Searching for nirvana Something that’ll take it all away from me Don’t bother me, my misery It’s holding me Won’t let me speak Please, forgive me, I’ve got demons in my head (in my head) Please, forgive me, I’ve got demons in my head Tryna eat me, tryna feed me lies until I’m dead (’til I’m dead) Please, forgive me, I’ve got demons in my head (in my head) It’s creeping in, it’s gonna get me by the end of the night I’m sinking deeper, still I’m reaching for the end of the light Burning in the lava You can’t go and pray this type of pain away Don’t bother me, my misery It’s holding me Won’t let me speak Please, forgive me, I’ve got demons in my head (in my head) Please, forgive me, I’ve got demons in my head Tryna eat me, tryna feed me lies until I’m dead (’til I’m dead) Please, forgive me, I’ve got demons in my head (oh, head!)I feel like I can’t breathe I feel like I can’t sleep How did I not see? I’m unwell I feel like I can’t breathe I feel like I can’t sleep How did I not see? I’m unwell Please, forgive me, I’ve got demons in my head (in my head) Please, forgive me, I’ve got demons in my head (oh, head!) Please, forgive me, I’ve got demons in my head (in my head) Please, forgive me, I’ve got demons in my head Tryna eat me, tryna feed me lies until I’m dead (’til I’m dead) Please, forgive me, I’ve got demons in my head (oh, head!)In my head Please, forgive me, I’ve got demons in my head (in my head) Please, forgive me, I’ve got demons in my head
My 2 Cents- Ok…. I am behind on Loki. Just got to watch episodes 3 & 4 this weekend. (Me and a couple of friends are watching it together. This song began episode 3 and I just had to look it up. The lyrics feel, much like many of my favorite songs, like someone is watching my life too closely. The best songs always feel like they rip your heart out. You can understand it far better than you really want to. What song tears you apart?
I lost a friend today. He actually passed away on the 7th… But I found out today. He was so bright and compassionate. He would at least once a month send me a digital hug. He was a veteran and a good man. I will miss him.
I normally put poetry on pictures with a copyright notice… This one hurts too much.
Lyrics – [Verse 1] Thought I’d bite my tongue Just this once, maybe twice, but the harder I bite Now it’s drawing blood There’s a trace on my lips, leaves a taste when we kiss Try to cover up All of the lies and all of the lines that I Bottle up To keep you safe and sound
[Pre-Chorus] But echoes of warnings Like whispers of morning, like It creeping through cracks in my memory It’d make me lose my mind
[Chorus] But every time I close my eyes It’s calling in like a siren Threatening to comе alive Unless I pay the pricе, yeah But if my heart is right this time And I can finally bear my secrets Maybe you won’t run and hide But love the monster inside me
[Verse 2] Maybe all the love Is a switch that we flip when we’re losing our grip And it’s close enough Taking good with the pain, go a little insane All we really want Is someone to hold until we grow old And no matter what (No matter) Can’t be scared away
[Pre-Chorus] Echoes of warnings Like whispers of morning, like It creeping through cracks in my memory It’d make me lose my mind
[Chorus] But every time I close my eyes It’s calling in like a siren Threatening to come alive Unless I pay the price, yeah But if my heart is right this time And I can finally bear my secrets Maybe you won’t run and hide But love the monster inside me [Bridge] Beauty in the chaos, all that’s left to save us Now Beauty in the chaos, all that’s left to save us Now Beauty in the chaos, all that’s left to save us Now Echoes of warnings like Beauty in the chaos, all that’s left to save us now Echoes of warnings like Beauty in the chaos, all that’s left to save us now
[Chorus] But every time I close my eyes It’s calling in like a siren Threatening to come alive Unless I pay the price, yeah But every time I close my eyes It’s calling in like a siren Threatening to come alive Unless I pay the price, yeah But if my heart is right this time And I can finally bear my secrets Maybe you won’t run and hide But love the monster inside me
My 2 Cents – I have always fought the stigma of my mental health. I am a survivor. That being said, sometimes the labels are easier to fight than others. Now I am trying to help my teenager fight them. She wants to write horror. She is into the creepy and dark. When she told her therapist that (New therapist) the therapist tried to claim that she was homicidal. She doesn’t want to hurt anyone. She is a gentle soul with a rich imagination. She wants to write dark stories so she is apparently Homicidal. I raised all kinds of hell with the office. The supervisor talked to my daughter and agreed that the therapist was way off base. So I am left with a wonderful beginning writer who is struggling because of labels. Seems to me that the world wants to label madness too easily and the monsters that truly exist are allowed too much leeway. so today at least I think I love the monster inside me and will revel in the beauty in chaos.
Lyrics- “L’il Red Riding Hood” (originally by Sam The Sham And The Pharaohs)
Hey there little red riding hood You sure are looking good You’re everything a big bad wolf could want
Little red riding hood I don’t think little big girls should Go walking in these spooky old woods alone
What big eyes you have The kind of eyes that drive wolves mad Just to see that you don’t get chased I think I oughta walk with you for a ways
What full lips you have They’re sure to lure someone bad So until you get to Grandma’s place I think you oughta walk with me and be safe
Gonna keep my sheep suit on ‘Til I’m sure that you’ve been shown That I can be trusted walking with you alone
Little red riding hood I’d like to hold you if I could But you might think I’m a big bad wolf so I won’t
What a big heart I have The better to love you with Little red riding hood Even bad wolves can be good
I try to keep satisfied Just to walk close by your side Maybe you’ll see things my way ‘Fore we get to Grandma’s place
Little red riding hood You sure are looking good You’re everything a big bad wolf could want
Little red riding hood I don’t think little big girls should Go walking in these spooky old woods alone
What big eyes you have The kind of eyes that drive wolves mad Just to see that you don’t get chased I think I oughta walk with you for a ways
What full lips you have They’re sure to lure someone bad So until you get to Grandma’s place I think you oughta walk with me and be safe
My 2 Cents- I know I have posted the song before. It is a favorite of mine. I felt like it is whimsical enough to bring a smile. I want to create smiles.
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