I wish you and yours all the joy, luck, blessings and best wishes for a safe and Happy Festive Season.
May 2009 be one of happiness, health and prosperity.
Love
Elvina
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008
How Times Flies (as usual)
Another few weeks have flown past in the blink of an eye.
The Angel revisions are going slowly – very slowly – as the back is still playing up and it’s hard to be creative through the pain.
Yesterday, I had a wonderful lunch with some writing buddies, celebrating birthdays past (including mine) and Christmas to come. Hours passed in seconds, with lots of gasbagging, food, laughs and presents.
Today I had some down time, watching episodes of the USA sitcom “Pushing Daisies” which is a fabulous romantic dark comedy.
I also did some chores including wrapping Christmas presents for the tree going up tomorrow. It’s bad luck to put up the tree before the 1st December, so I won’t go against tradition.
And Lord, it’s only less than four weeks to Christmas. Where did the year go? And what happened to all those things I wanted to get done?
Oh well, there’s always next year – which will be here before we know it.
If I’m quiet in the next few weeks, it’s because I want to get a certain Angel polished and off to the New York publisher who requested it.
Bye for now.
Elvina
The Angel revisions are going slowly – very slowly – as the back is still playing up and it’s hard to be creative through the pain.
Yesterday, I had a wonderful lunch with some writing buddies, celebrating birthdays past (including mine) and Christmas to come. Hours passed in seconds, with lots of gasbagging, food, laughs and presents.
Today I had some down time, watching episodes of the USA sitcom “Pushing Daisies” which is a fabulous romantic dark comedy.
I also did some chores including wrapping Christmas presents for the tree going up tomorrow. It’s bad luck to put up the tree before the 1st December, so I won’t go against tradition.
And Lord, it’s only less than four weeks to Christmas. Where did the year go? And what happened to all those things I wanted to get done?
Oh well, there’s always next year – which will be here before we know it.
If I’m quiet in the next few weeks, it’s because I want to get a certain Angel polished and off to the New York publisher who requested it.
Bye for now.
Elvina
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Plugging Away
Hi Everyone,
Well, I did it. The revisions on “The Tycoon” were finished this week and the manuscript sent off to New York.
Now the waiting game…
In the meantime, I have lots to do. Need to get back into revisions for “An Angel’s Embrace” and prepare for Christmas – FIVE weeks away. I am SO not ready for it. Bah Humbug.
Today was a productive day spent with the wonderful ladies at the Melbourne Romance Writers Guild (MRWG). Lots of chatter, laughter and chocolate. Great motivation to get back to writing tomorrow.
But tonight I rest…what a busy weekend.
That’s all for now.
Elvina
Well, I did it. The revisions on “The Tycoon” were finished this week and the manuscript sent off to New York.
Now the waiting game…
In the meantime, I have lots to do. Need to get back into revisions for “An Angel’s Embrace” and prepare for Christmas – FIVE weeks away. I am SO not ready for it. Bah Humbug.
Today was a productive day spent with the wonderful ladies at the Melbourne Romance Writers Guild (MRWG). Lots of chatter, laughter and chocolate. Great motivation to get back to writing tomorrow.
But tonight I rest…what a busy weekend.
That’s all for now.
Elvina
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
A Quick Update
Hi All,
Just a quick note to update you on news.
Getting back to life after my back and leg played up, meaning two weeks in bed resting. The only good thing about that was I had hours to finish revisions on “The Tycoon’s Toughest Adversary.”
And it’s finished. Doing a final read-through and the manuscript will be mailed next week.
Still taking things easy as the back slowly gets better. Returned to work yesterday and it’s been tiring but what can you do? The bills still need to be paid, etc.
Anyway, next on the cards are the revisions on “An Angel’s Embrace.”
Will post photos of my birthday celebrations when I can, including the wonderful surprise party given by Josie, Serena and Margaret on Tuesday. A fabulous day spent with some truly beautiful and special friends.
That’s it for now.
Elvina
Just a quick note to update you on news.
Getting back to life after my back and leg played up, meaning two weeks in bed resting. The only good thing about that was I had hours to finish revisions on “The Tycoon’s Toughest Adversary.”
And it’s finished. Doing a final read-through and the manuscript will be mailed next week.
Still taking things easy as the back slowly gets better. Returned to work yesterday and it’s been tiring but what can you do? The bills still need to be paid, etc.
Anyway, next on the cards are the revisions on “An Angel’s Embrace.”
Will post photos of my birthday celebrations when I can, including the wonderful surprise party given by Josie, Serena and Margaret on Tuesday. A fabulous day spent with some truly beautiful and special friends.
That’s it for now.
Elvina
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Party Time AKA Hitting the Big 4-0
It’s been a busy few weeks, writing wise and life wise.
And yesterday was party time with my 40th birthday.
I hadn’t planned anything (I don’t like parties) but ended up having the most perfect day.
I arrived at work to find my office filled with helium balloons. My sister Joanne (who works with me) had made it up and it looked fabulous. Will post photos asap.
The best bit was the special basket balloon she made for me. I want to go hot air ballooning as a 40th celebration and Jo made a smiley face balloon above a basket with a person in it. The card she gave me was beautiful and the little person in the basket had some money in it to add to my balloon trip fund.
The day only got better.
A manager bought me lunch.
There was a yummy coffee walnut birthday cake for afternoon tea with a big card signed by all staff; and
The Managing Director gave me a beautiful Swarovski crystal owl to add to my ever-growing owl collection (over 200 at last count). Truly gorgeous.
Last night, the family came over for a celebratory dinner which topped a perfect birthday for me.
Today was more celebrations, but now, back to reality.
Back to revisions and life in general.
Bye for now.
Elvina
And yesterday was party time with my 40th birthday.
I hadn’t planned anything (I don’t like parties) but ended up having the most perfect day.
I arrived at work to find my office filled with helium balloons. My sister Joanne (who works with me) had made it up and it looked fabulous. Will post photos asap.
The best bit was the special basket balloon she made for me. I want to go hot air ballooning as a 40th celebration and Jo made a smiley face balloon above a basket with a person in it. The card she gave me was beautiful and the little person in the basket had some money in it to add to my balloon trip fund.
The day only got better.
A manager bought me lunch.
There was a yummy coffee walnut birthday cake for afternoon tea with a big card signed by all staff; and
The Managing Director gave me a beautiful Swarovski crystal owl to add to my ever-growing owl collection (over 200 at last count). Truly gorgeous.
Last night, the family came over for a celebratory dinner which topped a perfect birthday for me.
Today was more celebrations, but now, back to reality.
Back to revisions and life in general.
Bye for now.
Elvina
Monday, September 15, 2008
Trying to Catch My Breath
Wow – where has two weeks gone?
Trying to catch my breath and it’s not just because of this blasted cold I have. Or because I’ve been running around doing errands for my poor mum, Celine, who’s in hospital with pneumonia. Get better soon, mum!
Revisions on “An Angel’s Embrace” are underway and I entered a USA competition with the revamped first chapter. Will hear late October if the judges loved or hated it.
Very pleased to report that the very talented Margaret Midwood has finished her revisions and sent them off to the HM&B UK office.
My gorgeous niece, Zahra, turned ONE (where did the year go?) on Friday.
Here are some photos of the little miss enjoying her party.
Isn't she just gorgeous!
Finally, very happy to report that tonight I received a request from Silhouette Desire for the FULL manuscript of “The Tycoon’s Toughest Adversary.” YAY!!
Will be giving it a quick read-through/revise, then it’s off to hopefully it’s new home. Yes, please!
So if you don’t hear from me (apart from the occasional scream of insanity), I’ll be deep in revising mode for the Desire AND the Angel book.
That’s it for now.
Elvina
Trying to catch my breath and it’s not just because of this blasted cold I have. Or because I’ve been running around doing errands for my poor mum, Celine, who’s in hospital with pneumonia. Get better soon, mum!
Revisions on “An Angel’s Embrace” are underway and I entered a USA competition with the revamped first chapter. Will hear late October if the judges loved or hated it.
Very pleased to report that the very talented Margaret Midwood has finished her revisions and sent them off to the HM&B UK office.
My gorgeous niece, Zahra, turned ONE (where did the year go?) on Friday.
Here are some photos of the little miss enjoying her party.
Isn't she just gorgeous!
Finally, very happy to report that tonight I received a request from Silhouette Desire for the FULL manuscript of “The Tycoon’s Toughest Adversary.” YAY!!
Will be giving it a quick read-through/revise, then it’s off to hopefully it’s new home. Yes, please!
So if you don’t hear from me (apart from the occasional scream of insanity), I’ll be deep in revising mode for the Desire AND the Angel book.
That’s it for now.
Elvina
Monday, September 1, 2008
Spring has sprung!
Arrrhhhhhh…another month. And it’s spring. And it’s only 4 months until Christmas. Arrhhhh!
Deep breaths…deep breaths.
I’ve been busy, working on “An Angel’s Embrace.” Hoping to finish it in the next few weeks and email the book off to the USA with a cyber hug & kiss for good luck.
In the meantime, I’m also helping a very, VERY talented friend get her revisions finished and her book back to Harlequin Mills & Boon UK office. Go Margaret! I have everything crossed for you.
And in between that, there’s the normal boring stuff of work, cooking, cleaning, washing, dieting and exercising (the last two I’ve been very slack with over the past months).
Bye for now.
Elvina
Deep breaths…deep breaths.
I’ve been busy, working on “An Angel’s Embrace.” Hoping to finish it in the next few weeks and email the book off to the USA with a cyber hug & kiss for good luck.
In the meantime, I’m also helping a very, VERY talented friend get her revisions finished and her book back to Harlequin Mills & Boon UK office. Go Margaret! I have everything crossed for you.
And in between that, there’s the normal boring stuff of work, cooking, cleaning, washing, dieting and exercising (the last two I’ve been very slack with over the past months).
Bye for now.
Elvina
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