Tuesday, October 13, 2009
My Apologies to my Posters on this Blog
I somehow deleted all the kind comments left for me to preview before posting and I cannot find them. But to the people who posted the advice, the "hang-in-theres" and such, thank you from the bottom of my heart! It can be so discouraging. WE know, right?!
More Nice Comments from Editors, but Still NO SALE!
When other authors told me it is a huge waiting game, they weren't kidding! In keeping with my positivity outlook month, ...
If you are in a similar situation (looking for an agent/editor/publisher, etc.), stay positive, the economy is messing a lot of things up as the publishing houses are focusing on their authors they KNOW will make them money, taking less risks on the newbies.
Never give up. If you really are a writer, you can't give up anyway. Right? I want my fellow writers to know that there is hope (probably more hope once this economic crisis is over) but hope none-the-less.
If you are in a similar situation (looking for an agent/editor/publisher, etc.), stay positive, the economy is messing a lot of things up as the publishing houses are focusing on their authors they KNOW will make them money, taking less risks on the newbies.
Never give up. If you really are a writer, you can't give up anyway. Right? I want my fellow writers to know that there is hope (probably more hope once this economic crisis is over) but hope none-the-less.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Fingers Still Crossed...
This is my positive post for the week. I decided that despite the fact that the sale has not happened as quickly as I would have liked, it will happen. The hard part is the waiting, any of you out there, awaiting a response from a would-be (fingerscrossed) agent/editor or publisher know exactly what I am talking about. The best thing to do is stay busy.
It is hard to remain sane while awaiting my future...I did so much want to write books and not have to go back to a "real guy job" - but we must do what we must do, especially with little ones, and teen ones who eat a lot.
For this week, I shall focus on good things happening.
It is hard to remain sane while awaiting my future...I did so much want to write books and not have to go back to a "real guy job" - but we must do what we must do, especially with little ones, and teen ones who eat a lot.
For this week, I shall focus on good things happening.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
A FEW WORDS ON DEMONS…
Unlike ghosts, demons have never been human nor have they walked on this earth. They are not beings of this reality but sometimes they are brought into our reality. This can only happen if they are invited in (e.g. Ouija Boards). FYI, Ouija Boards – they're no-nos okay? Promise me! There are other ways too, and I am just learning myself (see previous post about descending into the darkness) so I'm not the right person to provide guidance in any way, shape or form. My advice would be to leave all such things alone. Or at least educate yourself enough so that you are protected against those that would do you harm.
As for demons, their one single goal…to ruin humanity, one soul at a time.
Do not confuse them with ghosts. Ghosts were once people like me and you. That is not to say they are all nice, mean people suck in life and generally they suck in death too. But even a grouchy ghost does NOT a demon make.
Ghosts and demons are two different things altogether. Demons are always to be feared because they can do serious damage both physically and psychologically. Signs you've encountered a demon are explored in Children of the Damned, the 1st book of my Fallen Angels Saga, because unfortunately, based on my main character's genetic heritage (both of her parents were part of those randy angels that decided the humans on earth looked pretty darn good and went down to join them). See Genesis 6:4 in the Bible (it's really in there!) Needless to say, that caused a plethora of problems, but especially for my main character because the demons know her and she's a target.
In the real world outside of books, outside of my books, there are ways to tell when you've encountered an evil spirit or a demon. You'll be overwhelmed by horrible smells and the worst part, that spooky-ass, guttural growling sounds that generally occur after LIGHTSOUT! and most often emanate somewhere close enough to your bed that you're too afraid to get up and go running into mom and dad's room.
In John Michael Greer's book called Monsters, he explains that "demonic hauntings happen in places that have been used for the regular practice of evil magic. Blood sacrifice, in particular, draws demons the way a dead sheep draws flies. Once the energies of a place have been corrupted by this sort of activity, it can take a good deal of very hard work to cleanse them again. Until the link is broken, demonic entities will tend to manifest in the area, and vulnerable people who spend any amount of time there will be at risk."
A demon's job is to break down a person's free will in order to make way for possession—they want to live vicariously IN you. They are shapeshifters and can take on any form they wish to suit the situation. Problems have begun to arise and these sorts of experiences are shifting to the forefront of our modern world thanks to the influx (generated by interest) of ghost hunters and shows about hauntings. Though the majority of ghost hunters, in my opinion, are doing a great service for those in need of help, it is important that they know what they might encounter and be prepared for the fight that will most assuredly ensue should they come across entities of the negative sort. Not to mention, it's not at all uncommon for those of you who encounter a demon/s in allegedly haunted locations, to inadvertently bring them home with you. I understand that people need help, but very few people can help with demonic-type cases, and unless you have been called to work with demons, you can never work with them. Leave them alone. And as soon as you are sure you are in the presence of one of these monsters, remember the most famous line from the movie, Amityville Horror: "GET OUT!!!"
More history, more stories, more spooky adventures will be going down in Spirits of the Dead, the second book in my Fallen Angels Saga. But for now, this sort of a "teaser" must suffice as I need to get to work – this book wont write itself. As I mentioned before, I will check in now and then, but not on such a regular basis as I need to produce now. When I write a book, I tend to get completely lost in it until I reach the conclusion, but if you have any questions or anything you need to ask, if I have an answer, I will be most happy to help, share or point you in the right direction.
For me, my inspiration now turns to all of YOU. And I promise to work as hard as humanly possible to give you something great, something you will enjoy reading, and if I do my job well, something that will make you want to leave your lights on when you go to bed at night.
As for demons, their one single goal…to ruin humanity, one soul at a time.
Do not confuse them with ghosts. Ghosts were once people like me and you. That is not to say they are all nice, mean people suck in life and generally they suck in death too. But even a grouchy ghost does NOT a demon make.
Ghosts and demons are two different things altogether. Demons are always to be feared because they can do serious damage both physically and psychologically. Signs you've encountered a demon are explored in Children of the Damned, the 1st book of my Fallen Angels Saga, because unfortunately, based on my main character's genetic heritage (both of her parents were part of those randy angels that decided the humans on earth looked pretty darn good and went down to join them). See Genesis 6:4 in the Bible (it's really in there!) Needless to say, that caused a plethora of problems, but especially for my main character because the demons know her and she's a target.
In the real world outside of books, outside of my books, there are ways to tell when you've encountered an evil spirit or a demon. You'll be overwhelmed by horrible smells and the worst part, that spooky-ass, guttural growling sounds that generally occur after LIGHTSOUT! and most often emanate somewhere close enough to your bed that you're too afraid to get up and go running into mom and dad's room.
In John Michael Greer's book called Monsters, he explains that "demonic hauntings happen in places that have been used for the regular practice of evil magic. Blood sacrifice, in particular, draws demons the way a dead sheep draws flies. Once the energies of a place have been corrupted by this sort of activity, it can take a good deal of very hard work to cleanse them again. Until the link is broken, demonic entities will tend to manifest in the area, and vulnerable people who spend any amount of time there will be at risk."
A demon's job is to break down a person's free will in order to make way for possession—they want to live vicariously IN you. They are shapeshifters and can take on any form they wish to suit the situation. Problems have begun to arise and these sorts of experiences are shifting to the forefront of our modern world thanks to the influx (generated by interest) of ghost hunters and shows about hauntings. Though the majority of ghost hunters, in my opinion, are doing a great service for those in need of help, it is important that they know what they might encounter and be prepared for the fight that will most assuredly ensue should they come across entities of the negative sort. Not to mention, it's not at all uncommon for those of you who encounter a demon/s in allegedly haunted locations, to inadvertently bring them home with you. I understand that people need help, but very few people can help with demonic-type cases, and unless you have been called to work with demons, you can never work with them. Leave them alone. And as soon as you are sure you are in the presence of one of these monsters, remember the most famous line from the movie, Amityville Horror: "GET OUT!!!"
More history, more stories, more spooky adventures will be going down in Spirits of the Dead, the second book in my Fallen Angels Saga. But for now, this sort of a "teaser" must suffice as I need to get to work – this book wont write itself. As I mentioned before, I will check in now and then, but not on such a regular basis as I need to produce now. When I write a book, I tend to get completely lost in it until I reach the conclusion, but if you have any questions or anything you need to ask, if I have an answer, I will be most happy to help, share or point you in the right direction.
For me, my inspiration now turns to all of YOU. And I promise to work as hard as humanly possible to give you something great, something you will enjoy reading, and if I do my job well, something that will make you want to leave your lights on when you go to bed at night.
Book 2 has Begun but I Shall Pop in Here and There to Say "Hello" – and Status Updates of Course will be Forthcoming (I hope!)
Just like anyone else who works for a living, writers have deadlines. In fact, it did not take more than a couple weeks of writing full-time instead of going out to work that I realized "hey, this is like a real-guy job" – and it is. But as far as jobs go…ya know? I can't stop this writing thing anyway. I've always said that writing picked me, it stuck its quill into the right side of my brain at a very young age and like an addict, if I ever went too long without writing something, or thinking up a new story to write at another time, I felt uneasy. Uncomfortable, anxious and moody. I don't write because I want to write, I write because I HAVE to write. Now here's some crazy to sell ya, if I were to know without a doubt I would NEVER be paid a cent for anything that I wrote (of course that is always a real possibility in this field) still, still, I will write. Alas…Evermore…and all that crap.
But now I have to get serious, so this is a good-bye of sorts – but not for long and I will be checking back in. And of course when I get the wonderful news that keeps me from eating, sleeping, acting like a regular human (I know that's terribly subjective) but when the REAL LIVE BOOK SALE COMES, you guys will know about it ASAP.
I have put up some info about me, so that when the book comes out at least there will be a few of you out there who can say "oh…yeah…her" – and then please buy my book PLEASE!
Like I said before, I've started the second book in the Fallen Angels Saga, Spirits of the Dead. I did not realize how far into darkness the research would take me. Although you must be thinking "you are writing about demons, what did you expect?" Trust me, it's dark. In order to convey something in your writing, you need to understand as well as the people who write the books about it. So when it came to demons, which do make more of an appearance in the second book in this series, I was confronted with some truths, some wisdom and more than a truckload of warnings. I think I am going to do a separate post about DEMONS because it deserves its own space.
But now I have to get serious, so this is a good-bye of sorts – but not for long and I will be checking back in. And of course when I get the wonderful news that keeps me from eating, sleeping, acting like a regular human (I know that's terribly subjective) but when the REAL LIVE BOOK SALE COMES, you guys will know about it ASAP.
I have put up some info about me, so that when the book comes out at least there will be a few of you out there who can say "oh…yeah…her" – and then please buy my book PLEASE!
Like I said before, I've started the second book in the Fallen Angels Saga, Spirits of the Dead. I did not realize how far into darkness the research would take me. Although you must be thinking "you are writing about demons, what did you expect?" Trust me, it's dark. In order to convey something in your writing, you need to understand as well as the people who write the books about it. So when it came to demons, which do make more of an appearance in the second book in this series, I was confronted with some truths, some wisdom and more than a truckload of warnings. I think I am going to do a separate post about DEMONS because it deserves its own space.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Links - King Solomon, Sorcerer and Commander of Demons
Testament of Solomon
"1. Testament of Solomon, son of David, who was king in Jerusalem, and mastered and controlled all spirits of the air, on the earth, and under the earth. By means of them also he wrought all the transcendent works of the Temple. Telling also of the authorities they wield against men, and by what angels these demons are brought to naught."
"5. And it came about through my prayer that grace was given to me from the Lord Sabaoth by Michael his archangel. [He brought me] a little ring, having a seal consisting of an engraved stone, and said to me: "Take, O Solomon, king, son of David, the gift which the Lord God has sent thee, the highest Sabaoth. With it thou shalt lock up all demons of the earth, male and female; and with their help thou shalt build up Jerusalem. [But] thou [must] wear this seal of God."
http://www.esotericarchives.com/solomon/testamen.htm
"1. Testament of Solomon, son of David, who was king in Jerusalem, and mastered and controlled all spirits of the air, on the earth, and under the earth. By means of them also he wrought all the transcendent works of the Temple. Telling also of the authorities they wield against men, and by what angels these demons are brought to naught."
"5. And it came about through my prayer that grace was given to me from the Lord Sabaoth by Michael his archangel. [He brought me] a little ring, having a seal consisting of an engraved stone, and said to me: "Take, O Solomon, king, son of David, the gift which the Lord God has sent thee, the highest Sabaoth. With it thou shalt lock up all demons of the earth, male and female; and with their help thou shalt build up Jerusalem. [But] thou [must] wear this seal of God."
http://www.esotericarchives.com/solomon/testamen.htm
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