The Jacqueline stop on the 'My Writing Process' blog tour

“My Writing Process” is a blog tour which takes place every Monday. Through this tour, you will discover an individual author’s writing process based on four simple questions.

Okay, so my post was supposed to go up about a week ago.  The 3 writers I recruited were supposed to put theirs up today.  Oh well, the best laid plans of mice and men, and all that.  Plus I should also throw in, better late than never.

I was invited by author Kris Austen Radcliffe, who I am lucky enough to be assistant to.  We've just recently been working on the release of book no. 3 in her Fate <> Fire <> Shifter <> Dragon series.  Plus, she has the release of book no. 2 in her Quidell Brothers series coming up May 1st.  You can find her post here:

http://krisaustenradcliffe.sixtalonsign.com/2014/03/03/my-writing-process-blog-tour/

So here are my answers to the 4 questions:

1) What am I working on?

Several things.  I have a poem I’m working on to submit to a site.  Have a couple of books I’m working on.  I post stuff on wattpad.  Plus I have a bunch of undeveloped book ideas.

2) How does my work differ from others of its genre?

Because it’s mine.  It has my unique stamp as a writer on it.  I don’t try to copy anyone else’s style or theme or anything. 

3) Why do I write what I do?

Because I’ve always loved science fiction and fantasy, ever since always.  And now I’ve added paranormal to that too, which fits well with the others.

4) How does your writing process work?

I get an idea, I open a word file, and I start typing.  It’s that simple.  I get an idea and I run with it.  If I’m not on the computer, I get pen and paper and start writing. 

To read more in this tour, visit the following:

Shani Bush

http://smbysh.wordpress.com

I am a writer of a rainbow of genres. I have only one published at the moment a poetry short.

Jean Booth

http://jeanbooth.blogspot.com

International author of the Zombie War Trilogy and the Origins of the Supernatural's series.

Georgina Hannan

htttp://authorworld.wordpress.com

I am an IT Consultant and an author from England. In my spare time I write, watch movies and spend time with family.

America used to be the greatest nation on earth

Once upon a time, we were the greatest nation on earth.  We still like to believe that it's true.  But the basic fact is, it's not true anymore.

The things this actor says, they're not popular nor pleasant to hear, but they're the blunt honest truth.  I recognize this actor, and like him, and respect him.  I respect him even for saying the truth.

Hear me people!  They're true!

Today's American society is more vain and superficial than ever before.  Just take a look at what's advertised.

• White teeth
• perfect teeth
• perfect complexion
• perfect makeup
• no wrinkles
• no gray hair
• perfect figure
• just the right clothes
• just the right shoes
• just the right handbag
• you wear the popular cologne
• involved in all the popular things
• involved at all the most trendy places
• and your cell phone is constantly attached to you

That's the checklist of a totally superficial and vain society!  Which most sadly, is what we have become.  

We live in a day and age when it is easier to communicate with people than ever before.  And sadly as well, people have the least to say.

There are those who won't like this video and what it says.

There are those who won't like what I say here.  

But I don't care.

I have the right to say these things.  You know why?

I have an ancestor who fought in the revolutionary war.  This isn't guessing, it's fact.  I had 3 ancestors who fought in the civil war.  I'm related to frontiersman, Kit Carson.  My family being here in this country dates back to the very founding of it. 

So yeah, I have a right to say these things.

These are things that need to be said.

Because I don't want to sit here and watch our country stagnate and die.  

I want to see it claw it's way out of the pit of vanity and apathy that it has fallen into, and strive once again to be the great nation it has been in the past.  

Words like these above should challenge Americans.  Not anger them.  

If you're an American, and these words above anger you, rather than challenge you - then there's something wrong with you.  

Strive to be better America!

Strive to be better world!

Each of you, as individuals, always strive to be better.

My facebook look back video

Thought I would share with you my facebook Look Back video.  I love mine.  I played around with editing it a bit.  Wanted to share hubby's with you, but I never could get the embed code for it.

To learn more about the Look Back 1 minute facebook video, check out this link from the facebook help section:
https://www.facebook.com/help/206982576163229

And now for my video.

Colin Kennaugh performs his song 'Play by the Rules'

Here's a new song from a favorite singer of mine and a good facebook friend also.  If you haven't discovered his music, you are so missing out.

And check out the awesome stained glass window in the background!  Isn't that just amazing!

He's performing his Song 'Play by the Rules' from his forthcoming album 'Life is not always Sugar-Coated' live at The Church of St Lawrence in Winchester Square. Filmed by Jay Mckay of AVS Systems in Winchester.

Meet my friend, Colin Kennaugh

You can meet a lot of neat people online.  One I really enjoy being friends with is Colin Kennaugh.  He lives across the Atlantic from me, but I really enjoy his music.  Here's just one of his videos.  If you want to hear more of his music, check out his youtube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/kennamusic?feature=watch

An excellent tribute to the late Phil Everly

Just wanted to share this.  One thing I love, and have always loved, is music.  Here's an excellent tribute to the late Phil Everly, very well done by Jerry Colbert.

Song puts me in mind of a story, a story based on the song, posted on wattpad, in tribute to the Everly Brothers.  Who are just a couple of Kentucky boys from Central City, Kentucky who made very good; and who have made some excellent music.

Yep, I'll have to write that one.
Later,
--jd--

The Everly Brothers "Til I Kissed You"

Couple of Kentucky boys who made good.  One has passed on, but their music lives on.