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rethinking a blog and style of writing

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It’s funny this morning, as I sat on a commuter train into work, I said to myself, its time to up the ante for my blog. I need new material, something inspiring, more informative, an opinion perhaps, thoughts on world news and more to capture a new level of followers. I mean don’t get me wrong, my blog was originally  intended to practice writing, develop the creative aspect of my inner being, since I’ve always been in the corporate world – career wise – I had lost my ability to write creatively.  The funny thing is, my English teachers throughout my schooling, have always suggested I pursue writing, always giving me high marks on all my written material, encouraging me. I shrugged it off at the time, as a young student who had no idea what she wanted to do in life – actually that’s a lie – I knew what I really wanted to do, but never pursued it for one reason and another and another. Fast forward to the early 21st century and blogging was introduced and I …

sometimes you just got to let go

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I’m an easy going person in general, although some may think not. It’s taken a long time for me to realize where I am in life right now, makes me happy and content. What I’ve realized in the process is that, part of the unhappiness we all experience is surrounding ourselves with too many negative or unproductive beings who’d rather complain about anything than make a change or strive for a better life, bringing down everyone else around them. To those I have to say, sometimes you have to just let them go – painful or not.

second guessing yourself

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I think we all spend a good amount of time in our lives second-guessing a decision or two about most anything and everything we do. I’ve done it many times over the years, but never so much on this particular trip to Europe. Maybe it’s just I’m experiencing a bit of soul-searching lately, but whatever the reason, I find myself privately thinking about things, feeling very sad inside. Slowly, a few chapters in my life are coming to a close and although I feel I have a bright future ahead of myself as a novelist, I do think the dreams of living abroad are coming to an end.  Maybe it’s best, maybe not, but this trip has helped me realize, I am in life where I want to be, and moving  across the globe  or the pond is probably not the best idea, especially when there is so much to consider. I can spend a few more days writing about this trip and sharing photos of what I’ve seen here and there, but  I think …

regal decor – inspired by my travels

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As I learn more about Scotland, and touch up again on the history of the royal families and the country’s connection with England, France, Canada and more, I imagine how regal the decor was, in the homes of the royalty, dukes and lords;  falling in love mostly with the brilliant colors and  different patterns put together to create esthetically pleasing ambiance.  With that inspiration, I have found some modern takes from here on the regal decor from centuries ago, which I can see adding to any home, if you are into that sort of thing.  

piazza navona – my first novel in review

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The past six months I’ve published, marketed, advertised, revised, played agent, negotiator and more to get my first novel Piazza Navona off the ground. E-book first of course, released November 2013 and in exactly one week, I will have the books available in print. Very exciting of course.  The best part of this process, with lots of downfalls and obstacles, I managed to get the book reviewed by a professional review company and received five out of five stars. I figured I’d share the reviews with you all, since I cannot contain my excitement: Anne-Marie Reynolds for Reader’s Favorite – 5 star rating Piazza Navona had me laughing, crying, and cringing – not at the book itself but at some of the things that happened. Knowing how hard it is to get a first novel off the ground, I applaud M.L. Kilian for succeeding with this one. The characters fit the story line a treat and everything blends together in a mix of romance, sadness, and laughter, a real uplifting voyage of discovery. I can’t wait for …

valentine’s day movie picks for 2014

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Every year I compile a list of films I’d love to curl up on the couch and watch on Valentine’s Day (well sometimes even any day) with a bottle of bubbly and chocolate covers strawberries, or apricots, or almonds, or raisins) whatever I crave.  The day, although a celebration of love, is not as meaningful, the older you get and it’s probably best, because the pressure is off and you and your loved one, can be simply content with just being together. Anyway, here are the films for 2014:

take a pause and nod, but only if you agree

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The month of February is in full swing, almost or maybe, the weather is horrible in some places, and weird in others, bad news is all around us and the bus is always late. Traffic is awful for those who drive and there is a list a mile long of things to do, dancing around not so gracefully in your head. Breathe, remember to breathe. You expiring doesn’t help, especially if you are scheduled to pick up the children from after school. 🙂 You get the point. In light of the busy, the hurried, the crazy and the distressed, I wish you to at  pause and nod, promising to find humor  any way you can, if only for a few seconds out of your day. It really works: {photo source: click here}