Fibromyalgia and Me

As some of you may know, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia some months ago after suffering for years with pain and fatigue and not knowing what it was. It took me forever to get a doctor to take me serious and send me to a specialist, but it finally happened.

I'm linking this article from Chatelaine magazine because I think it's excellent in telling what it's like to have this disease: link

The way I feel varies from day to day, but usually I feel the best in the mornings and by two in the evening it starts to go downhill as the pain sets in along with the fatigue. At that time on days off I usually end up in bed for the rest of the day and night only getting up to use the bathroom or eat and drink.

The pain is a constant thing at that point. All my muscles and joints along with my skin feels tender and it actually hurts to move or be touched when it's really bad. At this point my face and scalp hurts and I find it hard to bend my fingers.

I do take Cymbalta for the pain, but it's touch and go though I do think it helps at times.

I think there is a stigma that comes along with having this. People look at you like you're crazy and they seem to think it can't be as bad as you say it is. So that's really annoying.

I do manage to work full-time. I get through the days the best I can. I wouldn't want to stop working. It really does keep me going along with writing when I can. Though my productivity writing wise has been way down.

If you are a sufferer, you are not alone. Remember that.

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Writing and Stuff

It's been a long time since I posted on here. So, I decided to update everyone on what I have been doing.

First, I got a new job which I actually like. It's full-time and takes up a lot of my time. That and on my off days I usually run errands and try my best to keep up on everyday life.

As some of you may know, I am an insulin dependent diabetic. I have had my troubles with it, but things have improved. I was also diagnosed with fibromyalgia which for the longest time I did not know what was wrong with me. Finally I am now on a medication to help with the pain that comes along with it which can be extreme some days.

Writing wise I have not been doing much. I have a novelette coming out with Evernight Publishing this month. It's m/m with a dark theme. Other than that I have some things I am working on when I can.

For the blog/website, I plan on having more contests. I have an overflow of books in my collection and I plan on offering some of these up very soon. So follow me if you want to know when this happens. I am on Facebook and Twitter.

As for my release with Evernight, I will post more info when it comes to me.


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Hope for Pulse Anthology

A while back MLR Press put out a call for a charity anthology to benefit Equality Florida to benefit the victims and their families of this horrific tragedy. I wanted to be a part of it so I submitted a story to them. If you can purchase a copy that would be great. All monies are going to Equality Florida as I said above.


The anthology is filled with many great stories by some excellent authors. It's available in e book and paperback from Amazon, All Romance, direct from the publisher, and Bookstrand. I'll list the buy links below.


Blurb:

Hate Will Never Win

From the ashes of tragedy, hope will survive. When faced with hate, love will survive. The constant balance of positive and negative is something that lives in all of us.

This group of authors has generously donated their time and talent to help us focus on the positive and not the negative-- endeavoring to give some strength and hope to those that remain.


Always Look for the Helpers by Jacey Mills

Loving Leonardo by Rose Anderson

Soar Spot by Allison Wonderland

Out of the Shadows by Megan Linden

Compassion Knows No Color by Nina Schultz

Contact Theory by Victoria Zagar

The Late Show by Lisabet Sarai

The End of My Rope by Mark C. Wade

A Second Chance by Pelaam

Building Us by Lynn Townsend

Free to be Me by Stephani Hecht

Wait by A. Sangrey Black

His Eternal Alexander by S.A.Garcia

Manaa-olana by Neil S. Plakcy

The Slide Home by Jena Wade

Choices by Simone Anderson

A New World by Xondra Day

More by Barry Brennessel

All the proceeds from this anthology are being donated to Equality Florida to assist in their efforts to help those that survived this tragedy.

Buy Links:

Amazon

Bookstrand

All Romance

MLR Press

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A Giveaway!

It's been forever since I have updated this blog, so I'm doing a giveaway! Yay!


I'm giving away 2 e copies of the Executive Assistant Anthology(Manlove Edition)! All you have to do is leave a comment along with your email address to be entered in the draw which will conclude in a week.


This antho is available on all fine etailers of e books online and in print on Amazon!


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A Hot Cowboy's Kiss In Winter Cover Art

I have the cover art for the next installment in my Opposites Series with Siren Publishing, and I love it. For those who have been reading the series, this is Jesse's story. Look for it Feb 13th!

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Another Year Over

So 2015 is almost over and I am sad  to say that I won't be sorry to see this year end. It hasn't been a good one for me. 

My health hasn't been good as some of you may know. First I have major back issues, I am diabetic and now on insulin which has been a struggle, and I am being investigated for other things since I suffer from chronic pain all over my body.

I have hardly worked during the last year and I don't have sick benefits either. I also suffer from depression which has worsened since all of this has taken place. Yup, 2015 has NOT been a good year.

On a up note I am thankful to have a truly wonderful husband who I absolutely love and adore. His support has been unbelievable. He is always there for me. There is also my family who have also been a great support.

Writing wise it has been an okay year. My output hasn't been that great, but I have been please with what I have had published. My sales have not been what I would like for them to have been, but that just a part of the business.

For the readers who do buy my stuff, I truly thanks you. I hope you get some joy and pleasure reading about my characters and their situations. It really does me a lot to me to know that people like reading what I write.

What's next? I hope to write more of course. I am also expanding to other genres besides erotic romance and mm and menage. I plan on trying my hand again at historicals and paranormal romance. And I am taking an active role in trying to improve my health.

I wish you all a great Christmas/Holiday Season and a wonderful New Year filled with joy!

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Jax's Cowboy Hero Giveaway

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I'm giving away 4 e copies of Jax's Cowboy Hero in hopes of getting a couple of reviews. It's not a must if you win a copy, but I always appreciate honest feedback. All you need to do is leave a comment along with your email address for contact purposes. I will chose winners by random number placement in one week. Good luck! 

Comments at times are moderated to cut down on spam.

Below is the blurb:

Jax Hogan's life is turned upside down after receiving a call from his estranged brother asking him to return to the ranch he'd once called home to see to their ailing mother who suffers from Alzheimer's. He's hesitant since he ran away as a teen after facing years of abuse at his dad's hands. But his dad is now dead and after much thought, he decides it's in his best interest to return home to face and confront the scars of his past.

Wesley Saunders is the man in charge. He manages the ranch efficiently, but when it comes to his personal life, things are perpetually in disarray. The rough and tumble cowboy has had one nightstands, but never anything more until the cute and sexy Jax steps into his world, shaking it to the core.

After a big loss jars them all, Jax decides to return to his old life back in the city leaving Wesley behind. It feels like the right thing to do at the time, but is it? 

When love comes knocking on his door literally, Jax is forced to make a big decision. Will he make the right one or is he destined to be alone for the rest of his 

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