Eating My Words: I miss cooking...

Friday, March 23, 2007

I miss cooking...

It has been the busiest week of my life in my house. Lots and lots of kid stuff, plus book signings and classes for me to teach (another book signing tonight at Barnes and Noble at Jefferson Pointe in Fort Wayne, IN, for those nearby to that). We've rarely been home before six or seven at night, so that means lots of drive-thru food.

Not exactly diet friendly :-(. I've maintained though (18 pounds total off). However, I went to Macy's yesterday and got a pair of those Tummy Tuck jeans. I have to say that they are THE BEST jeans ever and totally live up to their promise of shaving a size off your waist and hips. I have no idea HOW they do it or what magic is in the material, only that it works and I love them. They're pricey, but they last and they make you look good ;-) If you have any tummy at all, you HAVE to have them. I now have two pairs, because I went down a size :-). Now that we have a Macy's and they have a good supply, I'll be adding to my jean stack.

Oh, a little good news on my end -- The Bachelor Preferred Pastry (did I already tell you all this?) was a finalist in the Colorado Romance Writers Award of Excellence contest. Winner will be announced in May. Not bad :-) And I updated my website to include some new graphics and reviews, so check it out if you haven't been there in a while. There's also a link on the left side to get Autographed Copies of all my books.

And one more thing for the writers out there -- on my MySpace page, I've started a blog called JumpStart your writing (as if I didn't have enough to do ;-) where I'll be posting information about writing, both inspirational and some how-to. Today's blog post is about writing short stories. If you're interested, pop on by!

Have a great day, and hopefully you have wonderful spring weather where you are!

Shirley

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Tiffany Todd2:23 PM
Yeah! That is so wonderful about the book!!! I must have some of those jeans
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Anonymous12:29 AM
Kudos to the 18 pounds gone and to the finalist status!!! Sounds like you had one of my weeks, I feel good if I get home before 7 myself.
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Shirley7:38 PM
Thanks, both of you! And I'm just counting the days till next week! :-)

Shirley
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Calendar of Appearances

June 19, 2012: POINT OF VIEW: Join New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump in this interactive workshop that will teach you the basics of POV and how to use it effectively! Barnes and Noble Writers Group, Jefferson Pointe Mall, Fort Wayne, IN

June 25, 2012: Where Do I Begin? Thinking of starting a novel? Wondering how to launch that plot? Then take this one-hour intensive webinar and get that book started! http://www.wanaintl.com/craft/

July 11th & 18th at 7-8pm EST (Two Night Webinar) THE BRAINMAP: Editors love books that are character
driven and have layered plots. Learn how to create novels with plots created by the characters themselves, using Shirley Jump’s Brainmap Technique, giving a stronger, more powerful--and more emotional story. If you're stuck in your writing, needing inspiration or just want to learn more about developing characters and developing a multi-layered plot, you'll get the boost you need for this class with New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump! http://www.wanaintl.com/craft

August 21, 2012: Barnes and Noble Writers Group Meeting: PLOT TWISTS SMALL GROUPS: Break into small groups and learn how to twist a plot to create unforeseen events that will have readers on the edge of their seats! Writers will team up to create interesting plot elements for their novel. New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump, with more than published 35 novels to her credit, will help you
learn techniques to power up your plots! Barnes and Noble, Jefferson Pointe Mall, Fort Wayne, IN

One night Webinar: August 22nd, 2012 7-8pm EST THE BASICS OF SCENE AND SEQUEL: Scenes are the
building blocks of your book, and sequels are the glue that bring those scenes together. The trouble is knowing how to create an effective sequel that keeps the pacing and tension running, but also gives the characters and readers a little room to breathe. Learn the best balance of Scene and Sequel and how to use them to easily ramp up the tension and conflict in your novel in this interactive class with New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump. http://www.wanaintl.com/craft

Sept. 3-28, 2012: MONTH-LONG INTENSIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP WRITING COMPELLING SCENES: Are your scenes blah instead of blockbuster? Do they lag in the
middle, or fall flat at the end? In this month-long intensive online class, you'll learn how to create scenes that are unforgettable and powerful. www.margielawson.com/lawson-writers-academy

One Night Webinar Sept. 12, 2012, 7-8 pm EST: PLOTTING WITH PAPER BAGS: Stuck on your plot? Trying to figure out unique twists for your story? This fun, interactive class, using three paper bags, gives you all kinds of ideas to apply to your work. Learn how to interchange setting, character and plot events to create a truly unique story! http://www.wanaintl.com/craft

Two night webinar: Sept 26 & Oct 3, 2012 7-8 pm EST: SHOW ME YOU CAN WRITE, DON’T TELL ME: How many times have you heard this…and not quite known how to do it? Or gotten this comment back in a critique? This most basic of writing concepts can also be one of the most difficult to master in the beginning. Join New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump as she leads an interactive workshop that gives you easy, manageable tips that will have you bringing your fiction to life right away. http://www.wanaintl/com/craft

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4 Cups from Coffee Time Romance! "Shirley Jump weaves a story that hypnotizes from the first page...I love it, absolutely love it...Mack has utter charm and can come work on my house any time. Brilliant writing and sparkling players make Simply The Best number one in my book." -- Cherokee Sanders

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Really Something:
4 1/2 Stars from Romantic Times! "With Jump's trademark comedic touch, readers are treated to a well-crafted story about what it means to come home to face yourself and your past. The main characters are sympathetic and intelligent, and the narrative is consistently smooth and compelling."

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Friday, March 23, 2007

I miss cooking...

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