tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-131368042024-03-07T19:41:28.814-05:00Diane's Writing JourneyCome share my journey as I try to unblock the writer within.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-8260013098098870432007-06-26T09:28:00.000-04:002007-06-26T09:55:24.981-04:00I'm Back!!I know, I know its been a while, but I'm back now. I promise to blog a little more frequently now. I'm getting back into my writing full force so hopefully something will be ready to send out soon. In the mean time I've been tagged by Tawny Taylor. (<a href="http://tawnytaylor.blogspot.com/">http://tawnytaylor.blogspot.com/</a> )So for now here it goes.<br /><br /><br /><br />Here are the rules:A. Each player lists 8 facts/habits about themselves.<br /><br />B. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning before those facts/habits are listed.<br /><br />C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 8 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.<br /><br /><br /><br />1. I've always wanted to sing in commercials<br /><br />2. I am an extremely picky eater. I usually go by looks (worst than a kid)<br /><br />3. I can watch all the murder shows and watch live operations, but bugs freak me out.<br /><br />4. If I can move anywhere in the world it would be Aruba. I love it there.<br /><br />5. I can eat a full meal with desert and still have room for shrimps. (my favorite food.<br /><br />6. When I was young, my mother always bought me blue sweaters, so now I refuse to buy a blue sweater.<br /><br />7. I want to ride (okay, maybe more than just ride) on the back of a moving fire truck.<br /><br />8. I'm scared of dogs, it doesn't matter how small they are.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Okay, now who to tag?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amandabrice.blogspot.com/">amanda</a> , <a href="http://www.diamondstaylor.blogspot.com/">sherice</a>, <a href="http://www.selacarsen.blogspot.com/">sela</a>, <a href="http://alessiabrio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">alessiabrio</a>, <a href="http://natasha-moore.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">natasha-moore</a>, <a href="http://moragmckendrickpippin.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">moragmckendrickpippin</a>, <a href="http://juliescott.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">juliescott</a>,<br /><a href="http://amandacarrell.com/blog" target="_blank">amandacarrell</a>DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1161873294313884052006-10-26T10:33:00.000-04:002006-10-26T10:35:23.553-04:00Check out this hot read!<span style="font-size:100%;">Deidre Knight Cranks up the Heat in Her Latest Installment in the Parallel Series: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0451219651/ref=cm_arms_pdp_dp/002-1133207-6026438?ie=UTF8">PARALLEL HEAT</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><p align="center"><img src="http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/0451219651.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_V37901914_.jpg" /></p><em>“Intelligent characters, hot romance and breathtaking adventure with epic feel—exactly what I want to read!”</em> - Susan Grant, New York Times bestselling author<br /><br /><br /><br /><em>“A fantastic and riveting new voice in paranormal fiction.”</em> -Karen Marie Moning, New York Times bestselling author of Spell of the Highlander<br /><br /><br /><br /><em>“At times humorous, at others heart-wrenching, but always compelling, Deidre Knight offers readers a fresh, wonderfully creative glimpse at the complexity of human decisions. What a page-turner!”</em> - Gena Showalter, Author of Playing with Fire<br /><br /><br /><br />In the unforgettable, alternate world of Parallel Heat, two enemies are bound by betrayal, vengeance—and forbidden passion.<br /><br /><br /><br />Warrior and royal guardian Marco McKinley has been assigned a vital mission on Earth, where a war between human fighters and otherworldly soldiers is rising in the far reaches of Wyoming. But he's also been warned about twists of fate yet to come-ones that will transform him into the enemy of his own people and appoint him the personal protector of beautiful soldier Thea Haven.<br /><br /><br /><br />Little do Marco and Thea know, but they have met before in an alternate universe, and they are bound by betrayal and vengeance. Now, on a world at the brink of destruction, forbidden passion ignites—but will the destiny Marco has glimpsed unfold a second time?<br /><br /><br /><br />Sign up for Deidre’s newsletter and be eligible to win a $50 Amazon gift certificate, signed copies of her books, and plenty of other goodies! Just <a href="http://www.deidreknightbooks.com/newsletter_signup.html">click here. </a><br /><br /><br /><br />Check out the book that launched the series, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Parallel-Attraction-Eclipse-Deidre-Knight/dp/0451218116/sr=1-2/qid=1161827788/ref=sr_1_2/002-1133207-6026438?ie=UTF8&s=books">PARALLEL ATTRACTION</a> or order your copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0451219651/ref=cm_arms_pdp_dp/002-1133207-6026438?ie=UTF8">PARALLEL HEAT</a> today! And coming in April, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/045122096X/ref=cm_plog_item_link/002-1133207-6026438?ie=UTF8">PARALLEL SEDUCTION</a>.</span><br /><br /></span>DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1154518661063916092006-08-02T07:32:00.000-04:002006-08-02T07:37:41.076-04:00A Great Time Was Had By AllI attended my first RWA conference and I have to tell you how great it was. First I must admit, meeting all of my fellow Divas (from romancedivas.com) was wonderful. I think it made a big difference in my experience. And of course hanging out with one of my crit partners Dani. We went everywhere together and had so much fun. I also had the pleasure of meeting my other crit partners. Amanda, we live in the same city approx 30 min from each other and had to go to Atlanta to meet. Go figure - lol. And my other crit Partner Denise. It was great meeting you girl.<br /><br />Now the wonderful news. I got requests!!! Yep for my romantic suspense story and my erotic novella. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Now I have to get busy and fine tune a few things and get these babies out the door. I will keep you posted.<br /><br />I hope I make it to Dallas next year. (I already have conflicting dates) so I'll see.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1152721241093423162006-07-12T12:16:00.000-04:002006-07-12T12:24:08.263-04:00Great Things Going onAnother great release. Check it out. SHE'S GOT LEGS AVAILABLE from Amanda Brice from www.freyasbower.com.<br /><br />Here's the blurb:<br /><br />WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES<br />Daria Wyatt didn’t want to go to her fifteen-year high school reunion. Although she has blossomed from a wallflower into a powerful Capitol Hill attorney, she knew seeing those girls in person wouldn’t exactly do wonders for her self-esteem. If only her younger sister Kara hadn’t insisted she go. Giving in to shut her sister up, Daria borrows Kara’s high heels in an effort to jumpstart her confidence. But in her rush to get out the door, she picks up the wrong pair, a butt-ugly purple platform creation with bright green sequins…<br /><br />AFTER MIDNIGHT<br />Greg McCauley can’t believe his bad luck. He finally meets a beautiful, intelligent, intriguing, confident woman, but she rushes off before he can get her number. He knows he should put her out of his mind, but there’s just something about her. Those lips, those eyes, those legs, those crazy shoes…<br /><br />To celebrate her first release, Amanda's giving away a free copy of SHE'S GOT LEGS. To enter, just send an email to amandabrice@myway.com.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1152099704650710652006-07-05T07:33:00.000-04:002006-07-05T07:41:44.686-04:00It's All NewI have a wonderful new website. Check it out at www.ddblackman.com. Thanks to Jodici Designs (http://www.jodicibelle.com/web.html) You can learn a little more about me and read a short intro to my WIPS. So visit and take a look around, drop me a note and say hi. <br /><br />Other News<br /><br />I'm fine tuning my WIPs with hopes of finding those babies a home. I will be attending the Nationals this year for the first time and I'm excited. I got some heavy shopping on my list and I'll be sure to check back soon with updates. <br /><br />Talk to you soon.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1149261073170612522006-06-02T11:10:00.000-04:002006-06-02T11:20:10.516-04:00Check out this hot read!Enslave Me Sweetly - Now in stores! <br />Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter<br /><br />She has the heart of a killer, and the body of an angel. . .<br /><br />Eden Black walks among humans, protecting them from the murderous evil of other-worlders who abduct and enslave. And though she appears to be human herself, Eden is an alien, a Raka, distinguished by her golden hair and skin, and gifted with the ominous ability to kill without remorse – and with total accuracy. That is, until the fateful night she has one shot to eliminate her target, a human slaver – and misses.<br /><br />“Failure” is not in Eden’s vocabulary. Neither is “partner” – but that’s what she is forcibly assigned after recovering from her disastrous mission. A sexy, steely-nerved human agent, Lucius Adaire enjoys nothing more than sparking the fury – and rousing the desire – of the fiery female assassin to proud to admit defeat. Locked in an assignment they cannot afford to lose, Lucius and Eden find themselves bound in two high-stakes, heart-pounding games: the dangerous web of kill or be killed, and the erotic dance of seduction. . .<br /><br />Showalter first demonstrated her skill at blending sizzling romance and nail-biting suspense set in a convincing futuristic society in Awaken Me Darkly (2005). She now continues the roller-coaster-like adventure in an equally entertaining tale that will please a wide cross section of readers. *Starred Review* Booklist.<br /><br />Order your copy from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or BooksAMillion.<br /><br />For more information, visit Gena’s website at http://www.genashowalter.com/ and her blog at http://www.genashowalter.blogspot.com/<br /><br /><br />Also check back soon for news of my new website!!!DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1147694517587558432006-05-15T07:56:00.000-04:002006-05-15T08:01:57.603-04:00What A Great Day!I'm talking about Mother's Day. I got to take the entire day off. No fixing lunch, baths, no kids calling mommy. My hubby did a great job! I'm talking breakfast and lunch in bed, napping, and lots and lots of writing. I managed to finish typing up my notes for my second novel "Sway" (tentative title). Well it's really rough but at least I got it out of my notebook and on to the computer. Now if I can get my other novel finalized and submitted, I'd be so, so happy.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1146056362493977692006-04-26T08:51:00.000-04:002006-04-26T08:59:22.516-04:00It's Been RoughA rough few weeks. I've been getting writing done, but in little bits. No where near where I want to be. I've got to complete my second novel and also a short erotic piece I've been working on. Not to mention time is not on my side. Lord knows I need to focus. I can get this done if I focus. I did write a couple of poems - mostly just for me, but at least I got something completed. Well, I'm moving forward.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1142428027532561112006-03-15T08:03:00.000-05:002006-03-15T08:07:07.546-05:00Latest ReviewsHey gang,<br /><br />Check out my latest reveiws at: http://romancedivas.com/bookreviews.html<br /><br />Dangerous Medicine by: Jane Toombs<br />Her Passion by: Denise Belinda McDonald<br />Dangerous Affairs by: Kelle Z. Riley<br />Rock My World by: Gayle Eden<br />Truth or Dare by: Delilah Dawson<br /><br />All highly recommended to put on your reading list. Now if I can just get my own book out the door, I might have a review of my own to post. Okay, back to work now.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1142008094237686602006-03-10T11:22:00.000-05:002006-03-10T11:32:40.523-05:00Learning To Move OnJust like in life, with writing you have to learn to move on. It may be from getting a rejection or someone's negative opinion. In my case I'm talking about moving on when you get stuck in your story. I tend to stay in a chapter until it's the way I want it to read and that's not necessarily a good thing. Then you're stuck on that same chapter forever. So, I've learned to mark the passage and move forward. Whew, glad I figured that one out or I'll never complete nothing. So, I'm moving forward and getting back to work.<br /><br />Chow.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1140789641804474472006-02-24T08:55:00.000-05:002006-02-24T09:00:41.843-05:00Get OrganizedLord knows I'm trying. My writing is all over the place. Working on too many projects at once and getting nothing done. Yikes. I have corrections to two ms and working on a short erotica story. I'm critiqueing chapters, writing reviews (check out the latest at romancedivas) you know the usual time crunchers. Seriously how do my fellow writers do it? Where do you start to get organized and more importantly, how? Okay folks, need some direction here. How do you keep your writing organized? Is there some trade secret?DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1138884682909314382006-02-02T07:49:00.000-05:002006-02-02T07:59:39.053-05:00Special Thanks<span style="font-family:georgia;">I want to thank Haven Rich (<a href="http://havenrich.blogspot.com/">http://havenrich.blogspot.com/</a>) for redesigning my blog. It looks fabulous. I didn't have a clue how to do it and she came to my rescue. Thanks you, my fellow Diva. Find out more about her on her blog. She's great.</span><br /><br /><br />DianeDD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1138784786505482842006-02-01T04:05:00.000-05:002006-02-01T04:06:26.506-05:00Your Blog<strong>Has just been hijacked!! I hope you like it. </strong><br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Have a wonderful day,</strong><br /><strong>Haven Rich...posting as Diane</strong>DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1137765822830532692006-01-20T09:00:00.000-05:002006-01-20T09:03:42.850-05:00My Very FirstI'm planning on entering my very first contest. So if you want to call me a virgin, its okay. Romance Divas is holding a Best First Meeting contest and I'm going to enter. So you never know. It's a good way to get feedback from my fellow writers. Who knows, this could lead to something beautiful.<br /><br />On another note, I'm still working hard on my MS since I want to pitch them at the RWA convention this year. I'm excited about going to the convention. I'll say it again, this could lead to something beautiful, agent, contract, etc. Got to stay Positive.<br /><br />I'll keep you posted on the contest.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1136378575660580282006-01-04T07:37:00.000-05:002006-01-06T12:43:32.446-05:00A Promise is A PromiseWell sort of a goal.<br /><br />First let me say Happy New Year to All. 2005 was a tough year so I'm looking forward to 2006.<br /><br />Next, I promised myself that I would write each day and I don't care if its just a paragraph. Sure I've been writing reviews for Romancedivas.com. (feel free to check them out), but I need to get on track with writing my novels and focus. If I'm ever going to pitch my books, I have to get them ready. So here I go. I'll keep you posted on my progress.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1131648167172210082005-11-10T13:35:00.000-05:002005-11-10T13:42:47.230-05:00Hello Gang,I know, its been a minute since I posted, but what can I say? Trying to get this writing thing together. I've been writing, reading, critiquing, which is all good. Got to keep those brain cells functioning. I would really like to take a creative writing class, but where do I find the time? Oh well, I'll figure it out one of these days. Maybe on the bus ride to NY this weekend, I'll come up with something.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1128424964469342692005-10-04T07:19:00.000-04:002006-02-01T03:53:39.483-05:00Good News ~ Chat With Exciting AuthorsExciting Chat coming up<br /><br />Hey everybody, I have a great chat to tell you about.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.romancedivas.com/">http://www.romancedivas.com/</a> is having a multi-cultural chat featuring three excellent authors:Karen White Owens who writes for BET books<br /><br />Wayne Jordan who writes for BET books. This is his first novel and he is the first male I've ever known to write for Arabesque BET books.<br /><br />Beverly Jenkins writes for HarperTorch and Avon. She writes both historical and contemporary.<br /><br />I tell you, it doesn't get any better than this! So mark your calendars.Date: Friday October the 7th 2005Time: 9ESTWhere: <a href="http://www.Romancedivas.com">www.Romancedivas.com</a><br /><br />This should be fun and informative. I know I'm looking forward to it. Come on out and support your fellow writers.<br /><br />Tell all your friends.<br /><br />ThanksDD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1127220542831798152005-09-20T08:43:00.000-04:002005-09-20T08:49:02.836-04:00One Way Or AnotherI'm taking a Time Management workshop and a AOTM workshop. So between the two I should have my first draft completed real soon. So far it's going well. My main goal is to keep writing. Too much procrastinating on this end. <br /><br />However, I have been writing reviews! Check out my latest two - Racing Hearts by Ashley Hopkings and Overnight Sensation by Christy Gissendanar at <a href="http://romancedivas.com/bookreviews.html">http://romancedivas.com/bookreviews.html</a> <br /><br />Both are great reads. Well I'm back to my workshop because I have 20 pages to write today. If interested log into romancedivas.com and you can join in the fun too.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1126011519013640052005-09-06T08:53:00.000-04:002005-09-07T10:22:18.426-04:00Heart Felt PrayersMy prayers are with those who have become victims of Katrina's wrath. I also pray that they get the help and services that they need to move forward. Yes, we can all send money, clothes, etc and that's a wonderful thing. But I still wonder just how much it's going to take to get these people lives back on track. Yes, school starts here this week, but what about the kids who no longer have one to go to? I want to reach out and touch each and every one of them in some way, but for now, I send my prayers and hopes that they will be back to normal (whatever that is for them) real soon.<br /><br />Hugs and prayersDD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1125421544472237722005-08-30T12:55:00.000-04:002005-08-30T13:05:44.476-04:00No Time on My HandsMy fingers have been keeping busy these days. I've been writing book reviews, judging contests, editing my first manuscript (neglecting the second) and helping out folks near and far. I'm not complaining, busy is good and keeps you out of trouble. Let's not forget school's started so I have to take time out to check homework. I'm going to put my time management training to use and buckle down. I'm hoping to be able to submit by the late fall - if I'm lucky. Well, it's a goal and gives me something to reach for.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1124279192137143722005-08-17T07:41:00.000-04:002005-08-17T07:46:32.143-04:00My First Book ReviewWell, it's not a review of my very own writing but of Shirley Harrison's "The Proposition" Check it out at <a href="http://romancedivas.com/bookreviews.html">http://romancedivas.com/bookreviews.html</a><br /><br />You'll have to scroll down to the E-Book section, but it's there. Oh yeah, the name is <strong>D.D. Blackman</strong>. Yep, that's the name you'll see when I get published. Stay tuned because I'm working on it. My first MS should be edited soon and I'll be ready to submit that baby somewhere. But for now, I'll keep the creative juices flowing. Okay, I have to get back to work. Stay tuned.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1123846180716162272005-08-12T07:22:00.000-04:002005-08-12T07:31:29.166-04:00It's OfficialI have become a Staff Reviewer at Romance Divas.com which is by the way a hell of a site. Stop by some time and give a shout out. What a nice gig for someone who loves to read. I mean we all have opinions, right? why not share. At any rate my plate is full. On my list is: Finish my prologue for my WIP "One True Love" by today so that I can read it at my writers group tomorrow. Next, I have to critique chapters for both of my two CP's, then I have to edit my first ms "You Know I Love You"<br /><br />Yep, my plate is full, but I'm up for the challenge, my only question is what to do first? I know, I know prioritize, prioritize. Well, this work is not going to get done by itself, I'm off.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1123500363528425672005-08-08T07:25:00.000-04:002005-08-08T07:28:18.180-04:00Let's Lend A Helping Hand<span style="font-size:78%;">Permission to Forward</span><br /><br /><br />A Writer In Need<br /><br />Author Marianne Mancusi came home from Reno to find her apartment had been struck by lightning and burned to the ground. She lost everything. If there is anything you can do to help please check out <a href="http://www.literarychicks.com/">http://www.literarychicks.com/</a> for details of where to send donations and the like.<br /><br /><br />The Auction Is Live!<br /><br />From Lani Diane Rich:<br />As many of you know, author Marianne Mancusi (A CONNECTICUT FASHIONISTA IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT) returned home from the RWA national conference to discover that she had no home - it and all her belongings had burned to the ground while she was in Reno. While we're grateful that neither Marianne nor her dog were hurt, the loss of everything she owned - including childhood photos and mementos, things she can never replace - was simply devastating. Now there's a single girl in Boston who needs absolutely everything, so the girls here at Literary Chicks (<a href="http://www.literarychicks.com/" target="_blank">http://www.literarychicks.com/</a>) are circling the wagons, and the writing community has come out like gangbusters to show their support by helping us set up this AMAZING auction to benefit Marianne.<br /><br />h<a href="http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmariannefirefund" target="_blank">ttp://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZmariannefirefund</a><br /><br />Thank you.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1123081149433423652005-08-03T10:50:00.000-04:002005-08-03T10:59:09.436-04:00Don't Rush Your WordsTrust me on this. I rushed to get my prologue done and it was crap. Some things are better when the time is spent to make it right. Sometimes in our haste to get something written, we get a little sloppy with our words. We're all a little guilty of us, well okay, maybe just me (didn't want to go down in a sinking boat by myself). At any rate, I've slowed down a bit to keep from rambling and to have some flow to my writing. Haven't edited the prologue yet, but when I do, hopefully it will make a little more sense.DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13136804.post-1121687846193054322005-07-18T07:52:00.000-04:002005-07-18T07:59:41.016-04:00A New Notebook For InspirationCrisp clean new paper, your favorite pen or pencil, a song that fills your heart everytime you hear it. Many writers have loads of inspirations to jumpstart their writing. Mine just happen to be a new notebook. Somehow the opening of a new notebook signals new words to be written. Hey, whatever it takes. It doesn't matter the size, shape or pattern, if it's new paper or a pen, I want it. Now with the stores putting school supplies on sale, that's my sign to go and buy my new paper for the season. Oh yeah, I guess I should get some school supplies for my kids too.<br /><br />Two of my weaknesses are: pens and notebooks or paper. Tell me as a writer, that's not a good weakness to have. Well I'm off to write in my brand new notebook. (and school supplies)DD Blackmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15814688029143700346noreply@blogger.com10