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Cheri

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me

Greetings!Somehow, the world is brighter today than it was before. The air seems to sparkle and the views seem clearer. What a remarkable universe we live in.I am so thrilled to have met other fantasy/fiction authors at my latest writer's conference. It's so awesome to share ideas and plot lines and story lines with people of similar mind frames. The world just looks different to someone who writes fiction and fantasy--they see the trees and the flowers and the mountains, but rather than simply admiring their beauty they think, "what if..." and that is what sets them apart. That, and the voices inside their head...:)I'm working double time now ..writing my book. Great advice from some editors we met this weekend--write the first draft, then worry about getting it right. Just get the story down on paper. I'm such a perfectionist it doesn't always work that way, but I'm not taking 15 yrs off and on to finish book two like I did book one! At this point if I take 15 days I'll be mad at myself! jk...16 days. :)YOUR DREAMS MUST BE MORE REAL THAN YOUR FEARS. Now, get out there and seize your dreams!

Myspace Layouts at Pimp-My-Profile.com / A kingdom far far away

My Interests

Launching my brilliant new online bookstore and getting my book business off the ground. You have to check it out!http://www.mybookwise.com/chesleystore/

I'd like to meet:

I'm interested in connecting with other fantasy/sci fi/ fiction authors, writers, publishers, agents or readers. I'm not a fan of bad language or smut writing. Quality writing is in the story you tell, not in using shocking language or situations to get the reader's attention.Also I'd love to meet people with similar interests--writing, reading, photography, kids, etc.--to broaden my mind and experiences. I'm terribly interested in travel, with particular emphasis in the British Isles, Hawaii and the Mediterranean.

Music:

I listen to what I have, though I'm not opposed to hearing something new...

Movies:

Just about anything PG-13 or lighter. I am not a fan of sexplicit movies or violence for violence sake.

Television:

When I watch, which is no longer often, it's usually reruns of Monk--but I so miss my favorite Brit-coms!

Books:

I love reading. I'll do that before anything else. Just today one of my 8 yr olds caught me with a book and said, "you just love to read, don't you?"--that about sums it up!

Heroes:

Go for your dreams--there's nothing that can stop you but you! I heard a great quote at convention--just like Edison and the light bulb, you're going to fail before you succeed--so GET OUT THERE and FAIL already and get it OVER WITH so you can SUCCEED!!!!--RPE (but I'm essentially paraphrasing) I love that.

My Blog

Top 10 Reasons to hate Road Trips

Reason number 10--think about it.  small space, lots of bodies.  Ewww.Reason number 9--Food options.  How well does rabbit food keep when your cooler ice keeps melting?  Chips, coo...
Posted by Cheri on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:33:00 PST

just venting

Ok, first a disclaimer.  I am not a newshound--in fact I hate the news.  But I am inundated every time I login to my email websites to check my email.  So headlines--and surface facts o...
Posted by Cheri on Thu, 08 May 2008 06:53:00 PST

Family Matters

I'm not one to whine--much, or out loud anyway--but here's a little short story that I can identify with:    Carly sighed and got up from the computer.  Another long day answering ...
Posted by Cheri on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:36:00 PST

Happy New Year

Here's hoping it will be a great one for all!I know so many people scramble this time of year to make their resolutions--which to me is kinda funny.  Why not live your life the way you want and m...
Posted by Cheri on Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:38:00 PST

’tis the season

I just came from a discussion post on comcast.net about how ppl just aren't into the holiday season this year.Personally I think our commercialism is simply backfiring on us.  If you think about ...
Posted by Cheri on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:52:00 PST

Life or what?

Ok, so first off let's just say we don't entertain much.  Between work and the kids and our schedules it's not often we have family over----even for birthdays--much less have friends come by.&nbs...
Posted by Cheri on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:01:00 PST

back again

Ok so it's been forever since I've posted.  It's just been such an amazing month I can't even begin to describe it.  First of all my life has utterly changed and I'm so excited for what's to...
Posted by Cheri on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 08:56:00 PST

Ive been tagged!! Run!!!

Man I got tagged!  Dang it.  :) Now I have to list 8 things no one knows about me&here's where I learn I've been pretty open about stuff&well, here goes!  1.  Just before my ...
Posted by Cheri on Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:17:00 PST

musings

Why is it we find ourselves up, writing usually, all hours of the night?  I find this particularly frustrating, since all my kids are morning lovers.  I hate mornings, but there you go. ...
Posted by Cheri on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:42:00 PST

Fortune Cookies

First I feel compelled to point out I am NOT a superstitious person.  Spiritual yes but not superstitious.  I make my own way.  But note the odd fortune cookie messages I've received th...
Posted by Cheri on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:48:00 PST