Monday, December 5, 2011

Monday Mishmash 12/5/11

It's Monday again. Here's what's on my mind today:

  1. Half-blood  I'm loving this book. I have it on my Kindle right now and I'm enjoying it so much I'm reading it slowly. I don't want it to end.
  2. Amazon gift card  My husband got an Amazon gift card, and it's taking all my restraint not to steal it when he's not looking. 
  3. Major revisions  I finished a major revision on my YA manuscript. I added a subplot which had to be woven throughout. Wow, that was a lot of work and it added 18K to the project, but I'm glad I did it.
  4. Fireseed One  I'll be part of Catherine Stine's book launch later this month, so look for a post on December 21 to learn more about the new YA release.
  5. My birthday  Thursday is my birthday and I got a new treadmill. Yes, it arrived early. And yes, I wanted one. I run 4-5 times a week and I ran my old one into the ground. Plus, I read on the treadmill and this one has a book holder!
That's it for me. What's on your mind today?

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40 comments:

  1. Ruth SchiffmannDecember 5, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Happy Birthday a few days early! I've always wanted a treadmill, but our house is just too small. It's probably for the best - gets me outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine.
    Congrats on weaving through that subplot!

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  2. Unpublished LifeDecember 5, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Hi Kelly, fellow She Writes gal here:) Just popped onto your blog and I love this post, Mondays are such a mishmash of things.

    Happy birthday for thursday - mine is on sunday! Sounds like you have already been spoilt. Happy writing!

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  3. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Thanks on both accounts, inluvwithwords! I do like the fresh air, but I live in a resort area with lots of traffic so running outdoors isn't the safest thing. I understand what you are saying about space though. My treadmill is huge.

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  4. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Unpublished Life, thanks for stopping by. Yes, Mondays are a mishmash of things, aren't they? Happy birthday to you, too!

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  5. Karen Wojcik BernerDecember 5, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Happy early b-day, Kelly! A treadmill with a book holder? That is awesome.

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  6. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    A book holder on your treadmill, the perfect writer's accessory and great to keep up the exercise. Bonne continuation!

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  7. FiDecember 5, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Happy birthday for Thursday. I'm thinking about writing a novel with my husband, and trying to work out Wordpress for my website update, and and and... too much more!

    Have a great week.

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  8. Beverly DiehlDecember 5, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    I tell myself that Mondays are fundays, but I'm not sure I always believe me. I'd say I didn't get half the stuff done I wanted to last weekend, but actually, I probably DID get half the stuff done. Some revisions done, much networking done, holiday cards out, but decorations still await. Congratulations on the birthday and the treadmill. I'm in lust both for the book holder and your hubs' Amazon gift card.

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  9. Yanting GuehDecember 5, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Happy birthday in advance, Kelly! I love brisk walking outdoors and on a treadmill. Enjoy the present! (As I write this, my Monday is coming to an end. So I'm heading off to bed and hope to get up at 4-5am so I can catch up with some work. Love the quiet, dark mornings.)

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  10. Intangible HeartsDecember 5, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Happy birthday Kelly. Cool blog redesign. Hope you have a great one!

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  11. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Karen, I love the book holder. The words don't bounce as much as when I used to hold the book myself. :)

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  12. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    clairemca, thanks! I know it's a writer/reader's perfect treadmill.

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  13. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Thanks, Fi! Writing a novel with your husband. Kudos to you. I couldn't do it. ;)

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  14. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Beverly, my husband just informed me he knows how he's going to spend the Amazon gift card. I'm doubting it's on books for me. :( I decorated this weekend. Now I'm fully in the holiday spirit. To-do lists can really get you down, but as long as you are crossing off somethings, you're doing fine.

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  15. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Claudine, goodnight! I love early morning peacefulness, too.

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  16. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Thanks, thedesertrocks!

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  17. KatieCDecember 5, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Happy happy birthday, Kelly!!! Congrats on the major revisions, too : ) What's on my mind today? A clean house (finally!), and market research (my least favorite thing). Happy Monday!

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  18. TabithaDecember 5, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Happy early birthday!! I think a treadmill with a book holder is about the best thing ever. :) Hope you have a fabulous day! :)

    I can sympathize with the revisions. I've been buried in them all year long, on various projects. They're exhausting, but worth it in the end. :)

    BTW, I love your blog's new look!

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  19. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    Thanks, Katie. Ooh, market research. Yuck. Good luck with that. But yay for the clean house!

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  20. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Thanks, Tabitha. I'm glad you like my new blog, too. Yes, revisions are daunting but definitely worth the effort in the end. Good luck with yours.

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  21. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Happy birthday, Kelly. A new treadmill with a book holder sounds wonderful. Nice reflections.

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  22. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    My first visit with the new look. Love it! And good for you on the exercise! That's on my mind too as I'm trying to get back into it. Yoga yesterday, recumbent bike today. That and some scene work in the new WIP.

    And happy birthday!

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  23. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Thanks, DM!

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  24. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Thanks, Stacy. Good luck with your WIP!

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  25. Catherine StineDecember 5, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Happy Birthday!!! And thanks for the mention of my novel. The widget looks cool against the dark background.

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  26. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Thanks, Catherine. And you are very welcome. :)

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  27. BigfootDecember 5, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    I think what your husband meant to say was that he knew (past tense) what he was going to spend the gift card on before he decided to give it to you for your birthday. Yes, I'm positive that's what he meant. Happy birthday!

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  28. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Bigfoot, if only that's what he meant! I like the way you think. :)

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  29. cleemckenzieDecember 5, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Happy birthday, Kelly. And don't steal your hubby's Amazon gift card. That just isn't right. :-)

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  30. BrendaDecember 5, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Happy Birthday ( early) I don't know how you read on the treadmill. That requires coordination I do not have - clearly. I prefer urban walking but it's cold and dark in the winter so I hit the gym. On another note I am impressed you have not 'borrowed' the Amazon card.

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  31. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Lee, don't worry, I'm not going to steal it. But he did leave it right in front of me. It's like he's testing me, and the card keeps whispering, "Spend me!" I'll be good though. Thanks for the birthday wishes.

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  32. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Brenda, borrowed, I like that! LOL. Yes, I've been reading on the treadmill for years. It takes a little getting used to since the words bounce, but after a week or so of headaches, it's easy. Thanks for the birthday wishes.

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  33. AnonymousDecember 5, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Happy Birthday! I can watch TV, or listen to an audio book on a treadmill, but don't know if I could read.

    Congrats on the revision!

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  34. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Thanks, Rick. Reading on a treadmill definitely takes practice. Once you get the hang of it, it's not bad though.

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  35. Taurean WatkinsDecember 5, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I've announced some exciting news for T.A.A. I'm back to regular updates for one, and there's other things to look forward to, find out here if you're interested-

    http://talkinganimaladdicts.blogspot.com/2011/12/im-back-no-really.html

    Great job on the new blog, Kelly, you've a lot to be proud of this year, hope to reach a stride of my own, eventually...

    Taurean

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  36. Kelly HashwayDecember 5, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Thanks, Taurean. That's great that you are back to regular updates. I'll be sure to check it out.

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  37. Mirka BreenDecember 6, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    * Happy Birthday (if early) to an inspiring gal!*
    ♫♫♫♫♫♫♫

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  38. Kelly HashwayDecember 6, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Thanks, Mirka. You're the first one to sing to me this year. :)

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  39. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    haPpY BirThDaY, Kelly!
    Barbara, visiting from www.mylifeasanadventure.com

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  40. Kelly HashwayDecember 6, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Thank you, Barbara!

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