When we are at the Edge

I never thought that when I titled my blog "Write to the edge" those words would ring in my ears in a much different way. These past few months of Jan and Feb of this year have been filled with sadness and mourning and have truly pushed my heart to the edge. My Father died after being ill and on a ventilator since the first of Dec. The hardest decision of my life was to let him go and wait until he did, Jan 13th 2011 he went on to a new journey, and even though I know it was the right thing to do and let him have his dignity...its hard to tell your Daddy goodbye. So with grief and sorrow my heart was broken.
Then again tragedy struck when a good friends home burned to the ground, they lost all of their possesions. Her family are safe and unharmed "what a blessing that no one was hurt" that is a test that can take you to the edge.
Then that very night another friend while checking on the friend who's home burned, got the call her husband was tragically killed. Leaving her and their young daughter behind. Again my heart is broken and immediately pushed to the edge with pain for them.
Trials are always in our path and heart break and grief all remind us that we are fragile, human,and mortal.I am also reminded that we are survivors, all of us. We have a drive deep inside to keep us going at even the darkest hour. Though I have been to my own personal edge, and wondered why this is happening all around me. I realize with each step I become a little stronger, and a little more fragile but also a little less afraid to stand on the edge, this is my journey the good and the bad.

Peace
Reana

I SURVIVED BLACK FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Well I survived working the holiday and I am now feeling the circulation return to my feet.
Standing for eight hours is hard on the legs. I know now why I want to be a writer, I can be in the comfort of my own home, with my thoughts and write until my fingers are numb.
I did get a few ideas for my book watching people and should I say not at their best...it did make a few character ideas, so to all the shoppers out there...BEWARE...that little lady waiting on you at the counter may just be an author and may put you in her book...so before you check out... be sure the face you are wearing is the one you want the world to see...or read.


peace
Reana

To write or not to write, that is the question!

Hey...well I started a second job a few days ago...wow I am so tired. So with all this working I now need to come up with a plan on how to get my writing done and still take care of a family. Does anyone have ideas on how to juggle more time or helpful hints on being better organized, so that my novel does not suffer? In a perfect world my book would be done and published, looking back at me from a shelf at the book store. I keep telling myself it will happen, it will be done eventually. So if you have any suggestions, or spells "candles included", muses for hire "or would send yours over...leave me a message.

Peace "I'm leaning over the edge ;0

Reana

We are up and running ;)

Hello all, just a quick mention that our website www.writerscubed.com is up and running. YEAH!!! It is awesome so go check it out and leave us a comment, what ya like, what you don't like. I hope to be posting more and more sorry for the delays, life has a way of getting in the way of things we like to do and things we should be doing. But it does make the journey fascinating:)
As always PEACE until I blog again

Reana

Rain, Rain Go Away!

When it rains it pours. Seems like when you think life is going a little better...well thats when the flood gates open up and then its a sramble to get on the life vest. I wonder sometimes if I had some karmic debt that is being paid, or I'm just a sucker for punishment??? Hmm...maybe its both. I do know that life is filled with challenges, but really when is enough, enough. Well I dont want to go into the history of my frustration, I would just like a little feedback on how others cope or advice on how to keep up a positive attitude even in the RAIN. So if anyone would like to give a little wee bit of encouragement, advice, suck it up girl talks, or just share your umbrella, I would love to hear from you.

Peace
Reana

Does anyone love October like I do?

I love October!!! The weather cools down, the trees burst out with flames of color, and I love pumpkins and sqaush. I love the color red...always have, I was the little girl in the sixties that loved her lil red ridinghood coat and red knee high socks with black maryjane shoes. I know you just got that mental picture "yes it was darling." Maybe not...but I thought so :) I also love the inspiration it gives me to write about ghosts, ghouls and other creepy things that come out in Oct. I would love to hear about some of your October likes and loves, so please feel free to share:)

Peace
Reana

changes--here we come!

Well a lot of changes have come my way. Actually so many I could not begin to describe them in this blog. But I will say this...If I could put all the change and stress into words and release it into my novel I would have my trilogy completed by now. Wouldn't that be great, so here is my sigh...the first novel isn't finished yet. But my writers group website is close to completion that is worthy of celebration. The writers in this group are amazing people and give me something to strive for, they are so much more disciplined than I. What extraordinary people, I do require signed copies of their published works "for this complimentary service announcement" you guys know I cant wait to see you all in print. :)
Well any way, I'll try to regain some edge and write as soon as some other fires are put out.

Peace
Reana