for the earthquake tomorrow? Everyone's talking about the beginning of the end, predicted to happen tomorrow, May 21st, 2011. I am still trying to figure out why the dude is taking donations. I mean, he can't take it with him when he goes, right?
Anyhoo, I'm feeling much better today. Well, at least physically. I'm getting a little annoyed at trying to find a notary that's registered in the United States. Apparently there isn't a single one in all of the province of Saskatchewan. Why do I need an American notary? Well, it has to do with needing an ITIN (international tax identification number) with the IRS. They do have acceptance agents, but again, none in Saskatchewan. Ay yi yi.
Methinks I will have to make a trip to Alberta in the very near future. My options are either the American Consulate in Calgary or an acceptance agent in Edmonton.
But I ask the question on everyone's mind: why in the heck would a Canadian writer pay taxes to the IRS in the first place?
Showing posts with label author. Show all posts
Showing posts with label author. Show all posts
Friday, May 20, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Favourite Authors
Have you ever read a book and thought "Oh my goodness! I wish I could write like this?"
I have. Many times.
V.C. Andrews is one of my favourite authors. When I was in my teens, I saw the movie "Flowers in the Attic" and the moment I heard that it was based on a novel, I had to get my hands on that book. Thankfully, my local small-town library had a copy of it and I read the entire thing in a matter of hours (yes, I know, I know - I had no life.) I was intrigued, engrossed, and even a little shocked that Andrews had alluded to a relationship between Chris and Cathy. Anyway, this book set afire in me a love for V.C. Andrews' "Flowers in the Attic" series. I have read all five books, including the prequel, "Garden of Shadows" (which was really written by Andrew Neiderman). In fact, I've read them many times, usually at least twice a year, over the past fifteen years.
Jackie Collins is another author who is right at the top of my favourites list. I am in love with Lucky Santangelo! I can't get enough of that woman! She's got fire, spunk, passion, and a don't-fuck-with-me attitude that I love! The first book of Jackie's that I read was "Vendetta". Of course I couldn't stop at that. No, that would be wrong on so many levels. I had to get all the books in the series, reading them over and over again. My husband once asked me "You've read that, like, a thousand times already. Don't you know what happens by now?" Silly man. Doesn't he realize that every time you read a book, you see something new that you never saw before?
Men! **insert eye roll -here-**
Maybe I'm obsessive? I should ponder that.
I have. Many times.
V.C. Andrews is one of my favourite authors. When I was in my teens, I saw the movie "Flowers in the Attic" and the moment I heard that it was based on a novel, I had to get my hands on that book. Thankfully, my local small-town library had a copy of it and I read the entire thing in a matter of hours (yes, I know, I know - I had no life.) I was intrigued, engrossed, and even a little shocked that Andrews had alluded to a relationship between Chris and Cathy. Anyway, this book set afire in me a love for V.C. Andrews' "Flowers in the Attic" series. I have read all five books, including the prequel, "Garden of Shadows" (which was really written by Andrew Neiderman). In fact, I've read them many times, usually at least twice a year, over the past fifteen years.
Jackie Collins is another author who is right at the top of my favourites list. I am in love with Lucky Santangelo! I can't get enough of that woman! She's got fire, spunk, passion, and a don't-fuck-with-me attitude that I love! The first book of Jackie's that I read was "Vendetta". Of course I couldn't stop at that. No, that would be wrong on so many levels. I had to get all the books in the series, reading them over and over again. My husband once asked me "You've read that, like, a thousand times already. Don't you know what happens by now?" Silly man. Doesn't he realize that every time you read a book, you see something new that you never saw before?
Men! **insert eye roll -here-**
Maybe I'm obsessive? I should ponder that.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Tidbits
Ay yi yi! What a week! I'm glad it's over and the new one has just begun today. The only real highlight of last week is that I completed the rough draft of my manuscript.
Of course, I've just begun the first edit, so who knows how many changes will end up being made. So far there haven't been many, and they've been pretty minor. However, I do know that in the upcoming chapters there are going to be some major changes made which will help enhance the plot, add a little more suspense, maybe even a little more sizzle. I mean, what would the character of Amanda be without a little sizzle? ;)
I also joined www.authonomy.com, through HarperCollins. The website has been awesome! There are so many great writers there, and I've gotten some great advice from them so far. I've also began reading some of their work. Very inspiring!
Of course, I've just begun the first edit, so who knows how many changes will end up being made. So far there haven't been many, and they've been pretty minor. However, I do know that in the upcoming chapters there are going to be some major changes made which will help enhance the plot, add a little more suspense, maybe even a little more sizzle. I mean, what would the character of Amanda be without a little sizzle? ;)
I also joined www.authonomy.com, through HarperCollins. The website has been awesome! There are so many great writers there, and I've gotten some great advice from them so far. I've also began reading some of their work. Very inspiring!
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