Busy Week Finally Came To An End

I'm going to start with the best thing that happened this week it was today. My hubby and I took a trip to Staples and ordered my desk. The chair was in stock so it's here

My niece and nephew slept over Saturday night. It was fun, but tiring.

This week had my reevaluating some things. Working part-time takes a big chunk out of my writing time. I worked on way more stuff last year than this year. I hate the feeling that
I'm slacking, because I know I'm not. of course no caffiene and barely any sugar to keep me going isn't helping.

Still I thought the money was worth it. Then they had us work 8:30am until 4:30 pm M-T-W on Thurs-Fri I was back on 2pm-6pm and my co-worker on her 10am-2pm. She seemed to like more hours, but for me it really made me think.

To be truthful that wasn't the only thing that pushed me to reconsider things. On Wednesday we found out big changes are coming down from the top. If there wasn't some major benefits to this job (health insurance not one of them) I'd debate quiting. Escpecially since I know things are only going to get worse over the next few weeks. For now I'm staying put, but don't hold me to it.

YAY! I Almost Have An Office.

Okay Hubby managed to squeee me in. The walls are finally painted. We went with sexy pink.

The rug has pink, an almost purple, and white in it. He even picked me up a file cabinet.

Now we just need to put the plug covers on, pick out some curtains, and a desk. Then I can hang my white boards and get my totes full of supplies unpacked. I'm really looking forward to decorating it just for me.

Pre Summer Contest

To celebrate the print release of: A Brazen Love Worth Fighting For

Something to heat up those summer days a little more. With this beach bound tote all you'll need is a bathing suit to have a great day.


Inside you'll find a t-shirt, towel,flip-flops,suntan lotion, sun glasses, and an Autographed Copy of A Brazen Love Worth Fighting For

To win all you need to do is stop by my website http://www.ritasawyer.com/ and answer a few questions and use the contact me form on the site to send me the answers. Everyone who gets them right will be entered in a drawing. Contest ends on May 31st and the winner will be notified on June 1st.

Come on over and check it out.

Big Happenings This Weekend

Friday night along with my husband and parents we drove the 8 1/2 hr up to Northern Maine for my daughter's college graduation. We left around 7:30pm and made few stops on the way, including one with flashing blue lights (headlight out), and got in around 4am. It was my parents first time visiting up there so I spent the ride pointing things out. Once we got there mom, dad, and hubby took a nap for a few hours, while I visited with my daughter and son. Then we had to be at the gymnasium at noon.


My daughter looked absolutely beautuful. The ceremony only lasted about 3 hours. Yes we all had sore butts from sitting on the bleachers, but the pictures I got was worth being a little uncomfortable.


Before leaving Maine I had to take my mother to Mardens. Of course I wasn't expecting the second encounter with blue lights on the way back to the house (speeding, just a touch). Luckily both times were just warnings.

Unfortunately my husband had to be back today for work, so we had to leave yesterday after noon. I wish we had more time to spend with the kids and show my parents around. We got in around 1am. Today has been a little off since I haven't had much sleep. Going to bed earlier than normal tonight.


My husband and I are so proud of our daughter. Almost as proud as my parents were. This is thier first grandchild to graduate from college. I know everyone is proud of thier kids when they accomplish something so wonderful, but for us it's extra special. Becky didn't take the traditional route in school. She really disliked high school so at her guidence counselors reccomendation she quit school at 16 and got her GED. She started college at 17 and has worked hard to schieve her goals. Working and going to school isn't easy, but she kept her eye on the goal and is now a Bachelor of Arts, English major/History minor.

I'd like to nudge her in the direction of getting her Masters, but she's thinking about Culinary School. Only time will tell.

New Release

Stellar Heat – Now available from The Wild Rose Press

Jak of House Midori, has found his heart mate, that one person he can connect with on a soul level. Only problem is, as a twin from the planet Zaphron, Jak must share his mate with his brother. But Qwin wants to wait until they are more established in their careers as Star Flight officers.

Petty Officer, Lily Buchanan has whiplash from trying to figure out Jak's intentions. At the pub he's charming and flirtatious, but his aloof attitude on campus leaves her confused--and burning up with sexual energy.

When the three are assigned to repair a satellite in the Helix Galaxy, they are attacked by enemy star fighters. Seriously outgunned and their craft crippled, the three are stranded alone on an uncharted planet. Will Qwin agree to ease the mating fever consuming Lily, or will Jak be forced to initiate the mate-claim and exclude his brother from their union forever?


Excerpt: As Lily approached, she eyed Jak on deck in front of the ship, waiting. He must have gotten his hair cut. His midnight hair was now regulation short instead of slightly shaggy as it had been yesterday. Short or longer, his hair set off his masculine beauty. The dimple in his cheek, absent now but always prevalent when he flirted with her, softened the edge his square jaw gave him. He looked more approachable before than he did now.

His eyes matched the color of the Earthen sky, before the nuclear implosion that destroyed the atmosphere. Though she was Earthen, she'd never been there but had seen history vids in her Cultural Earthen Anthropology classes.

Jak's height, as well as his broad shoulders and thick arms, could intimidate most people, but she knew deep inside, somehow, he would never hurt her. Even on his bad days.

Oh, well, time to get this party started. "Hey, Jak. Is the pilot here yet?" Lily dropped her duffel on the ground as she looked up at him.

Jak glared down at her. "Is that how you address a senior officer, Petty Officer?"

Looked like Jak was having a bad day. Great. For her, too.

Lily snapped into a quick salute. "Petty Officer Buchanan reporting for duty, sir."

After he acknowledged her salute, she stepped back and cast a wary eye at her senior officer. A**.

Before he could reply, Lily felt a presence behind her. Heat radiated through her limbs and gathered in her belly as a voice whispered in her ear. "Glad you could make it, Flower."

Lily whirled around to see...Jak? Her attention ping-ponged from one Jak to the other. There were two?




 

Updates

Where to begin???

Okay writing wise things are going good. I'm working on Book 4 in my Brazen Sister Series for Siren Publishing. I've started a great new novella series book 1 is almost done. Stuff for giveaway on my website is coming together nicely. Should be ready to announce it soon. Maybe even tonight. Want to see a sapmle of something inside this jam packed tote?


Now onto the family front. Kids are doing well. My lovely daughter is graduating from college in two weeks. That means there's a quick trip to Maine in my very near future. Hubby is real busy at work, which means my office still isn't painted. He promised this week he'd finish.

I guess that's all I have to say for now. Hopefully more news to pass on soon.

New Office Experience

Okay a some people know I have a new office. We were focusing on getting the rest of the new apartment fixed up, and I've been working out of the living room chair. Comfy yes, been to wide open to distractions. The other day I asked for opinions on color choices for the walls. I really appreicate everyone's in put. I've decided to use my blog to journal the office remodel as we go along. I may ask for opinions here and there, because honestly I like knowing what others think.

First Up: The Before.
Yucky brown paneling on three walls, with a biege trim. The floor is yellow with blue and green flakes in it. It's all cracked and ripped so it'll be coming up soon.



The big news for today: It's Primed. Well 1 coat, it still needs another, but I feel like it just might actually happen.



The good news is I'll be able to watch ball games from my window all summer long.



For those who may be wondering yes, I've chosen the wall color, but I'm not telling yet. But I will be showing you Hopefully very, very soon.

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