Art Uncovered 3.5

Every once in a while I snap a picture during a family photography session that just screams to be turned into a fairy picture. In this example it was during my first 'play' session. It's a little different than my usual work, but the mother, who has been a devoted client, asked me to come and just take pictures of her kids playing around. I was a little hesitant but eventually agreed. I had a blast and a few times during the session I put the camera down and joined in with the kids. During the first part of our 'play' session the kids decided to climb a tree and that my friends is when the magic happened, even though I didn't realize at the time. But later that evening when I was downloading and converting, culling and rearranging, I saw this gem of a picture. The little boy standing in the tree, looking into the evening light. It was a perfect picture. One that spoke of childhood. But I knew, with spine tingling surety that it could be even more. So after getting the all clear from his mother, I set to work. These three renditions are what came of that inspiration.

"First Flight"

"Dreaming of Flight"

"Pan"

  Each one is the same basic image but with little changes in coloring, or as in the last case background, each picture evokes a different sort of feeling, foretells of a different story.
After I finished with his fairy pictures, which were by the way my first boy fairy ones, I realized that I needed to do one or two for his older sister. I didn't want her to feel left out. Those pictures will be in our next episode of Art Uncovered.

Review for "A Place Beyond the Map"

"A Place Beyond the Map" is currently a stand-alone novel by Samuel Thews.

Bright and whimsical in the colors of blue the cover immediately speaks of the kinda tale hidden beneath it's simplistic imagery. A night sky populated by hundreds of twinkling lights sweeps across the top half of the page as a luminous full moon rises above heady puffs of cloud. A curling strand of cliff face is silhouetted against the moon's light. In the lines of it's inky blackness an autumn tree stretches gnarled and twisted limbs like fingers into the night. The figure of a young boy in clothes that most certainly do not fit stares out from the cliff's edge and into the night. Even the lettering for the title speaks of whimsy, roughly drawn and curly-q.
Phinnegan Qwyk, undoubtedly the boy standing on the edge, is a simple lad living in Ireland. His thoughts are mostly filled with books and fairy tales that just barely fill his insatiable curiosity. But one night he discovers himself to be smack dab in the middle of one of the stories he craves so much. A story filled with fae creatures, magic, and beings bent on his destruction.
What I liked:

• Phinnegan is an altogether likable chap. He keeps his nose clean except for the ink smudges from holding a page too close here and there. He's honest, trustworthy, compassionate, and when the occasion calls for it selfless and brave.
• Periwinkle Lark is exactly what I would expect one of the fae to be. Quick witted, dashing and daring, a little flamboyant, mischievous to no end, but deep down mostly a good sort of fellow. Granted not one you want on your side in a pinch, but he'd be downright good company at a party.
• The author twists and turns the world of the Fae on its end in a most enjoyable manner. Keeping up with old standby's and traditions (like the overly bright colors and the hounds) and sprinkling in a little stuff of his own(beautiful trolls and wishing stones).
• The adventure is for the most part a fast paced highly entertaining romp into fairyland.

What I didn't like:

• There were a few instances where things didn't quite add up for the longest time and then the author tried to hurriedly jot in an explanation later on, like Periwinkle not recognizing his one true love at the party or even Phinnegan refusing to seemingly put two and two together on that front.
• We're left with a lot of questions and a lot of expectations at the end. All of which could be resolved if the novel turns into a series. But at the moment that appears to be a big ?

I zoomed through this tale in a couple of nights, always eager to pick it back up, always left with a satisfied smile on my face. This is a fairytale for all ages with a most identifiable hero, at least to us bookworms :). At the moment you can find "A Place Beyond the Map" for the Kindle for $2.99. It's well worth it to add this endearing tale to your collection. I was however gravely disappointed to find the author has not (so far) continued this as a series, especially when the book set everything up for it. I was even more disappointed to find the author's website pretty well defunct, with no mention of anything, just a blank blogger template. That is largely the only thing that I could say that was off-putting about this book.

5 out of 5 crowns

  

Recommended for all ages. 'A Place Beyond the Map' is easy enough for the younger readers to understand and captivatingly whimsical for the older readers. If you love a good jaunt into the realms of the Fae this one is for you.


Synopsis: "Once in a very long while, betwixt and between the humdrum of everydayness, something magical happens: life gives us a fairy tale. Sometimes it begins with a door; sometimes by following a peculiar cottontail down his hole. For Phinnegan Qwyk, it begins with a chilly November night, two wet footprints and Periwinkle Lark.
A flamboyant and cunning Faë with a penchant for mischief, Periwinkle is also a bit of a thief. When he snatches Phinnegan away to a Place-Beyond-the-Map, Phinnegan discovers that fairy tales aren’t all they’re cracked up to be: at least, not when you are being attacked by the wild wolves of the Faolchú, being hunted by a gholem that lurks unseen in the shadows, or bargaining for your very life with a troll—even if she is beautiful.
When all seems lost, Phinnegan finds hope in the form of a shy pixie and a jolly, if rather messy, old man. His journey is not a mistake.
Evocative, purposeful and winsome, A Place Beyond the Map is what children’s dreams are made of. A simplistic tale spun within the world of fairy tales and myth, it is a story for children, and for those of us that are finally old enough to read fairy tales again."

Art Uncovered 3.4

 

Since last week I shared some of my real life fairy photos, I thought this week I would share one of my older digital art fairies. I was quite pleased with this little sprite, as I was just learning how to do hair, backgrounds, and other elements on the computer. Here you can see our woodland fairy crying in anguish over a small sapling that has been broken. Leaves litter the forest floor and shafts of sunlight come through the trees. Probably my favorite part of this picture is her hair. I was never quite satisfied with those feet though, *tsk tsk.

Review for "Heirs of Prophecy"

"Heirs of Prophecy" is the first book in Michael A. Rothman's "The Prophecies" series.

A dark haired young boy stands on a rock, one hand lifted to the sky. In between his fingers crackles of blue lightening spark. To his left another young boy shields his eyes from the light. Behind him a woman and a man approach from out of a pine forest, entranced by his powers. Ravens swirl around them all in a dreary sky. Since I got my copy the author has updated his cover, mostly changing the young boys to look more like teens and the the color of the lightening and sky to purple tones. Though the new cover is definitely more dramatic, I think the original stays closer to the storyline as those boys don't look like a 14 and a 12 year old any longer.

Ryan and Aaron Riverton are going vacation with their Mom, Aubrey, and Dad, Jared. Even the family cat Silver gets to go along. After finally reaching their surprise destination, they wake up in the aftermath of the cave-in to find themselves in a strange new place. What's even stranger is what has happened to each of them. Before long Ryan is struggling to control the wayward sparks flying from his fingertips and Aaron has the strength of three men. But in this strange new land, their powers could spell their doom.

 

What I liked:

• All of the characters are very enjoyable, from the family themselves to those that join them later on.
• I also liked the little snippets at the beginning of each chapter. They were quirky and occasionally funny insights into characters.
• The manifestations of their powers was unique and it was interesting to watch their progression. I especially liked Aubrey's ability to infuse milk and butter with her talents. It's a different take and not one I think I've ever seen before.
• I liked the idea of the fountains, though the characters took a heck of a lot longer to figure out their true purpose then I did, that's for sure.

What I disliked:

•  The dialogue and indeed the writing style itself was stilted and choppy. It felt forced and unnatural most of the time. Even small heartfelt moments began to feel kinda used and perfunctory. This was no more so than in the wording of the prophecy. In the same vein of thought all of the characters sound the same, with the exception of Dominic's lisp.
• Throughout the novel the pacing was off, especially when it came to battle scenes. The author took more time describing the smithing process than he did on probably all the battles put together. As such it made large moments feel insignificant and made me feel a little cheated out of what should have been a grand moment.
• There were no surprise moments pretty much anywhere in the book. You could see a plot twist coming from about a mile away. 
• The changes in point of view in my opinion kept the book from the sort of depth it needed to really shine.
• Every once in a while the author neglected a quotation mark. Out of all the grammar/punctuation mistakes you can make, this one is one that I find unforgivable. It can quickly become nigh on impossible to trace dialogue changes without quotation marks.

Overall the basic story line behind "Heirs of Prophecy" was a good one. With alot more polish it could become an epically good tale. As it stands however I found it slightly lacking. It would however be an exceptionally good read for young readers. "Heirs of Prophecy" is currently available for the Kindle for $3.99. The following books in the series "Tools of Prophecy" and "Lords of Prophecy" are each available for $5.99. You can find out more about the books and the author at www.michaelarothman.com

 

 



3 out of 5 crowns

Recommended for elementary and middle school aged fantasy readers only. Characters and family life are a wholesome and welcome change to the expected. In my research I've discovered that 'Heirs of Prophecy' even has an AR grade level, which is a 5.6. Meaning your average 5th grader should be apply to read this book without much if any difficulty.



 

Synopsis: "The Riverton family had been enjoying a simple summer vacation when, through a fluke of nature, they found themselves in a strange new land.
The Riverton brothers quickly realize that in this world, they have gained unusual powers. Powers that their parents fear will attract the attention of Azazel himself - the merciless wizard who brutally controls this world.
The two brothers soon learn that an ancient prophecy has finally been initiated by their arrival in Trimoria. As the heirs of this prophecy, they are destined to lead the armies of men, dwarves, elves, and even a misfit ogre against the prophesied demon horde.
Only one thing stands in their way.
The evil wizard who has learned of their presence, and has sent assassins to wipe them from existence."

 

 

Review for "White Shores"

"White Shores" is the first book of the 'Vitalis Chronicles" by Jay Swanson.

A woman floats in a sea of vibrant green. Her beautiful rainbow hued hair floats around her head moved by an unseen current. She stares up at the reader with piercing pale green eyes that seem to condemn and seduce at the same time. A clear plastic mask covers her full lips, a series of tubes and straps snaking their way through the water.
A sixteen year old boy named Ardin Vitalis lives in the small backwood town of Levanton with his family, an older brother, two older sisters and three more that are younger. The boys take time out of their chores to play soldier in the hills with carved wood rocket launchers, swords, and grenades against a never ending battle against imaginary trolls. It's all fun and games until the real horrors of battle come to Levanton. Suddenly Ardin is ripped from his innocence and thrust into an ageless war between the soldiers of Elandir, creatures called Shades, and a powerful Magess. A deadly all consuming war that will leave him changed forever.

What I liked

• The first thing I liked was the unique time setting. For most novels that feature the use of magic, the worlds are set in, at the very latest, a medieval era or more recently modern day. But White Shores has built its own unique era one where magic and technology exist side by side. Electricity can be hard to come by in the more remote areas, but in the big cities it's everywhere along with air conditioning and other modern conveniences. People still use swords, and trucks are a rarity. They have video but its grainy black and white without sound.  It's an interesting amalgamation.
• The next thing I enjoyed were the characters themselves, each one has their own rich backstory, each one develops as the journey sweeps them up. Their emotions are real and progressive, growing or receding in their own appointed space and time without feeling rushed.
• The magic users of this era have a unique calling card that I found interesting. The mist that builds around them each time they call upon their powers makes the scenes play out eerily in one's head.
• They are several twists and turns that send ripples of shock through a person. You never know who is friend and who is foe. You never really know who's the true villain.

What I disliked

• I only had two problems with 'White Shores'. One is the introduction of several characters that just don't seem to have a real place in the story. They're introduced, usually used as a framing device to move the story along, and then dispatched without another thought.
• The second was the sense of pacing. Things either moved depressingly slow or whip crack fast. Nothing in between. And occasionally the scenes that should have built like a thunderhead blow themselves out before they ever materialize, leaving the reader an unsatisfactory feeling.

'White Shores' is an absolute wonderful book. It's one that I can fully imagine as a riveting motion picture, probably with a touch of noir. The juxtaposition between magic and technology make it fresh. The characters bring it to life. Right now 'White Shores' is available for the Kindle for $2.99. It's well worth it. The following books in the series, "Tomb of the Relequim" and "Steps of Krakador" are available for $5.99 each. I'll be adding them to my wish list soon. You can find out more about the author and his books at www.vitalischronicles.com

4.5 of out 5 crowns

Recommended for fantasy readers, young and old alike. There are a few sensitive and mature themes throughout: violence, gore, and the threat of sexual assault, that make this story unsuitable for the more sensitive young readers. Parents should use their heads when considering this book, you know better than me what your kids can handle. Older readers will enjoy the fresh take and realism.

Synopsis: "In White Shores, the world is languishing in the aftermath of the Continental Wars. Peace has reigned tentatively until the Witch, thought to be the last of the Magi, sought to strike back at the human race and bring them to their knees. Caught in the middle of the strife, young Ardin Vitalis' family is murdered by his own nation's army. Striking out for revenge, he finds himself thrust unwillingly into events that will change his world forever. For reasons unknown to himself, he is driven to save the Witch's beautiful daughter from the nations, Magi, and King of the Shades who would seek to destroy her, and must wrestle with the mysterious, dark powers that he has been given. Ardin must choose to sacrifice his own freedom and flee enemies that are not his own, or allow events to unfold to the detriment of the planet. Little does he know the part he will play in saving mankind from certain destruction."

Art Uncovered 3.3

Remember how I told you about our awesome fairy promo session. Well I've decided to share a few pictures from that shoot for today's Art Uncovered episode.
I have to say that doing this kind of photography very nearly rivals my passion for writing. I love it so much. I'm excited from the time I start my model search and for weeks after the finished product. These images are so different from the average every day family photography that I do to squeak by that it's almost shocking and they truly do become a labor of love in the editing room, especially since I currently don't get paid for these.

 Each one is a little different. This first picture is of our location. It was about a 20 minute hike in and another 20 minute hike back out, but it was well worth it to shoot in such natural wonder. And we had the place to ourselves the entire time! The falls here are called 'Machine Falls'.

For this picture I added some bands of light to add interest and magic to the background.

She seems a mixture of shy or mischievous in this one. The wings here remind me of dragon wings.

Looking up into the light, almost as if at any moment she will spring from the ground and fly away.

Another attempt at added light. This time I wanted it to look like she was peeking/leaning into a shaft of light in the darkness.

Another good shot of her wings. She's just chilling, wondering who you are and why you've come into her realm. Maybe even trying to figure out if she's going to let you leave again.

Well I hope you've enjoyed this little peek into my photography world. If you'd like to become a fairy you know who to contact :)

Review for "A Job From Hell"

"A Job From Hell" is the first book in Jayde Scott's "Ancient Legends" series.

 








The cover of my copy shows a young woman standing in front of a towering black wrought iron gate the shadows of night flowing across her gothic dress as the wind whips her black hair out violently into the air behind her.
Since I got my copy the author has updated the cover. In this version a young woman with brown hair pulled into a bun looks like she is torn between running and staying. The voluminous cloth of her skirts billowing in the same air that whips at the autumn leaves.
In either case it's fair to say that the young woman is our heroine, seventeen year old Amber. In an effort to put herself through college Amber takes on a position as a housekeeper at the McAllister Mansion in Scotland. When the cabbie refuses to take her all the way up to the road even Amber knows this isn't going to be like any summer job she's ever had before. Compound that with a house that never seems to need cleaning, and a sexy aloof man who doesn't eat at home and Amber wonders exactly what she's there for. But when her brother decides to pull her in on his next big scheme things go from weird to worse in a heartbeat.

What I liked:

• My favorite character was probably Cass, the only character whose humor actually seemed natural instead of corny and forced.
• Somewhere inside of all this I felt like there was a solid story, what with the Shadows and the race but the parts that could have made it memorable were sadly left out.

What I disliked:

• Nothing is ever explained beyond the surface, its a skin deep kind of story.
• Aidan and Amber's romance is all fluff and destiny, no real romance.
• Amber is hard to pin down. One minute she's complaining about how chubby she is, or how stubby her legs are, the next she's strutting around in skinny jeans. For a while she's quite, nervous, then all of sudden brazen and bold cracking wise in life-threatening situations.
• The great 'gift' that puts her in so much danger doesn't ever really see much if any use.
• Things just sorta happen without much action or intro or thought process behind them. They just are, jumping from point a to point b in a mad rush to get to the end.

This book is the equivalent of a girl's night out. You go out, you have a few drinks, you laugh over nonsensical stuff, you relax. But when you come home for the night, you don't remember anything memorable or special about the evening that makes it worth doing again on a regular basis. It's what you needed at the moment but not the next day, or the next week, or maybe even the next month. It's fluff and filler when you have nothing better to do. And for that purpose it works.
I get the feeling that this is one of those series that chooses a different character to focus on for each of the subsequent novels. You get to find out how everybody in the inner circle gets their happy ending. This time it's Aidan and Amber, next time it's Cass, and so on and so forth.
Right now 'A Job From Hell' is available for the kindle for free, and as such if you need to fill a lonely boring night it's a good easy bet. The subsequent novels in the series are 'Beezelbub Girl', 'Voodoo Kiss', 'Dead and Beyond', 'Forever and Beyond', and 'Shadow Blood' each at $2.99. If you really take a liking to 'A Job From Hell' by all means pick up the series.  You can find out more about the author, the Ancient Legends series, and her other books at www.jaydescott.com

3 out of 5 crowns

Recommended for mature teens in search of a paranormal romance and adults who enjoy light reading.





Synopsis: "The moment Amber starts her summer job in Scotland and sets eyes upon Aidan, her fate is sealed. Summoned by an ancient bond, she can never love another. Lost in the woods one night Amber enters Aidan's deadly world when she unknowingly participates in a paranormal race and promptly wins the first prize...a prize worth killing for.
In a world of forbidden love, ancient enemies, legends and rituals, nothing is as it seems and no one can be trusted. Life will never be the same again, unless she enters the Otherworld. But to do so, Amber must die..."

Art Uncovered 3.2

This is another concept image for the 'Dark Divinity" series.

 

Review for "Supernova"

"Supernova" is the first book in Crystal Ward's "Supernova Saga".

 








The silhouette of a tree stands watch over rippled waters. In the sky behind the tree an entire galaxy bursts into life, hidden by a few rouge clouds and the outline of what is either a planet or blue sun flare.
Evania has had a hard life. She lost her parents in car crash. She lost herself in her grief. She relies on the presence of little white pills to dull the pain and get her through from day to day. But secretly she's ready to move on and rejoin her family.  That changes when an enigmatic dark stranger shows up on her back porch and offers her the hope she needs to make life worth living. He gives her purpose in life as a Guardian, the front line of defense in a war between good and evil.

What I liked:

• I liked the description of Evania's family. It reminds me of my own. I too never told my parents I hated them, or understood why other's could say something so callous. I've always been close to my mother, but unlike Evania I'm not afraid to say she's my best friend.
• The feelings of grief, loss, and Evania's difficulty with coping seems very real and poignant.
• Saran wrap and poison lips! Need I say more, lol.
• Nice twist at the end. Wasn't expecting that.

What I disliked:

• There were more than a few proofreading mistakes, places where a whole word was missing or mismatched ontop of other smaller errors, like punctuation.
• After a little while you begin to get angry with Evania's drug addiction and her weakness.
• The huge surprise spin on who Desmond's mate is, wasn't even a little bit of a surprise. It's apparent however that the author was trying very very hard to make it seem like it should be.
• Some of the other surprises again weren't very surprising, such as Evania feeling her 'parent's' spirits.
• Since Evania seems determined not to figure out the things which were so obvious to me, I got a little exasperated with her.
• There was alot of giggling and guffawing. I mean alot. Find a few more words please.
• Potential spoilers here: I get the feeling several times throughout the book that Jackson is probably a turncoat and that sadly Desmond was probably 'the voice' from the bridge. If that's the case I find it hard that Evania will forgive him. I also feel like there is more to Gedeon and the 'fake' adversaries than what we are led to believe. If they're are so fake why were their auras black.

With all that being said 'Supernova' was nice surprisingly light entertaining read. The cover could definitely use a little extra work in my opinion. It doesn't even begin to look professional and is part of the reason I've waited this long to read this book. At the moment 'Supernova' is available on the Kindle for $2.99. The other three books "Tsunami", "Headwind", and "Event Horizon" are also available for $2.99 each. The series has the potential to be pretty good with a little bit more proofreading. You can find out more about the author and the series at www.thesupernovasaga.com

3 out of 5 crowns

Recommended for Adults and mature teens only, due to vivid accounts of drug use and addiction in addition to grief and suicide.




Synopsis:

"Guilt ridden after the death of her parents, Evania sinks into a deep depression. Living only for the addiction and the man who saved her, she gives up on life. That is until the enigmatic Desmond Kane enters and shows her the life she was born to live. Thrust into a secret, action-packed world of good versus evil, Evania must rid her life of the addictive temptation, prepare her body for battle, and learn to embrace the possible in a world of impossible. Accepting the new life could prove difficult, but for a Guardian in training, fulfilling her destiny shouldn’t be too hard . . . right?"

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Evolving Resolve

Let me take a moment to say that today is mine and my husband's eight year date-aversery. Eight years ago today we started this amazing journey together. A little after midnight I 'stole' his Atlanta baseball cap, after work he walked me through wal-mart to get supplies for my family's celebration, I came back to work around lunch and brought him home-made lemon cake and food from Sonic, even though it was my day off. I wore his hat all day long from morning to night. It was the official start of the happiest days of my life so far. Looking back on that time it seems like a world away. I love him now more than I did then, and I can't imagine my life without him.
Okay so let's get past the mushy stuff and onto my resolutions.
So as of the 1st of July I officially failed at my weight loss resolution for the year. Even knowing that the failure was coming I still find myself dangerously close to falling completely off the wagon. I'm not even going to go into the particulars very much. My lowest weight was 140.4, on that day I was so freaking happy that I was experiencing a little bit of progress. A few days later and I hit my highest weight of the month 142.8. It was like a blow to the gut. As of my last measurement I was still lingering right around 142. My smallest waist measurement of the month was 25.4 with the end measurement being 25.8. I'm pretty sure I've hit a plateau and I'm no longer certain that I can get beyond it to my goal weight of 130. In the six months since I started exercising and attempting to eat right I lost about 8lbs total and around 5 inches off my waist. I have no clue how many inches I may have lost in other areas, but I do now notice a small indent in the outside of my thigh that I haven't seen since I was a young teen. Logically I know that I have lost more fat than the scale shows, and that I have had to have turned that fat into heavier muscle in order to lose those inches. But logic and reason will only take you so far. I have decided to no longer measure myself everyday, instead opting for a once a week weigh-in. I have also decided to quit logging every single morsel of food that passes over my lips on calorie count. On a day when I was absolutely certain I had blown my calories out of the water, I was still right on track. I've come to believe that I am now so aware of the calories in my usual foods that I can do the math in my head without worrying. I will of course continue to watch my portion sizes and eat healthier foods. I meant it when I said I was working on a lifestyle change.
As far as my husband we had his dr.s appointment on the first. He lost a total of 17.8 lbs in three months. I can see a major difference in the way he looks and moves, the way his clothes fit, etc. But that's not the best news. He was able to take his A1C from a diabetic 9.6 to a prediabetic range of 6.3. It's amazing. At a 6.3 even though he still technically has diabetes it is extremely well controlled and should mean that he will not experience any adverse side effects from the disease. Which is awesome!
In case you're wondering how we did it. We went to the gym three times a week for about an hour each time, he walked on the treadmill averaging 3 miles each visit. At least one day we added in a little bit of weight lifting. We paid attention to serving sizes, ate out a whole lot less, and I made sure he never went over 60 carbs in any given meal. I literally measured out every meal, especially rice, pasta, and tomato sauces. He cut out regular sodas, milk for drinking, potatos, candy, and sweets. I made him sweet tea out of Truvia and bought him sugar free pudding snack packs to replace the things he missed. He ate a can of vegetables with most dinners, usually green beans but occasionally a bag of microwaveable broccoli. We skipped the shakes and dairy queen and less than once a week indulged with nonfat frozen yogurt, less than a cup at a time. He took his medicine every day, tested his blood sugar and blood pressure every day. It wasn't easy, but it worked. 
Onward to my 50 books in a year goal. I have read and reviewed 5 books this month. Which brings my current total to 26. I'm just a smidge over halfway there and I still have half a year to work on it. Yay for being right on track.
I actually managed to write around half a dozen pages worth on Dark Divinity this month. Even though it isn't nearly what I would have like to have seen it is better than nothing.
In June Fairytree Photography had a really nifty lemonade stand session for a 4 year old, an engagement session, and our super cool Green Fairy promo shoot. We also booked another wedding, a boudoir, cake smash, and children's session. I think perhaps the last half of this year will be busy.
Lastly I haven't been able to do anything to our house remodel plans. Right now I'm toying with the idea of building my own bench to match our table. I enjoy building things, and its usually cheaper than buying it.
I remember the first of the year and my horoscope predictions. I think back to reading that the first half of this year was going to be all about earth shattering changes that tear down our perceptions of what the world really is. It has been that. My life has been changed irrevocably. There are alot of things that I will never take for granted again. It also stated something about the first half of the year being the time to eat healthy and exercise. Well I definitely did that too.  I also remember that the second half of the year was supposed to better. It already seems to have started onto that path. So I'm looking forward to the second half of 2013. Looking forward to it with me?

Art Uncovered 3.1

This image is from 'Dark Divinity', which is my current WIP. It's not really a scene from the book so much as a character piece.

 

Elana Cosset