Hello!
What a week this was...so much happened! I have been immersed in my work, which if you know me well, is precisely what I love doing...
The outline to the 9th novel has been completed, "Chronicles of Our Death." You may recall reading about Logan and his brother in my last blog. I believe that sharing these stories of our life long journeys are important.
Daniel, Logan's brother took me ( in a whirlwind gesture) to the Allen house (a historic home located in down town Austin) to dance under the bright stars of Texas this week.
It was truly beautiful...
I also lost someone close to me, my anchor. That was a really tough thing to go through alone, but again, that will be changing shortly...
So let us return to "Chronicles of Our Death" aren't you curious? This novel will bring you into the life of Sawyer once again.
We begin with heartache, as so many of my stories do so start. Logan has made a terrible judgement call. He even goes as far as to seek out other women...again.
I believe that it is his brothers' involvement that causes him to re-evaluate his circumstances...
But not one to simply stand by and merely await fates decision, Sawyer stumbles upon a very difficult if not impossible situation...
Here in comes Cassian...He is none to pleased with her life thus far and sets about to erradicate his friend from all whom would see her hurt for no other reason than selfish agendas and jealousy...
I find Cassian to be one man incredibly interesting to write about. He has a true sense of himself and is fearless in all tasks set before him. Cassian has no qualms in regard to what he must do, whether his love interest is a willing participant or not.
Aside of this, the book "The Garrison Effect" is reaching the Lit agents within the next few days...alas, the waiting for you is nearly over.
In the background of any novel there is an incredible, if not sometimes insurmountable amount of work to be done.
Unfortunately those who offered their help originally couldn't hold up to their word, while I found others who never gave it a second thought and rushed over to pitch in.
I had the stomach flu, suffered from a death of a loved one and yet, today, we are looking at the finished product.
This is very pleasing...very pleasing indeed.
It is difficult to witness people who you believed were good for their word, fall to the wayside...
But then you know who they are, and sometimes, that is what you truly need to see.
I stand.
I do not allow my knees to buckle, because if not I, then who?
So, having said that, thank you Tina, Justin, Jason, Michael T, Tommy, Tony, Leo, and Marshall Wayne for rolling up your sleeves and completing the project.
So I was asked a slew of questions via contact through e mail. I got a really big kick out of it, I suppose that it would be easier for me to answer them here, rather than send out 122 emails lol...
What to do I do on my down time? I hike, travel as much as I can...I design when I am able, though I haven't the proper skills to sketch...
Do I really only wear Gray, Black, and white? Yes. I simplified my wardrobe, with great purpose and I am happier for having done so.
Do dogs actually follow me every loving time I jog? Yes, and it's annoying, they tire easily.
The whole glass thing...is it true? Yes, just two days ago a set of china slid down from its place and nearly crashed.
Fav auto? Easy. Mercedes Maybach, black.
What makes me laugh? Someone else laughing...
Fav wine? Vignaioli Di S. Stefano D' asti Moscato, sexy from first sip to last drop. Makes love to your palate with every drink...Beautiful, stunning wine.
Why did I use my own name in the books? Ask me in person, and I will tell you. Be sure to wear a suit...lol
What impresses you? Honesty, integrity, and passion.
Who is your hero? The person who falls and gets back up, tries again. The person who holds the hand of the one hurting the most-not because they want to, but because they have to, it's who they are...
Why do you enjoy Hemmingway so much? Because he couldn't write fast enough, his passion is found on every page..
If you didn't write, what would you do? (profession) this always makes me laugh, I have more work to do on an average day then most people ever deal with.
Why latin? Ask me in person. I have alot to remark on this subject.
Do I mind being compared to the writer of the twighlight series? No. She's tastic at what she does. I'm different, so it's fine, as long as you remember that our life experiences are vastly diverse.
How much is truth/fiction in your books? You'd have to know me personally to know...
Who/what were my influences? You, the person down the street, everything that touches my heart, sometimes for the better, sometimes not... I follow my heart, follow my dreams. I don't believe in following a path, I forge my own. I became exhuasted trying to fit in, so I simply built a world where someone such as myself could emerge as happi, and yes that is happy with an 'I', a 'Y' leads to question the resolve, don't you think?
Words that I love? Capitualtion. Passion. Eternal love.
Words that I dislike? The N word, which no one, and I mean NO ONE should ever use, for any reason. Hate, Can't and Won't.
Best thing about me? I'm true, the real thing.
Worst thing? My temper...I swear like a sailor. I can't accept excuses.
What is on my Zune, playing right now? Blue oct., Jacks maniquin, Zac Brown band
Am I moving to Dallas? In all probablity? Perhaps...
Why werewolves? Why not? Vampires are over done...
If I won the lotto/had alot of money? I'm great with money, it changes nothing, except I'd have bigger safe.
What do I watch on tv? Jack, british shows, and sci fi...
Do I really hate speaking on the phone? Yes. But I do enjoy speaking to my friends.
What do I collect? Broken watches, corks from my fav wines.
Where do I see myself this year? Hiking the Highlands of Scotland, why? Because I wrote about it, and I need to see it through...I need to have that etched im my memory.
Famous people that I adore: Ian MacShane, John Nettles and Gerard Butler.
I am asked about Oprah ALL OF THE TIME, if you ever recieved the invite...I only want to ask her about her shoes...to me the most sexiest thing a man could do for you, and please duly note this, go to Italy, have shoes made for the woman that you love. She wears uncomfortable shoes. My question is why? Go to Italy and have the right ones made.
(hence why she'd more than likely dismiss me)
Why do I eat when survivor is on? Because I can...and for the record, Russel should've won. Period. He was upfront, and he didn't ever allow the word 'quit' come past his lips.
Who is my fav child, seeing as how I have so many, and why did I have so many children? I have no favs because they are all so different. As for why so many, I never believed that I couldn't do whatever I wanted in this life with children. I dreamt of a significantly large family, and I brought that dream to life. The last two were a dream that I had when I was 19 years old. I always knew that I would accomplish this goal. If not I, then who?
We all have the calling, just not everyone listens...and that is not to say that that its simply this path, we can and should all make a difference in what we are able to. In my case it was adoption, but for you, maybe its a pet adoption or bringing food to the food bank.
Am I afraid of snakes etc.? I hold no fear for snakes (execpt the deadly ones, then I scream and run) Don't like spiders... I was attacked by a large dog as a 5 year old, so I refrain from getting to close...although those are the ones who jog beside me lol...
Do I eat frog legs? Yes I do, and no, I would not eat bugs. Way to gross for me.
What is my highest Scrabble score? 501. I am very serious when I play games, and I especially love playing spades...anytime...anywhere...
Fav color? Black.
Fav place? Garmisch Germany, anytime of year...
The biggest thing that shaped my life? The death of my son, Dakotah.
Worst thing that someone ever said to me? That I was a nothing, that my voice didn't count. I don't believe that about anybody.
Do I believe in the death penalty? I'm from Detroit, what do you think?
If I had to do it all over again, what would I do differently? No. I wouldn't be me then!
Well, that is all the time that I have this week. I've got to get back to work...lol
Enjoy your days
Revel in all is you, no one can measure your worth but you!
From my hand to yours,
Sawyer
Saint Andrews
