A Little Look Inside Me

I'm not all writer. I wear many different hats. I am a mother, wife, sister, daughter, dreamer, crocheter, music lover,  friend, and so much more. One of the things I do on my spare time, when I'm not writing, is making clothes. And with summer almost here (finally!), I wanted to share some of the things I have made recently. I'm not done with one of the outfits. I'm also going to make a wrap using the same colorful yarn as the top set. So here they are including some of the other things I've made in the past. First, the most recent ones...........

This one is the last thing I've made so far. It has a "bathing suit" top to go under and a headband to complete it. A wrap will finish this set.

This is my first halter top. I've attempted it before and screwed up miserably. This time I put a little elastic on the back so it wouldn't be too loose lol. And of course, got to have something for the hair. I'm ready for summer now!

 I had originally made another top using the same yarn with a long skirt. It was suppose to be for Easter. I didn't like the skirt. It had too much "square dance" appeal to it lol. Well, I had enough yarn left over that I felt I wanted another shirt so made it a little more springy. Put a tank top under and its complete!



And now some older pieces..........

Amber Rigby Grosjean

This Month's Author, Doctor Rosaleen O'Brien

Doctor Rosaleen O’Brian is the author of “A Tribute to Trooper Patrick Rogers; A collection of prose and poetry”, “A collection of poetry books, and “Rosaleen’s Diary”, Church Abuse, Drugs and Ect” plus many more.

  Her website…..

www.doctorrosaleenobrien.webs.com

  The most difficult book she wrote was “Rosaleen’s Diary” in which she didn’t say why. The easiest book she wrote was “Marilyn Munroe and her Growler Bear” because it told the story through her teddy bear’s eyes. She was less than 14 years old when she began writing.

  She inspired herself to write. They couldn’t afford ink when she was younger to do her homework so she climbed a tree to pick elderberries and crushed them to make ink.

  Writing for her is therepy and stops the flashbacks from the drug trials. This is her motivation.

  At the time of this interview, she was working on a new book.  It was a romantic book about a Catholic Priest torn between the vows he made and the love of Lynda.

  One of her challenges as a person involved a homeless gentleman who was turned away by his family doctor and local hospital who wanted to amputate. He was advised that he would not survive and he resisted amputation. She treated this man.

  “The Royal Jewels” is Rosaleen's favorite book. She said, “Such a vast amount of Diamonds and the history behind them is awesome.”

What would you [Rosaleen] like to tell other writers new to this business? “My books are written with a deep insight and are fun to read although Some readers may laugh and at times shed a tear and at times feel a little scared..My trip in my books takes you places that you probably have never been…”

A New Year, A New Look, A New........

In my next newsletter I will be starting something new. For those who already subscribed to my newsletter, already see that each month I pick a new writer to "showcase", spreading information about them so you as readers may get to know him/her and the books he/she writes. Well, starting in Feb, I will be adding that information here giving that writer even more attention.

I'm always looking for new looks for my newsletters. I hate doing two issues in the same way. I don't want my readers expecting anything, except something fresh and creative. The last thing I want is to be predictable. I think that is one of the reasons why I write in different genres. Most writers will write in one or two, maybe three at the most but nothing like me. I don't like restrictions and putting a leash on my mind isn't good to say the least. I've never been the type to follow the crowd. When I was little, I didn't care what was "in" or out of fashion. I liked what I liked, did what I wanted and that was that. I am who I am.

And just like everyone else in the world, I am who I am because of things I've done, things I've seen and experienced, and because of the people in my life. Some people touched me in a good way, some bad. So with a new year coming and going, I've decided to have a new me. I've already made the decision to cut out soda (not all intake just slowed way down). That's just the beginning. Who knows what else I'm going to be doing with my life. All I know is, I need to write more books lol. And in my newsletters I'll share those books with you so you can follow my career. And hopefully, you'll get to read those books when they get published. So if you haven't subscribed to my newsletter yet, you can do that here. Or you can send me an email to argrosjean@hotmail.com

And I'm still looking for new writers to share. If you're one of them please send me an email and let me know who you are. I will gladly send you a list of questions about your books. I'll also check out your website to add more if needed. That way you can find more readers. We all know marketing isn't easy and I enjoy helping others. My daughter is working at joining us and I'm very happy about that although she has to make the decisions on her own. I just hope I can be there along the way to help her with each step toward whatever goals she makes.

Thank you very much!!!!

Amber Rigby Grosjean

Baby its Cold Outside

Just like the song says, its cold outside. And I hope it doesn't last long. Records were made all over the place with the temps dropping below 0. More than half of the country was covered in white. I know it looks pretty but cold is bad.

They are closing schools, shutting the doors to other places just to keep people in doors where they can stay warm. Heating bills are going up too. I can't wait until winter is over so we can enjoy the comforts of the warmth. And then we can complain its too hot outside. With a winter this bad, I can imagine how summer is going to be--hot, hot, hot. Will they close things down cause its too hot? We'll have to wait and see. That would be different.

I heard even Niagara Falls even froze in some areas! Wow, that's cold!


Amber Rigby Grosjean

Something New

Well we finally made it the new year. And since new years promise a new beginning, I've decided to make a few changes around here. Just something new for you. I hope you like this look.

At the top you will see the normal list of pages I have on my site/blog. On the far left, you can change the appearance which is totally awesome if you ask me. Go ahead and take a look. I'll wait lol.

Anyway, I figured if the whole world could get a new outlook than so could I. Its like starting all over again. Making a fresh start. So with each new day passing me by, I will give myself that fresh start. I will write more, learn more, try to read more, lose some weight lol, and hopefully find that agent I wanted to find in 2013. Yes, these things take time and I'm not rushing myself, just taking things one day at a time. Its the only way we can do this. You know that thing called living life. We only have one and I'm not wasting it. I'll even write in my blog more. I've kind of lagged a little on that area. Okay so I've lagged a lot there. I really am sorry.

I would love to hear from you. Tell me what you'd like to see in 2014. I'm all ears!

Thank you!!!

A. R. Grosjean

Just saying Hello

 

We're already 9 days into the month. Here's a little something to help you get ready for the holidays. Its not a little ornament, just something you can hang from a tree. A giant tree that is lol. Looks like it got stuck in the ground, don't it? Well maybe it did, maybe it didn't lol. Use your imagination. It would have to have come from a really big tree. This thing was bigger than my whole body lol. 

Maybe it came from a tree in Gulliver's Travels. That would have been a sight to see. I finally saw the movie and it was really cool. Its one of those movies I'd see again. I remember the story from when I was a kid so seeing the movie in today's time was really cool. 

So have you been decorating your tree yet? I hope you're enjoying the season so far! See you again soon!

Amber Rigby Grosjean

Count Down to Christmas

Well its officially Christmas Season so with that being said, Merry Christmas!!!!

Now its time to rush and get our gifts for the people we love or like a whole lot, even like just a little lol. This is the time of year where people tend to smile a little more and care more. I wish it was a year around thing but for some its not. Its also a time of year where we spend a lot of money, whether we want to or not. For those who do watch their spending, keep your eyes out for the big sales. They'll be here and there and I'm sure you'll get that one gift you're wanting for the right price. Just hang in there.

I really enjoy this time of the month because its gives me an excuse to get things for people. When I have the money that is lol. I love watching movies because they're great for putting me in the mood. Singing songs does it too. There are so many of either to choose from. I don't like snow all that much anyway but I still like seeing it in pictures or on TV. Don't like the cold lol. If I could have my way, it would snow and still be warm but that wouldn't work so well, would it? So I guess I just have to take the cold like everyone else. Or move to the warmer states lol.

We have 24 more days left to the big Day. The most important day of the year. Well, one of two. This is the day when a very important Man was born. Everyone turned His mother down while she was in labor, telling her there was no room for her. So Jesus was born in a manger, a barn with all the animals. On this day, a star shined so bright that it led three men to the special birthplace of our Savior. They worshiped Him with the finest gifts they knew. That's how the giving of gifts on Christmas began. So while you're wrapping gifts to give to your loved ones, remember someone else and wrap your heart so He has a gift to open as well.

Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

Amber Rigby Grosjean

Getting Ready for the Holidays?

Yep, its that time again! Snow will be coming soon, for some its already here! But that's not what I wanted to talk about this time around. Nope. Its holiday season, starting with Thanksgiving. For those who already received my newsletter know that lol. If you want this month's copy please let me know. I have plenty to go around, for free. No need to link back or anything. Just enjoy!

This is the time of year where people begin to feel a little more generous. A little more caring, thoughtful of others. Its really sad because we should be like that all year around, not just during November and December. Give a little love everyday because you never know, it could be the last. You want to be remembered as a good person, right? I'm not telling you how to live your life, you're going to do what you want no matter what I say. Its just an idea, something to think about.

Anyway, the stores are all packed with goodies, something new for the holidays. I remember growing up, every Christmas we'd get a new ornament for the tree. Traditions are great for this time of the year. Some are passed down from generation to generation. Its not much but it means a lot to each person in the family. Memories made and cherished from years to pass.

Gathering around the table one or two times a year to hold hands during that special prayer. Talking to one another during the hot meal, complimenting each other on the great recipes made to share. Opening our minds to each other, sharing our new year's resolutions. And then we forget them when the new year comes around lol. Sometimes, we don't forget and push ourselves to commit to them because of that special promise like to lose that weight, or clean out the garage, or finish that written book.

Yep, its that time of year again. If its not too early, I just wanted to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!!!!! May you enjoy your time with your family and friends, make new memories with them and cherish the old.


Amber Rigby Grosjean

Started New Book plus New Updates

Well I've started yet another book. This one is called "The Death Retreat". Its a retreat for adults on an island that isn't owned by anyone. Each couple answered an ad with a RSVP. No phones allowed nor will they work. One by one (well two by two), people are murdered. No one seems to notice until..........

I haven't gotten that far. Some of the characters seem to want this book erotica but I don't know if I want it in that genre so I figured I'd finish writing the rough draft and then read it over to see if it should go either way. I've got a long way to go at the moment so we'll just have to see. I do know one thing, someone's gotta survive but I don't know who or why. And I'm not even sure the motive just yet. In time, it will be revealed to me, when the motive is ready to come to me, that is. But anyway, I just wanted to share this so far.

Another thing. My oldest daughter has decided to write a book too. I think that is just sooooo cool. I can't wait to read what she's created. Maybe I could help her out and make it the best she can make it so it can be published. That would be so awesome. I'm talking about editing, of course. I don't want her to change her ideas, just make them better. That's what writers do. They absorb people's opinions about their works and then make changing on how they choose will work. If she doesn't want my opinion, I'll be happy too. Just knowing she wants to be like me, make me feel so good. I'm a very happy Mom right now!!!!! My youngest wants to be a teacher when she grows up which is also very very cool. I'm proud of all my babies!!

I'm working on another issue for my newsletter. The next one coming out will be on November 1, 2013. If you haven't signed up yet, its not too late. I'd love to have you. You can never have too many friends or fans!



Another book that's in the process of going through my mind is a battle between aliens and one young lady. A magical septor has landed on Earth. Who ever possesses this object with life in itself inherits the power it holds within. She must protect it at all costs, even if it means becoming the septor itself. Can she withstand the power or will it consume her? That's all I got so far. It came from a dream and I think it was very interesting to say the least.


A. R. Grosjean

Calling All Writers......

I'm getting close to the end of my list of published authors to add to my newsletter issues so I'm asking all published authors/poets and even song writers (inspired by my own daughter) to come on and let's get you interviewed. I'll devote an entire page or two, to you and your work. If it doesn't take an entire page, that's fine, I just want to make sure there's enough space for your work.

Send me an email at argrosjean@hotmail.com for your interview. Please let me know your pen name and title(s) of your work. That is the ones that are published at the time you've sent the email. If something is in the works of being published, that counts. Let me know the release date as soon as you can though. Any links to your websites or blogs would be great so I can study your works as well. It may help with more questions if I need them.

If you know of any published writers too, send them my way. There's no cost for this. I know how hard it is to find new readers so we can use all the help we can get as writers. And I don't mind sharing my readers and fans with you. After all, if we can read more than one book, so can all of those other people lol.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you! Thank you!!!!!


A. R. Grosjean

Straight from this month's issue: Something to think about. Eager to hear your thoughts