New Update: July 2018

Here's my newest update. Sorry, its been so long since I said anything, been really busy...…

First of all, in June, my husband had a stroke. He is still recovering but he is okay now. I almost lost him so I've been staying close to him keeping an eye just to make sure he's okay. I was so worried there for a little while. He's back to his normal routine now but I still like keeping my guard up just in case.

Second, my newest two books have been released. Mother of the Dragons is still available. And I re-published my favorite book, Peterson Estate. And just in time too, the original book is now unavailable for purchase. It was always intended to be a series so I have published it as the series Emily had always wanted from me. Yes, she's the main character but she's so much a part of me that I sometimes feel like she's real. She comes to me in my dreams and tells me things lol.

So book 1 is now available on Amazon. It is the same book as the one I had before so if you haven't read it yet, you can now purchase with it the new cover, shown above. It is called Peterson Estate Birth of A Witch. The second book in the series will be coming out soon and I am hard at work writing the third book in the series. As of this posting, I just finished Chapter 5 with 12K words.

I don't think Cursed Blood is available anymore, the price on the book seems a little high so I will be re-publishing it as well. I'm just trying to get Peterson Estate a good head start on the series before I get to it. Plus I need to make a new cover for it lol. That does take time. I also have a couple books in the works that need polishing and their covers need to be finished so there is a lot on my plate that need to get done

Hello, hello, hello!

So another month has quickly gone by and we're now in the month of March. I will be turning 42 this month! I cannot believe it lol.

Sometimes I feel much older, sometimes I feel way younger lol. 

My newsletters are going strong. I've recently sent out another issue. I'm continuing to add subscribers. So if you'd like my newsletters to come to your email address, please let me know and I will get you added! I'd love to do that and will never ask for a penny. 

Just recently, I learned that my oldest daughter is pregnant for the second time so I will be having another grand baby! I'm jumping with joy on this! My first grand baby is a little over a year now and she's growing so fast. She loves walking. She fell the other day but she's okay. Comes with the territory. Of course, it doesn't make it any easier to watch. Her personality is beginning to shine through and I am so lucky to be getting called her grandma. Can't wait for the next one to come!!

I am still working on my new page on Facebook and would love you to come by and visit. Just leave a comment so I know you were there. I'm always happy to read reviews as well. Its not a requirement but its always nice. You can never have too many friends so if we're not friends yet, ask to be added. Let me know I sent you lol. Meaning, you came from my blog lol.

So that's my update for now. See you again soon!!!

A.R. Grosjean

Gotta love cell phones

So my husband found a new feature on his cell phone through the camera. Its called mirror. Its always been there but he didn't know it lol. So now he keeps taking pictures using the feature and he sends them to me. And of course, he sends them to our friends too. Its really funny how amusing he is about the whole thing. The picture above is one picture he took. We were waiting for the bus to arrive and I guess he was a little bored lol. 

This picture I took on the same day. He got me into playing around with the camera. Of course, I already knew about the feature because whenever I get a new phone, I always play around with it so I can learn what the phone does. 

Its amazing what cell phones can do now days. I remember when they first came out. The flip phones which are still around, were such a pain. I hated texting because you had to punch the key for the letter, sometimes two or three times depending on which letter you wanted. Then came the slider phones which were nice because they had a full keyboard but they were really small buttons so texting was still a chore. And then I discovered a smart phone. Everything on one screen. Select what you want and go from there. And you can add apps which can get a little crazy.

Looking around, it seems everyone has a smart phone now. Some people are going nuts with them. Walking into things, getting hurt; all because they can't take their eyes off the screens. Selfies are being taken everywhere. And when I say everywhere, I mean everywhere. I saw girls taking selfies in the bathroom. I mean, come on. How weird is that? As if people need to see a toilet stall in the background. You can edit your pictures but people don't. So instead of cropping out the toilet, they leave it in there hoping people won't notice the dirty toilet behind you. Yeah, not all bathrooms have stall doors lol especially if its one of those one person bathrooms.

But to make it fair, smart phones do come in handy. The built in GPS with maps help you find your way in a new city. I've used it many times. You can get the weather app so you can be sure its going to be a nice day or to avoid the bad weather. There's great apps that help keep you busy so you're not bored while waiting to see the doctor or whatever appointment you're waiting for. And the games are addictive lol. Believe me, I know. There's apps to help you grow; cooking, writing, etc. Checking emails don't require computers now. Its great. But people live in their cell phones now. Instead of visiting with people in the room, everyone is on their own cell phone. Texting or playing with whatever app is on the phone. 

Our technology as evolved. With that, some people have gotten dumb over the years. Sorry to say it but its true. I did say some, not all.

Welcome to My World

Okay, so I don't really know why I came up with that title lol. But here ya go, welcome to my world lol. Some updates. I have made some changes on Facebook. I dropped my account and new a whole new one. I needed something fresh. A new start. I had that other account for a very long time and it was holding a lot of baggage, I guess you can call it. With that being changed, I had to create a new page for my author page. I changed the link at the right so it will take you to the new page.

I am also working on a new book. A Non-fiction. Those always take a while to be written to you will have to bare with me on it. It is my story. My true story about the life I've had so far. My autobiography. Yeah, I'm not dead but might as well write it while I'm alive so the story is told completely. Other people can't do these types of books justice. Yeah, they get the facts but there's no feeling behind the story. You don't know what's inside someone's head when someone else writes it. And if no one ever reads it, at least I can get it out and maybe begin to finally heal. I hope that happens. I've lived a bad life, a very sad life filled with pain and people who said they loved me who used me and lied to me all my life. Its going to stop. I'm taking control of my life. It is my life after all.

And so I've found myself escaping into other worlds again, hiding away from the problems of my world. Its never ending. One day, I'll be truly free of my mistakes and hardships. Its not today, maybe not even tomorrow. But someday. Until then, I will keep on working at it and hope I can still have a good life. A happy life. That's all anyone really wants--to be happy. Right? I'll get there. After all, dreams really do come true. That's my ultimate dream--to be truly happy.

Until next time, see you later

AR. Grosjean

Changes for the New Year

Well, its finally the end of the year. We can say good-bye to 2017 and hello to 2018!

This is probably my last blog of the year so I should say a little something, huh? I've been busy. Still doing my research for my upcoming non-fiction book about homelessness. Been talking to people incognito. Boy, some of the things, I'm hearing is really sad. Don't know if I can use any of it though. Should I be upfront with people, letting them know I'm a writer working on a book in this subject? Mother of the Dragons is out and available for purchase. Been trying to market that. I wish I had the kind of voice that actually gets heard. Its hard trying to sell a book when no one hears you.

Christmas came and went. I was hoping to be ready for it but finances did not want to cooperate. As usual. I think everyone around me is used to that. I'm working on it though. Winning the lottery would be so useful right about now. It would be great too because then I could have my own publishing company being the one that opens the doors for small-time authors trying to break into print. I could be the one who makes people's dreams come true. And then I could help them along side myself getting seen. Hire build board signs and commercials. Place ads in newspapers and magazines. But its only a dream lol. Of course, there's more to do with a lottery winning. My children wouldn't have to suffer anymore. That's worth it all, right there.

So now, we have a new year slowly approaching us. Hiding in the shadows, waiting until we least expect it, and then pounce on us like a cat playing with a mouse. Boy, am I ready for this year to be over already. But I have plans. I want to be able to sell copies of my newest book. Get another one written. Spend more time with my kids. And my grand daughter. She crawls like she's already in the army like her aunt. Its so cute. She's trying to walk but her mother wasn't walking on her own until she was about 18 months so I'm sure she will get there. I'm in no hurry lol.

So with the new year, I decided it was time to make a couple changes on my blog. I hope you like it. I'm always on Facebook which is linked on the right side of the page. Feel free to come on over, like and follow. I'm trying to keep it busy so there's always something going on there. Until I post again, you all have a great day and I will be seeing you again soon!!!

A.R.Grosjean

Hello everyone

It doesn't happen very often. The two of us in one picture where we both look normal. Usually, he gives goofy looks or something. When he looks okay, something is wrong with the way I look. This is probably the best picture we took together for a long time. He has a goofy nature so I'm used to it but every now and then I like it when he acts normal lol.

So I've been a very busy young woman. I've been writing. I finally finished a round of edits for my next book Mother of the Dragons. I'm letting some people read it to get some feedback. One chapter at a time so it will take a while. Once it is finished and I've decided on a cover, it will be released but I am taking my time to make sure everything is correct. Editing is always the hardest part and always takes the longest.


I have been working on my Facebook page as well. It can be found at https://www.facebook.com/argrosjeanauthor/ I am in the process of adding groups to the site for my books. The first two of which are Mother of the Dragons book group and Peterson Estate book group. They are both open to the public at this time. I don't want to add too many at once so it won't be too overwhelming. That's something I don't want to do.

I am excited about my newest book and so far, I've been getting some really positive feedback which I am adding to the new group site on my page. This will make for a good way to show others about the book which is something I need to do. And since the book isn't out yet, it gives me more time to reach as many people as I can. It will be available in paperback and e-book form through Amazon once it is released.

Then I can dive into my next book full force while still working on the research for Homeless Across America which is something I'm still working on. Nonfiction books are harder to write because everything has be right 100% of the time so things need to be double checked, then triple checked. And then I need to create a cover. I'm thinking of taking a picture for that one. It will be a while before that one is ready though.

So that's my newest update so far. Don't forget to check out my Facebook page and like it. Share it with your reading friends too. Thanks!!

A.R. Grosjean

Been a while. Update.....

I hope I'm not scaring anyone lol. Here's my most recent picture. Just got a new hair cut. I did the front myself and my darling husband did the back to even it out since I couldn't see it. Of course, I fold my hair behind my ears so its hard to tell but its all the same length. He did a better job than I did, I think lol. But I've never said I was a professional.

Its bee too long since I've posted anything on here so this one might be a little longer. There's a lot to say today. First off, I'm still writing just taking longer cause I want everything just right. My next book has to be better than my last one and I'm still researching for my homeless book. No, I didn't take off more than I can chew. I just want the information to be right. So it takes longer.  Being my first Non-Fiction, I wanted it all to be as accurate as possible.

So I'm on Facebook a lot. Yeah, its a good way to keep in touch with my children. Well, one of them because the other two are really busy with school and their lives. I have a stronger bond with the oldest and she just had a baby so she's always sharing news of her. My first grand daughter. She was born in October, a little sooner than the doctor predicted. But its okay. I was all too happy to hear the news! I don't look like a grandma and I don't tend to act like one either lol. Of course, I do crochet so maybe I will act like one just a little.

So anyway, I've been getting frustrated with my list of friends on FB. Many of them have been posting about politics. I'm so tired of them. Most of the time, I just pass by them anymore. But sometimes, one catches my eye and I will read it, sometimes making a comment. That is what FB is, right? Before, during the elections aiming at the current President (Obama) many people were complaining that there were too many refugees in our country and we needed to stop them and pay more attention to our veterans. And then we get a new President (Trump) and he signed something that had been on the President's desk for many years (before Obama) banning the travel of certain people from 7 different countries. Now these same people are complaining about it. I did leave a comment and one of my friends got offended and said "No, I said this...." which was the same thing I had said but in her own words. Come on. If you complain about something and the President makes it happen, don't get mad about it. You got what you wanted. Why complain about something you wanted and posted about? Its only going to make you look stupid and ungrateful. Am I right?

Now, I'm not into politics. Never have been and I probably never will. Its all labels to me. We're suppose to be a united nation but yet we're divided into groups. Get rid of the groups and drop the labels, and let's just be who we are. Humans. I know, its never going to happen. As a nation, we've lost our compassion, our heart. And until we find it, we'll never be a great nation like Trump says. I think I'm venting now lol. And I know not too many people actually read my blogs so its all good. I'm okay with that. Eventually, it will get noticed and I'll have to watch what I say lol. Until then, I'm venting. If you are one of those people who still has compassion for your fellow human, spread the word and get it out. We need to love each other like God intended. There's no other way our of our mess. Through love.

Blast from the past

Okay, here's how I look right now. I checked my email and received a notice that one of my memberships was going to be canceled from being inactive so I went on it and did a few things so it wouldn't be closed. While doing so, I stumbled across some of my old pictures. I really forgot about them and thought to myself, wow I've changed over the years. So I saved them to my computer and now I'm sharing them with you!

Forgive me because the shirt I'm wearing even though I liked it at the time makes me look a little bigger than I really was at that time lol. I have gained some weight since then but I still don't look that big and I am losing that weight now. About 6 pounds total so far!!! I'm proud of myself on that lol. Maybe its the summer heat and all the walking I'm doing. Plus I'm drinking way less soda although I haven't given it up completely. But that's a different story lol. You know me, its hard to stay on topic. But anyway, here's the pic. It was taken in Indianapolis, Indiana by my hubby. I can't remember the year it was taken though.

If you aren't familiar with Indy, this was taken on the circle, downtown. Its called the circle because the street forms a circle around a monument. There are steps where a lot of people sit and have lunch during the warmer days. I remember the shorts I have on. I actually decorated them a little one day when I was a little bored. I don't know if you can tell in the picture.

I love horses and we got permission to take this picture. The guy was a taking a break waiting for someone to want to take a ride. I believe its cost 50$ for like an hour or half an hour. I can't remember which lol. Don't you just like memories? Some things you can't remember and some things are hard to forget. Good or bad. And the older you get, the worse that gets. I hate it a lot lol. But I am glad there are good memories like this that can bring a smile to my face. There are a lot of old pictures that I've been looking for so its nice to find them when I do. I'm going to keep looking and hope for more happy surprises. I like seeing how I've changed over the years lol. Gotta love the internet lol.

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I have added a new feature to this blog. Its a guestbook and you can find it on the Contact Amber page. Its actually an old feature that I used on my old website so the last entry was in 2008. I apologize for that. Please feel free to leave an entry if you'd like. I'm always happy to hear from you.

So that's it for this entry. Please stay cool and stay out of the sun if you can help it. Wear sun screen if you have to. I don't any more because I've been tanning now so I'm happy about that.

Amber Rigby Grosjean

Update

So summer is slowly approaching and I'm getting excited as each day passes by. I'm working on my next newsletter issue. Actually, I really just finished it leaving time to get the next one started lol. I really do enjoy making them. If you noticed, there is a sign up box on the right side of the page if you decide you'd like to receive an issue in your email. These pages are printer friendly so I invite you to print one out if you'd like and share with your friends.

I always ask if someone would like to share some big news to let me know and I'm happy to add it to one of my issues. I will never charge anything for it so its always free advertisement. You can come up with your own design or I'll think of a clever way to share it. Also for free lol. As a writer, I know how hard it is to advertise lol. Getting my own name out there is a challenge so spread the word about my books if you can.

Tonight I am working on an all-nighter and as soon as I'm finished working on this blog, I'm going to be working on one of my books. Its my Fiction book called Homelessness Across America. I'm still seeking other people's experiences with the subject whether you've been homeless yourself or you've seen it (or even helped someone who was/is). Your name can be left out if you'd prefer. I will also be needing pictures. If you do have pictures, I will need permissions to have them. I was thinking of doing a state by state but that would lead to 50 chapters so I'm rethinking that idea lol. Plus I won't be visiting all 50 states. There's no way I could. That's why I'm asking for help. You would be given credit, of course.

For those who are on Facebook, I'm always there so you're welcome to drop a line. Please no flirting lol. I am a married woman lol. I have a page on there also for my writing. I'm still in the process of getting it organized so bare with me if you could.

Thank you!!!!

Amber Rigby Grosjean

Ready for Spring

Its been a little while since I blogged anyway so I thought I'd add a little something today. I looked back at my 2015 and I didn't blog that much at all. So I made it a goal to blog a little (well a lot) more this year.

I am so ready for spring. I decided to make a few tops to bring me from winter to spring. This one is my favorite of the tops. I made another one with a more sporty look that has a hat. I love the hat. But this one is more dressy which is a little more me.


I haven't been writing like I wanted to so maybe this year I'll do more of that too. I've just been stumped. Maybe I'm pushing it too much. I don't know. I love writing and everything that comes with it but lately, every time I sit down to do it, nothing comes out. I just hate writer's block. I've gone years with it, off and on. And then I had years where I couldn't put the pen down. Those were the years when I got published lol. And those were the years when I was still in school. My imagination is still there but its running wild again lol. Okay, so I've never tamed it. I aint gonna either. I like that its like that.

So my oldest is getting ready to turn 19 years old. I'm excited but at the same time, I just wish they would stop growing. All my kids are taller than me now. I hate being short lol. My son calls me the worlds tallest midget. It does make me laugh. They do get that from their father. Annoying but funny lol. I do love them.

So, I need to get off of here and see if I can put some words to paper.

Amber Rigby Grosjean

Update....Dec 2015

Its that time of year again! Less than a week away to celebrate a special birthday!!! Merry Christmas!!!

As an update, I've been really busy working on one of my books, getting research done. I don't want to leave anything out. I've been keeping my eyes open and ready!

I'm ready to send out my next newsletter. Its not too late to sign up for it. There's going to be 2 for the price of 1--free, of course lol. I'm excited about it and can't wait to fill the emails! I just hope everyone enjoys them! So far so good for the past issues!!

I'm so not ready for the upcoming year 2016. Its a special year for me. You'll have to read my issues to find out, of course. That much I won't say here. Not yet any way. I can't spill the beans about this special news!! No, another book isn't ready for publication yet. I'm still working on that lol. But its equally as good. For me anyway!!

Life is too short to sit at the computer all day and play in the clouds. Its not boring though. I enjoy visiting my new friends in my head. No, I'm not crazy. I'm talking about my characters. You should know me by now. I love creating new people and having them doing things. Sometimes I get a little carried away and they follow me to my dreams lol. Of course, that does help me make them better on the page. Its fun too!! As long as they don't go around killing each other lol. Then I may be a little worried.

So that's now in a nut shell. See you soon!!!!

Amber Rigby Grosjean

Started writing a new book

Well I started working on a new book last night
 An idea just popped in my head and I couldn't get it out. When I began writing I didn't have a title. Sometimes I do that. And then the title hit me mid sentence so I scrolled up the page and quickly added it.

The book is called The Keepers. Right now all I can say is that its an alien story. I can't wait to reveal it!

A.R. Grosjean

New Changes

As you can see I've made new changes to the design of my blog. I hope you like it.

I like mixing things up a bit every now and then. Its like cleaning house. Sometimes a sofa needs to be moved for a fresh look lol.

Yeah that's me. I'm always moving things around. Sometimes furniture is pushed up against the wall, sometimes its"free standing". I don't like the look to be the same too long lol. Lucky for me, I married someone who is the same way! I grew up in a house where the sofa was always in the same place and it got boring for me. So when I got my own place, I knew I would be different and I am! Got to have change in my life every now and then. Some things can't be changed but some things can be so I work on the things that can be changed. We've actually switched rooms before too. I once lived in a house that was broken down into apartments and my side was basically a walk through. The bedroom was originally in the center which meant you had to walk through the bedroom to get to the kitchen from the living room. So we switched the living room and the bedroom. We blocked the front door and used the back door to the kitchen. Problem solved! And of course, we had a sign on the front door for people to go the back door if they were visiting so we didn't have to yell through the door.

I'm the same way with my blog. If I left it the same all the time, it would be boring lol. So I change it up every now and then so you feel like you're at a new place. Its something for me and something for you! All at the same time.

So what have I been up to?

Besides redecorating, I got caught up on one of my favorite shows. Finally finished Season 4 on "Once Upon A Time". Now I can't wait for the next season!!! Talk about a twist!! I love twists. I really love them a lot lol. If you haven't seen the show I don't want to spoil it for you but its one of those things you really have to watch! I'm dead serious. Its got Snow White and all the other fairy tale characters all in one show. Its got me hooked big time. Of course, I was hooked from the beginning in season one with episode one. I started watching the show on TV but got behind so when I had the chance to watch it on Netflix, I got caught up as soon as I could, watching one episode after another. No commercials!! The same thing for another favorite show of mine. Yep, that would be Supernaturals! I love that Dean and Sam!!!!! I'm currently waiting for season 10. Can't wait to see what happens to the boys.

I'm also working on my books. Research for one and editing another. So much work to do still. Can't wait to send it out to publishers!!!


Amber Rigby Grosjean

Summer Time Fun

Summer is slowly slipping away. It feels like it just began. But there's been a lot of days that were enjoyed.......

4th of July is a good time to celebrate. Sometimes the goofy side of our personalities over shine the rest.

Brothers will be brothers, and when you're around family, you can be yourself. Sometimes you just want to make someone else laugh and get into the mood to party! That's my hubby, he's always wanting to make someone laugh. It helped that my daughter brought the props!




And 4th of July wasn't the only thing that made summer great. We did have some nice weather, when it wasn't raining. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the good days.

Sometimes sitting in a shade made it so much nicer. And spending the days with people you love makes it even better!!

 
And let's not forget the 3 Rivers Day Parade in Fort Wayne, Indiana. My oldest daughter was part of that parade. She marched with her school's band (Snider). I'm also an IU fan so I had to get a picture of the IU float!






The summer was way too short for all the memories but memories they are and they will be kept. You never know, some of those memories can be turned into parts of books that will be later come into life! You never know with me!!!

I hope your summer was as good as mine. And I hope Fall will have something good coming to you as well!!!



Amber Rigby Grosjean

We were never there.....

Well it is officially summer now and the 4th of July is upon us. Time for celebrating our nation's birth and our freedom! Of course there have been a lot of changes over the years since then. A whole lot.

None of us were there to see a lot of how America was back then. Only our ancestors. Our nation has a sad past. We can't change that past but we can learn from it, hopefully forget it too. Slavery was really bad. Segregation was really bad. Of course, in many ways that hasn't changed (its in reverse in many ways). That's part of our past we need to forgive and forget about. Yeah it was wrong and I'm sorry for how people were treated but the only way we can rise above it is by stopping it dead in its track. And the only way we can do that is by forgiving ourselves for what our ancestors did.

Yes, there's still hate in our nation which is also sad and I wish there was a magic wand to take it away but there isn't so its going to take time for it to finally go away. That has to start with each and every one of us. If we stop teaching our children its okay to hate another race, that will never go away. But we also have to stop saying we can't have a good life because of it either. That's up to each and every one of us too.

I was raised by people in my family who didn't like other races and me and my sisters were not aloud to date someone who wasn't black but I didn't turn out like them. I see people as equal. I consider myself color blind when it comes to people. If I can do that then so can everyone else. It has to start with ourselves. We have to put our hate and anger aside and forgive each other.

I hope I didn't offend anyone. That was not my intention. With Independence day coming up it got me thinking. Every time someone is killed by someone of a different color, it gets me thinking too. Just because they are different races, it really doesn't mean someone is racist every time. Black people kill white people too. Sometimes it is. And its sad any time someone is killed. I pray for all families involved. I pray that people stop the hate, either way. Whether its against the race, the gender, the age, the personality, or whatever someone hates someone else for. I pray it all stops. And we can all live in peace with each other and make this a great country to be living together in. As brothers and sisters. We are the human race.

Again, I'm not trying to offend anyone and if I have I am truly sorry. Its not intention. I just wanted to share how I feel. I love everyone!

Thank you!!!!!


Amber Rigby Grosjean