Fall Begins

Aug 19

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Osiyo~

Summer is almost over here in the midwest and it’s been hot as a firecracker. Thankfully not as many wildfires as we’d feared but it wouldn’t take much to wipe Oklahoma off the map with the lack of rain we’ve had this year. I hope everyone else is staying cool. On top of that we are having internet issues and hope to have it resolved soon so I can blog more regularly again. Until then, feel free to visit some of my friends’ sites in my blog roll for fun. I’ll be updating that list very soon with some awesome authors!

I’ve had a busy, busy summer. I announced the purchase of our new home in June, well we are moved in and almost unpacked. Still far from organized, but unpacked. I sold my first short story ebook, HOME, to The Wild Rose Press in the midst of it all and am waiting on the release date, which I’ll announce as soon as I have it. 

So what am I working on now? I still haven’t figured out the revisions for Perfect Dr. Viv so I’m moving forward on that mostly. This week I started a new project. I love new beginnings. I know a lot of authors who say the first draft of a new book is their favorite part of writing. I love that ‘new’ feel as I open a blank doc. but even more than that, I think my fave part is after I give those cardboard persons life. When I breathe personality and substance into them with words I begin to feel like I’m getting to know new friends and I fall in love with them. That doesn’t happen in a first, or sometimes even a second, draft for me. So it will be a while before I introduce the three latest characters to the world here in my blog. Yep. There are three special people in this new wip. Three main characters. Nooo. It’s not a menage! You know by now that I write what my tag line says- ONE man, ONE woman, ONE love. So who is the third MC? You’ll have to wait and see. All I can tell you is that you’ll adore them (I hope) as much as I already do.

In the meantime, I’ll be writing, revising and happily living in my new house in the middle of one of the hottest, driest states in the USA.

Oh- and check back on Tuesday, the 23rd, to find out where I’ll be guest blogging.

Dodadagohvi~

About Calisa Rhose

I'm a mother of three daughters and wife to a wonderful man of 35+ years. I'm also an avid seamstress, polymer clay artisan and die-hard crafter, always coming up with things to make with, and for, my six granddaughters and two grandsons. Check out my craft site https://lisasfancifulallure.wordpress.com/ when you have a moment. I'm also a small online business owner of Okie fLips on Etsy and Poshmark (eBay/Merkari coming soon), https://www.etsy.com/people/cmselfridge and https://poshmark.com/closet/okieflips I'm a published author of sensual romance. I write about stubborn men and women who don't take no for an answer, and there's always that golden HEA. Cowboys and first responders are my favorite contemporary heroes to write about. My light paranormal heroes are strong men ready to protect their women--not that they need protecting, since they are capable of caring for themselves.

Posted on 08/19/2011, in Goals, guest blogging, my writing, progress, The Wild Rose Press and tagged , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. 25 Comments.

  1. Lynne Marshall | 08/20/2011 at 12:19 PM

    Hi Calisa!
    I love your new look. I think it’s a great idea, since you just moved your real home, to update your blog home. Great look. Congrats on settling in both here and at your house. Keep the loop posted on your upcoming blogs.

    best wishes,
    Lynne Marshall

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  2. Brenda Buckner Wallace | 08/20/2011 at 9:33 AM

    Lovely blog, Calisa. Congratulations on all your new beginnings. I have wanted to throw my laptop in the trash plenty of times, but I know I’d just be digging it back out of the coffee grounds. Beautiful inviting colors here.

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    • Calisa Rhose | 08/20/2011 at 4:54 PM

      Thank you Brenda. It was great seeing you today! I know what you mean about digging the laptop from the coffee grounds. But it doesn’t keep me from wanting to toss it! lol

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  3. Christina Wolfer | 08/19/2011 at 8:52 PM

    You’ve been missed and it’s so good to be back visiting here. Glad all is moving right along. Like Lo, I’m already intriqued and anxious to see what the third MC is all about. Your post has also inspired my thinking on my own new blog post.

    Looking forward to reading HOME. Keep us posted.

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    • Calisa Rhose | 08/19/2011 at 9:55 PM

      I am so, so happy to see you back Tina! I never know when the internet will allow more than brief email checks. Very frustrating. I’m tickled my mystery has inspired you! I look forward to seeing how. And I will absolutely let you know when HOME is due to release.

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  4. Loretta | 08/19/2011 at 5:07 PM

    Calisa,

    I love the colors, the look, and the feel of the blog:) And I’m intrigued by your new introduction of a mysterious, third MC.:)
    I’m looking forward to finding out the secret…:)
    Lo

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  5. Kristina Knight | 08/19/2011 at 1:28 PM

    You’ll tackle those revisions into submission, Calisa, I just know it.

    The start of a new project is like a first date that just keeps going – all that giddy excitement and what’s gonna happen and where is this going. I love it.

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  6. Joelene | 08/19/2011 at 1:15 PM

    Busy summer girl! Yes, I love new projects…meeting new characters and dropping myself into a new place for a while. Anxious to get your release date on Home, but probably not nearly as much as you! Stay cool, and see on the 23rd for what’s behind “Door Number 3.”

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    • Calisa Rhose | 08/19/2011 at 1:49 PM

      Hi Joelene. Yep I’m pretty anxious for the date to be announced! I have a super contest idea I’m working on. Hope to see you at the party!

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  7. Alicia Dean | 08/19/2011 at 10:57 AM

    Nice blog, Calisa. Lovely colors. Congrats and best of luck with everything going on. Can’t wait to find out your Home release date!

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  8. Calisa Rhose | 08/19/2011 at 10:35 AM

    For the curious:

    Osiyo is Cherokee for Hello.
    Dodadagohvi is Cherokee for Good-bye (or more accurately- Until we meet again).

    Thanks for asking.

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  9. Gale Stanley | 08/19/2011 at 9:41 AM

    Hi Calisa, the blog looks great. I have to echo commenter # 1, what does Osiyo and Dodadagohvi mean? My curiosity is killing me. lol
    Best of luck on the coming release and stay cool! Gale

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  10. Sandy B | 08/19/2011 at 9:39 AM

    The page looks great, easy to read. It’s hot here also, but getting cooler. Lots of new things for you, new home and new project. You are right, starting something new is exciting. I’m in the revision stage and after all this time I am starting to fall out of love with my characters — instead of being new and shiny and full of possibilities they are schlepping around in their bathrobes with their hair full of snarls. (smile).
    Sandy B

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    • Calisa Rhose | 08/19/2011 at 10:22 AM

      Exactly Sandy. After so many revisions and changes I feel like the characters aren’t the same people anymore. It takes a lot to keep the qualities I love in them after a while. Love the bathrobe and snarls comment! lol

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  11. Maeve Greyson | 08/19/2011 at 9:19 AM

    Sounds like you’ve had a busy summer, my friend! I can’t wait to read your upcoming release. I know it’s going to great! 🙂

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  12. Callie Hutton | 08/19/2011 at 8:43 AM

    Good job on the blog, Calisa. I like you comments about the blank page. I find when i’m doing day after day of re-writing and editing, my fingers itche to create something new.

    Callie Hutton

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  13. AJ Nuest | 08/19/2011 at 8:32 AM

    The blog looks beautiful, Calisa. I love the colors. Nicely done, my friend. Oh and I know this might make me sound like a complete moron, but what do the words “Osiyo” and “Dodadagohvi” mean? I’ve been trying to figure that out for months! Hugs to you!

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    • Calisa Rhose | 08/19/2011 at 9:59 AM

      Thanks for stopping in AJ. I wasn’t sure about light colors at first because I prefer bold, dark colors usually.

      You’re NOT a moron. Hugs back.

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