9 Jul 2012

Make your own Magic!

We bandy about phrases such as 'Don't worry, be happy', 'Be positive' or 'Look on the bright side of things',  without giving them too much thought except to put a fleeting smile on our face.
And yet, there is a growing awareness that being happy, can get you all the things you want in life. Too much of a stretch for you?

Let me give you something to ponder ...


First ... everything in our lives we have attracted - whether intentionally or unintentionally. The Law of Attraction says 'like attracts like'; in other words, similar things gravitate to each other; similar people, similar feelings, similar situations, etc. We see this with people at a party - those of similar interest or something in common, tend to stick together. People who worry a lot often have plenty of things in their lives to complain about. I'm sure you can think of plenty of examples in your life. 


Second ...people talk of 'vibes' - I get a good vibe from her or a bad vibe from those people. This is all about vibration. It is something we all know about but rarely pay any attention to. We use the words without realising the hugely significant meaning behind them. Everyone has a vibration that is unique to them; it is a combination of their values, thinking, integrity, and self-esteem (amongst other things). How you feel about yourself, about life, about opportunity, etc. is what you put out there as a vibration. This is the 'vibe' people get from you. 


So what is it that actually does the attracting? How does it work? In short, its you who attracts into your life. No one else. No one else can attract anything into your life. They can influence you, but its you alone who does the attracting. 

If you knew that by staying happy all day everything you ever wanted would come your way, what would you do? If you believed that by being positive, not judging, not getting angry all day, that your life would change for the better, what would you do?
If I said to you ... its only for one day, why not try it?
Would you?

Its as simple as it sounds - make the choice that for only one day, you will:
1. Be happy - if something negative comes along, change your thought to something that makes you happy
2. Be present - in the moment, focussed on what is happening now
3. Enjoy every minute!

At the end of that day, be thankful and look back on your day in gratitude. Then the next day do it again.... In a very short space of time, things in your life will change as if by magic.

So remember, set the 'Be Happy' goal only for one day, that's all you have to achieve.
And then repeat it again the next day!





2 Jul 2012

Get your name on Amazon!

Its been a busy, and interesting time since I self-published Deadly Obsession in January 2012. I've listened, learnt, revised and revised.
I've spent time trawling through 'how to' books and consuming novels from author's that I enjoy, and drilled down into story architecture - I really enjoyed that - and all to improve my skills as a writer.

But there is only so much feedback I can give myself objectively! Either I am too critical or I am too lenient on myself. Bottom line, I need feedback from you, my readers.

I need to know...

  • what you liked?
  • who you liked?
  • which character scared you?
  • did any character inspire you?
  • was the pace constantly moving?
  • was it too fast?
  • did you get enough detail to form your own pictures?
  • did the book reach a climax?
  • were all the loose ends tied up?
  • did the short synopsis draw you in?
  • what didn't you like?
  • did the story make sense?
  • any other comments you may have...
In fact anything you thought about the book would be enormously worthwhile for me to know. Every writer needs reviews/feedback/comments, and whilst sometimes these things are not easy to hear, I am committed to improving as a writer ... so jot down a few lines, post it on Amazon, or send me a short comment on this site. I'd be eternally grateful!!

But first ... read the book! Its Deadly Obsession... its fast-paced, salted with suspense, and peppered with lust. 
And I want YOUR opinion....