Book Trailer 1

So I finally got my book trailer right when GP said they'd re-release my book, One Day at a Time (November 2009) with a new cover. Now they say they're not re-releasing it few more months, possibly because they're still selling the first edition with the old cover, which a few people recently purchased and were kind enough to let me know.

S...i...g...h.

Since I had already paid for this baby, I might as well put it out here and enjoy it.

New ideas

I'm still down with this nasty cold/cough. I think I was physcially pushing myself too hard, the gym, TRX, sick children, book deadline that my body crashed on me. I've never been this ill in the last sixteen years (except for C-section recovery period after my kids were born).

Anyway, ever feel like you've reached an impasse in your career? I didn't choose to be a writer. I'm a trained chemist, for God sakes. But writing kept calling to me, gnawing at me, story and characters messing with my head until I gave in. But what did I find? A subjective publishing industry that keep pushing at buttons until you question yourself

Today I stopped by a friend's blog, Jennifer Laurens, who happens to be a successful independent publisher and something she said got to me..."Anyone tired of the well-worn but hazardous and -- lets not forget subjective -- traditional publishing road. Don't loose faith in your work. Make your own road."

Thanks, girl. I'm listening and seriously looking at my options now.

Should Christian Celebrate Halloween??

I got this from a friend's website and I thought I'd share.


I know that Halloween does not line up with the Word and Will of God. There is a proverb that says "When you sup with the devil, use a long spoon."

Halloween is a pagan holiday that began in ancient times. The origins of Halloween are Celtic in nature and have to do with observing the end of summer sacrifices to gods in Druidic tradition. It is celebrated and revered as a day to worship the dead by the wiccan culture.

In ancient times, the gods were worshipped on this day with human sacrifices. Celtics believed Samhain, the lord of death, sent evil spirits abroad to attack humans, who could escape only by assuming disguises and looking like evil spirits themselves. The waning of the sun and the approach of dark winter made the evil spirits rejoice and play nasty tricks. Most of our Halloween practices can be traced back to these old pagan rites and superstitions.

In the fourth century, Christians attempted to co-opt the holiday by celebrating the lives of faithful Christian saints the day before Halloween. This was a conscious attempt to provide an alternative and to re-focus the day away from ghouls, goblins, ghosts, witches and other “haunted” experiences. Since that time many Christians have decided to allow their children to dress in more “innocent” costumes of pumpkins, princesses, Superman or as a cowboy. Part of this is due to the simple reality that in today’s Western culture it is nearly impossible to “avoid” Halloween. But Paul warns in 1 Corinthians 10:20 "But I say that these things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God, and I would not that you should have fellowship with the devil.

Our children are impressionable and allowing them to celebrate Halloween can send mixed messages. Satan is cunning in the ways that he gains entry into our lives. If we are not careful, before long he can turn someting as simple as celebrating Halloween into a stronghold in our lives. You could be opening up doorways into your chidren's lives for evil by bringing them into a kind of "fellowship" with these ancient "gods."

Children are God's heritage. We should do everything possible to train them up in the Word and Will of God.

We are commanded not to become involved with the unfruitful works of darkness (Eph. 5:11).

So, should Christians celebrate Halloween and/or look for alternatives to celebrate on this day? What do you think?

Please think about this, pray over it and ask God to lead you.


I HAD NO IDEA.

If you missed this...

Okay, so I haven't had anything worth blogging about and had gone underground. Oh, and FYI, the writing juices also dried up as soon as I finished my last WIP. STill waiting for a response from the editor. Not to worry, I'm working on something, as always. Either that or go ballistic. Anyhew, a friend e-mailed this to me and I had to shared.



In case you missed it on 60 Minutes, this is what Andy Rooney thinks about women over 40:



60 Minutes Correspondent Andy Rooney (CBS)

As I grow in age, I value women over 40 most of all. Here are just a few reasons why:

A woman over 40 will never wake you in the middle of the night and ask, 'What are you thinking?' She doesn't care what you think.

If a woman over 40 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do, and it's usually more interesting.

Women over 40 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you if they think they can get away with it.

Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what it's like to be unappreciated.

Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to a woman over 40.

Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 40 is far sexier than her younger counterpart.

Older women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right off if you are a jerk, if you are acting like one. You don't ever have to wonder where you stand with her.

Yes, we praise women over 40 for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart, well-coiffed, hot woman over 40, there is a bald, paunchy relic in yellow pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year old waitress. Ladies, I apologize.

For all those men who say, 'Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free? here's an update for you. Nowadays 80% of women are against marriage. Why? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage!

Andy Rooney is a really smart guy! I agree.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Re-issue of Timeless Devotion

I stopped by Barnes &Nobles and saw this cover (she looks like Angela Basset, doesn't she?)

They're re-issuing my second book, the story of the second Taylor brother and book two in the time trilogy. Never got to write book three, but I'm tempted to ride on these re-issues and find a publisher pronto. Anyway, for now the re-release date is January 2010.
I like this cover better than the first one, too. What do you guys think??

I'll post the blurb later. I'll probably make a book trailer for this one, too.

Re-issue of One Day at a Time...yeah!

I finally confirmed that One Day at a Time is being re-issued in November and the cover is...don't want to toot my own horn, so here it is. Tell me what you think, ladies
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And here's a very brief blurb:

A horrific traffic accident took the life of her only sister and put her nephew in a coma.
Determined to find answers, Angela McGee gets close to the man she believes is responsible--Jerry Taylor…ex-baseball legend, now abreeder of racehorses…a man tormented by his past.

While an attraction flares between them, Angela is torn between loyalty to her sister and following her heart. But can she afford to fall in love with Jerry? Is he a killer or a victim of bad publicity? And what happens when he discovers her secret - the REAL reason she is at his ranch.

Read an excerpt at my website. http://www.bellamcfarland.com/One_Day_at_a_Time.htm

And expect a book trailer in the coming weeks.

Flu season

Wow, I've had three kids down with the flu, one after the other. Now DH has it, which sucks because he's supposed to be doing a triathlon over the weekend. He did Top Of Utah half marathon a couple of weeks ago in 2hrs 9minutes. We're so proud of him. I hope he feels better by tomorrow. The triathlon is on Saturday.

On writing, I'm almost done with my WIP, just a few pages to go. I'm at:




Hopefully, I'll finish the remaining six pages (four pages and an epilogue) in the next two days . I'm so excited, YIPEE!