Nothing To Lose My Head Over

A headless statue of Hera was discovered in Dion Greece last year and will be formally presented tomorrow but can be viewed on the web as of an hour ago. I thought I'd mention it since I have an interest in Greek mythology and my pen name and alter-ego is that of Persephone. I also found the statue to have special significance due its decapitated state. It tells me that not getting a notice of acceptance from Amber Quill isn't the end of the world and (warning, pun approaching) is nothing to lose my head over. I'll just keep plugging away and one day when I least expect it or forget entirely that I had even submitted something, I'll get a nice little note in my in-box stating that someone loves me--truly loves me. Okay, so I don't really care if they love me, just as long as they love my stories. In true goddess fashion, I sat down and worked on another one of my stories in the Shamara series and spent the night brainstorming versus sobbing in my beer. Hera would be proud.

Well Shit

AQP’S 4TH ANNUAL AMBER HEAT WAVE CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Okay, so I didn't win a contract with Amber Quill. I'm wondering if I'll get an e-mail response or if I'll get any sort of constructive criticism for my story. I really liked my story and thought it was good. Original, erotic and well-developed, I feel it had a lot to offer. Three of the seven winning pieces were gay themed, (not that I have anything against gay erotica mind you) but if that's what they were looking for, they might've said so or had a special call for gay stories.
Oh well. Back to the drawing board as they say. I will NOT be deterred in my quest to be published! Two major erotic romance publishers really liked my work and would've published it were it not for a few easily-fixed problems. So, keeping that in mind, here I go again.

Here I go again on my own
Going down the only road I've ever known

P.S. Note to self: Work on my cartwheels for possible Whitesnake reunion video.

Something Witchy

An infamous man once said, "If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."

I'm anxiously awaiting word from Amber Quill on my witchy thing and I hope I did it well. I submitted "Hot Wings" to them for their anuual contest and I'm hoping I made a good impression. Even if I don't make the final cut, I'd like to think I will have shown them something of my potential as a writer. Tomorrow is the 28th, the last day of the month. Announcements will be made on the 1st. Anticipation is a witch. Wish me luck.

My Heart Is a Dirge

Have you ever felt your heart would literally break inside you?

Have you ever felt it would burn its way out of your chest and leave a giant gaping hole where it used to be?

Can you feel the assault of sorrow sitting high on your chest when you breathe?

Can you hear the gossip song of the wind in the trees, whispering as you walk by?

Do you notice the small surge beneath your eyes as they float on the flood of your tears?

Feel the numbing stillness take hold?

I miss you.

One Is A Lonely Number

Loneliness

1 Coming from the word solitude or solus meaning “alone” or sole meaning “single.”
2 The state of being lonely.
3 Undesired solitude.
4 One.
5 The feeling of isolation occurring when one is by one’s self or with others.
6 Being unable to converse, exchange or accompany.
7 Remote or apart from things and people.

Perplexed

how can you tell whether you're tired or depressed?

i'm sitting here and just staring. tv is dull and boring. the weather is wet, humid but not as warm as it could be. still, outside looks and feels like sweaty underwear.

i'm bored. i'm lonely. i'm depressed. and i guess i'm tired.

Not In the Mood For Love

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Hardline Hindu activists protested against celebrations of St
Valentine in the Indian capital on Wednesday, calling them immoral and a corruption of the country's ancient civilisation.
Marking the year's most romantic day has become increasingly popular in India, led by retailers who do healthy business selling rose-coloured greeting cards and heart-shaped balloons, and restaurants offering discount candlelight meals for two.
But it has also sparked demonstrations.
About 150 members of the pro-Hindu political party Shiv Sena gathered in New Delhi, shouting "Down with Western culture!" and "Death to Valentine's Day!" as they waved saffron-coloured flags.
"Valentine's Day promotes obscene cards and nudity and encourages our youngsters to be publicly affectionate in parks and other places -- this is against our ancient civilisation," said Jai Bhagwan Goyal, head of Shiv Sena in the capital.
"This western creation is corrupting our young people and making them have immoral thoughts ... we are already seeing that there are more evil crimes like rape happening in India."
In Mumbai, the scene of violent protests in the past, love seemed to conquer all and the day passed off peacefully.
Tens of Shiv Sena protesters burnt Valentine's cards in Jaipur and tried to enter the city's main park to harass courting couples, but were stopped by police.
Satellite television, the internet, films and travel have led traditionally conservative middle-class Indians to adopt more liberal attitudes towards sex.
But public hugging and kissing, even in urban areas, still invite angry stares, lewd comments and even beatings.

I think somebody needs to get laid.