In My Mailbox (And Update)

My latest novel idea is still blazing along- I finished chapters 7-14 this week and am loving where it's going so far. One of the characters has thrown 2 curveballs at me that I never considered in my planning and it's changed some things but I think it's going to be worth it. And yes, I'm still totally in love with my main guy... Flaws and all.

I haven't been reading as fast as normal, mostly because the time that I often spend reading at work is now being used with this book. Plus I started rereading one of my older fanfics this week and might start updating that one again, if addict boy will ever let me have my brain enough to focus on something other than him. Persistent little bugger he is. However, I am just over half way done with Firespell right now, then its on to Beautiful Creatures- both of which are being featured on my forum starting Feb 7. Tomorrow's title is Breathless by Jessica Warman if you're interested. However, I admit, despite the great responses I got when I first pitched this idea both on here and in emails so several bloggers, it hasn't taken off like I've hoped with only a few very active members. I am still hopeful that more will join and I've already booked several authors to hop on the boards during the week of their book.

Other than those things... I don't guess I have much else to report. Today's agenda is some cleaning and then a friend is coming over so we can practice our baking skills. We've both talked seriously several times about opening our own bakery around here at some point although the start up money would be an issue. She and her husband are certainly more well off than I am but it would drive me crazy to not be able to foot any of the start up costs... but since I'm still paying back my student loans and I don't make a huge paycheck, it just isn't really there for me. But, that's down the line and we need to practice first so.... commence the baking!

Now that that's out of the week... on to my IMM, which is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren. A few weeks ago, I went to a Borders Express that was going out of business... most everything was 60% off so of course I went a little crazy. I haven't posted them on here yet because really, I just never dragged the bag out of my car... =) Plus I figured, I may as well hold off until a slow week and this week was slowish so, there you have it.

Bought at Borders:

Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult (Got this from the library when it came out but finally got the paperback for my collection of, yes, all her books)
The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf
Rx by Tracy Lynn
Warrior Princess by Frewin Jones
Winter's End by Jean-Claude Mourlevat
Before I Die by Jenny Downham
One Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison
The Demon Kind by Cinda Williams Chima
The Hollow by Jessica Verday

For Review:
Cat The Vamp by Christine Martine

Won (From Yay! Reads)
Hold Still by Nina LaCour