Thursday, March 1, 2018

March already? And what's with this "adulting" stuff?

It's March already? These last two and a half months have been pretty much a blur. I've been worried about my grandmother and trying to deal with all my emotions over that. I did a lot to help her over the last few years, but more over the last year. And me being the kind of person that I am, the change in her, as well as her now being in a nursing home (which doesn't sit well with me) are weighing heavy on me. I'm an over-emotional person, but I also like to know every last detail. And you know the game you played as a kid "telephone"? Yeah, that's what it's like when you're not on the front line with things like this.

And adulting isn't all it's cracked up to be. Let me tell you, it is entirely possible to be an adult, but seen as a child because you are the grandchild, but not viewed as a child because you are an adult. I suddenly think being an adult grandchild might be worse than the middle child, lol. Never thought I'd say that!

Not like you care about any of my jibber-jabber, lol...but adulting - right? Who needs it... (Make sure you re-read that in the voice of Jerry Seinfield, lol)


So there's that...

I also took the plunge and started ordering Blue Apron meal kits. We all know how I dread the kitchen, but I love this so far! (Yes, you totally read that correctly, I am cooking and not hating it)
The meals are simple and easy and so much better than most of the things I make.

This was our life before Blue Apron:
Mr G: Hi Honey, I'm home, what's for dinner?
Me: I have no idea. Nothing sounds good. Any thoughts on what you might want?
(then we'd either have sandwiches or order from the local pizza place)
But three nights a week I know exactly what we are having, and some of those meals even inspired me to make them again on my own.
It works for us. I can't complain, and honestly neither can my family, because at least I'm feeding them, right? LOL.
💜

I've been hard at work on Renegades 9 - Body Checked. I'm hoping it will be the best Renegades book yet! Look for it sometime in Spring 2018.





Matt had one talent – putting the smackdown on dirty players on the opposing teams.
If they stepped up on one of his guys, he was there to tear them right down.

Romance was not his forte. It wasn't even in his wheelhouse.

He was a professional hockey league enforcer. A fighter. A goon.

Matt enjoyed being at the top of his game, the Renegades' dominant/chief/lead tough guy. 

But years of fighting have taken a toll. His body is finally turning on him. Only Matt isn’t ready to hang up his skates just yet; his heart is still in the game, and hockey is his world.
 
Love has been cruel, redemption is out of reach, and Matt feels he doesn't deserve happiness. He's developed a talent for driving people away, never allowing anyone to get too close.

When his whole world starts to spiral out of control, someone unexpected finds her way past his tough-guy exterior. But is she strong enough to melt his icy heart and force him to let her in? 

There's no pre-order for Body Checked yet, and not sure if there will be one. Stay tuned here and on Facebook for updates. 

Because I write for a living, I sit a lot. I decided it was time to look into a fitbit so I can see how much I am sitting, and maybe even try to get a steps goal in for a day. (Look at me all motivated, lol... Cooking dinner AND looking into a fitbit?? Who am I? And what did you do with the real me?)

If you want to discuss my books or characters, I have a reader's group on Facebook.

I love chatting, so be sure to check me out on Facebook or on Twitter @BookChick58

And, don't forget, if you'll be in Pittsburgh on March 10th, come see me at the Angels and Sirens Author Event. Find me on Facebook, and let me know if you'll be there. (you can PM me or post at Melody Heck Gatto or post on Author Melody Heck Gatto)

Angels and Sirens 2018:

 
 


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