New Horizon

   Hi  there everybody it's been practically almost a year since I've been on here and blogged. I do apologize for the long wait but life threw me many many many curve balls and they were not kind to me at all. Although, I am happy to say I have great news to share with you all and it is in reference to my book " Ace Of Blades". As I said in the last blog I would return once the editing was complete. It did take longer than I had anticipated but, it's better late than never. I finally completed it and it is in the hands of my editor Jim; who is working on it diligently. He has 3 chapters left to read. and then it's off back to Damonza to finish out the final steps.
    I am happy that I have achieved this portion of my writing and also I am happy to report I am writing another story. What is it about? Good Question.... You'll have to wait and see. Now that I have a little free time to work on another story. I have been working on it little by little. But I have to set a schedule to make time for it.
Anyway, there has been much going on since I left. David Bowie the wonderful starman left earth and headed back into the sky . Alan Rickman left also...Those two broke my heart. Miss them but will never forget them.

    There is much I would like to discuss but, I must go and gather my thoughts to write what I would like to share with you all.

Oh.....

This goes out to all that stuck around and waited patiently for me to finish " Ace of Blades" THANK YOU SO MUCH for sticking it out and being supportive in your own way. I will admit, this journey was very tough and I felt at times reaching the end was only a dream that I will never reach. But I did. That will be another blog, also.

So keep ya head to the stars, and watch for me as I will watch for you. Also Hira I hope you finish your book soon. I want to read yours and thank you for being encouraging and helpful. One day I hope I can return the courtesy. ^_^

Domo Domo M. Yori.

Status Update

HELLO THERE EVERYBODY!!!!
Okay so I thought I would come up for some air and give everybody a nice update. Okay so I know I've been gone since I think last year. Yup that sounds about right. Anyway, a lot of things happened and intervened with my planned schedule for my book's editing to be finished. But, what can I do? Well there are a lot of things I can do... For instance; I can give up and stop writing . Or I can still carry on and keep moving; regardless of things not going according to plan. I think I will take option 2; thank you. Even though it has been almost two years since I've been working on Ace of Blades I have broken some ground... Not like I wanted but its better than nothing. For example I did take the initiative to finish writing the darn thing. And I am still taking the initiative to edit it thoroughly before it gets to an editor. Unfortunately I think, last post I was supposed to introduce everyone to ENO who was supposed to be editing my book. But it was not in the cards for this to happen. So I am back to square one looking for an Editor.

I will find one eventually in a matter of time. So with that said this is where I am looking at as in regards to my future plans. ACE of BLADES will be edited and published by this year I have a date set in my head and I don't want to say it yet because I do not want to jinx myself in not meeting this deadline. I will let you know as the date approaches.  I also decided to do something in the meantime and found this new link which I didn't see before but now I did and used it. I found the "Creative Writing" link on Good Reads and I have posted the prologue of Ace of Blades. As I continue my editing I will think about posting more stories I have created while in my absence. Oh yes do I have a tone of stories to tell you.

And I just might post Chapter 1.

 The link I will post it over on Ace of Blades Blog.  Where I will give a thorough update status where I am at with the book. Also I have another book in mind and I have labeled it " Project: Saints and Sinners."  I don't know if I told you all about that but if I didn't now you know...I might post something I wrote earlier about it and leave it up for you.So see you all soon and keep your head in the  clouds and the feet off the ground.

LATER M. YORI ^_^

Too close for comfort

Hi everybody I am going to post this time on this blog because this does not belong on Ace of Blades even though it does have something to do in relation to Ace of Blades. So I intended to post this on my Ace of Blades Blog...However... this is something negative....And Here goes.... My beloved laptop wanted to surprise me with the infamous " Blue Screen of Death"...WHAAAAAT!...... I don't think so... I've been working really hard trying to edit my work and keep to my own made timeline of when I want " Ace Of Blades" to be finished but it feels some negativity force has been scheming against me. Scheme all you want...I'm finishing my book and getting it finished whether you like it or not. So for the past hour I've been backing up everything so I do not lose anything not even a word of my progress. I am not going to panic and throw my laptop against the wall which I have been tempted but no..I will keep calm and move forward. And with that said. Here is an update where I am at. Professor Eno the wonderful and cool Editor has in their possession the 1st three chapters and when I am finished here I am sending another chapter over to her. Yes I am moving quite fast I must say. I still have alot more things to do like the marketing and cover design and other tedious things. But I shall finish in time. But I just wanted to let you all know The editing process in the works and we're moving right along. OH Thanksgiving is next week for all of you.... I will not be posting anything However I will leave something here for you for those of you wanting something posted here. And with that said. I am off...Apparently I am also working on another project with another writer. I cannot give too much detail but it is really awesome. Later one with the project leader's blessing if he allows me to I will post something about it later in time.

Operation Saint's and Sinners:

 So I've been brainstorming on this project in between editing, working and sleeping and this song I stumpled across which I cannot get enough of is definitely going onto the playlist for Saints and Sinners. Ace of Blades I am still coming up with the playlist for this one....Tough really it is but I'll find some music for but. But this song I am really enjoying and listening to it over and over again I can see my story unwinding...Hope you enjoy the selection. Take care all See you all in two weeks. 

M. Yori....

" I should stay composed and run to the finish line"- Asafa Powell

Return of the Goddess

Well.... Looks like I have been under the rock for almost the entire year. Looks like a lot has went by since I last chatted with you all...Well...Don't I have a tone of work to do and some more things to do. Well lets start off with this. I have an announcement to make about my project Ace of Blades. And I have some bad news. Well first thing starting off with the good news. I finished Project Ace of Blades and I will fill you in with the details and also the bad news which is accompanying it. Also I see it is now fall and I realize I have been gone for a season and a half. Ok let's round it off to 2 seasons. Anyway alot of things happened during my long absence. Sadness, happiness, and alot of life changes. But I am still here I  am still alive and looking to the stars for guidance, I'm still moving on and that is all that matters. So Since Halloween is approaching and the infamous NANOWRIMO ( GOOD LUCK TO ALL PARTICIPANTS WRITE HARD AND ROCK ON).... which I will not be participating in this one due to the fact I have more obligations I must meet and that is all folks. But it is great to be back and stay tuned because I have more ideas and stories coming to your way which I am going to try and post some little snipits of stories I have written in my absence. I will give you a hint the next project I am working on is what I like to call " Operation: Saints and Sinners,,,  But will fill you in later until then. Keep your eyes on the starry eyed sky. Later star gazers. My time to fly. until next time. 

Symmetry my Dear

So this week while working and trying to finish Ace of Blades. Writer's Block just came and sucker punched me when I least expected. But I recovered quicker than I anticipated. So while trying to gather my thoughts and all that jazz. I was bored and watched Soul Eater. And Kiddo here gave me something to blog about symmetry. I know weird. I figured Kid and I had something in common which is OCD.  His is symmetry everything has to be symmetrical. And me well since I've been writing this book which I should have been finished by now but the thing about it is because I have OCD and when somehing isnt written like it is supposed to be I will erase the entire section and re do it from formatting to right where I left off. I was writing and then my brain got flustered with a bunch of junk until my brain just said F it you're going to spazz out which I did and had to re edit and proofread when my book isn't even finished I'm like 15% to completed and this Happens....SHEESH....talk about a Death the Kid melt down. I know when I start a new chapter I have to have the font and page settings correct before starting and I have to have everything set up a certain way or I feel nothing is accomplished and the whole entire material looks off. And when this happens I get writer's block and my mind then later burns me out and I end up looking like from cool and calm Kiddo up top to like this:

I hate to admit I have a serious problem. But it's something I cant control my writing is my own master piece it must be perfect. PERFECTLY SYMMETRICAL...T_T sadly this is why I am not finished I'm doing everything at once...Sheesh but I am determined to finish this book by the date I have set Which I shall post soon. Very very very soon....Scared to Say it though.....So much to do and so little time...Sheesh  I still have the book cover I have to work on...Since Elizabeth Hunter made a very very valid point. "Book covers sells books " - Elizabeth Hunter.
Well back to the drawing board.
STAY SYMMETRICAL DUDES... HEY YOU GET BACK IN LINE
* Runs after asymmetrical being with a mallet*

Road Blocks

Good Morning my loves....I had to blog about this because this week has been extremely challenging and yet rewarding. So I managed to tackle the tough and crazy chapter 16 of Ace of Blades trust me it was fricken tough. But I did get through it and I am working on Chapter 17 which I hope will be less painful. And Chapter 18 is going to be a breeze because I wrote it a few months prior My character Chiyei was pestering me to write about her so I had to. But anyway...So I am nearing the finish line very very soon. And so I wanted to blog about this because like I said this week has been really challenging and tapping on my nerves to the fullest. From my faithless family not believing in me to  many finanacial decisions I have to make and put into play by the end of this month. It is okay...God is good and He will see me through it. ALL... ( PLEASE UNDERSTAND I AM NOT TRYING TO IMPOSE MY BELIEFS ON ANYONE...SO PLEASE DO NOT GET OFFENDED. I ACCEPT EVERYONE.) 

So from my family tapping on my nerves to getting written up at work for being late, showing up to work for work 3 times in a row ( Lack of sleep does it to you when you work 16hr shifts.) to finally my phone freezing on me and my touch screen is messed up which prohibits me from making phone calls, receiving calls, and writing in my notebook app. ( And mind you all of my ideas are trapped in my phone.) Life I tell you can be such a pinch. But its all good. 

SAnd then worst of it all All my ideas that I have saved to my cell phone I risk of losing them if the phone company cannot fix my droid..Stupid me being cheap didn't want to buy a SD card at first but that is all going to change when I get the chance to put one in there. Then going to 3 reps from the wireless company they're all trying to get me into a new phone....I DONT THINK SO....unless you can extract my notes and all my ideas from my notebook app....Okay other than that...HECK NOW. I do admit it is my fault that I didn't back anything up but yet and still my phone I do have faith in it still. even though it is a droid 4 ( yeah yeah yeah hush ....to each their own.) It became my best friend and I refuse to relinquish my phone because that was my go to notebook when I got smacked into the head with a new idea. Writers like me understand.

Okay but the point I am getting at is this...As you near closer to the goal. The road tends to be more treacherous than it was when you began. I am not going to lie...I did feel discouraged because I could not work. Since my cell is my job phone and my notebook at hand when I cannot reach my laptop or a piece of paper. But being discouraged and angry isn't going to get the problem solved or fixed. You have to remain calm, positive and keep it moving. and Keep looking forward to the end. No matter what you're going through stay positive and keep a level head and accept the challenges and obstacles that are awaiting you... Because once you reach the finish line you'll look back and say..." Ha! I made it."

Have a good weekend all. 

Faithless

So my spirit was rocked heavily by a family member and I feel this is something that's  laying on my heart to say so just bear with me. A family member has been trying to dampen my spirits for the longest and I just refuse to give into it. I've noticed people tend to get very ignorant and I don't want to say vindictive but cross when they have no clue what you are doing...I don't understand why people want to get up into your business in the first place But think its okay to get into your own..Here take your own advice and MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS and GET SOME BUSINESS OF YOUR OWN...I had some family members kind of throwing darts at me for the longest asking me the most repetitive questions ever; Miki what are you doing with your life? What are doing period? What are you writing? Are you making any money writing? Are you finished writing your book? When are you going back to school? When does school come back into the factor? I think you need to look into the fraudulent detective job...I think you will like that.... I'm telling you...That's the new jobs surfacing... You are a about to be 30 what have you done so great with your life?... You are a bum you are a college bum. You have a good education and you've wasted it on doing this???? I can go on forever.
   And the sad part is its coming from my family who have lost faith in me. I will say one thing... Instead of you faithless people out there throwing darts and saying what you want to say and label without even knowing what the heck is going on. Why don't you sit back and be quiet and mind your freakin' business and find out what's really going on before posting judgement. People are so quick to post a judgement before finding out what the real deal is going on instead of waiting and finding out and sadly society has adapted to it as a norm.  It's hard out here enough for the next generation to come up and find jobs...so why make it harder on us???? Instead why don't you try being encouraging and try to be apart of what is going on. Not against it. Put away the judgemental darts and strip away the faithless and start having faith in people. How would you like it feel if  someone cast your ideas down??? I've been there and it hurt. So if you don't want it being done to you...Don't do it either. Practice what you preach and to the person that said to me earlier " We must be kind to one another."  You're as much of a sinner as I am...So my advice to you is judge yourself before you past judgement on me. Because it may look like misery to you.. But deep down to me I am content and joyous with myself in what I do and thank you.

I was given a vision for a certain career path and my career was given to me and engraved in my heart and cast in stone and I plan to fulfill it as long as I shall live. And I will be darned if I let some hypocritival, narrow-minded, ignorant, bonehead deter me from my dream. Everyday I am achieving my dream and I will not stop. For those of you that have faithless among you. Look them dead in the eye and tell them " Keep Calm and Have Faith" and just be quiet and watch. Because you are destined for greatness.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11