Saints --- What the heck?

This blog is just me ranting about the Saints loss. (grrrrr...) You can ignore this one, but I had to get it out....

We all want to know what the heck is going on?
I took off work to go to Houston and support our Saints team and what did I get? I was embarrassed. It was terrible. I don't mind losing, but not like that. It seemed like we were trying to lose the game. I won't name players, but guys something is not right with you. 95% of the team just played like their heart wasn't in it. Is it?? You can't blame your fans, because when I arrived at the Hotel and saw tons and tons of fans there I was so proud to be a Saints fan. We drove in by the hundreds, we flew in by who knows how many. But then we have to sit there watching the team play like they could care less. It breaks my heart. We want to see you try harder. That's all. It doesn't have to be a win. Catch the ball and hold on to it. Run your ass off and do your best. Don't keep running Bush up the middle, it doesn't work "HELLO", it doesn't work!!! Now, go practice like you've never done before, and kick some ass. And defense sack the quarterback like your life depended on it. Do some blitzing!!

And coach, what are you doing?? Don't keep doing the same crap if it doesn't work...

Dawn - A loyal but upset Saints fan.

Do people really read blogs?

Yes, people really do read them. So don't trash talk anyone, at any time, no matter your mood...

Okay, now why I'm blogging today. For those that are just learning to seriously write, there is a book I'm going to suggest to you.... It is called "Goal, Motivation & Conflict" The Building Blocks of Good Fiction ~ by: Debra Dixon.......

Yep, it is something I wish I had when I first started writing. A must have....... Plenty of authors suggested many books to me, but this one is simple yet said tons....
Just thought I'd share.....good luck writing......don't give up.....

Dawn
www.dawnchartier.com

p.s. Babara V. I added you......

Been a long time --- I'm back....

Man, has it been forever since I blogged.
Been busy of course as always. I'll just give you one small hint.
"Teenagers"..... yep, those who have them I don't need to explain.

Other than that, I've been touring New Orleans, getting books of voodoo and searching for items and such for my voodoo book. Yeah, I know I should have been done long ago. Well, I am done basically, I just need some really good info on voodoo, gotta get it right....

Other than that, lets see, hmm... Oh, I went to K-Con (Sherrilyn Kenyon's conference) It was so great. She is such a amazing lady. I got to meet another sweet lady at the conference and her name is Barbara Vey. She is with Publishers Weekly and she blog's about books and such. Maybe one day when I'm pubbed she'll blog about me too. (hint hint Barbara).

The Holidays are among us, and I love it. Yes, it is stressful, but it is so great to hear Christmas music and mostly everyone is much nicer...(mostly)...

Well, gotta go!
Wish the Saints good luck against Houston, unless you are from Texas that is.

Dawn
www.dawnchartier.com

Sheriff Harry Lee

Today is the funeral for Jefferson Parish Sheriff Harry Lee.
This man has been in office since 1979 I believe. For as long as I can remember.
Being a Sheriff in a Parish next to New Orleans you had to be a strong man to handle the crime. And, that is exactly what he was. I can't imagine anyone else replacing him, but when someone does, I can only pray they follow in his footsteps or do even better. (Hopefully better)

I know it wasn't easy for him, but I know he did what he could. Some people thought bad things about him, but he wasn't bad. He was honest, he told the cold hard truth. Didn't sugar coat for anyone... He didn't worry about hurting anyone's feelings, he was there to protect his citizens, and thats what he did.

We'll miss you Sheriff, rest in peace!!

Dawn Chartier
www.dawnchartier.com

What's going on with me?

Well, not too much, but actually a lot. (haha)
I've been working on my voodoo story trying to get it up to par.
It was going so smoothly until the end, now I think I can get a better ending, but not exactly sure how just yet.

Other than that, don't laugh, I'm taking commercial acting lessons. Yeah, I know. You say "Dawn, your too old to do that stuff."..... I say. "No not really, look at commercials and they are all types of ages, sizes, colors and what ever....... If I feel I can get over my camera phobia, I might just have a chance... Never liked camera's!!! But, if you live in New Orleans film making is becoming very popular, I want to see if I might can fit in somewhere. You all know I write, maybe someone will need a script writer?? Hmmm... The big picture is I'm trying to stop working for my hubby. I need my own space. I want to work, but not full time. (cause I want to write full time) So a friend told me about commercials, and now I'm in classes........so there you go......I've already been a Extra on a movie, haven't seen the movie yet to see if I'm shown or not.... I went straight to video. The movie was called THE LAST TIME......Michael Keaton and Brandan Frasier.....anywho, gotto go.......just wanted to drop by and say hi.......

p.s. I so can't wait to October to get here.... K-Con in New Orleans, including Anne Rice's Vampire Ball......Whooo-Hoooooo!!!!!!

Dawn
www.dawnchartier.com
FANTASY ON THE ROCKS!!!

Update on GENUS

I received 1 pass on GENUS, but the same editor would like to take a look at my new story.
I'll take that as a good sign.

Now I'm polishing up my first 3 chapters of Voodoo Style and will send out to see if it grabs someone's attention. I hope so, I really like it. I think it's much better than GENUS (in a different way). I think GENUS actually would make a great movie...seriously...it's that type of action, none stop...... VOODOO STYLE I think would do good selling books. At least thats the goal...

Anywho, back to writing, just needed to stop by for a short break.

Dawn Chartier
www.dawnchartier.com

My book pitches

Just wanted to do a quick report for my friends.
My book pitches this weekend went well. I have 3 requests for my new story, which I'm thrilled about. I think this novel is much better than the last...

Heathers conference was great again.

Well, I'm tired, and I'm going to listen to some advice from a editor. She said to stop all the blogging. Write your book instead. Okay, KD that's what I'm going to do. Blogging will be minimum from now on...

So good night from New Orleans,
Dawn
www.dawnchartier.com