New year goals...

I have them. I just hope that I can keep them...:)

Do you ever do that? Make goals only to drop them by the middle of January? I'm determined to not do that this year. I'm determined to get back into writing.

2019 has been such a sucky year in a lot of ways, especially in the writing arena. Too much drama. Too many issues with publishers closing down. Writing has lost its magic and become too much work. I now have to find my own cover artist, find an editor, format. I have no idea how to format. None. I suck at it.

So...I haven't written in a while.

The stories are there, I've just lost the desire to write them down. I probably shouldn't say that. I haven't really lost the desire to write them down. I want to write them down, I just hate the thought of the work that comes after that. I want to go back to the days where all I do is write and let someone else handle the actual work part...:)

But this year I'm determined to change that. I want to continue to write and I will. I'll get those stories down and hopefully, get them published.

That's my goal for 2020. To start writing again.

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Trista

Things we do...

My husband is a big fisherman and has been trying to get me to go fishing with him for years. This year, I finally gave in and started going some. It's not too bad. Sometimes, I just like to go and take pictures of the water.



As above, so below...:)

Some days I even catch a fish or two.



Still can't bring myself to hold one...lol

At least I'm going with him some and that makes him happy. Or at least he says it does...lol. Maybe one of these days I'll catch a big one...:)

<sigh> The things we do to make our spouses happy.


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Trista

Happy place

I think the beach is probably one of my happy places. I love to sit and listen to the waves as they roll in.

 

My only issue is I'm so fair skinned, I just can't stay out in the heat and sunshine for very long at a time.



Which truly sucks, because I really enjoying being in the water. I also enjoy watching all the animals that also call the beach their happy place.



Little birdie caught himself a fish..:)



I hope you've enjoyed my pics of Cocoa Beach. I didn't find any genie bottles this trip, but maybe next time. I would just have to figure out what I would wish for...Hmmm...:)

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Trista

Day trips

I love doing day trips with my kids. We're lucky enough to live in Tn, which is within a day's drive to a lot of different and fun places. One of our favorites is Biltmore.

When we first arrived it was cloudy, but the day cleared up and by the time we finished touring the house, it was a beautiful blue sky day.

One of my favorite things about Biltmore is the gardens. I think I've been every season, but my favorite is spring.

As you can see, I love taking pictures of flowers..:)

My son and I enjoying the greenhouse..:)

We had a great day. The weather was cool, but not too cold. The flowers were gorgeous and the food at the Stable cafe was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend it if you visit. After a walk in the garden, we stopped for ice cream at Biltmore's ice cream shop just outside the house. 

If you're ever in Ashville, North Carolina, stop by Biltmore. You won't be disappointed..:)

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Trista

The Genie

The Genie is now available for purchase as well as on Kindle Unlimited.

Blurb:

Being imprisoned in a bottle should have tamed the trouble-making genie, Kalisandra Ilana Norvan Shalivar, but when an irresistible man frees her, her past transgressions become the least of her problems.

Tristan Mitchel has had a rough year. First his father dies, then his wife. Now he’s stuck in a position of CEO he doesn’t want, a half-brother who despises him, and a woman who wants him at all costs. Could things get any worse?

When he discovers a mysterious bottle and releases the mesmerizing and mischievous woman hidden inside, his life changes in an instant. Now he has a genie willing to grant his every whim and desire, including some desires he didn’t even know he had. Unfortunately, no one warned him how dangerous falling in love with a genie could be for both of them.

To purchase click here

Enjoy!!

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Trista