SO... I have been doing a LOT of thinking about my blog and what I want it to do and say. I spent a while trying to figure out the new look (thank you to all who have complimented it!) and what I wanted people to see as soon as they open the window. My main drive (obsession) is writing... that seems to be where I am these days. If I'm not writing I'm thinking about what I should be writing, but I don't want to have a 'typical author' blog where ALL I talk about is books. (Mine in particular).
This is my new idea - - - I thought it would be fun to write a book together - - - I will post one half of a chapter every Sunday and then if you have anything you would like to see in the future, or changed in the present, or anything... leave me a comment. If you're shy and want your ideas to be private send me an email. THEN when the book is completed I will publish it as an eBook only --
The subject of this book is going to be romance scamming - and it is called Ferry Tails. I had mentioned this book in the past but due to the inner character in my head, Cracked Cocoon took precedence and Ferry Tails was shelved. The biggest problem here is that there are four different books running around in my head right now and they keep having collisions with each other.... :)
So.... without further ado.... Here is the beginning of Ferry Tails:
She opened the browser and entered
http://findyourflame.com. She’d only heard great things about this internet dating site and after seven years of being alone she was ready to try her hand at love again.
The website had a beautiful montage of couple success stories and after reading through a few of them Robin knew this was the right place for her. Find Your Flame guaranteed discretion and promised results. She clicked the register here link.
Signing up for the service was a fairly easy process.
User Name? Timetofly
Password: 120175
Status: Divorced
Age: 36
Height: 5’3”
Body Type: Average
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
Smoker: No
Drinker: Occasionally
Location: Vista Oaks, CA
Description (maximum 2500 characters, let the other person know what kind of person you are): Robin thought long and hard about this entry before she started typing and then she entered:
I am very energetic, spontaneous, and young at heart. I enjoy all outdoor activities, summer and winter alike. Keeping in shape, staying active and having fun are my goals in life.
I am here to find my love, my second half… Love is a part of my life… I am family-oriented person and that’s why I want to have a serious relationship. I think that it’s the highest point of happiness when you can see how each of us is smiling and laughing…
Your Ideal Match: I want my future man to be intelligent and kind. I think that my Man should be caring. It’s very important in our life, because all of us need someone who can give us support. I hope I will find my love here!
She signed up for a six month contract and set up her email address to receive alerts if someone was interested in her. Then she began browsing the site for men that fell within the criteria for which she had set for her search. There were quite a few men that caught her eye. She felt like a kid in a candy store with so many choices. Unsure of herself she simply marked them as ‘interested’ but did not send out emails or requests for more information.
The following afternoon Robin was excited to open up her profile on the site and find a email from someone.
Hello,
I am new to this dating thing and am willing to share my love and life with a caring and loving woman who is also ready to give her love and have mine in return too, About myself, I felt its important at this point to let you know the personality of me . My name is Jim Donald. My mom is a Hispanic American born. As regards to my educational background, I attended Limerick University in Ireland, where I obtain my masters Degree in first class as a civil engineer. ....I was once married to a loving, caring, honest and sincere woman until death came and took her away from me...My Believe is that there's a woman out there that can help me find that Love and affection again. Someone who is understanding, kind, has a good sense of humor, loving, caring, honest, sincere, passionate and affectionate woman who also believes in God. The Bible says, "Seek the Kingdom of God first and every other thing shall be added on to you." So I've sorted the kingdom of thy Lord and I'm waiting for one of my other things and that's my Dream woman. I believe when I have a woman that has the fear of God she would not hurt my feelings and emotion which I have for her. Most people don’t know what it takes to hurt another once feelings and emotion and how it feels, so I'm not into playing games.
I have one lovely daughter and her name is Linda...Of course, my daughter is my pride and joy. She is a very sweet 19 year old with a good heart. She likes to be active and try new things. Although she lives away from me.....she now lives and goes to college in Germany.
I am confident without being cocky, arrogant, or egotistical. I am polite, courteous, and respectful. I like to laugh and make people laugh, I like to play golf, basketball, softball, boat, water ski, snow ski, scuba, camping, running, or just relax, take a bike ride or walk and enjoy a star filled night. I like to meet someone that likes live music, or quiet romantic nights. I am looking for someone that is confident and comfortable with herself. Someone that likes to have fun and enjoy all that life has to offer. A smile and a positive attitude are must! I believe that balance and compromise are the name of the game. I am an easy going person; loving, caring, understanding, romantic, affectionate, and passionate. I prefer to go for long walks with someone who's company and conversation I enjoy, having a nice quiet dinner or going to see a good movie, sitting on a porch enjoying a warm summer night with a glass of wine (it doesn't get any better than that) or having a cookout and bonfire with good friends.
Basically that's all about me for now unless if you're willing to know more, then you can ask! Meanwhile I'll love to know more about yourself also...I think at this stage you should be able to figure out the kind of person you are talking to...I will want you to get back to me with more details about yourself too and also any picture of you. Also I will be waiting to chat with you online too.
I hope to hear from you soon. 
Susi from Boca Frau - Susi's blog is full of stories of life as a Mommy.... AND she just became a US Citizen... YAY!! there are always so many beautiful pictures and great stories to read about on her blog. 
Donna from My Life. One Story at a Time - Donna and I have 'known' each other for quite a while but I would have to say that I just recently began really following her blog. She spends a great deal of time reviewing books - which is how I first met her - and she does a very thorough job. She also has great stories to tell and they all appear on her beautiful blog. I really hope you take the time to go spread some love her way...
) and lost complete track of the time.... During that time the sky cleared up....