Author Archives: Amy Jane Sandberg
Where do I begin…
Hello there my beloved readers,
I am pleased to tell you every day this week I have been writing.. That is the most work I have done in months. It has been a pain the ass to do too.. My desk top is still broken and my laptop keys are faulting. Luckily I have an external keyboard from my down desk top that I can use, but I have to sit in odd positions and hold it on my lap which is some what easier then leaning over my “laptop desk” but it is more work.. I have dropped my poor keyboard five times today.. 😦 I love my equipment and think it is a blessing that I can do this at all.
Ok moving on I am sure you want to know how my books are coming.
“Miracles Still Happen Today” or “Believing is Harder Then You think” 1st chapter is DONE!!! I mean done done!! no more need to reedit anything.. And a editor saw it. Chapter two is almost DONE DONE. I had some details wrong. I was a newborn, how am I supposed to know everything.. XD So I fixed them and ended up writing several more pages. I just need to finish up the last two pages and then I will be done with Chapter 2.. Chapter three is done but I need to proof read it and I hope to send both to my new friend editor Monday.. That will be about 50 pages for her to read and I am not done. It is flowing out so nicely, if I keep at it It should definitely be done this year like I want.
“A Crimson Star” I have chapters 1-4 done I am just proof reading them and I will also sent to the same woman to edit.
Both books are about 60+ pages and about 6 chapters… I can not wait to share them with you!! I will post what I have for both first chapters tonight or in the morning for you to get a taste.. I already have the first chapter of the Crimson Star up but please wait to read it till I post that I have updated it.. That is an old draft..
Thanks, *HUGS*
~Amy Jane
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Printed! Edit please..
So yesterday I got a lot done I did a quick edit on some of my book, and got the 62pages I have done so far printed for proof reading and editing.. My mom’s friend took my first chapter!! And so the process has begun.. I edited the hard copy of the 62 pages and am not going to work on imputing the changes to my book on my laptop.
Still Desktop is giving me trouble and it looks like there is no hope to fixing it unless some one can get in and change the password… Nothing can be done till that is fixed.. I will keep trying though.. Please keep it in your prayers! Thank you!
Ok back to work.. Will talk more latter…
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EEKK!! A WORM!!
OH MY WORD!! Seriously!!!
I finally got an antivirus program and I was looking up research for something I am working on and I caught a worm. Not only did it cause mass havoc on my main pc but now it says I need a password to log in. Moreover none of my passwords are working. My mom thinks it was some one trying to hack me and thus my desk top is now off line and powered off completely till I can take it into some one. I am so glad nothing personal or important is actually kept on any of my computers.. Thank God for me knowing better with that. So if I loose anything it is nothing important.. And there is really nothing to loose other then my 500 pictures I had just uploaded off my camera… >.<;;
(for those of you who do now know anime or common online faces these days. that is a closed eyed, oh my gosh, what will I do, bad me, all around EEKK!!! face. )
Also I am planing a bridal shower and a bachorlet party for a dear friend one mine. It is quite exciting. I never thought just how much work goes into a party, even though I love throwing them..
Book news:
I am working on my main book, about my life miracles every other day, so all fictions are on the side I found an editor. Some one my mother works with. I am so worried I am doing a horrid job. (If I could spell better I would use bigger words, I am to lazy to look them up tonight.) I have been struggling to be honest on the layout and flow of the book. However I am still writing. I just pray I can express what I have to say and find what needs to be said easily and smothly. The devil is sure attacking me. He doen’t want to see this book finished. My pc torubles over and over again, health, work, ect, are proof of that…. PLEASE PRAY I keep getting the time and determination to finish this by the end of the year. Thank you!!
Good night and God Bless you!
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Tomato Soup…
I would sure love a bowl of that right now.. Mmmm Tomato soup, or Tomato with rice soup, Cream of Mushroom, and Clam Chowder are the soups I like most. However Cheese and Broccoli soup, Potato Soup, and French Onion are good too.
Anyways.. Before I have to go to the store…
I went to work on one of my books 2 days ago and could not find word 2007 anywhere I panicked.. I did a search and every thing.. It would not let me open any of my books! So I took a deep breath and stayed off the computer for the rest of the day. The next morning I tried again, with no luck… Out of frustration I shut off the power and walked away… A few hours latter I tried again and there it was! That was so weird… The same thing happened to my moms computers… I think it was a bug..
I have been sick the past few days, I can’t seem to find the right copy of my book. (bad me for saving it 4 times in 4 diff places) It is probably on my desk top and not my laptop anymore. I will have to look in the morning..
It has been a long week and I am going out of town this weekend… I really need the get away… I want some peace and quiet… It is funny for the past two weeks I have done nothing but wanted to sleep and my body is fighting that but it has been great for writing though.
~Amy Jane
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One thing after another…
I am so sorry I broke my word.. Life keeps throwing things at me. The Devil is cruel.. However not all the recent events have been bad.
The Good:
* My Nephew is now 8 moths!
* More Family Time.
*It has been freezing so = More outdoor Activities
*I needed a break from the computer
The Bad:
* We lost a dear Cat after 14 years.
* My Cozen lost his newborn to heaven
*Word 2007 needed an compatiblity Pact
*Net was down for a bit
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Moving on, I got the site up for my comic. http://anovelife.wordpress.com
I downloaded and installed the Word 2007 comparability pack. I started 3 more blogs >.<;; All for good reason and personal reasons I may explain latter. And I will link at a better time.. I am going out of town next weekend for a Dr. Visit. My cardiologist is wonderful, but is is a trip to see her. ❤ It will give me a much needed break and some thinking time. Plus work time for my books. I will work on keeping my word and post stuff in two weeks.. I am truly sorry for the delay but thats life..
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I am so Excited!!
WOOT!! So I paid my friend the first fee, now I am just waiting to see it done. I need to make a place where I can post them, not sure if it should be a manga like comic or more like random entries.. I also need to update the site for “The Hall Of Bish” linked in my last post, I talked her into doing that again. I hope she does..
I have been so inspired lately but things keep getting in the way, I am to tired, or I get distracted by face-book. So to solve the FB problem I am taking a hiatus fom it starting next week, until God says to stop. I have many things I need to get done! Such as, Writing and Real Life work. And now I have the tools!! Woot!! Please keep me in your prayers! I will post at least one more book chapter next week. Not sure which book, maybe you will get lucky and get more then one chapter up. However, please Remember they will be raw.. But feed back is always great! I can’t improve without correction. PLEASE give me feed back!! Love you!!
~Amy Jane
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Last Month of the Year.
Hello My Beloved Friends!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Very Happy New Year!
I know I say friends all the time, I want you to know I do that because if your taking the time to read this, it means a lot to me and I consider you important. Even if your family, or some one I do not have the pleasure of knowing, you are still dear to me..
I can not believe the year has gone by so fast. It feels like the new years was just last week. It feels like my sister was still pregnant. WHERE has this year gone?? I can say It has been a productive, hard, yet blessed year for all I know. I pray the next year will be better.
Now on to the updates! (I know there is a lot, but please read)
1. I found an artist. My friend J-Chan who has done work for me before has agreed to start drawing comics for me. 10$ per request. Don’t you wish you had said yes?? Now the question is how and where to post them.. I am thinking for now 1 per month. But we shall see.
Here is our old page, http://thehallofbish.bravehost.com/ where she drew comics from ideas we had, about two ladies who interviewed random anime characters from mangas, online comics, and of course animes. We only have one comic up but many drafts. Her computer kind of crashed a few times and she (J-chan) lost all her hard work a long with the drive. But I am working on her and she has new tools and a new computer now. So we shall see what happens with that site. PLEASE take the time to check it out if you like anime. I really enjoy her style, though it does very with each piece. That will give you a small taste of what is to come. I promise you we will give you more. Even if I have to pay for it.
2. The puppies are doing great, and getting bigger daily. My nephew is great. He has two teeth now. And his first big poop.. >.<;; My home project. My room is coming a long nicely. I made the mistake of sitting down a few days ago and now I need to get back to it. Things that need to be done. A. sort through tubs and boxes -see what I can throw out and donate. B. Clear the floor, vacuum it, and pull up the linoleum. C. Wait till I can afford new tile and then have it layed. D. Paint my walls + Buy a dresser. E. Reorganize.. (not in that exact order.) What I have done so far is. A. Sorted my things in to tubs, and boxes. B. Installed internet on my desktop. C. Got a new door. D. Got new curtains and curtain rod. (one step at a time)
3. As for writing, I am doing so still. Not so often with the holidays. But getting back in the swing of it again tonight. I am still very aspired and inspired. I am going to be devoting at least an hour + a day even on weekends to get my books done. On top of that I have a lovely wedding to go to in July and I need to loose weight for that, and for myself. SO please keep me in your prayers, pray that I keep the goals in mind and have the selfdicipline I need to keep them up..
PS. as for you face-bookers, I plan on taking a hiatus soon so no worries..
God Bless You today and always! May you be blessed in the new year and have favor!
~Amy Jane (A-Chan) ~
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“Miracles Still Happen Today” – Main book Update
“Miracles Still Happen Today” is a book about my life story, and my walk of faith.
It is completely Factual. I have been stuck on it for a while. I just seemed not to flow
and I wasn’t sure about the beginning. Did it grab attention to the readers? Where should I start?
Should I have a prologue? ECT… So I have been praying on it and God told me to save what I have
and restart, write what is in my heart. So that is what I am doing. I have 60 some pages 4 chapters.
I will not loose any of it but I am starting from scrach and will use what I have where I see it needs to go.
I look forward to sharing this book with all of you. It has been an emotional and a mental struggle.
Not only for me but also for my family. So look forward to that.
Also I have new ideas for my fiction books too. I don’t what happened but I feel refreshed and less
stressed about writing now.
~Amy Jane
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La Di Da – New Updates- Looking for You
Hello Friends,
Welcome to my page…Here are my latest news and wants..
FIRST: and most important. I really need a BETA reader. You will get to read all my works before anyone else. But I will have to ask you not to share them with anyone till I am done.. If interested please comment here.
Second: I am Looking for an Artist to illustrate some very interesting ideas for me, as an ongoing team effort. I have many “panel” comic ideas. Not a manga comic but more like a weekly strip. I asked a friend but she is busy and I don’t want to distract her form her own agenda. So if you are interested please. So I am looking for an artist to draw some news paper like comics for me that I have ideas for. A once a month strip.. I would be a different thing each time. Thank you. I have info about it on my deviant art page I would like to hold a contest for it but am not sure on what I could do for a prize. Maybe sneak peaks at my books.. “Anjiu” My DA page..
Third: I have been writing a lot for http://deeplyrootedinhim.wordpress.com and I am starting the progress of puting it in book format while re-writing some of the stuff there.
Forth: Do you get annoyed about how I do lists, I can’t help it though, I like to be organized. Any ways… For my personal updates..
* I have great news. My mother got office 2007 for me. Yes it isn’t the best but it comes with the word 2007 which I had for a short time on my laptop, which I loved when it first came out, and now I have it again!! Isn’t that awesome!! So that makes me want to write more, and I will…
* We got a new puppy. He is a beauty. When I figure out how to add pictures I will do a blog of just them or a page for you. He is so handsome, he is a Great Dane 9 weeks old. White with Grey patches and spots. He has one blue eye and one silver eye. His name is Linus. ❤ AND he is a huge handful. Bur a blessing.. Furthermore my sister is buying another, which we will get in a two to three weeks. EEKKK!
That will keep me busy but I plan on writing a lot. SO PLEASE check back here often. I will let you know how I am doing as I go.. Also I will post more Pages and Books as I can..
GBU!
~Amy Jane
Ps. Some feed back would be awesome…
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Back In Action!
Hello My Dear Friends,
I am so sorry it has been a while almost three months since I have posted any news or really worked on my books. You see.. My family and I have been hit with a lot of things. Finances; Vehicle troubles; My baby sister’s new baby; Hose work, errands, re- doing my room (yes – after a year it is still a work in progress); Romance problems; The Swine Flu; Misunderstanding with a few Friends, and of course some Deaths: A Friend, My Grandpa, and then Our dog.
*sigh* I have been meaning to write I started a few journals but I didn’t know what to say and to be honest I really didn’t want to write.. I was doubting my dreams. Thinking about all the things I have wanted to do and does’t seem to be happening. I am 28 single for three years, no children.. I have 4 cats, 1 bird, my and my 2007 nitro… I watch my nephew five days a week, and pet and house sit when I can.
I have been so wrapped up in not having what I really want (A Husband, yes I like some one. I need to get the courage to tell him.) And not doing anything worth wile in a while I forgot all I need to do is get off my ass and do it. So the past three months I have been doing just hat. Getting things done at my Church, helping my family more, and my friends and doing every thing but writing and my room..
The good news: We are getting a new puppy as soon as he is old enough next month!! Our Life group is going well, I have a steady flow of money again, I am working out again, I am keeping up with the chores, I have new determination, and most of all – Conner is taking 1 long nap a day where I get time to write now! Woot!! Praise God!
So this month coming I promise to write more and to get my ass in gear and finish my room, well at least get it as close as I can to an office till I can afford new tile and paint.. I got a new door this weekend!! Thats a start!!!
I am still hoping I can find an artist to turn my books into comics as I write them, of course I would share the royalties, but no one has had the time because most the authors I like have a busy life right now as well.. I think I will hold a contest in a month or two as I get more of my main books done..
Again I am sorry I have been away, though I don’t really think I have any serious fans yet… If you read this, thank you!
God bless you today and always!
~Amy Jane ~Anjiu SutoMu
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