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OFFICIAL INTRO TO ME ;)

Official INTRO to Me ;) 

Hey, guys, Sandra Richmond here. So, I know my blogs ( the few I have practice posted ) have not looked magnificent. For that, I do apologize. I am totally NEW at this blogging stuff. I do plan on blogging least once a week. Try and keep up until I make it concrete. ;) I would appreciate some patience while I learn my way around it and if not, then screw you.  XD I'm just learning as I go. I have no rush. I hope you guys don't either. As long as I get the new books links and teasers correct, does it matter? For now, anyways, until I have something I hope others would enjoy hearing. I have TONS of blog ideas. It's just finding the time to write them.

I won't sugar coat shit for you all, because well, I was never really one to hold my tongue. XD I have no filter as most say and I 95% speak without thinking. But I believe that is the blonde in me. ;)
If you are on my personal Facebook, then needn't worry, you already know me pretty well. :D
If not, well, all I can say is, buckle up. It'll be a crazy ride.

Let's start.

I'm 26. Married to my best friend, I would have perished long ago if it wasn't for this man and his White Knight Syndrome, I don't know what have become of myself or my son. Tied the knot in Sept. 2011. Yup. It's been shy of 5 years. What a fucked up & wonderful 5 years, aye. Lol. We have 3 beautiful offspring together. Connor,8. Hunter, 4. Hadley, 6months old. Also, counting fur babies: DumDum, who is 5. Pitbull. (GatorxJeep) Audrey, 8. Pit & Lab & Retriever Mixed up mutt. (She's a bitch, Straight hubby dog, that one. We bump heads a lot.) Layla, 2. Chihuahua. (Connor's ankle biter. But we love her. *Hubby HATES her. More reason to keep her. Hehe. Keeps him on his toes.) Jorjia, 8. Blue Pit. (No longer mine, from reasons I wish to NOT get into. Just know, she was rehomed and is happy last I heard.) None the less. she will ALWAYS be my girl. IDGAF what anyone says. point blank. Period.
Moving On........

I am a loner, loser, & complicated wreck among many other bad qualities like, I wear my heart on my sleeve. I over react to 80% of shit. (Depends on the day & my mood, really. ) I am big on laughter. It heals the soul. My philosophy is no matter how damaged you are or think you are, laughter will heal you. Laughter is key to happiness. If you can't laugh, then, shit. Pull the stick out cha bum and exit stage left. Ya dig? :) I'm a lonely and fragile person. Take EVERYTHING to heart. Always have.

My kids are MY LIFE. My LEGACIES. I do everything for them. I want them to know what dedication is, motivation, passion, and most importantly, triumph. Triumph is my middle name. No matter if it was barely or by a long shot. My life is full of it. By learning from mine, I hope they take my lessons in advice and not seek their own experiences. Even if so, I'll be here every step NO MATTER what to help them triumph anything from first school day jitters to passing their drivers test to acing finals for college. I want my babies to feel love and compassion. Those are my hopes for them.

For each, Connor. He's autistic. He has some bumps in life already. But I'm here pushing him, cheering him on. He's a brilliant child. Very knowledgeable about certain things I don't find useful at this point in his 8year life. But, I would never tell him that. I support him in his interests no matter what it is because I know my close mindedness is on me. Him? This YouTube fixation could very well be his future career. Something in technology. He's obsessed with the military. (his father is an E5 in the military. *SGT* I think it all started there.) I believe with my heart he will go into some kind of technology with the military. Why? I simply believe he can. Because I beleive in him.
Hunter, Boy O boy... His preg. was very complicated. He was growing small, he has a "hot spot" on his heart. (built up calcium/calcium deposit on heart) One of his legs is slightly shorter than the other. i mean Slightly. not even noticeable at all. They feared he was Down Syndrome so I had to so an Amniocentesis. (OUCH & SCARY AS HELL) He comes back Neg. Then after all that worry and fear, He was a beautiful baby boy. @ 6 months old his soft spot closed. (That's wayyyy to early. they are supposed to closed around 18 months to 2 yrs. old) Imagine, talking brain surgery and relieving pressure on his  brain, nuoligists, and therapy. Etc. Scary ass shit.
Results: No surgery. He came along fine with no brain swelling. BUT, his milestones were weakened. He is 4 physically. But, about 2 pushing 3 in his brain. So, things as CURSING at Mommy. (Grrr) He is still learning right from wrong. But he is a firecracker. A leader. A shit talker, Lol. He has no respect for authority. A lover. A Fighter. An Amazing little boy. I can't wait to see what the future holds. I'm so excited to see him at his full potential. He's very motivated and dedicated already. I'm so excited for him.

I've always said, Connor has a college fund and Hunter has a bailout fund. Lol.

Hadley, my princess. Being 6 months old I don't know much yet on her personality, but of what I do know. She's such a beautiful soul already. She smiles at everything all the time. talking to her, coming in at 'good morning' at 'good nights'. She's a eater, 6 months old and weighing in at 9month old. She takes two things very seriously. Her food & her Bee movie. :) Yes, her favorite movie to watch. Her preg. was but far the worst. She was perfect. Me? I couldn't move without crying at 5 months preg. I had CONSTANT charlie horses that would hit so often I couldn't even shower unless I had a chair to rest in. It was horrible. Awful. & I would do it again in a heartbeat.
She's my dream. I use to spoil friends' baby girls all the time. Hoping one day I'd have my own. She came, just as I lost hope I'd have a daughter. God granted me my beautiful, perfect little princess.

Moving on. (Can you tell I love my babies? I could go on and on and on and on about them rugrats.)

I enjoy:  reading & writing (Obviously. ha.)
Sketching
movies
 Night fishing (Catfishing)
Dirt track racing.
Mudding
Music (All Genres)
 Crafting
I adore tiny miniature things. Lol. Idk why just do. XD
cooking
baking
family time!!
My mommy time with my mini me's. :)
Girl Time!
Family traditions
Organizing. Don't ask. :)

I collect:  Elephants, (Only with the trunk up!)
Skulls.
Camo, It's a country girl thaang. ;)
Dirt track racing things
Dogs, Particularly Pitbull things.
Motorcycle things
And anything with profanity on it. Hehe.

Dislikes: 
People
Individuals who are mean to animals
Individuals who are mean to children
Red lights
Unicorns
Anchovies
SPIDERS
A dirty home/house
Liars
Cheaters
Thieves
Disloyalty
Dishonesty
Shit talkers.
*That about covers that era. ;)
Let's see,
I'm very bossy; I like things a particular way. If you can't handle the way I run shit. Kick rocks. Simple. Lol.
I'm nieve. :( Always have been and still have yet to grow out of it.
I've got a mean streak far as the eye can see. Don't fuck with my family, inner or outer. Pets. Friends. Innocence in front of me or around me. We'll be fine and dandy.
Disrespect. HATE IT.
Mouthy younger people. It is me or do I feel a bit like my parents? Yes, Yes I do. Lol. What ya gonna do.
I have a heart of gold. I could be having the worst day possible. Come to me with a sad or bad day... I'm cheering you up. Period. Idk, could be the caretaker in me. Could be I know what it's like to have bad, worse and WORST with awful drizzled on top. I relate.
I'm sensitive, I get my feelings hurt VERY easily. I hide it or push me to my limits and I explode all over FB with it. LOL. it's a curse living so far from friends. :(
I hide everything. emotions, anger, sadness... You have to dig my emotions out of me. Get a backhoe. ;)
Well, I fear this is long. Too long. but, fudge cookie it. You only live once.
Enjoy the crazy experience that is Sandra. It won't be boring. But you'll have to catch me to see what's new. I'm awful at keeping a schedule. LOL.

Enjoy, buckle up, (Safety first, ya know.)
Any questions or concerns? Shove em. I'm doing bad all by myself. ;)

(Kidding, Email me if you have any Q's  or Concerns, ya dig? Or wanted to announce your undying love to me. I'm here.)

My first author Interview ;)

Sandra Richmond

/Not too shabby for a 1st or me... I enjoyed it actually. My very first author interview. I feel like a real gown up! ;) http://awesomegang.com/sandra-richmond-2/

Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Sandra. HI! I’m 26. I have been married with my best friend for almost 5 years now. We have 3 beautiful, rotten, and simply amazing offspring.  I am a military wife, and when I found that my passion for writing could really be more than a hobby, but a career. As a military wife you prep for the unexpected and you ten fold your strength. My husband is currently deployed in Germany. I have been an author for over two years now. I also love to sketch and obvi read. I’m a huge pitbull breed fan. 

What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Tortured Love. (Book Two of A Hell Hound MC Series) My characters inspired it. They themselves, who they are, what they are. What they have survived and done.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Sadly, quite (Quite?) a few actually. As in I ALWAYS spell “Toke” for “Took” . Horrible basics mistake. But It’s my biggest, then I always seem to mispell/mistype the most simple words because when I start to write, it all starts flowing so fast I can barely keep up. As in, “cat’n” for “Can’t” . Another rookie mistake, but It’s like the story has to get written in that speed or I’ll forget and trust me I have self hated on doing it before. I always do my own edit of what I’m knowledged enough to do. Lol. But the way I see it is. I’d rather get that amazing twist or turn of events… or funny joke I just thought of down on paper and can always fix the minors later. 

What authors, or books have influenced you?
OHH Dear, SOOOOOO many. Joanna Wylde was my very first MC read. Erotic MC read. Shes by far my favorite. She popped my biker book cherry.  Lol. I straight bought (Pre-ordered) her book Silver Bastard a year before release. Madeline Sheehan is a very close second, if not a tie for first. Her stories, are perfection to me. I could read her MC’s all day. Bella Jewel is oh my soo must stalked next to Madeline for her releases. Her MC reads are not of the typical and she’s had me at chapter 1 since. (Like, “You had me hello” lol) Definitely fixated with every word she puts to paper. Then there was Crystal Spears… another close 1st, (I think they all are going to be close first. Hehe.) Her MC’s are perfection as well. Simply amazing. Glenna Maynard, OMG. Do Not, I mean DO NOT read her Grim Rebel series without tissues, extra panties ;0 , and The whole series, every book or you wiil be truly upset and out of your mind with what is going on!? It’s most deff a inspiration. Stephanie Tyler, OMG, I am warning and recommending the same advice as for Glenna’s series. Do not read unless you have entire series in hand. Can’t put hers down. I read her entire series in 48 hours. non-stop. I truly could not put it down. Nicole Snow, lord have mercy on me and the characters she creates. So damn sexy. Amazing author. Whole series and same advice with her as well. Matter of fact, all of these amazing authors had that same effect on me. So Beware and be warned.  Also, London Casey, amazing MC author. C.C. Brown has a worded perfection also. Hers is Military. Perfect read. Kalya Perrin is my favorite as well. Have almost all her books. Such a way with words, addicted after the first page. S.K. Hartley. Need I say more? Ok I will, her Finding series, twists and turn ons. Strainght S.K. addict and not going to rehab.  Last but most importantly, Michelle Turner. If anyone can write a book with lite to no sexual content and have me craving more. She is a MUST read. AMAZING with words and her characters are so realistic I forget they are simply just words on a page. I get lost in her books. Its an amazing feeling. I know there are many more, but that is just off the top of my head. I love reading books. I love writing. I love these authors for setting my soul on fire and to explore my options. I know, I know… I’m a bit of a book whore. 

What are you working on now?
My Hell Hound MC Series and Savage Lust (With two other authors) , Loving Heartbreak, and a few others that are secret. ;0 You are first to know of those two actually. Lucky dog. 

What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Sadly, very little knowledge on this. I did all my promoting for Delayed Love in Facebook groups and pages and 1 blog. I’m still a newbie/rookie so I’m learning as I go and it’s an exciting yet, frustrating experience. I’m actually taking advice if anyone is offering. 

Do you have any advice for new authors?
More than most I’m sure. I’ve probably made just about every mistake a newborn could at this. My utmost VIP advice, DO NOT STOP WRITING. I worked on DL for 4 months straight pulling all nights left and right. 250 pages later. My first born was, well, born. I continued to promote NON-STOP to anyone and everyone for the next month. I got so burnt out I through myself into writers block and I was so unorganized it’s not even a little funny. (Still am Lol.) So, please, newbies, take your time and organize. Create your character bios. That is most important. Can’t tell you how many time I got eye color, age or a tattoo wrong. seems small. but it’s truly a book murderer. Second, prepare for your release. Line up promotions and launches and giveaways. DO NOT jump in blind or rush. Line them up. Even send them the info needed ahead of time. Also, collect quotes from your book AS YOU WRITE. unless you like rereading the very words you wrote digging for quotes for teasers. I hate reading my own work. Real pet peeve.  Last but VIP most!! Make other author friends. Particularly in your genre. These friends helped me so much they prob got annoyed with my newborn tush.  Every question I had, they were there. hints and advice, they are a VIP asset to have. Plus, they are amazing people. Join some author groups on FB. And Don’t ever lose confidence in your words. Last thing, A bad review. Your first one, will eat at you and make you question your passion and talent. It did me as well as every author out there. EVERYONE has a bad review. nobody’s book is five stars all day long. I guarantee it. Do not let it upset you. Look at the positive reviews. (And there will be) Those are the ones you focus on. Those are the ones you let feed your confidence and motivation. 

What is the best advice you have ever heard?
ORGANIZE your novel notes. Big preacher about it because I know how it is being unorganized. As I am still dealing with almost two years later.  Bios and locations and everything between. Character jobs, interest, style, BODY TYPE, tattoos and more. All of it. Just organize as you go. Jot it down or quick open note/wordpad and have it pc ready. Trust me, it make a world of difference in your writing as an author and story teller and less stress and time on looking for that little sentence with the question, “Which arm was the tattoo on??” Then two hours later and 50 page backtrack, you find it. So, my best advice? ORGANIZEEEE!

What are you reading now?
Sadly, nothing at this moment. Very hard for me to read and write. I get confused very easy.  So, I’m constantly on watch for my fav. authors and new ones as well. and have a personal closed party for me. Book binge and catch up after every time I finish a book. 

What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully a signing event. I have been invited to be in a few, but sadly it was wayyyy out of m traveling limits. Wish me luck someone home-bound decides they need a dirty word writer with a twisted criminal mind. 

If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I hope that is suppose to say 30-40 books? Or least 3-4 series right? That kind of question is for the tv people. Lol. But if I must, 1, most deff taking 4. not 3. My four would have to be,

Joanna Wylde – Devil’s Game – Reapers series
Madeline Sheehan – Undeniable – Undeniable series(Book 1)
Bella Jewel – Melancholy – Joker’s Wrath MC series
Crystal Spears – Shadowing Me &&&”” Seize Me – Breakneck Series. (Actually having inner battle of which I love more. So we’ll say I tossed out my extra bottle of sunscreen to pack an extra beauty.)
Stephanie Tyler – Defiance Series. I had Stow a ways. :/ (Also thought for twenty min. which one… you see whom I decided. Lol. )
Told Ya, I’m a book whore. Lol.

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/Not too shabby for a 1st or me... I enjoyed it actually. My very first author interview. I feel like a real gown up! ;) http://awesomegang.com/sandra-richmond-2/