Typing . . . typing . . . Oh wow; snow's coming down again!  John went down to Mexico yesterday, the cold weather wimp!  Can't take living like an Eskimo.  Me, I have a layer of um 'protection' from the chill. Typing . . . still typing . . . 

I'VE STILL GOT IT . . . IT JUST HURTS!

My blog today is going to be short because I'm spending the next few days typing . . . typing . . . typing . . . I'm excited to share some of my earlier work with you, but unfortunately that earlier work was done on a word processor . . . pre-computer, don't ya' know.  And, YES, before the wisecracks start pouring in, computers were in existence when I started my manuscripts; I'm not THAT old . . . yet.  So I had a choice: scan stacks of pages or retype them.  My typing is still around 80 to 90 wpm, depending upon the amount of coffee I've ingested, and my scanner runs 3 minutes a page . . . kind of works out in the wash.  Getting my 'power typing' back in practice is a plus, but some rather creepy aches and pains are cropping up in the process.  I didn't know veins on the back of my hands could look like that. Actually that's not entirely true--those of you who know me well, know I'm a trained classical pianist, one who only sits down every six months or so and cranks through a practice session of all the music I can still perform.  My hands look rather alien when I finish, but hey, they're limber for days after that! 

So, getting back to this typing; I wanted to post one of several teleplays I wrote and submitted for the television show "Beauty And The Beast", one screenplay entitled Fugitive Child, and a piece I wrote for practice, not for publication, revamping the ending of "Phantom Of The Opera" into something I liked better.  Now comes the challenge.  The screenplay and teleplay follow a very specific manuscript format; one I'm having a really interesting time trying to incorporate on the page 'PLENTY OF WRITING' without the format changing so drastically it looks like a first-grader typed it.  Uggh.  I'm working on this hurdle, as well as typing . . . typing . . . typing . . .  Will keep you posted! 

Can you help me grow?

Hello to all my followers and anonymous guests! It's day two of this new adventure of mine, and what a beautiful day it is! Hardly a cloud in the sky. Very normal, beautiful, sunny and dry Arizona morning. I was hoping that I could recruit all of you as a sort of "knowledge base" to help me along my way. I know there are many websites out there where people can communicate with other avid readers, or possibly other authors. Can any of you make any recommendations for me in this request? I know my youngest daughter, Melody, will have a few ideas to throw my way. But, I would love to hear comments from everyone! Even websites for other Pomeranian enthusiasts or Fine Artists are a plus for me!


As a fun side note, I have posted some pictures for all to view. Please feel free to take a little peek into my life. Also, I will be posting some of my work here shortly. I just have to sort through the amassed paper collection and get it organized. It is my intention to start with some of my Teleplays and possibly a Screenplay or two. I will keep you posted as I approach "The Day." Thank you for becoming followers of my blog, or for just stealing a glance at me! Please feel free to leave any comments you like, I will be most receptive and appreciative to receive them. Well, till later then. Have a good one! 

Hello to my fellow Bloggers!

Since I am new at this, you will all have to bear with me for a little while. First, let me share a little about myself with all of you. I am a wife of 35 years and mother of two wonderful and talented daughters. Our family has resided in this beautiful state of Arizona since before my first daughter was born and we all continue to thrive here with each passing year. I am an accomplished writer as well as fine artist, an avid reader of other Arizona Authors (Stephanie Meyer and Diana Gabaldon to name a couple) as well as romantic historical novels, an excellent cook and all around loving family person! As a fun side note, I also herd Pomeranians . . . since between my husband, myself and our two daughters there are seven in total! Most likely seven too many once in awhile.


You may be wondering; "Why have I started to finally blog after all the time that's passed in which this means of communication has been available?"  Well, I will tell you it is because I am turning over a new leaf in my life. I want to take my future in a challenging, yet exciting, fresh direction. I want to become a published author. I have spent much time and effort on my first novel, and it's time I took this dream of mine to the next logical step. Writing isn't entirely new for me since I wrote both teleplays and a screenplay in the past, of which some of my writing has been incorporated into movies and television. I plan to post examples of this work as I continue along with this blog. But as an important step to becoming a published author, I want to connect with other authors and/or those who enjoy my work. Thus, the creation of the J.J. Anderson Blog.


I look forward to connecting with other bloggers, mothers, Arizonans, authors, artists and really anyone who has taken an interest in my work! I will even be curious to speak with fellow Pomeranian enthusiasts, of which I'm certain there are others out there. I anticipate to grow as a writer by continuing with this blog and this excites me most of all! Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog, please feel free to comment on what you have read so far. I look forward to connecting with you as I move forward with this exciting new path that I have set myself on!