Krista*: Blog

Trying to post the conclusion of GBF for 2 days now. Seems the site is having troubles. I promise to keep trying.

The final chapter for GBF has been forwarded to my long suffering editor, Pixel the Cat. I hope to post it by the end of the week. After that story wraps up, I plan to let my "Lodi Teen Romance" stories rest for a bit and work on other story ideas.

Ladies and Gentlemen; Please be advised that Karmen Marquez has asked me to inform you that April 17th is International Bat Appreciation Day.

Several people have asked about 'Garlic Knots' mentioned in chapter 4 of GBF. They are a simple and delicious side for any meal. To make them, you can purchase a pre-made pizza crust from the grocery store (example is the Pillsbury brand) and open it out on the counter over parchment paper. Brush the dough with melted butter and then sprinkle (to taste) garlic powder on as well. Fold the dough over on itself so the butter and garlic powder is inside. Then with a pizza cutter, carve off strips of dough and roll between your (washed) hands to make long, skinny, strips of dough. Then twist the dough into a simple knot. No need to be fancy about it, unless you want it that way. Place on a cookie sheet. You can add more butter and garlic powder on top if you wish. Bake as directed in the oven. Enjoy!

Okay, so I admit that posting chapters for GBF have not been on a regular basis and that I mentioned 'life stuff' happening. As we often know, those words usually mean something unpleasant. Not this time! I'm thrilled and honored to say that my cousin had a baby boy and I was asked to be his Godmother. So I was busy doing stuff that the job requires. Getting adorable little outfits and other things a beautiful baby needs. I was told that on the box of diapers, when it says "Up to 10 pounds", that is NOT the load capacity! My sister and I painted his room to look like 'The 100 Acre Wood' with all the characters, Winnie the Poof, Piglet, Owl, etc. (Eeyore is actually smiling!) As for the story? Chapter 4 has been sent to Pixel the Cat for his review and when I get it back, I will post. Life is beautiful. - Krista