Friday, December 7, 2018

Daily writing is not easy.

So, when writing about the early days, I get a little tearful yet happy I was able to accomplish what I set out to do. I wish I had the same drive as I did when I was a young girl. My drive today is to get my story written for the world to witness.

Im writing my book at age 49. When I started as a dancer in Las Vegas I was only 18. My memory is impeccable and will give the most accurate accounts of all that I share. Its a long process, so be patient, as I am a writer and very picky with what I share. Im a perfectionist with grammar etc, but I will add that if I do make mistakes, I will go back and correct a hundred times. Thats why it may take me a year or more to get it done. Then I have to have a professional editor look at my work. So, you can see, its not an easy process. But, it will get done. Its my life legacy for myself, my family and my daughter. 

Yes, I gave birth to a daughter at the age of 20 when I was dancing in the show 'Les Folies Bergere'

I dont  know where she is today or even if she still loves me? I will always love her, and I hope she will read my story as she was taken from me when she was 5yrs old.

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Attention Span

We live in a world where the attention span is limited. The social media world has captured our everyday life. From photos, to blogs to having no perception of reality. There is reality, but for most it is self gratification and the 'look at me' era.

So, when writing my book, I have to be careful in executing a clean easy to read book. Because I know if it is not a 'fast and easy' read', it will be looked over. Consumers want a 'now' effect. If its not convenient or takes up too much time, it will be forgotten and onto the next.

I also believe I have a magnificent story of the colorful life as a showgirl and Las Vegas. It is part of a historic recollection of Las Vegas.

There is much to be told, yet it lies in a part of Las Vegas that no longer exists. For those who seek to know of the history and entertainment from the past, then this will be a book you can indulge in.

My characters are real(yet some names will be changed to protect those who are still alive), and have known many interesting personalities. I will engage the reader with a thorough insight to the places and people that gave me pleasure, pain and love.

 Las Vegas can be one of the most controversial cities but yet one of the most beautiful places to live a dream. I made a dream come true through all my experiences as a dancer and a woman.

6/6/23

Looks like I will have to make a trip to the strip soon. I pretty much grew up at the Tropicana Hotel. It was my first big show on the strip...