Saturdays question & answers..

 

Tonya asked:

“What was the most recent TV series that you binged?”

Answer: I just finished Peaky Blinders and I thought it was brilliant.

“Can readers send you and the pets gifts?”

Answer: It warms my heart that you’d like to send a gift to my little fur babies and myself as well. You may send it via my publishing company, Lilactyme Productions. My t-shirt size is small.

They’ve set up a wish list on Throne. Here’s the link: https://throne.com/sydneyarrison

Thanks so much for  contacting me.... and also for your kind words.

Sunshine...for you.

There isn’t a timetable for grief. You’ll have your good days and your bad days. The passage of time helps... somewhat. You shouldn’t feel obligated to move on if you’re not ready.  Take your time. Sending an abundance of love and 🌞 your way.

Happy National Pet Day 2026

 

 I already had a cat when my mother passed away, but there's no way I was going to send her beloved dog to a shelter, so I took her in. It worked out... now the two of them are inseparable.💕 

 

Writing break music

💓💕"I can't do everything, but I'll do anything for you, I can't do anything... except be in love with you."

-Full lyrics-https://www.musixmatch.com/lyrics/Dire-Straits/Romeo-Juliet

"A lovestruck Romeo sings the streets a serenade

Laying everybody low with a lovesong that he made

Finds a streetlight steps out of the shade

Says something like you and me babe how about it?

Juliet says hey it′s Romeo you nearly gave me a heart attack

He's underneath the window she′s singing hey la my boyfriend's back

You shouldn't come around here singing up at people like that

Anyway what you gonna do about it?

Juliet the dice were loaded from the start

And I bet and you exploded in my heart

And I forget I forget the movie song

When you gonna realise it was just that the time was wrong Juliet?

Come up on different streets they both were streets of shame

Both dirty both mean yes and the dream was just the same

And I dream your dream for you and now your dream is real

How can you look at me as I was just another one of your deals?"

How do you know you're in love?

You're my first thought in the morning when I open my eyes, and my last thought at night, before I close my eyes. 💓💕

Repost.... Yes it is raining in New York☔

Yeah , it really is raining in New York.☔ I find the sound of pouring rain, especially in the summer very romantic.💓 I always have at least one rain scene in my novels.😉

Longing...

 

"Come to me in my dreams, and then
By day I shall be well again!
For so the night will more than pay
The hopeless longing of the day."

A nice little escape.😊

 If you need a break from the madness. Grab your favorite snack and watch a few episodes of one of my favorite animated series, Wallace & Gromit. It’s very entertaining and a lot of fun. I can’t wait for their next short film to be released.😊

Writing break music....

💓💔💖💗

"To kiss you in my mind
Love you all the time
Cause when I close my eyes
I still can see your smile
Its bright enough to light my life
Out of my darkest hour
Please believe its true
When I tell you I love you"

The power of the written word...

Written love letters can be cherished and shared for years to come.  I can't say the same for text messages.

 

Writing break music..

"I lost myself on a cool damp night
I gave myself in that misty light
Was hypnotized by a strange delight
Under a lilac tree

I made wine from the lilac tree
Put my heart in its recipe
It makes me see what I want to see
And be what I want to be"

Character profile: Wen Howan ( From 2014 )

What's not to like about Wen?  He's lovely in every way. Right out of college Wen's uncle hired him to oversee his charitable organizations. Every woman who has read "My Heart In Seoul" fell madly in love with Wen... Even my mother.. LOL!  Here's a  description of Wen Howan.

He has golden bronze skin, full sensual lips, dark eyes, high cheekbones.

Since he had his own dealings with the tabloids and press; Wen  was very sympathetic to Jasmine's situation. Certain hardships that he had to face as a young man paved the way for him to become a very compassionate human being. I'd love to explore this character more in future books.

Tuesdays questions & answers....

 Ashley  asked: "If you weren’t an author, what occupation would you like to try?"

"Can I get an autograph copy of Brooklyn's Song?"

Answer:  My mom grew up on a farm. I would love to try farming. Growing my own vegetables, and taking care of horses, and having border collies running free herding sheep. I like  being outside and taking in all the beauty that nature has to offer.

Answer: Yes, please email me your snail mail address, and I'll send you a copy.

 Thanks Ashley for the questions. Send questions to: lilactymeproductions@gmail.com

Character profile: Detective Tae Lee

Like Carlo, Tae Lee is New York through and through. He’s still grappling with the aftermath of a devastating tragedy and is in love with Gina. Although he and Gina find themselves on opposite sides, their hearts are in the same place. Find out more about Tae in my latest novel, Raelee Scattering.

Character profile: Detective Carlo DeLorenzo

 

Carlo is so New York. He plays a major role in my novel Raelee Scattering. 

Carlo was born and raised in the Bronx. Italian American, in his late thirties; Carlo’s olive complexion and dark hair were set off with piercing emerald eyes. He's not only Detective Tae Lee's partner, he's always his bestfriend. He has Tae's back and is known for his loyalty, hard work, devotion to his family and his job.

A must read...

                               
 Sometimes you read a book that has a profound impact on you; such is the case with “The Long and Faraway Gone” by Lou Berney. The story was haunting, heartbreaking, and beautifully written. Sometimes, no matter how far we travel, the past still catches up to us. Traces of the pain that we’ve endured remain.

Writing break music...."Tender Love"

Featured in Summer & Joon.

 "Candles they light the dark

Now I see how lovely the feelings are
All the tender love you've given to me
I want you more and more, can't resist you
Ooh then I feel your touch, tender love
Loving me straight from the heart, hold me nearer
Please let me be a part of the tender love you're giving to me'...