Wordless Wednesday

 

"I've Been Loving You Too Long"

I've been loving you too long to stop now
You were tired and you want to be free
My love is growing stronger as you become a habit to me
Ooh, I've been loving you too long
I don't wanna stop now, oh

With you, my life has been so wonderful
I can't stop now
You were tired, and your love is growing cold
My love is growing stronger as our affair, affair grows old
I've been loving you, oh, too long to stop now

From the Phantom Of The Opera...

 

This is a line from the song All I ask of you. My favorite version is by Barbra Streisand.

https://sydneyarrison.blogspot.com/2026/04/writing-break-music-all-i-ask-of-you.html

News & updates..

My upcoming novel is a murder mystery- police procedural. There’s action, drama, romance, suspense, and so much more. It takes place in and around New York City. Some of your favorite characters from previous novels pop in for a visit. There are also a few new characters that you’ll find interesting. I’ll post more about it as the preorder date approaches. If you’d like to be on the list to get a free copy of the audiobook once it’s released, please email me: @ lilactymeproductions@gmail.com  Note:  There are a limited amount of copies, so please get your request in ASAP.

South Korea Cherry Blossoms

Cherry blossom trees are so beautiful and vibrant. I'd love for some of my South Korean readers to email me photos from the cherry blossom festival.  Send your pics to:

lilactymeproductions@gmail.com and I'll post them here. 😊 Thanks in advance.💓


 

Summer's first impression of Joon

 

Joon greeted Summer with a dazzling smile. He was tall, with thick brows, a chiseled jawline and full-sensual lips. Tufts of his dark hair, peeking out from a beanie hat, framed his handsome face.

Summer tried not to stare, but… Damn! She thought.

"Come Away With Me "

And I wanna walk with you

On a cloudy day
In fields where the yellow grass grows knee-high
So won't you try to come

Come away with me, and we'll kiss
On a mountain top
Come away with me, and I'll never stop loving you

I wanna wake up with the rain
Falling on a tin roof
While I'm safe there in your arms
So all I ask is for you
To come away with me, in the night

Seductive Sunday

This remains one of my favorite love stories. I just love Wen.💕

 

Whatever you're going through...💕

 

Sunday read..

When I'm working on a novel, I stop reading novels written by other authors. Iron House has been on my reading list for the last three years. I have a ton of books to read and can't wait to get to all of them.😉

Move..

"Long enough have you dream'd contemptible dreams, now I wash the gum from your eyes. You must habit yourself to the dazzle of the light and of every moment of your life. Long have you timidly waded holding a plank by the shore, Now I will you to be a bold swimmer."

Walt Whitman

 

Writing break music..

This song is featured in Brooklyn's Song. It's one of the most beautiful love songs ever written.

The first time, ever I saw your face

I thought the sun rose in your eyes

And the moon and the stars

Were the gifts you gave

To the dark, and the endless sky.💕

 written.The first time, ever I saw your face

New Raelee Scattering promo

 

What happens when your partner at home becomes your rival on the case? 🚓💥

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. 

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.

 

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'...

This new ad featuring Joon is 🔥

Wow! This is awesome! 💓

Mondays question & answer about My Heart in Seoul...

This is the first question I had to use Google Translate to answer, because it was written in Korean. I apologize if there are translation errors. Thank you for taking the time to write in.

Question from Ye-seo: "Can you tell me if Wen Howan from My Heart in Seoul is  inspired by Binnie?"

Answer: Yes. He was my inspiration for Wen. He embodied all of the characteristics I wanted Wen to have. My mom, even fell in love with Wen after reading My Heart in Seoul. My sister told me, she was "in search of her Wen." 😄 I guess it paid off.💓 

Send questions to: lilactymeproductions@gmail.com

Meet Me Under The Lavender Sky...

 

Raelee Scattering

 "Intriguing detective murder mystery novel full of twists and turn keeping you on the edge of your seat. Well-written and full of surprises, this is a must read for detective fans."

-Patrick McKenna

Writing break music...."Glitter in the Air"

Featured in Summer & Joon.

 

"Have you ever fed a lover with just your hands?
Close your eyes and trust it, just trust it
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
Have you ever looked fear in the face
And said I just don't care?

And it's only half past the point of no return
The tip of the iceberg
The sun before the burn
The thunder before the lightning
Breath before the phrase
Have you ever felt this way?"