Hello and welcome to "A Day in the Life of..."©, a featured guest post exclusive to my blog that's published on Mondays and sometimes, on Thursdays. On these two days, a spotlight guest will share a normal day in their lives, giving us insight on their thoughts, projects, interests, obsessions and more. Occasionally, and if we're lucky, they'll even throw in a giveaway.
And now, on with the show...
Today we spotlight Sourceboooks Author Sara Humphreys. Sara not only writes great stories, but is also the president and founder of a successful public speaking training company. Sara lives in Bronxville, New York with her husband, four sons and two dogs.
ABOUT SARA HUMPHREYS:
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Dead in the City, Sara’s urban fantasy vampire series was recently sold to Sourcebooks in another five book deal, with the first book slated for release in 2013.
Sara is a graduate of Marist College, with a B.A. Degree in English Literature & Theater. Her initial career path after college was as a professional actress. Some of her television credits include, A&E Biography, Guiding Light, Another World, As the World Turns and Rescue Me.
Sara is the President of Taney Speaker Training, which specializes in public speaking, presentation development and communication skills training. She has trained executives at Verizon, Bristol-Meyer Squibb, Westchester County and the United States Navy. Her speaking career began with Monster’s Making It Count programs, speaking in high schools and colleges around the United States to thousands of students.
Sara has been a lover of both the paranormal and romance novels for years. Her sci-fi/fantasy/romance obsession began years ago with the TV Series STAR TREK and an enormous crush on Captain Kirk. That sci-fi obsession soon evolved into the love of all types of fantasy/paranormal; vampires, ghosts, werewolves, and of course shape shifters. Sara is married to her college sweetheart, Will. They live in Bronxville, New York with their 4 boys and 2 insanely loud dogs. Life is busy but never dull.
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A Day in the Life of Sara Humphreys
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When Nely was kind enough to ask me to participate in this
blog series, I was thrilled! The funny thing is that if she’d asked me to do
this a couple of months ago, my day would’ve looked very different. I recently
resigned from my full-time job at a local college and am now fully
self-employed! In addition to being the mom to four wonderful boys and an
author, I also own a company called Taney Speaker Training—we offer public
speaking and presentation skills training.
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Being self-employed is a new adventure for me but one I’m
embracing with open arms. However, since it’s summertime and the boys aren’t in
school, it also comes with some unique challenges. Let’s just say that my time
management skills are being put to the test.
So here’s an ideal summertime work day…
7:30am: Up and at ‘em with a workout. I usually do an
Insanity workout or go for a run but lately the Insanity DVD is the way I go.
8:30am: Breakfast for me and the boys—immediately followed
by clean-up/laundry etc.
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10:00am-12:00pm: Working on various projects for my Taney
Speaker Training clients.
12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch with the boys and of course cleaning
up.
1:00pm-4:00pm: Pool time with the boys or some errands with
them. If we’re at the pool, I usually have my laptop in tow and get some
writing done there as well.
4:00pm-6:00pm: Dinner/laundry/cleaning up
6:00pm-8:00pm: Writing time.
8:00pm---until bedtime: My husband usually gets home around
this time and we have a chance to hang out as a family and catch up.
*On occasion—10:00pm-12:00am: More writing time—this usually
happens as deadlines loom.
Riveting…isn’t it?
I’m looking forward to the school year so that I can get
back to a more typical work day but I’m also trying to remember to enjoy time
with my guys while they’re home. They’re great kids and I’m so proud to be
their mom. However, with all of
these boys…the schedule rarely runs smoothly…but everything works itself out.
I have another deadline looming in
early September. The manuscript for the first Dead in the City book is due and
I’m about to dive back in to TALL, DARK, AND VAMPIRE.
See you around the web!
Thank you, Sara, for sharing your day with us and for the great Giveaway!
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ENDS SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2012 at 10PM CST
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I love this post!!I can't wait for Madison Daniel's turn.
ReplyDeleteOh,you know what would be interesting?To tell us YOUR day!
Hi Bianca--Thanks for coming by. I'd love to hear about NEly's day too!
DeleteLoved the interview. I bet you are one tired momma! I know with my son by 8:00 I am ready for bed. Your books are on my TRB pile.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Autumn! There are days when I don't even know my own name. LOL!
DeleteI don't know how you do it!! I have one and feel overwhelmed sometimes!!
ReplyDeleteMe too, sister!
DeleteI raised four 2 boys and 2 girls very close in age and it was a chore but I wouldnt change anything I also raised my oldest grandson for the first year of his life.Thanks for the giveaway
ReplyDelete6?! Holy cow!
DeleteCan imagine how tiresome it can be... And the food boys can consume! I have three boys - 14, 11, 7. Let me tell you I'm fortunate to make enough food for all three. They are ravanous at that age! LOL. I imagine you have the same problem!!
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Tell me about it! ROFL! They NEVER stop eating.
ReplyDeleteHi Sara! Your day sounds super busy, but very enjoyable! Congratulations on becoming fully self-employed! What an amazing accomplishment! I can't wait to read the upcoming books! Thank you for sharing your day and your stories :)
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DeleteI knew you were busy, but I didn't realize you were that busy. The more books you write, the more I'll buy so you can take little vacations with your family.
ReplyDeleteLoved the post!! I have not yet read this series but I definitely need to!!! Also, the Dead in the City series sounds great as well!! I will get in on that one from the start and not have to catch up!! :)
ReplyDeleteI admire you handling 4 boys!! I have one, age 13, and he is a full-time job on top of my full-time job...lol...but I love him!!
Thanks so much for change to win!
joellaelbert@gmail.com
Loved the post! Wow! All boys. This series sounds so great. Thank you so much for the giveaway opportunity.
ReplyDeletesandywolters(dot)author(at)gmail(dot)com
Wow, and I thought my day was tiring! I got nothing on her! xD
ReplyDeleteI get exhausted just spending the day with my two nieces and my nephew, but they are adorable, so worth it. :P
Thanks for the interview and the giveaway! :)
the_great_white_tigeress@hotmail.co.uk
Great guest post! Loved your schedule! :)
ReplyDeleteHi! Awesome post and giveaway! :)
ReplyDeletemonyk4th@yahoo.com
AWESOME blog post and what a giveaway thanks a million:))))))))
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Bella;) xx
Hi, Sara! Really, really nice! I'm waiting forward reading your books, they are on my wishlist. ^^
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What a fun post! Thanks for the giveaway!! <3
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I have 3 teenage daughters who eat like they are in the Army and are involved in everything, we r not even going to discuss my 10 y/o son who now is home schooled. Never would I change a thing!!
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what a great interview I loved it. thanks for the giveaway. Gale Nelson
ReplyDeletepgan427@yahoo.com
Awesome giveaway and guest post.
ReplyDeletehdc_oana93@yahoo.com
Great interview! These books sound very interesting and cant wait to read them! Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI have to confess that this is the first time when I hear about Sara Humphreys. But I loved this post and I am pretty amazed about her books. I really want to read them! Thanks for the giveaway and for this post.
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YOU WIN!
DeleteTHE WINNER OF THIS GIVEAWAY IS... ANTONIA CALINA! Congratulations, Antonia! Please check your email to claim your prize!
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