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To Read or to Write?

The novel writing is back on track, but now, the only thing I’m reading is my own story. I mean, obviously it’s good. Amazing even. But I’m rereading and rereading the same scenes and putting to the page scenes that have already played on a loop in my head. I love it, but I missContinue reading “To Read or to Write?”

End of the Year Roundup

Considering how the second half of this year went I’m really happy with how much reading I accomplished. Thirty six books. Most of those were read before August and none in November or December. So, I’m impressed. I really loved reading the Heartstopper books in order with the novellas. I love the show, but theseContinue reading “End of the Year Roundup”

Unexpected Service

We all knew this Christmas would be different. Each time we do something that he should have been here for makes it more real. It hurts more. My sister has been going to a grief group for a few months now. (I can’t believe it’s been four and a half months.) The minister who leadsContinue reading “Unexpected Service”

Short Break

I’m taking a short break from writing (it’s still being worked on in my head, of course). I’m trying to get some hats knit up to sell for the holiday. Get some backup stock and a gift done. This time of year is always a struggle. It’s especially so this year. I’m trying to enjoyContinue reading “Short Break”

This Is Fun

I’m still writing away at this novel every chance I get. A half hour here, a couple hours there. In between family, important tasks, and work. Every time I return, I reread where I left off. I get really into it, excited to see what I came up with next and then it stops andContinue reading “This Is Fun”

The Things That Can Tickle Us

My mom arrived at my sister’s a few days before we did. On my nightly call with her, our mom got really excited to show me something she got for each of us. Slipping it on to show me mine, I bust out into the most tickled laughter! Then my mom put her beer inContinue reading “The Things That Can Tickle Us”

Another Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has always been my second favorite holiday. Even the weird ones were memorable. Including this one. It’s been a little over three months since my brother-in-law passed suddenly. This is our first holiday season without him. My sister’s first holiday season without the person who made it so joyful for her. So we cameContinue reading “Another Thanksgiving”

Getting Going Now

I don’t have a laptop anymore, but I only wrote two chapters saved to my external storage thing. Everything else is on paper. Which I haven’t looked at since I stopped writing months ago. It’s all in my head. I know how those two chapters go, too. They’re a great start. But I’m apparently readyContinue reading “Getting Going Now”

Hot Flashes in the Morning

There’s nothing like getting yourself ready in the morning, only to start stripping while wrestling clothes off and on your kid for school. Then walking around topless to cool off before the neighbor kid comes over to get a ride. Sheesh. Then I spend the rest of the day in a body on the vergeContinue reading “Hot Flashes in the Morning”

Oh, It’s a Series

I don’t recall ever picking up a book simply because I liked the first one by the author that I read, but that is what I did with this one. Barely having skimmed the description on the back, I brought it home. Then it sat for a few months. It starts off with a punch.Continue reading “Oh, It’s a Series”