Sad September

Dedication to my dad.

Honored father and grandfather and great grandfather; devoted, loving husband to my mom, devout and encouraging Christian, skilled pilot, creative craftsman, and avid reader.

He was loved and respected by so many of the lives he touched.

And he was my number one fan.

Sorry I can't participate in the IWSG September celebration. I'll try to post about it next month.

Arrgh-ust

Keeping with the punny month titles... 

Yes, I'm about to cast off from summer break and re-enter the chummy waters of middle school. With overcrowded classes, raging hormones, and general shenanigans, I vow to keep these lily-livered scallywags from mutiny, even if I have to make them walk the plank! Every day is a whale of a tale.

Well, that was fun =D

Happy IWSG day. I'm so close to finishing my edits on LEFTY, my new murder mystery series, and now I have to get ready for school. I'm hoping this year will be less crazy than last as I have a curriculum all set up. A few new things, but should be less stressful and more time to devote to getting this thing done! 

Excited, but also anxious for the next phases:

• Querying - seek agents, write a fantastic blurb, prepare for rejections
• Get a Cover!
• work on POP TRAVEL #5 MAGNETRON while waiting to be rejected

Author life.

Hope you're doing well. I miss blog hops that connected us to other writers as a closer knit community. Those were good times! The world has changed, and will again.

Remember: When life gives you lemons...

Jewel Eye

Been feeling punny with the monthly titles... Happy Jewel-Eye!

Happy IWSG!

Sorry I'm late, I was preparing for company.

Oh, and a giant tree fell on my parents' house.

So, I've been dealing with a few things... My folks were not hurt, but they are older and do not need all the stress and troubles of dealing with the huge hole in their living room... I'll be heading down, once they have a plan. I just hope and pray they can handle the overwhelming decisions they have to make.

Summer is going well. My son and his gf are visiting from Texas for the holiday. We're having a great time--watching my youngest play baseball, seeing wildlife, sunning, watching a little soccer, and playing games. But of course I'm eating too much!

I'm also chugging away at my WIP. I'm happy with my word count, added 2 new chapters and a few characters, and just about ready to send it to readers. I'm anxious to hear how my first murder mystery is received. 

Keeping it short. Gotta get back to the family.

Hope you are staying cool in this nationwide heatwave!