Another Month Goes Adios

 I feel like a broken record saying how the year is flying by.  I am stunned that May is just about gone.  Jakey, my son and I did out last Disneyland trip before our passes are blacked out for the summer.  It was grad night and the place was mobbed. We didn't even try to get on any rides, but just watched a show, the fireworks and the Paint the Night parade.

My watch keeps track of how far I walk and it said I walked five miles, almost all of which was at Disneyland and California Adventure.  I was tired today and ended up taking a nap with the cat sitting on my chest.  

Sometime when we go to Disneyland I bring along pages that I 'm editing.  Somehow all the commotion is a good backdrop for me to work.  Yesterday, I brought along some paper from a legal pad and a pen, thinking I might get some ideas for the scene I'm working on.  But I never got a chance with all the walking around the two amusement parks..

Now I am definitely ready to sit in front of the computer and be glad to stay put.   

I have finally gone back to crocheting the rest of the body parts for the kitten.  All I have left are the ears and the tail.  And then to sew it all together.  I am determined to finish it, even if the face turns out weird. It seemed like it would be a quick project because it was small.  But that's not the way it turned out.

No matter how it turns out, I will post a picture. 

Sorry!

             Sorry, my bad. I’m late again today. That’s partially because of how busy I was yesterday, since I usually schedule my Wednesday posts on Tuesday. But I had my usual morning exercise, then some issues with a medical appointment that got cancelled because the physician’s office messed up, then I went to a movie—the new and last Mission Impossible. And so, I wasn’t on my computer as much as usual. Got no writing done either.

            Anyway, I’m back to normal today—except again I didn’t get onto my computer till late. At least I’ll be able to get some writing done today.

            And I did mention last week that my younger dog Roxie had slowed down. So did the older one, Cari. We took them both to the vet. Not sure what’s causing Cari’s issues but she’s doing better on pain medication. And turns out Roxie had an ear infection. At least she’s back to normal. Cari’s off and on.

            Okay, yes, it’s time for me to get back to writing!

 I am back at work on SCONED TO DEATH.  That's the title for now, but m publisher may change it.  I just signed a contract for the audio edition. It will have Margaret Strom as the narrator as my other books do.

The tea room part of the school house predominates in this book.  The appeal of the yarn shop was limited, but the tea room attracts everyone.  There is a lot about food.  I have the more traditional tea items like cucumber tea sandwiches, but since in my mind this is a real place, I like to add more variety.

I just saw an article online about olive and cream cheese sandwiches. I am a big fan of olives and there is a bowl of them on my kitchen counter now.  I can't wait to to make one of the sandwiches.  And then add it to the tea room menu.  The ones on the counter are green olives with a sharp taste.  I have Greek olives in the refrigerator and a can of sweetish tasting green olives in the pantry. I want to try them all.

Jakey is a big olive fan and I'll have let him try one of the sandwiches.  

There aren't recipes in this series, but I still like to make what I'm writing about.  If I can get everybody out of the kitchen for a while, I want to make some scones.

It seems like someone is always up at my house and making a stop in the kitchen.  It's useless to fuss, they are never going to clean up after themselves.  I always give them many thank yous when somebody takes out the trash.  I am hoping the positive reinforcement will encourage them to do it more often.

It isn't something for the tea room, but I love making roasted vegetables.  I am a big fan of broccoli. I have liked it since I called it little trees when I was a kid.  I like it cooked any way, but well, the rest of them aren't as enthused about the green vegetable. I roasted a big pan of it last night.  Just broccoli with some olive oil and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.  I expected them to take dainty portions and have a lot left over, but when I checked the pan, it was empty.  Not even one little stalk left.  I like cold leftover broccoli so next time I'll have to make even more.

 

Special Day

             Today is a special day for me, my wedding anniversary with my wonderful husband Fred! And it’s been quite a few years. No wonder I’m focusing on romances these days. Well, romantic suspense, though there’s nothing too suspenseful in my real life.

            Meanwhile, I’m still finalizing the edits on the first book in my new, upcoming Harlequin Romantic Suspense series that’s still called K-9s and PIs. Things happening in my regular life, though not especially exciting, have slowed me down.

I’m still enjoying the republishing of my Alpha Force paranormal books about a covert military unit of shapeshifters as ebooks. The last of the group are becoming available, with their enticing new covers:  UNDERCOVER WOLF and UNTAMED WOLF. Check them out on Amazon.

And my sweet younger dog Roxie has slowed down, as if she doesn’t want to still be a puppy. I’m taking her to the vet for a checkup, since that’s not like her. At the moment, it’s very exciting when she jumps up onto a piece of furniture without help.