I am waiting for the editorial comments on SCONED TO DEATH. It's always a little nerve wracking wondering how the manuscript is going to be received. Once I get it back, I will set aside working on the next Yarn Retreat book while I make whatever changes in SCONED TO DEATH. I prefer to be be absorbed in one book at a time.
But for the moment it's all about the next book. Even when I'm thinking about other things, the characters from KNOT A DEAD END keep taping me on the shoulder and saying look at me and listen to what we're saying. As a result, I am starting to write little notes on any handy paper which usually turns out to be an envelope. It's hardly orderly and usually involves running out of space and writing in a spiral that I may or may not be able to read. But the scene is already imprinted in my mind so even being able to just read a couple words of a note is enough to remind me.
There are just a few days left that ONE FOR THE HOOKS Kindle edition will be on sale for $2.99. I had a lot of fun writing that book. I did not know what the ending was going to be until I wrote it. It just sort of tumbled off my fingers. The story kept going on in my mind even after it was finished and haunted me.
Meanwhile, life goes on. Jakey loves Halloween and has decorations all over the backyard. I always do a double take when I see the ghost flap in the wind. Candy has already been bought. Hundreds and hundred of little bags of gummy bears. It turns out that Jakey likes giving out candy more than collecting it.
As I passed crossword puzzle number 50 in the new book of them, they abruptly changed from easy to medium. All of a sudden, they were bigger with more long words and it took longer to figure out the answers.
With the easy ones, there was a lot of repetition and once I figured out things like that any word mixed with Horn meant Lena Horn, the puzzles were quick to do. I like that it's taking longer to do them now with the medium ones. I like the idea of stretching my mind. It's all about continually learning.
The new Yarn Retreat book involves a parallel retreat for aspiring travel writers. The class I took a class a while back at the University of Iowa summer writers' festival in travel writing is coming in handy. I learned that travel writing is a lot broader than I had thought. To refresh my mind, I'm reading a bunch of articles now to note the different kinds.
It keeps life interesting.
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Good morning -- You have been, and are, very busy. I hope your editors like "Sconed to Death" -- I'm looking forward to reading it.
Just what is travel writing -- writing about traveling or traveling while writing?
I took a bunch of blankets to the Ronald McDonald House yesterday and have started on the next ones -- I want to do the ripple pattern in an ombre yarn.
Yesterday was my grandson's 16th birthday -- the years have flown by. He enjoys cooking and is now making banana bread -- very good. Sometime ago, were you looking for a peanut butter bread recipe or was that one of your book characters? I don't cook much anymore but enjoy looking through my recipe files -- I usually made a notation about when I made a particular dish and for whom. Fun memories.
Enjoy your day.
I am so looking forward to both of your next books! I have read all of the others with the exception of the last 2 in the Yarn Retreat series. They are next on my "to be read" list. I get so wrapped up in the characters that it's hard to put your books down! Casey often makes the same cookies but with different toppings for her retreaters. I don't remember seeing the recipe for the basic cookie in any of the books. Did I miss it? I would love to have cookie dough on hand to just slice and bake when the need or craving arose.
Patty, travel writing is about locations. I am reading a compilation of best travel writing in 2016. So far I read an article about a family traveling in Morocco and a surprisingly fabulous meal they had, another article about Airbnbs in Japan and a memory of a man who when he was a teen lived in Hawaii for awhile. Travel writing can also be what is called a round up which lists places to stay, restaurants, etc.
It must be interesting to see your grandson's take on the world as he grows up. Is he interested in getting a driver's license? It's cool that he enjoys cooking. I don't remember needing a peanut butter bread recipe, but that sounds interesting.
How nice that you took more blankets to Ronald McDonald House. Do you ever think about the people who get them? Each one is a story.
Sharon, I don't think I did ever put a recipe for the cookies in a book. I'm just starting to work on the next one and I'll put the recipe in it.
No, Henry has no interest in getting a driver's license -- he and his friends get a Lyft or Waymo if a mom or dad isn't available to take them around.
When we were at the RMcD House, a family was checking in -- the little boy was in a wheelchair and had difficulty sitting upright. I wanted to give him a big hug but, of course, couldn't. It must be heartbreaking to have a very ill child.
And speaking of dry, it isn't dry around here -- had almost two inches of rain yesterday -- much needed.
Patty, I'm not surprised about your grandson. I have heard that kids aren't interested in learning how to drive much anymore.
I can imagine how you felt about that little boy. But your wanting to do it probably sent him good vibes. I think all the blankets you make carry good feelings to the recipients.
I am also looking forward to reading your new books. I am always in awe of your characters who come home after a busy day and throw food together and make dinner. I am lazy and don't like to cook at all. They do it with such ease.
Hello, you are living life in the fast lane these days. Hope your husband has mended more and your little one is back in school and you have a little time to think. As always looking forward to your next book.
I'm still good buddies with crossword puzzles, Betty, so it's fun to hear your current experiences with them!
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