Wednesday, January 7, 2026

And The New Year Continues

             We’re starting its second week tomorrow. I’m still plotting the year. Well, I’m at least working on a plot or two of some new things I’m starting to write. I’ve had one idea that sneaked into my head and doesn’t seem willing to get booted out, at least not yet, so I’m beginning to do some additional plotting that hopefully will direct it somewhere deeper into my subconscious so I can actually write the first book of a new mystery series. We’ll see.

            Meanwhile, I’m watching my husband, Fred, as he repairs our patio area, since rain has gotten inside and downstairs to our main bathroom beneath it. Supposedly the rain has stopped now, although that’s what the forecast said a couple of nights ago but lied. And then the website I check indicated there would be five minutes of rain till the sun came out yesterday, but Fred scared it off—or at least it didn’t happen. I think I need to find another website I like.

            So… writing. It’s still a challenge with my broken wrist, but that’s improving a little. And my imagination is still there. I’m still pondering the new mystery idea I have, planning on researching a new Harlequin Romantic Suspense series on a trip in a few months, and looking forward to my editor’s comments on my most recent proposal so I can start writing the book. Yes, there are dogs in that one.

            And hopefully my pup Roxie will leave me alone long enough to write it instead of wanting to play all the time. Or at least when she isn’t sleeping, which does give me some time. Our other pup Cari sleeps a lot more than she plays. And they both now have representations on a special cap I bought for Fred—cute!

4 comments:

Sally Morrison said...

Our pets just want to love us in so many ways. My cat Betty loves to eat dinner and then afterwards chase me around the house. She wants to nip but they are more like little love bites. I try to dissuade her with toys but nope she needs to get out her aggression. I've noticed that she has habits that she tries to stick with. She's a little diva.

I hope you're able to turn your ideas into some wonderful stories. More to come. Happy weekend.

Linda O. Johnston said...

Betty sounds adorable, Sally, communicating with you in her own special, though maybe sometimes too rough, way of doing it. A sweet diva! And your baby.

Thanks for the good wishes about my ideas. And Happy Weekend to you too!

Betty Hechtman said...

I am sure you are glad to have your wrist improving. As always you have a lot going on. It keeps life interesting.

Linda O. Johnston said...

That's a good way to look at it, Betty!