So, today is our first day of our new school year in the Connell house. I like to start after Labor Day here in the U.S., since it is always so hot anyway. And almost every children’s book or television show mentioning the school year says school is from September to May. I agree. Continue reading
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In the Writer’s House #32: Checking in, Novel Progress
Hello Friends,
So sorry for not checking in before now, but my summer has been ridiculous. I’m usually busier in the summer months than the fall or winter, but this year has been over-the-top and I am not getting to my writing which is making me cranky. Anyone relate? Continue reading
In the Writer’s House #17: Thankful for You!
Hello Readers,
Boy, has it been a busy couple months. Since Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching (as in, how can it possibly be Thanksgiving tomorrow already???), I thought I would share a little about what I’m thankful for. And give an update. Continue reading
In the Writer’s House #13
This week is turning out to be enjoyable for many reasons. I have finished edits from one of my first readers and she was very thorough and has saved me much embarrassment! Continue reading
In the Writer’s House #10
Hello and welcome to another week in my crazy life!
I’m happy to say that I have met with Lucy, my cover designer earlier this week. We discussed colors, fonts, and images I’m interested in using on the cover of Heir Force, my military romance coming out this fall. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with! Continue reading
In the Writer’s House #9
How is everyone? Can you believe we’re into August? Tomorrow it will be Christmas! Continue reading
In the Writer’s House #7
Hello Everyone!
I have been a busy beaver this last week, printing out chapters and reading through them again. We found the hole punch so I started printing chapters in batches and putting them in a small binder to read through for my last rewrite of Heir Force before it goes on to first readers. Continue reading
In the Writer’s House: #4
Hello,
How is your summer going? I can’t believe how fast June is going; the first full month of my summer is almost gone already! Continue reading
In the Writer’s House: #3
This week it’s quiet in the house all morning after I drop all the kids off at community vacation Bible school (VBS). My older two are workers, and the younger two students. This gives me my mornings free for writing. Continue reading
In the Writer’s House: #2
This week in the writer’s house we watched the fascinating Thunderbirds this past weekend at Scott Air Force Base, near where we live. We saw most of their practice from our driveway on Friday afternoon, but on Sunday we drove to a small nearby airport where we could see the whole show. Continue reading