Henry Miller said that “Writing is its own reward” and I would add that writing conferences are lots of fun too! I had a great time at the Space Coast Book Lovers Conference and would recommend it to both writers and readers. I met a lot of really nice people and had a great time at the various events that were held as well as the book signing. Writers are often a solitary lot and it was nice to be able to break out of that and engage with people. I came back recharged and ready to get started on some new projects, especially some new K-9 stories. I loved including the dogs in Decoy Training and am hoping to write more stories featuring law enforcement officers and their dogs!
Learning a Thing or Two from a Book
As a kid, one of my favorite things to do was to go to the library to get some books to read. My second favorite thing was waiting for the bookmobile during the summer months! I was always reading whether it was the cereal box on the kitchen table, a library book, or one of the novels my mom had finished reading. Both my mom and grandmother were avid readers. How about you? What did you learn from the books you read?
Also, don’t forget you can read Deadly Chase for free and that some of the giveaways from the Decoy Training release party are still open for entries! You can find them on my Facebook Fan Page!
The Importance of Reading and Books
It should come as no surprise that as a writer, I believe in the importance of reading and of books. I was an avid reader as a kid and read everything and anything. History books. Science Fiction. Historical fiction. Non-Fiction. Romance, of course. I’d read and read and read, including the cereal box! LOL! We learn from books and for me, I’ve learned the importance of the past and what it teaches us for the future. It worries me that there are those intent on rewriting the past in order to control the present and the future. It’s why it’s so important to read, read.
My favorite season is summer!
My all-time favorite season is summer (if you haven’t already guessed!). I love the warmth, sun, and being near the ocean. I also love being able to garden and being able to snag a sun warm tomato right off the plant. How about you? What’s your fav season and why? #summer #summervibes #wisdomwednesday
Happy Cinco de Mayo Birthday Slate!
It’s hard to believe that it’s been seven years since our little fur baby was born! Happy birthday, Slate. You are a chill cat and so loving. We are so happy that you were born by our air conditioning unit and that your mom and aunt left you for us on the deck.
P.S. Even though Slate was a rescue from a feral family, you can help make a difference by adopting from a shelter like the Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter where we got my daughter’s cat.
Chin Up So the Tiara Won’t Slip
There’s light at the end of the tunnel that is this pandemic. It’s been hard on many people for many different reasons. For me, it’s been the isolation from friends and family, although I have been blessed to have a pod of people with whom I’ve been interacting regularly. It’s also been dealing with my feelings about things I am unable to discuss because of the current state of cancel culture. But through it all, I tell myself one thing: Stay positive and chin up! Since my hubby teases me that I can be a princess at times, I’ll keep that chin up so my tiara doesn’t slip. LOL! Sending hugs and love to all of you and hoping we can get together soon.
The Voice of the Sea #Wednesdaywords
Through my family’s sacrifices and the blessings of the USA, I have been able to achieve my American Dream and have a small house on the Jersey Shore. Being near the ocean fills my soul with peace and energy. I guess because I’m a Pisces. I love seeing the ocean. The changes that happen on a daily basis. I love hearing it, whether it’s just the barely-there susurrus of the wash against the shore or the shout of the waves during a storm. I’m not the only one who feels that way and I think this quote sums it up quite nicely! Thank you, Kate Chopin.
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