Happy 1st Wednesday in November. It’s time for Insecure
Writers Support Group. The purpose is to share and encourage. We can express
doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have
been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for
insecure writers of all kinds!
A big THANKS to Ninja Captain Alex
J. Cavanaugh for starting this group and keeping it going. And thanks
to this month's awesome hosts LG Keltner, Donna Hole, Lisa Buie-Collard
and SL Hennessy!
Like many months, October had its ups and downs. What else
is new? Stress came in many forms. Some I imposed on myself, like meeting the
deadline to release my next book. Other stressors came from health issues. Getting
old(er) isn’t for sissies. But it beats the alternative, as my father-in-law
always said each time he went for dialysis.
I did mention “ups”, didn’t I? Those of us (of a certain
age) remember when we had to go to the doctor to tell us we were pregnant. And remember when you had to wait until the baby was born to know his/her sex?
Things certainly have changed. Now you can buy a box, the insides of which can
tell you if you're pregnant right away. Not me, thank goodness. That would be a medical miracle.
LOL My son and new daughter-in-law called after their third box—just to make
sure the result of the first one was right. As if that wasn’t thrilling enough, they’ve sent ultrasound photos
and, last week, an audio text message (is that a contradiction in terms?) of
the baby’s heartbeat. Now that is a medical miracle. What a de-stressor. My newest
granddaughter will make her appearance in May.
When I let the stress of everyday life or my writing career
start to get to me, I’ll play that heartbeat and remember what’s really
important. Life, family.
Speaking of my writing career, I did meet my deadline and my
first PI mystery was released on October 30th. The Case of the
Bygone Brother is a slight departure for me. I usually write science fiction
romance and romantic suspense. Trying a new genre was a lot of fun.
Blurb:
After taking over O’Hara & Palzetti, Confidential
Investigations from her dad and his partner, Alex O’Hara’s bottom line has
taken a plunge. So when a femme fatale offers her the case of a lifetime along
with a huge advance, Alex sees her finances on a definite upswing. But someone
doesn’t want her to find the long-lost brother. Complicating matters is the
return of Alex’s old heartthrob, Nick Palzetti. Is he really there just to see
her or does he have an ulterior motive? The Lake Michigan resort town of Fair
Haven is abuzz with the news that O’Hara & Palzetti are together again.
Amazon: http://amzn.com/B00P1GPR0Q
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/489085
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