July started so well but summer beat me down.
Status
The Wizards Cat
It’s still open on my desktop. I look at it but I’ve not managed to move the needle much. I blame the summer doldrums. It’s as good an excuse as any.
Everything Else
No change. I’ll eventually get back to SF. Someday we’ll get the Tanyth audiobooks squared away. I have zero idea when
What Am I Reading?
I’m still ruminating on the Looman’s book. There are seven lessons and I’ve yet to manage all seven. In spite of that I’ve been reading up a storm, mostly grinding through fantasy and litRPG series.
My recommendation for the month is BR Kingsolver’s Rosie O’Grady’s Paranormal Bar series. I’m kind of a sucker for underdog-makes-good stories and Kingsolver’s Erin McLane filled the bill for me. Great, very flawed main character trying to make up for the damage she’s done while healing from the damage done to her. Terrific supporting cast including the bar owner, Sam O’Grady, and a host of others. I even liked the vampires a little.
Quite violent. Lots of fights and people getting swords stuck in them various ways. Most of them deserved it. I still enjoyed it.
But, as always, don’t take my word for it. Maybe grab a sample of book 1, Shadow Hunter, and see what you think.
About the Newsletter
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Looking Forward
The household got turned upside-down mid-month when one of the kids got an apartment and moved out. It’s a great place. Perfect starter in a nice neighborhood. Small and a “walk-down” but in this climate, that means buffered from the heat of summer and the cold of winter. It left a hole in our well-ordered household and we’re all catching up from the change.
I expect the hot weather will continue putting a damper on my morning walk, which makes my mental health – not to mention my physical health – suffer. I’ll get it back together. Eventually.
I’m still planning on finishing this book. Eventually. Certainly before I try to write anything else.
For what it’s worth, I feel like I’m in a better place now. I just need that place to include a recalcitrant cat.
Until next month, safe voyage.
-N
Hang in there and I’ll stop in and look for “The Wizard’s Cat” every once in a while. I enjoy your writing.
Dr. Lowell,
Ok. I’ll admit I’m sucking up with that greeting. It’s been awhile since my last email begging for an update on the Cat. Checked your web site for your monthly post and find Cat is still waiting. I’m having to re-read stuff for the Nth time! Please get a few Palisade peaches and a couple Rocky Ford cantaloupes and write ;).
I had to put my 18+ year old kitty about a year ago and I miss her. Here’s a possible idea for you… she was born around 0230 on 10-31, yes, Halloween. She was the runt of the litter of 5, the explorer of the bunch so she earned the name Indiana Jones (Indy), grew up tiny to all of <10 pounds, and was the terror of the neighborhood for well over a decade. She had 3 brothers and a sister and outlived them all. Do what you wish with that… just write, ok? I'm dying up here in Cheyenne!
With all respect and sincerity,
Mark
I’m in hospital recovering from a knee replacement and my biggest decision so far today was “which of Mr Lowell’s books will keep me company today?” Please keep writing!
Nathan, a life is built of seasons. They begin and end without our control or consent. The best that I can try for is to move through them with grace, to grow with the learning of each, and to not mourn when one ends before I am ready to move on. You have given much to us, your readers. But a life moves on. Be kind to yourself when change happens and one season ends, there will be a next, and each is glorious in its own way. Peace to you.
What happened with a zypheri’s call on audible? It’s seems to be missing from my library…
Audible de-listed it.
Well, nuts!
August is a hard month. Here in Central Texas it’s usually hot and miserable and while September holds promise, it’s still a ways off. And as for a recalcitrant cat, is there any other kind? Without regard, we are patiently waiting the cat’s eventual tale.
Glad to hear that things picked up after the 4th! Sending all good wishes your way.
Once a cat chooses you, you are theirs. Maybe you haven’t gotten the “right” cat. Hence you are having trouble with it. It is either yours or someone else’s in your household.
My sister had the same thing happen to her, but it was her cat. He was catnapped. As soon as he could, he ran away and came back to her house.
You will find it.
Heh. We have been adopted by overflow from the cat colony 3 blocks over, and are now stuck caring for the 6-12 who stop by daily for food. The Cat Distribution Program has broken down at our house. I am willing to share 😀