We’ve had our first snow, I’ve been skipping a lot of morning walks lately, and the trees are shedding their fall finery in piles. In spite of all that, I’m feeling better than I have in weeks.
Status
The Wizard’s Cat
I’ve made a lot of progress in re-imagining the story. I’ve known what the cat is for months. The struggle is trying to fit him into the book. It’ll get there. Eventually. I’ve notified Podium that I’m not going to make the December date for them. Rather a good book than a fast one.
Marva Collins
The audio for School Days is up for pre-order, due Nov 21. Working Class should be next but I’m not seeing any news from Podium on that yet.
What Am I Reading?
A lot of comfort reads last month, continuations of previous series including Tom Larcombe’s Crow Hill and Small Town Crafter, Jerry Boyd’s Bob and Nikki, and a new series – Rachel Rener’s Gilded Blood. Liked them all.
The recommendation for the month is a book I did a beta read for in September – Chris Lewis’s book Trouble Wore Red. Chris is a pen name for an author I’ve read and enjoyed a lot so when the opportunity came for the beta read, I jumped on it.
The characters grabbed me by the ears and dragged me through a twisted tale of luck, skill, and derring-do. It’s a sci-fi spy story set on Mars with a lot of fun scrapes, interesting problems, and a locked door that shouldn’t exist – but does.
Loved it. I’ve just been waiting for the release so I could tell you all about it.
But – as usual – don’t take my word for it. Maybe grab a sample and see what you think.
Looking Ahead
The month ahead looks like “more of the same” with me wrestling with the cat, tuning up my new computer, and generally settling in for a long winter ahead. With the end of year holidays coming up, I’m not looking for a lot of new words. After the first seven months of the year, it feels good to let my well fill up a bit. Giving myself some breathing room has loosened a lot of knots.
Whether those knots are holding me up or holding me back?
That’s a harder question.
Until next month, safe voyage.
Glad to hear that you are feeling better! Wishing you all the best and happy writing.
Listening to full share again for the who knows how many times. Did I just hear Colby do a Riker sitting down at the mess??? Lol.
So happy to hear that you are doing better. Filling up the well is one of the most important steps in life. Do not worry and be kind to yourself. We will be here waiting when you are ready for us. Keep walking.
Solvitur ambulando.
Reading through the School days trilogy again, quite enjoying them, thank you Captain, we are still here reading what you share!
The audibles for Bob and Nikki are really the best way to enjoy those. Really just easy listening and not a lot of silly drama. Keep on keepin’ on!
The School Days Audible book has dropped. Enjoy!