Since this was the posting week for the WEP challenge, I shifted my update to Friday.
Before we get to the writer's update, how about some blog updates? Regular readers may have noticed that I'm not doing very many reviews anymore. (Actually, since I haven't all year, you may not remember I ever did). For some reason--travel, moving, writing novels, and too much social media--I haven't been reading as much this year. When I do, I often don't feel like writing reviews. So I don't, unless I've committed to do so (I have books from a number of you that I need to read and review, per my promises!).
For now, I'm happy to do occasional reviews, some photo posts, keep talking about writing, and maybe get back to writing flash fiction now and again.
Writer's Update: With NaNo over, the temptation to just kind of stop is great. We have to resist! I have pushed on another two or three thousand words (which also involved deleting a thousand or so) to get a more or less complete draft of Death By Donut. That is to say, it's still 12K short, and has a bunch of things I need to fill in to make the story really work, but it has a beginning, middle, and fairly satisfying end. I've taken a few days off from that MS, to write my WEP story and to do final edits, format, and publish The Christmas Question. Oh, and to write the newsletter to go with that!
While I'm doing all this, we will be traveling from our low-key stay in Santa Fe to a kayaking adventure in Tampa, which will lead to even less work on anything. Sometimes, you just have to accept it's a vacation. On the other hand, I recently heard about a challenge--to write at least 100 words for 100 days. If I count my journal, I can probably do that!
Cool display at the the Santa Fe Folkart Museum--another distraction!.
And... Let's celebrate the announcement of the winners of the 2019 IWSG Anthology Contest! (Including, ahem, yours truly).
Coming May 5, 2020 –
Voyagers: The Third Ghost
Middle grade historical/adventure Featuring these stories and authors:
Will the third ghost be found before fires take more lives? Can everyone be warned before Pompeii is buried again? What happens if a blizzard traps a family in East Germany? Will the Firebird help Soviet sisters outwit evil during WWII? And sneaking off to see the first aeroplane–what could go wrong?
Ten authors explore the past, sending their young protagonists on harrowing adventures. Featuring the talents of Yvonne Ventresca, Katharina Gerlach, Roland Clarke, Sherry Ellis, Rebecca M. Douglass, Bish Denham, Charles Kowalski, Louise M. Barbour, Beth Anderson Schuck, and L.T. Ward.
Hand-picked by a panel of agents, authors, and editors, these ten tales will take readers on a voyage of wonder into history. Get ready for an exciting ride!
Here are the links to post #1 post #2 post #3 post #4 and post # 5 of the 2-week trip, for those who want to read it in order. This was a 2-week campervan tour of Iceland's Ring Road, in September 2025. I was going to post this sooner, but if I had there wouldn't have been any weekend post this weekend. I have to get home from my Thanksgiving travels and get some more photos edited! Day 7 (Sept. 17): Stuthlagil Gorge, Hegnifoss, and more I started my day with a drive that took me up and over a high point of some 1400' on the way back to the Ring Road (which I left some 2 days earlier to head into the far north). That was enough to bring some flakes of snow, instead of rain, on my windshield. I pulled over to photograph the snow, with only the faintest foreboding that this might be a sign of winter (but continued gratitude that the van had a good heater, both when in motion and when parked)....
For those who want to read it in order, here are the links to post #1 post #2 post #3 post #4 post # 5 and post #6 of the 2-week campervan tour of Iceland's Ring Road in September 2025. I'm working my way as fast as I can through editing the photos, but got behind being away from home for a week over Thanksgiving! The last post left off partway through... Day 8 (Sept. 18): After leaving Seythisfjorthur, I spent the rest of the day driving through East Iceland, pulling off the road wherever the spirit moved me to take a short walk or just a photo or two. I drove through some of the villages, even walked around one or two briefly, but didn't stay long anywhere. East Iceland fjords Possibly fish farming? The wind was fierce along here, reducing my desire to get out of the van. In fact, though the wind blew pretty much the whole time I was in Iceland, it was particularly strong from here out. Strei...
It's the last first Wednesday of the month for 2025 (cue "how did we get here so fast?" comments), and time for the IWSG post. Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers 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! Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time - and return comments. This group is all about connecting! Be sure to link to the IWSG page and display the badge in your post. And please be sure your avatar links back to your blog! Otherwise, when you lea...
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