Writer's Update

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I'm back with my mid-week writer news! 

First, the Words and Wine event went great. I was afraid a rainy day would keep people from coming out, but this is Portland we're talking about! They came in droves, perhaps glad of an indoor activity for a Saturday afternoon.

All set up and ready to go. Me on the left, Ellen Jacobson on the right.

Those are real casks of wine next to us--Hip Chicks Do Wine is a functioning artisanal winery. Since I drove down and back from Seattle the same day, I didn't sample their wares. I did sample some of their snacks, and found them good :)


I turned a profit and had a great visit with Ellen--so I'm counting this one as a win.

 

Other writing news:
I'm about two days away from ready to send Edited Out  to my beta readers. I'm really happy with the way the story is shaping up. I picked up a couple of ideas to think about for the next book as well, but have to set them aside until I'm ready to wok on it :)

I submitted one more story since my last report, just in time for the publisher to cancel the anthology due to lack of submissions. Oh well! Time to start searching again for the right markets.

 

Spring is sprouting all over Seattle these days, which means itchy eyes and weather that changes from minute to minute. But I love the blossoms starting to show around the neighborhood.



 

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  1. Alex J. CavanaughMarch 19, 2025 at 4:17 AM

    Look at you and Ellen! Cool you shared a table and glad it was a success.

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    1. Rebecca M. DouglassMarch 19, 2025 at 9:34 AM

      So much fun to actually meet people I've "known" for years.

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  2. Natalie AguirreMarch 19, 2025 at 4:30 AM

    It's so cool seeing you and Ellen at the event together.

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