Rebecca M. Douglass, Author

Here's wishing all my readers a happy solstice. I do love to think that the days will start getting longer from here, because though I like cool weather and am loving the snow we have all over right now (not so keen on the ice that has made my street a skating rink, but hope it will go away soon), I struggle with the darkness of a northern winter. It is always kind of amazing to me that winter begins when the day length starts to grow, so maybe it's not winter, but autumn, that is hard! My street getting its coating of snow. While you are snuggled in avoiding the winter chill or summer heat (depending on your hemisphere), don't forget to take the opportunity to nab a good book, cheap, from the Smashwords Year-End Sale ! Many of my books are on sale, with a new book on extra-deep discounts each week. For this week, both Death By Adverb (Pismawallops PTA #3) and Return to Skunk Corners (Ninja Librarian #2) are 50% off!

Today I'm just giving a quick update. One story out on submission was rejected, and is ready to go out again. The novel stands at 38,600 words. After some struggles over the weekend, I had a 2400-word day on Monday, and Tuesday came close to 2K. I won't have a complete draft by the end of the month, or even before heading to the mountains in August, but I should have a significant part of one. Finally, I've been kind of neglecting the Smashwords Summer/Winter sale . It's got a few more days, and I've change a few prices, so head on over and take a look.  While we're at it, I want to remind readers that when authors--not just me, but all the writers offering books at special prices for the sale--give free books are deep discounts, we are hoping you will at the least write a review somewhere. Is it required? Of course not. But it is deeply appreciated. So much depends on reviews, so consider giving that gift if you read and enjoy our books! Today's bonus photo...