WHEN WILL IT STOP!!!! How many days has it been since we saw a completely sunshiny day? I’m getting cabin fever. Oh no! Must not give in to the crazies! Now, now, Carol–remember, rainy days are good writing weather. Nice dreary weather makes for a good thriller, right? But days like this are also good for watching old Bugs Bunny cartoons. I particularly like the one with Elmer Fudd and Bugs– the take on Richard Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries–(kill the wabbit, kill the wabbit) so funny! Come to think of it I learned to appreciate classical music by watching Bugs Bunny. But I digress–ah, this dreary. woe-some weather–lovely weather for ducks–and then there’s Daffy–what a hoot! Duck season, Rabbit season–duck season, rabbit season. Oh man, it’s all so funny. Hmm, Should I write or should I watch Looney Tunes?
QUOTES: “I don’t know why, but rain comes into my head the minute I think of my childhood.” Dhanush
WRITING TIP: Never take yourself too seriously.
Yes, the traffic has been horrible, and it’s been rainy and windy, but it beats a day anywhere else. This is the most excellent place to be–just a glimpse of the ocean and my heart warms. stuff on the tv becomes even less relevant. Geez, there are some crazy people in this world! But here at the beach it is a different world. Thank you God!
Moving right along with Shark’s Breath–new book. I won’t predict when it will be finished, though. Hope everyone is having a glorious summer–that your health is well, your family safe, and other good things happening for you.
QUOTE: “The sea is emotion incarnate. It loves, hates and weeps , It defies all attempts to capture it with words and rejects all shackles. No matter what you say about it, there is always that which you can’t.” Christopher Paolini
WRITING TIP: Not sure if I agree one hundred percent with Mr. Paolini–I think writers attempt to define that which the ocean evokes–even though it may take a whole book.
There is talk about another book–been vacillating between two different titles and two different book covers (usually, for me, the title and cover come first). Alas, I have made a decision and have begun a new Topsail Island Mystery. Taking a chance this time, starting out a little differently. Hmm–taking chances—This one should be out in the spring, if not before–keep checking out this blog for further info.
QUOTE: “Most believers aren’t in imminent danger of ruining their lives. They’re facing a danger that’s far greater: wasting them.” D.H. Lawrence
WRITING TIP: Holding back when you are writing is a sin–remember, those rough edges can always be smoothed in subsequent drafts.
Six more days and she’ll make an appearance–the illusive Estelle.
But then, its so very difficult to tell
When this she bat from Hell
Will surface.
July 6, at The Quarter Moon,
book signing and first release
Toll the bell, toll the bell.
