Although we are still in a "shelter-in-place", I feel so much safer here in my home - maybe a false sense, but reality to me. I can roam around without thinking that I have to wash my hands constantly, although I do clean surfaces and doorknobs, etc quite a bit. But I can work outside in my garden which still needs a lot of wedding. And in spite of all this sickness and death that COVID-19 has brought upon us, spring has still arrived. To tell you the truth, I think this is one of the prettiest springs I've seen here or maybe it seems that way because I appreciate it so much more this year.
I've been writing - or trying to since I've returned. I had wanted my latest manuscript to be finished and into the publisher by the end of this month, but not to be. At first, the words and the story came slowly, but this last week, I hit my stride. The characters are truly unveiling the mystery in this book. Even I was surprised. So I'm hoping for June.
In the meantime, I was asked to read my children's book, Fiona the Lighthouse Firefly, on video so that it can be shared with children at home. I'm thrilled and did a trial video on my iPhone, but most of the clips are too long to send to the tech team. So, back to the drawing board - I might try recording it on my Surface Pro and see if I can zip the files. The path is never easy, is it. But I'm thrilled to do it. I love that story and love more the reason behind it. You can find it on Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/Fiona-Lighthouse-Judi-Getch-Brodman/dp/1518721621
In addition, I'm building a new website for my Gallery. The old one used virb, but they seemed to have gone underground so I'm trying WIX. Again, a task taking much time away from my writing. Not easy, but I'm getting a good look to the site.
Other than that, I have nothing to do. I'm glad that I'm busy now because it keeps me from hearing the news playing constantly in my head. It's also nice to be transported to a story that has wonderful characters building, a romance brewing, and a mystery evolving that even I find intriguing.
Stay safe, busy and well. And keep writing. I'll be back with more about my next two novels :-) Stay tuned!
Till,
Judi
