As you read this, I'll be unplugged and taking a little R and R. For a while, anyway. And not completely unplugged. **shudder** That would be too horrible to contemplate. Though the internet service may be sketchy, my trusty iPhone will still be working. Unless I hit a No Service area. **double shudder**
The graphic I found to lead this column doesn't really tell the whole story. You see, I won't be taking a break from my computer, oh no. That indispensable laptop of mine is going with me. As is the laser printer that fits neatly on the floor of the backseat.
After a busy few months, surgeries for both hubby and me, another hospitalization for him, a novella, For Money Or Love, finished for a box set, All In For Love, coming out June 1st, a final galley for, On the Surface, the first book in my new Brothers In Blue series proofed and returned to my editor to forward to my publisher for release this summer, we're going camping to take a little break.
Beautiful scenery.
Quiet times by the campfire.
Wildlife.
Oh, wait. Cancel. Cancel. Not that kind of wild life. Although my husband did once scare up what must have been a bobcat - what he thought was really a rather large kitty - on one of our many walks.
This kind of wildlife.
Much better.
Can't forget the walks. Lots and lots of walks.
But...there's something else. Oh. Wait. I know what it is. A completed manuscript to critique for CP Extraordinaire. Got my Track Changes up and ready. Really ready!
Then there's the second book in the Brothers In Blue series, On The Force to finish and send in. Oh, and book three, On the Make, of which I have one chapter under my belt.
Yikes! My little R and R time is dwindling. And fast!
Guess I better get to it.
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15 comments:
Congrats on all the exciting news with your writing projects, Margo! Sounds like a wonderful (and much-needed) break. Well...quasi-break. Working vacation? Whatever, I hope you enjoy the walks, the lovely scenery, the critters and the time with your CP's story. :-)
Are you having fun yet? Great photos. Enjoy your time unplugged!
Margo, your life sounds like mine...moments of recreation surrounded by hours of wordsmithing and creating plot/characters. We are who we are!
Thanks, Leah. Life sure is full. Second day in and I am enjoying myself/ourselves.
Hey, Jannine. Having lots of fun. Did a lot of reading/editing yesterday. Lots and lots of editing! (Just kidding!) Uh-huh. Muaaaaaaaaaa!
Yep, we are what we are, Rolyn. Life sure is good!
Have a marvelous time. Just being alone with hubby is often the best gift. Those spells of silence that speak volumes and those quiet chats that bring a chuckle. They're the best, aren't they? We just got home from a trip to see my sister and my sons. We stayed at a hotel that advertised free Wi-Fi in every room. We had it, but the only place Calvin could access it was on the commode. I was just as happy to stretch out on the bed and read, but he's more attached to his iPad than I am my laptop...almost.
Some R and R, Margo! So typical of writers. Might sound like anything but to a non-writer, but I know you'll enjoy.
Enjoy your R & R, Margo. You deserve it after all you've done. Congrats on finishing your story as well as the work you've done on your other project. Might be a little cold Up North (if that's where you're going). Bundle up.
So true, Vonnie. Those quiet times are the best. Spotty wifi is better than none, I guess. You paint quite a word picture. Thanks for sharing. ;-)
That R and R is important, Margo--it's the part that feeds all those other things you mention. Get to it! And enjoy.
It's all good, Brenda. Guess that means we writers love what we do.
Thanks, Diane. Yep, the furnace runs at night. It is a tad chilly up here, but quiet and peaceful.
Refresh and regroup, Andi. That's what I'm doing.
Yay you on all the writing!! Wow, gorgeous scenery. I'm jealous! Hope you're having a nice, relaxing time!
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