So the end of the
school year is just days away, and Summer Chris is rattling inside her stuffy
cardboard box. It is taking every ounce of my focus to not start summer
vacation early. I loved those five snow days in the winter. Now? Not so much.
Things are getting sticky in Room 211. It’s not smelling so wonderful either.
The sun is
calling my name, beckoning outside where I will spend the majority of my time
off writing in The Outdoor Writing Office, a.k.a. the patio.
Here’s a list of
the Top Five Things to Love About Summer Chris:
1.
She says yes to everything. Want to go hiking?
Yes. Want to four-wheel through the woods? Yes. Want to grill steaks? Yes. Want
to lounge on the beach? Sure. Want to have two margaritas, not just one? You
betcha. Want to clean the tiles in the bathroom with a toothbrush? She was
hoping you’d ask! Seriously, Summer Chris wants to do pretty much anything you
suggest. She’s up for it all.
2.
Tank tops and shorts. The official Summer Chris
uniform, she does not worry about matching her clothes, stains, or rips. As
long as all the important stuff is covered, she’s good to go.
3.
Relaxed hair and make-up regimen. Can we say
frizz gone wild? Well, that’s the scenario and Summer Chris doesn’t care. She
also doesn’t care about eyeliner, eye shadow, blush, mascara. Ponytails and lip
gloss every day, baby. And sunscreen. Can’t forgot the sunscreen.
4.
Soundtracks. Summer Chris listens to music all
day long. The beauty of not being in school is the music can flow for hours and
can have explicit lyrics. Summer Chris can say
explicit lyrics. Total freedom of speech, man. Rock ‘n roll!
5.
Bare feet. No shoes required. By the end of the
season, the bottom of Summer Chris’s feet could walk over hot coals. Being constantly
barefoot all summer turns delicate skin into industrial strength material. And
nothing beats the feel of lush grass or warm sand on bare feet.
What’s different about you during the
summer? Are you more relaxed? Do you have more fun? What do you like to do in
the summer?
I’m also part of a boxed set this summer.
Pure Romance is a box set of 10 stories from 10 great authors. I’m so happy to
be included with these fine writers. You get all 10 books for only $0.99! Get
your pre-order in now before it releases later this month and spread the word!
Toodles,
Chris
More Than Pancakes, Book One in The Maple
Series, always FREE
