Erma Bombeck once wrote a hilarious column about how buying a throw pillow on sale forced her to redecorate her entire living room. This is kind of like that.
Last weekend … drum roll please … I finished writing my current novel. It still needs a little tweaking, as Tom Hanks once told Meg Ryan. But the story has been told. Every character has played their part, taken a bow, and left the stage.
I feel finished. And satisfied. As soon as I give these characters a final bit of polish, I’ll send them off into the great unknown of the publishing world. Since their story is set in a summer cottage, I felt the need to lighten up my website in anticipation of introducing them to you, Dear Reader. So, I emailed my friend Jaymes.
“I just want to freshen things up,” I told him. “Just make it feel a little lighter. More like summer.”
Poor Jaymes. You know what that meant. The little throw pillow in my mind required new wall paint, drapes, carpet, and furniture. I think you’ll be able to see it is still the same room. But Jaymes has made it look brand new. I’m so grateful. And I can’t wait for my new characters to come to a garden party here.
Looks nice! And congrats on the finished book!!!
Thank you! Just trying to lead the way 🙂
Yay! I’m sure that Serenity is loving the Tiffany blue-ness of this comment box. 🙂
Very nice. T-w-e-a-k-i-n-g. 🙂
Serenity DOES love the Tiffany Blue! Who is this person who knows me so well? I see no name. I love the tweaking. It’s just beautiful. I also love that your books are developing such lovely seasonal themes! I love seasons!
Well, I put my name on it, but I see now it didn’t come through. Carol (McKenzie) York 🙂
Hallelujah! I am so happy the book is done. I cannot wait to read it!