I'm Still Here!
My apologies for not being a better blogger. I have some friends who are so steady with their posts, and I am not that person.
My book reviews and blog posts have all been put on hold as I devote my computer time to my new novel. The good news is that my husband, always my first reader, said this could be my best book yet, which means the world to me. He is always kind but will critique me when necessary. I still have work to do (don't even have a title yet), but I'm motivated to push on (as soon as this blog post is published!).
I took on a couple of editing projects this summer, too, which put me behind my writing schedule. But I do enjoy helping writers polish their manuscripts. Every writer can use an editor, and it's best to go outside the circle of family and friends if you want objective feedback.
We underwent some needed renovations in the house this summer, too. Disruption! Plaster dust! Noise! Not too conducive to getting writing done, and my library's computers were mostly out of commission, too, so that set me back. But the updates are finished, the workers have left the house, and the air is cooler.
So enough with the excuses. It's early September and I am determined to get back on track.
Meanwhile - the Rhode Island Authors Showcase will return in November. If you're a loyal reader of these blog posts (thank you!), you'll know that for the past several years, I've devoted the month of November to showcasing local authors, and each day, each post features a giveaway, plus some pretty awesome grand prizes (last year we gave away a $250 Amazon gift card, a $100 Amazon gift card, and a $50 Amazon gift card with a special prize of getting your name in a novel!). So stay tuned here, because it's a fun event that helps you discover a new author.
Okay, I'm done. Thanks for not abandoning me, as I would never abandon you, dear subscriber. I hope you had a good summer, and I promise to post more frequently. And based on the title of this post, I'm including one of my favorite YouTube clips, of the legend Elaine Stritch singing "I'm Still Here." Enjoy!