She's Doing What?

Writing to Publish

Hi Everyone, Sorry to have neglected my blog for so long. I've been putting in some long hours on my new book. I've also reworked my story "Three Quick Shots", increased the length and added to it, and entered it in a contest. My first book is still being considered for publication so I have hopes there. And I've outlined two new stories. So, I haven't been lazing around. I've really been working hard to get something, anything, published.

Like all of the writers on this website, I'm serious about my writing and wanting a career as a 'writer', not just a wannabe writer. Will keep you posted on any success I happen to have.

Well, summer has arrived here in Texas again and it's too hot to get outside much, so I plan on spending my time writing. But, the 'gardener' in me is trying to get out. I keep shoving her down and covering her up in paper, but she is aggravatingly persistant. So, I ordered some seeds to plant. Not ordinary seeds, no, that would be too simple. I ordered coffee, tea, bay leaf tree, two kinds of citrus and even planted some apricot seeds. I do love apricots. I figure the 'gardener' can just keep watching the seeds and transplanting them into bigger pots until they get so big they have to go into the garden, which apparently is going to become a nursery for 'try-out' plants. And, if that doesn't keep 'her' tied down I may just have to glue her gardening shoes to the pantry floor. I can't be a writer and grow a huge garden, too. Besides, my old knees and back are beginning to complain about the work. So, maybe this summer I'll actually get something accepted for publication instead of canning tomatoes and freezing pesto.

Have any of you tried writing articles on the 'Helium' website? It's a lot of fun and great practice for writers.

Will try to keep up better on the blog. Love to hear your comments.