KILLING TIME

While I try to figure out what to blog about, take a look at this interesting (and humorous) Power Point presentation by author Margaret Atwood posted HERE. She has some interesting observations on authors and publishing as she discusses The Publishing Pie.

It's long so make sure you have time to kill.

What I'm Doing These Days

I've been so consumed with preparation for this Saturday's BWG meeting, that I haven't given any thought to blogging. Guess that really means I haven't had anything to say. Wrong!

I've finished Chapter One of a new novel and I'm so excited about it. I'm moving on to chapter Two. I have 100 rough pages and probably should go forward with the last 100, but you know me... gotta stop and revise before I can move on. My downfall.

I've got several really good interviews lined up. Louisiana authors are everywhere and I enjoy meeting them.

I can drive through town and point to places on my right and my left, and honestly say, "My daughter's resume is there, and there, and there, and there." Hopefully, someone will hire her soon. Please?

American Idol is back and I'm excited. Look at the hopefuls here. I thought I might have to forego this year if 'Bikini Girl' moved on to the next level. Whew! That was close.

I've written three poems, and received an encouraging rejection on one of them. I've submitted a memoir-type story to the Narrative Magazine contest. This periodical is so good. Check it out.

Oh yeah, I'm back to my roots and feelin' like a writer again. That happens when I follow my instinct and not the crowd.

Tell me what you're doing these days.