Update!
Lots of things have been happening!
1. I now have a complete draft of my novel, Gilt Ridden. No, it’s not ready to send to an agent or publisher. It’s a draft. It’s now a complete story with a beginning, a middle, and an end.
A few years ago I promised myself that I could buy some crazy boots when I had a complete draft. If I’m a Texas author, I’ve got to look the part. Right? So the day after I typed “The End” I headed into town and found the perfect pair that had my favorite color of blue. (I tell you, that color is hard to find on boots) And I got a cowboy hat too. I’ve been looking everywhere for a hat I liked. I went to all the high-end, expensive places and couldn’t find one that didn’t look ridiculous. But I finally found one. Where? At the feed store, of course!
I’ve got crazy boots!
Howdy! Selfie at feed store.
2. A couple of other things have happened too. I participated at a book reading for our local chapter of Sisters in Crime. We read excerpts of our stories from Murder on Wheels.
Apparently I like my story.
Scott Montgomery, Kathy Waller, Gale Albright, and moi.
3. Then things began to ramp up for our big book launch at Book People. And let me tell you, just being a part of a book event at Book People was a dream come true. It’s the biggest independent book store in Texas and very prestigious. It’s also become my literary home away from home. I go there to write, meet with my critique group, and to meet authors. It’s become somewhat of a “holy” place since I saw Stephen King there. I even made him laugh. *Score!*
That’s King, I promise!
And I think the book launch was a success. I didn’t throw up from nervousness so that’s a bonus. We each discussed our stories and the process of putting together an anthology. Thank you, Book People and Mystery People! And I have to say thanks to Reavis Wortham, Scott Montgomery, Gale Albright, Kathy Waller, Earl Staggs, Laura Oles, and to all the people who showed up to listen. Thank you for making it a great night!
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