I’d like to welcome you to my new blog. I’ve maintained a xanga site for a couple of years so that I can stay in touch with my students, but I intend to use this blog to write about my writing. And maybe my horses.
I find myself in the most frustrating part of being an author who is trying to publish. Waiting. But, as a typical Type-A personality, I don’t wait well.
So what do authors do as they wait to be “discovered”? They write. And write. And write. They critique the work of their friends. And then they write a little bit more.
My current short-term goal is to finish the third book of my triology — All the Right Reasons. It has been an emotionally difficult story because the hero, Lucas Mitchell, is a veteran who served in Iraq. I have drawn so much from talking to my former students who are in the service. Several are currently in Iraq, and a couple have just returned from a tour of duty. I want this story to be real, moving. I want people to see how much these brave young people give back to their country.
So as I wait, I write. And because I love to write, the wait isn’t so bad.
Congratulations on your fabulous new website!!! It is so unique. You and Jenna have done a great job!!! And BTW, I don’t think your wait is going to be long. :>)
Hi, Sandy. I love the site, even though it did cut me off before I found out why you’re proud of your kids! Of course, having had several of my own, I’m aware parents don’t even need a reason–parenthood’s its own excuse.
Sandy, I’m SO proud of you! This is a great website and I will enjoy reading your blogs. Several years ago a friend of ours was a farrier for standardbreds, and that was my introduction to the world of horses and racing. I am very much looking forward to reading what you write! Wishing you all the best ……..
GREAT website!! I have a feeling ‘07 is going to be your year. Keep up the wonderful writing. Critters Rock