Chimayo
NEWS AND NOTES:
Labor and delivery complete! It was long. It was arduous. It was painful. But my infant “Balefire” is now recovering in the new release nursery until she’s strong enough to be released. Whew, this one was tough.
It is not part of the Damaged series, but an “accident” of NaNoWriMo 2012. Whoops. I love speed writing, and I needed to spend time with characters not suffering from trauma and drama. Well, I got one out of two. I’ll post an excerpt soon.
Until then let me try to foreshadow a bit. Kirin Foster is a Type A travel writer with a last minute change in plans. She’s cranky!
Silke Dyson is an artist/teacher leaving town–and an unhappy situation–for two weeks of R & R on the white sand beaches of Belize.
A tropical storm, a chance meeting, and a visual impairment set these two women together to make-do of a bad situation and make a lasting friendship.
The interwoven experiences of these characters continue when they return to Milwaukee. Quirky friends, family, and coincidences build unbreakable bonds for two women on the cusp of mid life career changes.
I have grown terribly fond of Kirin and Silke. I hope my readers will feel the same way with a very different kind of story. More news when it’s ready.
Meanwhile, I’m gearing up for the promo train.
September 14th I will be joining my guest authors, Andi Marquette, Lynn Ames, Karen Badger, Nat Burns, and Bett Reence Johnson for the first Western Women Writers of New Mexico grill and gab. We will gather Saturday afternoon at the Pine Flat picnic grounds in the cool manzanita mountains and chill.
I’m not sure how many will attend, we’re guessing between 20-40. It will be unstructured and comfortable. This time instead of be “grilled” by readers, the authors will grill FOR the readers. LOL.
(If you needed an added incentive…there will be two very special guests…)
When we’re talked out, we’ll head into Albuquerque for margarita’s and guacamole!
October will find me on a plane to Palm Springs for the first ever Left Coast Lesbian Conference with more fabulous writers and readers!
Later, I’ll be off to my 50th HS class reunion–probably the last<wink>
Six trips this year. Good thing my sweet dogs like camp.
That’s all for now, I need to make a grocery list for the picnic.
Words of Barrett 
Hi your chocolate lab is especially stunning! I have been gifted a few of your blogs from my current n blessed Life Coach of Buffalo NY. I would welcome an email exchange with you if only a brief one as this sconnie “sister” gal has ventured on very similar (to your) and profound paths as well. Thank you…Barb (chelsey3577@gmail.com)
Thanks for your note. I’ll reply as soon as time permits.
Very happy for you! I hope the grill fest goes great. Wish I could be there. Will there be, like great big steaks and martinis?
LOL. I’m reserving the martini and steak for Portland, as soon as you arrive.
Congratulations on Balefire taking its next steps to meet the world. The grilling in the mountains sounds fun. Plus, those doggies are awfully cute. Have a great time and safe travels!
Thanks, Bev. I’m pretty excited about this one. First reading will be at the Grill & Gab!
Thanks for the baby announcement! Will be excited to see how the title ties in with the story.
Thanks, Lori. You’ll love the tie in…
Such a beautiful photo of Chimayo. I’ve never been there, and the photo sooooo makes me want to go.
Sorry I can’t take credit for it. I’ve never been, either. Someday.
Good deal! Love seeing the doggies!
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Thanks, Watts!