Two more Mondays left of school

We were all groaning about how slow this month is going with regards to school. Both teachers and students are ready for a break. Why? Way too much testing. Texas in its infinite wisdom has a test for everything now from TAKS to EOC and all occuring at the same time as AP testing. Argggg. When can we go back to teaching and learning. I thought that was what school was for.

Anyway, instead of counting the days or weeks, one of my sweet students said, "Only two more Mondays left." Wow, that says it all and it was a much more positive statement. And of course after tomorrow, there only be one more Monday left. Whoop!

In the meantime, I'm trying to get everything done for school so I can start prepping for my "write" time. By this time, I usually know what research I need to do in order to make the most of my summer. And yes, I do know what I'll be researching. Two things: Cheyenne Indians and the Templar Knights. No - not for the same story but wouldn't that be a hoot to write. Two seperate stories are warring for my attention. I'm hoping to work on both. I pretty much have to finish at least one in order to have any books come out in 2012. So - hopefully my muse and I are on track.

All those that have touched my life

This entry will actually start a series on the wide circle of family I've gathered along the way to publication. There are sooooo many folks who have touched me in some way or another. So, where to begin?

I think my publishing story really begins Spring of 2003 when my dear hubby made mention to one of the paralegals in his office that his wife liked to write. At the time, I dabbled. I had started some five or six first chapters but never took it further. (I don't count the one novel I wrote when I was 20) It seems, she too, dabbled but a bit more seriously. She and I exchanged first chapters and after that, she invited me to join a newly formed critique group. I jumped at the chance.

Her name was Kim and today she writes under the name of Kim Lenox. You might have read some of her Shadow Guard books. If not, you're missing out big time. So Kim - thank you for giving me my start in the world of romance. Her knowledge and drive helped many in our small group. The critique group at one time hosted ten members and eventually, I'll add them to my thank-you list.

Do you have anyone who helped get you started writing?