My Blog Updates

First, a novel update: I am currently reading The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte and I'm 1/3 through. I made a daily page requirement schedule to finish the book in two weeks, but I'm finding the story so interesting I'm three days ahead.

Second, I finally started doing something I've wanted to do for years. Take up shorthand. For two reasons: to write notes faster and so that no one can read my novel notes. Well, yesterday, I invented my own shorthand and it's great. It's an offshoot of 'Handywrite' and it works off sounds not letters. I have to practice getting faster now.

Third, to blog writers: I want to apologize if I miss your blog for the day. I follow so many now that I can only choose a few to read and comment on. But, I'll do my best. Here are some blogs just from this morning:
Living a Double Life: Finding Time To Write, 

Oh ho, Check Me Out

Enliven Your Writing, Part 1

one lovely blog award and a bucket list

Things That Drive An Editor Crazy

What Is Hidden Within You?

Fourth, I've decided to give Shakespeare a try. I remember in high school we would discuss the great bard and try and understand the meaning of his poetic words. Well, it drove me mad! How could anyone possibly know what the man meant? That's like someone taking one of my poems or stories and saying, 'I think she was discussing love...' Really? Was I? Well, perhaps... That rant aside, I found in my collection of books a small book of Shakespeare's Sonnets. I want to read it...slowly. So, Sunday will be Shakespeare's Sonnet Sunday. One sonnet a week.

Fifth, I've joined Friends of Thaw. I will promote her new on-line book in the coming months. Something I am thinking of doing with my latest book. Anyway, she has mentioned me on her website. Thank you, Fiona.

Now, I have to get back to editing.