Saturday, March 15, 2014

Spring and a coming equinox

It's almost here-- yep planting season and longer days. From now until the Solstice, the days up here in my part of the PNW will remind me why I love it so much in this area. It also begins our family's birthdays with one after another for a few months-- a break before we come to fall birthdays. Does anybody else have their family's birthdays fall in blocks?

 As long as I don't read the newspapers, all is well with me. I am busy with a new western historical romance which I am totally loving writing. I got the idea for it from a short story anthology where my first idea was actually too long for a short story. What I love about writing is such serendipity-- like wow, from seemingly out of nowhere an idea is born as characters, plot and a new life take off.


At the farm, we got a fantastic sunset last week which just kept giving. Can't go wrong with that.

 This week, Tuesday to Saturday, we had a great time in Yachats with our long-time friends where we rented a very cool beach house, cooked, laughed, talked, one of us painted, walked on the beach, and savored the artistic environment of the rental house. Lots more coming on that next Saturday with ocean photos maybe mid-week, but that house was sooooo special, not a lot of time to write about it and do it justice.
Now, check this out-- Facebook Barn Dance

March 15-16th, 15 authors are gathering to discuss, answer questions and give away prizes as a way to promote a new anthology, Rawhide 'n Roses-- 15 short stories about the West and love. Yahooo! The barn dance opens up Saturday with not only the authors but some give aways. Come on down and say howdy even if you're not a Facebook regular. All are welcome. If you come when I have my hour, which will be 4pm PDT, I have be giving either a paperback or eBook to one random commenter-- and if you already had the one I am offering, I'll make it another. Hey, at least come and keep me company for the hour ;).

And next week, more about Yachats, the Oregon Coast and a wonderful house and garden.





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4 comments:

  1. Ingineer668:49 AM

    I love spring time. That first time of the year when I walk outside after dark and it is still a little warm out, is just magical for me for some reason.

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  2. Rain Trueax10:49 AM

    I didn't used to feel that way. My favorite season used to be summer but now spring is probably it with all the changes and the days lengthening. It's all building up and I love it. We're having a pretty nice run up to spring starting so far.

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  3. Tabor3:37 PM

    I envy your creative moods at this time!

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  4. Celia8:35 AM

    You time at Yachats is my favorite kind of getaway. My family birthday are mostly in blocks. Feb 23 through March 26, there are 9 of them. Another flurry in May, and the rest are scattered. Nearly all the anniversaries are in August and September. I'm avoiding the new for now too.

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