Elizabeth Lynn Casey's Blog, page 69

Better Late Than Never

After saying I was going to buy a bike rack for entirely too long, I finally went out and did it on Friday afternoon.

Saturday morning, DD #2 and I loaded our bikes onto the car and set off for a local trail that would take us along a reservoir. It was nice riding along, chatting when we could, sightseeing when we couldn’t. We went a little over 2 miles that day.

Sunday morning we did it again. Only this time we got out even earlier. We rode 3.5 miles and it felt so good. Good to exercise,...

Bits, Bits, Bits

Time for Friday bits!

1) Removing people and pets as possible answers, what is your most prized possession? Why?

2) If you were traveling on a plane for 1o hours, what would you have to pack in your carry-on (for use on the plane)?

3) Favorite professional sport to watch in person?

4) A public figure you admire?

~Elizabeth (aka Laura)

Metaphorically Speaking, That Is

I’m halfway through chapter nine of my work in progress, with the goal of finishing that chapter today.

As for our writing post today, I’m kind of fascinated by book passages where metaphors are skillfully used to describe something simple–like the taste of ice cream, a driving a car, etc. In Harlan Coben’s latest, THE STRANGER, he writes this: “Thomas had gotten his learner’s permit a week ago–the parental equivalent to a stress test without using an actual EKG machine.” That literally made...

That Special Place

Did you know that this is NationalLibrary Week?

And this evening, I’ll be speaking at one of my favorite libraries–Windsor Locks Public Library in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. I always get a really nice turnout whenever I speak there and I’ve been there often enough that I actually know some of the audience members.

But if say the word “library” to me, I have to admit, I immediately think of the one in the town where I grew up (at least the first 10 years of my life, anyway). I can remember th...

Whatcha Reading?

Today’s post is a quick one (unusually tired today and slept much later than I should have):

What are you reading? Would you recommend it?

What’s up after that?

~Elizabeth (aka Laura)

**I found the review that I thought was going up yesterday. Apparently, unbeknownst to me, it went up last week! Here it is (there’s a guest post from me, anda review of the book from Marie HERE).

The Ordinary Joys

For the first time in a very long time, we had a beautiful day outside yesterday (and another one on tap for today!). I was able to get my daily word count in for the day and then head outside to get a little fresh air and read. What a treat!

I spent some time looking through old photographs, too (which is one of my very favorite things to do). I looked at some pictures from my teen years and some more present-day (as in the last 5 years or so) ones, too. It, like the reading and the fresh ai...

Which One?

Today, we’re doing an either/or round of bits.

Ready?

1) On the cover or under the covers?

2) Slippers or socks?

3) Pancakes or French Toast?

4) Music or TV?

5) Spring or Fall?

~Elizabeth (aka Laura)

**Today, Tori Sinclair (the main character in my Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries) is blogging over at Dru’s Book Musing. She’s talking about all the things she still has to check off on her pre-wedding to-do list. Looking back, I can relate to much of her list except, perhaps, the whole murder-...

Preference, Please

As of this morning, I have five chapters written of my work in progress. If all goes well, I’ll be able to say “six” at some point this afternoon.

In the meantime, how about a writing question for all of you.

Do you prefer series books (with recurring characters) or stand alones?

Me? I can go either way.

~Elizabeth (aka Laura)

**I’m over at Escape with Dollycas today. Stop by and you’ll get to read her review of WEDDING DURESS (I’m heading over to do that myself, now) and my post aboutbecomin...

Second Thoughts

So I took an exercise class on Monday morning and now my quadriceps are absolutely screaming at me. And now that they are, I never realized how many basic movements use those muscles–steps (particularly down), squatting to put firewood in the woodstove, sitting, walking…

I know that this is good, that it means I’m working muscles I need to work. But at this moment, the thought of doing this again next week isn’t terribly appealing.

How about you? Has the aftermath of an exercise class/routine...

You’re Cordially Invited…

Today is the day! WEDDING DURESS (the 10th book in mySouthern Sewing Circle Mysteries) is now available!

Tori and Milo are getting married…after Tori solved another murder, of course.

Here’s a teaser:

Librarian Tori Sinclair is tying the knot—as long as a murder doesn’t unravel her plans…

Tori is ecstatic to become Mrs. Milo Wentworth in a few days, but she has a lot to do before she sashays down the aisle. Favors need to be sewn, vows need to be written—and a mystifying murder needs to be s...