Back to Work

Happy Monday!

I woke up this morning feeling like my usual self, which is such a gift. After spending the last ten days in a haze, I'm very thankful to once again be thinking about things to do. I know I'll still have quite a few rough moments ahead, but I do feel like I've turned a corner.  Yay!

I've got quite a few things to do, writing-wise. I need to finish up FOUND, get ready to do revisions on A Texan's Choice, and think of ideas for new books. Of course, I'm most excited about the new books! Recently, I was given a new contract for eight books over the next two years. Two will be Christmas novellas. The other six will be divided into two trilogies. It's fun to think of new settings and themes.

One of the reasons it's so easy to get back to work is that the kids left on Saturday and Sunday-and the puppy did, too! I love having the kids home, but I don't get much done when they're here. And I really don't get much done around Rudy! My son taught his pup how to 'ring bells' when he needed to go outside. Rudy got a little half of a dog biscuit when he did what he needed to do. I had to laugh…soon Rudy got the hang of things and knew bells+business=dog treat. Before we knew it, those bells were ringing nonstop. I couldn't help but smile at my son's dismay, and the puppy's happiness!

Here's a photo of Rudy ringing those bells. (I have to admit that I made sure the bells went in the car with my son!)

Shelley